Detection That Can Save You Money

Manufacturing facilities know the expenses of equipment repairs and production downtime, but what if you could take a proactive approach to prevent both as well as keep costs down? Prime Controls has developed a solution that can prevent a $20,000 to $100,000 repair!

In most equipment, if more than one sheet is fed into the machine, it damages tools and dies. That is why for over 25 years Prime Controls have made Double Sheet Detection an essential component of manufacturing. The sensors protect machinery by ensuring that only one sheet of metal is entering into a process. 

The Double Sheet Detection is perfect for automation, robotics, automated destackers, sheet feeders, and in-fixture (poke-a-yoke) applications. Along with that, the solution is perfect for the canmaking, automotive, appliance, and other metal forming industries.

The Double Sheet Detection can easily be set up and they can sense a wide range of metals, such as:

• Steel
• Copper
• Aluminum

For more information about the Double Sheet Detection solution, give us a call at (800) 228-2790!

Meet the Banner Engineering Q5X Series!

The Banner Engineering Q5X Series is composed of high-power mid-range sensor that detects even the most challenging targets while saving time and costs. The device comes in a versatile IP67 rated housing that can be mounted outside of hazardous areas and it can detect the most acute angles from 9.5 cm to 2 meters away.

The Q5X can verify multiple conditions and with one single device you can:

• Detect clear and reflective objects
• Detect black targets against a black background
• Detect black targets against a shiny metal background
• Detect multicolor packaging and targets of all colors

The Q5X Series can be programmed via on-board user interface, remote teach, IO-Link, or optional sensor display. Besides the easy programming, the solution also offers real-time distance feedback that enables easy troubleshooting and is error proof.

Applications:

• Part in place inspections
• Part motion complete
• Detection of black plastic, leather, and rubber parts
• End of line pallet detection
• Shrink wrap detection
• Carton full/empty
• Box, tote, and pallet detection
• Detection of construction materials (timber, plywood, sheetrock, steel, asphalt, etc.)

Banner Engineering's LTF Time-of-Flight Laser Sensors Just Got Even Better!

Banner Engineering's L-GAGE LTF Laser Sensors are now available in extended range models. These extended range models are able to detect and inspect objects from up to 24 m away without the use of a retroreflector, while still achieving accuracy error of less than 1% of range and less than 25 mm of accuracy error when using a white target. Considered an affordable alternative to sensors with similar range capabilities, they offer greater range capabilities than similarly priced time-of-flight sensors.

Key Features:

• The extended 24 m range allows the LTF Series sensors to be used to solve many applications that previously were primarily solved by more expensive sensors specifically designed for long distances
• Installation and maintenance is simplified - diffuse mode sensing eliminates the need for a retroreflective target
• Users are able to begin inspecting more quickly with no downtime to service targets
• The two-line, eight-character display and pushbutton programming facilitate sensor setup and troubleshooting, enabling real-time distance measuring and application monitoring
• Durable IP67 housing, high ambient light immunity, and stable performance across temperatures
• Reliable performance in many challenging environments
• Models featuring IO-Link communication have powerful advanced features, including remote configuration, remote monitoring, and extended diagnostics

CLICK HERE for more information on Banner's LTF! Call C&E at 800-228-2790 for questions, or for more information. 

Going The Distance With Banner's Q4X Laser Distance Measurement Sensor

Banner's Versatile Q4X Series Adds Long-Range Models

Banner Engineering's Q4X, a rugged laser distance sensor, offers superior performance and is able to detect sub-millimeter changes in distance. Compared to the leading competitors' 500 mm range, the Banner Q4X now has a 22% longer range of up to 600 mm and is capable of 2 to 4 times higher precision across the sensing range. This sensor is up to three times more precise and has double the maximum sensing range than previously available. 

The Q4X discrete and analog sensors come standard with new problem-solving firmware. Dual mode, dual intensity distance window, is an innovative new teach mode that allows the Q4X to solve new applications. Transparent objects can be reliably detected without the need for a retro-reflector. The sensor will be successful in error-proofing applications where you need to know an object is not only present but also the correct color of reflectivity.

Key Features:

• Reliable sensing range of 25 mm to 600 mm for threaded barrel housings and 35 mm to 610 mm for flush mount housings
• Able to detect height changes as small as 0.5 mm
• Dual mode sensing measures distance and light intensity and can be used for reliable clear object detection, error proofing, and to verify presence or absence beyond the sensing range
• Detects targets regardless of target surface reflectivity
• Delay timers, remote input, and advanced measurement modes expand the range of applications solved with a single sensor
• IO-Link enables remote configuration, sensor backup, easier preventative maintenance, and more

For questions, or more information, please call C&E at 800-228-2790. Thank you!

