LTF Series

Laser Measurement Sensor

•P owerful sensor with advanced functions including:
- Remote teach - Laser inhibit
- Delay timers - Advanced measuring modes
• 50 to 24,000 mm sensing range
• Durable, IP67 metal housing with 100G shock rating
Durability and Precision Measurement
Rugged High Power

Class 2 laser emitter with

small, highly visible spot for
easy sensor alignment and
high excess gain

Durable acrylic lens

Rotatable M12 QD for Large high-performance

versatile mounting DDual Discrete NPN/PNP output
optical receiver lens
options is user-configurable with IO-Link
Analog output is 4-20 mA or
0-10 V depending on model
Remote input enables
Durable IP67-rated programming at a separate Easy to Set Up
zinc housing stands up interface
to extreme industrial
environments

Bright LED indicators provide Two-line, eight-character display

clear status indication for and pushbutton programming
analog output, discrete output for easy set up, troubleshooting
and power and real-time distance
measuring

Best-in-Class Combination of
Accuracy, Repeatability, and Range Time-of-Flight Measurement

50 mm 12 m

5 The LTF detects dark targets at 7

Repeatability (mm)

meters and white targets at Distance measured

3 12 meters with repeatability
<5 millimeters and accuracy from The LTF sensor uses time-of-flight measurement, emitting a pulsed light,
1 ±10 millimeters measuring the amount of time for the light to reflect off the object and
return to the sensor to calculate the distance. This enables sensing in
00 long-range applications across a wide variety of targets.
2 4 6 8 10 12
Distance (m)

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Best-in-Class Performance
High excess gain. High reliability. Rugged and durable.

Flexible Mounting Temperature Stability

Consistent detection of a target at an angle Stable performance across temperature

keeps inspections running all day and night

Challenging Targets

Shiny or metal Dark surface Round Uneven

Dynamically adjusted laser power increases output for dark targets or objects at steep angles, while reducing power for shiny
targets, providing accurate measurements across a wide range of challenging targets

Ambient Light Resistance Fast Response Speed

Designed to prevent errant readings due to ambient Measure fast moving targets with ease
light up to and beyond 40,000 lux

Applications

Log
Robot End Effector Dimensioning Palletizer Roll Diameter Transfer Press Automated Storage
Starts Measuring Right out of the Box
Choose from several TEACH modes and advanced settings to customize your application.

Fast and Easy Installation in Only 3 Steps

1. Mount the sensor 2. Align the sensor 3. Start Measuring

Visible spot for

easy alignment

Right out of the box the LTF provides a real-

Rotatable QD for time distance measurement and the analog
flexible mounting output measurement on an easy-to-read
eight-character display

TEACH Modes for Any Application

2-Point Teach Switch Point Teach

Teach two targets as the end points of the Teach target to automatically set a switching
analog span or discrete output window threshold in front of or behind target for
background suppression or foreground
suppression applications

Mid-Point Teach­ Push Button Adjust

Teach a window of user-defined Manually set analog and discrete output end
size around a target points without presenting a target

Advanced Settings

Advanced Measurement Modes Delay Timers

Driven by an external trigger, the LTF can continuously The Timer option sets:
measure and output values such as: • ON/OFF Delays
• minimum value • One-Shot timers between 1 to 9999 ms
• maximum value
• average value or more

Invert the display Cross-talk Avoidance

Use the View option to invert the display for readability Use Master/slave mode to
eliminate any chance of cross-talk
between sensor pairs. Use Laser
Enable to avoid cross-talk when
using more than two sensors.
display inverted

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 Loop Control
Loop Control on a Calendering Machine
Application Challenge
Measurement of loops of material are used to adjust
machine speed and avoid excessive or insufficient
tension that can damage the material. The dark
color and sheen of the rubber makes consistent and
accurate detection at a long range difficult for most
sensors.
Solution
The LTF takes advantage of high excess gain, superior
signal processing and automatic adaptive laser
power control to enable the sensor to reliably detect
challenging dark and reflective targets from a distance
and at an angle.

TEACH Mode
Teach an analog window around the ideal loop position using midpoint
teach.

 eaching the ideal loop position at

T
the mid point quickly sets the analog
window to cover the full range of
loop motion.

