2. Laser Triangulation Displacement Sensor
L-GAGE® LE
Laser Triangulation Displacement Sensor

3. LE Series Agenda M&I overview Introducing the L-GAGE® LE
Competitive comparison
Applications
Sales resources

4. M&I Overview

5. M&I Product Line Ultrasonic Measuring Arrays Optical Distance
U-Gage
Not affected by target color, reflectivity or translucency
Low visibility/dirty environment, Liquid tank levels, Clear objects
A-Gage EZ-Array
- Product profiling
Other
FMCW (Frequency-modulated continuous-wave radar (FM-CW)), Magneto-resistive, IR
L-Gage
Smallest objects, High precision, Thickness measurement, Not affected by wind, Fast response, Visible light for easy alignment
Other Measuring

6. Banner Optical Distance Products
Time of Flight
(Resolution at Max Range)
Triangulation
TOF on top, Triangulation on bottom
Log scale Range, resolution at max range noted inside of bar
LE is coarse measurement

7. L-GAGE® LE
The LE provides a low cost, easy to use, reliable solution for measurements across a variety of targets including metal, wood, paper and plastic
Key features include:
LCD display
Linear Array
Laser Emitter
Input Modes
Analog & Discrete outputs

8. LCD display Real time display for easy setup and troubleshooting
8 characters x 2 lines provides easy to read feedback
3 LEDs for quick reference of sensor status
Great contrast for easy reading
Versus no display or 1 line 6 character display for competition
See measurement and analog output or menu and options so easy to track where you are in setup process
Run Mode
Menu System

9. Linear Array
LE uses linear array technology and as a result will give more consistent performance across targets
Shows the evolution of technology. Not specific to Banner.

10. Laser Emitter Visible beam for easy setup and alignment
Spot size ~ 2 mm x 6 1 m
Class 2 laser

11. Inputs and Outputs
Inputs
Analog Output
Discrete Output

12. Inputs Set independent analog and discrete limits
Teach using display or remote teach
Adjust using display
Multi-function input wire
Remote teach
Trigger
Laser enable
Master/Slave
New approach where you can look at distance on the display and manually adjust limits where you want
Also have the option to select 1 or 2 point teach through display. 2 point teaches 4 and 20 independently while 1 point teaches midpoint with window size defined by user
For consistency with other Banner products, can do remote teach

13. Analog output Analog Output: Choose appropriate model 4-20 mA 0-10 V
7 Trigger Modes
Measure for period of time, export one value
Min, Max, Range, etc.
Reduce PLC programming

14. Discrete output Discrete Output:
Configurable PNP or NPN (current sourcing or sinking)
Single switch point or window (configurable NO/NC)
Alarm/Health modes alert to loss of signal
Same delays/timer options as DF-G1

15. LE Models LE550IQ – Current analog output, rotatable QD
LE550IQP - Current analog output, pigtail QD
LE550I - Current analog output, 2 m flying leads
LE550IW/30 - Current analog output, 9 m flying leads
LE550UQ – Voltage analog output, rotatable QD
LE550UQP - Voltage analog output, pigtail QD
LE550U - Voltage analog output, 2 m flying leads
LE550UW/30 - Voltage analog output, 9 m flying leads

16. LE accessories Mounting brackets SMBLEL (86754)
Standard L-bracket provides 4 orientation options
SMBLEU (86755)
Rugged model provides maximum sensor protection
SMBLEFA (88226)
Bar clamp model provides flexible alignment options

17. Competitive Comparison

18. Competitive Comparison─ Triangulation Products
L-GAGE LE550
Sick DT20 HI* DT20P224B
Leuze ODSL 8* ODSL 8/V S12
Keyence GV*
AMP & HEAD
Range mm
100 – 1000 mm mm
200 – 1000 mm
Performance
(at max distance)
Resolution 1 mm
Linearity +/- 4.5mm (0.5%)
Accuracy +/- 10 mm (1%)
Repeatability +/- 4 mm
Linearity +/- 6mm (0.67%)
Repeatability +/- 5 mm
Resolution 0.5 mm
Accuracy +/- 20 mm (4%)
Repeatability +/- 15 mm
Response Time ms ms
20 ms
1.5 – 50 ms
Ease of Use
Display (2 lines x 8 characters) 3 LEDs
Display (1 line x 6 characters) 2 LEDs
No Display 2 LEDs
Outputs
1 analog, 1 discrete
2 discrete
Protection class
IP67
IP65
IP67/IP69K
Size (face,H,D)
25 x 60 x 55 mm
24 x 59 x 54 mm
15 x 48 x 38 mm
27 x 66 x 50 mm
*Shorter range models available with different performance characteristics

19. Competitive Comparison─ Triangulation Products
Other Advantages
Patented design maintains accuracy over temperature range
3X faster response speed for lateral entry
3X higher levels of ambient light immunity

20. Competitive Comparison─ Time of Flight Products
L-GAGE LE550
Sick
DT50
IFM
O1D100
Ease of Use
Range
Performance
Response Time

21. Applications Industry Absence and/or Excess Detection
Quality Control/Error Detection
Process Control
Industry
Absence and/or Excess Detection
Size (thickness/ width, height) and/or Profile (flatness/roundness)
Positioning/ Speed Control
Sorting/
Part Identification
Automotive
Missing weld nut detection, Part in place before next operation
Assembly verification, Verify shape of cast parts,
Sheet metal roll diameter, Part seated correctly in press
Identify versions of part (Tire, crankshaft, etc.)
Packaging
Detect missing or extra product on a pallet
Package Profiling
Print roll diameter, Cartoning box stack,
Pallet positioning
Product Identification
Material Handling
Overlapping material
Cross-belt sorter
Storage and retrieval automation
Food/Beverage
Food size (baked goods, fillets, etc)
Fill control (hopper)
Roll diameter (labels, shrink sleeves, etc.)
Additional
Container level ,
Double boards before cut,
Verify forging size,
Verify board size,
Verify flatness or contouring
Textile roll diameter,
End effector positioning
Size grading for forest products

22. Border of Different Luster of Color
Installation Tips
Border of Different Luster of Color
Correct
Incorrect
Same
-1 mm
Same
+4 mm

23. Specifications and Terminology

24. Questions