SICK Energetic Photoelectric Sensor, Block Sensor

Overview

At a glance

• Long sensing ranges: 1,200 mm with background suppression; 15 m on PL80A reflector
• PinPoint LED with bright and precise light spot
• Small housing design
• 10 … 30 VDC or 24 … 240 VAC/VDC power supply with PNP/NPN or relay output
• Rugged sensor housing with metal-reinforced holes for assembly
• Q-Lock assembly system for mounting the sensor within a few seconds

Your Benefit

• Long sensing ranges for maximum operating reserves
• Efficient installation: The G10 and the Q-Lock assembly system save valuable hours when mounting and commissioning multiple sensors
• A single sensor family for all industrial and commercial fields of application
• Universal DC or AC/DC power supply for even greater application flexibility
• Highly reliable and durable despite optical interference or mechanical loads
• Wide range of accessories simplifies sensor integration: aids for assembly, connecting cables, and reflectors

The G10 product family is characterized by optimum detection performance wherever space is at a premium. It supports numerous different options for optics, electronics, principles of operation, power supplies, and switching outputs. Combined with an extensive range of accessories, these sensors are able to support a wide variety of applications. The patented Q-Lock assembly system for the G10 reduces the time required to install and align the sensor with an assembly rod to just a few seconds, making this the ideal product for logistics applications. Summary: The G10 product family provides quick and flexible sensor installation, ensures error-free operation, and keeps costs under control.

Applications

• Logistics: Storage & Conveyor, especially pallet detection
• Machine builders (e.g. packaging, handling, wood processing, paper)
• Automotive
• Automated car park systems
• Doors and gates
• Distribution
• Loop control: loop measurement
• Tire detection in a conveying line
• Tire detection on the belt
• Detection of the pallet shuttle reference position
• Positioning small load carriers
• Presence detection at induction lines and transfer points
• Protrusion monitoring at the load carrying unit
• Height detection at the load carrying unit
• Occupied load carrying unit
• Height control on the conveyor belt
• Monitoring the baggage drop
• Monitoring doors, gates, and windows
• Monitoring access barriers
• Opening swing doors at the customs exit