Table Of ContentPhotoelectric sensors. Fiber optics
and fiber optic sensors.
Precise, measurably better. Edition 2013
Photoelectric sensors
by Baumer combine
tried and tested
technology
and sophisticated
innovations.
Visibly better: Baumer sensors.
The Baumer Group is leading at international level in the development and
production of sensors, shaft encoders, measuring instruments as well as
components for automatic image processing. As an owner-managed family
business, we employ about 2500 workers worldwide in 36 subsidiaries
and 18 countries. With marked customer orientation, consistently high quality
and vast innovation potential worldwide, Baumer develops specifi c solutions
for many industries and applications.
Our standards – your benefi ts.
(cid:132)(cid:3)Passion coupled with expertise – both have made us a sen-
sor pioneer and technology leader
(cid:132)(cid:3)Our range of services is hard to beat – we have the right
product, developed by our own team, for every task
(cid:132)(cid:3)Inspiring through innovation – a challenge Baumer employ-
ees take on every day
(cid:132)(cid:3)Reliability, precision and quality – our customers› require-
ments are what drives us
(cid:132)(cid:3)Partnership from the start – together with our customers we
develop suitable solutions
(cid:132)(cid:3)Always a step ahead – thanks to our production depth,
our fl exibility and our delivery reliability
(cid:132)(cid:3)Available worldwide – Baumer is Baumer everywhere
Photoelectric sensors detect objects, measure distances, (cid:132)(cid:3)Laser technology is also available in nearly every type of sensor
recognize colors, count components and monitor filling levels. (cid:132)(cid:3)Broad range of fiber optic sensors and plastic and glass fiber
Manufacturing newspapers, chocolate, cars, computers and optics
cell phones would be inconceivable without sensors. Delivering (cid:132)(cid:3)Distance-measuring laser sensors with high resolution of up to
letters and packages would be extremely time-consuming and 2 μm and measuring distances of up to 13 m provide precise,
processing food would be cumbersome. absolute distance information
(cid:132)(cid:3)Line sensors with integrated processing electronics check edge
State of technology: position of textile webs, detect objects in a two-dimensional
(cid:132)(cid:3)Today’s technology makes it possible to produce compact photo- plane, or provide absolute and precise position information
electric sensors that are able to precisely detect objects with high (cid:132)(cid:3)Compact vision sensors for position, completeness and place-
repeat accuracy even in harsh, industrial environments. ment monitoring. Sensors for specific applications such as the
(cid:132)(cid:3)User-friendly Smart Vision sensors enable objects to be checked laser SCATEC copy counter
in a two-dimensional plane. (cid:132)(cid:3)Customer-oriented solutions for specific requirements
Photoelectric sensors from Baumer: Baumer is the right partner for you when it comes to efficient
(cid:132)(cid:3)Baumer offers a wide range of photoelectric sensors for countless and competitive photoelectric sensor solutions.
applications.
(cid:132)(cid:3)Complete line of sensors for the food and beverage industry in Ask us!
a washdown or hygienic design
(cid:132)(cid:3)SmartReflect light barriers offer the most reliable and most
convenient type of object detection
(cid:132)(cid:3)Light barriers and diffuse sensors, also with background
suppression if needed, are available in the smallest designs
Learn more.
Downloadable data sheets as well as further information
about our products is available at:
www.baumer.com/photoelectric
Contents.
Introduction Vision sensors Edge/Profile recognition
Photoelectric sensors in miniature housings 8 Vision sensors VeriSens® 352
Photoelectric distance-measuring sensors 10 ParCon and PosCon line sensors 365
Photoelectric laser sensors 12 SCATEC copy counter / edge sensor 378
Photoelectric sensors for the food and 14
beverage industry Color/Contrast recognition
LOGIPAL color sensors 398
Distance and intensity-based Diffuse contrast sensors 404
Photoelectric distance measuring sensors 20
Difference sensors 78 Accessories
Diffuse sensors with background suppression 88 Connectors and mating connectors 420
Diffuse sensors with intensity difference 144 Connectors / pin assignment 425
Level monitoring and leak detecting sensors 184 Reflectors 426
Divers 431
Light barriers Mounting accessories 433
SmartReflect light barriers 198 Mounitng kits Sensofix 437
Retro-reflective sensors 214 Hygienic and washdown 439
Through beam sensors 250 Fiber optics 441
Fork and angle sensors 282
Glossary 446
Fiber optics and fiber optic sensors
Plastic fiber optic sensors 304 Quick reference list 456
Plastic fiber optics 324
Glass fiber optic sensors 333
Glass fiber optics 340
Baumer – setting standards with innovations.
