Posted to News on 25th Jan 2015, 00:00
Photoelectric sensors are small but powerful
The miniature MICROmote photoelectric sensors from Balluff with separate electronic processor unit provide a large amount of optical performance in a tiny amount of space thanks to the miniaturised LEDs, photodiodes and photo-transistors. Balluff says it specially developed a new, patented manu-facturing process for its production. This provides the micro-optical components with high optical precision.
>Balluff says the new MICROmote sensors are ideal in small installation spaces and on moving machine parts and robot grippers, where low weight is necessary.
>The robust sensors integrated into the metal housing are operated with a separate amplifier, which can be positioned outside of the action area. Highly flexible electrical cables provide secure transmission of the sensor signals between the sensor head and the amplifier. In this way, the sensors are also a technical alternative to fibre optics. An additional plus is that the amplifier features ergonomic indicators and operating elements.
>Thanks to a sophisticated modular system, users can find the ideal solution quickly and cost-effectively, for applications such as position detection of small parts, identification and counting of objects or detecting the filling levels of foaming liquids.
