Linear displacement sensor confocalDT IFC2411/IFC2412

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Overview
The compact confocalDT IFC2411 / IFC2412 confocal chromatic controllers set new standards in precise distance and thickness measurements. They deliver accurate measurement results at high speed, take up hardly any space and therefore fit into even the smallest control cabinets. The flexible connection of all Micro-Epsilon confocalDT sensors enables measurements on almost all surfaces. The system is particularly suited to industrial series and OEM applications due to its excellent performance, dual-channel option and favourable price-performance ratio.

Key features

• High-precision measurements with 1 nm resolution (IFC2411)
• Adjustable measuring rate up to 8 kHz for dynamic measurements
• Extremely compact confocal controller design
• IP40 aluminium housing
• Numerous interfaces for easy integration: Ethernet, RS422, EtherCAT (IFC2411 also offers PROFINET and EtherNet/IP)
• Analog outputs (current and voltage)
• Encoder input for synchronization
• Compatible with all confocalDT sensors (measuring ranges from 0.1 mm to 30 mm)
• Ideal for series applications and OEM
• Measuring channels: 1 for IFC2411, 2 for IFC2412

IFC2412 (dual-channel) details
The IFC2412 is the dual-channel version of the IFC2411. It provides two independent channels with an adjustable measuring rate up to 8 kHz and sub-micrometre resolution (up to 2 nm). It enables two-sided thickness measurements with a single compact controller and is targeted at applications in semiconductor, battery and machine-building industries.

Operation and software
Controller configuration and sensor setup are performed via a user-friendly web interface accessible over Ethernet. No additional software is required for configuration. The web interface provides setup and configuration options and includes an expandable materials database for thickness measurements.

Applications

• Distance and thickness measurement with nanometre/sub-micrometre resolution
• Industrial series applications
• OEM integration and compact machine control cabinets
• Semiconductor industry, battery production and machine building

Characteristics / technical specifications

• Model family: confocalDT IFC2411 (single-channel) and IFC2412 (dual-channel)
• Resolution: 1 nm (IFC2411); sub-micrometre resolution up to 2 nm (IFC2412)
• Maximum adjustable measuring rate: up to 8 kHz
• Measuring channels: 1 (IFC2411), 2 (IFC2412)
• Sensor compatibility: all confocalDT sensors (measuring ranges 0.1 mm to 30 mm)
• Interfaces: Ethernet, RS422, EtherCAT; IFC2411 additionally: PROFINET and EtherNet/IP
• Analog outputs: current and voltage
• Encoder input: yes
• Housing: IP40 aluminium
• Mounting: DIN rail compatible (compact design for easy cabinet integration)
• Weight (examples): approx. 335 g for 1-channel version, approx. 670 g for 2-channel version
• Typical measurement tasks: distance, single- and two-sided thickness measurement