High Speed, Multi-Point Laser Displacement Sensor HL-D3

The Functionality Of 500 Displacement Sensors In Just One Device!

The HL-D3 Series was developed based on a new concept of capturing the shape of objects with points instead of a line. The new Panasonic Displacement Sensors feature faster measurement, achieved by selecting only the desired sensing points; and adjustable light intensity for each sensing point, which contributes to stable, precision detection; both without compromising the Z-axis resolution. This is equivalent to the performance of 500 high-precision Displacement Sensors with a resolution of 1 μm 0.039 mil.

Additional Features

  • Four Measuring Modes For Different Requirements - With The HL-D3 Measurement Sensor Heads, You Can Choose One Of Four Sensing Modes To Cater To A Variety Of Measurement Needs, Including High-Speed Sensing In Production Lines And High-Precision Detection At Workstations Outside Production Lines.
  • Multi-Select Displacement Sensing - The Displacement Sensor Senses Up To 10 Measurement Points Specified On The X Axis And Completes The Judgment At Super-High Speed.
  • Whole Synchronized Measurement - The Displacement Sensor Performs Sensing Of All Target Objects With The Same Sensitivity Adjustment Throughout The Entire Width Measurement Range (X Axis). This Mode Is Suitable For The Sensing Of Fast-Moving Objects.
  • Multi-Zone Beam Control - High-Precision Sensing Is Achieved By Segmenting The Width Measurement Range (X Axis) To Optimize Light Intensity. This Mode Is Suitable For The Sensing Of Objects With Varied Glossiness Or Color. 

The innovative optical system allows the HL-D3 to work with parallel beams. Parallel beams reduce the area of shadow that appears when light shines on the target object, thus making it possible to sense the shape of the target object more accurately than with non-parallel beams.

Characteristics

  • High-Precision Measurement Sensor With A Resolution Of 1μm. 
  • The Functionality Of 500 Displacement Sensors In A Device That Is Just 12.5mm Wide! 
  • Height Measurement Range (i.e. Sensing Range On The Z Axis): 50 ± 10mm 
  • Center Point Of The Height Measurement Range: 50mm 
  • Width Measurement Range (i.e. Sensing Range On The X Axis): 12.5mm 
  • Sampling Rate: Max. 80µs 
  • Resolution: 1µm

