1. High-SpeedBottlingLineDetection
Detectingtransparentorshinybottles(suchasglassorPET)onafast-movingconveyorbelt.
Problem SolvedStandardphotoelectricsensorsoftenstruggletoaccuratelydetecthighlyreflectivesurfaceslikeglassorplasticbottles, whichcancausefalsetriggers.TheE3Z-R61utilizesitsbuilt-inM.S.R.(MirrorSurfaceRejection)functionandpolarizedredLEDtoensureshinytargetsdonotreflectlightdirectlybacktothereceiver[1.1]. Furthermore, the 1 ms response time guarantees precise detection even on the fastest high-speed bottling lines.
M.S.R. function [1.1]1 ms response timeRetro-reflectiveIP67 ratingPolarized red LED
2. Automated Material Handling and Wide Conveyor Monitoring
Monitoring the continuous presence of boxes or pallets across wide conveyor sections before automated robotic palletization.
Problem SolvedIndustrial conveyors require optical sensors capable of shooting across wide spans to reliably confirm product presence. The E3Z-R61 provides an extended 4-meter sensing distance, easily bridging the width of most standard conveyor segments. Its robust PBT polymer housing and IP67 rating fully protect the internal electronics from dust, debris, and moisture commonly found in busy material handling facilities.
4 m sensing distance [1.1]PBT housingIP67 protectionNPN output12-24 VDC
3. Packaging Machinery and Shrink-Wrap Detection
Verifying the passage of cartons or shrink-wrapped goods through automated access gates in secondary packaging stations.
Problem SolvedIn continuous packaging stations, sensors must detect irregularly shaped or shrink-wrapped objects whose glare can confuse standard optical sensors. By utilizing a polarized red LED light source, this sensor easily targets the corresponding reflector through transparent shrink wrap without being blinded by the plastic film's surface reflection. The selectable Light-ON/Dark-ON modes allow control engineers to easily integrate the sensor's NPN logic directly into existing PLC gating systems.
Polarized red LED [1.1]Light-ON/Dark-ON selectableNPN open-collectorShrink-wrap detection
