scanmeg single-point laser scanners

ScanMegScanMeg BBS+BBS+The BBS+ The BBS+

Single-point Laser ScannerSingle-point Laser Scanner

• Two models BBS+4” and 48” field Two models BBS+4” and 48” field of viewof view

• Waterproof NEMA enclosureWaterproof NEMA enclosure• Based on the popular Baby S laser Based on the popular Baby S laser

seriesseries• New universal brackets for end or New universal brackets for end or

side mountingside mounting• Stainless steel screwsStainless steel screws• Industrial sealed connectorIndustrial sealed connector• Analog 4-20 mA, serial and PnP Analog 4-20 mA, serial and PnP

outputoutput

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BBS+BBS+With over 800 BWith over 800 Babyaby S Type Laser Scanners in operation the new BBS+ with its S Type Laser Scanners in operation the new BBS+ with its waterproof enclosure will extend its usefulness into areas previously too severe. waterproof enclosure will extend its usefulness into areas previously too severe.

Current uses include:Current uses include:

•Cant height detection in front of horizontal bands, vertical gangs and Cant height detection in front of horizontal bands, vertical gangs and resawsresaws•Veneer thickness measurement in front of composer linesVeneer thickness measurement in front of composer lines•Measurement of defect on stickers feeding automatic stick placersMeasurement of defect on stickers feeding automatic stick placers•Quality Control installations in differential mode for thickness Quality Control installations in differential mode for thickness measurementsmeasurements•Sorter control for thickness and nominal widthsSorter control for thickness and nominal widths•Fence checker for board bounce-back at trimmersFence checker for board bounce-back at trimmers•Monitoring cant widths after canters or bandsawsMonitoring cant widths after canters or bandsaws•Activation of kickers for lumber sweeps – non contactActivation of kickers for lumber sweeps – non contact•Multiple units used as a low-cost edger optimizerMultiple units used as a low-cost edger optimizer•PNP output for impossible to locate photocell positionsPNP output for impossible to locate photocell positions•Manufacturing parts locationManufacturing parts location

BBS+ In Differential ModeBBS+ In Differential Mode

• Differential mode for Quality Differential mode for Quality ControlControl

• Use BBSUse BBS++48” at sawmill 48” at sawmill sorter and BBSsorter and BBS++4” in 4” in planermill applicationsplanermill applications

• Outputs thickness directly in Outputs thickness directly in inches in 4-20 mA or serialinches in 4-20 mA or serial

• Differential communication Differential communication modules for modules for single or single or multiple multiple scanners in daisy chain (eg. scanners in daisy chain (eg. Transverse scanning Transverse scanning applications)applications)

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Differential Communications ModuleDifferential Communications Module(3 analog outputs 4-20mA, 2 PNP contacts, RS-485 serial communication, 2 plug-in Ultra S, BBS4, (3 analog outputs 4-20mA, 2 PNP contacts, RS-485 serial communication, 2 plug-in Ultra S, BBS4,

BBS48 or SE)BBS48 or SE)

BBS+ #1 BBS+ #2

Connection to next module (daisy chain)

Push button to sequence through data:•Scanned value from BBS+ #1 (inches)

•Scanned value from BBS+ #2 (inches)

•Differential output (thickness, inches)

•Module parameters

•Module output median adjustment

LED: green = BBS+48”

yellow = BBS+4”(automatic indicator when installed)

Dipswitches for:•Baud rate

•Median adjustment

Data output connection to PLC or PC

Display indicator status Display data for BBS+ #1, #2 differential value or module parameters

Connection from previous module (daisy chain)

Push button for local differential calibration

Dipswitches for:•Module I.D.

