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esf-1 ultrasonic label and splice sensors

esf-1 ultrasonic label and splice sensors
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esf-1 ultrasonic label and splice sensors

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Overview: The esf-1 ultrasonic label and splice sensors by microsonic GmbH are designed for reliable detection of labels and splices, even at high speeds. These sensors are suitable for various materials, including high-transparency, reflective, and metallised labels.
Key Features:
  • Three Teach-in methods for label detection.
  • Response time of less than 300 µs for high-speed applications.
  • Compact fork format housing.
  • QuickTeach for simplified setup.
  • IO-Link interface for industry standard support.
  • Smart Sensor Profile for enhanced device transparency.
  • UL Listed for Canadian and US safety standards.
Functional Principle: The sensor operates by guiding labels through a fork where an ultrasonic transmitter sends pulses through the backing material. The receiver detects the attenuated sound waves, allowing the sensor to differentiate between the backing material and the label based on signal levels.
Teach-in Methods:
  • Dynamic Teach-in: Learns signal levels for labels and gaps during constant speed movement.
  • Separate Teach-in: Conducts separate Teach-in for backing material and labels to handle slight signal differences.
  • Web Material Teach-in: Designed for detecting splices in rolled materials.
Technical Specifications:
  • Operating voltage: 20 - 30 V d.c.
  • Transducer frequency: 500 kHz.
  • Protection class: IP 65.
  • Operating temperature: +5°C to +60°C.
  • Storage temperature: -40°C to +85°C.
  • Weight: 80 g.
Models and Variants:
  • esf-1/CF/A: Standard model with 6 mm fork width and 70 mm depth.
  • esf-1/7/CDF/A: Features larger fork width/depth and additional outputs.
  • esf-1/15/CDF/A: Extended fork depth for specific applications.
Additional Features:
  • Push-Pull switching output.
  • Support for IO-Link version 1.1.
  • Smart Sonic Function for recipe management via IO-Link.
  • LinkControl for optional parameterization and graphical display of measured values.
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Extract from our online catalogue: esf-1 ultrasonic label and splice sensors Current to: 2025-01-27 microsonic GmbH / Phoenixseestraße 7 / 44263 Dortmund / Germany / T +49 231 975151-0 / F +49 231 975151-51 / E [email protected] microsonic® is a registered trademark of microsonic GmbH. All rights reserved.

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The esf-1 fork sensor can detect labels reliably even at high label speeds. > 3 Teach-in methods > for the detection of labels even outside the standard > Response time < 300 ps: > for use at high web speeds > Housing in fork format with very compact dimensions > QuickTeach > simplified Teach-in process > lO-Link interface > for support of the new industry standard > Smart Sensor Profile > more transparency between lO-Link Devices > Smart Sonic Function > recipe management via lO-Link > UL Listed to Canadian and US safety standards > Label and splice sensor as a fork sensor > 2 switching outputs...

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Description Ultrasonic label sensor esf-1 for labeling machines The functional principle Labels are guided through the fork. An ultrasonic transmitter in the lower leg of the fork beams a fast sequence of pulses through the backing material. The sound pulses cause the backing material to vibrate such that a greatly attenuated sound save is beamed from the opposite side. The receiver in the upper leg of the fork receives this sound wave. The backing material transmits a different signal level from the label. This signal difference is evaluated by the esf-1. The signal difference between the backing...

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The esf-1 can reliably detect high-transparency, reflective materials as well as metallised labels and labels of any colour. The measurement cycle time automatically self-adjusts to the sound power required. For thin labels and backing materials, the esf-1 can work at its maximum speed, with a response time of < 300 µs. To be able to detect special labels, for example labels with punches or perforations, there are three different Teach-in methods available. A) Learn both backing material and label dynamically During the Teach-in process, the backing material and its labels are guided through the...

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The Teach-in procedure can optionally be carried out with the button on the top of the housing or with pin 5 on the unit's connector. For QuickTeach the esf-1 learns the material for the duration that the button is pushed or pin 5 is controlled. With LinkControl the esf-1 can optionally be parameterised. Measured values can also be shown graphically. Labels are guided through the fork. The esf-1 reacts to the signal difference between the backing material and the label. IO-Link esf-1 ultrasonic label and splice sensors have a Push-Pull switching output and support IO-Link in version 1.1. esf-1...

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detection zone scale drawing 1 x Push-Pull working range sheeting with weights of < 20 g/m2 up to >> 400 g/m2, metal-laminated sheets and films up to 0.2 mm thick, self-adhesive films, labels on backing design fork-like operating mode IO-Link label/splice detection particularities IO-Link Smart Sensor Profile UL Listed means of measurement pulse operation with amplitude evaluation operating voltage Ub 20 - 30 V d.c., reverse polarity protection type of connection 4-pin M8 initiator plug esf-1 ultrasonic label and splice sensors

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output 1 switching output label/splice detected Push-Pull, Ub-3 V, -Ub+3 V,Imax = 100 mA NOC/NCC adjustable, short-circuit-proof response time 300 ps up to 2,25 ms, dependent on the material teach-in input lO-Link product name product ID SIO mode support COM mode min. cycle time format of process data content of process data ISDU paramter system commands Smart Sensor Profile IODD version housing fork width fork depth material ultrasonic transducer operating temperature storage temperature Bit 0: initial state Pin 4; Bit 1: initial state Pin 2; Bit 2: web break; Bit 8-15: scale (Int. 8); Bit 16-31:...

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technical features/characteristics scope for settings Teach-in und QuickTeach uber Taster Teach-in uber Com-Eingang an Pin 2 particularities IO-Link Smart Sensor Profile UL Listed The content of this document is subject to technical changes. Specifications in this document are presented in a descriptive way only. They do not warrant any product features.

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detection zone scale drawing 1 x Push-Pull + 1 x pnp working range sheeting with weights of < 20 g/m2 up to >> 400 g/m2, metal-laminated sheets and films up to 0.2 mm thick, self-adhesive films, labels on backing design fork-like operating mode IO-Link label/splice detection particularities groRere Gabelweite/-Tiefe Smart Sensor Profile UL Listed means of measurement pulse operation with amplitude evaluation operating voltage Ub 20 - 30 V d.c., reverse polarity protection type of connection 5-pin M12 initiator plug

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output 1 switching output label/splice detected Push-Pull, Ub-3 V, -Ub+3 V,Imax = 100 mA NOC/NCC adjustable, short-circuit-proof output 2 switching output label/splice detected web break NOC/NCC adjustable, short-circuit-proof response time 300 ps up to 2,25 ms, dependent on the material synchronisation input teach-in input lO-Link product name product ID SIO mode support COM mode min. cycle time format of process data content of process data ISDU paramter system commands Smart Sensor Profile IODD version Bit 0: initial state Pin 4; Bit 1: initial state Pin 2; Bit 2: web break; Bit 8-15: scale...

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housing fork width fork depth material ultrasonic transducer operating temperature storage temperature further versions further versions aluminium anodized polyurethane foam, epoxy resin with glass contents IP 65 larger fork width/depth esf-1/15/CDF/A technical features/characteristics scope for settings Teach-in and QuickTeach via push-button Teach-in via com input on pin 5 LCA-2 with LinkControl IO-Link indicators 1 x LED green: working, 1 x LED yellow: switch status Pin 4, 1 x LED red: particularities groSere Gabelweite/-Tiefe Smart Sensor Profile UL Listed The content of this document is...

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