Distance Measurement

• Laser Distance Sensors

Laser Distance Sensors

Understanding Optical Distance Sensors: A Guide to Precision and Versatility

Optical distance sensors are known for their accuracy, speed, and reliability in measuring distances. Equipped with red light lasers, these sensors offer a range of solutions for different industrial applications, featuring high-resolution capabilities and robust, metallic housings. Their versatility spans from micro-scale precision to long-range measurement, making them ideal for a wide variety of tasks.

Key Features of Optical Distance Sensors:

• Laser-based Measurement: Provides quick and precise readings using red light lasers.

• Robust Design: The metallic housing ensures durability in challenging environments.

• Wide Range of Applications: These sensors cover a broad spectrum, from millimeter-scale measurements to distances as far as 10 meters.

• High Resolution: Some models can achieve resolutions within the micrometer range.

Spotlight on Models

Long Range

excels in long-distance measurements up to 10 meters, making it a powerful tool for both measuring and switching applications. Whether you're operating via keypad or IO-Link, its easy-to-read display and ability to perform well on various surfaces make it an excellent choice.

Compact

stands out for applications requiring precise switching rather than measurement. With a detection range between 50 and 500 mm and an adjustable window mode, this sensor is an efficient solution for high-precision switching tasks.

Key Highlights:

• Detection range of 50 to 500 mm.

• Ideal for high-precision switching.

• Adjustable window mode for greater flexibility.

Precise

For applications demanding ultimate precision, the provides fast, highly accurate distance measurements down to the micro meter scale. Its small and precise laser spot ensures the highest levels of measurement accuracy, even for the most minute distances.

Key Highlights:

• Extremely precise measurements.

• Micro meter-level resolution.

• Perfect for tasks requiring ultra-fine distance detection.

  Short distance sensor

  These optical short range distance sensors are compact in size and best suitable for simple measurement and regulatory tasks at distances of up to 200 mm. Widely used in Distance measurement and positioning on robot grippers in pick & place applications. To take measurement of multi colored and high-contrast objects. Determining the roll diameter of an unwinding machine and more.

  Features:

  · Operating range: 20...80 mm / 20...100 mm / 30...200 mm

  · Distance sensor with 1 … 10 V analogue output

  · Can be easily integrated to ultra-compact ABS housing: 34 x 12 x 20 mm

  · High precision and high repeatability – especially for control tasks

  · Resolution: from 0.12 mm

  · Two adjustable switching points as window mode for 2-point control

  · Small laser light spot for reliable distance measurement of small objects part detection

Ultrasonic Distance Sensors

Long Span Shelving

Precise ultrasonic distance sensors

Distance sensors for precise measurement on any material and surface, whether colored or transparent

Comprehensive choice of sensors for every measuring task: the perfect match in size, design and detection range, for any ambient condition and much more.

Ultrasonic distance sensors are the right choice or useful alternative for materials, which are problematic for optical sensor system like liquids or printed circuit boards.

• The new ultrasonic sensor with sound pipe in its very compact cubic housing, is a special product variant. Because of its narrow sound cone, it allows the detection of objects even through the smallest of openings and drilled holes with a diameter of less than 5 mm. This makes it ideal for special applications, such as level measurement in the wells of microplates in medical analysis systems or for scanning circuit boards in the electronics industry.

  The ultrasonic sensors of the series are real multifunctional artists. A three-digit display makes all sensor settings easy for users. The add-on menu with numerous supplementary functions, e.g. the synchronisation of several sensors or multiplex operation, in which several sensors measure after one another in ascending order, allows the to offer extremely flexible use for a wide range of applications. In which several sensors measure after one another in ascending order, allows the to offer extremely flexible use for a wide range of applications.

  Features:

  · Reliable detection of objects with surfaces and highly transparent objects.

  · Compact miniature housing for use when machine space is limited

  · Wide range of mounting accessories

  · Special sensors ideal for level control, particularly in narrow containers

  · Detection independent of object colour and surface

Radar Sensor

Radar sensors

Reliable measurements in the most extreme environments

• Smallest radar sensor with a very narrow beam cone and a measurement range up to 60 m

• Quick measurement (ms) also of moving objects

• Simple and precise adjustment to application requirements via the IO-Link interface

• Stable measuring signal, even in adverse ambient conditions and with soiled sensor cap (IP68/ IP69K and proTect+)

• Reliable at low temperatures down to -40 °C

Radar sensors for distance measurement

• Measuring distances from 0.2 up to 60 m

• Continuous measurement signal plus discrete switching signal

• Simple sensor teach-in using IO-Link, CAN or RS485

• Ideal for flat or round objects

Radar sensors with IO-Link

• Easy and flexible parameterization

• Clear visualization of measured values

• Statistical and monitoring values included

“Ground & crop” radar sensors with superior crop penetration and ground detection

• Multi-object radar sensors allow individual application solutions

• Tested according to the highest off-highway industry standards

• Robust against environmental influences such as wind, temperature or humidity

• Especially suited for agricultural machines, construction machines and mobile machines

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Inductive distance sensors

Inductive distance sensors

Distance measurements on metal objects with micrometer precision

• Comprehensive portfolio of standard and application-specific sensors

• Outstanding measurement accuracy down to the nanometer range

• End-of-line calibration for minimized serial dispersion

• Compact sensors with fully integrated evaluation electronics

Sensors for limited installation space

• The world's smallest inductive distance sensor

• Cylindrical sensor designs from Ø4 mm to Ø6.5 mm

• Cubical sensor designs starting at 4.7 mm height

• Measuring ranges up to 12 mm

• Fully integrated evaluation electronic

Standard cylindrical sensors

• Sizes M8 to M30

• Long measuring ranges up to 24 mm

• Flush and non-flush variants

• Ultra-short variants with housings of a mere 22 mm in length

• Cost-efficient solution for precision measurements

Linearized characteristic curve

Measuring range configurable by teach-in

• Negligible production lot variations

• Internal temperature compensation

• Easy integration into the controller

• Variants with an additional digital output

Inductive sensors with IO-Link

• Additional process data, e.g. frequency measurement and counter function

• Acquisition and evaluation of additional diagnostic data

• Individual and application-specific parameterization

• Measured value filtering for fast or accurate applications

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Linear Encoder

Mobile Shelving

Linear magnetic encoders

Non-contact length measuring operations, cost-efficient and precise

• Non-contact, wearfree magnetic sensing technology

• Impervious to soiling and resistant against vibration

• Extended life span thanks to robustness and durability in extreme conditions

• Maximized machine and system uptime

Incremental – design 10 mm

• Sensing head and adhesive magnetic tape

• Robust magnetic sensing

• Incremental output signals

• HTL / TTL with index pulse

• Resolution up to 5 μm

• Easy and reliable linear travel measurements

  • Quick integration and flexibility, reliable operation

• Space-saving attachment and easy handling

  • 10 mm sensing head and magnetic tape, the large installation tolerance allows for max. 0.6 mm air gap between sensor and tape

• Virtually unlimited measuring length

  • Incremental output signals, magnetic tape in individualized lengths

• Durable and unaffected by dirt, moisture, shock and vibration

  • Non-contact, wearfree sensing principle, protection IP 67

• Robust even in extreme outdoor environment

  • Masking tape of stainless steel to protect the magnetic tape against mechanical abrasion and sunlight

Applications

Travel measurement and positioning of machine parts and slides, processing units and stop positions at

• Wood and metal processing

• Laser or water jet cutting facilities

• Electric or pneumatic linear drives

• Bottling stations

• Solar energy plants.