•Termination (last module)

BBS+ SpecificationsBBS+ Specifications

BBS+ 4”BBS+ 4” BBS+ 48”BBS+ 48”

Field of viewField of view 6” 6” toto 10” 10” 12” 12” toto 60” 60”

AccuracyAccuracy 0.000.0011 -- 0.00 0.0055”” 0.006 0.006 -- 0.030” 0.030”

CommunicationCommunication RS-232, 4-20 mA, PNPRS-232, 4-20 mA, PNP

Scan rateScan rate 300 scans/sec300 scans/sec

Modes of operationModes of operation Normal, Normal, average and medianaverage and median

Power supplyPower supply 12 12 toto 24 volts 24 volts

Temperature rangeTemperature range 0º 0º toto 50º C, 32º 50º C, 32º toto 120º F 120º F

Differential modeDifferential mode OptionalOptional differential differential modulemodule

ULTRA S SpecificationsULTRA S Specifications

ULTRA SULTRA S

Field of viewField of view 8” 8” toto 32” 32”

AccuracyAccuracy 0.000.0011 -- 0.014” 0.014”


Scan rateScan rate 300, 600, 1200 scans/sec300, 600, 1200 scans/sec

Modes of operationModes of operation Normal, Normal, average and medianaverage and median




TYPE SE SpecificationsTYPE SE Specifications

SESE

Field of viewField of view 4” 4” toto 14’4” 14’4”

AccuracyAccuracy 0.00.01010 –– 0.100” 0.100”


Scan rateScan rate 75 or 300 scans/sec75 or 300 scans/sec

Modes of operationModes of operation Normal, Normal, Average and Average and MedianMedian




BBS+ Universal BracketsBBS+ Universal Brackets

Selection of fastener bracketsSelection of fastener brackets

• Universal End bracket (90º)Universal End bracket (90º)

• Side bracket (90º or 180º)Side bracket (90º or 180º)

• Stainless steel screwsStainless steel screws

• Solid aluminium block Solid aluminium block housinghousing

Type BBS+48 (top sensors Type BBS+48 (top sensors shown)shown) Type T Light-curtain ScannerType T Light-curtain Scanner

BBS48 scanners used to measure differential BBS48 scanners used to measure differential board thickness in a Cross-beam Edger board thickness in a Cross-beam Edger OptimizerOptimizer

Picture courtesy Automation & Electronics, New ZealandPicture courtesy Automation & Electronics, New Zealand

BBS48 scanners used to measure differential BBS48 scanners used to measure differential board thickness in a Cross-beam Edger board thickness in a Cross-beam Edger OptimizerOptimizer

Picture courtesy Automation & Electronics, New ZealandPicture courtesy Automation & Electronics, New Zealand

Type T Light-curtain ScannerType T Light-curtain ScannerType BBS+48 (top sensors Type BBS+48 (top sensors shown)shown)


BBS+48 BBS+48 DifferentialDifferential

Type SE Long-rangeType SE Long-rangeSingle-point scanner Single-point scanner (for lumber length)(for lumber length)

BBS+48 used with DIFF module to get board BBS+48 used with DIFF module to get board thickness in conjunction with the Type SE Long-thickness in conjunction with the Type SE Long-range scanner to determine board length.range scanner to determine board length.

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BBS4 sensors scan the kiln BBS4 sensors scan the kiln stickers and eliminate those stickers and eliminate those with severe twist, bow, crook, with severe twist, bow, crook, splits as well as broken ones.splits as well as broken ones.

BBS4 used to Eliminate bad SticksBBS4 used to Eliminate bad Sticks

Picture courtesy of Hogue IndustriesPicture courtesy of Hogue Industries


Veneer ApplicationVeneer Application

• Monitor veneer thickness Monitor veneer thickness across veneer or composed across veneer or composed panels.panels.

• DIFF Module provides DIFF Module provides thickness in inches or mm – all thickness in inches or mm – all calculations done in on-board calculations done in on-board CPU, not in PLC or PCCPU, not in PLC or PC

• Daisy-chain modules togetherDaisy-chain modules together• 0.001 – 0.005” precision0.001 – 0.005” precision• Co-ordinates with TVeneer Co-ordinates with TVeneer

defect scanner for composing defect scanner for composing lineslines


Board ApplicationsBoard Applications

• Installed with DIFF Installed with DIFF module to monitor module to monitor thickness of laid up thickness of laid up boards.boards.

