VLM60

Compact non-contact measurement of speed and length

The new optical non-contact speed and length measuring device VLM60 is particularly suitable for applications with process speeds of up to 5 m/s or for stop-and-go processes and it has a real zero point detection of the speed. The new member of the successful VLM series is a completely new development. It closes the gap between simple rotary encoders and the complex VLM500 systems. With its small design and a working distance of 100 mm, the VLM60 is also suitable for confined spaces.br>
This speed and length measuring device was co-financed by the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund. Operational Program Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania 2014-2020 - Investing in growth and employment. Project number: TBI-V-1-289

Features

The non-contact optical VLM60 is a modern speed and length measuring device in a robust aluminum IP65 housing. An automatically controlled white light LED illuminates the surface of the measuring object. The reflected light is projected onto the optical track image sensor by the integrated precision optics. The movement of the measurement object is recorded in this way by means of a correlation method. The speed is measured bidirectionally in both the x and y directions. The VLM60 can be used as a direct replacement for measuring wheels. The built-in TTL pulse output has two phases A and B for both directions of movement. Optionally, the contactless sensor can be expanded to include an Ethernet-based fieldbus interface. Thanks to the flexible installation position, the small dimensions and the short measuring distance of 100 mm, the VLM60 can be easily integrated into a wide variety of systems.

Advantages:

Detection of longitudinal and transverse movement
Detection of change of direction
No minimum speed, measurement from 0 m/s
Working distance: 100 mm
Slip-free
Wear-free
High-Power illumination LED, replaceable
No harmful LASER radiation
Robust and precise
Easy Installation
Easy to maintain
PC-Software for parameterization
Quality product Made in Germany

Robust and versatile
Due to its robust construction, the VLM60 is designed for use in harsh industrial environments. The degree of protection IP65 enables measurements even under adverse measuring conditions. This enables the device to record speeds and lengths in a large number of production processes.

Low service and maintenance costs
Due to the non-contact measuring principle, the VLM60 not only works more precisely than contact rolling systems, but also without friction-related wear. This minimizes the service effort and also prevents damage to or influence on the surface to be measured.

Flexible and integrable
The user can easily and flexibly adapt the output signals to his application thanks to the parameterization. Among other things, acquisition and output times, sliding averaging or the scaling of the pulse output can be parameterized. The VLM60 can also be easily integrated into existing processes, controls or process data acquisition through its optional fieldbus interface. The Windows-PC based "VLMTool" software is available for download free of charge.

Technical Data

Working distance	100 mm
Working distance tolerance	max. ±10 mm
Measuring range	0 ... 300 m/min
Measuring uncertainty ¹⁾	< 1 % in nominal distance
Reproducibility ¹⁾	< 1 %
Measuring principle	Correlation
Illumination	White light LED (life span > 5 Jahre, replaceable)
Status display	Multi-colored signal LED (green / red) in the housing cover
Voltage supply V_sup	12 ... 30 VDC, max. 7 W
Temperature range	0 °C ... 50 °C
Protection class	IP 65
EMC	CE compliant according industrial standard IEC 61326:2020
Weight, size	ca. 1,45 kg, 135 mm x 140 mm x 60 mm (without connections)
Programming interface	USB, for parameterization and Firmware-Update
Switching signals I/O	Status output ( V_sup - 1 V, 100 mA max., short circuit proof, Transistor output) Trigger input (10 … 30 V, 3 mA max., opto- isolated)
Pulse output (Encoder)	2 phases per direction of movement (A/B, 90°) 5V TTL, output frequency max. 1 MHz, max. 100 mA per phase
Field bus interface (optional)	Ethernet (FBFE), Profinet IO (FBPN), Ethernet/IP (FBEI)
Standard scope of delivery	VLM60, data cable, positioning aid, USB stick with documentation and software, printed manual

¹	DIN 1319 / ISO 3534, of measured length, test conditions: measuring length 10 m, active tracking, constant conditions in: temperature (20 °C), distance, velocity, illumination