Luna T-Ray® 5600 Terahertz Control Unit (TCU56xx / TCU57xx)
Two-channel terahertz control unit for industrial thickness, shape and density gauging at measurement rates up to 1,000 Hz.
- Bandwidth
- 1.5 GHz to 5 THz
- Dynamic Range
- 90 dB
- Delay
- 320 ps
- Delay
- 80 ps
Overview
The T-Ray® 5600 (TCU56xx) is the latest model in the Luna T-Ray® 5000 terahertz platform. Compared with earlier units, its optical subsystems and electronics have been redesigned to improve reliability, maintainability and performance. The control unit sends precisely controlled optical signals to T-Gauge sensor heads, which generate and receive the terahertz signals. The processed waveforms allow several measurements to be taken at the same time with a single sensor head, at rates of up to 1,000 per second.
Two optical channels come as standard, and the unit is offered in several delay configurations (TCU5610 to TCU5613) to cover different measurement ranges. Typical uses include high-precision thickness measurement of single- and multi-layer materials and coatings, multi-point measurement of extruded shapes (OD, ID, concentricity, ovality), density and basis weight measurement, and high-speed measurement of moving samples for online process monitoring and control.
Integration and software
The control unit works with a range of gauges and sensors, which connect through robust cabling and a fiber-coupled, high-flex umbilical cable. T-Ray® Server Software turns terahertz signals into measurement data in engineering units. Several communication protocols and I/O options make it possible to integrate the unit with industrial automation and robotics.
T-Ray® 5700
The T-Ray® 5700 (TCU57xx) has the same measurement capabilities and adds cybersecurity features. It uses an external PC, so the customer's IT or cybersecurity department can maintain the operating system. The unit connects to the PC through a USB A/B cable that carries Ethernet, and it has no internal storage.
Models in this series
| Model | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| TCU5611 |
Luna T-Ray 5000 TCU5611 Terahertz Control Unit, 80 ps Delay
Two-channel T-Ray 5600 terahertz control unit with 80 ps delay, 12 mm measurement range and measurement rates up to 1,000 Hz. |
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| TCU5610 |
Luna T-Ray 5600 TCU5610 Terahertz Control Unit
Two-channel T-Ray 5600 terahertz control unit with 320 ps delay, 50 mm measurement range and measurement rates up to 100 Hz. |
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| TCU5612 |
T-Ray 5000 TCU5612 Terahertz Control Unit (160 ps Delay)
Two-channel T-Ray 5600 terahertz control unit with 160 ps delay and 25 mm measurement range for industrial thickness gauging. |
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| TCU5710 |
T-Ray 5000 TCU5710 Terahertz Control Unit with External PC (320 ps Delay)
Two-channel T-Ray 5000 terahertz control unit with 320 ps delay, 50 mm measurement range and an external PC for customer-managed cybersecurity. |
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| TCU5711 |
T-Ray 5000 TCU5711 Terahertz Control Unit
Two-channel T-Ray 5000 terahertz control unit with an 80 ps delay, 12 mm measurement range and measurement rates up to 1,000 Hz. |
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| TCU5712 |
T-Ray 5000 TCU5712 Terahertz Control Unit, 160 ps Delay, External-PC Configuration
Two-channel T-Ray 5000 terahertz control unit with 160 ps delay, 25 mm measurement range and an external PC for customer-managed cybersecurity. |
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| TCU5713 |
T-Ray 5000 TCU5713 Terahertz Control Unit, 700 ps Delay
Two-channel terahertz control unit with 700 ps delay and 100 mm measurement range, run from an external PC for customer-managed cybersecurity. |
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| TCU5613 |
T-Ray 5600 TCU5613 Terahertz Control Unit (700 ps Delay)
Two-channel T-Ray 5600 terahertz control unit with 700 ps delay and 100 mm measurement range for industrial gauging. |
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Key Features
- Ultra high speed measurements of moving samples for online process monitoring
- High precision thickness measurements of single and multi-layer material structures
- Dual optical channels for multiple simultaneous measurements in either reflection or transmission
