Leuze introduces new ODT3CL1-2M laser diffuse sensor

With the new ODT3CL1-2M laser diffuse sensor, Leuze is extending the operating range of its 3C series distance sensors. Thanks to time-of-flight (TOF) technology, the switching and measuring sensor with background suppression works with an operating range of up to 2m.

This makes the ODT3CL1-2M suitable for all applications in intralogistics where long distances need to be bridged for example, in automated guided vehicles for monitoring the position of goods, for controlling robot grippers or in quality control. Reliable use is guaranteed even under harsh conditions, with the sensor satisfying the high requirements of degree of protection IP69K.

As a two-in-one solution, the ODT3CL1-2M reduces the cost and effort for users in terms of procurement, installation, commissioning and in operation. With its two independent switching points, it is able to perform detection and measurement tasks at the same time. System operators can therefore solve both requirements using just one sensor. This is an advantage if, for example, shuttles are used: they can optimally set and vary their speed via the independent switching points. This enables goods to be transported quickly to their target position.

Everything in view via IO-Link

IO-Link can be used to transmit measurement values and process data of the sensor to the machine control. This allows users to effortlessly evaluate the comprehensive diagnostic data from the diffuse sensor for example, temperature information, information on signal quality and warnings. It also makes device swap-out easy: the pre-settings are transferred to the new device loss-free via IO-Link without the sensor having to be taught in again.

Thanks to its compact design (11.4 x 34.2 x 18.3 mm), the ODT3CL1-2M laser diffuse sensor can also be used where space is limited. For example, it can be used in the gripper of a robot arm, on shuttles or stacker cranes. The small, clearly visible light spot allows fast alignment during commissioning. The operating range can be set numerically via IO Link. Another advantage of the diffuse sensor is its integrated object test. This allows the function reserve to be quickly checked.

In addition to detecting the presence of a component, the ODT3CL1-2M laser diffuse sensor can also detect defined reference points on the component and thus check the quality. Here the sensors work reliably even with different surface structures.