1. High-Speed Bottling Line Counting
On a beverage bottling line, this sensor is mounted alongside a conveyor to detect and count bottles as they pass. The goal is to ensure accurate counts for packaging and quality control at very high speeds.
Problem SolvedThe sensor's 1 ms response time is critical for accurately detecting each bottle without missing any on a fast-moving production line. Its IP67 rating ensures it withstands frequent washdowns with water and cleaning agents, preventing downtime due to sensor failure in a wet environment.
Conveyor Counting1 ms response timeIP67NPN OutputDiffuse Reflective
2. Automated Parts Feeder Level Detection
In a vibratory bowl feeder that supplies small plastic components to an assembly machine, the CX-422 is positioned to look down into the bowl to detect when the part level is low and trigger a refill.
Problem SolvedThe 800 mm sensing range allows the sensor to be mounted safely above the moving parts. The diffuse reflective technology reliably detects the presence of the varied shapes of plastic components without needing a reflector, simplifying installation and preventing false triggers from ambient light.
Hopper Level Control800 mm rangeNon-contact sensingVibratory FeederDiffuse Reflective
3. PCB Presence and Position Verification
This sensor is used in a PCB manufacturing line to verify that a circuit board has been correctly placed in a fixture before a robotic soldering or component placement operation begins.
Problem SolvedThe sensor's precise detection capabilities confirm the edge of the PCB is in the correct location. Its small body size (11.2 x 20 x 33.3 mm) allows it to be installed in the tight confines of the manufacturing jig. The reliable NPN output signals the PLC to proceed, preventing machine crashes or damaged products due to misaligned boards.
PCB DetectionPosition VerificationCompact SensorAutomated AssemblyNPN Signal
