PRECIMETER introduced a new hardware and software platform for automated molten metal-level control, as well as a new laser camera sensor. Together the LynCor platform and the LynCor ProH laser camera sensor are a step toward more connected, reliable, and efficient casthouse automation, according to the developer.

Laser camera sensors have been the core of the business since 1995, addressing the ways that heat, slag, metal splashes and limited process visibility challenge casting operations. LynCor brings measurement, connectivity and diagnostics together to help casthouses address those challenges.

LynCor combines hardware and software in a common platform for molten metal-level measurement control. It provides a shared foundation for Precimeter products, making configuration, monitoring, and diagnostics a more integrated part of casthouse automation.

The platform is designed to bring measurement and control closer together, with more efficient hardware, simpler configuration interfaces and reduced cooling needs. For casthouses, the ambition is safer operation, more consistent casting and more efficient use of resources.

The LynCor ProH is the first product built on the LynCor platform. It is a laser camera sensor for precise, non-contact molten metal-level measurement. Up to two lasers provide reliable measurements, while integrated cooling and cleaning protect the sensor against heat, dust and interference.

The modular design offers multiple combinations of clearing distance, measuring range, and laser camera configuration. This means that there is a sensor for every application and installation condition. Built-in angle monitoring and advanced diagnostics provide insight into sensor status, installation and condition.

A built-in web interface gives operators access to live camera streaming, calibration and health status without installing additional software or hardware. Firmware can be updated in the field, while camera frames and measurements are stored on the sensor. The software enables recording with advanced triggering options, with browser replay and export available for troubleshooting and post-cast analysis.

For future casthouse automation, this means greater visibility into both the casting process and the equipment monitoring it. Access to live images, sensor diagnostics and recorded events can help teams identify developing issues, investigate interruptions and make better-informed maintenance decisions.

Pilot installations are underway, and commercial launch is planned for early 2027.

Learn more at www.precimeter.com/lyncor