Laser distance sensors have broadly found in many applications for non-contact distance measuring spanning from crane positioning, height measurement, length measurement and thickness measurement. Laser distance sensors divided into two categories: short-range sensors and long-range sensors. There numerous brands you can find in the market today, but Acuity has been the leader since 1992 offering and developing laser distance sensors and laser measurement systems for OEM and industrial use. Acuity is a product line of Schmitt Industry, Inc based in Portland, Oregon.
We come up with this review with reason as the ranges of laser distance sensors offered by the company are well known broadly in various industries worldwide. There are numbers of serious benefits you can’t find with other like the ability to measure in bright lights, high accuracy of 1mm, easy to implement with industrial systems, and adaptable to various outdoor environments.
Among of the product line, we sum up them into two categories as follows:
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AR200 is the most compact series available in four models aimed to target the distance accurately from 6mm to 100 mm. It has high accuracy rated at 12 micron. Numbers of applications with the AR200 are including in displacement measurement, drill pipe run-out, electronics manufacturing, position measurement, height measurement, profiling as well as thickness measurement.
Another model in this category is the AR500. AR500 provides more advanced features for fast and accurate measuring distance and suitable for integrated industrial measurement systems. The device is capable to measure up to 1000 mm range. One advantages you can take benefit from AR500 including the optional BUE laser diodes. AR500 adds benefits come with AR200 but with more addition. AR500 has a compact design that fit in the palm of your hand.
In the range of short-range sensors, you should check out the company’s latest model AR700. AR700 is a displacement sensor come with high-resolution laser rated at up to 0.2 micron. The device has been broadly used in various applications like in road profiling industry.
In the top of the line is the AR3000, while the previously AR4000 discontinued due to many issues. AR300 can measure up to 3 km (3000 m) distance using a reflective target board. Typical applications include trolley positioning, bridge crane monitoring, altitude measurements, and ship docking applications.
We come up with this review with reason as the ranges of laser distance sensors offered by the company are well known broadly in various industries worldwide. There are numbers of serious benefits you can’t find with other like the ability to measure in bright lights, high accuracy of 1mm, easy to implement with industrial systems, and adaptable to various outdoor environments.
Among of the product line, we sum up them into two categories as follows:
Acuity Short Range Distance Sensors to measure from 3 up to 1300 mm distance
The short-range distance sensors offered by the company cover devices to measure from 3 up to 1300 mm distance. The three most popular products are including AR200, AR500, and AR700.AR200 is the most compact series available in four models aimed to target the distance accurately from 6mm to 100 mm. It has high accuracy rated at 12 micron. Numbers of applications with the AR200 are including in displacement measurement, drill pipe run-out, electronics manufacturing, position measurement, height measurement, profiling as well as thickness measurement.
Another model in this category is the AR500. AR500 provides more advanced features for fast and accurate measuring distance and suitable for integrated industrial measurement systems. The device is capable to measure up to 1000 mm range. One advantages you can take benefit from AR500 including the optional BUE laser diodes. AR500 adds benefits come with AR200 but with more addition. AR500 has a compact design that fit in the palm of your hand.
In the range of short-range sensors, you should check out the company’s latest model AR700. AR700 is a displacement sensor come with high-resolution laser rated at up to 0.2 micron. The device has been broadly used in various applications like in road profiling industry.
Acuity Long Range Distance Sensors measures up to 30 m at slow speed (accuracy 3 mm)
The lowest lineup offered by Acuity in this category is the AR1000. The AR1000 measures up to 30 m at slow speed (accuracy 3 mm). When paired to the reflective target board, this laser device can reach up to 150 m, ideal for hoist applications, monitoring fill levels as well as position measurement. Its unique construction makes it possible to be used indoor and outdoor.In the top of the line is the AR3000, while the previously AR4000 discontinued due to many issues. AR300 can measure up to 3 km (3000 m) distance using a reflective target board. Typical applications include trolley positioning, bridge crane monitoring, altitude measurements, and ship docking applications.