Distance Sensor
Optical sensors play a pivotal role in industries, offering precise distance measurement and object detection capabilities. Leveraging advanced technologies like optical triangulation and time-of-flight, these sensors excel in various applications, including packaging sorting and industrial automation.
Their ability to accurately determine distances, irrespective of object reflectivity or surface properties, makes them indispensable. With features such as background suppression and immunity to ambient light, optical sensors enhance efficiency and productivity across diverse sectors.
Technical Highlights
Fast and accurate measurement, precise positioning and detection of a wide range of materails.
IO-Link sensors can be operated in the IO-Link mode or standard I/O mode
Our distance sensors cover a wide range of applications:
- Triangulation sensors for near-field applications
- Time of flight sensors for long working distances.
Why use distance sensors?
Experience the power of rapid and precise distance measurement, pinpoint positioning, and flawless detection of diverse materials – distance sensors play a crucial role in automation technology. Whether you need to ensure coil winding accuracy to the millimeter, detect double sheets, or achieve precise positioning of storage and retrieval machines, trust SensoPart distance sensors to deliver unmatched reliability across various industries:
- The automotive and supplier industries
- Mechanical engineering and special machine construction
- Assembly and handling
- The packaging industry
- Handling and warehousing systems
- The steel industry
- The textile and paper industries
- The wood industry
Distance measurement using triangulation
The optical triangulation measurement principle stands out as the ultimate solution for achieving unparalleled precision in determining distances up close. By harnessing the power of specialized receiver optics and a position-sensitive detector (such as a photodiode line), this sensor can accurately gauge object distances with unwavering accuracy, completely independent of the object's reflectivity. Not even the color or surface properties, like high reflectivity, can sway its exceptional measurement precision.
Elevating the game further, the FT 50 RLA laser distance sensor delivers a signal that mirrors the distance with utmost fidelity, effortlessly transmitted through the analog output (e.g. 4 ... 20 mA) or a serial RS485 interface. The digital outputs' switching range can be effortlessly customized to any desired zone within the operational range through a simple teach-in process.
Distance measurement using time-of-flight
SensoPart makes use of innovative time-of-flight technology to measure longer distances with precision. By emitting pulsed laser light and analyzing the time it takes for the light to bounce back from the target object, the sensor accurately determines the distance.
Thanks to the pulsed light emission, these sensors offer reliable background suppression and exceptional resistance to ambient light interference. The FT/FR 55-RLAP series distance sensors, which utilize time-of-flight technology, are capable of measuring distances up to 70 meters with high accuracy. Their reliable detection capabilities and long scanning ranges make them perfect for use in production lines, handling systems, and warehousing setups.
