Figuring Out the Status of Cartons in the Packaging Process by Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
During the packaging process in the confectionery-production industry, if a carton halts in the wrong position or if no carton is present, the packaging process must be stopped to avoid damage. So, we need a non-contact sensor system to detect the cartons' position as cartons arrive at the packing station. These sensors must be able to stop carton conveyors and then start packaging again.
Miniature retro-reflex photoelectric sensors are suitable for this application.
Features of these sensors:
• An operating range of up to 4500mm
• Miniature plastic housings
• Available with industry-standard PNP or NPN 3-wire or 4-wire output
I• ts brackets can be located in almost any situation.
• Reliable in identifying slow- or fast-moving objects
• A remotely selectable switching frequency through IOLink
How do these sensors help us?
As the leading cartons break the light beam, the sensor identifies their presence and stops the conveyor in the proper place.
They are connected to the customer's control system through a PVC-sheathed cable with the choice of an integral connector or a hermetically sealed entry. Another output sounds an alarm if sensitivity reduction happens, showing the need for preventative maintenance before any performance degradation occurs.
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