PHOTOELECTRIC RETRO-REFLECTIVE

SENSORS

Jan Hertlein
Training Manager
2015-10-22
CONTENTS

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

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1. INTRODUCTION

Detection with optical operating principle

MultiTask sensors

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1. INTRODUCTION

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CONTENTS

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

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 2. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

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

Proximity sensors Retro-reflective sensors

Total reflection
Mirroring or metal surface

Diffuse reflection
Matted surface
Retro-reflection
Triple reflector, reflective tape

Mixed reflection
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 (active) Reflective tape with ball reflector (passive)

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

e.g. reflector PL80A: e.g. reflective tape REF-7610:

e.g. reflective tape DG:

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 2. Principle of operation

Autocollimation Dual lens

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 2. Principle of operation

Sensing rage diagram PL30

PL50A

PL 80

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2. Principle of operation

Reduction of sensing range with low cost reflector

Sensing range (datasheet)

Reduced sensing range “SICK” reflector

“Low cost” reflector

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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
2 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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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)

3. If not possible, use WSE

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CONTENTS

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

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 3. Product applications

 Door and gate branch

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 3. Product applications

 Door and gate branch

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 3. Product applications

 Box detection

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 3. Product applications

 Box height 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

 Object 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

 Automotive industry

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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
: Sensors designed to detect transparent objects

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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 heterogeneous objects
: Leading edge detection of
targets with differing heights.
: Detection of glass
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: Reliable detection of : Detection of the rubber
inconsistently for producing tyres
positioned leading
edges , e.g. bent
boards, glass and bags.
: Detection of heterogeneous 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
- Main application:
- Different heights of target
- Perforated targets

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CONTENTS

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

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4. PRACTICAL EXERCISE OR DEMO

 Please complete the attached “exercises for photoelectric reflex sensors"

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CONTENTS

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

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5. POSITIONING/DIFFERENTIATION OF PRODUCTS IN
PRODUCT FAMILY

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5. POSITIONING/DIFFERENTIATION OF PRODUCTS IN
PRODUCT FAMILY

Mini Focus products Sub-miniature products

W2

W8- Inox
G6

W4-3 Inox

W8
W4

W100-2 W4L (Laser)

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PRODUCT FAMILY

Small Focus products Specialties

W18X

W130L

150€ W18-3
123€ W9-3 W12-3 Side products
W9L (Laser) W12L (Laser)
W11-2 W14-2
G10 W170

W160

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5. POSITIONING/DIFFERENTIATION OF PRODUCTS IN
PRODUCT FAMILY

Compact Focus products Rough applications

W34

W27-3
W24-2

W23-2

W280
W45

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5. POSITIONING/DIFFERENTIATION OF PRODUCTS IN PRODUCT
FAMILY

Round Focus Products Side Products

V18 Laser
V180-2

SureSense
H18 V18V F&B

MH15V
F& B

GR18(S)

V12

Z-Sensors

V18

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5. POSITIONING/DIFFERENTIATION OF PRODUCTS IN
PRODUCT FAMILY

Mounting systems Reflectors Connection solutions

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

Dust protection tube for reflectors and photoelectric sensors

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. Practical exercise or demo
5. Positioning/differentiation of products in product family
6. Summary

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 6. Summary

: Benefits
 Only one active part needs to be installed
 Large sensing 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 (sensor for transparent objects are needed)

: Constraints
 No reliable detection of small objects at large distance
 Dual lens sensors need a minimum distance between sensor and reflector
 Problems possible with depolarization

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION