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Functional Principle, Technical Data
Industrial Performance Unit
2.
Functional Principle, Technical Data
2.1
Short Description
The Industrial Performance Unit is a powerful computing platform for the efficient commissioning of Micro-Epsilon sen-
sors and systems, which offers full compatibility for inline processes in customer applications.
You can connect Micro-Epsilon sensors to the Industrial Performance Unit via the GigE Vision standard. The intuitive
3DInspect software with Valid3D technology from Micro-Epsilon enables simple sensor parameter setting, which allows
measurements to start immediately. The Industrial Performance Unit directly processes three-dimensional data, which is
subsequently evaluated and assessed via the 3DInspect software.
Industrial Ethernet (TCP/IP, UDP, Modbus protocol) or the fieldbuses listed below are available for outputting results and
controlling the system:
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PROFINET
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EtherNet/IP
The flexible, industrial-grade hardware with passive cooling allows easy and space-saving installation. This makes inte-
gration in a control cabinet or directly in the machine very easy. Thanks to the intuitive 3DInspect software, Micro-Epsilon
sensors can be commissioned efficiently. Accessories such as monitors and keyboards can be connected to the com-
puter without a problem.
2.2
System Design
The Industrial Performance Unit, referred to as “controller” for short in the following, is the link between 3D sensors and
an industrial environment. The captured 3D data are computed by the Industrial Performance Unit and transmitted to a
PLC, for example.
scanCONTROL
Industrial Performance Unit
PLC
surfaceCONTROL
reflectCONTROL
Fig. 1 Measurement setup variants with 3D sensors by Micro-Epsilon
