With a radio and battery included, Banner Engineering’s SureCross Q45 wireless photoelectric sensor provides a first of its kind turnkey solution for position measurements. Developed specifically for industrial automation, the sensor can operate up to five years on two replaceable AA Lithium batteries thanks to its proprietary power management. With a communication range of up […]
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Sense Contrast with Ease
Depending on the industrial application, reliably detecting the differences in two colors of media may be one of the critical measurements. For these applications, Pepperl+Fuchs DK12-11-IO Series Contrast Sensors provide easy configurability and wide range of capabilities. Using a three-color light source, the sensor reliably detects differences in two colors of media – even in […]
Photoelectric Sensor Design Avoids Separate Reflector/Receiver
Claiming the first photoelectric light barrier to operate without a separate reflector or receiver, Baumer’s SmartReflect light barriers have several features. The devices create a closed light beam between the sensor and any background for reliable detection of target objects regardless of color, shape, transparency or surface texture. Substitution of any machine part in the […]
Photoelectric Sensors Offer Application Advantages
Pepperl+Fuchs ML4.2 Series Subminiature Photoelectric Sensors have faster response times, multi-beam redundant detection, independent outputs and zero deadband sensing. The newest ML4.2 high-speed models offer 250 µs response time, half the time of the standard ML4.2 models. ML4.2 dual sensor redundant detection models have dual light beams from two emitter LEDs that reflect light to two […]
Multi-Pixel Array Sensors Increase Sensing Distance up to Three Times
Compared to similarly sized sensors, Pepperl+Fuchs RL31-8-H-800 multi-pixel array sensors can sense up to three times further away from the target. The sensors use an ultra high-intensity emitter called PowerBeam that provides a visible and uniform light spot, even on dark and dull black materials, to simplify sensor alignment and detection. With extremely low sensitivity […]
Getting the Right Harsh Environment Photoelectric Sensor
Photoelectric Sensor Targets Harsh Environments
Banner Engineering Corp. repackaged its TM18 EZ-BEAM photoelectric sensor for use in heavy duty environments. With its nickel-plated, die-cast zinc metal housing and completely epoxy encapsulated electronics, the TM18 achieves an IP69K rating. This design provides the durability and resistance for harsh industrial sensing environments, such as those with high pressure washdowns. For easy alignment […]
ROHM Semiconductor’s Sensors Race Track
At Sensors Expo 2011, Steve Chutka, a field applications engineer at ROHM Semiconductor USA explains the sensors on its small demo truck to Sensor Tips’ Randy Frank. The six sensors communicate to a sensor hub via ZigBee wireless protocol. For more information about ROHM Semiconductor’s sensors and other products, click here. To watch the video, […]
Vision Sensor Reads Linear and Data Matrix Codes
With its Sharpshooter ID vision sensor, Balluff now has an ID version designed to read a large range of linear bar codes and 2D Data Matrix codes, as well as optical character verification (OCV). The vision sensor can read more than 10 types of linear bar codes, including PDF417 and 2D Data Matrix codes. The […]
Photoelectric and Inductive Sensors Designed for Hygienic and Washdown Apps
Hygienic applications may require more than one type of sensor. With its newest sensors, Baumer addresses measurements that require photoelectric and inductive sensing. To meet hygienic and washdown requirements, the sensors have smooth, groove-free V4A stainless steel housings. In addition, mounting accessories are EHEDG-certified, Ecolab-approved and the materials are FDA-compliant. Baumer developed its proTect+ concept […]