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Part Number List

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Models table for series High Speed, Multi-Point Laser Displacement Sensor HL-D3
Part No.DatasheetCE Marking Directive ComplianceMeasurement Center Distance Height (Z Axis) Measurement Range Measurement Range of Width (X Axis): Near SideMeasurement Range of Width (X Axis): Measurement CenterMeasurement Range of Width (X axis): Far SideUnit Of Measurement Output: Height (Z Axis)Unit Of Measurement Output: Width (X Axis) Resolution: Height (Z Axis)Resolution: Width (X Axis) Linearity: Height (Z axis)Temperature Characteristics Light SourceLight Source: Output Light Source: Laser Class Beam SizeReceiving ElementIndicator: Laser EmissionIndicator: Measuring Range Applicable Sensor HeadsConnectable sensor headsSupply Voltage Current ConsumptionSampling RateJudgement OutputJudgment Output: Output OperationJudgment Output: Short-Circuit Protection Alarm OutputAlarm Output : Output OperationAlarm Output : Short-Circuit ProtectionExternal Trigger InputExternal Trigger Input: Input OperationExternal Trigger Input: Applied VoltageLaser Control InputLaser Control Input: Input Operation Laser Control Input: Applied Voltage Zero Set InputZero Set Input: Input OperationZero Set Input: Applied VoltageTiming InputTiming Input: Input OperationTiming Input: Applied VoltageReset Input Reset Input: Input Operation Reset Input: Applied VoltageRS-232C InterfaceSettings/Data DisplayUSB InterfaceIndicator: PowerIndicator: Sensor Head A Laser RadiationIndicator: Sensor Head B Laser RadiationIndicator: AlarmEnvironmental Resistance: ProtectionEnvironmental Resistance: Ambient TemperatureEnvironmental Resistance: Ambient HumidityEnvironmental Resistance: Ambient IlluminanceEnvironmental Resistance: Vibration ResistanceEnvironmental Resistance: Shock ResistanceCableCable ExtensionMaterialWeight (Typ.)Accessory
EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
50 mm 1.969 in
±10 mm ±0.394 in
11.5 mm 0.453 in
12.5 mm 0.492 in
12.5 mm 0.492 in
0.1 μm 0.004 mil
1 μm 0.039 mil (Note):It is a value in which the sensor heads connected to a controller Ver. 2.00 or higher.
1 μm 0.039 mil (Note):The value is the average of height measurement in full width at the measurement center distance.
5 μm 0.197 mil
(Note):It is a value in which the sensor heads connected to a controller Ver. 2.00 or higher.
(Note)This is the measurement value of a pin gauge rounded surface in the edge position measurement (start of falling edge) calculation setting. The measurement object: white ceramic pin gauge (ø10 mm ø0.394 in), unit light receiving time: 200 μs, measurement value extraction: base light intensity control, average number of samples: 64, width smoothing: ±4, all others are the initial settings.
±0.1 % F.S.
(Note):Value represents the error in comparison with the ideal line of height measuring range (full scale) for the height measurement of the measurement center position in the width direction. The value in the specifications is the value within ±7.5 mm ±0.295 in of the height measuring range.
0.02 % F.S./℃
Red semiconductor lase (Peak wavelength 658 nm 0.026 mil)
Max. output: 1 mW
Class 2 (IEC / JIS / FDA)(Note):This product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007, issued by CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health) under the FDA (Food and Drug Administration).
50 μm × 15 mm 1.969 mil × 0.591 in
(Note):This size applies when using measurement center distance and is defined as 1/e2 (13.5 % approx.) of the center light intensity. Leaked light occurs outside of the defined range; sensing performance may be affected when the reflectance around the detection point is higher than that detection point.
CMOS 2D image sensor
Green LED (lights up during laser emission)
Yellow LED
[lights up when near the measurement center distance, blinks when within the measuring range, and lights out when outside of the measuring range. (at the measurement center position in the width direction)]
IP67 (IEC) (excluding the connector)
0 to +45 ℃ +32 to +113 ℉ (No dew condensation allowed),
Storage: -20 to +70 ℃ -4 to +158 ℉
35 % to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 % to 85 % RH
Incandescent light: 3,000 ℓx or less at the light-receiving face (No direct sunlight or its reflection allowed)
10 to 55 Hz (period: 1 min.) frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in double amplitude in X,Y and Z directions for two hours each
196 m/s2 acceleration (20 G approx.) in X,Y and Z directions three times each
Cabtyre cable, 0.5 m 1.640 ft long with connector
Extension up to total 20 m 65.617 ft is possible, with optional cable.
Enclosure: Die-cast aluminum, Case cover: Die-cast aluminum, Front cover: Glass
500 g approx. (including cable)
Laser warning label: 1 set
EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
50 mm 1.969 in
±10 mm ±0.394 in
11.5 mm 0.453 in
12.5 mm 0.492 in
12.5 mm 0.492 in
0.1 μm 0.004 mil
1 μm 0.039 mil (Note):It is a value in which the sensor heads connected to a controller Ver. 2.00 or higher.
1 μm 0.039 mil (Note):The value is the average of height measurement in full width at the measurement center distance.
5 μm 0.197 mil
(Note):It is a value in which the sensor heads connected to a controller Ver. 2.00 or higher.
(Note)This is the measurement value of a pin gauge rounded surface in the edge position measurement (start of falling edge) calculation setting. The measurement object: white ceramic pin gauge (ø10 mm ø0.394 in), unit light receiving time: 200 μs, measurement value extraction: base light intensity control, average number of samples: 64, width smoothing: ±4, all others are the initial settings.
