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Slot and slot grid sensors are widely used for object detection on vibrating and oscillating conveyors and operate on the same concept as thru-beam sensors.
The best sensors for filling and counting things in feed devices are slot grid sensors. The slot grid sensors, in contrast to conventional photoelectric slot sensors, feature a complete field for object detection, a maximum response time of 100 s, and a minimum object size of 1 mm. Only moving objects are identified when using dynamic mode.
The Global Slot Grid Sensors market accounted for $XX Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.
Slot grid sensor RAL100-IR/32/98 was introduced by Pepperl+Fuchs.The sensitivity adjustment potentiometer can be turned clockwise to adapt the device for large parts, and counterclockwise to adjust it for small parts.
Both pulse extension in dynamic operation and static/dynamic operation can be chosen using the “time/static” potentiometer. The potentiometer is turned as far counterclockwise as it will go to select static operation. The pulse extension setting is 1 ms. The potentiometer can be turned clockwise to change the pulse extension between 150 and 0 milliseconds.
While the item is in the frame during static operation, the output is left at its previous state. In this working mode, the switching threshold is not automatically monitored. A switching operation may be started by dirt and temperature variations.
Only the specified pulse extension is configured for the output during dynamic operation. Hidden items are those that fill the frame. When operating dynamically, if the device gets filthy, the output is set statically at reception signal.