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.
- Bandwidth
- 1.5 GHz to 5 THz
- Dynamic Range
- 90 dB
- Delay
- 700 ps
- Spot Diameter
- Nominal 2 mm
Overview
The TCU5713 is a member of the Luna T-Ray® 5000 TCU57yz line of terahertz control units, the T-Ray® 5700 models. The control unit sends precisely controlled optical signals to T-Gauge sensor heads so that they can generate and receive terahertz signals. The processed waveforms allow several measurements to be made at the same time with a single sensor head. The T-Ray 5000 platform processes measured signals at up to 1,000 times per second.
The T-Ray® 5700 models have the same measurement capabilities as the T-Ray® 5600 and add cybersecurity features. The TCU57yz control unit runs from an external PC, so the customer's IT or cybersecurity department can maintain the operating system. The TCU connects to the external PC through a USB A/B cable that carries Ethernet, and the unit has no internal storage.
The instrument comes with two optical channels as standard. Within the series, the TCU5713 has the 700 ps delay configuration, which gives a 100 mm measurement range. The control unit works with a range of gauges and sensors connected through robust cabling, and T-Ray Server Software converts terahertz signals into measurement data. Communication protocols and I/O options let the system be integrated 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
- Simple user interface with independent measurement recipes
- Powerful and user-friendly application oriented software platform
- Abundance of communication protocols and I/O options
- Provides measurement data in engineering units
- Easy integration with industrial automation and robotics
- Fiber coupled sensor allows product scanning via high flex umbilical cable
- Uses an external PC so the operating system can be maintained by the customer IT/Cyber Security department
- Connects to the external PC via a USB A/B cable carrying Ethernet
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
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| Dynamic Range |
90 dB
Varies by sensor type; measured with EPG sensor type over 60 second measurement time
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| Delay | 700 ps |
| Spot Diameter | Nominal 2 mm |
| Working Distance | 1, 3, and 6 inches |
| Measurement Range | 100 mm |
| Measurement Precision | < 1 µm |
| Measurement Rate |
Up to 100 Hz
From the datasheet. The web page lists Up to 1,000 Hz for the equivalent TCU5613
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| Minimum Thickness |
15 µm
Depends on sensor type and measurement time; measured with EPG sensor type over 60 second measurement time
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| Communication Interfaces | 2 x Ethernet TCP/IP, 4 x USB |
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| 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 |
No Internal Storage
Optional external hard drive may be purchased separately and connected via designated communications interface
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| Dimension (H x W x D) | 17.5 x 21.5 x 7.5 inches / 44.5 x 54.6 x 19 cm |
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| 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 |
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
Documents & Resources
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