LMI Gocator 2600 Series 4K+ Resolution Smart 3D Laser Line Profilers

The remastered 4K+ resolution Gocator family. 9-megapixel imager, X resolution down to 2.5 microns, and HDR Mode for single-exposure scanning of shiny and matte surfaces together. The Gocator 2600 Series is LMI's highest-resolution line profiler platform.

The Gocator 2600 Series is LMI Technologies' remastered next-generation 3D laser line profiler family, built around a 9-megapixel imager that delivers up to 4192 data points per profile - more than 2x the resolution of the Gocator 2300 or 2400 Series. Eight optical models cover the full inspection spectrum: from sub-3-micron X resolution on the Gocator 2610 (built for semiconductor BGAs) to 2-meter field of view on the Gocator 2690 (built for large-target food processing and packaging lines). The remastered platform also introduces HDR Mode, faster default scan speeds, enhanced surface flatness data quality, and a protective cover option that protects the laser and imager windows from dust, debris, and cleaning damage. Seven of the eight models use blue 405 nm lasers; the wide-FOV Gocator 2690 uses a red 660 nm laser for cost-effective large-target scanning.

Key Features

• 9-megapixel imager with up to 4192 data points per profile
• X resolution down to 2.5 microns on the Gocator 2610 - the highest X resolution in the Gocator portfolio
• Z repeatability down to 0.22 microns on the Gocator 2610
• Scan rates from 600 Hz up to 10 kHz depending on model and configuration
• HDR (High Dynamic Range) Mode - single-exposure scanning of mixed shiny and matte surfaces that previously required multi-exposure capture
• Faster default scan speeds than the original 2600 platform - existing job files retain their configuration and scan rates
• Enhanced data quality with a pre-processing pipeline that reduces spatial noise on flat surfaces
• Field of view from 10 mm up to 2 meters across the family
• Measurement range from 5 mm up to 1550 mm across the family
• Blue 405 nm laser on 7 of 8 models (red 660 nm on the wide-FOV 2690)
• Protective cover option on select models to protect laser and imager windows from dust, debris, and cleaning
• Factory pre-calibrated - real-world XYZ coordinates out of the box
• Native multi-sensor alignment and networking support built into every sensor
• Gigabit Ethernet interface with EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus, and ASCII protocol support
• IP67 metal housing, vibration and shock resistant

Gocator 2600 Series Model Comparison

The 2600 Series spans the widest range of any Gocator family - from the highest X resolution sensor in the entire LMI portfolio (Gocator 2610) to the widest field of view (Gocator 2690). Match the model to the target part size and inspection priority.

Scan rate ranges run from default configuration (full FOV and MR) to high-speed configuration (reduced FOV, optimized data spacing). Specifications based on standard laser classes. Linearity Z, Resolution Z, and Repeatability Z achieved with LMI standard target and optimized sensor configuration. Optical models, laser classes, and packages can be customized - contact Automation Distribution for details. Refer to the official Gocator 2600 Series datasheet for full specifications.

What the "Remastered" 2600 Series Brings

LMI rebuilt the 2600 platform with four major enhancements over the original generation. If you have legacy 2600 sensors in service, the remastered models drop into the same applications with significant performance improvements while preserving existing job file configurations.

How to Choose Your Model and Part Number

Gocator 2600 Series models break into three working envelope categories: precision (2610, 2618), mid-range (2629, 2630, 2640), and wide-range (2650, 2670, 2690). Class 3R is the most commonly stocked option; Class 2 and Class 3B variants are available for specific application requirements. Contact Automation Distribution for custom optical models, laser classes, or mount configurations.

Class 2 and Class 3B configurations are available on most models for custom applications. Contact Automation Distribution for non-stocked configurations.

Industries and Applications

Industrial Construction and Connectivity

Software, Integration, and Networking

• Browser-based configuration GUI - set up the sensor, build measurement tools, and visualize real-time 3D data from any device with a web browser.
• Onboard measurement tools - run gauging, geometric, and feature-extraction tools directly on the sensor without an external PC.
• Native multi-sensor alignment and networking - built into every 2600 Series sensor for synchronized multi-sensor systems.
• Open-source SDK and GDK - integrate with your application, image processing pipeline, robot, or PLC. Extend with custom measurement tools via the Gocator Development Kit.
• LMI Master controllers (Master 100, 400, 800, 1200, 2400) provide synchronized power, laser safety, encoder, and trigger distribution across 4, 8, 12, or 24 sensors.
• Free Gocator Emulator for offline development and validation in a virtual sensor environment.
• Compatible with the GoMax Smart Vision Accelerator for offloaded point cloud processing - particularly valuable at the 2600's 4K+ resolution and 10 kHz scan rates.
• Compatible with the GoPxL Anomaly Detector for AI-based surface defect detection on 2D intensity or 3D height-map data.

