Dimetix DAE-10-050 Laser Distance Sensor

An important feature of the DAE-10-050 is its long usable range. It can begin measuring at just 5 cm and continue until approximately 50 m on natural surfaces.

Therefore, the application does not need to have a travel distance of approximately 50 m. The same sensor can be used in a machine with a 1 m travel distance, a 5 m cart, a 15 m gate, or a positioning system spanning several tens of meters.

• Range on natural surfaces: 0.05…~50 m.
• Range with reflector: approximately 40…50 m.
• Typical accuracy: ±1.0 mm @2σ.
• Typical repeatability: ±0.3 mm @2σ.
• Maximum measurement frequency: 100 Hz.
• Operating temperature: -40…+60 °C.
• Protection: IP65.

The absolute distance measurement provided by the DAE-10-050 can be used directly or transformed into other geometric variables such as position, displacement, height, length, width, diameter, separation, level, alignment or parallelism.

Positioning of machinery, carts and mechanisms

It allows continuous, contactless measurement of the absolute position of a moving element. It can replace solutions based on cables, measuring wheels, or components subject to wear when the machine's geometry allows for direct optical measurement.

Cutting to length of wood, metal, profiles or pipes

By measuring the position of a stop, carriage, or target, the cutting length can be obtained directly and sent to a PLC, indicator, or acquisition system.

Gates, industrial doors and exterior mechanisms

Non-contact measurement allows monitoring of opening, closing, and intermediate position. The thermal range of -40…+60 °C is particularly useful for outdoor installations or those subject to extreme ambient temperatures.

Level in silos, hoppers and tanks

The distance from the sensor to the surface of the material can be converted into fill height and, with the geometry of the container, used to calculate level or volume.

Dimensional control and alignment

Using one or more sensors, it is possible to perform non-contact checks of separation, position, height difference, alignment or dimensions of parts and structures.

The selection of a Dimetix D Series sensor depends not only on the maximum distance. Other factors to consider include accuracy, measurement speed, temperature, target surface and required interfaces.

• DAE-10-050: up to ~50 m, ±1 mm, 100 Hz and -40…+60 °C. Suitable when high accuracy is required over short or medium distances.
• DBN-50-050: up to ~50 m, ±5 mm and 10 Hz. An alternative for slower processes or applications where strict millimeter accuracy is not required.
• DAN-10-150: up to ~100 m over natural surfaces and ~150 m with reflector, with ±1 mm.
• DPE-10-500: up to ~100 m over natural surfaces or ~500 m with reflector, ±1 mm and up to 250 Hz.

This allows you to select the model based on the actual application without unnecessarily oversizing the range or speed.

• Analog output: 0/4…20 mA programmable.
• Serial interfaces: RS-232 and RS-422/RS-485.
• Synchronous interface: SSI.
• Configuration: USB.
• Optional industrial Ethernet: PROFINET, EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT.
• Digital I/O: digital input, programmable outputs and error output.

Actual range and stability depend on the reflectivity and geometry of the target, ambient light, optical contamination, and atmospheric conditions. On particularly dark, rough, inclined, or irregular surfaces, it is advisable to validate the application beforehand.

Although the sensor has IP65 protection, in permanent outdoor installations it is advisable to protect the optics from rain, snow, dirt and direct environmental exposure.