https://community.element14.com/learn/publications/w/documents/6287/optical-sensor-introduced-by-baumeren-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/learn/publications/w/documents/6287/optical-sensor-introduced-by-baumerThu, 07 Oct 2021 01:53:41 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:964d665e-bb11-4a4e-9e76-e98a951b509de14newshttps://community.element14.com/learn/publications/w/documents/6287/optical-sensor-introduced-by-baumer#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Documents by e14news on 10/7/2021 1:53:41 AM<br /> <span>The Long-Range ParCon is a new analogue optical line sensor from Baumer.</span><br /><br /><span>Able to detect small, fast-moving objects, the sensor has been produced as an alternative to light curtain technology and projects a continuous beam of parallel light to a reflector.</span><br /><br /><span>This 24 mm beam allows the device to detect objects as small as 0.5 mm and at high-speed processing rates up to 1 kHz, irrespective of their position within the sensing field.</span><br /><br /><span>According to Baumer, the sensor is designed for use in industries such as textile manufacturing, packaging, paper production and printing/graphics.</span><br /><br /><span>It can be mounted quickly into small-space applications and just needs a reflector to become operational.</span><br /><br /><span>Other new products unveiled by Baumer this year include the photoelectric sensors designed for mounting on a standpipe or tube using a cable tie.</span><br /><br /><span>It has also produced Series IWFM 08, a new collection of inductive sensors designed for tiny spaces, as they measure just 4.7 x 8 x 16 mm.</span><br /><a href="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/justcopyright.gif?feedid=1785&amp;itemid=19509928"><img alt="ADNFCR-1785-ID-19509928-ADNFCR" src="http://feeds.directnews.co.uk/feedtrack/justcopyright.gif?feedid=1785&amp;itemid=19509928" /></a><div style="clear:both;"></div>