LMI DynaVision Laser 2D and 3D devices for scanning and measurement in sawmills
In the 1990's LMI - then known as DynaVision - forged their reputation in North America supplying lumber industries with leading-edge laser scanners and single point triangulation laser displacement sensors. The lumber (or timber) industries were, and are still, typically very harsh environments for all equipment, but particularly so for complex and sophisticated electro-optical components and parts.
In 1994 Saatech decided to use DynaVision scanner heads for the development of our true-shape scanning and associated control systems for precision high speed saw-log sorting. Saatech Systems achieved widespread success delivering a large number of high performance systems to most major radiata pine sawmills in Australia.
Chroma+scan 3D sensors built for sawmills
Equipment that operates in mills needs to be durable and tough. Chroma+scan 3D sensors are designed to bolt into your scan frames and get down to work, even in the dust and dirt that comes with the territory. All chroma+scan sensors include:
- Gasketed, dust proof IP67 industrial grade housings
- Factory calibrated optics, for reliable and accurate 3D measurement
- Impressive ambient light and dark surface handling
- Gigabit Ethernet for real-time data delivery
- Ability to synchronize multiple sensors to cover large scanning zones
- Five year warranty
LMI DynaVision chroma+scan Sensors
Built for Sawills
Equipment that operates in sawmills needs to be durable and tough. Chroma+scan 3D sensors are designed to bolt into your scan frames and get down to work, even in the dust and dirt that comes with the territory. All chroma+scan sensors include:
- Gasketed, dust proof IP67 industrial grade housings
- Factory calibrated optics, for reliable and accurate 3D measurement
- Impressive ambient light and dark surface handling
- Gigabit Ethernet for real-time data delivery
- Ability to synchronize multiple sensors to cover large scanning zones
- Five year warranty
Chroma+scan 3155 for Rapid, Multi-Point 3D Transverse Profiling
When chroma+scan 3155 sensors are both top and bottom mounted in the same vertical plane, they provide true differential thickness without being affected by board bounce. Plus, LMI's extensible 3D scanning platform integrates multiple sensors into one 3D scanning system, which can deliver real-time data via Gigabit Ethernet.
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Chroma+scan 2400 Series for Log and Lineal Edger Optimization Applications
The chroma+scan 2400 series is ideal for delivering 3D shape of boards and logs, at fast scan rates with a wide dynamic range capable of handling black material (e.g. wet logs) in challenging lighting conditions typical of sawmills.
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Chroma+scan 3350 for Coplanar Scanning with Colour Vision Multi-Point 3D Profiling with 2D Colour Imaging
The chroma+scan 3350 sensor integrates high-density 3D profiles with sub-millimetre 2D colour imaging to get the highest value from every piece scanned. The sensor's colour vision capability also detects defects at incredibly high accuracy and detail. Designed to produce highly accurate and reliable data, these high-performance sensors help generate optimal throughput for today's high-tech sawmills.
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End-To-End Scanning and InspectionChroma+scan sensors are the gold standard for log and board scanning. These sensors maximize efficiency and productivity of downstream wood processing, and ultimately make mills more efficient and profitable. LMI also continually invests in R&D to improve the performance quality and functionality of the chroma+scan product line so that mill operators are always on the cutting-edge.
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LMI Gocator laser sensors
GOCATOR ®
All-in-one 3D Smart Sensor
Flexible Profile Sensors for Inspection and Control
Gocator Profile Sensors are laser line measurement devices that measure cross-sectional shapes of parts and materials surfaces. Cross-sections can be collected to create 3D point clouds representing whole parts for performing volumetric measurements. The same sensor can also generate highly detailed laser intensity images for use with common 2D image processing software. With scan rates of up to 5000 Hz and measurement ranges up to 800 mm (2.63 ft), Gocator profile sensors offer the flexibility for easy integration into production facilities for inspection and control.
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Wane, the curve left along edges of some boards after primary cutting, is usually reduced or removed in wood processing by an edger. But before boards reach the edger, they must be flipped: boards moving on the transport system with excess wane facing down can wobble, causing issues as they are fed into the edger. Using a Gocator 1300 series single point laser sensor to create board profiles, using its profile mode, is an inexpensive solution to detect whether wane is up or down.
Single-Point Laser Measurement
for 3D Thickness, Height, and
Surface Roughness
Features
Ideal for real-time closed-loop automation, Gocator displacement sensors operate at exceptionally high speeds. They are ideal for in-line inspection, non-contact dimensional measurements, such as height and thickness, or surface roughness. Important features include:
- Pre-calibrated and ready to measure
- Scalable to a synchronized multiple sensor network
- Small footprint
- Set-up and control via a web browser
- Rich I/O and PLC support
- Open source SDK
High-speed performance
Gocator 1300 series displacement sensors are built on the same platform to deliver high-speed performance centered on the ease of use and flexibility Gocator is known for. The sensors provide highly accurate results suitable for closed loop control. They feature a scanning rate of up to 32,000 Hz.

Measurement Ranges
Every production facility has its unique set of requirements and challenges. Gocator displacement sensors come in a variety of models to measure scan targets of different sizes. Select the model that best suits your needs.
Gocator 1300 Series Model # | 1320 | 1340 | 1350 | 1365 | 1370 | 1390 |
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Resolution Z (mm) | 0.0004 - 0.0004 | 0.0005 - 0.0010 | 0.0015 - 0.0035 | 0.0025 - 0.0040 | 0.0025 - 0.0070 | 0.0250 - 0.0600 |
Clearance Distance (mm) | 40 | 162.5 | 200 | 562 | 237.5 | 500 |
Measurement Range (mm) | 20 | 95 | 200 | 375 | 412.5 | 2000 |

Mounting Options
Top or side mounting options are available to accommodate tight and confined spaces in production facilities.
Download Gocator 1300 series data sheets
Download Gocator User Manuals
Gocator 1300 Series User Manual
Gocator 2000-2300 Series User Manual