Laser triangulation sensor
Reliable object detection for warehouse automation
With the new W10 photoelectric proximity switch, Sick presents a sensor with which a wide range of detection tasks in automation technology can be solved more universally than ever before.
The push-button series comprises four variants that differ in their working distances and mounting options. This considerably reduces the usual variety of types. The W10 combines a high-precision laser class 1 emitting LED - whose focused light beam produces only a small light spot on an object - with a fast and precise receiving line. Thanks to this powerful technology, the diffuse sensor achieves very precise detection results with high repeat accuracy both in the short-range version with working distances between 25 mm and 400 mm and in the long-range version with ranges from 25 mm to 700 mm. This is ideal for the precise detection of objects and positions. In speed mode, the response time is 1.8 ms - reliable switching behavior is therefore guaranteed even with fast processes.
For the first time, a touchscreen interface has been implemented in a sensor of this type, which means that the operation of the W10 meets demanding requirements for intuitive ease of use and innovative user experience. Three application-optimized operating modes can be activated just as easily via the display as foreground or background blanking if required. In addition, teach-in options allow the W10 to be conveniently adapted to individual application scenarios. The stainless steel housing with IP69K protection protects the sensor even when used in demanding environmental conditions. Thanks to IO-Link functionality, the light scanner offers the option of remote configuration and efficient integration of the recorded sensor data into an existing automation network.
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