Research Article

A Set-Up of 7 Laser Triangulation Sensors and a Draw-Wire Sensor for Measuring Relative Displacement of a Piston Rod Mechanical Lead-Through Transmission in an Offshore Wave Energy Converter on the Ocean Floor

Table 1

Table of technical data for optoNCDT 1700-20.

Measuring range20 mm
Start of measuring range (SMR)40 mm
Midrange (MMR)50 mm
End of measuring range (EMR)60 mm
Linearity (of FSO)<0.015% FSO (3 μm or ±1.5 μm), from factory calibration protocol (Catalogue value: <0.08% FSO)
Resolution1.5 μm (at 2.5 kHz without averaging)
Measuring rate312.5 Hz–2.5 kHz (adjustable)
Light sourceSemiconductor laser <1 mW, 670 nm (red)
Spot diameter
 SMR320 μm
 MMR45 μm
 EMR320 μm
Operation temperature0+ 50°C
Temperature stability0.01% FSO/°C
Output0–10 V, 4–20 mA or RS 422
Power supply24 VDC, max 150 mA
Permissible ambient light (at 2.5 kHz)10 000 lux
Laser safety classClass 2 acc. DIN EN 60825-1: 2001-11
EMCEN 61000-6-3, EN 61000-6-2
Housing materialZinc die casting
Sensor cable length0.25 m, option: 3 m or 10 m
Protection classIP 65
Vibration2 g/20500 Hz
Mechanical shock15 g/6 ms
Weight (with 0.25 m cable)550 g