Diffuse Laser Sensor detect small objects or features.

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Using 660 nm visible red light laser in which beam spot can be reduced to 0.2 mm dia by utilizing adjustable iris, M18 sensor can detect objects as small as 0.1 mm dia at distance of 150 mm. Operating distance can be extended by geared multi-turn potentiometer to 600 mm to detect targets 0.6 mm in dia. It features operating frequency of 5,000 Hz, operating supply voltage of 10-30 Vdc, switched current rating of 200 mA, and stable sensing range from -25 to +55°C.




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New Diffuse Laser Sensors from Contrinex Allow Cost-Effective Sensing of Small Objects



Contrinex has introduced a new range of M18, low cost, high precision diffuse laser sensors designed to solve the problem of detecting small components or features during manufacturing processes.

These sensors use a new generation of low cost, precision diffuse lasers in which the beam spot can be reduced to just 0.2mm diameter by use of an adjustable iris. This allows them to detect objects as tiny as 0.1mm diameter at a distance of 150mm making them ideal for detecting small objects or features. The operating distance can be extended by a geared multi-turn potentiometer to 600mm and, even at this distance targets of 0.6mm diameter can be detected.

This type of detection has long posed difficulties for manufacturing engineers; and compact, focused beam sensors or accurately set miniature fiber optics are often used. However, both these methods require that the sensors are situated close to the target, and in many applications there is insufficient space to for this type of installation. As a result, vision systems are sometimes the only practical alternative, but such systems are highly expensive and require a high level of application knowledge for reliable setup and operation.

The laser beam emitted is 660nm visible red light making alignment and set-up very easy, and the sensor has a very high immunity to interference from other bright light sources such as arcs or direct sunlight. To ensure the highest levels of reliability, these sensors also include a diagnostic feature that continuously tracks the received light. If the light level falls due to dirt accumulation or misalignment, the diagnostic 'excess light' function output is triggered alerting the user to check the set-up before the principle output fails thus reducing expensive production line stoppages.

These new M18 Contrinex laser sensors have an operating frequency of 5,000Hz, and this short response time ensures that even the smallest components do not escape detection. Sealed to IP67 they are supplied in a body length of only 50mm and are made from tough stainless steel.

The sensors have a wide operating supply voltage from 10 to 30 VDC, a switched current rating of 200mA and a stable sensing range from -25°C to +55°C and are short-circuit and inverse polarity proof and overload protected.

CONTRINEX has manufactured inductive and photoelectric proximity switches since 1972. It specializes exclusively in the development, manufacture and sales of positioning sensors for industrial use. All departments and management levels in the company's management system are ISO 9001:2000 certified.

For Technical Information, contact
W. "Nic" Damuck
at (860) 388-3573;
ndamuck@contrinex.com

Complete documentation is available from:
Contrinex, Inc.
2 Business Park Rd.
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Tel. (860) 388-3573
Toll Free (866) 289-2899
Fax (860) 388-3574
E-mail: info_us@contrinex.com

Internet: www.contrinex.com

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