Turck Announces Open Faced Angle Sensors for Valve Position Monitoring in Harsh Environments

Turck announced two extensions of their inductive angle sensors for rotary actuators. Both new product offerings provide a rotary valve sensing solution ideally suited for harsh environments; one includes a stainless steel Minifast connector and the other, using a terminal chamber, provides ATEX and IECEx approvals.

The RI360-DSU utilizes the inductive resonant circuit measuring principle and introduces an innovative open face sensor design for rotary valve sensing. The RI360-DSU open faced inductive angle sensors deliver analog or discrete outputs and provide flexible mounting options previously not available from Turck.

Turck’s RI360-DSU inductive angle sensors are able to monitor quarter turn valves and three-way valves, while also detecting the valve position during cleaning cycles. Additionally, the sensors are capable of detecting the wear of seals, thus saving downtime from seals that are worn from switching cycles. For flexible operation, the sensors are available with switching or analog outputs.

The RI360P1-DSU35TC-ELI-EXI is available with ATEX and IECEx approvals. The RI360P1-DSU35-ELIU5X2-B1150/S1265 is available with a stainless steel Minifast connector.

Product Benefits:

• Contactless measuring principle
• Rugged housing
• Programmable measuring range
• Compact design
• Flexible mounting/options compatible with DSU mounting accessories
• Freely adjustable within 360°
• IP67 rated

For questions, or more information, please contact C&E at 800-228-2790. Thank you!

Durability and Precision Measurement: Banner's LTF Long Range Accuracy Sensor Delivers Both

Banner L-GAGE LTF Series Long Range Accuracy Sensor

Providing durable, precise measurement for a variety of challenging target applications, the Banner LTF sensor offers solutions where other sensors fall short. The LTF sensor uses time-of-flight measurement, emitting a pulsed light, measuring the amount of time for the light to reflect off the object and return to the sensor to calculate the distance. This enables sensing in long-range applications across a wide variety of targets.

With high excess gain, high reliability, and ease-of-use, the LTF provides best-in-class performance. Dynamically adjusted laser power increases output for dark targets or objects at steep angles, while reducing power for shiny targets, providing accurate measurements across a wide range of challenging applications.  The LTF sensor offers easy setup without a manual, quick monitoring and troubleshooting, and no learning curve when transitioning between products. 

Join C&E for a webinar highlighting the Banner LTF. CLICK HERE for registration.

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For questions or more information, please call 1-800-228-2790. Thank you!

Extended Range 2-Wire Stainless Steel Faced Sensors From Turck

Turck has introduced the addition of a 2-wire, DC stainless steel faced sensor with an extended sensing range. With this extension, Turck furthers its most complete line of stainless steel faced sensors in North America.

Stainless steel faced sensors are an ideal fit to be used as substitutes for traditional plastic faced sensors in applications where the sensors are routinely damaged by impact. The one piece housing is made from high grade stainless steel which resists corrosion and is rated IP67 against moisture ingress. The rugged construction and design of the stainless steel sensor line allows it to fit the needs of a wide variety of applications. PTFE or WeldGuard coating is available upon request.


Product Benefits:

• Stainless steel allows for a very clean and rugged sensing solution
• Extended range
• One piece design
• Operates in wide range of temperatures
• Front facing

Product Specifications:

• 2,3,7 and 12 mm sensing range available
• IP67 rated
• PTFE and WeldGuard available upon request
• Power supply 10...30 VDC
• 2-wire DC sensor
• V2A stainless steel

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For more information or for a quote, please contact custservice@cesales.com. Thank you!

New Stainless Steel Barrel-Mounted Sensors From Banner: Suitable Where Enhanced Chemical Resistance Is Required!

The new M18-4 series is a heavy-duty, chemically resistant 18 mm metal barrel sensor that features a robust IP69K rated 316 stainless steel housing suitable for many industrial environments where enhanced chemical resistance is a requirement.

Features:

• Complete family of sensors, all housed in the popular 18 mm threaded metal barrel
• Chemically robust stainless steel sensors for wash down applications
• Robust housing is sealed against fluid ingress and chemical attack
• Powerful and bright visible red emitter beam for easy alignment and setup
• Greatly increased sensing range in all models
• Highly visible output and dual-function power and stability indicators 

M18-4 Fixed-Field And Diffuse Sensors Lighting Resistance:

• High-efficiency factory lighting can generate light pulses which confuse some sensors employing only basic pulse counting demodulation methods.
• The new M18-4 sensors will remain OFF when no target is present, and reliably turn ON when the target is present even in the presence of energy efficient lighting.
• The M18-4 fixed-field and diffuse sensor's electronic ASIC includes robust cross talk avoidance.

