Regelhoogte

Regelhoogte is a Dutch term used in engineering, automation and process control to denote a specific height that serves as a reference, setpoint, or trigger for a control action. In practice, the regelhoogte is the vertical position at which a measurement is evaluated against a regulatory rule or safety condition, prompting an operation such as stopping, starting, or adjusting a process.

The term combines regel (rule, regulation or setpoint) with hoogte (height). It is a domain-specific concept and its exact meaning can vary by sector or company. In some contexts, regelhoogte and regelhoogte are used interchangeably, while others prefer the variant regelhoogte to emphasize a "setpoint" character, and reserve regelhoogte for application-specific reference heights.

Common applications include automated manufacturing lines, robotics and material handling, where sensors and actuators rely on a defined height to function correctly. For example, a pick-and-place robot may align its gripper with items at the regelhoogte, while a CNC machine uses a safe or reference height to avoid collision during rapid moves. In measurement and surveying, a regelhoogte can serve as a vertical reference plane for calibrations or comparisons.

Because the term is not universally standardized, its precise definition should be documented in project specifications or machine manuals. Understanding the intended regelhoogte requires clear references to the data sources, measurement methods, and action rules used by the control system.

Related concepts include setpoint, reference height, safety height, and feedback control.