Baumer’s range of miniature laser sensors are said to provide pinpoint accuracy for the detection of objects to within 0.1mm and with response times of less than 0.1 ms. The 0300 laser sensors with IO link will precisely detect very small gaps and objects, even when closely spaced, making them suitable for fast, or high throughput processes and applications. With a laser beam having an accuracy of 0.1 mm, objects can be positioned with high precision and follow-up processes can be controlled precisely.
The main advantage of the sensors is their exact alignment via qTarget, a process whereby the light beam of the sensor is aligned by design to the fixing holes. This eliminates individual part tolerances and ensures that the entire sensor range has a light beam with consistent accuracy. Furthermore, Baumer has also developed qTeach a new and convenient, wear-free teach-in procedure, which means the sensors can be commissioned just by touching them with any ferromagnetic tool. A blue LED light provides clear optical feedback and to prevent user errors qTeach locks automatically after 5 minutes. The combination of qTarget and qTeach ensures safe, reliable and fast commissioning of the sensor, whilst also eliminating the potential weak points associated with the pushbutton or potentiometer.
The 0300 range consists of five options and includes a SmartReflect option, the original light barrier design without the need for a reflector. Even reflecting objects with a size of just 0.5mm can be reliably detected within a sensing distance of 250mm. Stainless steel IP68 and IP69K options are also available which combine a rugged hygienic design for easy wash down suited to applications in packaging plants for food and pharmaceutical industries. IO-Link integration means the sensors are ready for Industry 4.0 allowing for quick and easy configuration for all applications using standard network components.
For more enlightenment, an 0300 video demo is available and also visit the 0300 product page.