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HELPING YOU #MAKE SENSE OF SENSORS
EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS
TO ILLUSTRATE THE WIDE-VARIETY OF APPLICATIONS SOLVED USING CONTRINEX SENSORS, WE HAVE POSTED A LARGE SELECTION OF EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS WHICH CAN BE SEEN BY CLICKING ON AN IMAGE. BELOW ARE A SELECTION OF SOME OF THESE APPLICATIONS:
SWISS COMPANIES HAVE A REPUTATION FOR PRECISION AND CONTRINEX COMBINES THIS
WITH CLEVER ENGINEERING IN IT’S INNOVATIVE LIGHT-GRIDS TO GIVE FAST & SIMPLE
IMPLEMENTATION, WITH LOW PRICES, WHICH MEANS LOWER COSTS.
MEASUREMENT & DETECTION LIGHT GRIDS
Contrinex’s innovative infrared light-grids offer fast response times and reliable detection of varied objects with powerful immunity
to interference from ambient light. It also provide fast and simple implementation, plus low cost measurement or detection.
The measurement light-grid works like a conventional analogue sensor, with either a 0 to 10V or 4 to 20mA output - There is no
data-stream to analyse, removing the need for expensive and complex processing. Set-up, therefore really takes less than 60
seconds.
Similarly, the detection light-grid provides a switched output just like any
through-beam photoelectric sensor.
Potential applications for these keen-eyed, robust sensors are to be found in such
fields of application as logistics or automated packaging systems and in harsh
environments such as warehouses and conveyors.
Contrinex’s DGI detection and MGI measurement grids offer compact and robust
plug-and-play solutions. With a cross-section of only 40 x 20.5mm, these space-
saving devices are easily integrated into different systems.
DGI detection types offer detection heights up to 2010 mm and are capable of detecting objects with diameters of 0.9, 2, 4, 8 or 25
mm, depending on type. With response times between 0.8 and 4.8 ms, even small objects moving at high speed can be reliably
detected and counted. Fields of application include the production of small parts or foil, packaging equipment and the
pharmaceutical industry.
In addition to detecting the presence of an object, MGI measurement types can also determine its dimensions and position. These
sensors offer measurement heights up to 1438mm and a resolution of 5 or 12mm. Measurements are output as analogue values of
0-10V or as a 4-20mA signal.
.
CUSTOMER VALUES
PROVEN TECHNOLOGY TO ENSURE HIGHLY RELIABLE FIT-&-
FORGET POKA YOKE QUALITY CONTROL WITH NO MANUAL
INTERVENTION
UNOBTRUSIVE SYSTEM THAT DOES NOT IMPACT UPON THE
WELDING STATION CYCYLE TIMES
FAST & EASY SWAP OUT IN CASE OF DAMAGE TO THE SENSOR
PRODUCT ADVANTAGES
COMPACT & ROBUST, ALUMINIUM EXTRUDED HOUSING - 40 X
20.5MM
EXCEPTIONAL RANGE OF SIZES - 100MM TO 2M PROTECTION
WIDTH WITH RESOLUTIONS FROM 0.9 TO 25MM
FAST & EASY INTEGRATION WITH M12 CONNECTORS
LOW COST, HIGH PERFORMANCE AND LONG SENSING RANGE
During manufacture of mechanical assemblies for automotive
production, an operator uses a manually operated machine to
assemble metal parts together. After assembly the operator
drops the assembly in a transport bin ready for dispatch. As
each assembly is placed in the bin, an infra-red light detection
grid sensor detects its presence and confirms that the welding
cycle has been completed correctly
CUSTOMER APPLICATION
In an automotive 1st tier supplier manufacturing plant, an
operator loads small parts by hand onto an assembly machine
and initiates the PLC-controlled cycle. After assembly the
operator drops the completed assembly into a metal bin used
to transport parts directly to the customer.
