Displacement Measurement - Non Contact

10DMS Multi Channel Rack Enclosure

(Philtec)

Applications:

Displacement Measurement - Non Contact - Fibreoptic

The model 10DMS is a 19” rack for powering and controlling up to 10 sensor channels. These multi-channel Systems are intended for distance gauging of stationary or slow moving objects; however, individual sensor channels can be queried up to 5,ooo readings per second. They are equipped with Philtec’s non-contact fiberoptic displacement sensors. These sensors illuminate targets with LED light and measure the intensity of light reflected back from the object under measurement. Reflectance Dependent (D) models incorporate one detector circuit. With Reflectance Compensated (RC) models, the reflected light is captured in two bundled fiber detectors. A ratiometric calculation provides the distance measurement which is independent of target reflectivity variations; i.e., reflectance compensated. Designed for use with DMS sensors having digital output*, the racks can be filled with 10 Philtec DMS sensors of any model and type (RC or D). Operating Software and LabVIEW drivers are provided. The sensors are addressable via their unique serial number. The rack can be operated individually or daisy-chained with additional racks thereby allowing communication.