The next generation of self-contained thru-beam sensors: more versatile and powerful

When it comes to reliability and accuracy, there is no photoelectric sensing mode better than thru-beam sensing. This technology is the most reliable due to the extraordinary levels of excess gain. Excess gain is the measurement of light energy above the level required for turning on the output of the sensor. The more excess gain a sensor has, the more tolerant it is of dirt, moisture and debris in the air or accumulating on the lens.

The accuracy of thru-beams results from a tight, well-defined sensing area. This area, called the effective beam, is defined by the size of the emitter and receiver lens. Since a target is detected by breaking the beam, the smaller the lens, the smaller the effective beam, and thus the more accurate the sensor is.

Benefits of using self-contained thru-beam sensors:

    ■ Fixed alignment eliminates adjustment headaches
    ■ Single connection point reduces wiring issues
    ■ Superior performance eliminates or reduces reliance on fiber optics or two-piece systems
    ■ Detect small parts down to 0.08 mm with outstanding repeatability of +/-.015 mm

Applications with UltraFrame sensors
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	Application by Light Source
	most common  & economical solution	high accuracy  and precise positioning	ultra small part and variation detection	reliable in dirty environments
C-Frame Ideal housing for feeder bowl tracks, conveyors, and robotic end effectors. More See C-frame sensors		NEW		NEW
L-Frame Ideal housing for large object detection, confined spaces, conveyors and two axis movements. More See L-frame sensors		NEW		NEW
W-Frame Ideal for parts out applications. More See W-frame sensors
R-Frame Ideal for harsh, contaminated or impact rich environments. More See R-Frame sensors