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Fiber-optic sensors and fibers

When installation space is extremely limited or the objects to be detected are tiny, fiber-optic sensors are the ideal solution. If it is necessary for strict requirements to be fulfilled, such as on the sensing range, temperature resistance, material durability or a flexible mounting process, the intelligent combination of sensors and fibers can provide the perfect solution. The extensive fiber portfolio from SICK with optical heads leave nothing to be desired when it comes to application-specific adaptation.

The smart solution for challenging detection tasks

WLL80 fiber optic amplifier

Smart and user-friendly: The WLL80 is a new generation of fiber optic amplifiers. Equipped with IO-Link and Smart Tasks, the powerful sensor reliably and precisely detects objects. Parameterization via OLED display menu is more flexible than ever before.

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LLX: the highest level of flexibility and economic efficiency

Fibers from SICK

The new LLX fiber product family offers numerous lengths, housing shapes and principles of operation and is characterized by an outstanding price/performance ratio. You can use the configurator to flexibly put together your desired variant – configuring light guides from SICK is that easy!

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Fiber-optic sensors

In bus operation

Fiber-optic sensors can be used as bus systems. This results in synchronization of the transmission pulse pattern of the connected

devices. This prevents mutual interference if fiber-optic heads are mounted close together.

It's the tip that makes the difference

Fibers from SICK

The selection of the suitable fibers and the specific version is the starting point for a sensor solution which fits the application. At SICK, the broad range of plastic and glass fibers permits optimal automation solutions. This applies, in particular, to tasks where the fiber must be specifically adapted to the application, where flexible cabling is crucial, where high temperatures are common, or where a particular material compatibility is important.

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Wide selection of accessories

Optional accessories for fiber-optic sensor and fibers

The fiber portfolio from SICK is supplemented by a practical and comprehensive range of accessories:

Tip adapters for proximity fibre-optic cables that focus the light beam enable very small objects to be detected.

Tip adapters for thru-beam type fibers reduce the aperture angle to increase the sensing range and avoid undesired reflections around the object.

Additional accessories such as protective metal sheathing, mounting brackets, and protective covers for fiber-optic sensors complete the product range.

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Communication modules for fiber-optic sensors

Fieldbus gateways

All relevant data interfaces are available, which reduces the cabling work. That saves time during planning and installation and also boosts performance. The fieldbus gateway can be easily connected to the compatible devices via the internal bus. The fieldbus allows you to make format or product changes from the controller at the touch of a button. By accessing the diagnostic functions it is possible, for example, to identify ahead of the time the need for maintenance work, which can then be performed in times of planned machine stoppages.

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Fits flexibly into the narrowest corners

The smart solution for challenging detection tasks

LLX: the highest level of flexibility and economic efficiency

Communication modules for fiber-optic sensors

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WLL180

High-performance fiber-optic sensor with world’s fastest response time

Selectable response time up to 16 µs
Sensing range up to 20 m (through-beam system); up to 1,400 mm (proximity system)
Bus-compatible with anti-interference
2 x 4-digit digital display
Adjustable hysteresis
Rotatable display screen
High-resolution signal processing
Programmable time delays

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GLL170

Simple, flexible detection

Intuitive operating concept
Rapid response time of 50 μs
Switching threshold adjustment via potentiometer, or teach-in via pushbutton or cable
IP 66 enclosure rating for high degree of ruggedness
PNP/NPN switchover (teach-in variant)
4-digit digital display (teach-in variant)
Variable fixing concept
Various connection types available

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WLL80

The smart solution for challenging detection tasks

Response time up to 16 µs
Sensing range up to 20 m (through-beam system); up to 1.4 m (proximity system)
IP54 enclosure rating
OLED display with text display in various languages
Stand-alone version with IO-Link
Diagnostic functions and Smart Tasks
Adjustable hysteresis and continuous threshold adaptation
Bus version available

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LLX

The highest level of flexibility and economic efficiency - fibers from SICK

Proximity and through-beam fibers
Threaded and smooth sleeve heads available
Axial and radial fiber optic head alignment available
Fiber optic heads with tiny dimensions
Ambient condition-specific fiber lengths
Product range constantly being extended to include new variants
Excellent price/performance ratio

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LL3

A wide variety of solutions to your most challenging applications SICK's fiber-optic cables

Very large selection of plastic and glass fiber-optic cables.
Fiber-optic cables resistant to chemicals and high temperature
Threaded and smooth sleeves, bands of light (array), 90° reflection versions available
Focused optics
Proximity and through-beam versions available
Plastic , protective metal or Teflon sheathing available

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WLL170

Versatility for standard applications

Rapid response time (50 μs)
Switching threshold adjustment via potentiometer, or teach-in via button or cable
Four different teach-in modes
Simple installation
Red or green LED emitter

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Advantages

Fits flexibly into the narrowest corners

The combination of fiber-optic sensor and fibers is an excellent solution for a wide range of applications. Challenging detection tasks can be solved in combination with the matching fibers thanks to the comprehensive adjustment options of the fiber-optic sensor.

The comprehensive fiber portfolio from SICK satisfies all requirements regardless of whether the size, mounting options, material resistance or suitability for a special application is the deciding factor.

Bussystem

When using the fiber-optic sensors in bus operation, up to 16 devices can be connected to a bus system. This creates several benefits.

**Prevention of mutual interference**
Through synchronization of the transmission pulse pattern, each fiber-optic sensor detects only the emitted light which it itself emitted.

**Reduced setting and wiring effort**
The parameter settings can be copied from the base sensor to all other connected fiber-optic sensors with the push of a button.
With a single input signal on the base sensor, all other sensors can be taught in at the same time. In addition, the base sensor supplies all other sensors with voltage, resulting in reduced wiring effort.

Fieldbus gateways

Using the fieldbus gateway, up to 16 fiber-optic sensors (WLL180T and KTL180) and distance sensors (OL1, OD Mini Pro, OD5000 in combination with the AOD1 evaluation unit) can be integrated into a network. All sensor data can be read out and written on the sensor using the fieldbus gateway. Settings can also be made and reviewed in this way (e.g. in the event of format or product changes) if the sensors are installed in hard-to-reach places.

The sensor and therefore the machine status can be determined at any time with the monitoring of sensor data, and diagnostic functions can also be implemented. All sensor data is transmitted to a fieldbus cable, which considerably decreases wiring effort.

Fits flexibly into the narrowest corners

Fiber-optic sensors and fibers

The smart solution for challenging detection tasks

WLL80 fiber optic amplifier

LLX: the highest level of flexibility and economic efficiency

Fibers from SICK

Fiber-optic sensors

In bus operation

It's the tip that makes the difference

Fibers from SICK

Wide selection of accessories

Optional accessories for fiber-optic sensor and fibers

Communication modules for fiber-optic sensors

Fieldbus gateways

Fiber-optic sensors and fibers

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Advantages

Fits flexibly into the narrowest corners

Bussystem

Fieldbus gateways

Wide selection of accessories

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