Sick Retroreflective Photoelectric Sensor, Block Sensor, 7 m Detection Range / 2055192

OverviewThe W12-3 family features a complete range of photoelectric sensors that are enclosed in a metal housing. There are a large number of variations that are available, including proximity, retro-reflective, through-beam, special laser and clear material versions. These sensors offer many advantages over conventional optical sensors due to their reliable object detection and monitoring capabilities. Whether in packaging, pharmaceutical, or the food and beverage industries – the W12 family provides a solution for any application.At a glanceBest-in-class optical performance due to superior OES technology Autocollimation with retro-reflective sensors Background and foreground suppression with second emitter LED on proximity sensors Highly visible, precise light spot and high-energy IR transmitters Rugged die-cast zinc housing, optional with Teflon® coating Mounting options with through holes, base blind holes, oblong through holes and dovetail Flexible sensor settings, monitoring, advanced diagnostics, and visualization thanks to IO-LinkYour BenefitReliable detection due to superior ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) technology and immunity to optical interference factors from the industrial environment PinPoint LED technology provides a bright, small and precise light spot that enables quick and easy sensor alignment Precise switching characteristics ensure reliable object detection, reducing downtime caused by re-adjusting sensors during recipe changes Wide range of products enclosed in a rugged metal housing enables application flexibility in a broad range of industrial environments Flexible mounting options reduce installation time IO-Link provides easy data access from the PLC Quick and easy configuration Quick and easy integration using function blocksApplicationsType check for bodyparts Presence and type checking for seat underframe components Collision prevention at robot grippers Robot guidance for installation of windshields Loop control: loop measurement Flexible sensor adjustment for the detection of transparent objects Flexible configuration of the sensor for different packaging Flexible Parametrierung des Sensors für unterschiedliche Verpackungen Measuring the height of the paper stack Paper tear monitor Presence check for paper Detection of paper edges Leading edge detection and presence checking Stack positioning Sheet presence and punch monitoring Sheet presence and position monitoring Identifying stacks Positioning of the sheet pallet Board detection Integrated speed and length measurement for sawmill applications Cutting protruding edges Integrated placement analysis Checking the presence and position of trays Checking presence in an ultrasonic welding station Inline quality control on a sensor rake Identification of direct-marked 2D codes Dynamic measurement of gaps between objects with Smart Sensor Solutions Monitoring of sorter tipping Speed measurement with Smart Sensors