The Dimetix EDS-C30 laser distance sensor is our entry level offering. With a smaller footprint, less cost, and a robust 30 meters of measurement range on natural surfaces, the EDS is a good fit for many applications requiring more basic sensing.
Dimetix EDS Series
How We Compare to Competition
We offer several models to meet a variety of requirements and price points.
- Small spot size: approx 0.15” spot size close to laser; grows to only about 2” size at 100 meters
- Up to 30 m measuring range
- Up to 3 mm absolute accuracy over entire range, independent of color, texture, and actual distance
- Outdoor and Indoor use
- Full line of accessories
- including NEMA 4X & explosion rated enclosures
- Mounting brackets
- Cabling
- Displays and process meters
Characteristics
We have been successful at using the EDS laser for applications that need the distance and reliability of measurement, but not necessary the accuracy of the other Dimetix laser sensors. Lower cost sensors on the market lack the EDS laser’s repeatability and the ability to reliably read on a variety of surfaces. Most sensors rate accuracy based on measured distance and target reflectivity. We do not!
Measuring variety of characteristics:
- Distance
- Position
- Size (width, diameter)
- Level
Loop control in rolling and stamping operations
- Loop control in rolling and stamping operations
- Bin level
- Roll diameter
- Hopper car positioning
Unique characteristics
- Up to 30 meter range
- Up to 3 mm accuracy
- Read on natural targets- no special reflector needed
- Analog output
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | EDS-C 30 |
| Part Number | 550502 |
| Specification | |
| Typical accuracy @ ±2σ (@ ±1σ) | ±3 mm |
| Typical repeatability @ ±2σ (@ ±1σ) | 1.5 mm |
| Measuring range on natural surfaces | 0.05…~30 m |
| Measuring range on reflective foil | |
| Max. measuring rate | 3 Hz |
| Operating temperature | -10…+50°C |
| Degree of protection | IP65 |
| Power supply | 24…30 VDC (0.5A @ 24 VDC) |
| Laser red, visible (Laser Class 2, <1mW) | Cl2 |
| Typical diameter of laser dot @ 10, 50, 100 m | 8mm, 25mm, 40mm |
| Dimension (L x W x H) | 106x62x56mm |
| Weight | 280 g |
| Interfaces | |
|---|---|
| Analog output, programmable | 0/4…20 mA |
| Max. error analog output | ±0.3 % |
| Digital input, programmable | n/a |
| Digital output, programmable / error display | n/a |
| Serial Interfaces | n/a |
| Encoder output | n/a |
| Industrial interfaces (optional external) | n/a |
| Connection | M12 connection |