From time to time, un-assembled parts are placed in the bin,
resulting in rejection of entire batches of assemblies by the
customer. Manual inspection of each assembly is impractical; a
sensor system must detect the presence of each item as it is
dropped into the bin and check that the corresponding
welding cycle has been completed.
The sensing system must not increase the process cycle-time
and must detect parts as they are dropped into the open bin,
which is approximately 120cm (4ft) long and 90cm (3ft) wide.
Parts are around 15cm (6in) long and a sensor with a rapid
response time is necessary to detect fast-moving items.
Customer Solution
The Contrinex DGI range of infrared light detection grids is
well-suited for this application. Comprising separate sender-
and receiver-units and constructed with rugged one-piece
aluminium-profile housings, these versatile sensor systems are
ideal for the busy production environment.
With response times from 0.8 to 4.8 milliseconds which are
faster than safety light-curtains and a choice of resolutions
from 0.9 to 25mm dependent upon the size of the light grid,
the DGI light detection grids range exceed the demanding
customer specification for rapid response and reliable
detection of the small parts.
The 8m range between sender and receiver and their compact
design enables easy mounting at each end of the transport
bin without impeding the operator or increasing the process
cycle time.
The DGI light detection grid sender only requires a power
supply connection and the receiver features two Push-Pull
(PNP + NPN), Light-ON+ Dark-ON, 4-pin M12 outputs,
simplifying installation.
The system detects the presence of any item passing through
the light curtain and immediately interrogates the PLC to
confirm that a welding cycle has been completed since
detection of the preceding item. If no welding cycle is
registered, the system interrupts the process and sounds an
alarm, alerting the operator.
WELCOME TO PLUS AUTOMATION LTD - EXPERTS IN SENSORS, WE WILL WORK TO HELP YOU
SOLVE YOUR APPLICATIONS, IMPROVE MACHINE PERFORMANCE & RELIABILITY AND REDUCE COSTS
USING CONTRINEX’S EXCEPTIONAL SENSORS - LET US HELP YOU #MAKE SENSE OF SENSORS
DGI types offer detection heights up to 2010 mm and are
capable of detecting objects with diameters of 0.9, 2, 4, 8 or 25
mm, depending on type. With response times between 0.8
and 4.8 ms, even small objects moving at high speed can be
reliably detected and counted. Fields of application include the
production of small parts or foil, packaging equipment and the
pharmaceutical industry.
In addition to detecting the presence of an object, MGI
measurement types can also determine its dimensions and
position. These sensors offer measurement heights up to
1438mm and a resolution of 5 or 12mm. Measurements are
output as analogue values of 0-10V or as a 4-20mA signal.
CLICK ON AN IMAGE TO VIEW THE BROCHURE,
OR CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS SENSOR ON
CONTRINEX’S WEBSITE, OR CALL US TO HELP
GUIDE YOU THROUGH SELECTION, ANSWER
QUESTIONS, OR TO HELP YOU
#MAKESENSEOFSENSORS:
MEASUREMENT &
DETECTION LIGHT GRIDS
SWISS COMPANIES HAVE A REPUTATION FOR
PRECISION AND CONTRINEX COMBINES THIS WITH
CLEVER ENGINEERING IN IT’S INNOVATIVE LIGHT-
GRIDS TO GIVE FAST & SIMPLE IMPLEMENTATION,
WITH LOW PRICES, WHICH MEANS LOWER COSTS
DETECTION & MEASUREMENT LIGHT GRIDS - SWISS
PRECISION THAT IS FAST & EASY TO IMPLEMENT
Contrinex’s innovative infrared light-grids offer fast response
times and reliable detection of varied objects with powerful
immunity to interference from ambient light. It also provide
fast and simple implementation, plus low cost measurement
or detection.
The measurement light-grid works like a conventional
analogue sensor, with either a 0 to 10v or 4 to 20mA output -
There is no data-stream to analyse, removing the need for
expensive and complex processing. Set-up, therefore really
takes less than 60 seconds.
Similarly, the detection light-grid provides a switched output
just like any through-beam photoelectric sensor.
