Balluff's family of fork and angle sensors have been redesigned to offer higher performance and an infrared option for applications in dusty areas
Balluff has revamped its line of fork and angle sensors. In addition to two performance-enhanced product lines with highly visible red light for standard applications and highly focused laser light for small parts detection with a resolution of down to 50mm, sensors are now available with a pin-point LED using homogenous red light for exact positioning tasks, plus a family using infrared light for applications in dusty environments.
The compact processing circuitry is housed in a rugged IP67 metal enclosure. The sensing face of the sensor as well as the operator panel – consisting of an LED function indicator and two potentiometers – are integrated flush with the housing to protect them from damage. Depending on the model, these sensors offer a high switching frequency of 3 or 5kHz and are available with NPN or PNP outputs.
Startup is simple and practical: all that is needed is a screwdriver to set light-on or dark-on switching using a potentiometer and setting the desired sensitivity.
The new sensors are fully compatible with their predecessors mechanically and electrically. They feature the same three-pin M8 connection and standard through-holes for mounting. Homemade fastenings are no longer required, as Balluff offers two types of sensor holder to suit the entire range of through-beam sensors. The holders are also fully compatible with the new Balluff BMS universal mounting system.
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