Lumber Board Width Measurement Posted in: Width Measurement – Tags: Building Materials and Equipment, Lumber Timber and Wood Products
Last Updated: March 20, 2023
Laser Rangefinders for Lumber Width Measurement
Non-Contact Laser Distance Width Measurement at Sawmills
Acuity’s rangefinders are used at sawmills to measure the width of lumber boards while sorting on a conveyor line. A customer has an AR1000 laser distance sensor mounted in line with the board and housed under a higher conveyor area approximately 10 feet away. When the board hits a stop for inspection, the AR1000 measures the opposite side for accurate board width measurement to within 3 mm of accuracy. The AR1000 is able to take accurate measurements despite the different types of lumber boards the saw mill is producing (rough cut oak, pine and poplar boards).
Additionally, the customer is using a pre-programmed Acuity touch panel display as a cost effective solution for the operator to sort the boards to the correct assembly line. The touch panel is stored up in the control cable and displays the readings in fractions or decimal inches for ease of operator use.
Similar lumber dimensional applications can be done with our laser rangefinders. The rangefinders ease of direct interface with PLC controls allows for various types of dimensional control in automated applications.
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AR1000 Laser Distance Sensor
The Acuity AR1000 laser distance sensor can measure up to 30 meters on natural targets and up to 150 meters with a retroreflective target with an accuracy of ± 3 mm. This rugged sensor is built for tough, industrial environments and applications such as fill level measurement and material height monitoring.
AS1100 Long Distance Sensor
The Acuity AS1100 Long Distance Sensor can measure up to 100 meters on natural targets and up to 150 meters away with an Acuity reflective plate with an accuracy of ± 3 mm. This rugged sensor is built for versatile environments and is often used in applications that involve measurements on hot materials.
AS2100 Accurate Distance Sensor
The AS2100 is a highly accurate laser distance sensor that is designed to work well outdoors, in bright lights, and even on difficult targets such as hot or dark surfaces. With the ability to take accurate measurements (± 1 mm) from distances up to 500 meters away, and a measurement frequency of up to 250 Hz, it is the perfect laser for a wide range of applications.
AR2700 High-Speed Long Range Sensor
Acuity Laser’s ultra-compact rangefinder model. This eye-safe rangefinder has a measurement frequency of up to 40 kHz and can measure distances to natural targets up to 70 meters away or to retroreflective targets 270 meters away. This laser is best for applications that demand high sampling rates.
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