Compatible Accessories

Round out your Gocator 2600 deployment with factory-correct hardware and software accessories available through Automation Distribution: LMI Cordsets for power, I/O, and Ethernet; the GoMax Smart Vision Accelerator for offloading the high-resolution point clouds the 2600 generates; the GoPxL Anomaly Detector for AI-based defect detection; and LMI Master network controllers for multi-sensor systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Gocator 2600 Series used for?

The Gocator 2600 Series is LMI Technologies' remastered 4K+ resolution 3D laser line profiler family, used across semiconductor advanced packaging, EV battery manufacturing, consumer electronics, automotive, rubber and tire, food processing, building materials, and packaging and logistics applications. The 9-megapixel imager and HDR Mode handle the mixed material finishes and fine features of modern manufactured products at production-line throughput. View the Gocator 2600 Series at Automation Distribution.

What does "remastered" mean for the Gocator 2600 Series?

LMI rebuilt the 2600 platform with four major enhancements over the original generation: HDR Mode for single-exposure scanning of mixed shiny and matte targets, higher 4K+ resolution including new 2.5 micron and 5 micron X resolution models (2610 and 2618), faster default scan speeds, and an enhanced pre-processing pipeline that reduces spatial noise on flat surfaces. Existing job files from the original 2600 platform retain their configuration and scan rates - no rebuilding required.

What is HDR Mode and when do I need it?

HDR (High Dynamic Range) Mode allows the Gocator 2600 Series to capture targets with mixed material finishes - highly reflective metallic surfaces alongside matte plastics, dark adhesives, or painted features - in a single exposure. Without HDR Mode, these targets require multiple exposures to avoid over- or under-exposed regions, which slows cycle time. HDR Mode is especially valuable for EV battery scanning (cell case + electrode foil + adhesive in one frame), consumer electronics (polished frame + glass + matte plastic), and automotive assemblies (sheet metal + paint + sealant).

Which Gocator 2600 model has the highest resolution?

The Gocator 2610 delivers the highest X resolution in the entire Gocator portfolio at 2.5 microns, paired with 0.22 micron Z repeatability. It is purpose-built for semiconductor BGA dimensioning, ball coplanarity measurement, and microscopic surface defect detection on advanced packaging. The Gocator 2618 is the secondary precision model at 5 micron X resolution over a 20 mm field of view, optimized for EV battery pre-weld seam gap and flush measurement.

What is the difference between Gocator 2400 and Gocator 2600?

The Gocator 2400 Series uses a 2 megapixel imager with up to 1940 data points per profile and offers both red and blue laser options. The Gocator 2600 Series uses a 9 megapixel imager with up to 4192 data points per profile - more than 2x the resolution - and adds HDR Mode, faster default scan speeds, and enhanced surface data quality. The 2600 Series is mostly blue laser (7 of 8 models) with a single red-laser wide-FOV model (the 2690). Choose the 2400 when you need red laser specifically or when its 5.8 micron X resolution (Gocator 2410) meets the precision requirement. Choose the 2600 when you need 4K+ resolution, HDR Mode, or the 2.5 micron X resolution of the Gocator 2610.

Why is the Gocator 2690 a red laser when the rest of the family is blue?

The Gocator 2690 is purpose-built for large-target scanning - 2 meter field of view, 1550 mm measurement range - where the target materials are typically light-colored, matte, and diffuse (food products, packaging cardboard, lumber, building materials). Blue laser's advantages on dark, shiny, and absorptive surfaces are not needed for these applications, and the red 660 nm laser keeps sensor cost lower for wide-FOV deployments. If you need wide-FOV scanning on dark or shiny materials, the Gocator 2670 (817 mm FOV, blue laser) is the right choice.

Do I need a GoMax accelerator with the Gocator 2600?

Not always, but often yes - especially at the higher scan rates and 4K+ resolution. A Gocator 2610 at 9 kHz generates roughly 38 million data points per second. Processing that volume in real time on a host PC requires significant CPU resources that may impact your inspection software or other line tasks. The GoMax Smart Vision Accelerator offloads the point cloud processing from your PC, leaving host resources free for measurement logic and AI inference. Contact Automation Distribution for sizing recommendations based on your specific configuration.

What is the protective cover option?

LMI offers an optional protective cover for select Gocator 2600 Series models that shields the laser and camera windows from scratches caused by dust, debris, and cleaning. The cover is recommended for high-particulate environments (machining, wood processing, food processing, abrasive manufacturing) where the sensor windows would otherwise require frequent cleaning. Contact Automation Distribution to confirm protective cover availability for your specific 2600 Series model.

Can I network multiple Gocator 2600 sensors together?

Yes - native multi-sensor alignment and networking support is built into every 2600 Series sensor. LMI Master network controllers (Master 100, 400, 800, 1200, and 2400) support 4, 8, 12, or 24 Gocator connections with synchronized power, laser safety, encoder input, and external trigger distribution. Multi-sensor configurations enable full 360-degree inspection, wide-conveyor coverage, and multi-side simultaneous scanning at the 2600 Series' 4K+ resolution.