References Fixturlaser: Shaft Alignment System
Services provided by Etteplan



 


Fixturlaser AB develops, manufactures and markets laser based alignment systems globally.

  • Shaft Alignment System TMEA1
  • Etteplan's customer: Fixturlaser AB, Gothenburg, Sweden

  Project in Brief

The project was started to increase the company's portfolio with an easy to use handheld instrument intended for key customer branding.


The instrument comprises a Terminal with battery compartment and a user friendly display and keyboard. Attached to the terminal are two TD-units (transmitter/detector) with built in laser and PSD (analogue position sensing device).


A complete instrument also includes mechanical fixtures, carrying bag and manuals.


Some key specifications are

  • Possible to measure displacements up to 10mm with 0.01mm resolution.
  • Low current consumption
  • Low cost solution
  • Optional Ex ib compliance for hazardous environments
Etteplan was responsible for all activities from idea to production of the first 100 units in the project.


ASC -phase (Analyse, Specification, Concept):
  • Design of design appearance· Contract negotiation with component suppliers
  • Basic design (block schematics, etc)


Design phase:
  • Electronic design (shematics, PCB-cad, etc)
  • Software design PIC micro controller in TD, Hitachi H8 controller in Terminal, Pascal in PC-based test equiment.
  • Mechanical design injection moulded plastic housings
  • Optics design
  • EMC and EX certification


Production and Test equipment:
  • Design and development of turn key test and calibration units
  • Test instruction for all parts· Production of first 100 units
  • Assist in ramp-up with contract manufacturer