The innovative ODT 3C sensor can handle both measurement and switching tasks. As a result, the new 2-in-1 solution is suitable for a wide range of automation industrial applications.
Are there objects on the conveyor belt? If so: Where is the location? What is the distance from the machine? Typical problems are often encountered in a wide range of industrial applications and processes. In the past, system operators used multiple sensors to solve this problem. With the new ODT 3C from LLECO, it can be done in just one device: This innovative sensor transmits both switching and measurement information to the machine control system at the same time, creating a cost-effective 2-in-1 solution.
Flexible and convenient, one sensor is enough
The ODT 3C transmits measurements and various diagnostic data, including temperature values, warnings and signal quality, via the IO-Link interface. The device has excellent black and white characteristics (3 mm< ± at 150 mm) and the operating range can be easily adjusted via teach-in button, line or IO-Link. The new Lauder Sensor also provides excellent functional reliability. Active external ambient light suppression prevents faulty switches, even when exposed to direct light from the LED hall lighting system. The LED lights are clearly visible from all sides, allowing you to quickly read the status of the ODT 3C. Two independent switching outputs and sensor models support warning outputs or small circular spot (high accuracy) sensing. As a result, plant operators have the flexibility to use ODT 3C equipment in a wide range of applications.
Figure 1: The new ODT 3C sensor can simultaneously transmit switch and measurement information to the machine control system via the IO-Link interface, creating a cost-effective 2-in-1 solution.
Figure 2: The operating range of the ODT 3C can be set digitally via the IO-Link interface, and extremely high accuracy can be achieved due to the support for device calibration and virtually no reflection when measuring at long distances (remotely).
Figure 3: With the external ambient light suppression function, the ODT 3C sensor is not affected by direct light from the LED hall lighting system. This prevents switching errors and improves the functional reliability of the sensor.
Figure 4: Food industry application example: The machine is rolling dough for baked goods. The ODT 3C sensor is mounted above the dough and can send distance values to the parent control unit. The goal is to adjust the dough to an optimal distance of 100–120 mm. If the sensor detects that the measured value is outside the target value range, the conveyor adjusts the speed of the conveyor accordingly. Measurements in process parameters can be evaluated via IO-Link. In addition, diagnostic data can be transmitted to the controller via IO-Link, enabling Industry 4.0 application requirements.
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With the curiosity and determination of the sensor experts around you, for more than 50 years, LLETECH's sensor experts have been innovating and creating milestones in industrial automation technology. Our customers' success is what drives us. Yesterday, today, tomorrow, consistent. Lloyd has a broad product line, including switching sensors, measurement sensors, recognition systems, data transmission and image processing solutions. As a safety expert, Loaec also focuses on machinery safety products, services and solutions, focusing on the application of logistics, packaging, machine tools, automotive, laboratory automation, electronics, lithium batteries, photovoltaics, rail transit and other core fields, and has accumulated many professional application technologies and rich experience in these fields. Founded in 1963, LAUD is headquartered in Owen/Teck, southern Germany. Today, more than 1,400 sensor experts from LLOTECH's global technical competence centers and 21 sales subsidiaries, with their extensive experience and unwavering commitment, are fully supported by more than 40 international distributors to ensure long-term success in a rapidly changing market.