Sensor Applications
There are any number of applications where sensors can be utilized, and as you have seen throughout this book there are a number of sensors to chose from. Choosing the right sensor can be confusing and takes careful thought and planning. Often, more than one sensor will do the job. As the application becomes more complex the more difficult it is to choose the right sensor for a given application. The following application guide will help you find the right sensor for the right application.
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Ultrasonic Sensors
Application
Level Measurement in Large Vessels (Tanks, Silos)
Application Sensor
Anti-Collision 3RG60 14 Compact Range I
Sensor
3RG61 13 Compact Range III
Application Sensor
Level Measurement in Small Bottles 3RG61 12 Compact Range III
Application Sensor
Height Sensing 3RG60 13 Compact Range II
Application Sensor
Quality Control 3RG61 12 Compact Range III
Application Sensor
Breakage Sensing 3RG61 12 Compact Range I
Application Sensor
3RG62 43 Thru Beam
Bottle Counting
Application Sensor
Object Sensing 3RG60 12 Compact Range II
Application Sensor
Vehicle Sensing and Positioning 3RG60 14 Compact Range III
Application Sensor
Stack Height Sensing 3RG60 13 Compact Range II
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Ultrasonic Sensors
Application Sensor
Contour Recognition 3RG61 13 Compact Range III
Application Sensor
Diameter Sensing and Strip Speed Control 3RG61 12 Compact Range III
Application Sensor
People Sensing 3RG60 12 Compact Range II
Application Sensor
Wire and Rope Breakage Monitoring 3RG60 12 Compact Range I
Application Sensor
Loop Control 3RG60 15 Compact Range II
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Photoelectric Sensors
Application Sensor
Verifying Objects in Clear Bottles M12 Thru Beam
Application Sensor
Flow of Pallets Carrying Bottles K40 Retroreflective
Application Sensor
Counting Cans K50 Polarized Retroreflective
Application Sensor
Counting Bottles SL18 Retroreflective
Application Sensor
Counting Cartons K65 Retroreflective
Application
Car Wash
Sensor
SL Thru Beam
Application Sensor
Reading Reference Marks for Trimming C80 Mark Sensor
Application Sensor
Detecting Persons K50 Retroreflective
Application Sensor
Controlling Parking Gate SL Retroreflective
Application Sensor
K31 Diffuse
End of Roll Detection
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Photoelectric Sensors
Application Sensor
Detecting Tab Threads KL40 Fiber Optic
Application Sensor
Detecting Caps on Bottles K20 Diffuse with Background Suppression and K31 Thru Beam
Application Sensor
Counting Packages K80 Retroreflective
Application
Detecting Components Inside Metal Can
Sensor
K50 Background Suppression
Application Sensor
Determining Orientation of IC Chip L50 Laser with Background Suppression
Application Sensor
Detecting Items of Varying Heights K80 Background Suppression
Application Sensor
Detecting Orientation of IC Chip Color Mark or Fiber Optic
Application Sensor
Controlling Height of a Stack SL Thru Beam
Application Sensor
Detecting Jams on a Conveyor K50 Retroreflective
Application
Counting Boxes Anywhere on a Conveyor
Sensor
SL18 Right Angle Retroreflective
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Photoelectric Sensors
Application Sensor
Counting IC Chip Pins KL40 Fiber Optic
Application
Batch counting and Diverting Cans Without Labels
Sensor
K40 Polarized
Application
Detecting Presence of Object to Start a Conveyor
Application Sensor
Detecting Reflective Objects K80 Polarized Retroreflective
Sensor
K35 Retroreflective
Application Sensor
Verifying Liquid in Vials K35 Fiber Optic
Application Sensor
Verifying Screws are Correctly Seated KL40 Fiber Optic
Application
Verifying Cakes are Present in Transparent Package
Application Sensor
Verifying Lipstick Height Before Capping M5 or M12 Thru Beam
Sensor
KL40 Fiber Optic
Application
Detecting Labels with Transparent Background
Application
Monitoring Objects as they Exit Vibration Bowl
Sensor
G20 Slot Sensor
Sensor
K35 Fiber Optic
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Proximity Switches
Application
Detecting the Presence of a Broken Drill Bit
Application Sensor
Detecting Milk in Cartons Capacitive
Sensor
12 mm Normal Requirements
Application
Detecting Presence of Set Screws on Hub for Speed or Direction Control
Application Sensor
Controlling Fill level of solids in a bin Capacitive
Sensor
30mm Shorty
Application Sensor
Detecting Full Open or Closed Valve Postition 12mm or 18mm Extra Duty
Application Sensor
Detecting Presence of Can and Lid 30mm Normal Requirements or UBERO, 18mm Normal Requirements Gating Sensor
Application Sensor
18 mm
Detecting Broken Bit on Milling Machine
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Application Inquiry
Providing a sensing device solution requires both knowledge of the application and answers to specific questions to obtain key additional facts. This page is intended to be photocopied and used as a self-help guide in assessing the scope of sensor applications. The information recorded on this form may then be cross-checked with the product specifications found in our BERO - Sensing Solutions catalog to obtain a potential solution to your application. If your application involves machine guard safety interlocking, the use of standard position sensors could result in serious injury or death. Please contact SE&A Sensor Marketing for assistance at (630) 879-6000.
1. Target Material
___ Metal ___ Non-Metal ___ Ferrous ___ Non-Ferrous ___ Transparent ___ Translucent ___ Opaque Target Finish (shiny/dull/matte, etc.) __________ Target Color __________ Target Texture __________
7. Physical/Mounting Criteria
2. Target Description and Dimensions
Is target accessible from more than one side? Space available to install sensor _____ Sensor Orientation Possibilities _____ _________________________________
8. Environment
3. Target Orientation/Spacing
Describe position of target when sensed relative to immediate environment. Number of Multiple Targets ____ Number of Targets Nested Together ___ Spacing Between Targets _______ Size of Target __________
___ Clean ___ Oily ___ Dusty ___ Humid ___ Outdoor ___ Indoor ___ Submersion ___ Wash down Temperature ________ Temperature Variation ________ Describe the Load _________________ Inductive: Inrush _____ Sealed _____ __________ VAC __________ VDC
9. Load Requirements
10. Control Voltage Supply
4. Target Movement/Speed/Velocity
Requirements Describe how the target approaches the 11. Output ___ NPN ___ PNP ___ SCR ___ FET sensing area (Axial/Lateral). ___ Relay Target Speed __________ ___ Normally Open ___ Normally Closed Cycles per Second/Minute/etc ______ ___ Complimentary _____ LO/DO Hours machine is run? ________ 12. Connection Preference
From Target to Sensor __________ From Target to Background __________ Describe the background conditions. ___ Connector/Matching Cordset Length of Sensor Prewired Cable (2 Meters Standard) ________ ___ AS-i Interface
5. Sensing Distance
6. Background Description
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