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esp-4 label/splice sensor

esp-4 label/splice sensor
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esp-4 label/splice sensor

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Overview:
The esp-4 label/splice sensor by microsonic GmbH is a compact device designed for detecting labels and splices in various materials. It offers rapid response times and multiple configuration options to accommodate different tasks.
Key Features:
  • Three Teach-in methods for customizable sensor configuration.
  • Response time of less than 300 µs, suitable for high-speed applications.
  • QuickTeach for simplified setup.
  • Capable of detecting splices in thick materials.
  • Available with compact M12 sensor heads.
  • Two switching outputs for label/splice detection and web break monitoring.
  • Optional LinkControl for installation assistance.
Technical Specifications:
  • Operating voltage: 20 - 30 V DC with reverse polarity protection.
  • Transducer frequency: 400 kHz or 500 kHz depending on the model.
  • Blind zone: 5-7 mm in front of transmitter and receiver.
  • Operating temperature: +5°C to +60°C; storage temperature: -40°C to +85°C.
  • Protection class: IP 65.
  • Material: Brass sleeve, nickel-plated, with plastic parts.
Teach-in Methods:
  • Dynamic Teach-in: Automatically learns signal levels for labels and gaps during constant speed movement.
  • Separate Teach-in: Signal levels for backing material and labels are learned separately for precise detection.
  • Sheeting Teach-in: Used when splices are inaccessible, focusing on sheeting signal levels.
Design Variants:
  • esp-4/3CDD/M18 E+S: Integrated receiving transducer for thick sheeting detection.
  • esp-4/M12/3CDD/M18 E+S: External receiving transducer in M12 threaded sleeves, preferred for label detection.
Applications:
  • Suitable for materials with weights from less than 20 g/m² to over 600 g/m².
  • Effective for metal-laminated sheets, films up to 0.6 mm thick, and self-adhesive films.
Additional Information:
  • Specifications are subject to change and do not guarantee product features.
  • Available with different connection types and cable lengths.
Specifications:
  • Transducer Frequency: 400 kHz
  • Blind Zone: 7 mm in front of transmitter and receiver
  • Voltage Ripple: ± 10%
  • No-load Current Consumption: ≤ 50 mA
  • Connection Type: 2 m PUR cable, 7 x 0.14 mm
  • Transmitter Cable: 1.2 m PUR cable with M8 initiator plug, 2 x npn
Electrical Data:
  • Output 1: Switching output for label/splice detection, npn: I = 200 mA (-U +2V), NOC/NCC adjustable, short-circuit-proof
  • Output 2: Switching output for web break, npn: I = 200 mA (-U +2V), NOC/NCC adjustable, short-circuit-proof
  • Response Time: < 300 µs
  • Description: < -U +18 V: logic 1; > -U +13 V or control input open: logic 0
Inputs:
  • Three control inputs
Transmitter/Receiver Spacing: 20 - 40 mm; optimal: 40 mm ± 3 mm
Permissible Angular Deviation: Recommended mounting angle: ± 15 ° (± 10 ° to ± 45 °) from normal
Material: Brass sleeve, nickel-plated, plastic parts, PBT, PA
Ultrasonic Transducer: Polyurethane foam, epoxy resin with glass contents
Max. Tightening Torque of Nuts: 15 Nm
Class of Protection: EN 60529 IP 65
Operating Temperature: +5°C to +60°C
Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
Weight: 100 g
Controls: Control input with Teach-in via control inputs, LCA-2 with LinkControl
Indicators: 1 x Duo-LED; green: working / red: label/splice detected / flashing red: web break
Technical Features/Characteristics: esp-4/Empf/3BEE/M18, esp-4 label/splice sensor
Pin Assignment: Order no. esp-4/Empf/3BEE/M18
Note: The content of this document is subject to technical changes. Specifications are descriptive and do not warrant any product features.
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esp-4 label/splice sensor-1

Extract from our online catalogue: esp-4 label/splice sensor 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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esp-4: Label and splice sensor compact in a single unit, optionally with M12 sensor heads. > 3 Teach-in methods > to be able to configure the sensor individually for any task > Response time < 300 ps > for use at high web and label speeds > QuickTeach > simplified Teach-in process > Splice detection even for thick band materials > Variants with very compact transmitters and receivers in the M12 threaded sleeve > Label and splice sensor in a single unit > 2 switching outputs > for label/splice detection and web break monitoring > LinkControl > as optional assistance for installation and commissioning...

