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News Release from: EMX Industries | Subject: CNTX contrast sensor
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 07 December 2007
EMX contrast sensor speeds up production
lines
Contrast sensor is claimed by EMX Industries to have the highest resolution white LED contrast sensor on the market and it is the only sensor able to reliably detect up to 50 gray-scale levels.
US manufacturer of sensors for automation, EMX Industries, has introduced its CNTX contrast sensor EMX claimed it has the highest resolution white LED contrast sensor on the market
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 29 Apr 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The sensor has the industry's highest resolution, and it is the only sensor able to reliably detect up to 50 gray-scale levels.
* Flexible mounting - the CNTX sensor's round spot allows it to be mounted in any orientation.
Standard contrast sensors with rectangular light spots can be mounted in only one direction - parallel to the mark on the target.
* Non-standard features - EMX's new sensor comes with standard features that are not provided standard in the industry.
Unlike many other sensors, the CNTX has a two-digit display that shows the values of a background and a mark to indicate available switching margin.
Most contrast sensors have only a red and green LED, which provide little information.
Unlike other contrast sensors - the CNTX has the ability to lock the controls so the operator cannot change the settings and cause errors, said EMX to manufacturingtalk.com.
The output is automatically configured to PNP or NPN upon power-up, aiding in setup.
The light source intensity is variable so it can be adapted to the background.
* Price and availability - the CNTX sensor from EMX is available three weeks ARO.
The list price for one sensor is US$300, with discounts available for quantity orders.
To request a data sheet on the CNTX, or to talk to an applications engineer about how color sensors can reduce manufacturing costs and improve processes, call EMX or visit the EMX Web site.
* About EMX Industries - EMX Industries Incorporated manufacturing and engineering is located in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, where the company relies on the local infrastructure and talent to design and manufacture unique sensors that solve problems in difficult applications.
The company recently announced the CNTX sensor, the highest resolution white LED contrast sensor on the market.
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