esf-1 fork sensor : for label and splice detection microsonic
The functional principle
Labels are guided through the fork. An ultrasonic transmitter in the lower tine of the fork beams a fast sequence of pulses through the backing material. The sound pulses cause the backing material to vibration, so that a greatly attenuated sound save is beamed from the opposite side. The receiver in the upper tine of the fork receives this sound wave.
The backing material transmits a different signal level from the label. This signal difference is evaluated by the esf-1. The signal difference between the backing material and the label can be very slight. To ensure a reliable distinction, the esf-1 must be trained to the label.
The esf-1
can reliably detect high-transparency, reflective materials as well as metallised labels and labels of any colour. The measurement cycle time automatically self-adjusts to the sound power required. For thin labels and backing materials, the esf-1 can work at its maximum speed, with a response time of < 300 µs.
To be able to detect special labels, for example labels with punches or perforations, there are three different teach-in methods available.
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10 January 2012