- Powerful and user-friendly application oriented software platform
- Fiber coupled sensor allows product scanning via high flex umbilical cable
- Simple user interface with independent measurement recipes
- Abundance of communication protocols and I/O options
- Provides measurement data in engineering units
- Easy integration with industrial automation and robotics
- Measured signals processed at up to 1,000 times per second
- TCU57xx variant uses an external customer-maintained PC for cybersecurity
Specifications
| Bandwidth |
1.5 GHz to 5 THz
Depends on sensor type and measurement time; measured with EPG sensor type over 60 second measurement time |
|---|---|
| Dynamic Range |
90 dB
Varies by sensor type; measured with EPG sensor type over 60 second measurement time |
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Delay
TCU5610, TCU5710 |
320 ps |
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Delay
TCU5611, TCU5711 |
80 ps |
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Delay
TCU5612, TCU5712 |
160 ps |
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Delay
TCU5613, TCU5713 |
700 ps |
| Spot Diameter | Nominal 2 mm |
| Working Distance | 1, 3, and 6 inches |
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Measurement Range
TCU5610, TCU5710 |
50 mm |
|
Measurement Range
TCU5611, TCU5711 |
12 mm |
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Measurement Range
TCU5612, TCU5712 |
25 mm |
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Measurement Range
TCU5613, TCU5713 |
100 mm |
| Measurement Precision | < 1 µm |
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Measurement Rate
TCU5610, TCU5710 |
Up to 100 Hz |
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Measurement Rate
TCU5611, TCU5711 |
Up to 1,000 Hz |
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Measurement Rate
TCU5612, TCU5712 |
Up to 1,000 Hz
Datasheet value; the web page lists Up to 100 Hz for TCU5612 |
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Measurement Rate
TCU5613, TCU5713 |
Up to 100 Hz
Datasheet value; the web page lists Up to 1,000 Hz for TCU5613 |
| Minimum Thickness |
15 µm
Depends on sensor type and measurement time; measured with EPG sensor type over 60 second measurement time |
| Communication Interfaces | 2 x Ethernet TCP/IP, 4 x USB |
|---|---|
| Communication Protocols | XML over Ethernet, TCP / IP |
| Programmable Inputs / Outputs | Digital I/O, 24 V |
| External Inputs | 6 Encoder Inputs [A/B/Z or Step and Direction] |
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Storage
TCU5610, TCU5611, TCU5612, TCU5613 |
128 GB Internal SSD, Optional External HD
Optional external hard drive may be purchased separately and connected via designated communications interface |
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Storage
TCU5710, TCU5711, TCU5712, TCU5713 |
No Internal Storage
Uses an external PC connected via USB A/B cable carrying Ethernet |
| Dimension (H x W x D) | 17.5 x 21.5 x 7.5 inches / 44.5 x 54.6 x 19 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 40 lbs / 18.2 kg |
| Power Consumption | 400 Watts |
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| Input Voltage | 110/120 VAC; 50/60 Hz |
| Storage Temperature | 0-40ᴼC |
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| Operating Temperature | 0-40ᴼC |
| Relative Humidity | 20-90% non-condensing |
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Safety
TCU5610, TCU5611, TCU5612, TCU5613 |
UL 61010-1 / CE; IEC 6825 Laser Class 3R |
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Electromagnetic Compatibility
TCU5610, TCU5611, TCU5612, TCU5613 |
FCC Part 18; RSS-210/RSS Gen-210; EN 61326-1; EN 305 550-2 |
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Hazardous Substances
TCU5610, TCU5611, TCU5612, TCU5613 |
RoHS directive 2011/65/EC, WEEE directive 2002/96/EC |
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FCC
TCU5610, TCU5611, TCU5612, TCU5613 |
Designed to conform with Part 18 |
Applications
- Thickness measurement during coating application processes
- Multi-layer material and coating thickness measurement
- Multi-point measurement of extruded tubing and shapes (OD, ID, concentricity, ovality)
- Top and bottom balance of steel and textile cord tire ply
- Density and basis weight measurement
- Online process monitoring and control of moving samples