(Kistler: Novi, MI) -- Kistler, a global supplier of precision sensors, systems, and instrumentation for the dynamic measurement of pressure, force, torque, and acceleration, has introduced the Kistler Corrsys-Datron Type CHFA family of noncontact optical laser height sensors, designed to support ride height, distance, and other static and dynamic vehicle measurement requirements.

Kistler Corrsys-Datron optical laser sensors work on the principle of optical triangulation. A visible red laser is focused onto the road surface. Reflected light is collimated onto a linear charge-coupled device (CCD) array. The distance to the object is calculated from the light spot position on the CCD array, with sensor output directly proportional to the measured height, and measured values provided as either analog signals (0-10 V), RS-232C outputs, or CANBus messages.

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