Alignment positioning laser AMS series

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Product overview
Optical laser positioning systems measure distances to moving machine parts without contact, supplying millimeter-accurate position values for dynamic control. Measurement cycles operate in the millisecond range and deliver repeatable results (from 0.2 mm) with tested absolute accuracy from ±2 mm to ±5 mm depending on model and range. Latest signal processors enable ranges up to 300 m. Integrated diagnostic functions detect borderline situations and report status via industrial interfaces.

AMS 100i — Compact positioning system
The AMS 100i is a compact, modular positioning sensor designed for intralogistics applications with short to medium ranges. It offers a minimal dead zone, flexible mounting options and optional integrated heating for operation down to -30 °C (model dependent). Typical use cases include stacker cranes, AGVs and lift systems where space is constrained.

Advantages for AMS 100i

• Positioning tasks up to 120 m for intralogistics (stacker cranes, AGV, lift systems)
• Very compact housing (105 x 68 x 75 mm) with a dead zone of only 100 mm
• Easy integration in tight installation spaces and on mobile vehicles
• Minimal measurable distance down to 100 mm (or a few mm with deflecting mirror)
• No interference with DDLS optical data transceivers allowing close mounting
• Modular mounting and simple alignment
• Optional integrated device and window heating for extended temperature range

AMS 300i — Laser positioning system
The AMS 300i is built for fast, high-precision distance measurement up to 300 m. It provides multiple industrial interfaces, high update rates, extensive diagnostics and a configurable function set. Measured values can be supplied in millisecond intervals for dynamic control and many parameters are configurable directly via the control.

Advantages for AMS 300i

• Wide connectivity: fieldbuses and industrial Ethernet interfaces supported
• Configuration via the control system
• Automatic parameter transfer to replacement devices
• Large selection of configurable functions, interfaces and operating ranges
• Continuous monitoring of laser, temperature, signal level, position window and speeds for pre-failure indication
• Integrated mounting solution for straightforward alignment
• Interference-free parallel operation with DDLS optical data transceivers

Highlights

• High absolute accuracy and excellent repeatability
• Fast measurement cycles in the millisecond range
• Extensive interface options (PROFINET, PROFIBUS, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, SSI, etc.)
• Operating ranges from close-range (100 mm) up to 300 m depending on model

Applications

• Positioning on stacker cranes in high-bay warehouses (X and Y axes)
• AGV positioning and fork height measurement
• Lift systems and shuttle systems for accurate vertical positioning
• Positioning of cranes and gantries where barcode tapes are not suitable
• Optical distance measurement combined with optical data transmission for motion commands and positioning data

Technical specifications
Operating range: AMS 100i — 0.1–120 m; AMS 300i — 0.2–300 m
Accuracy: AMS 100i — ±2 mm; AMS 300i — ±5 mm (±2 mm up to 200 m)
Repeatability (1 sigma): AMS 100i — 0.2 mm; AMS 300i — 0.7 mm
Light spot diameter: AMS 100i — ≤ 100 mm; AMS 300i — ≤ 220 mm
Max. traverse rate: ≤ 10 m/s (both models)
Supply voltage: 18–30 V DC (both models)
Current consumption: 250 mA without heating / 500 mA with heating (both models)
Transmitter: Laser diode, red light, wavelength AMS 100i — 655 nm; AMS 300i — 650–690 nm
Laser class: Class 2 according to EN 60825-1; CDRH
Operating temperature: AMS 100i — -5–60 °C without heating / -30–60 °C with heating; AMS 300i — -5–50 °C without heating / -30–50 °C with heating
Degree of protection: IP65 (both models)
Interfaces: SSI, TCP/IP, PROFINET; additional options: PROFIBUS, DeviceNet, CANopen, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, Ethernet, RS232/422/485, Interbus (model-dependent)
Certifications: CE, UL, CDRH, ISO 9001

Key features

• Repeatability from 0.2 mm
• Absolute measurement accuracy tested between ±2 mm and ±5 mm
• Millisecond measurement cycles for dynamic control
• Multiple industrial interfaces (fieldbus and Ethernet)
• Optional parallel SSI interface for inverter feeding (PROFINET/PROFIBUS variants)
• Extensive diagnostics and borderline detection
• Modular mechanical design and flexible mounting accessories (alignment tool, deflecting mirror, brackets)
• Integrated web server on selected models for remote diagnostics and maintenance