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Automation light grids

Automation light grids

Automation light grids

Product catalog summary
Overview:
The document provides a detailed overview of automation light grids, focusing on measuring and switching types. It covers specifications, applications, and technical data for models such as MLG-2 Prime, MLG-2 Pro, MLG-2 ProNet, ELG, SLG, PLG, WLG, HLG, VLC100, and FLG.

Specifications:
Light grids are defined by beam separation, detection height, working range, and response time. They offer high-resolution detection with beam separations from 2.5 mm to 50 mm and detection heights up to 3.2 meters. The working range can extend up to 8.5 meters, with response times varying by model and application.

Applications:
These grids are suitable for tasks like object detection, position determination, and pick-to-light measuring tasks. They are used in toll stations, industrial doors, and for detecting transparent materials. The grids support multiple operating modes, including standard, transparent, and dust/sunlight resistant modes.

Technical Features:
Key features include optical synchronization, cloning function via IO-Link, and high-speed scanning capabilities. Interfaces include PNP/NPN, Analog, IO-Link, ProfiNet, EtherCat, and Ethernet IP. Functions like cross beam, beam blanking, and high measurement accuracy are supported.

Switching Automation Light Grids:
Designed for standard applications, these grids feature high operating reserve, ambient light immunity, and easy installation. They offer beam separations of 10 mm to 60 mm and can detect objects as small as 2 mm. Various switching outputs and connection types allow flexible integration.

Conclusion:
SICK's automation light grids provide versatile solutions for industrial automation, offering reliable and high-performance detection capabilities across various applications. Detailed technical data and configuration options ensure adaptability to specific needs.

Company Overview:
SICK AG is a leading manufacturer of intelligent sensors and sensor solutions for industrial applications. With a global presence, SICK offers products and services aimed at enhancing process control, safety, and environmental protection.

Product Specifications:
Configurations include PNP and NPN outputs, alarm outputs, and connection options like m12 and m8 connectors. Devices feature up to 128 beams with resolutions from 10 mm to 60 mm and operating ranges up to 12 m. Sensitivity adjustments are possible via a potentiometer, and devices are immune to ambient light up to 150,000 lux. The housing is made of durable aluminum.

Functional Features:
Features include optical synchronization, variable monitoring lengths, fast response times, job LEDs for order-picking, IP 65 protection class, and switchable job LED modes. Devices are immune to reflected and ambient light, offering a range of resolutions and detection heights. Synchronization options include cable and optical methods, with easy teach-in functions and dynamic/static operating modes.

Company Profile:
SICK AG employs over 7,400 people and operates more than 50 subsidiaries worldwide, focusing on delivering tailored sensor solutions across various industries.

Global Presence:
SICK has a significant presence in countries worldwide, ensuring proximity to customers and effective service delivery.
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Catalog excerpts

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Measuring automation light grids, switching automation light grids Automation light grids PRODUCTS AT A GLANCE SICK Sensor Intelligence.

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AUTOMATION LIGHT GRIDS | SICK

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Product family overview Automation light grids Sensor properties Sensing range Monitoring height Response time 8019341/2016-09-01 Subject to change without notice

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Configure measurement tasks with ease via the display • High-resolution light grid with 5 mm, 10 mm, 20 mm, 25 mm, 30 mm and 50 mm beam separation • Available with three push-pull switching outputs or two analog outputs • Display configuration with selected, pre-programmed measuring functions • Monitoring height up to 3.2 m • Operating range up to 8.5 m • optical synchronization of sender and receiver • cloning function via io-Link • Temperature range from -30 °C to +55 °C automation light grids | sick 8019341/2016-09-01 Subject to change without notice

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MLG-2 ProNet Maximum performance in terms of response time, resolution, and object detection Less effort and greater flexibility via integrated interfaces automation light grids | sick 8019341/2016-09-01 Subject to change without notice • High-resolution light grid with 2.5 mm, 5 mm, 10 mm, 20 mm, 25 mm, 30 mm and 50 mm beam separation • “High-speed scan” function with triple scanning speed • “Transparent mode” function for detecting transparent materials • Can be switched to high-resolution evaluation with accuracy levels of up to 2 mm • Data compression: Run length coding • System self-diagnosis...

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The sturdy light grid for many standard applications Reliable detection with extremely thin design Simply clever order picking verification Technical data overview • Up to 128 beams • Different beam resolutions 10 mm, 30 mm and 60 mm • High operating reserve for scanning ranges up to 12 m • Potentiometer for sensitivity adjustment • Ambient light immunity up to 150,000 lux • Tough aluminum housing • PNP/NPN, relay output and a test input • Optical synchronization Variable monitoring lengths from 120 mm to 1,400 mm (in 160 mm increments) Operating range 7 m Response time 18 ms Resolution 85 mm...

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High-resolution and high-speed Only one device for a wide range detection of the smallest objects of monitored areas Retro-reflective light grids for the detection of very fast and transparent objects Installation and commissioning that couldn't be easier with very high levels of performance • 0.6 ms response time • Eight visible transmitter LEDs • Up to eight PNP switching outputs and one alarm output • Sensitivity can be set via a potentiometer • Polarizing filter for reflective surfaces • 2 mm resolution • Response time 3 ms • Detection height 50 mm • cable synchronization • PNP or NPN...

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SICK AT A GLANCE SICK is a leading manufacturer of intelligent sensors and sensor solutions for industrial applications. With more than 7,400 employees and over 50 subsidiaries and equity investments as well as numerous agencies worldwide, we are always close to our customers. A unique range of products and services creates the perfect basis for controlling processes securely and efficiently, protecting individuals from accidents and preventing damage to the environment. We have extensive experience in various industries and understand their processes and requirements. With intelligent sensors,...

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