3D Laser Scanners by Micro-Epsilon

scanCONTROL 8x00

High-performance laser profile scanners — more precise, more compact, more intelligent.

Green Laser Technology

A 520 nm green laser sits near the sensor's peak quantum efficiency, giving stable, low-noise signals even on shiny metal, PCBs, and organic surfaces — with shorter exposure times than red or blue laser scanners.

4K Sensor Matrix

Up to 4,224 points per profile and a point cloud resolution of 8,448 × 4,224 px. Extended dynamic range holds detail on strongly varying surfaces and under changing lighting.

SMART 3D In-Sensor

Complete 3D evaluation runs inside the sensor head — no external control module. Results go straight to your PLC over Industrial Ethernet, or export calibrated point clouds for your own software.

4K · SMART 3D

scanCONTROL 8500

The most compact 4K laser scanner with integrated 3D evaluation.

scanCONTROL 8500 laser profile scanner
scanCONTROL scanning a PCB line scanCONTROL green laser optics cutaway Identical sensor design across measuring ranges
4,224 Points / Profile
25 M pts/sec Measuring Rate
up to 10 kHz Profile Frequency
520 nm Green Laser
25.8 mm Field of view (x)
74.5 – 90.5 mm Distance (z)
6 µm Resolution (x)

Configured to your application — we size the measuring range with you before quoting.

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Includes the scanner, 3DInspect software, and free consultation to match the model to your part.

Download datasheet (PDF)

Measuring Ranges

All three models share an identical housing — swap the measuring range without redesigning your fixture.

Model Distance (z) Range height (z) Field of view (x) Resolution (x) Laser aperture
LLT8500-25 74.5 – 90.5 mm 16 mm 24.2 – 25.8 mm 6 µm 24°
LLT8500-50 83 – 119 mm 36 mm 46.2 – 53 mm 12 µm 29°
LLT8500-100 110 – 205 mm 95 mm 84 – 115 mm 24 µm 42°
Full Specifications
Points per profile4,224
Point cloud resolution8,448 × 4,224 px
Profile frequencyup to 10,000 Hz
Measuring rateup to 25 million points/sec
Linearity (z-axis)0.005 % of measuring range
Light sourceGreen semiconductor laser, 520 nm, ≤ 20 mW
Laser classClass 2M (software & hardware switch-off)
InterfaceEthernet GigE Vision
Value outputEthernet (UDP / Modbus TCP), PROFINET, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, switch signal
Digital inputsTrigger, encoder, mode switching
Differential I/OTrigger, encoder, switch output, synchronization
Indicators3× color LEDs (laser, data, error) + 2× fieldbus
Protection classIP67 (IP40 with active cooling unit)
Vibration / Shock2g / 20–500 Hz · 15g / 6 ms
Operating temperature0 to +45 °C (passive cooling) · 0 to +35 °C without
Storage temperature-20 to +70 °C
Dimensions147.6 × 49 × 129 mm
Weightapprox. 560 g (720 g with passive cooling unit)
Supply voltage11–30 VDC (24 V nominal), 15 W · PoE available
Software3DInspect
Best Value

scanCONTROL 8200

The same green laser platform and speed, at 2,112 points per profile.

scanCONTROL 8200 laser profile scanner
scanCONTROL 8200 scanning a PCB Green laser optics cutaway Identical sensor design across measuring ranges
2,112 Points / Profile
up to 10 kHz Profile Frequency
0.005 % Linearity (z)
520 nm Green Laser
25.8 mm Field of view (x)
74.5 – 90.5 mm Distance (z)
12 µm Resolution (x)

Configured to your application — we size the measuring range with you before quoting.

Request a Quote

Includes the scanner, 3DInspect software, and free consultation to match the model to your part.

Download datasheet (PDF)

Measuring Ranges

Same housing and mounting as the 8500 — you can move between series without re-tooling.

