Released on = September 3, 2006, 11:51 pm

Press Release Author = Baumer

Industry = Industrial

Press Release Summary = even small, fast moving parts down to 0,5 mm can be reliably
detected
ideal sensor for accurate side measurement of a web edge or to measure the upper
edge of a material stack
object widths can be measured with a resolution of 0,1 mm using this unique sensor



Press Release Body = With the addition of the ParCon, Baumer electric has extended
the family of line sensors. Depending on the specific requirements, a switching or
analog version with lateral or frontal optics is available. The new sensor is
characterized by its 24 mm-wide, homogeneous measuring field formed by parallel
beams. This means that the position of the object within the measuring field has
absolutely no influence on the measurement results. This allows web edges to be
precisely positioned with the analog version, despite height deflection, permits
object widths to be determined regardless of position, or the position of top edge
of stacks to be measured. The result is output in the form of an easy-to-process
analog signal value (4...20 mA) with a resolution of 0.1 mm. The switching version
of the ParCon can be used as a reject controller for stamping presses, as a counter
for small component filler systems or as an infeed controller for automatic
handlers. Thanks to a scanning frequency of 4 kHz, even fast moving parts as small
as 0.5 mm can be reliably detected. In addition, the minimum component size to be
detected can be defined with the aid of a simple teach-in process. Since the
transmitter and receiver, the special optics to create the parallel light beam and
the analysis electronics are all contained in the compact sensor housing (34 x 16.5
x 67 mm), the only other part required is a reflector, which is available as either
a mounted or a self adhesive reflective film. This concept significantly simplifies
installation and opens up new possibilities.


Web Site = http://www.sensorplex.com

Contact Details = Sensorplex

Unit 2, No.6 Garden Road
Clayton Vic 3168
AUSTRALIA
Tel: +61-(03)9561-7099 Fax: +61-(03)9561-7077