Micro-Epsilon has expanded its confocal sensor portfolio with compact models delivering accurate, non-contact distance measurements, improved flexibility and reliable performance in restricted installation spaces.
Micro-Epsilon has expanded its confocalDT IFS2404 sensor family with new compact confocal chromatic sensors designed to improve high-precision, non-contact distance and displacement measurements. The latest additions provide greater installation flexibility while maintaining stable measurement performance across a wide range of industrial applications.
The expanded range includes the new IFS2404-18 model, which features an 18 mm measuring range and an offset distance of approximately 61 mm. Positioned between the existing 10 mm and 28 mm variants, the sensor is intended for applications where installation space is limited but accurate measurements remain essential. Typical uses include inspecting components inside narrow openings, microtiter vessels and other confined spaces.
According to the company, the sensor’s optical design produces a narrow light cone that enables reliable measurements even in difficult-to-access areas. A numerical aperture of 0.17 and a maximum measuring angle of ±9° help minimise sensitivity to tilted components and mounting deviations, ensuring stable readings on slightly curved surfaces and shallow flanks while reducing alignment requirements during installation.
Micro-Epsilon has also expanded the IFS2404 portfolio with additional standalone models, including the IFS2404-1, IFS2404-3 and IFS2404-6, which are now available individually rather than only as bundled configurations. The company has further introduced the IFS2404-4, offering a 4 mm measuring range in a slim cylindrical design that simplifies integration into space-constrained equipment.
All new sensor variants are compatible with the company’s confocalDT IFC controllers, allowing users to integrate them into existing measurement systems with minimal effort. By broadening its sensor portfolio, Micro-Epsilon aims to provide manufacturers and system integrators with more flexible options for precision measurement tasks across industrial automation, quality inspection, electronics manufacturing and laboratory applications requiring accurate, non-contact distance measurement.
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