Effortless Thickness Measurement without Analysis Module.
P3 Laser Distance Sensors Triangulation
Thickness measurement takes place by arranging P3 series laser triangulation sensors in opposite positions. The P3 sensors use the triangulation method to detect the distance to the object to be measured and then calculate the thickness of the object based on the two recorded values. The thickness of the material is determined exactly with precise distance measurements. This method not only enables extremely accurate thickness measurements, but is also versatile and suitable for use in various applications and with different materials.
Contactless Thickness Measurement without Analysis Module
- Easy initial start-up with plug and play thanks to patented T-splitter
- Configuration also possible without IO-Link interface
- Individual cable extension with connection cable
Measurement Results Displayed Directly on the Display or via an App
- Quick application control by reading the distance value at a glance
- Save time with easy and fast sensor setup
- Setting without additional device directly on the sensor
Versatile Application Options in Various Working Ranges
- Analog and digital P3 sensors can be combined
- Combination of different working ranges possible
- Combination of formats 3P and 3E
Time and Cost-Efficient Data Transfer
- No complicated calculation or programming in the control required
- Calculated thickness is also transferred via IO-Link process data
- Thickness can be determined directly as an analog signal on the main sensor
- Evaluation possible via a switching output
- Only one analog input required in the PLC
Sectors and Industries Which Use Optical Thickness Measurement
Thickness Measurement in the Automotive Industry
- Double sheet check of body parts
- Double sheet detection for doors
- Thickness measurement of brake disks
Thickness Measurement in the Woodworking Industry
- Width measurement of parquet planks
- Diameter measurement of tree trunks
- Thickness measurement of roof beams
Thickness Measurement in the Building Materials Industry
- Thickness measurement of mineral and glass wool
- Measurement of rubber mats
- Thickness measurement of plastic panels
Thickness Measurement in the Metal Industry
- Width measurement of sheets
- Width measurement of steel slabs
- Double layer check of steel sheets
Easy Operation to Measure Thickness
This video shows a practical example demonstrating how quickly and easily the P3 sensors can be set up for thickness measurement. Referencing makes setting for thickness measurement quick and easy. The laser distance sensors with display enable direct reading of the object thickness on the main sensor. It is also possible to configure the sensors via Bluetooth via the weCon app and conveniently call up the measurement results.
FAQ on Contactless Thickness Measurement with P3 Sensors
The T-splitter makes the initial startup of the thickness measurement easier. It ensures correct wiring between the main and secondary sensors. For this purpose, the sensors automatically adjust to the corresponding operating mode when the T-splitter is used.
However, the thickness measurement also works without the T-splitter, so it is not essential. Wiring can also be carried out via terminals in the control and the operating mode can be configured using the various setting options.
However, the thickness measurement also works without the T-splitter, so it is not essential. Wiring can also be carried out via terminals in the control and the operating mode can be configured using the various setting options.
To initialize the thickness measurement, a one-off referencing must be carried out after installation. The current distances are taught in so that the main sensor can now calculate the thickness.
Objects with a thickness up to 400 m can be measured. It is important that the objects to be measured are always within the two working ranges of the sensors.
As soon as the sensor is in thickness mode, the analog value at the analog output and the IO-Link process data correspond to the calculated thickness. The analog value of 5 V or 12 mA is assigned to the thickness used for referencing. A larger thickness then gives a value between 5 and 10 V or 12 and 20 mA, a smaller thickness results in an analog value between 5 and 0 V or 12 and 4 mA.
Product Overview of P3 Laser Distance Sensors
| P3PC00x | P3PC01x P3PC04x |
P3PC10x | P3PC18x | P3PC11x P3PC14x |
P3PC20x | P3PC21x P3PC24x |
P3PC30x P3PC36x |
P3PC31x P3PC34x |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working range | 30…80 mm | 40…240 mm | 50…350 mm | 60…660 mm | |||||
| Setting | Teach-in | OLED display | Teach-in | Teach-in | OLED display | Teach-in | OLED display | Teach-in, OLED display | OLED display |
| Output | 2 x NO contacts | Analog | 2 x NO contacts | 1 x NO contacts, Analog |
Analog | 2 x NO contacts | Analog | 2 x NO contacts | Analog |
| Laser light type |  Red |
Red Blue |
Red |
Red |
Red Blue |
Red |
Red Blue |
Red Blue |
Red Blue |
| P3PC00x | ||||||
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Working range
30…80 mm
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Setting
Teach-in
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Output
2 x NO contacts
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Laser light type
Red
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| P3PC01x P3PC04x | ||||||
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Working range
40…240 mm
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Setting
OLED display
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Output
Analog
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Laser light type
Red
Blue
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| P3PC10x | ||||||
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Working range
50…350 mm
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Setting
Teach-in
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Output
2 x NO contacts
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Laser light type
Red
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| P3PC18x | ||||||
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Working range
60…660 mm
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Setting
Teach-in
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Output
1 x NO contacts,
Analog |
Laser light type
Red
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| P3PC11x P3PC14x | ||||||
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Setting
OLED display
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Output
Analog
|
Laser light type
Red
Blue
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| P3PC20x | ||||||
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Setting
Teach-in
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Output
2 x NO contacts
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Laser light type
Red
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| P3PC21x P3PC24x | ||||||
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Setting
OLED display
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Output
Analog
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Laser light type
Red
Blue
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| P3PC30x P3PC36x | ||||||
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Setting
Teach-in, OLED display
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Output
2 x NO contacts
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Laser light type
Red
Blue
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| P3PC31x P3PC34x | ||||||
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Setting
OLED display
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Output
Analog
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Laser light type
Red
Blue
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