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considerably from three or five sensor setups to stable operation and linearity from ±0.1 to ±0.3 of
multiple sensor assemblies. Typically mounted on the range with very low temperature drift values
the vehicle´s front bumper with a wheel mounted over its operational range of -10°C to +60°C.
encoder tracking the precise vehicle speed and a Through the RF603HS product series users can
high resolution accelerometer compensating for choose red or blue semiconductor laser sources that
vehicle suspension movement, the PaveProf’s suit the widest range of target object displacement
measured digital profile is recorded on the move. measurement. Data transfer is via Ethernet using
Graphical PC software can be fully interrogated in- the User Data Protocol (UDP) and RS232 or RS485
situ or data can be recorded, stored and exported at serial interfaces are used for parameter setting. A
a later time for detailed investigation with post 0-10 V analogue output is also available.
processing software. System upgrades for additional The RF603HS is a part of Riftek’s multi-purpose
lasers, cameras, GPS, or gyros are fully available. laser triangulation sensor range which, along with
Riftek’s RF603HS series laser triangulation its 2D laser scanners, speed and length sensors,
sensors are ideal for capturing fast events such as railway and other measurement instrumentation
road surface profile geometry. This high speed systems, is fully supported in the UK and Ireland by
sensor is well proven across many high-throughput Ixthus Instrumentation.
industrial process measurement tasks. With an The Towcester based instrumentation specialist
IP67 rated aluminium housing and toughened glass also has distribution partnerships with other
lens it boasts exceptionally high shock and vibration globally recognised measurement component
specifications that allow use in the most arduous manufacturers for the supply of sensors,
conditions. transducers and complete systems for the
With a large selection of base distance and measurement of displacement, force, torque and
measurement range options and a measurement vibration.
frequency up to 120kHz, the RF603HS provides www.ixthus.co.uk

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