Description
Fork sensors have a collimated laser beam with a very small diameter of 0.35 mm over the entire fork width. As a result, they’re capable of detecting extremely small parts down to a size of just 40 µm and even transparent objects at high speeds of up to 10 kHz. The innovative layout of the fork sensors in hygienic design permits various fork widths within a range of 50 to 220 mm, and allows contamination and cleaning agents to flow off of the surface in an ideal manner.
Features at a Glance
- Recognition of transparent objects
- Collimated laser beam (Ø 0.35 mm diameter over the entire fork width)
- Rugged, corrosion-free V4A stainless steel housing in hygienic design
- Teach-in key and external teach-in
Technical Data
Optical Data
| Fork Width | 120 mm |
| Smallest Recognizable Part | 40 µm |
| Smallest Detectable Gap | 50 µm |
| Switching Hysteresis | 10 % |
| Light Source | Laser (red) |
| Service Life (T = +25 °C) | 100,000 h |
| Laser Class (EN 60825-1) | 1 |
| Max. Ambient Light | 10,000 Lux |
| Light Spot Diameter | 0.35 mm |
| Repeat Accuracy | < 5 µm |
Electrical Data
| Supply Voltage | 10 … 30 V DC |
| Current Consumption (Ub = 24 V) | < 20 mA |
| Switching Frequency | 10 kHz |
| Response Time | 50 µs |
| Temperature Range | -25 … 60 °C |
| Switching Output Voltage Drop | < 2.5 V |
| PNP Switching Output/Switching Current | 100 mA |
| Short Circuit Protection | yes |
| Reverse Polarity Protection | yes |
| Overload Protection | yes |
| Teach Mode | NT, MT |
| Protection Class | III |
Mechanical Data
| Setting Method | Teach-In |
| Housing Material | Stainless steel, V4A (1.4404 / 316L) |
| Optic Cover | Glass |
| Degree of Protection | IP69K |
| Connection | M8 × 1; 4-pin |
| Weight | 300 g |
Safety-relevant Data
| MTTFd (EN ISO 13849-1) | 1,615.89 a |
General Data
| Scope of delivery | 1 × initial start-up instructions 1 × sensor |
| Approvals | Ecolab FDA compliant |
Output
| PNP NC | yes |
| External teach-in input | yes |
Adjustable parameters
| Circuit | NC NC/NO NO |
| All other parameters can be found in the product documentation. |
Standards and certificates
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Connection Diagram
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Ctrl. Panel
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01 = Switching Status Indicator
02 = Contamination Warning 20 = Enter key 36 = Mode Indicator |
