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Light sensors for pick-and-place robots

23 October 2013 Opto-Electronics

The Leuze LPS 36 light section sensor offers resolution down to 0,1 mm making it ideally suited for the measurement of small parts. Capable of operating in applications with height intervals from 200 mm to 600 mm, the Leuze LPS 36 HI/EN line profile sensor is a cost effective and reliable manner for the detection of parts that are smaller than 3 mm.

For example, on a line 140 mm in length, this sensor can ascertain the dimensions of small parts in a very short measurement time of 10 ms and with a high measurement rate of 100 Hz, and this at a high resolution of 0,1 to 0,9 mm.

The transmission of the measurement data as well as the configuration of the sensor is done via Ethernet. An additional connection for standard incremental encoders supports the creation of calibrated 3D data. This makes these sensors well suited for creating solutions for robot controls in pick-and-place applications as well as for positioning tasks in packaging and assembly areas.

The robust construction of the sensors allows reliable sensing in harsh operating conditions.

For more information contact Countapulse Controls, +27 (0)11 615 7556, [email protected], www.countapulse.co.za



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