T-Ray 5000 TCU5710 Terahertz Control Unit with External PC (320 ps Delay)
Two-channel T-Ray 5000 terahertz control unit with 320 ps delay, 50 mm measurement range and an external PC for customer-managed cybersecurity.
- Bandwidth
- 1.5 GHz to 5 THz
- Dynamic Range
- 90 dB
- Delay
- 320 ps
- Spot Diameter
- Nominal 2 mm
Overview
The Luna TCU5710 is a T-Ray 5000 terahertz control unit from the TCU57yz line. It delivers precisely controlled optical signals to T-Gauge sensor heads, which use them to generate and receive terahertz signals. The processed waveforms allow multiple measurements to be made simultaneously with a single sensor head.
The TCU5710 is the 320 ps delay configuration, providing a 50 mm measurement range at measurement rates of up to 100 Hz. The unit comes standard with two optical channels for simultaneous measurements in reflection or transmission.
External PC architecture
The TCU57yz control units offer the same measurement capabilities as the TCU56xx models, with added cybersecurity features. The control unit uses an external PC, so the operating system can be maintained by the customer's IT or cybersecurity department. The TCU connects to the external PC via a USB A/B cable carrying Ethernet, and the unit itself has no internal storage.
Integration
The control unit works with a range of Luna gauges and sensors connected through umbilical cabling. T-Ray Server Software converts terahertz signals into measurement data in engineering units, and multiple communication protocols and I/O options support integration with industrial automation and robotics.
Key Features
- Ultra high speed measurements of moving samples for online process monitoring
- High precision thickness measurements of single and multi-layer material structures
- Dual parallel optical channels for multiple simultaneous measurements in either reflection or transmission
- External PC allows the operating system to be maintained by the customer IT/Cyber Security department
- Connects to the external PC via a USB A/B cable carrying Ethernet
- Simple user interface with independent measurement recipes
- Powerful and user-friendly application oriented software platform
- Abundance of communication protocols and I/O options
- Provides measurement data in engineering units
- Easy integration with industrial automation and robotics
- Fiber coupled sensor allows product scanning via high flex umbilical cable
- Certified by Underwriters Laboratories and CE marked
- Compliant with FDA CDRH laser safety regulations and tested to meet FCC Part 18
Specifications
| Bandwidth |
1.5 GHz to 5 THz
Depends on sensor type and measurement time; measured with EPG sensor type over 60 second measurement time
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| Dynamic Range |
90 dB
Varies by sensor type; measured with EPG sensor type over 60 second measurement time
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| Delay | 320 ps |
| Spot Diameter | Nominal 2 mm |
| Working Distance | 1, 3, and 6 inches |
| Measurement Range | 50 mm |
| Measurement Precision | < 1 µm |
| Measurement Rate | Up to 100 Hz |
| Minimum Thickness |
15 µm
Depends on sensor type and measurement time; measured with EPG sensor type over 60 second measurement time
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| Communication Interfaces | 2 x Ethernet TCP/IP, 4 x USB |
|---|---|
| Communication Protocols | XML over Ethernet, TCP / IP |
| Programmable Inputs / Outputs | Digital I/O, 24 V |
| External Inputs | 6 Encoder Inputs [A/B/Z or Step and Direction] |
| Storage |
No Internal Storage
Optional external hard drive may be purchased separately and connected via designated communications interface
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| Dimension (H x W x D) | 17.5 x 21.5 x 7.5 inches / 44.5 x 54.6 x 19 cm |
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| Weight | 40 lbs / 18.2 kg |
| Power Consumption | 400 Watts |
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| Input Voltage | 110/120 VAC; 50/60 Hz |
| Storage Temperature | 0-40 °C |
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| Operating Temperature | 0-40 °C |
| Relative Humidity | 20-90% non-condensing |
Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's documentation. See the datasheet for complete and current values.
Applications
- Thickness measurement during coating application processes
- Multi-point measurements of extruded tubing and shapes (OD, ID, concentricity, ovality)
- Top and bottom balance of steel and textile cord tire ply
- Density and basis weight measurements for multiple materials
- Online process monitoring and control of moving samples
Options & Accessories
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Umbilical Cable | Umbilical Cable (10 or 30 meter) |
| Lens options | Lens options (1”, 3”, or 6” focal length) |
| Mounting Brackets | Wall, shelf, or rack mount brackets |
| Spectroscopy Rail | Spectroscopy Rail |
| External HD | Optional external hard drive — Purchased separately and connected via designated communications interface |
| T-Ray Basic | T-Ray Basic software |
| T-Ray Server | T-Ray Server software |
| T-Ray Imaging | T-Ray Imaging software |
| T-Ray Security | T-Ray Security software |
| T-Ray Server Emulator | T-Ray Server Emulator software |
Documents & Resources
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