Micro‑Epsilon Unveils ILR2250‑100‑H: Rugged Laser Distance Sensor with Integrated Heating & Cooling for Year‑Round Outdoor Applications

Micro‑Epsilon expands its acclaimed optoNCDT ILR2250‑100 line with the ILR2250‑100‑H, a laser distance sensor that combines precision with robust heating and cooling. The integrated thermal management allows reliable operation from –40 °C to +65 °C, making it ideal for permanent outdoor installations.

The ILR2250‑100‑H delivers a maximum range of 150 m—up to 100 m without a reflector and 150 m with one—while maintaining an accuracy of ±1 mm. It performs exceptionally on challenging surfaces such as dark, structured, or weakly reflecting targets, without requiring any special preparation.

Micro‑Epsilon now offers three ILR2250‑100 models: ILR2250‑100, ILR2250‑100‑IO, and ILR2250‑100‑H. The first two lack thermal control and are suited to –10 °C to +50 °C environments, whereas the –H variant expands the usable temperature range for harsh outdoor sites.

The ILR2250‑100‑IO incorporates IO‑Link, the IEC 61131‑9 standard for industrial networking, enabling seamless integration into fieldbus or Ethernet systems and simplifying commissioning and automatic re‑parameterisation during operation.

All ILR2250‑100 sensors feature an IP65 die‑cast aluminium enclosure, ensuring protection against dust and water jets. Their versatile applications span transport, logistics, conveyor systems, automation, metal processing, production monitoring, and even unmanned drones or vehicles.

With a factory‑default AUTO mode, the sensor offers reliable, high‑precision measurements across large distances. Users can also select from additional modes to fine‑tune performance for specific use cases.

Current deployments include monitoring large coil diameters, measuring silo fill levels, supervising gantry cranes, and controlling hot‑ring rolling diameters. The sensor’s long range and high accuracy provide critical data for process optimisation in these contexts.

Key technical specifications: repeatability <300 µm, resolution 0.1 mm, and linearity <±1 mm. The compact footprint of 102 × 53 × 50 mm and a lightweight 254 g represent a 65 % reduction versus its predecessor, allowing installation in tight or constrained spaces.

Output options include a 16‑bit, scalable 4‑20 mA analogue signal or RS422 serial communication. Three digital switch outputs support process monitoring, and a trigger input provides precise control over measurement timing.

For more information on the ILR2250‑100‑H, visit here or contact Micro‑Epsilon’s sales team at +44 (0)151 355 6070 or info@micro-epsilon.com.