Posted to News on 6th Dec 2024, 12:30
90 seconds to create custom nut detection smart sensor
Nuts are an essential component in many assemblies. However, they challenge automation systems because of their low metal content for detection with inductive sensors or because the variety of angles and reflections that nuts can present to photoelectric sensors are problematic. Contrinex offers a solution.
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Contrinex is well known for the sensing performance of its inductive sensors, but its Smart sensors now enable production engineers to create customised sensors. Producing a sensor optimised for each nut it is detecting is impressive. Still, the PocketCodr unit and its companion app for phones or tablets make it quick and simple for any engineer to configure the sensor using the app.
The SMART AMS (Analogue Measurement Sensors) utilises Contrinex's precision inductive sensor technology. The Condist oscillator technology ensures excellent temperature stability and repeat accuracy, essential for precision measurement in the micron range.
The PocketCodr unit can also monitor in real-time and configure IO-Link sensors from any brand of manufacturer, offering a powerful diagnosis tool.
