Optical distance sensor for demanding measurement and control tasks

High-precision sensors with good repeat accuracy are required for precise measurement and control tasks such as dancer control or roller diameter control.

With the laser sensor PT340070 laser sensor, ipf electronic is now expanding its product portfolio of solutions for precise detection and measurement using color-independent laser triangulation.

The sensor in a robust plastic miniature housing (degree of protection IP67) with integrated 4-pin M8 connector is ideal for robotics applications. The measuring range of 20...100mm can be set via the teach-in diffuse reflection sensor on the sensor or via the integrated IO-Link interface.

The IO-Link interface also offers other interesting options, such as the choice between different teach-in procedures, inversion of the characteristic curve or evaluation of the signal quality. Along with the analog voltage output of 1...10V (resolution 0.12mm, linearity ±0.25mm), the PT340070 has a push-pull switching output, which can also be used to define a switching window via two switching points. The repeat accuracy of the sensor is