1. High-Speed Rotary Indexing Table Positioning
Mounted over a slotted indexing disc, the photomicro sensor reads the passing slots to determine the exact angular position on a fast-moving rotary table.
Problem SolvedEliminates physical wear and provides frictionless, high-accuracy position feedback for indexing machines, leveraging the 1 kHz response frequency to prevent missed counts at high speeds.
1 kHz response frequencyNPN open collector5 mm slot widthThrough-beam
2. Robotic Arm End-of-Travel Limit Switch
The T-shaped sensor acts as a robust, non-contact limit switch for linear stages and robot joints, utilizing a moving metal flag to break the 940 nm infrared beam.
Problem SolvedPrevents mechanical over-travel and destructive collisions in automated XYZ gantries by instantly triggering a 100 mA direct switching signal when the actuator flag enters the gap.
T-shaped housingInfrared LED 940nmPre-wired 1m cableDark-ON/Light-ON
3. Automated Packaging Material Edge Detection
Integrated into form-fill-seal machines to verify the alignment and presence of opaque packaging film passing through the 5 mm sensor slot.
Problem SolvedStops the web drive immediately if a film tear or misalignment is detected (opaque object 2 x 0.8 mm min.), reducing material waste and preventing jammed packaging lines.
Opaque object detectionIP50 thermoplastic housingIncident light indicator5 to 24 VDC