LVC 200 Measuring System

The LVC-200 offers a measurement envelope of 200 × 150 × 200 mm (X × Y × Z) allowing for medium-sized parts or batches of smaller components to be measured in a single programme.

• Encoder resolution is 0.1 µm, which gives very fine positioning accuracy.
• Measurement accuracy in the X-Y plane is specified by the formula E2 = 2.8 + (8L/1000) µm under controlled conditions; accuracy in Z (with optional touch probe) is E1 = 4 + (10L/1000) µm.

• It uses a USB3 colour metrology camera (5 MP standard) for video measurements.
• It supports motorised zoom optics (for example 7-position or even 10-position motorised zoom, depending on model / “Plus” variants) so that magnification changes can be built into measurement programs.

Several programmable illumination options are available:

• Quadrant LED ring light for general edge detection and even illumination around the part.
• High-parallelism flat back light for flat / square-edged parts to provide sharp backlit edges.
• Collimated LED back light for turned parts or parts with curved profiles where precise shadow-less illumination is needed.

Yes. With the optional 3-axis touch probe, the system can measure 3D features and contours, not only surface edges. The machine also supports probe-changer racks allowing automatic switching between probes when needed.

• It comes with Vision Engineering’s M3 / M-series software, which is intuitive but powerful. It supports pre-programming routines, joysticks for interactive use, multiple components/loadings, and magnification changes within a program.
• Features include edge detection, DXF overlay/import/export, thread measurement, geometric tolerancing, reporting, SPC, and data export (e.g., to Excel).

• The LVC-200 is built with an aluminium base, making it lighter than its sibling LVC-400 (which uses granite). This makes it somewhat easier to install, but granite bases are inherently more vibration-damping and stable in more demanding environments.
• The machine weight is approx. 180 kg for the LVC-200 version.
• Footprint dimensions are around 536 mm (W) × 705 mm (D) × 1,096 mm (H).

• While lighter than granite-based machines, the aluminium base may be less dampening for vibration in very noisy or high-vibration factory settings, which could impact ultra-fine measurement accuracy.
• The measurement capacity (200 × 150 × 200 mm) is suitable for many parts, but very large components or fixtures may require the larger LVC-400.
• Optional features like touch probes, backlight types, or high-zoom optics add cost; choosing the right configuration for your parts is essential to avoid over-spending.
• For features like extreme magnification or smallest edge detection, monitor size, optical setup, and lighting control become more critical; no system is fully plug-and-play for every application without tuning.