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News Release from: Omron Electronics | Subject: Z4LB V2 laser sensor
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 29 June 2000
Laser sensor features 66% smaller head
The Omron Z4LB V2 laser sensor features a smaller, space-saving head, up to 66% smaller than previous designs, with an easy-to-use amplifier.
Omron has introduced a new development in its high accuracy parallel beam linear sensor technology The Z4LB V2 laser sensor features a smaller, space-saving head, up to 66% smaller than previous Omron designs, with an easy-to-use amplifier
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 19 Jul 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Z4LB V2 laser sensor features a smaller, space-saving head, up to 66% smaller than previous Omron designs, with an easy-to-use amplifier.
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The Z4LB V2 offers a range of output options, including a linear analogue output proportional to the amount of the beam that is broken and a threshold-settable digital output that can be programmed to switch when a given proportion of the beam is broken.
Two measurement widths are available - 10mm and 30mm, incorporating both vertical beam and horizontal beam versions and also the option of one-side interruption, high precision model.
Maximum sensing distance is 300mm, and visible light from the semiconductor laser ensures ease of alignment, for the standard sensor models.
The output provides a 1-5V analogue signal, with a maximum sensing resolution of 5æm and excellent linearity.
The discrimination output can be either PNP or NPN, and provides 100mA switching at 30V DC.
The ease of use of the amplifier is a key feature of the sensor.
The digital display provides clear indication of the measured values and the design offers hold functions, bank functions and the facility for setting a discrimination output where the application demands.
The ability to scale the output is also included, allowing the amplifier to display either a linear output voltage (V) or linear length measurement (mm) according the application's requirements.
DIN track mounting makes the amplifier easy to install and the cables between the sensor head and the amplifier are easy to connect.
A valuable space saving feature includes side attachment for the 10mm sensor head models. Request a free brochure from Omron Electronics ...
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