For more information, please contact custservice@cesales.com. Thank you!

Sensors For The Stamp and Die, Metal Forming, and Welding Environments

Turck Announces The Addition of a Compact Stainless Steel Housed Sensor to Its Line of Q08 Sensors

Turck announces the addition of a compact stainless steel housed sensor to its line of Q08 sensors. The stainless steel Q08F provides customers with a robust sensor alternative where standard Q08 sensors would not be suitable, or where a more durable sensor could minimize downtime and alleviate trouble areas for customers.

The rectangular sensor offers compact housing, is made from 316 stainless steel, and offers an IP68/69K rating. The sensor provides a 7mm sensing range and can be flush mounted to offer a wide range of mounting and application possibilities. With these features, the stainless steel Q08F is an ideal solution for customers in the stamp and die, metal forming, welding, and automotive industries where durability and reliability are a must. 

TURCK's New uprox3 Series

TURCK's New uprox3 Series Features Longer Sensing Ranges in More Compact Design

TURCK announces the uprox3 series of sensors, which offers the largest switching distances of all Factor 1 sensors on the market thanks to an electronic platform that uses the latest chip set and manufacturing technologies. These technologies are a world first, enabling the creation of the uprox3 Factor 1 sensors in compact, 4mm smooth barrel and M5 designs with a 1mm switching distance, even for flush mounting. TURCK has also managed to shrink the previously most compact M8, M12 and M18 designs.

uprox3 sensors are the third generation of TURCK's uprox Factor 1 sensors. Although the existing uprox+sensors offered large switching distances for all metals, these distances are increased by as much as 50 percent in the new sensors. it previously was unattainable to senese 3mm in the M8 design, 6mm in M12 and 10mm in M18. However, thanks to the consistent development of its uprox technology, TURCK has been able to achieve these larger switching distances without any compromises in performance. The uprox3 sensors still offer outstanding application reliability for demanding sensing tasks, but also allow for the possibility to complete new installations.

Because of their inherent immunity to magnetic fields, the uprox3 series sensors are suitable for use in many demanding industrial sectors, such as welding for the automotive and metal forming markets. The new uprox3 series will be available with robust PTFE coated sensors in M8, M12 and M18 designs. Weldgaurd will also be available. Like their predecessors, all uprox3 sensors offer a high EMC stability and flexible mounting including full flush mounting, as well as precise switch points.

If you would like a demonstration, please contact your local representative. For a quote, please email our customer service team at custservice@cesales.com .

QR24 Sensor

TURCK Updates QR24 Sensors for Mobile Equipment

TURCK released a new QR24 rotary inductive sensor to expand programmability for industrial applications and improve rotary position feedback for mobile equipment market. The QR24 for the mobile equipment features a low operating voltage of 8-30 VDC with 0.5-4.5 V output. This technology is immune to vibrations and interference, ensuring accuracy and longevity to avoid replacement downtime and come in an IP68/IP69K rated housing to protect against moisture and dust in demanding environments.

All QR24 sensors use resistance inductive capacitance (RLC) measuring technology to process and communicate position. Each sensor is manufactured with printed emitter and receiver coil systems fully potted within the housing. When the emitter coils are activated with a high-frequency AC field, they produce an inductive RLC circuit with the positioning element. The position of that element is processed based on the induced signal to the receiver coils in the sensors.

For mobile equipment and industrial applications, this wear-free technology is ideal when applied directly to the shaft of a motor to provide superior accuracy for position feedback. In conjunction with RLC technology, TURCK's QR24 rotary inductive sensors provide high-resolution and 16-bit noisleless operation. The double resonator system offers increased distance capability and high-end signal processing with a multicore microprocessor for enhanced speed.

Q4X Analog Laser Measurement Sensor

The Q4X analog versatile, rugged laser measurement sensor is the latest addition to the family of Q4X sensors, building upon the success of the Q4X discrete model, which has solved challenging applications across many industries.

As a new addition to Banner's measurement sensor offering, the Q4X analog expands the types of applications Banner can solve, providing continuous measurement of challenging targets from dark to reflective out to 300 mm. In addition to its longer range and greater excess gain, the Q4X is now further differentiated from the LR-Z, which is only available with discrete outputs.

