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Time-of-Flight Sensors for Precise Distance Measurement.
wintec with DS Technology
(Dynamic Sensitivity).
- Unrivaled reception sensitivity
- Large working range of up to 10,000 mm
- Reproducibility as low as 3 mm
- Highly insensitive to ambient light of up to 100,000 lux
- Insensitive to interference
ToF Sensors with OLED Display
- Wireless configuration via weCon app
- High-quality OLED display
- High-performance IO-Link interface with COM3
- Reflector based variant P1PX2 with a range of 100 m
Time of Flight Sensors in 316L Stainless Steel Housing
- IP69K degree of protection via laser-welded housing
- Resistant to cleaning agents with ECOLAB approval
- Corrosion-resistant housing made of stainless steel 316L (1.4404/V4A)
- Resistant to oils and lubricants
ToF Sensors for Performance and Precision
Large Working Range
The transit time sensor with DS technology impresses with a large working range of up to 10 m – regardless of whether the objects are light or dark, matt or shiny. The two independent switching outputs can be used, for example, to control signals for deceleration and stopping.
Transparent Object Detection
wintec with DS technology delivers reliable results even with very weak signals and thus impresses with the detection of transparent objects such as items of clothing packed in film.
Outstanding Precision
Thanks to DS technology, the ToF sensor also scores highly when it comes to detecting black and shiny surfaces, which are reliably detected even at extreme inclines. Even the smallest parts can be reliably detected from long distances with the fine laser beam and distances can be accurately measured.
Enlarged Laser Light Spot
The time of flight sensors have additional versions with an enlarged laser light spot. Thanks to this, the distance sensor can deliver stable measurement results even on very uneven surfaces. Objects with holes, tears or lattice structures are consistently and reliably detected by the large light spot.
Time-of-Flight Sensors for Safety and Reliability
Distance Sensors for Durability and Robustness
Durability
Protection
ToF Sensors for Smart Communication and Condition Monitoring
IO-Link 1.1 With COM3
Writing Process Data
Intuitive Operating Software and Selectable Measuring Unit
Built-in Acceleration Sensor
der wintec. The Features at a Glance.
ToF Sensors for All Challenges
Textiles Industry
Large logistics centers in the fashion industry use fully automatic hanging garment shuttles to store and retrieve garments fully automatically. Laser distance sensors integrated in the shuttles measure distance values and provide precise information about quantity and rack occupancy via IO-Link. Thanks to wintec technology, the sensors reliably detect these transparent protective films and even dark clothing garments.
Machinery Manufacturing
When machining metallic flanges in CNC machining portals, the drilling of several holes must be reliably checked. A time-of-flight laser distance sensors is installed above the drilling head for presence checking. Thanks to the stainless steel 316L housing with IP69K degree of protection, the harsh ambient conditions at 60°C and hot steam do not affect the measuring accuracy and reliability.
Logistics
Shuttles or rack operating devices are used for the fully automatic storage or retrieval of goods in multi-storey high-bay warehouses. In order for this process to run safely and reliably, the load-carrying equipment must receive precise information about whether the racks are occupied or free. For this purpose, laser distance sensors Time of Flight are installed in the shuttles, which determine precise information about the object position and number in the racks.
Beverages Industry
In the beverages industry, bottles and bottle containers must be placed in pick-and-place applications with gripper arms during the filling and packaging process. Before a new pack is deposited by the robot, time-of-flight laser distance sensors check the clearance of the conveyor belt. Thanks to the wintec sensor feature, all different colors and shapes of bottles are reliably detected.
Food Industry
In the production of hard cheese, it is important to ensure that the cheeses are placed exactly on the conveyor belt. Time-of-flight laser distance sensors with wintec are able to detect the cheese blocks in a fresh, still shiny condition regardless of the positioned angle. To meet the requirements of the food industry, the sensors have a robust stainless steel 316L housing with IP69K protection class that is FDA-compliant.
Packaging Industry
When filling and sealing food trays, their position and presence on a multi-lane conveyor must be reliably recorded. For this purpose, a time-of-flight laser distance sensor is installed above each lane on the conveyor line which is aligned to the trays from above. Despite the high material transparency, wintec sensors reliably switch regardless of whether food is already in the trays or not.
Metalworking Industry
In the steel industry, red-hot tubes are transported for cooling on conveyor lines after being manufactured in casting furnaces. In order to control this process, the presence of hot blanks between 700 and 1,000 °C must be reliably detected. For this purpose, a time-of-flight laser distance sensor is installed on the side in the stainless steel 316L housing, which detects the red-hot steel from the front edge from a safe distance.
Building Materials Industry
After production, fired and coated clay tiles are temporarily stored in magazines for cooling and drying. They are then removed and fed to quality control before the packaging plant. Time-of-flight laser distance sensors are mounted above the magazines in order to reliably detect the minimum and maximum fill levels of the tile stacks for controlling entry and removal from large distances of several meters.
Air Freight
After being handed in at the luggage check-in counter, suitcases are placed in plastic trays for further transport and transported via conveyor technology. This makes handling and identification of the objects easier. Before new suitcases are placed in the containers, it is important to ensure that the trays are properly emptied. ToF laser distance sensors installed on the side reliably detect all types of suitcases in all different colors with their laser beam.
Shipping
Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) must be able to navigate safely in space to avoid collisions. In order to detect obstacles in good time, several time-of-flight laser distance sensors with wintec are installed in the AGV, which perform distance measurements in defined directions. Distances to surrounding objects are thus precisely determined – even with black, glossy or transparent objects at large angles.
Woodworking Industry
MDF boards for furniture construction can have different colors and structures. In order to measure the distance to the black edges of the boards, a time-of-flight laser distance sensor with wintec is installed on the side of the conveyor belt. This measures the distance to the MDF boards from a great distance. Based on the analog measurement data, the robot knows the exact position and size of the boards and can pick them up and move them.
Automotive Industry
In automotive shell construction, body parts such as doors, tailgates or fenders are stored temporarily in magazines in a fully automated process. In order to monitor their presence, a time-of-flight laser distance sensor is installed on the side of each carrier. Thanks to wintec, the sensor measures precisely even on shiny and reflective surfaces, including objects positioned at an angle. There is no need for an analog card thanks to the integrated IO-Link interface.
Time-of-Flight Laser Distance Sensors
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