DS-NOV23-PG26_Layout 1 17/11/2023 09:45 Page 2
PRODUCTS SENSORS & SENSING SYSTEMS
MEASURING DISTANCE WITH MICROMETRE PRECISION Compact, robust and easy to install, the new OMH range of laser photoelectric sensors from ifm electronic includes models with a resolution of 0.01mm (10μm) at a distance of up to 80mm. This means they are suitable for use in quality control applications to spot tiny defects, and for the detection of very small components. These have three operating modes, including a speed mode that provides output frequencies up to 1200 Hz. This is useful, for example, when counting small components passing the sensor at high speed on a conveyor. In addition, a power mode optimises performance with challenging targets that are difficult
for other types of distance sensors to detect.
There are six versions available: the OMH550 and OMH551 have a measuring range of 30 to 80mm and a precision of 0.01mm, the OMH552 and OMH553 have a range of 50 to 200mm and a precision of 0.05mm, while the OMH554 and OMH555 have a range of 50 to 500mm and a precision of 0.5mm. All sensors within the range are IO-Link enabled, have an operating temperature range of 0 to 50˚C and an IP67 ingress protection rating.
ifm electronic
www.ifm.com/gb/en SENSORS: THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING
Thickening custard-like dairy puddings makes them susceptible to water – and water contamination as low as 10% causes texture changes to the finished product. Manufacturers face a particular challenge when they switch between product variants or finish a production run as water is used to push the product. There is a balance between the risk of water reaching the potting line and contaminating the desserts against wasting valuable good products if the switch is done too early and saleable pudding is sent to waste. To use visual control to switch the potting line on or off, the process line must be configured to err on the side of caution and so lock in a certain amount of product loss. To help, Satron’s VOA turbidity and solids content sensor can detect the 10% water threshold, even in difficult applications like chocolate, because it is a multi-wavelength optical sensor. The versatility of the VOA multi-wavelength turbidity and solids content sensor can generate significant product and cost savings for dairy producers across a wide range of products while also ensuring consumer satisfaction.
PLUS Automation
www.plusautomation.co.uk
COMPACT SENSORS FOR POSITIONING AND INSPECTION
Using profile analysis, the compact and lightweight ‘smart’ 2D OX series sensors from Baumer are able to solve challenging positioning and inspection tasks more efficiently and economically across a wide range of assembly and handling applications. These 2D profile sensors are ideal for
manufacturing applications wherever OK/NOK inspections or positioning tasks are possible via the evaluation of height information. They enable measuring ranges of up to 500mm with a field view of up to 300mm, ensuring design ‘freedom’ for numerous applications. A comprehensive set or integrated tools can be parameterised directly via an intuitive web interface to ensure complete processing of the profile data directly in the smart sensor. The sensor can transmit the X/Z position value
to the controller with a precision of up to 5µm, meaning it enables more cost-efficient sensing solutions in quality control, web edge control and robot positioning. Another advantage is the live visualisation of the measurement tasks in the web interface, where settings in the sensor can be directly checked, adjusted and optimised. The sensors can be simply connected with a single cable thanks to PoE (Power-over-Ethernet).
SICK PIONEERS IO-LINK FOR INDUSTRY-STANDARD AUTO-ID DEVICES
SICK has added IO-Link to two of its most compact and industry-standard identification devices. Both the CLV61X fixed-mount 1D bar code reading scanner and the RFU61X UHF RFID read/write device were first to market with IO-Link variants, enhancing the integration versatility of SICK’s identification portfolio. IO-Link opens up opportunities to configure edge
integrations with other IO-Link sensors and IO-Link Masters, and improves data transparency from the lowest field level right up to the Cloud. With IO-Link, using either device for identification also presents an opportunity to reduce cabling significantly IO-Link also facilitates rapid commissioning, as well as easy device replacement. Both the CLV61X and the RFU61X already offer highly-versatile connectivity with Ethernet/IP and PROFINET protocols, and an option for a single Power-over-Ethernet connection. Both devices offer a direct connection option for a trigger sensor. THE CLV 61X’s is used in many industries thanks to its highly-reliable 1D code reading
performance across a wide reading field even at short distances, ideal for many common identification tasks on a conveyor belt. With SMART620 code reconstruction, even damaged, contaminated and partially-obscured barcodes are read consistently. Some CLV61X variants come with integrated heating in order to work reliably even in deep-freeze environments down to -35˚C. The SICK RFU61X needs an installation space of just 80 x 92 x 38mm and achieves a scanning range
up to 0.5m. Its design combines in-built antenna, intelligent control and connectivity into a single, rugged, IP67 aluminium housing. This is ideal for applications such as tracking of smaller parts, sub-assemblies and electronic components, materials handling in e-Kanban processes, etc.
SICK (UK) 26 DESIGN SOLUTIONS NOVEMBER 2023
www.sick.co.uk
Baumer
www.baumer.com/OXM200
POSITION SENSOR FOR LINEAR STROKE
New to Melexis’ MLX9042x series of 3D magnetic position sensing solutions is the MLX90423. Combining high accuracy for long strokes (up to 30mm), stray field immunity (SFI) and ISO26262 (supports up to ASIL D system integration), this is ideal for automotive ADAS applications with space constraints such as braking systems. The MLX09423 is dedicated to linear
displacement (absolute linear) up to 30mm where stray field rejection is needed. This is normally only achievable with advanced inductive technology. It is a single die ASIL C as per ISO 26262, while a dual die option is also available to support up to ASIL D system integration. It also inherits the superior capabilities of other members of the series in terms of absolute maximum ratings, electromagnetic compliance (EMC) characteristics and improved accuracy over the full thermal range.
Melexis
www.melexis.com
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92 |
Page 93 |
Page 94 |
Page 95 |
Page 96 |
Page 97 |
Page 98 |
Page 99 |
Page 100 |
Page 101 |
Page 102 |
Page 103 |
Page 104 |
Page 105 |
Page 106 |
Page 107 |
Page 108 |
Page 109 |
Page 110 |
Page 111 |
Page 112 |
Page 113 |
Page 114 |
Page 115 |
Page 116 |
Page 117 |
Page 118 |
Page 119 |
Page 120 |
Page 121 |
Page 122 |
Page 123 |
Page 124 |
Page 125 |
Page 126
