In the world of industrial automation, sensors are essential components that enhance efficiency, safety, and accuracy. This article introduces the ten most commonly used sensors in industrial applications, highlighting their unique features and typical use cases.
Photoelectric sensors utilize light beams emitted from a transmitter to detect the presence, absence, or distance of objects within their sensing range. They consist of two main components: the transmitter and the receiver. The transmitter emits a modulated light beam, often infrared or visible light, towards the target area. The receiver detects the reflected light or absence thereof, depending on the sensor's mode of operation. In this article, we will walk you through the wiring and testing process of ATO's M18 photoelectric sensor.
A photoelectric sensor is a device that converts optical signals into electrical signals. Its working principle is based on the photoelectric effect. The photoelectric effect refers to the phenomenon of the corresponding electrical effect occurring when the electrons of the material absorb the energy of photons when light is irradiated on certain substances. According to the difference of photoelectric effect phenomenon, photoelectric effect is divided into three categories: external photoelectric effect, internal photoelectric effect and photovoltaic effect. Photoelectric devices include photocells, photomultipliers, photoresistors, photodiodes, phototransistors, and photocells.
The photoelectric sensor has the advantages of high precision, fast response, non-contact, etc., and can measure many parameters. The photoelectric sensor has a simple structure and flexible forms. It has been used for level detection, liquid level control, product counting, width discrimination, speed detection, and fixed length. So, what should be paid attention to when installing a photoelectric sensor?
The photoelectric detection method has the advantages of high precision, fast response and non-contact. The photoelectric sensor has a simple structure and is easy to operate. With the development of photoelectric technology, photoelectric sensors have been widely used in various light industrial automation.
Laser sensors are sensors that use laser technology to measure. It consists of a laser, a laser detector and a measuring circuit. A photoelectric sensor is a device that converts optical signals into electrical signals. Its working principle is based on the photoelectric effect. The photoelectric effect refers to the phenomenon of the corresponding electrical effect occurring when the electrons of the material absorb the energy of photons when light is irradiated on certain substances.
Optical fiber sensor is an amplifier-separated photoelectric sensor. There are also through-beam type, retro-reflection type and diffuse reflection type in optical fiber sensor. The function of fiber optic sensors is somewhat similar to that of photoelectric sensors, which can detect the presence of objects from a long distance. The difference is that the size of the optical fiber sensor is smaller than that of the photoelectric sensor, and the spot diameter is much smaller than that of the photoelectric sensor.
Photoelectric sensor is a general term for sensors that use light to detect objects. It is a device that emits light signals from the emitting part of the sensor and is reflected, blocked and absorbed by the detected object, and then detected by the receiving part and converted into corresponding electrical signals to achieve control. The photoelectric sensor consists of three parts, including transmitter, receiver and detection circuit.
A photoelectric sensor is a device that converts optical signals into electrical signals. Its working principle is based on the photoelectric effect. The photoelectric effect refers to the phenomenon of the corresponding electrical effect occurring when the electrons of the material absorb the energy of photons when light is irradiated on certain substances. Photoelectric switch is generally used for automation equipment. This blog mainly introduces how does a PLC control photoelectric sensor?
Through beam photoelectric switch is composed of a light emitter and a light receiver, and the detection distance can be increased by separating the light emitter and the light receiver. Its detection distance can reach several meters or even tens of meters. When in use, the light-emitting device and the light-receiving device are respectively installed on both sides of the passing path of the detection object. When the detection object passes through, the light path is blocked, and the light-receiving device acts to output a switch control signal.
Photoelectric sensor is controlled by converting changes in light intensity into changes in electrical signals. It is generally composed of three parts, which is divided into transmitter, receiver and detection circuit. The transmitter is aimed at the target and emits a light beam, which generally originates from semiconductor light sources, light emitting diodes (LEDs) and laser diodes. The beam is fired uninterrupted, or the pulse width is changed. The receiver consists of photodiodes or phototransistors. In front of the receiver, optical elements such as lenses and apertures are installed. Behind it is the detection circuit, which filters out the valid signal and applies it. The through beam type is that the transmitting end emits red light or infrared light, and the receiving end receives it.
Photoelectric sensor is a switch based on the photoelectric effect, which produces a photoelectric effect after being irradiated by visible light and converts the light signal into an electrical signal for output. It converts luminous flux into electricity. In addition to measuring light intensity, it can also measure various physical quantities such as size, displacement, speed, temperature, etc. by light transmission, occlusion, reflection and interference, so it is an important sensitive device with a wide range of applications. There is no direct contact with the measured object during photoelectric measurement, and the quality of the beam is approximately zero. There is no friction in the measurement and almost no pressure is applied to the measured object.
Photoelectric sensor has a great many of models because of its wide range of applications. Today, ATO provides a photoelectric sensor price list for your reference. It's about the most common types of photoelectric sensor on the market. If you could not find the model you want, you can also contact us directly. ATO will provide more sensor price. ATO also can customize new photoelectric sensor according to your requirements.
The detection modes of photoelectric sensor are divided into the following categories: opposite type, reflective plate type, polarizing reflective plate type, direct opposite type, wide beam type, focused mode, fixed-field type and adjustable-field type. Ultrasonic sensor includes two detection mode of opposite type and proximity.
Opposite type
Transmitter and receiver of the opposite detection mode are installed in an opposite mode, the light from the transmitter aims at the receiver directly. When the object blocks the beam, output of the sensor changes to indicate that the detected object is detected.
Reflective plate type
In the reflective plate detection mode, a sensor has both transmitter and receiver. The light emitted from the transmitter shines upon the reflective plate, the reflected light returns to the receiver. When the object blocks the beam, the detected object is detected.
