Electronics & Software

Light Screen Type 2521A

For Velocity Measurement of Projectiles

Weatherproof optical system for highly accurate measurement

of projectile velocities up to 3000 m/s. The light screen is
suited to work in harsh outdoor conditions as well as indoor
testing facilities.

• Analog outputs for transonic projectiles

• Highly accurate over a wide velocity range
• IP66 rating for outdoor use
• Closely integrated into KiDynamic software

Description
The Type 2521A operates with two optical light gates working
in the infrared spectrum to detect the velocity of projectiles.
The wavelength and the analog output allow the robust
detection of subsonic, transonic, and supersonic projectiles
with a single system.
Additionally, the analog output voltage is proportional to the
shadow of the passing object allowing the detection of the
projectile shape. Furthermore, even clouds of projectiles can
be detected with the correct software processing.
For high velocity projectiles, fast signal conditioning and data
acquisition is required, such as with Kistler transient recorder
2529A.

Application
The 2521A can be applied in a wide range of applications
where projectiles at high velocity need to be measured. This
includes:
• Testing of tooling such as nail guns
• EPVAT testing

Included Accessories
• none

Optional Accessories Type/Art. No.

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• Coaxial BNC – BNC cable 2519AZ100Asp

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the right to make technical changes. Liability for consequential damage resulting Tel. +41 52 224 11 11, Fax +41 52 224 14 14, info@kistler.com, www.kistler.com
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 Light Screen – For Velocity Measurement of Projectiles, Type 2521A

Technical Data 1345 mm

Principle of measurement 2 high-speed

optical gates
Caliber range mm 4 ... 40
frameless mm <125
Velocity range m/s 50 ... 3 000 1)
Velocity inaccuracy % <0,2

1805 mm
200 ... 1 500 m/s,
1 000 mm measuring base,

OUT
projectile base trigger

1105 mm
PWR
Reaction time typical µs 1
Safe passage area (WxH) mm 1 050x1 200
frameless depends on design
Effective sensor area (WxH) mm 1 000x1 000
frameless depends on design
Measuring base mm 1 000
frameless depends on design Fig. 1: Dimensions front
Dimensions WxHxD (approx.) mm 1 350x1 850x1 100
Trigger modes edge rising/falling 1075 mm
(=projectile
nose/base)
Shock wave filter µs 0 ... 1 000
selectable software filter
Threshold level, selectable % –75 ... 75
of meas. range
Output signals V 0 ... 10
START and STOP pulse according
to projectile shadow
Gain range, selectable 1, 2, 5, 10
Power supply VDC 10 ... 24
W 20
Operating temperature range °C –30 ... 45
Degree of protection IP66
Air humidity % 100
(condensing or non-condensing)
Altitude (maximum) m 3 000 Fig. 2: Dimensions side

1)
extended range on request
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This information corresponds to the current state of knowledge. Kistler reserves ©2012 ... 2024, Kistler Group, Eulachstrasse 22, 8408 Winterthur, Switzerland
the right to make technical changes. Liability for consequential damage resulting Tel. +41 52 224 11 11, Fax +41 52 224 14 14, info@kistler.com, www.kistler.com
from the use of Kistler products is excluded. Kistler is a registered trademark of Kistler Holding AG.