Automation Technology Vision Sensors: 3D Sensors / Laser Profilers

Automation Technology 3D laser profilers feature cutting-edge 3D laser sensors with high-speed and high-precision resolution, and IP54 or IP67 protection for industrial environments. Automation Technology's 3D laser profilers are factory calibrated with profile speeds up to 200 kHz, and profile resolutions up to 4096 points/profile. The Automation Technology vision 3D sensor product line includes the C6 Series Compact 3D sensors, and the C6 MCS Modular Compact 3D Sensors. These innovative 3D sensors are suitable for numerous industries such as, inspection, automotive, infrastructure, and food and beverage. For more application examples using Automation Technology 3D scanning technology, read our blog, 3D Scanning Applications with AT Automation Technology.

C6 Series 3D High-Performance 3D Sensors Laser Profilers

C6 Series compact 3D sensor laser profilers feature a stunning combination of extremely high-speed and high-precision resolution. The C6 CS 3D laser dual head sensor profilers achieve profile speeds up to 200 kHz with a 3D data rate up to 128 million 3D points per second, and profile resolution up to 4096 points/profile, resolution X: up to 5 µm, and resolution Z: up to 0.2 µm. C6 CS 3D sensors support the latest 3D GigE Vision / GenICam 3D with 1 Gbit/s industry standards. CS sensors have IP67 protection for harsh environments. They are available with several laser configurations, and are available with 4 different sensor resolutions (1280, 2040, 3070, 4090).

MCS Series Modular Compact Modular 3D Sensors Laser Profilers

C6MCS Series 3D sensors are modular compact 3D sensor laser profilers that can be configured for your specific application. The MCS 3D laser profilers feature calibrated 3D laser triangulation sensors that includes a sensor module, laser module, and link module. They are available with 4 different sensor resolutions (1280, 2040, 3070, 4090), and they can also be configured with an optional dual-head sensor for higher measurement quality and occlusion-free 3D scans. These robust sensors feature IP67 protection for harsh industrial environments, and support the latest 3D GigE Vision / GenICam 3D with 1 Gbit/s industry standards.

ECS Series - ECO 3D Sensors Laser Profilers

C6 ECS 3D sensor laser profilers are high quality 3D sensor laser profilers with an excellent cost-performance ratio. The ECS 3D sensor laser profiler features a single head sensor with 2048 resolution, 43 kHz max speed, IP54 protection, and is available with a 100 mm or 160 mm FoVs. These laser profilers are GigE, GeniCam 3.0 compliant, and easy to integrate. The laser is a 2M class laser with a red wavelength. ECS sensor laser profilers are recommended for Food & Beverage, Logistics & Packaging, and Robot Vision.

Automation Technology C6 Series 3D sensors
C6 Series Compact 3D Sensors
  • Factory calibrated 3D sensors
  • Advanced 3D technology (HDR-3D)
  • Extremely high-speed and high-precision resolution
  • Profile speeds up to 200 kHz with a 3D data rate up to 128 million 3D points per second
Automation Technology MCS Series compact 3D sensor
MCS Series Modular Compact 3D Sensors
  • Optional dual-head sensors
  • Available with 1280, 2040, 3070, 4090 sensor resolutions
  • Measurement speed up to 26 kHz at 4096 points/profile
  • Modular compact 3D sensors configured for your application
ECS Series ECO 3D Sensors
  • Excellent price-performance ratio
  • 2048 resolution
  • Single head sensor
  • Selected field of views (FoVs): 100 / 160 mm

Automation Technology 3D Sensor Series in Comparison


Sensor Technical Specifications & Properties

SeriesECS Series
ECO 3D SENSORS
C6 Series
HIGH-PERFORMANCE 3D SENSORS
MCS Series
MODULAR 3D SENSORS
Resolution20481280 / 2048 / 3072 / 40961280 / 2048 / 3072 / 4096
SpeedMax. 43 kHzMax. WARP Speed (*) 204 kHzMax. WARP Speed (*) 204 kHz
Field of View (FoV) and Working DistanceSelected field of views (FoVs): 100 / 160 mmLarge selection of field of views (FoVs) from 7 to 1300 mmIndividually configurable
Dual headNoYesYes
Flexible ConfigurationNoNoYes
LaserClass 2M Red wavelength (660 nm)Classes 2M, 3R, 3B Available in different laser classes from 2M to High-Power Red (660 nm) + blue wavelengths (405 nm, 450 nm) Selected precision lasers with reduced sidelobes for optimized beam quality and intensity correctionClasses 2M, 3R, 3B Available in different laser classes from 2M to High-Power Red (660 nm) + blue wavelengths (405 nm, 450 nm) Selected precision lasers with reduced sidelobes for optimized beam quality and intensity correction
CalibrationAutomated AT calibrationAutomated AT calibration with individual precision calibrationAutomated AT calibration with individual precision calibration
Protection ClassIP54IP67IP67
Innovative AT Software & 3rd Party Integration
Application RecommendationFood & Beverage
Logistics & Packaging
Robot Vision
Electronics & Semicon
eMobility & Battery
Automotive Metrology
Industrial Automation
Welding
Pharma
Wood & Lumber
Electronics & Semicon
eMobility & Battery
Automotive
Metrologyv Industrial Automation
Transportation
Iron & Steelv Pharmav Sorting & Recycling


C6 3D Sensor Comparison Data

C6-1280C6-2040C6-3070C6-3070WC6-4090
Sensor typeCMOS
Shutter typeGlobal shutter
Resolution (H xV)1280 x 1024 Pixel2048 x 1088 Pixel3072 x 1020 Pixel3072 x 1020 Pixel4096 x 3072 Pixel
Pixel size6.6 µm x 6.6 µm5.5 µm x 5.5 µm6.6 µm x 6.6 µm6.6 µm x 6.6 µm5.5 µm x 5.5 µm
Sensor size8.448 mm x 6.758 mm11.264 mm x 5.984 mm20.275 mm x 6.632 mm20.275 mm x 6.732 mm22.528 mm x 16.896 mm
Image circle10.82 mm12.75 mm21.37 mm21.37 mm28.16 mm
Sensor format2/3"2/3"1.5"1.5"1.75"
Power consumptionmax. 15 W
ADC resolution12 bit10 bit10 bit10 bit10 bit
Extended dynamic rangeUp to 90 dB with activated Multi Slope Mode
Scan 3D extraction processMAX, TRSH, COG, FIR PEAK
High dynamic range imagingMulti Slope Mode
3D featuresMultipeak, Multipart, Region Tracking/Search, Autostart


Typical Profile Speed Depending on Number of Sensor Rows (Hz)*

*Internal values. The actual
usable profile speed may be
limited by the 1 Gbit/s
interface.
C6-1280 C6-2040 C6-3070 C6-3070WC6-4090
SENSOR
ROWS
WITH 1280
PIXEL PROFILE
WIDTH
WITH 688
PIXEL PROFILE
WIDTH
SENSOR
ROWS
SENSOR
ROWS
SENSOR
ROWS
SENSOR
ROWS
41211301727444434786664896204918424875
884034128388818604124784612176678820352
16521148482516132892430656241385041614925
32296155053332845648178384896712329733
6415893279416448959697149660314645740
12882491475112826571925083192344121283153
2564204758725613883842602384185122561658
5122123384951271076813177689621512851
10241067193810883381020994102073151024431
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