Glossary


Light band

In contrast to conventional photoelectric sensors with a dot-shaped light spot, a sensor that uses a light band can monitor a much larger area. The light band is generated by combining a PinPoint LED with special optics. The result is a consistent light band between the photoelectric sensor and reflector. This enables reliable, position-independent detection of objects that pass through the light band with varying positions or heights.

Related terms

  • Reflex array

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Photoelectric sensors

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