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News Release from: K-Tek | Subject: SureShot
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 23 February 2004
Low cost, high accuracy laser level
transmitter
K-TEK, a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art level instrumentation for liquid and bulk solids detection, today announced the SureShot family of low-cost, laser level transmitters
K-TEK, a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art level instrumentation for liquid and bulk solids detection, today announced the SureShot family of low-cost, laser level transmitters The lightweight, corrosion-resistant SureShot features a unique, all-digital design that delivers high performance for complex level and positioning applications
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 7 Jun 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Using an advanced timing system and sophisticated digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms, the SureShot is able to select true signals, even in the harshest of conditions.
In addition, the SureShot architecture ensures users are up and running quickly because it requires no calibration or special configuration software.
The K-TEK SureShot is designed for level measurement and positioning applications that use pellets, slurries, opaque liquids, in bins and silos.
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It is priced at one-third to one-fifth the price of competing laser systems and is more accurate and flexible than similarly priced ultrasonic instruments.
Two models are available - the SureShot 50 with a measurement range of 1 to 50 feet (0.3 to 15 meters), and the SureShot 30 with a measurement range of 1 to 30 feet (0.3 to 10 meters).
"The leading-edge design of the SureShot laser level transmitter is light years ahead," said Ivo Radanov, Product Manager for Lasers and Ultrasonics at K-TEK Corp.
"Whether you're positioning moving machine or measuring level in closed vessels, the SureShot is the fastest and most cost-effective method for detecting continuous level and position.
The instrument is already calibrated, so set-up is quick and easy.
Simply place the unit in position and run".
All Digital Design.
The SureShot features an all-digital design that provides speed and accuracy in a compact unit.
A unique hardware timing system and sophisticated DSP software architecture are geared to last pulse detection.
This means the SureShot is able to select true signals regardless of the presence of surrounding noise, such as rock dust or chemical vapours.
The transmitter also offers variable gain and power for better dust penetration.
Colour compensation corrects for weak or excessive return signals, even at high speeds.
The SureShot fast update rate of up to 3 readings per second allows it to track rapid movements.
This is especially useful for cone crushing applications in rock quarries and mines or extrusions from screw conveyors.
In these cases accurate measurements are needed in the face of vibration, noise, and a rapidly changing surface.
The narrow laser beam of the SureShot transmitter easily penetrates dust and its high speed means operators can quickly get the measurements they need for advanced functionality, such as applying PID control to the feeding of the crusher and the torque of the machinery's electrical motor.
Such capabilities result in increased productivity and a longer life for the equipment being used.
State-of-the-Art Laser Technology.
The SureShot transmitter uses a pulsed laser diode for all measurements.
A laser pulse has an extremely small wavelength of approx 1 micrometer.
This is smaller than the surface roughness of solids encountered in process control and orders of magnitude smaller than radar, which has a wavelength of 10,000-30,000 micrometers.
As a result, the SureShot has virtually no beam divergence; it can be narrowly focused and can measure surfaces at any angle.
This means it can be used in narrow passages with unusual internal structures yet receive no interference from surrounding objects, such as the walls of a silo, grids, or gratings.
The SureShot is also immune to reflections and echoes.
As a result, it provides consistent performance on solids and total immunity to "cone up" and "cone down" variations in the material being measured.
The SureShot is easily programmed with a Palm handheld device or a desktop/laptop personal computer.
No special configuration software is needed.
Convenient, portable mounting options allows users to position the laser in any direction.
A stainless steel dust tube can be added for demanding chemical environments.
K-TEK uses Class 1 lasers, making the SureShot products safe for the human eye.
No special safety glasses are required.
Pricing and Delivery.
K-TEK SureShot laser level transmitters are available for immediate shipment.
Prices for the SureShot 30 start at USD1,500.
Prices for the SureShot 50 start at USD1,700.
Delivery is one week from receipt of order.
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