The compact laser sensors have high function reserves and offer users maximum process reliability. In assembly, handling and packaging technology systems, they are mainly used for feeding, position and quality control. Their operation and configuration is simple and reliable, while IO-Link enables time-saving parameterization and predictive diagnostics solutions. If hygiene requirements are high or resistance to cleaning agents is required, stainless steel versions are available.

With the new OGUL series, Di-soric is rounding off its range of high-performance industrial fork light barriers at the top end. Where extremely small components or product details need to be detected, laser sensors have the advantage. According to the company, laser fork light barriers from the OGUL series detect objects from a size of 0.03 mm with process reliability. The fine, clearly visible light beam of the non-hazardous laser class 1 enables the smallest details to be detected without time-consuming adjustment. For example, the position and orientation of thin wires, drills or cannulas can be determined with an accuracy (reproducibility) of 0.01 mm during parts feeding.

The new laser light barriers from Di-soric: OGUL fork light barriers and the OGUL stainless steel version. © Di-soric

The new OGUL series has a dual operating concept: the sensors can either be configured via IO-Link or set manually using a potentiometer. With IO-Link, qualitative and quantitative diagnostics such as the monitoring of current process values, the assessment of process stability or teach-in quality can be carried out easily and transparently. The fork light barriers are equipped with a push-pull output; PNP and NPN functions are located in one device.

The downward-compatible laser fork light barriers are available in widths of 30, 50, 80 and 120 mm. With their powder-coated metal housing, they are extremely robust (IP67) and operate in a temperature range between minus 25 °C and plus 60 °C.