EuroWire March 2018

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New high-speed diameter gauge

PROTON Products, a global provider of precision measurement and control products for the wire and cable industries, has launched its high-speed InteliSENS DG-k Series diameter gauge. This instrument delivers fast measurement performance with scan rates of up to 10,000 scans/second/axis for product quality supervision. The solid-state DG-k series diameter gauge provides dual and triple axis-diameter measurement capability for accurate, trouble-free, long-term reliability. Proton’s InteliSENS DG-k instrument uses eye-safe LED light sources combined with high-speed digital signal processing (DSP) and a proprietary optical bench for diameter measurement, control, inspection and alarming during on-line production. LED light sources cover the entire circumference of the product for total product quality measurement, inspection and reporting. Integrated air wipes ensure the optical path is kept clean for continuous, accurate measurement. All of Proton Products’ instruments are supplied with intelligent, easy-to-integrate capabilities as standard that feature a broad range of embedded process interfaces. This includes Ethernet, RS-232 and Wi-Fi communications with optional Profibus, Profinet, DeviceNet and Industrial Protocol that can be substituted for the Ethernet communications interface.

▲ ▲ The InteliSENS DG-k from Proton Products

controller for insulation line extruders and capstan drives. An optional integrated lump and neck flaw detection capability is available for single measurement flaw detection (SMFD). A fast fourier transform (FFT) analysis option helps pinpoint the source of process disturbances for greater productivity and reduced scrap. Finally, a statistical process (SPC) reporting option helps monitor and control the process to ensure that it operates at its full potential with optimum product uniformity and conformity.

Proton Products International – USA Website : www.protonproduct.com

InteliSENS DG-k options include an integrated PI feedback

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