Mini Retroreflective Sensor detects transparent objects.
Press Release Summary:
Measuring 32 x 20 x 12 mm, photoelectric Model BOS 6k enables transparent objects to be identified regardless of shape, color, or composition. Based on autocollimation principle, emitter and receiver are on same optical axis, ensuring switching accuracy. Built-in polarizing filter suppresses interference such as reflections, while pulsed visible red light maximizes ambient light rejection and facilitates setup and adjustment.
Original Press Release:
Balluff Offers New Mini Retroreflective Sensor for Detecting Transparent Objects
Florence, KY (January 2007): Balluff's new BOS 6k miniature (32 x 20 x 12 mm) photoelectric sensor enables transparent objects to be reliably identified regardless of shape, color, or composition. The new retroreflective sensor's extremely low hysteresis makes it is especially well suited for detecting transparent objects such as glass bottles, test tubes, or transparent films in industrial and packaging applications.
The BOS 6K is designed using the autocollimation principle. This means the emitter and receiver are on the same optical axis, ensuring a high degree of switching accuracy. A built-in polarizing filter suppresses interference such as reflections, thus increasing process reliability.
The sensor's pulsed, visible red light increases ambient light rejection and makes setup and adjustment a snap.
Balluff Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Balluff GmbH & Co., Neuhausen, Germany, is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of inductive, optical, capacitive and magnetic sensors as well as linear position transducers and ID systems. Balluff products for OEM and factory floor solutions are used to control, regulate, automate, assemble, position, and monitor manufacturing, assembly, and packaging sequences for industries including metalworking, automotive, plastics, material handling, wood processing, aerospace, electrical, and electronics.
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