SICK: AS30 Array Sensors
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March 23, 2023
SICK has come out with the AS30 sensor arrays. Array sensors operate on the proximity scanning principle. They detect even the smallest edges based on differences in grayscale values within the field-of-view. Positioning of, for example, a paper web based on the web edge or a contrast line is only one of many possible applications. Widths, diameters, and gaps can also be detected. In reflector mode, the array sensors can even detect transparent materials.
AS30 Sensor Array Benefits
- Higher reliability and more stable processes thanks to teach-in of contrast edges
- TFT display for flexible configuration options and easy commissioning
- Various operating modes provide the right defaults for every application
- High repeatability of up to 30 µm
- No fine positioning of the sensor required thanks to the large field of view of up to 50 mm
- IO-Link and the SOPAS ET software ensure easy configuration
- Efficient communication and predictive maintenance through smart sensor functionality