Product Profile of Photoelectric Sensors, Beam Optical Sensor/switch [connector Type]

Photoelectric sensors are indispensable components of modern automated production processes. Katlax combines precision optics with electronics and rugged housing to provide versatile reflex and through beam sensors. These sensors are designed for applications involving non-contact detection for measuring, counting and positioning. Through beam type sensors offer sensing range up to 5 m. Emitter and receiver are in separate housings facing each other with their optical axes matched. The sensor switches whenever light beam is interrupted. Theses are used for monitoring doors and gates, and counting and monitoring objects over large distances. Reflex type sensors are available in two types: a] diffused beam reflex sensor - emitter and receiver are in same housing. Sensing range up to 0.2 m is provided. Emitter sends beam of pulsed infrared light. Only small portion of light diffused by object in all directions is sensed, which switches the sensor. These are used for distinguishing and sorting of objects according to their volumes and degree of reflection. B] retro reflective reflex sensors - with emitter and receiver in same housing, light reflected by triple prism reflector or reflecting tape opposite to sensor is sensed. Sensor switches when light beam is interrupted. These are used for height detection of stacked objects and control of randomly positioned objects on conveyor.