: Photoelectric reflex sensors

Farid Rafie
Product Specialist Presence Detection
10/2012
 Contents - Photoelectric reflex sensors

1. Introduction
2. Principle of operation
3. Product applications
4. Positioning/differentiation of products in product family
5. Summary

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 Photoelectric Sensors

Through beam photoelectric sensors

Retro-reflective photoelectric sensors
Photoelectric proximity sensors

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 Photoelectric Sensors

: Overview of name/abbreviations

Principle Name (old) Name (new)

Through beam photoelectric WS/WE WSE

sensors

Retro-reflective photoelectric WL WL
sensors
Photoelectric proximity sensors
- Energetic WT WTE
- Background suppression WT WTB
- Foreground suppression WT WTF

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 1. Introduction

Detection with non-optical operating principle Detection with optical operating principle

Inductive proximity sensors

Capacitive proximity sensors

Magnetic proximity sensors

Magnetic cylinder sensors

Accessories

Connection systems, mounting systems,

and reflectors

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 Contents - Photoelectric reflex sensors

1. Introduction
2. Principle of operation
3. Product applications
4. Positioning/differentiation of products in product family
5. Summary

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 2. Principle of operation

: Photoelectric reflex sensors detect all materials, problems may occur with
transparent objects or objects with a transparent shiny film

: Standard application: pallet detection on roller conveyor

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 2. Principle of operation

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 2. Principle of operation

Four kinds of reflection

Matted surface Mirroring or metal surface

Mixed reflection
Triple reflector, reflective tape shiny surfaces e.g. paint, coating

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 2. Principle of operation

Function of triple reflector

15 max
15 max
Allowed angle: 15

15 max
15 max

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 2. Principle of operation

Reflector with triple structure Reflective tape with ball reflector

The triple structure turns light waves by 90 Reflective tape with ball reflector do not work with “WL”
(with polarization filter)

Mirroring material
Transparent material
Glass ball

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 2. Principle of operation

Reduction of operating range with low cost reflector

Operating range (datasheet)

Reduced operating range “SICK” reflector

“Low cost” reflector

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 2. Principle of operation

With auto collimation With two lenses

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 2. Principle of operation

Operating reserve PL30

PL50A

PL 80

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 2. Principle of operation

Recommended operating reserve factors for WL

Maintenance
1)
F Contamination level recommendation,
Operating environment reflex-switch prophylactic measures
1 Clean room No contaminations
Clean air:
Unloaded, clean environment,
2 …4 minimal sediment on lenses and
(laboratories, offices)
reflector possible.

Low to moderate contamination:

Usual industrial environment,
3… slightly contamination of dust,
(stores, industrial surroundings, Check regular and clean up.
~30 dirt, oil, humidity (not visible) on
assembly shops)
lenses and reflector.

Strong contamination: Use dust-shield, air purging

Industrial processes with a lot of
~25 dust, vapor, fog,
… >60 (industries: steel, wood- and
furniture, paper, ceramic…)
visible, strong contamination on
lenses and reflectors.
Strong accumulations of dust,
dirt, oil, humidity on lenses and
reflector.
unit. Use sensors with
additional contamination
output.
Check and clean up regular
in shorter intervals.

1) Reference values, check application frames and real load of contamination in individual cases

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 2. Principle of operation

Material with a depolarization effect

Challenge:
Plexiglas, laminated film or film crossover cause
depolarization effects. The interference is not caused by
the shiny surfaces, but by the material itself.

Solution:
1. Changing the angle of reflection
2. Reduction of system sensitivity (if possible)
If not possible, use WSE

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 2. Principle of operation

Reflector size should be the same as

light beam diameter.

If the reflector is too small the operating

reserve is reduced or the operating
range cannot be fulfilled.

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 2. Principle of operation

Object size should be the same as light

beam diameter.

If the object is too small the object might

not be detected.

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 2. Principle of operation

When using a smaller reflector smaller

objects can be detected – however the
operating reserve is reduced or the
operating range cannot be fulfilled.

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 Contents - Photoelectric reflex sensors

1. Introduction
2. Principle of operation
3. Product applications
4. Positioning/differentiation of products in product family
5. Summary

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 3. Product applications

: Door and gate branch

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 3. Product applications

: Carton box detection

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 3. Product applications

: Carton box height detection

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 3. Product applications

: Pallet detection

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 3. Product applications

: Pallet detection

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 3. Product applications

: Pallet detection

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 3. Product applications

: Objects with shiny surfaces

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 3. Product applications

: Steel slab detection in hot and dusty environments

: Special reflector required to withstand

the high temperatures
: Standard reflectors only work up to
+65 C

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 3. Product applications

: Plastic box detection

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 3. Product applications

: Ex areas

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 3. Product applications

: Special applications; wheel detection

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 3. Product applications

: Car carrier detection

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 3. Product applications

: Leading edge detection

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 3. Product applications

: Detection of glass pane

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 3. Product applications
detection of transparent objects

: Detection of transparent glass/plastic material

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 3. Product applications
detection of transparent objects
: Sensors designed to detect transparent objects

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 3. Product applications
detection of uneven objects

- Position-independent detection within the light array reflector

0.5 – 4.5 m
- Targets > 12 mm will be detected
constant light
array of 50 mm

- The installation costs could be reduced by up to 50

% in comparison to a light grid or to several
individual light switches

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 3. Product applications
detection of uneven objects

1 x PinPoint-LED

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 3. Product applications
detection of uneven objects
: Leading edge detection of : Reliable detection of : Detection of the rubber
targets with differing heights. inconsistently for producing tyres
positioned leading
edges , e.g. bent
boards, glass and bags.

: Detection of glass : Detection of heterogeneous objects

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 Contents - Photoelectric reflex sensors

1. Introduction
2. Principle of operation
3. Product applications
4. Positioning/differentiation of products in product family
5. Summary

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 4. Positioning/differentiation of
products in product family

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 4. Positioning/differentiation of products in product family

Mounting systems Reflectors Connection solutions

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 4. Positioning/differentiation of products in product family
reflector overview

Standard reflectors Fine triple Chemically resistant Special reflectors Reflective tape

Anti fog

heated

High temperature

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 4. Positioning/differentiation of products in product family
Solutions for dusty areas

Dust protection tube for reflectors and photoelectric

OP61 SW50 PL50 W45 W24

SST DO 80 SLV-PL50 OBS-W45 OBS-W24

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 Contents

1. Introduction
2. Principle of operation
3. Product applications
4. Positioning/differentiation of products in product family
5. Summary

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 5. Summary

: Advantages
 Operating range starts at zero auto collimation
 Only one active part needs to be installed
 Large operating ranges possible (up to 45 m)
 Simple adjustment mechanism
 Easy mounting
 Safe detection of all objects, including objects with shiny surfaces
 Detection of transparent objects (special sensor needed)

: Disadvantages
 Problems possible with depolarization
 No safety detection of small objects at large distance
 Problems possible within short distance (double lens)

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