Potential applications for these keen-eyed, robust sensors are
to be found in such fields of application as logistics or
automated packaging systems and in harsh environments
such as warehouses and conveyors.
With the DGI (detection) and MGI (measurement) series,
Contrinex offers compact infrared light grids in a robust plug-
and-play solution. With a cross-section of only 40 x 20.5 mm,
these space-saving devices are easily integrated into different
systems.
.
Customer Solution
The Contrinex DGI range of infrared light detection grids is
well-suited for this application. Comprising separate sender-
and receiver-units and constructed with rugged one-piece
aluminium-profile housings, these versatile sensor systems are
ideal for the busy production environment.
With response times from 0.8 to 4.8 milliseconds which are
faster than safety light-curtains and a choice of resolutions
from 0.9 to 25mm dependent upon the size of the light grid,
the DGI light detection grids range exceed the demanding
customer specification for rapid response and reliable
detection of the small parts.
The 8m range between sender and receiver and their compact
design enables easy mounting at each end of the transport
bin without impeding the operator or increasing the process
cycle time.
The DGI light detection grid sender only requires a power
supply connection and the receiver features two Push-Pull
(PNP + NPN), Light-ON+ Dark-ON, 4-pin M12 outputs,
simplifying installation.
The system detects the presence of any item passing through
the light curtain and immediately interrogates the PLC to
confirm that a welding cycle has been completed since
detection of the preceding item. If no welding cycle is
registered, the system interrupts the process and sounds an
alarm, alerting the operator.
CUSTOMER VALUES
PROVEN TECHNOLOGY TO ENSURE HIGHLY RELIABLE FIT-&-
FORGET POKA YOKE QUALITY CONTROL WITH NO MANUAL
INTERVENTION
UNOBTRUSIVE SYSTEM THAT DOES NOT IMPACT UPON THE
WELDING STATION CYCYLE TIMES
FAST & EASY SWAP OUT IN CASE OF DAMAGE TO THE SENSOR
PRODUCT ADVANTAGES
COMPACT & ROBUST, ALUMINIUM EXTRUDED HOUSING - 40 X
20.5MM
EXCEPTIONAL RANGE OF SIZES - 100MM TO 2M PROTECTION
WIDTH WITH RESOLUTIONS FROM 0.9 TO 25MM
FAST & EASY INTEGRATION WITH M12 CONNECTORS
LOW COST, HIGH PERFORMANCE AND LONG SENSING RANGE
During manufacture of mechanical assemblies for automotive
production, an operator uses a manually operated machine to
assemble metal parts together. After assembly the operator
drops the assembly in a transport bin ready for dispatch. As
each assembly is placed in the bin, an infra-red light detection
grid sensor detects its presence and confirms that the welding
cycle has been completed correctly
CUSTOMER APPLICATION
In an automotive 1st tier supplier manufacturing plant, an
operator loads small parts by hand onto an assembly machine
and initiates the PLC-controlled cycle. After assembly the
operator drops the completed assembly into a metal bin used
to transport parts directly to the customer.
From time to time, un-assembled parts are placed in the bin,
resulting in rejection of entire batches of assemblies by the
customer. Manual inspection of each assembly is impractical; a
sensor system must detect the presence of each item as it is
dropped into the bin and check that the corresponding
welding cycle has been completed.
The sensing system must not increase the process cycle-time
and must detect parts as they are dropped into the open bin,
which is approximately 120cm (4ft) long and 90cm (3ft) wide.
Parts are around 15cm (6in) long and a sensor with a rapid
response time is necessary to detect fast-moving items.
WELCOME TO PLUS AUTOMATION LTD - EXPERTS IN SENSORS,
WE WORK TO HELP YOU SOLVE YOUR APPLICATIONS, IMPROVE MACHINE
PERFORMANCE & RELIABILITY AND REDUCE COSTS USING CONTRINEX’S
EXCEPTIONAL SENSORS - LET US HELP YOU #MAKE SENSE OF SENSORS
