Sensor principle
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Light grid system
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Photoelectric proximity sensor
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Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor
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Sender/receiver
Task
Detecting
Measuring
Ambient conditions
Contamination
Moisture, water
Standard
Sunlight
Object properties
Detecting small objects
Detecting transparent objects
Detection of objects moving at high speeds
Special applications
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Checking heights
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Ejection control
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Food & Beverage
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Leading edge detection
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Measures length, width and height of an object
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Pick-to-light
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Position determination
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Protrusion monitoring
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Quality check
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Safety light curtain
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Traffic
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Volume measurement
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Web guiding
Housing
Flexible
Robust
Small, slim
Rectangular
Communication interface
Analog
CANopen
IO-Link
PROFIBUS DP
PROFINET
Serial
EtherNet/IP™
EtherCAT®
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Flexible in use for length, width and height measurements
- Beam separation: 2.5 mm, 5 mm, 10 mm, 20 mm, 25 mm, 30 mm, 50 mm
- Operating range: 12 m
- Functions: Cross beam measurement, 4 x zone measurement, high-speed scan, transparent mode
- Interfaces: PNP, analog, RS485, IO-Link, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, EtherCAT®, EtherNet/IPTM, CANopen
- Sun resistance mode with reliable switching threshold
Because we take safety to the next level
- NFC diagnosis and smartphone app
- Diagnostics and automation via IO-Link
- 2-signal muting
- Smart presence detection
- Dynamic protective field widths
- Configuration of all functions without software
- Reduced resolution: 1 or 2 beams
- IP65, IP67, and IP69K enclosure ratings plus variants for explosion-hazardous areas
Highest precision for web width measurement
- Measurement accuracy: ± 0.3 mm
- Resolution: 0.1 mm
- Measuring field: 3,150 mm (in 150 mm steps)
- Response time: 32 μs (from beam to beam)
- Interfaces: 3 switching outputs, analog interface, IO-Link, RS-485, PROFINET, EtherCAT® and EtherNet/IP™
- Operating range: 2,500 mm
- Interface output: 10 edges with 5 edges and 5 center positions
The flexible and efficient detection system in one chain
- Ultra-simple wiring for up to 60 sensors
- Sequential cycling prevents mutual interference
- Free arrangement of various sensor technologies
- Sensors available in different lengths of cable
- Sensor data evaluation in the system or direct transmission of raw data
- Process stability thanks to diagnostic function
Retro-reflective light grids for the detection of very fast and transparent objects
- 0.6 ms response time
- Eight visible transmitter LEDs
- Up to eight PNP switching outputs and one alarm output
- Sensitivity can be set via a potentiometer
- Polarizing filter for reflective surfaces
High-resolution and high-speed detection of the smallest objects
- 2 mm resolution
- Response time 3 ms
- Detection height 50 mm
- Cable synchronization
- PNP or NPN with Q or Qnot outputs (NO/NC)
- 1 x test, 1 x teach-in input
- M12 male connector, 8-pin
The sturdy light grid for many standard applications
- Up to 128 beams
- Different beam resolutions 10 mm, 30 mm and 60 mm
- High operating reserve for scanning ranges up to 12 m
- Potentiometer for sensitivity adjustment
- Ambient light immunity up to 150,000 lux
- Tough aluminum housing
- PNP/NPN, relay output and a test input
- Optical synchronization
Reliable detection with extremely thin design
- Variable monitoring lengths from 120 mm to 1,400 mm (in 160 mm increments)
- Operating range 7 m
- Response time 18 ms
- Resolution 45 mm to 25 mm
- Order-picking with bright job LEDS on the sender and receiver sides
- IP 65 protection class
- Ambient light immunity up to 150,000 lux
Advantages
Strong in performance, versatile in use
Whether transparent, film-wrapped, dark, bulky or with a repeated pattern: the automation light grids from SICK identify objects uniquely and reliably. Our portfolio can handle not only simple switching tasks but also complex volume calculations with maximum precision and reliability. The sensors use state-of-the-art sensor technology for top performance. They are also intuitive to use and are easily integrated into existing systems.
ambient conditions
At home in any environment
Whether indoors or outdoors: our automation light grids are rugged, immune to ambient light, and can be operated at temperatures between –30 °C and +55 °C. The numerous designs available cover a wide range of applications. For example, our smart light grids, which are only 8 mm deep and 25 mm wide, can be integrated almost anywhere – whether it be in doors, conveyor belts, machines or shelves. The VLC100 flexibly adjusts the reading field between 40x40 cm and 200x200 cm. And, thanks to its IP 65/67 enclosure rating, the MLG-2 is ideal for the most demanding outdoor applications.
software
Intuitive configuration tool SOPAS
You can intuitively tailor your automation light grids to your requirements using the SOPAS configuration tool. A variety of parameters and functions can be easily configured in this clearly structured application without the need for specialist knowledge on the functioning of the device. The interface visually displays the beams and received energy, and allows telegrams to be quickly created. SOPAS therefore enables specific sensor settings to be implemented in next to no time.
Communication interface
Wide variety of interfaces
Thanks to the integrated interfaces, no additional hardware is required. The measuring automation light grids, for example, communicate with your system via IO-Link. That means better data transmission performance, cloning functions, and the ability to monitor the device state. The MLG-2 ProNet provides additional interfaces such as EtherCAT, ProfiNet, EtherNet IP, CANopen and PROFIBUS. The switching automation light grids are equipped with relays and output signal switching devices.