Position Sensors
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Photoelectric Sensors
A photoelectric sensor, or photo eye, is a sophisticated device used to detect the distance, absence, or presence of an object by utilizing a light transmitter, typically infrared, along with a photoelectric receiver. These sensors are widely employed in various industrial applications due to their precision and reliability. They function by emitting a light beam that is either reflected back by the object or interrupted, allowing the sensor to detect its presence or measure its distance accurately.
Photoelectric sensors are highly versatile and can be configured in different modes, such as through-beam, retro-reflective, and diffuse, each suited to specific environmental conditions and application requirements. These sensors are commonly used in automation systems, packaging lines, conveyor belts, and safety installations, where they ensure high-speed, accurate detection even in challenging environments. Their robust construction and ability to operate effectively in dusty, wet, or extreme temperature conditions make them an ideal choice for demanding industrial settings.
Key Features
- Reliable detection of transparent objects
- Numerous laser sensors with up to 0.1 mm fine laser beams
- Miniature sensors with long ranges up to 8 m
- Reliable function in harsh environments
- Large selection of sensors in hygiene or washdown design
- Simple and reliable qTeach teach-in procedure
- Easy to install, standardized designs
Applications
- Presence check in the process in any object position
- Extremely fast and accurate position detection even of the smallest objects
- For use in robotics and with electronics components
- Automatically configured object detection, e.g. in the case of format adjustment
- Reliable object detection even over a large distance
- Reliable object counting even with slightest gaps
- Detection of different object materials, colors and contrasts
- Detection of even transparent objects and uneven, pitted or rough surface
Types of Photoelectric Sensors
- Diffuse sensor
- Diffuse sensor with background suppression
- Retroreflective sensor
- Fork and angle sensors
- Contrast and color mark sensors
- Laser sensors