Features

• Reliably detects submillimeter distance changes
• Continuous measurement of challenging targets from dark to reflective, out to 300 mm
• Simplified user experience with analog (V) or distance (mm) readout from the angled, four-digit display
• Easy setup with responsive buttons
• Durable and robust construction resists mechanical impact, over tightening and extreme vibration
• FDA-grade stainless steel, chemically-resistant housing rated to IP69K and laser-marked sensor information withstands aggressive cleaning procedures
• Superior ambient light resistance

Applications

• Fill level indication
• Part positioning
• Roll diameter
• Loop control
• Thickness/height verification
• Many other challenging applications

Gocator 2320

Gocator 2320: Designed Specifically For Small Parts Inspection

 3D Inspection
Since we live in a three-dimensional world, small parts assemblies are notoriously difficult for traditional dimensional inspection techniques. Since the Gocator 2320 is a three dimensional sensor, it provides the perfect quality control solution by capturing and analyzing the the irregular curves, bevels, angles and surface reflectivity of electronic small parts accurately.

 Perfect Fit

The sensor's narrow housing allows it to be mounted in tight spaces so OEMs and System Integrators can easily integrate it into inspection machines already crowded with other devices and equipment. The Gocator 2320 also has built-in ability to mount multiple sensors side-by-side, expanding the field of view as many times as needed. In addition, like all Gocator sensors, the 2320 comes in a robust industrial IP67 rated housing, with an intuitive experience that is unmatched in the 3D sensor market.

All-In-One

Gocator 2320 has an all-in-one scanning, measuring and control capability. As a result of this all-in-one feature, it delivers repeatable results on small electronic parts of any size, shape or material.

High Accuracy and Repeatability

The Gocator 2320 produces highly accurate and repeatable results to meet the demands of the electronics assembly line, with Z repeatability under 5um and X resolution under 20um

Field of View

Gocater 2320 has a 67% lager field-of-view than Keyence's LJ-V7060, plus it delivers higher Z resolution and Z repeatability throughout the measurement range for a more accurate scan result.

Application-Designed Measurement Tools

With Gocator 2320 you can leverage application-designed measurement tools to quickly generate results depending on a specific measurement task, as well as powerful processing features driven by a dedicated hardware pipeline for 3D point generation.

Small Sensor, BIG Difference: The Banner Q3X

Quick Hits

• Versatile: Can solve many small contrast part-detection applications with accuracy (ex. registration mark or leading edge detection)
• High-Speed Performance: As fast as 250µs response speed, capture up to 2,000 events per second!
• Durable: Nickel-plated zinc housing withstands mechanical impact/vibration and cutting fluids/oils. 
• Easy to Use: Clear intensity readout, angled three-digit display and easy setup with responsive tactile buttons

The Banner Q3X is available now at C&E Sales. Feel free to contact us here. Take a look at the video below for an in-depth feature on this powerful sensor.

 

TURCK Expands Inductive Sensor Line Designed for Harsh Applications

The Q80WD is an addition to the uprox+ family of factor one sensors that require no correction factor to detect any metal type.  

The Q80WD features an improved design with a durable, stainless steel M12 connector and chemical resistant PPS thermoplastic housing that delivers resistance to chemicals and caustic cleaning agents, as well as shock and impact.  Additionally, the housing materials are food-safe and meet FDA Regulation 21CFR 177, 1500(9) for the U.S. and FDA/EGVO 1935/2004 for the E.U. The Q80WD features 2 side mounted LED's for optimal viewing.

"The introduction of  the Q80WD allows us to offer an even wider range of washdown sensor solutions for our customers", said John Murphy, Product Manager for TURCK. "With an extended range of 75mm, the uprox+ washdown family can provide a perfect solution in a variety of applications including food and beverage, mobile equipment, and many outdoor installations.

The existing uprox+ washdown family is comprised of 8, 12, 18, and 30mm diameter barrels, 42mm Qpaks with sensing ranges between 1.5 and 50mm. The uprox+ technology is able to sense all types of metals at the same distance, not only eliminating the need to change the position of the sensors for different metal applications, but also reducing the number of sensor types needed for plant operations. In addition to an extended sensing distance, the Q80WD delivers reliable operation in temperatures ranging from -25 degrees to +70 degrees Celsius and is IP68 approved or IP69k approved with optional back plate.

Benefits:

• Offers a longer sensing range than previously possible
• Delivers resistance to chemicals and caustic cleaning agents, as well as shock and impact
• Food safe materials
• 2 side mounted LED's for optimal viewing