January 30, 2014 - SensoPart announces FT 10-RH LED proximity switch. It offers adjustable background suppression which means it can be adjusted to different objects and applications without modifications. Scanning ranges are 15mm, 30 mm, 50 mm or 70 mm. Background suppression is based on distance measurement using an ASIC array. This functional principle enables highly-accurate spatial resolution so that objects can be reliably distinguished in front of light backgrounds or reflective machine parts - whatever the colour and surface finish.
Measuring just 21.1 x 14.6 x 8 mm3 and weighing only 3 g, the tiny proximity switches can be mounted directly on a robotic gripper and are therefore ideal for pick-and-place applications. They are perfect for space-saving installation in handling systems, assembly robotics and highly-integrated machines or as a low-cost alternative to fibre-optic systems. In addition to a proximity switch with red transmitter LED, a blue light version (fixed focus 30 mm) is available for detection of strongly light-absorbing objects such as solar cells.
