Our newest Dimetix D-series long range laser distance sensors are the best we have ever offered. Laser-View Technologies has been distributing the Dimetix lasers sensors since 2007 in the USA and this is by far, the best Dimetix sensor class we have ever seen!
Dimetix D-Series
The Dimetix D-series standard family consists of the following 8 models
How We Compare to Competition
We offer several models to meet a variety of requirements and price points.
- Small spot size: approx 0.15” spot size close to laser; grows to only about 2” size at 100 meters
- Extended temperature ranges from -40 to +60°C available
- Up to 500 m measuring range; 100 m to a natural target
- Up to 1 mm absolute accuracy over entire range, independent of color, texture, and actual distance
- Fast measurements up to 250 Hz with 1 kHz output
- Outdoor and Indoor use
- Shock and vibration certified
- Variety of outputs
- Built in standard: RS232, RS485/422, SSI encoder, analog, digital I/O
- Optional Ethernet IP, Profinet, EtherCat available integrated to the sensor make integration with Allen Bradley and Siemens controllers simple
- Full line of accessories
- including NEMA 4X & explosion rated enclosures
- Mounting brackets
- Cabling
- Displays and process meters
Characteristics
- Superior measurement robustness with the best repeatability we have ever offered
- Fast readings: Up to 250 Hz measurement rate with up to 1 kHz. output rate
- Up to 1 mm accuracy, 0.10 mm resolution
- Read on bright, dark, hot, and textured surfaces, including hot metals in steel mills and foundries
- 500 m range; 100 m with NO reflective target!
- Extended temp range
- Direct integration with Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Bechkoff plus many other PLC controllers through Industrial Ethernet protocols
- Variety of outputs standard:
- Built in standard: RS232, RS485/422, SSI encoder, analog, digital I/O
- Direct integration with Allen Bradley (Rockwell Automation), Siemens, and Bechkoff plus many other PLC controllers through Industrial Ethernet protocols
- Optional integration via Ethernet IP, Profinet, EtherCat are available to make the sensor integration with Allen Bradley and Siemens controllers simple
Measuring variety of characteristics:
- Distance
- Position
- Size (width, diameter)
- Level
Dimetix D-series lasers are ideal for a wide variety of industries:
- Metals production, including steel and aluminum production
- Materials handling, including ASRS, AGV systems and overhead cranes
- Level and size control
- Structural monitoring
Model | DPE-10-500 / DPE-30-500 | DEN-10-500 | DEH-30-500 | DAN-10-150 | DAN-30-150 | DAE-10-050 | DBN-50-050 |
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Part Number | 500630 / 500636 | 500637 | 500638 | 500632 | 500634 | 500633 | 500635 |
Specification | |||||||
Typical accuracy @ ±2σ (@ ±1σ) |
±1 (±0.5) mm / ±3 (±1.5) mm | ± 1 (±0.5) mm | ± 3 (±1.5) mm | ± 1 (±0.5) mm | ±3 (±1.5) mm | ±1 (±0.5) mm | ±5 (±2.5) mm |
Typical repeatability @ ±2σ (@ ±1σ) |
±0.3 (±0.15) mm / ±0.7 (±0.35) mm | ±0.3 (±0.15) mm | ± 0.7 (±0.35) mm | ± 0.3 (±0.15) mm | ±0.7 (±0.35) mm | ±0.3 (±0.15) mm | ±1.8 (±0.9) mm |
Measuring range on natural surfaces |
0.05…~100 m | 0.05…~100 m | 0.05…~100 m | 0.05…~100 m | 0.05…~100 m | 0.05…~50 m | 0.05…~50 m |
Measuring range on reflective foil |
~0.5…500 m | ~0.5…500 m | ~0.5…500 m | ~40…150 m | ~40…150 m | ~40…50 m | N/A |
Max. measuring rate | 250 Hz | 100 Hz | 100 Hz | 100 Hz | 100 Hz | 100 Hz | 10 Hz |
Max. output rate | 1 kHz | 50 Hz | 50 Hz | 50 Hz | 50 Hz | 50 Hz | 10 Hz |
Operating temperature | -40…+60°C | -10…+50°C | -10…+60°C | -10… +50°C | -10…+50°C | -40…+60°C | -10…+50°C |
Degree of protection | IP65 | IP65 | IP65 | IP65 | IP65 | IP65 | IP65 |
Power supply | 12…30 VDC (0.5A @ 24 VDC) | 12…30 VDC (0.15A @ 24 VDC) | 12…30 VDC (0.15A @ 24 VDC) | 12…30 VDC (0.15A @ 24 VDC) | 12…30 VDC (0.15A @ 24 VDC) | 12…30 VDC (0.15A @ 24 VDC) | 12…30 VDC (0.5A @ 24 VDC) |
Laser red, visible (Laser Class 2, <1mW) |
C12 | C12 | C12 | C12 | Cl2 | C12 | C12 |
Typical diameter of laser dot @ 10, 50, 100 m |
7 x 3 mm; 28 x 13 mm; 55 x 30 mm | 7 x 3 mm; 28 x 13 mm; 55 x 30 mm | 7 x 3 mm; 28 x 13 mm; 55 x 30 mm | 7 x 3 mm; 28 x 13 mm; 55 x 30 mm | 7 x 3 mm; 28 x 13 mm; 55 x 30 mm | 7 x 3 mm; 28 x 13 mm; 55 x 30 mm | 7 x 3 mm; 28 x 13 mm; 55 x 30 mm |
Dimension (L x W x H) | 140 x 78 x 48 mm | 140 x 78 x 48 mm | 140 x 78 x 48 mm | 140 x 78 x 48 mm | 140 x 78 x 48 mm | 140 x 78 x 48 mm | 140 x 78 x 48 mm |
Weight | 350 g | 350g | 350g | 350g | 350 g | 350 g | 350 g |
Interfaces: All models have the following specifications:
- Analog output, programmable: 0/4…20 mA
- Max. error analog output: ±0.1%
- Digital input, programmable: 1
- Digital output, programmable / error display: 2 / 1
- Serial Interfaces: RS-232, RS-422 / RS-485
- Encoder output: SSI
- USB, only for configuration: USB mini
- Industrial interfaces (optional internal): EtherNet/IP / PROFINET / EtherCAT
Connection: All models connect via screw terminals.
Optional Accessories
Optional accessory caps shown.

PROFINET Interface

EtherNet/IP Interface

EtherCAT Interface