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Description esp-4 – one unit for all cases: Label and splice sensor in one appliance With a rapid pulse sequence, an ultrasonic transmitter beams upwards against the backing material. The effect of the sound pulses inducing the backing material to vibrate is for a markedly weakened sonic wave to be emitted on the opposite side. The receiver receives this sonic wave and analyses it. The backing material signal level is different to that of the label or splice. And this difference in signal is analysed by the esp-4. The difference between backing material and a label or between sheeting and splice...

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B) Separate Teach-in for backing material and labels The signal level difference for the backing material and labels might be very slight. In order to still scan labels with very little difference in signals, Teach-in for the signal levels is done separately: Teach-in is first done for the backing material and then for the label on it. The switching threshold then lies between these two signal levels. C) Teach-in only for sheeting Sheeting is usually processed from the roll. Then the splice to be detected for setting the esp-4 is somewhere inaccessible in this roll. A separate Teach-in method...

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QuickTeach The esp-4 learns the material as long as signal level is applied to C1. With LinkControl the esp-4 can optionally be parameterised. Measured values can also be shown grafically. Two housing designs with different ultrasonic frequencies The esp-4/3CDD/M18 E+S as a receiving transducer integrated directly into the evaluation electronics is typically used for the detection of splices in thick sheetings. The esp-4/M12/3CDD/M18 E+S has an external receiving transducer. The transmitter and receiver are each housed in M12 threaded sleeves. The variant with M12 sensor heads is preferred for...

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working range operating mode sheeting with weights of < 20 g/m2 up to >> 600 g/m2, metal-laminated sheets and films up to 0.6 mm thick, self-adhesive films, labels on backing cylindrical M18 label/splice detection means of measurement pulse operation with amplitude evaluation blind zone 7 mm in front of transmitter and receiver operating voltage UB 20 - 30 V d.c., reverse polarity protection no-load current consumption < 50 mA type of connection 2 m PUR cable, 7 x 0.14 mm2 transmitter cable at the receiver: 1.2 m PUR cable, at the transmitter: 1 m PUR cable with

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output 1 switching output NOC/NCC adjustable, short-circuit-proof output 2 switching output NOC/NCC adjustable, short-circuit-proof inputs description input 1 input 2 input 3 transmitter/receiver spacing permissible angular deviation ultrasonic transducer max. tightening torque of nuts class of protection to EN 60529 operating temperature storage temperature weight further versions < -Ub+18 V: logic 1; > -Ub+13 V or control input open: logic 0 control input control input control input recommended mounting angle: ± 15 ° (± 10 ° to ± 45 °) from what is normal for the material brass sleeve, nickel-plated,...

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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 working range sheeting with weights of < 20 g/m2 up to >> 600 g/m2, metal-laminated sheets and films up to 0.6 mm thick, self-adhesive films, labels on backing material operating mode label/splice detection receiver for ultrasonic label/splice sensor ultrasonic-specific means of measurement pulse operation with amplitude evaluation transducer frequency blind zone 7 mm in front of transmitter and receiver electrical data voltage ripple no-load current consumption transmitter cable 1.2 m PUR cable with M8 initiator plug

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output 1 switching output NOC/NCC adjustable, short-circuit-proof output 2 switching output NOC/NCC adjustable, short-circuit-proof inputs description input 1 input 2 input 3 transmitter/receiver spacing permissible angular deviation ultrasonic transducer max. tightening torque of nuts class of protection to EN 60529 operating temperature storage temperature weight < -Ub+18 V: logic 1; > -Ub+13 V or control input open: logic 0 control input control input control input recommended mounting angle: ± 15 ° (± 10 ° to ± 45 °) from what is normal for the material brass sleeve, nickel-plated, plastic...

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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 working range sheeting with weights of < 20 g/m2 up to >> 600 g/m2, metal-laminated sheets and films up to 0.6 mm thick, self-adhesive films, labels on backing design cylindrical M12 with a swapped-out ultrasonic transducer operating mode label/splice detection particularities swapped-out ultrasonic transducer means of measurement pulse operation with amplitude evaluation blind zone 5 mm in front of transmitter and receiver operating voltage UB 20 - 30 V d.c., reverse polarity protection type of connection 2 m PUR cable, 7 x 0.14 mm2 transmitter cable am Empfanger: 1,2 m PUR-Kabel,...

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