PaulKraemer
Electrical
- Jan 13, 2012
- 145
Hi,
I have a label inspection machine that makes use of Tri-Tronics Label-Eye LERC label sensor. This machine processes a continuous series of labels that are adhered to a backing material. The sensor detects the gaps between each label. This is a "fork" style sensor that requires the labels to pass through the fork opening. As we have been processing thicker labels, we have found the small (2.98 mm) fork gap to be problematic.
I am trying to determine if we can replace the Tri-Tronics sensor with a Baumer OL05.I.GP1B.7WN sensor. This is a very similar sensor, but it has a wider (5 mm) fork gap. I am trying to figure out if these sensors are electrically compatible.
The Tri-Tronics sensor has one NPN output and on PNP output. I am very familiar with these output types, as many sensors I have used in previous projects have had these same output types. The Baumer Sensor describes its output type as "Push-Pull", with an adjustable output function that can be set to NO or NC. I am not familiar with this output type.
The photo below is the product sensor connection diagram for the inspection machine (which is currently using the Tri-Tronics sensor. I have also included links to the data sheets for both the Tri-Tronics sensor and the Baumer sensor. If anyone here can comment as to whether the Baumer sensor would be electrically compatible with the Tri-Tronics sensor for this application, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you in advance,
Paul
I have a label inspection machine that makes use of Tri-Tronics Label-Eye LERC label sensor. This machine processes a continuous series of labels that are adhered to a backing material. The sensor detects the gaps between each label. This is a "fork" style sensor that requires the labels to pass through the fork opening. As we have been processing thicker labels, we have found the small (2.98 mm) fork gap to be problematic.
I am trying to determine if we can replace the Tri-Tronics sensor with a Baumer OL05.I.GP1B.7WN sensor. This is a very similar sensor, but it has a wider (5 mm) fork gap. I am trying to figure out if these sensors are electrically compatible.
The Tri-Tronics sensor has one NPN output and on PNP output. I am very familiar with these output types, as many sensors I have used in previous projects have had these same output types. The Baumer Sensor describes its output type as "Push-Pull", with an adjustable output function that can be set to NO or NC. I am not familiar with this output type.
The photo below is the product sensor connection diagram for the inspection machine (which is currently using the Tri-Tronics sensor. I have also included links to the data sheets for both the Tri-Tronics sensor and the Baumer sensor. If anyone here can comment as to whether the Baumer sensor would be electrically compatible with the Tri-Tronics sensor for this application, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you in advance,
Paul
