Fiber optic sensor

Color discrimination, mark sensing and fine parts detection are possible with the FX7 fiber optic beam sensor from Ramco Electric (West DesMoines, IA).

Feb 28, 1995
Pw 26502 Coldismarsen 10

It uses a red LED light source for sensing distances to 20' with M14 thru-beam cables. The standard diffuse cable provides a sensing distance to 6". A microprocessor uses a 10-bit analog digital converter for the highest sensing resolution in the industry, says the company.

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