• Checks for blow and Checks for blow and top sheet damage.top sheet damage.

• Multiple setups Multiple setups across sheetacross sheet

Board Length ApplicationBoard Length Application

• For stud length For stud length measurement place measurement place BBS48” at each endBBS48” at each end

• Provides accurate Provides accurate length measurement length measurement through Differential through Differential modulemodule

• For longer boards the For longer boards the Type SE has a range Type SE has a range of 4” – 14’4”of 4” – 14’4”

Board Length ApplicationBoard Length Application

• the Type SE has a the Type SE has a range of 4” – 14’4”range of 4” – 14’4”

• Can be combined with Can be combined with the BBS or ULTRA S the BBS or ULTRA S as indicated.as indicated.

• DIFF module DIFF module recognizes which recognizes which single-point lasers are single-point lasers are installed.installed.

Type SE Type SE

DIFF ModuleDIFF Module

Type BBS48”Type BBS48”

• SE laser scanner SE laser scanner installed over top installed over top tier of tilt hoist for tier of tilt hoist for positioning control.positioning control.

• BBS48 installed on BBS48 installed on fork structure to fork structure to locate stop positionlocate stop position

BBS48 in Differential forBBS48 in Differential for cantscantsBBS48 in Differential forBBS48 in Differential for cantscants

BBS48 in Differential forBBS48 in Differential for cants in Planer applicationcants in Planer application

4x ULTRA S in Differential 4x ULTRA S in Differential Mode forMode for planer outfeedplaner outfeed

BBS Laser BBS Laser scanners (3) (3)

• determine log diameter for reject or determine log diameter for reject or sortingsorting

Type SE Laser scannerType SE Laser scanner

• determines setback of log from log linedetermines setback of log from log line

Determination of log set back from log line and Determination of log set back from log line and approximate log diameter for log reject, sorting or gap approximate log diameter for log reject, sorting or gap controlcontrol

BBS Laser point forBBS Laser point for

Rough log diameterRough log diameter

Type SE Laser scanner for Type SE Laser scanner for setback from log line setback from log line measurementmeasurement

Measurement of log setback and Measurement of log setback and rough log diameter for oversize rough log diameter for oversize logs on Step-feeder or rough log logs on Step-feeder or rough log diameter to help with setting diameter to help with setting appropriate gapappropriate gap

Concentrator Link 10 Concentrator Link 10 InputsInputs

C-Link 10

TCP/IP linkEncoder input Splitter Encoder signal outputProgrammable Encoder signal dividerSerial link for configuration parametersAutomatically recognizes our Single point sensors Keeps in memory all data between Sync. input signalWorks in Pulse mode or window mode (Sync. signal) Connect up to 10 Single-point sensors per C-Link module Interface configuration software supplied with all modules

Single-point laser concentrator

Mounting

LED status

Sensor Input connector (1 to 6)

Sensor Input connector (7 to 10)Encoder and

supply connector

ScanMegScanMeg

ScanMeg Inc.ScanMeg Inc.3517 boul. Grande Allée3517 boul. Grande Allée

Boisbriand, QC J7H 1H5Boisbriand, QC J7H 1H5

CanadaCanada

Tel: 450.419.4555Tel: 450.419.4555

Fax: 450.419.4542Fax: 450.419.4542

www.scanmeg.comwww.scanmeg.com

ScanMeg WestScanMeg West10972 Swan Crescent10972 Swan Crescent

Surrey, BC V3R 5B6Surrey, BC V3R 5B6

CanadaCanada

Tel: 604.582.2157Tel: 604.582.2157

Fax: 604.582.2105Fax: 604.582.2105

Contact: John WilbyContact: John Wilby

[email protected]

www.scanmegwest.comwww.scanmegwest.com

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