I3MS – Inline Infrared Imaging Monitoring System
Technical information
Components |
Infrared camera with real-time processing electronics and waterblock |
Process compatibility |
Laser welding, arc welding, LMD, cladding, WAAM, others |
Mechanical integration |
Coaxial & off-axis operation |
Laser optics compatibility |
Transmission of infrared signal (above 1.1 um) from the process area to the optical port is required* |
Output |
Analog signal output (0 VDC – 10 VDC) proportional to width of melt pool / HAZ Configurable span |
Dimensions (mm) |
Infrared camera: 88 mm x 60 mm x 92 mm Connection box: 124.5 mm x 102 mm x 28 mm |
Weight |
0.5 kg |
Power supply |
24 VDC, 6 W |
Imaging lens |
CaF2, f=50 mm, F#2.25 with manual focus mechanism |
Mechanical enclosure |
IP67 rated mechanical enclosure with embedded heatsink |
Mechanical interface |
C-mount thread with counterthread for tight adjustment |
Field of view |
Coaxial: dependent on the optical system installed in the laser optics |
Infrared camera |
VPD PbSe camera, 64×64 pixels (pixel size: 50 microns) |
Communication interface |
Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
Software |
I3MS Acquisition and Configuration SW v.1.0 |
Minimum requirements |
PC with processor i5, RAM memory: 8 GB |
Process monitoring |
Selectable configurations: Manual, Tracks, Continuous |
Indicators |
Melt pool / HAZ width, Infrared image, Laser status |
Other features |
Laser ON/OFF digital input (optocoupled) |
Accesories |
3-color light pole indicator |
Images