TMS 5000

TMS 5000: Long Standoff Non-Contact Thickness Gage

          Up to 24 inch standoff

          2 (two) 30mm diameter gage heads per measurement

The TMS 5000 is a non-contact, ultrasonic thickness measurement system for use in hostile environments where there is airborne contamination, hot product, large environmental temperature changes and the potential for mechanical damage to the sensors. In addition, it is for applications requiring 0.001" accuracy or better. The TMS 5000 thickness system is similar to the older, discontinued TMS-1000 but with the double reference transducer and controller. The picture below shows the older single reference bar transducer (left) with the new, improved, patented double reference bar transducer (right).

The TMS-5000, measures two known points in space so that if the wave form changes it won’t affect the measurement. All drift, for any reason, is eliminated. The TMS-5000 is intended for environments with moderate to heavy airborne contamination.

Ultrasonic Arrays thickness gages are used to measure materials that are produced in a process environment. UA thickness gages are "embedded" in the process line and measure the product thickness as it is transferred. The gages automatically recalibrate themselves for anything that affects the measurement, even if the process line or fixture moves. The result is a repeatable, accurate, real time measurement that is more accurate and repeatable than a hand micrometer measurement. Measurement is real time, so set up is faster and the process can be automatically adjusted. Every product is measured, assuring the customer's specification will be met. Measuremate software provides sophisticated grading rules and is used to determine the cause of variation, earlier in the process. Measuremate is also used to optimize the production process and provides important SPC data to control the process.

UAI has been installing non-contact ultrasonic thickness gages for over 20 years. Constant development has resulted in increased accuracy, added features to allow for less than perfect fixturing and use in ever harsher environments, automatic calibration for everything that affects the measurement, fail safe features, diagnostics and software that improves quality and increases profit. These developments and improvements have made UAI non-contact thickness gages the standard in many industries.

UAI gages can be used as stand alone systems and do not require a computer. Individual gages are microprocessor controlled and are programmed via a keypad and display.

PERFORMANCE

Accuracy: +/-0.00025" or +/-0.025% of the sum of the distances from the transducers to the target surfaces; whichever is greater for distances up to 5" +/-0.033% from 1.5" up to 4" and +/-0.05% thereafter.
Repeatability: +/-0.05% of the distance from the transducers to the target
Inspection Rate: Variable to 58 measurements per second
Operating Range: 0.2" - 23.999" or 5mm - 609mm (Transducer to target)
Thickness Range:
0.004" - 9.9999" in 0.0001 resolution mode
0.004" - 99.999" in 0.001 resolution mode
0.1mm - 99.999mm in 0.001mm resolution mode
0.1mm - 999.99mm in 0.01mm resolution mode
Off-Axis Alignment: +/- 2.5 to 5 degrees depending on target size, material and range

ELECTRICAL
Input Power:
100 VAC, 50/60 Hz
120 VAC, 60 Hz
230 VAC, 50 Hz
Maximum Power Consumption: 35 watts
Standard Interfaces: Full duplex asynchronous RS-232C, 3-wire or RS-422A, 5-wire communications interface
Baud Settings: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, none
Word Length: 8 bit; 7 ASCII + 1 Parity Bit
Parity: unused
Stop Bit: 1 stop bit
Line Status: disable
16 bit parallel binary output, TTL Compatible 3mA Source, 20mA Sink
Optional Interface:
Analog: 0-10 VDC or 4-20mA (up to 2500 Ohm load for 4-20mA) Selectable analog span: 00.00" to 99.9999" or 0mm to 999.9mm
Incremental steps of voltage or current within span: 4096 steps

MECHANICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL
Dimensions and Weight:
Transducer: 5.5"H x 1.5"D .33lbs
Controller: 12"H x 12"W x 7.5"D, 25 lbs   Enclosure NEMA 13 Rated
Industrial Air Hood: 11"H x 4.5"W x 4.0"D 5 lbs
Air Fan/Filter: 110V, 15"H x 14"W x 15"D 20 lbs
Temperature: Operating -20 to +50 C
Noise Immunity:
Acoustic: Filtered to eliminate noise spectrum of common industrial environments
Electrical: Shielded for RF/EMI
Humidity: 95% maximum Non-condensing
Transducer to Controller Separation:
Standard: 10'-30' Optional: 500'

PROGRAMMABLE TRANSDUCER CONTROLLER
Display: 5 digit LED display on controller
Programming: 2 momentary push button switches on controller provide local programming of parameters. Controller can also be programmed remotely via the RS-232C, RS-422A interface
Signal Compensation: Continuous automatic calibration for temperature changes
Sample Averaging: Programmable from 1 to 4095 samples per measurement
Amplitude Filter: Programmable to filter measurements from vibrating or poorly aligned targets
Run Mode: Programmable for free running or sample on command by switch or contact closure
Relay Configuration: Programmable relay closure in or out of limit set points. Electromechanical SPDT rated 2A maximum, 60 VDC
Relay Thickness Limit Set Points: Programmable high and low relay limit set points for selectable closure, normally-in or normally-out of limits in 0.01 inch increments
Delay to Relay Closure: Programmable relay delay from 0.002 to 65 seconds in 0.002 second increments
Relay Closure Interval: Programmable relay closure interval from 0.002 to 65 seconds in 0.002 second increments