Electricity and Control April 2025

Measurement + instrumentation: Products + services

Expanded range for compact vision system Beckho has introduced four new vision units to its VUI2000 series. The Vision Unit Illuminated (VUI) is a compact unit comprising the camera, illumination, and focusable optics complete with liquid lens technology. It reduces installation and commissioning eort significantly. All functional components of the VUI are encapsulated in an attractive anodised aluminium housing in protection class IP65/67. In addition to the existing models in the portfolio, the four new devices feature colour or monochrome image sensors with resolutions of 2.3 MP or 3.1 MP in a 16 mm focal length. The liquid lens used in all VUIs does not require any mechanically moving parts. The unit is calibrated at the factory so that focus adjustment can be carried out with a high degree of accuracy using real dimensions. The optimum choice and combination of lens position, aperture, and resulting depth of field ensures the focus can be adjusted reliably in the distance range from 10 to 2 000 mm, which goes beyond the optimum distance range for the illumination. Temperature-related changes in refractive power are compensated for by means of continuous temperature measurement and a corresponding mathematical model.

OPTIWAVE 15XX series – Compact radar level transmitters for convenient handling via secure Bluetooth ® connection • Full portfolio for basic liquid, solids and open channel flow applications with different requirements: e.g. accuracy classes, measuring ranges 0...10/15/30 m • Lens antenna DN40 or DN 70 with virtually no dead zone, small beam angle and high dynamics • Extremly durable PVDF housing and antenna • Integrated OPTICHECK technology built-in ena bles device diagnostics, commissioning, verifica tion and monitoring without process interruption via Bluetooth ® and OPTICHECK Level Mobile app The easiest way of cost-effective level measurement for all areas

Due to the focus adjustment during runtime, the VUI is particularly suitable for variable product heights, as in logistics applications, for example.

For more information visit: www.beckhoff.com

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hygienic design, high-speed image processing, and seamless integration into automated production lines, it provides eicient and precise quality control in industrial applications. In addition to checkweighers, metal detectors, and X-ray inspection systems, Minebea Intec also provides high-precision scales for static weighing and load cells for vessels, silo, or truck weighing. Its portfolio of solutions includes counting, fill level control, batching, and dosing systems as well as foreign body detection and weighing. Its fully automated systems ensure eiciency and safety, and the company provides full support throughout project planning processes. Willy-Sebastian Metzger, Director Business Development & MarCom at Minebea Intec says, “We are committed to providing optimal equipment for precise weighing and inspection, and this is complemented by the top-tier local sales, support and service team from our partner Precision Control. Together, we ensure our customers receive the right products and the expertise and service they need to optimise their production processes.”

For more information visit: krohne.link/optiwave-products-za

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