SUPERPROX® Ultrasonic Motion Sensors Model SM505 Series - Schneider Electric Sensor Competency Center - #1

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SUPERPROX® PROXIMITY SENSORS Model SM505 Series SUPERPROX® Ultrasonic Proximity Motion Sensors Rate & Stopped Motion Sensing In contrast to other jam and gap-type sensors which stop machine processes upon sensing a back-to-back, no-gap condition, this SUPERPROX® microprocessor- based series (Model SM505 through Model SM575) of ultrasonic motion sensors is rate sensitive. Even with a back-to-back, no-gap condition, the operator can, through the use of a rate potentiometer, set the speed below which the output switches off, causing the particular machine under control to stop. Another potentiometer enables the operator to set the time delay desired to restart the particular machine under control once the resumed container speed is at or above the set rate. This time delay feature prevents the output from switching on prematurely when the container movement is momentarily at or above the set rate. Available in either AC or DC models, these self-contained sensors can be positioned throughout the packaging line and easily configured to automatically control the synchronized starting and stopping of conveyor lines and the starting and stopping of the machines in the system. By allowing the machines to run longer before shutdown due to a line backup, and to start earlier once the • Easy push-button setup for the specific application • Rate adjustments: Single file, 30 to 1200 CPM; Mass wide, 5 to 200 CPM • Non contact sensing range up to 2 m (79") • SUPERPROX® housing meets NEMA 4X and IP67 industry standards • CE certified • AC-powered model ETL listed movement begins, the result is a smoother, more efficient container handling system. These sensors can be used in either single-file or mass-wide conveyor operations with all types of containers. As with all SUPERPROX® sensors, a simple push-button is used to set the limits within which the container motion is monitored and detected. In single-file applications, container motion is monitored as soon as a back-to-back, no-gap condition exists. In mass-wide applications, container motion is monitored when a container moves laterally to within 8 in. of the SUPERPROX® sensor. 4-53 68314 Introduction This SUPERPROX® sensor series detects the movement of either plastic, glass, or metal containers as small as 38 mm (1-1/2") in diameter on single file and mass conveyors. By using the unique “window” sensing feature with two potentiometers and a background target on the opposite side of the container, movement is reliably detected. The container pass line nearest the sensor and background target are the sensing references respectively for setting a foreground and background sensing window.