The success story of the Baumer Group is characterized by The Baumer development teams are organized in an international
innovations. By hardware and software engineers, designers network and are in close contact with well-known universities,
or process engineers who work day in and day out to make recognized research institutes and highly specialized international
our products and systems even better. engineering companies. As the technological leader, Baumer
always endeavors to maintain its lead over the long term and
We pay particular attention to the increased miniaturization, protect its numerous innovations through patents.
precision as well as the measuring speed and robustness of the
sensors. These features characterize our products even today.
And that is something we are proud of.
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Comprehensive product range
(cid:132)(cid:3)Actuators and positioning drives (cid:132)(cid:3)Network Components (cid:132)(cid:3)Spindle positioning systems
(cid:132)(cid:3)Capacitive proximity sensors (cid:132)(cid:3)OCR and code reader systems (cid:132)(cid:3)Tachogenerators
(cid:132)(cid:3)Conductivity sensors (cid:132)(cid:3)Optical inspection systems (cid:132)(cid:3)Temperature sensors
(cid:132)(cid:3)Counters (cid:132)(cid:3)Photoelectric sensors (cid:132)(cid:3)Ultrasonic sensors
(cid:132)(cid:3)Digital cameras (cid:132)(cid:3)Precision switches My-Com (cid:132)(cid:3)Vision sensors
(cid:132)(cid:3)Encoders (cid:132)(cid:3)Pressure measurement
(cid:132)(cid:3)Force and strain sensors (cid:132)(cid:3)Process analysis
(cid:132)(cid:3)Inductive sensors (cid:132)(cid:3)Process displays
(cid:132)(cid:3)Level measurement (cid:132)(cid:3)Resolvers
(cid:132)(cid:3)Magnetic sensors (cid:132)(cid:3)Speed switches
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Passion for sensors.
(cid:132)(cid:3)Inductive sensors
(cid:132)(cid:3) Capacitive sensors
(cid:132)(cid:3)Photoelectric sensors Whether for object or position recognition, measuring, a miniaturized
(cid:132)(cid:3)Vision sensors or exceptionally robust design – Baumer has the right sensor for every
(cid:132)(cid:3)Ultrasonic sensors application. Different sensor functions in standard housings ease assembly
(cid:132)(cid:3)Magnetic sensors for the user and limit the setup time to a minimum. Baumer can supply
(cid:132)(cid:3) Precision switches a wide range from inductive to vision sensors and advise you comprehen-
My-Com sively.
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Customized solutions.
Our broad range of products enables us to provide the optimum And this is precisely why our development engineers work closely
solution for a large number of applications. But customers might with our customers. In searching for optimum solutions to meet
have needs completely outside these application areas that can- these special needs, we are able to create customized solutions.
not be entirely satisfi ed by the products currently on the market. Our customized solutions range from special mechanical designs
to completely new sensor systems.
An innovative sensor solution can also help you gain
a signifi cant competitive advantage.
We would be happy to advise you!
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Photoelectric sensors in miniature housings
Applications
(cid:132)(cid:3)Installation/handling
(cid:132)(cid:3)Semiconductor
manufacturing
(cid:132)(cid:3)Packaging machines
(cid:132)(cid:3)FHDK 04: smallest sensor (cid:132)(cid:3) Whether through teach-in (cid:132)(cid:3) Large selection of differ- (cid:132)(cid:3)Measuring/testing
on the market with real keys or potentiometers: all ent plastic and glass fiber
technology
background suppression sensors (even the smallest) optics for solving even the
(cid:132)(cid:3)Graphic machines
(4 x 6 x 45 mm) can be easily and precisely most difficult applications
(cid:132)(cid:3)Smallest line of sensors configured according to the (cid:132)(cid:3)Custom designed fiber optic
with an adjustable switch- application heads
ing distance (MINOS) (cid:132)(cid:3)Different fiber optic ampli-
(cid:132)(cid:3)Smallest laser sensors with fiers: device ranging from
background suppression easily adjustable to power-
and adjustable sensing ful with multiple modes
distance (OHDK 10)
(cid:132)(cid:3)Sensors with beam dia-
(cid:132)(cid:3)Series 10 miniatures: widest meters of up to 0.1 mm can
range of products with the
identify the smallest objects
best performance
or detect parts with the
utmost precision regardless
of color or objects in the
background.
Laser distance sensor Small fiber optic head
(cid:132)(cid:3)Measuring tablet thickness. (cid:132)(cid:3)Detecting small parts on a handling machine.
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