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News Release from: SICK (UK) | Subject: DT20 Hi analogue distance sensor
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 14 August 2007
Distance sensor works on many surfaces
An analogue distance sensor, for distance measurement applications where the ultra-high precision of an OD sensor is not necessary, offers accuracy up to +/-0.5mm, reproducibility up to +/-0.2mm.
With its laser transmitter and advanced CMOS receiver, the DT20 Hi analogue distance sensor from SICK (UK) works with almost all surfaces - from white to black, matt or glossy It is claimed to have extremely high immunity to different ambient light conditions
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 12 Sep 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Engineers benefit by spending less time commissioning the system due to its tolerance of different surface types and lighting conditions.
Ideal for distance measurement applications where the ultra-high precision of an OD sensor is not necessary, the DT20 Hi is available in three versions, 50 to 150mm, 100 to 300mm and 100 to 600mm.
It offers the following.
* Accuracy up to +/-0.5mm.
* Reproducibility up to +/-0.2mm.
* Resolution of less than 0.1 mm.
* Scaleable analogue and switching outputs.
A clear LCD display shows the distance to the target in mm as well as providing access to a user-friendly set up menu including all the necessary information for the sensor's easy-to-use teach function.
A new type of plug concept allows the sensor's connector to be rotated through any angle up to 90 deg and a robust metal housing protects the sensor from mechanical stresses and adverse environmental conditions.
The ideal solution for numerous installations requiring distance measurement, the DT20 Hi can be applied in any application requiring a method of accurately determining the distance to an object irrespective of surface structure.
These can include measuring the diameter of coils of paper or metal, the classification and sorting of components based on their size and quality inspection operations such as those measuring flatness of paper or metal products.
Larger-scale applications range from the accurate positioning of gantry units to solutions for the automatic laying of flooring and tiles.
The precision and user-friendly operation of the DT20 Hi will open up further new areas of use as it slots neatly into SICK's massive industry leading sensor portfolio.
An expanding range of products that regularly demonstrates the company's huge experience in distance measurement - from micron to km.
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