Ultrasonic forked sensor achieves higher processing speed

In terms of performance, the forked sensor has high precision and processing speed, as well as a short response time of 100us with an admissible belt speed of up to 240m/min and material-dependent repeat accuracy is as high as +/-0.2mm, even at a high dispensing rate.

It is this level of specification, together with a generous mouth width, that allows it to cope easily with standard and non-standard label types, making the IGUS 14B suitable for virtually any packaging/labelling application and almost any combination of paper, film, metalised film labels or thin metal film on all kinds of backing materials.

Users already familiar with the proven Leuze forked sensor series GSU 14 will immediately notice the added 'I' in the type designation. This is an identifying feature typically used by Leuze to denote a separate warning input. This type of device has its own integrated self-monitoring facility and is capable of indicating errors during teach-in and in operations such as dirt accumulation or a changed signal threshold. This permits timely intervention or maintenance to be carried out, and therefore increases process reliability.

Quick commissioning

Another key benefit of the IGUS 14B is the Easy Teach function that simplifies the commissioning process, requiring only the single push of a button. This function allows the new ultrasonic forked sensor to recognise the signal level with which it is able to work. Also claimed to be setting new levels of sophistication is the auto level control (ALC) function that provides for maximum performance reserves through independent online optimisation of the switching threshold. It is offered as an optional function by Leuze and is recommended particularly if minor material differences are anticipated in otherwise identical label types. In this case, slight changes in the signal level are recognised and automatically assimilated.

The IGUS 14B joins an already formidable sensor range that enables Leuze Mayser Electronic to satisfy many applications in the food and beverage processing lines, as well as the more demanding industrial applications.