Sensor Solutions for Conveyors
Conveyors are indispensable for efficiently moving cartons and pallets in warehouses and distribution centers. Smart sensors boost performance with functions such as precise box detection, code reading, and positioning.
Reflector-free box and carton detection
Reliable box detection on a conveyor is key. Our photoelectric SmartReflect sensors are the right solution for this:
- check_circle SmartReflect light barrier O500.SP
- check_circle SmartReflect light barrier O500.SP.T
Your benefits:
- The reflector-free SmartReflect light barrier ensures maximum operational safety and eliminates downtime caused by dirty or faulty reflectors
- The transparent version delivers maximum reliability for detecting overlapping foils
Detection of shipping bags
Detecting cartons, bags, and padded envelopes on a conveyor belt is highly important. Background-suppression ToF sensors are the right solution here:
- check_circle Background suppression ToF diffuse sensor OT330.GN
- check_circle Background suppression ToF diffuse sensor OT200.GN
Your benefits:
- Time-of-flight technology enables reliable object detection on any material and surface
- Compact sensors with an extended detection range of up to 2.5 m provide more design flexibility
Pallet detection on the conveyor
Reliable pallet detection on a conveyor is key. Our photoelectric retro-reflective sensors are the right solution for this:
- check_circle Retro-reflective sensor O330.RP
- check_circle Retro-reflective sensor O500.RR
Your benefits:
- Compact sensors can be mounted directly during pre-assembly, saving time and cost during commissioning
- 3D CAD-integrated beam path and qTarget simplify engineering and commissioning
Code reading with a trigger sensor
Make sure the right container is unloaded at the right place. We recommend using our image-based multicode reader together with a photoelectric retro-reflective sensor:
- check_circle Multicode Reader IDC200
- check_circle Retro-reflective sensor O330.RP
Your benefits:
- High read rates even under demanding conditions ensure maximum availability
- Reading multiple codes simultaneously at high object speeds boosts your productivity
Trolley detection on a continuous conveyor
Reliable detection of trolleys is critical for slowing down or stopping the belt to prevent jams or collisions.
- check_circle Background suppression ToF diffuse sensor OT330.GN
- check_circle Background suppression ToF diffuse sensor OT200.GN
Your benefits:
- Time-of-flight technology reliably detects trolleys of any color and shape, ensuring maximum belt availability
- Compact sensors with an extended detection range of up to 2.5 m provide more design flexibility
Box detection at the robot station
To prevent collisions, it must be checked whether all boxes have been picked up and whether the station is ready for the next box. Background-suppression time-of-flight sensors are the right solution for this:
- check_circle Background suppression ToF diffuse sensor OT300.GL
- check_circle Background suppression ToF diffuse sensor OT500.GL
Your benefits:
- Reliable object detection independent of material or surface ensures maximum availability
- Compact sensors with an extended detection range of up to 2.5 m provide more flexibility in your design
Box and pallet positioning
Our absolute encoders are the right solution for precisely positioning goods on conveyor belts:
- check_circle Absolute encoder EAM580
- check_circle Absolute encoder EAL580
Your benefits:
- A choice of various mounting options is available depending on the application requirement
- Encoders with many different interfaces are available for easy integration
Overhang detection in front of a pallet lift
Monitoring for overhang before a pallet lift is important to prevent collisions. We recommend integrating photoelectric retro-reflective laser sensors:
- check_circle Laser retro-reflective sensor O300.RL
Your benefits:
- Sensors with a very narrow, precise laser beam reliably detect even small overhangs
- 3D CAD-integrated beam path and qTarget simplify engineering and commissioning
Measuring cartons on continuous conveyors
For reliable sorting, oversized packages need to be measured so they can be rejected. Time-of-flight sensors are an excellent solution here.
- check_circle ToF distance sensor OT330.DN
- check_circle ToF distance sensor OT200.DN
Your benefits:
- Time-of-flight technology enables reliable object detection on any surface and material, ensuring maximum belt availability
- Compact sensors with an extended detection range of up to 2.5 m provide more design flexibility
Light barriers / photoelectric sensors
Object detection
- Reliable operation under demanding object properties, mounting positions, or lighting conditions
- Highest performance in the smallest designs
- Smart sensors save time from design to commissioning
- Highest precision
IDC - Multicode Reader Series
Simple code and text reading
- Parallel reading of 1D/2D codes with OCR
- Fast read rates even under demanding conditions
- Code reader with automatic setup and an intuitive web interface
- Up to 40 frames per second
- Integrated data checks, filtering, and output formatting
Industrial magnetic ring encoder
Bearingless encoders
- Incremental encoders with shaft diameters up to 140 mm
- Low mounting depth down to 11 mm thanks to radial detection
- Flexible integration options
- Easily implementable redundancy
Industrial absolute encoders
Rotary encoders / angle sensors
- Magnetic or optical sensing
- Always the best technology for your application
- All relevant signal interfaces and shaft versions
- Wide and practical range of options
- Compact designs from 28 to 58 mm
- Mounting that saves time and space
Learn more about Baumer's other intralogistics solutions
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