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Pepperl+Fuchs sensors are sensors that measure the operating speed of the measured object and convert it into an output signal. Speed sensors include linear speed sensors and rotational speed sensors. With the development of technology, traditional measuring equipment can no longer meet current needs and is gradually being phased out, while laser speed sensors are widely used and play an important role in product manufacturing. By connecting to a computer, they enable automated and intelligent measurement and control of the measured object. This is the product of the combination of current measurement technology and computer technology.

Pepperl+Fuchs sensor principle

Photoelectric sensors achieve control by converting changes in light intensity into changes in electrical signals. Generally, photoelectric sensors consist of three parts: transmitter, receiver, and detection circuit. The transmitter emits a beam of light toward the target. The emitted beam usually comes from semiconductor light sources, such as light-emitting diodes (LED), laser diodes, and infrared emitting diodes. The beam is emitted continuously or with modulated pulse width. The receiver consists of photodiodes, phototransistors, and photocells. Optical components such as lenses and apertures are installed in front of the receiver. Behind it is the detection circuit, which filters valid signals and applies them. In addition, structural components of photoelectric switches include emitter plates and optical fibers.

Pepperl+Fuchs sensor classification

1) Slot-type photoelectric sensor: A slot-type photoelectric switch is formed by mounting a light emitter and a receiver face-to-face on opposite sides of a slot. The emitter emits infrared or visible light, which the receiver detects when unobstructed. When the detected object passes through the slot, the light is blocked, triggering the photoelectric switch to output a switching control signal, cutting off or connecting the load current to complete a control action. Due to structural constraints, the sensing distance of slot-type switches is typically only a few centimeters. 2) Through-beam photoelectric sensor: Separating the emitter and receiver increases the sensing distance. A through-beam photoelectric switch consists of one emitter and one receiver, also known as a through-beam photoelectric switch. The sensing distance of through-beam photoelectric switches can reach several meters to tens of meters. When using a through-beam photoelectric switch, the emitter and receiver are installed on opposite sides of the path of the detected object. When the object passes through and blocks the light path, the receiver triggers and outputs a switching control signal. 3) Retro-reflective photoelectric switch: The emitter and receiver are housed in the same unit, with a reflector plate installed in front. It uses the reflection principle to achieve photoelectric control, known as a retro-reflective (or mirror-reflective) photoelectric switch. Under normal conditions, the light emitted by the emitter is reflected back by the reflector plate and received by the receiver. Once the detected object blocks the light path and the receiver no longer receives light, the photoelectric switch triggers and outputs a switching control signal. 4) Diffuse-reflective photoelectric switch: The sensing head of a diffuse-reflective photoelectric switch also contains an emitter and a receiver, but there is no reflector plate in front. Under normal conditions, the receiver does not detect the light emitted by the emitter. During detection, when the object passes through, it blocks the light and reflects part of it back. The receiver then detects the light signal and outputs a switching signal.

Pepperl+Fuchs sensor application cases

1) Application of photoelectric sensors in laser weapons: Since photoelectric sensors are highly sensitive to infrared radiation, visible light, or both, they are more likely to become targets of laser attacks. In addition, electronic systems and the sensors themselves are highly susceptible to interference from thermal noise and electromagnetic noise generated by lasers, preventing normal operation. Methods of laser weapon attacks on photoelectric sensors on the battlefield mainly include the following: Using a laser beam of appropriate energy to "blind" the sensor, rendering it unable to detect or continue tracking already detected targets. Alternatively, if the sensor is guiding a weapon toward a target, blinding will cause it to lose the target. In summary, as sensors play an increasingly important role on the battlefield and are vulnerable to laser attacks, they have become the preferred target for low-energy laser weapons. 2) Application of photoelectric sensors in automatic meter reading systems: With the development of microelectronics, sensor technology, computer technology, and modern communications, photoelectric sensors can be used to develop automatic meter reading systems. The aluminum disk of an electricity meter rotates under the torque generated by eddy currents and magnetic fields. Using photoelectric sensors, the number of rotations of the aluminum disk can be converted into pulse counts. For example, by partially blackening a rotating shiny aluminum disk and pairing it with a reflective photoelectric emitter-receiver pair, pulses are generated at the blackened areas as the disk rotates. The rotation count is sampled and converted into corresponding pulse counts, then sent via an optocoupler isolation circuit to the T0 port of the CPU for counting processing. Using optocoupler isolators effectively prevents interference signals from entering the microcomputer. Combined with other transmission methods, this forms an automatic meter reading system. 3) Application of photoelectric sensors in monitoring smoke and dust pollution: Photoelectric sensors are small electronic devices that detect changes in received light intensity and achieve control functions by converting these changes into electrical signals. Due to their non-contact nature, fast response, and reliable performance, photoelectric sensors are widely used in industrial automation devices and robots. We can utilize the characteristics of photoelectric sensors to detect smoke and dust conditions, so the strength of the output signal from the photoelectric sensor reflects changes in flue gas turbidity. 4) Hygienic washdown-resistant photoelectric sensors: Washdown-resistant sensors provide extremely high reliability and comfort while minimizing operating costs. Equipped with IO-Link interfaces and the proTect+ sealing concept, which significantly extends service life, these two new sensors are suitable for demanding applications and are an ideal solution for the food and beverage industry.

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