Model Distance (z) Range height (z) Field of view (x) Resolution (x) Laser aperture
LLT8200-25 74.5 – 90.5 mm 16 mm 24.2 – 25.8 mm 12 µm 24°
LLT8200-50 80 – 115 mm 35 mm 46.2 – 53 mm 24 µm 29°
LLT8200-100 110 – 205 mm 95 mm 84 – 115 mm 48 µm 42°
Full Specifications
Points per profile2,112
Profile frequencyup to 10,000 Hz
Linearity (z-axis)0.005 % of measuring range
Light sourceGreen semiconductor laser, 520 nm, ≤ 20 mW
Laser classClass 2M (software & hardware switch-off)
InterfaceEthernet GigE Vision
Value outputEthernet (UDP / Modbus TCP), PROFINET, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, switch signal
Digital inputsTrigger, encoder, mode switching
Differential I/OTrigger, encoder, switch output, synchronization
Indicators3× color LEDs (laser, data, error)
Protection classIP67 (IP40 with active cooling unit)
Vibration / Shock2g / 20–500 Hz · 15g / 6 ms
Operating temperature0 to +45 °C (passive cooling) · 0 to +35 °C without
Storage temperature-20 to +70 °C
Dimensions147.6 × 49 × 129 mm
Weightapprox. 560 g (720 g with passive cooling unit)
Supply voltage11–30 VDC (24 V nominal), 15 W · PoE available
Software3DInspect

Applications

Real-time 3D scans that hold up during fast movement — where image processing alone falls short.

Inline inspection of adhesive beads

Adhesive bead inspection

Mounted fixed or on the robot, the scanner measures the height, width, and position of the bead as it's laid down — immediate quality control in automotive, packaging, and electronics.

3D geometric inspection of cylindrical battery cells

Battery cell geometry

Captures cell geometry in high resolution and verifies alignment and installation height of every cylindrical cell, catching the tilt and height errors that cause short circuits or poor contact.

Automatic weld seam inspection

Weld seam inspection

Monitors the seam in real time and feeds the cross-sectional profile back to the process controller, so welds can be corrected in-process or flagged early.

Presence detection and flatness inspection on PCBs

PCB presence & flatness

High z-resolution resolves the smallest height differences — presence, height profile, and coplanarity on very small structures, with results sent straight to the PLC.

Pin inspection on connectors

Connector pin inspection

Scans the whole pin row and checks number, position, and flatness — bent, missing, or misaligned pins are caught without interrupting material flow.

Inspection of the mesh structure of stents

Stent mesh inspection

Inline, high-resolution inspection of the mesh structure detects defects, geometric deviations, and surface irregularities before parts reach downstream processes.

3DInspect Software

Included with every scanner.

3DInspect software with 2D and 3D measuring programs

Build the measurement, then let the scanner run it

Configure measuring programs for gap, angle, or height in 3DInspect, save them directly to the sensor, and the scanner runs standalone against your control system — no PC in the loop.

  • More than 80 measuring programs, 2D and 3D
  • Combine programs for complex measurement tasks
  • Valid3D — real 3D point clouds, not 2.5D analysis
  • Alignment and filtering of the point cloud
  • Transfer programs to the scanner for SMART operation
  • Or export calibrated profiles / point clouds to your own software

Compare

Specification scanCONTROL 8500 scanCONTROL 8200
Best ForFinest detail, SMART 3D in-sensorHigh-speed profiling at lower cost
Points per Profile4,2242,112
Measuring Rateup to 25 M points/sec
Profile Frequencyup to 10 kHzup to 10 kHz
Resolution x (25 / 50 / 100)6 / 12 / 24 µm12 / 24 / 48 µm
Linearity (z)0.005 %0.005 %
Light SourceGreen laser 520 nmGreen laser 520 nm
Indicators3× LEDs + 2× fieldbus3× LEDs
ProtectionIP67IP67
Weightapprox. 560 gapprox. 560 g

Choose the 8500 if you need:

  • The finest detail — 4,224 points per profile
  • 3D evaluation inside the sensor, no external PC
  • Direct results to a PLC over Industrial Ethernet
  • The highest measuring rate in its class

Choose the 8200 if you need:

  • The same 10 kHz speed and green laser at lower cost
  • 2,112 points per profile is enough for your feature size
  • Identical housing and mounting to the 8500
  • Fieldbus output to your existing control system

Accessories & Options

Multifunction cable

PCR8500-x/OE-RJ45 · LLT8200 / LLT8500

Power, digital I/O, sync, and Industrial Ethernet in one cable. Rated for drag chains and robots. Lengths: 2, 5, 10, 15, 25, 35 m.

Ethernet connection cable

SCR8500X-x · LLT8200 / LLT8500

Parameter setting plus value and profile transmission. Suitable for drag chains and robots. Lengths: 2, 5, 10, 15, 25, 35 m.

Cooling units

LLT8x00

Passive heat sink, active heat sink with fan, or a thermal connection to your own cooling — for steel, welding, and other hot environments. Active cooling reduces the rating to IP40.

Not sure which measuring range fits your part?

Send us the part geometry and the feature you need to measure. We'll size the scanner, tell you what it will and won't resolve, and quote it — free consultation, no hidden fees.

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