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News Release from: SICK (UK) | Subject: V12-2 opto-series
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 02 February 2004
Photoswitch shrinks into M12 housing
Erwin Sick has released its latest range of V12 photoelectric switches, all redesigned and rehoused in cylindrical M12 housings.
Erwin Sick has released its latest range of V12 photoelectric switches, all redesigned and rehoused in cylindrical M12 housings The new versions use state-of-the-art technology, offering users a quality, low cost solution suitable for a wide range of applications
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 1 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The M12 sensor housing is now standard for proximity switches.
The V12-2 opto-series offers consistent housing and mounting technology for a variety of sensors including the V12-2 series optoelectronic proximity switches (photoelectric switches), IM12 series inductive proximity switches, and the MM12 series magnetic proximity switches.
With the V12-2, Sick has confirmed its position as the leading supplier of M12 optosensors.
New features include increased sensor power throughout its family of photoelectric switches and enhanced scanning distances.
The two VT12T-2 photoelectric proximity switches have scanning distances of 100 or 300mm with adjustable sensitivity - either by teach-in or externally via a control input for automated processes.
The VL12-2 photoelectric reflex switch provides a range of 2.3m (PL80A reflector), a polarisation filter for reliable detection even when surfaces are critical and a red light to support alignment on the reflector.
The VS/VE12-2 through-beam photoelectric switch is also available, now with an expanded range of 4m.
Additional features across the new range include: modular hardware and alternative connection technology (M12 device plug or connection cable); a choice of interface (DC 10-30V, PNP or NPN output; freely selectable light- or dark-switching outputs); high switching frequency for reliable detection; short housing lengths and the M12 housing for economical, space-saving installation.
Cast-metal housings also help withstand mechanical loads.
The variable system parameters, powerful ranges and low cost make the V12-2 family of photoelectric switches essential for a variety of applications - particularly conveyors, electronics and handling automation in the packaging, wood processing, clay, stone or ceramics industries.
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