Sick UK has launched its next
generation laser distance
measurement sensor, DL100 Hi, that
achieves high levels of accuracy over
greater distances for positioning and
control in fast-moving environments.

The performance of the DL100Hi
can help achieve cost and operating
efficiencies in high speed automated
applications such as warehouse
storage and retrieval and in
distancing and collision prevention
for overhead cranes.

Sick UK says that with the
DL100Hi, it has significantly
improved control loop technology to
achieve faster and more accurate
position feedback. The sensor’s data
output supports applications with
acceleration values to 15m/s2. For
example, says Sick, storage and
retrieval systems can become more
efficient, achieving shorter run times
and more runs per hour.

Three measuring ranges are
offered: 0.15 to 100mm, 0.15 to
200mm, and 0.15 to 300mm with a
positional accuracy to ±2mm and
repeatability to ±0.5mm.