Optoelectronic sensors detect objects with light of a part of the spectrum to trigger function to control, to switch or to regulate.
Electrical impulses are converted into light impulses by the transmitter of the optoelectronic sensor and back into a electrical signal by the receiver. The amplifier circuit with downstream comparator processes and compares the signal with a default treshold. The switching function of the output amplifier is triggered depending on the interruption of the beam path. Exact positioning and very large sensing ranges can be achieved with optoelectronic sensors, independent from the material of the objects to detect.
The broad assortment of optoelectronic sensors for standard and special applications in all fields of the automisation technology extends over all common types like compact, cylindric or miniature types. Through-beam, reflective or scanner function with infrared light, red light or laser sources are available for selection and also sensors for special applications like ranging or colour sensing.
A detailed explication of the different operating principles is in the PDF “Operating principles” at the bottom of the download section.
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Overview - Optical sensors
Catalog of optoelectronics (universal assortment)
Brochure miniature serie OM1E
Informational brochure Midi-sensors series S8
Informational brochure operating principle
Universal sensors
- Through-beam light barriers (infrared, red or laser)
- Reflective light barriers (infrared, red or laser)
- Reflective scanners (infrared, red or laser)
Through-beam light barriers
material control
Level sensing
Reflective light barriers
Label detection on substrate material
Label detection for the role-changing
Reflective scanners
Rotary speed measurement
Length measurement
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Now, let's delve into the concepts mentioned in the article about optoelectronic sensors. Optoelectronic sensors play a crucial role in detecting objects using light from a specific part of the spectrum to trigger various functions such as control, switching, or regulation. The process involves the conversion of electrical impulses into light impulses by the transmitter, followed by the conversion back into an electrical signal by the receiver.
The article mentions the use of an amplifier circuit with a downstream comparator to process and compare the signal with a default threshold. The switching function of the output amplifier is then triggered based on the interruption of the beam path. This mechanism allows for precise positioning and large sensing ranges, irrespective of the material of the objects being detected.
Optoelectronic sensors come in a broad assortment designed for standard and special applications across various fields of automation technology. These sensors are available in common types such as compact, cylindrical, or miniature versions. They also offer different functionalities, including through-beam, reflective, or scanner functions, utilizing infrared light, red light, or laser sources.
Specialized sensors for applications like ranging or color sensing are also part of the diverse range. The article mentions a detailed explanation of the different operating principles in a PDF called "Operating principles" available in the download section.
For a comprehensive overview, the product catalog includes information on optical sensors, optoelectronics, and brochures for specific series like the miniature series OM1E and the Midi-sensors series S8. The sensors are designed for various purposes, including through-beam light barriers (infrared, red, or laser), reflective light barriers, reflective scanners, material control, level sensing, label detection on substrate material, label detection for role-changing, rotary speed measurement, and length measurement.
In essence, optoelectronic sensors offer a wide range of applications with precise and versatile functionalities, making them indispensable in the realm of automation technology.