4
12 mA
20

Advanced Settings
Set the reference point to zero at the midpoint to show the loop
position measurement on the LTF display.

Shifting the zero reference from the

face of the sensor to the midpoint
allows the operator to determine if
the loop is above or below the ideal
position.

+1000

ref pt 0

-1000
Part Presence or Absence
Weld Cell Error Proofing
Application Challenge
The presence and position of the component must
be verified before the weld can be made. If the
component is missing or incorrectly placed, the panel
will be unusable.
Solution
The exceptional linearity, repeatability and resolution
offered by the LTF ensure that the part will be
detected in the correct position and any variations
will result in an output sent to stop the robot before
welding begins.

TEACH Mode
Set a single switchpoint for background suppression.

In single switchpoint mode, the

background is taught and the
placed object is detected.

ON Advanced Settings
Background/OFF Laser enable

 he remote input is used to turn OFF the

T
emitter when workers are in the cell.

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 Fill Level
Monitoring Levels Inside a
High-Volume Hopper
Application Challenge
Dust and other debris generated during the
processing of peanuts can accumulate on the face
of a sensor. Gradually this can negatively affect a
sensor's performance and may result in unscheduled
downtime for maintenance.
Solution
An LTF Series sensor with IO-Link communicates
configuration and application trending data via
an IO-Link master device to a controller on an
industrial network. Monitoring data such as excess
gain can help identify debris build-up and assists in
preventative maintenance and maximizing machine
uptime. If the sensor is ever damaged and requires
replacement, configuration data saved on the IO-Link
master will automatically update the new sensor.

Discovery Mode
Easily identify which sensor on the factory floor requires
maintenance by sending a signal via IO-Link to have all three
lights flash

Industrial Ethernet

IO-Link Master

PLC Control System

 LTF Series Sensor
Laser Sensing
Family Range (m) Output Class Mode Connector

LTF 12 I C2 LD Q

12 I = 4 to 20 mA analog and C2 = Class 2 LD = Laser diffuse Q = Rotatable M12 QD

24 (1) NPN/PNP discrete
QD models require mating cordset
U = 0 to 10 V analog and
(1) NPN/PNP discrete
K = Dual discrete (NPN/PNP
configurable) with IO-Link

Specifications

38 mm
68.7 mm

Power 12 to 30 V dc Environmental IEC IP67

Rating
Range 50 mm to 24000 mm
(1.97 in to 472.44 in) Repeatability ± 0.15 to 2 mm
(1σ)
Response Fast: 1.5 ms
66 mm Time Standard: 8 ms Beam 6.5 mm at 50 mm
Medium: 32 ms Spot Size 10 mm at 7500 mm
Slow: 256 ms 12.5 mm at 12000 mm
35 mm at 24000 mm
Operating −4 °F to +131°F
Conditions (−20 °C to +55 °C) Certifications

Construction Housing: Die-cast zinc 3TJJ IND. CONT. EQ.

Window: Acrylic

Accessories

SMBLTFFA
includes 3/8" bolt Type Length Model
for mounting 2 m (6 ft) MQDEC2-506
SMBLTFFAM10 5 m (15 ft) MQDEC2-515
5-Pin M12 QD
includes 10 mm
with Shield 9 m (30 ft) MQDEC2-530
bolt for mounting
SMBLTFFAM12 15 m (50 ft) MQDEC2-550
Clamps directly onto For right-angle models add RA to the model
SMBLTFL SMBLTFU industry standard number. Example: MQDEC2-506RA
bracket systems of
1/2" or 12 mm rods

Type Length Model

2 m (6 ft) MQDEC-406SS
Double-ended
4-pin M12 QD (for 4 m (12 ft) MQDEC-412SS
RWAMSLTF use with IO-Link 6 m (20 ft) MQDEC-420SS
models)
9 m (30 ft) MQDEC-430SS

SMBAMSLTFIP
Kit includes 1 mounting
plate and 2 replacement The RSD1QP remote display is designed
windows to provide easy sensor configuration and
SMBAMSLTFP
monitoring. It can be used for initial setup by
equipment manufacturers with the ability to
copy settings across many sensors.
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