Micro-Epsilon Group Transmission Sensor for Transparent/Translucent Objects optoCONTROL CFS3-A20

With the transmission sensor, the infrared light emitted by the controller is guided via the optical fiber to the transmitter and from there to the detecting object. There, the light beam is either interrupted or transmitted, depending on the target. The receiving unit of the sensor receives the remaining light and sends it back to the controller via the optical fiber. The remaining light component consists of either the unshielded light component or light transmitted from the object. By illuminating the transmitter through the object, it is possible to detect levels of liquids in jars as well as transparent objects. In addition to detecting transparent and semi-transparent objects, the sensor arrangement of the transmission sensor in transmitted light is ideally suited for area detection, as a light barrier, for distinguishing sizes and diameters, for tolerance inspection and for web edge detection. The CFS3 sensors, in combination with the performance of the CLS1000 series, provide reliable results. Here, the distance variation between the test specimen and receiver or illumination has no noticeable influence on the result. The transmission sensor can be universally used but is also suitable for special solutions (customer-specific adaptions). The sensors are available with different operating ranges, temperature ranges and lengths. This enables a wide range of applications. The fiber optic cable has a sensor head, which is available in different versions: With external thread: For example, threaded sensors can be easily fixed on a mounting bracket. Without external thread: Cylindrical sensor heads are suitable for space-saving mounting. This is achieved by simply setting a grub screw. 90° deflection: If the installation depth and the mounting space are very limited, sensors with integrated 90° deflection are the optimal solution. Flat sensor head: Thanks to the light band, flat sensor heads are ideal for distinguishing sizes and diameters, monitoring web edges, and area detection.