±0.1 % F.S.
(Note):Value represents the error in comparison with the ideal line of height measuring range (full scale) for the height measurement of the measurement center position in the width direction. The value in the specifications is the value within ±7.5 mm ±0.295 in of the height measuring range.
Red semiconductor lase (Peak wavelength 658 nm 0.026 mil)
Max. output: 5 mW
Class 3R (IEC / JIS / FDA)(Note):This product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007, issued by CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health) under the FDA (Food and Drug Administration).
50 μm × 15 mm 1.969 mil × 0.591 in
(Note):This size applies when using measurement center distance and is defined as 1/e2 (13.5 % approx.) of the center light intensity. Leaked light occurs outside of the defined range; sensing performance may be affected when the reflectance around the detection point is higher than that detection point.
CMOS 2D image sensor
Green LED (lights up during laser emission)
Yellow LED
[lights up when near the measurement center distance, blinks when within the measuring range, and lights out when outside of the measuring range. (at the measurement center position in the width direction)]
IP67 (IEC) (excluding the connector)
0 to +45 ℃ +32 to +113 ℉ (No dew condensation allowed),
Storage: -20 to +70 ℃ -4 to +158 ℉
35 % to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 % to 85 % RH
Incandescent light: 3,000 ℓx or less at the light-receiving face (No direct sunlight or its reflection allowed)
10 to 55 Hz (period: 1 min.) frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in double amplitude in X,Y and Z directions for two hours each
196 m/s2 acceleration (20 G approx.) in X,Y and Z directions three times each
Cabtyre cable, 0.5 m 1.640 ft long with connector
Extension up to total 20 m 65.617 ft is possible, with optional cable.
Enclosure: Die-cast aluminum, Case cover: Die-cast aluminum, Front cover: Glass
500 g approx. (including cable)
Laser warning label: 1 set
HL-D301B, HL-D301C
Number of connectable units: Max. 2 units
24 V DC ±10 % including ripple 0.5 V (P-P)
1 A or less (when 2 sensor heads are connected)
Depends on the sensing mode and settings
Multi-zone beam control mode : Standard 12.2 ms (Note 1)
Whole synchronized measurement mode : Max. 2.5 ms (Note 2)
Multi-select displacement sensing mode : Max. 80 μs (Note 3)
(Note 1):Value for using two judgment outputs with 1 sensor head in MZBC mode, with each measuring range set to Max. and light intensity not adjusted (continuous sensing).
(Note 2):Value for obtaining displacement shape waveform data using buffering and 2 sensor heads in whole synchronized measurement mode, with each measuring range set to Min. (no OUT calculation).
(Note 3):Value for using 2 judgment outputs with 1 sensor head in MSDS mode, with the unit light receiving time set to 40 μs, light intensity not adjusted (continuous), and 2 points selected (without wide cell function).
N-channel FET, open drain
• Maximum sink current: 100 mA
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output terminal and 0 V)
• ON-resistance: 5 Ω or less
Open during output operation (switchable)
Incorporated
N-channel FET, open drain
• Maximum sink current: 100 mA
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output terminal and 0 V)
• ON-resistance: 5 Ω or less
Open when alarm is triggered (switchable)
Incorporated
Photocoupler insulation input
ON: short-circuiting to external insulation COM (-) , OFF: when open
30 V DC or less (leakage current: 0.1 mA or less)
Photocoupler insulation input
Laser emission: short-circuiting to external insulation COM (-) , Laser emission OFF: when open
30 V DC or less (leakage current: 0.1 mA or less)
Photocoupler insulation input
ON: short-circuiting to external insulation COM (-) , OFF: when open
30 V DC or less (leakage current: 0.1 mA or less)
Photocoupler insulation input
ON: short-circuiting to external insulation COM (-) , OFF: when open
30 V DC or less (leakage current: 0.1 mA or less)
Photocoupler insulation input
ON: short-circuiting to external insulation COM (-) , OFF: when open
30 V DC or less (leakage current: 0.1 mA or less)
Baud rate: 9,600, 19,200, 38,400, 57,600, 115,200 bit/s(Note):Products produced from September 2013 (Ver. 2) are also compatible with 9,600, 19,200 and 38,400 bit/s.
HL-D3SMI (accessory) or dedicated API
USB 2.0 full-speed (USB 1.1 compatible)
Green LED (lights up at power on)
Green LED
[During continuous sensing: lights up during laser emission, blinks twice when turning off
During sensing stop process: alternately lights up during laser emission (ON: 1 sec / OFF: 1 sec), blinks once when turning off]
Green LED
[During continuous sensing: lights up during laser emission, blinks twice when turning off
During sensing stop process: alternately lights up during laser emission (ON: 1 sec / OFF: 1 sec), blinks once when turning off]
Red LED
(lights up when there is a sensing alarm or sensor head wire breakage)
0 to +50 ℃ +32 to +122 ℉ (No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: -20 to +70 ℃ -4 to +158 ℉
35 to 85 % RH , Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
10 to 55 Hz frequency (period: 1 min) , 0.75 mm 0.030 in double amplitude in X, Y, and Z directions for 30 min. each
196 m/s2 acceleration (20G approx.) in X, Y, and Z directions three times each
Enclosure: Aluminum
300 g approx.
HL-D3 set-up CD-ROM, (including HL-D3SMI and User's Manual), Instruction manual, USB cable (2 m 6.562 ft)