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[August 2001]
Ultra-Small Laser Sensor Opens Up New Options
Around the size of a sugar cube, the Series 10 laser sensor has been launched by the precision sensing technology specialist, Baumer Electric Ltd.
The Sensor 10 will open up a wide field of possible applications that were previously the domain of fibre optic technology, says Baumer. The company has combined the latest diode technologies with high density electronics.
"The introduction of the Series 10 means we've now completed a family of laser sensors in almost all housing sizes, designed to detect objects as they move into the beam to give unparalleled levels of accuracy," said technical manager Nigel Allen. An effective replacement for bulkier fibre optic systems, particularly in high damage environments, it has a laser spot which offers excellent lateral repeat accuracy at its beam focal point of 40mm of less than 0.2mm. It offers high-speed response to maintain accuracy even at high production rates and precision background suppression is possible by triangulation.
"It's also easy to set up, thanks to the visible red spot, and has an adjustable sensing range of 20mm to 100mm."
The Series 10 can be installed using an industry standard M8 connector. Diffuse and through-beams options will be available later in 2001.
Web site: http://www.baumerelectric.com/
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