Laser Sensor Solutions

Minimum Object Separation (MOS) Excess Gain The minimum distance a target must be from the background to be reliably detected by a sensor. An MOS of 5 mm means the sensor can detect an object that is at least 5 mm from the background. Y = MOS The triangulation sensor and time-of-flight sensor complement each other to solve a wide variety of problems. Triangulation technology is more robust in the near range, while time-of-flight is more consistent across the entire range. Excess gain is a measure of the minimum light energy needed for reliable sensor operation. Higher excess gain allows the sensor...

Choosing a Banner Laser Sensor Q4X Applications • Easy-to-use problem solver • C ompact size with best-inclass performance • R obust housing and reliable detection If the following are needed: • Longer range • More excess gain • Better precision beyond 100 mm If the following are needed: • Compact housing Rugged Environments • Food and beverage packaging • Metal stamping • Robotic welding Precision Measurements • Vibratory feeders • Automotive assembly • Semiconductor wafer mapping Low Contrast Sensing • Plastic bottle jam detection • Pharmaceutical vial counting • Vibrant packaging sensing If...

Minimum Object Separation (mm) Key Specifications for Discrete Applications Laser Measurement Sensors Comparison Repeatability (or reproducibility) refers to how reliably a sensor can repeat the same measurement in the same conditions. Repeatability of 0.5 mm means that multiple measurements of the same target will be within ± 0.5 mm. This specification is commonly used among sensor manufacturers and can be a useful point of comparison; however, it is a static measurement that may not represent the sensor’s performance in real-world applications. Repeatability specs are based on detecting a single-color...

Versatile, Rugged Laser Measurement Sensor • Problem solving sensor for short range sensing applications • Compact, rugged IP69, Ecolab-certified, stainless-steel housing Error Proofing • Discrete, analog, and IO-Link models available • Flush-mount or barrel-mount housing options for versatility in installation • Dual mode for contrast and clear-object detection without a reflector Housing Style B = Bipolar discrete NPN and PNP K = Dual discrete with IO-Link U = 0–10 V analog I = 4–20 mA analog Housing Style N = NPN discrete P = PNP discrete K = Dual discrete with IO-Link U = 0–10 V analog I...

High Power, Multi-Purpose Laser Measurement Sensor • Versatile sensors for mid-range sensing applications • Highest excess gain for detecting the darkest targets at extreme angles • Dual mode for contrast and clear-object detection without a reflector • J am-detection model alerts operators to production-line jams, reducing or preventing downtime • Visible red Class 2 laser with small spot for easy alignment K= C onfigurable dual discrete with IO-Link on all models KU = 0–10 V with push/pull discrete output or IO-Link KI = 4 –20 mA with push/pull discrete output or IO-Link AF = Adjustable-field...

Long-Range Laser Measurement Sensor • B est-in-class combination of range, repeatability, and accuracy for long range sensing applications—out to 24 m • Highest precision for sensing beyond 1 meter • V isible red Class 2 laser with small spot for easy alignment, even at long range • Durable IP67-rated zinc housing stands up to extreme industrial environments • T wo-line, eight-character display for easy setup, troubleshooting, and realtime distance measuring Laser Class Sensing Mode I = 4–20 mA analog and (1) NPN/PNP discrete C2 = Class 2 U = 0–10 V analog and (1) NPN/PNP discrete K = Dual discrete...

Precision Mid-Range Laser Measurement Sensor Automated Inspection • Highest-precision sensor for mid-range applications from 100 mm to 1 m Challenge To work properly, the weight sensor connector on the underside of the seat cushion must be fully inserted. If it is not, airbags will not deploy appropriately in an accident. These systems cannot be used by the vehicle manufacturer and will be returned. The difference between a fully inserted connector and one that is not is a distance of 4 mm. Implementing an automated inspection system would verify that weight sensor connectors were properly installed...

Compact Precision Laser Measurement Sensor Material Thickness • Short-range, high-precision measurements, even on shiny metals Many times, product quality is verified at the end of the line. Material that is too thin or too thick must be scrapped. When running long rolls of cardboard sheeting, it is preferable to continuously monitor the thickness, preventing large quantities of product from being out of specification and reducing scrapped material. • High excess gain for detecting the darkest targets • M inimally affected by temperature changes, for measurement stability in any environment •...

• M easure farther with the industry’s longest sensing range for a sensor in a miniature housing The RSD remote display is designed to provide easy sensor configuration and monitoring. Equipment manufactures can use it for initial setup and to copy settings across many sensors. • Allows for configuration of remote sensor heads Miniature Laser Measurement Sensor Remote Sensor Display • S ense the most challenging targets like dark or shiny poly bags with a powerful infrared laser with best-in-class excess gain • E mploy in many applications with an array of sensing modes, including background...

More Sensors, More Solutions. Banner Engineering designs and manufactures industrial automation products including sensors, smart IIoT and industrial wireless technologies, LED lights and indicators, measurement devices, machine safety equipment, as well as barcode scanners and machine vision. These solutions help make many of the things we use every day, from food and medicine to cars and electronics. A high-quality, reliable Banner product is installed somewhere around the world every two seconds. Headquartered in Minneapolis since 1966, Banner is an industry leader with more than 10,000 products,...