TLAser160s measuring multiple strands of fiber.

The multi-strand option makes it possible to use single axis scanners to measure more than one product at a time. Typically used with very thin products such as monofilament. Several strands can be run through the scan field of a micrometer at once, with measurements being performed on all strands simultaneously. All of the functionality of the event characterization and Digital I/O can be applied to each of the strands in the scan field individually. For example, a manufacturer of fishing line might run 10 strands through a single micrometer using a comb. Each one of those strands can be measured and monitored for flaws or breaks.

Additionally, with the Digital I/O option, an alarm could be triggered if any of the strands breaks or goes out of spec, or individual alarms could be triggered for individual strands.