Laser sensors avoid false signals

Paul Boughton
Sensor and sensing systems manufacturer, Sick UK will showcase its innovative LMS 100 series of laser sensors and the latest addition to its RFID range, the RFH620, on stand D3612, at Drives and Controls 2010, NEC, Birmingham, UK, from 8th – 10th June.

Set to make a significant impact on the laser sensor market, due to its ability to avoid false signals, broad usability , the LMS ensures accuracy for security, safety and presence detection, both indoors and outdoors. 

The SICK LMS 100 series are compact laser sensors with a short to medium distance measurement range of up to 18 metres, and 270˚wide detection fields with 0.5 degree object detection.  They eliminate the need for transmitter / sensor pairs and expensive associated wiring, are easy to mount and set up on site and can be precisely configured for up to ten defined fields.

Double pulse evaluation technology enables LMS 100 sensors to eliminate distracting minor beam reflections such as rain or fine water spray, or dust on the sensor surface, and can even be mounted behind glass.

The self-contained RFH620 RFID sensor for intralogistics offers the same look and feel as a barcode reader. The parameterisation, operation and communication functions of this intuitive scanner are implemented using SOPAS software.

The RFH620 boasts high transmission rates, it can achieve ranges of up to 16cm and rapid signal and data processing that enables speeds of 3 m/s.

Tim Stokes, UK Barcode Product Manager, SICK (UK), commented: “Product development is at the heart of the SICK brand. Our continuous innovation means that we are able to deliver market-leading solutions which meet the increasing needs of our diverse and growing customer base.

“Drives and Controls covers a broad range of subject areas which perfectly reflects our innovative range of sensing solutions, which can be used in a wide range of applications.

“The highly accurate LMS laser sensor and the compact RFH620 RFID sensor have been in high demand and we anticipate strong interest during the show.”

For more information, www.sick.co.uk

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