Turck introduces new line of high-performance photoelectric sensors

Turck introduces a new line of high-performance retro-reflective sensors that detect and count clear, translucent or opaque objects. The QS30ELVC, developed by Turck’s strategic partner Banner Engineering*, guarantees fast and reliable sensing performance with irregularly shaped objects or those with reflective surfaces. With a 500 microsecond response time, the sensors are perfectly suited for various applications in different industries such as the pharma and food industry (e.g. sensing of translucent plastic packaging), the semiconductor industry or the electronics industry.
Thanks to an automatic algorithm that compensates for dust, contamination and ambient temperature changes, the IP67 rated sensors can be used in harsh environments, too. The new sensors provide three selectable thresholds to optimize performance for a wide range of objects being detected. Setup is as easy as aligning the sensor with its target and pushing a “teach”-button to set the switching point. The compact housing has a large, clearly visible bar-graph display for easy configuration and monitoring of signal strength during operation. Power, output state and configuration are indicated by bright LEDs. The new QS30ELVC can be side-mounted, using integral mounting holes, or front-mounted, using the 30 mm threaded barrel. Two types of reflectors are included with each sensor.

*Banner Engineering is one of the world's leading manufacturers of vision systems, photoelectric and ultrasonic sensors, fiber optic assemblies, indicator lights, machine guarding systems and wireless network products.