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.

Bandwidth: 1.5 GHz to 5 THz
Dynamic Range: 90 dB
Delay: 160 ps
Spot Diameter: Nominal 2 mm

Datasheet

Overview

The TCU5612 is a configuration of the Luna T-Ray® 5600 Terahertz Control Unit, part of the T-Ray® 5000 platform. It has a 160 ps delay, which gives a 25 mm measurement range. The 5600 generation has redesigned optical subsystems and updated electronics for reliability, maintainability and performance.

The control unit sends precisely controlled optical signals to T-Gauge sensor heads, which generate and receive the terahertz signals. A single sensor head can take several measurements at once from the processed waveforms. The unit has two optical channels as standard and works in reflection or transmission.

Typical uses are precision thickness measurement of single-layer and multi-layer materials and coatings, multi-point measurement of extruded shapes, density and basis weight measurement, and high-speed measurement of moving samples for online process monitoring and control.

Software and integration

The TCU connects to a range of gauges and sensors through umbilical cabling and connection interfaces. T-Ray® Server Software turns terahertz signals into measurement data in engineering units. Several communication protocols and I/O options are available for integration with industrial automation and robotics.

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 parallel 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

Specifications

Measurement Performance

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
Delay	160 ps
Spot Diameter	Nominal 2 mm
Working Distance	1, 3, and 6 inches
Measurement Range	25 mm
Measurement Precision	< 1 µm
Measurement Rate	Up to 1,000 Hz Datasheet value; the product web page lists Up to 100 Hz for TCU5612
Minimum Thickness	15 µm Depends on sensor type and measurement time; measured with EPG sensor type over 60 second measurement time

Data Storage / Communication Interfaces

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]
Storage	128 GB Internal SSD, Optional External HD Optional external hard drive may be purchased separately and connected via designated communications interface

Mechanical Data

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

Electrical Data

Power Consumption	400 Watts
Input Voltage	110/120 VAC; 50/60 Hz

Environmental Data

Storage Temperature	0-40ᴼC
Operating Temperature	0-40ᴼC
Relative Humidity	20-90% non-condensing

Conformance to Standards

Safety	UL 61010-1 / CE; IEC 6825 Laser Class 3R
Electromagnetic Compatibility	FCC Part 18; RSS-210/RSS Gen-210; EN 61326-1; EN 305 550-2
Hazardous Substances	RoHS directive 2011/65/EC, WEEE directive 2002/96/EC
FCC	Designed to conform with Part 18

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's documentation. See the datasheet for complete and current values.

Applications

Thickness measurement during coating application processes
Multi-point measurements of extruded tubing and shapes (OD, ID, concentricity, ovality)
Top and bottom balance of steel and textile cord tire ply
Density and basis weight measurements for multiple materials
Online process monitoring and control of moving samples