Protects against push-through
September 1st 2008 Protection against accidental pushthrough
of pallets in high-bay
warehouse racking configurations
is generally provided by
mechanical systems involving
elaborate and costly steel
constructions.
However, with its ODS
96B optical distance
sensors, Leuze
electronic is offering
an economical
alternative.
The sensor is
designed to carry out
continuous distance
measurements,
dynamic product
measurement and
position controls. With
a measurement range of 60 to
2000mm it can be used to perform
compartment occupied checks,
and its switching function can be
used to provide a push-through
safeguard.
With measurement times of just
2ms, ODS 96B photoelectric
sensors are said to be able to
detect dynamic processes up to
five times faster than comparable
products. This makes them
suitable where high-speed
sequences takes place, typified by
automated hi-bay warehousing,
where there are fast load change
cycles. It also makes for a tighter
grid structure, in other words more
precise, more detailed information
with more stable measured values
– a benefit which enhances system
efficiency particularly when working
with shiny, structured or dark
surfaces or in fluctuating
temperature conditions. With its
high-speed measured value
sequence, the ODS 96B provides
high repeat accuracy rates of
±0.5%, which also permits faster
regulation/ setting processes.
It also alleviates potential
problems caused by impacting
pallets, creating a trouble-free
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