TRI-TRONICS® introduces the very first Ultrasonic Clear Label Sensor with a High Performance Graphic OLED display. The OLED display provides the user with an unprecedented view of the sensor's performance, options, program modes, and helpful simple instructions never before offered in a Clear Label Sensor. Designed into the sensor are all the Ease-of-Use characteristics that have made Tri-Tronics' sensors so well known in the industry.

The Ultrasonic Clear Label Sensor is the answer to what the industry has been asking for...

"a reliable, durable, high quality clear label sensor that provides visual confirmation of proper setup and function..."

a simple solution, with the ability to accurately adjust for repeatable and reliable performance.

Now "CONFIDENTLY" walk away from the labeling line, "KNOWING" the throughput is at peak performance and trouble free.

Features & Benefits:

• Visual Confirmation
• Confident Setup
• Worry Free Performance
• One button AUTOSET (Gap Set)
• Tweak-able (Momentary Up/Down Adjustable)
• Available Timers and Delays
• Cable and Connector Version (M12 and M8)
• High Speed (200μs)
• Durable and Robust Housing
• Compatible with Existing Mounting Configurations

CLS Datasheet

EZ-Eye miniature photoelectric sensors offer a very affordable one-button solution that is EZ to align and EZ to adjust. Optimized for a variety of automated machine control applications, the setup is simple using our unique one-touch Autoset™ routine. Place the sensor in the Light State condition and press the button once for a perfect setting.

Features:

• EZ to adjust AUTOSET™ routine requires just a single push of one button
• EZ to align FLASH RATE INDICATOR monitors received light intensity
• EZ to select a higher excess gain
• Simply TAP the single button twice to boost the excess gain (sensitivity)
• Nano (M8) 4-pin receptacle or 6 ft. factory assembled cord
• EZ to select sensing mode
• Choose from ten completely interchangeable optical blocks
• EZ-EYE™ sensors have both NPN and PNP output transistors
• Power supply requirements: 10 to 24 VDC
• Pulse modulated light source is immune to most ambient light

Ez-Eye Data Sheet

The LABEL-EYE™ is a photoelectric sensor designed specifically to sense a large variety of adhesive labels. Since the LABEL-EYE™ is an automatic one-touch sensor...not the conventional "teach mode" sensor, set-up is simple. Position the gap between the labels directly under the sensor's sight-guide and push the Autoset™ button. The sensor does the rest, adjusting itself to the perfect setting. Sensing labels has never been easier.

While designed for label detection, the LABEL-EYE™ can be useful in a variety of applications:

• Label applying machinery
• Label counting
• Opacity mode sensing
• Double sheet detection
• Envelope contents sensing
• Edge guiding
• Splice detection
• Unwinder, rewinder
• Die cutter
• Label hot-printing
• Rotary die cutting & converting
• High speed dispensing

Label-Eye Data Sheet

The Mark-Eye® is a registration mark sensor designed to see printed registration marks on most packaging materials on a continuous web. The “one-touch” set-up enables the sensor to be adjusted with a single push of a button. There is no more guess work, making the operator’s adjustment procedure easy!

Note: Marks as small as 1/16” wide by 1/4” long can be detected, dependent upon web opacity (contrast) and velocity.

Features:

• Colormark registration detection on transparent and translucent material, including many metalized films and paper
• Single, one push-button setup
• Remote AUTOSET™
• Selectable Pulse Stretcher
• White LED Light Source
  

Mark-Eye Data Sheet

The MARKEYE® PRO Colormark™ sensor is designed and optimized for detection of printed registration marks on a continuous web at high-speeds.
The MARKEYE® PRO delivers high-resolution performance by utilizing the broadband characteristics of a white light LED for detecting the greatest variety of color combinations on any color background.
Setup could not be easier with the "One-Touch" AUTOSET™. Simply put the background in view; and press the black button if the background is darker than the registration mark or press the white button if the background is lighter than the registration mark.

Features and Benefits:

• See the greatest variety of color combinations on any color background
• High immunity to ambient light, including strobes and indirect sunlight
• 5 LED Contrast/status Indicator
• "One-Touch" AUTOSET™ push-button setup
• Lens and Fiberoptic light guide options

Mark-Eye Pro Data Sheet

Mini-Eye™ is a full line of very economical, miniature photoelectric sensors designed to perform most sensing tasks from even the tightest locations. The rugged Mini-Eye™ sensors are waterproof and enclosed in high-impact plastic housings for use in hostile environments. They are also immune to indirect ambient light and strobes.

These versatile sensors are available in thru-beam, polarized retroreflective and proximity models. Optimized for object detection, such as material handling, sorting, web break detection, counting, inspection, orientation...and much more!

Mini-Eye™ sensors offer a selection of Class 1 red laser, infrared (IR) or red LED light sources, and your choice of NPN or PNP output transistors. All models are available in standard or 18 mm mounting, with quick disconnect or potted cables, and operate in either Light "ON" or Dark "ON" sensing modes.

Features & Benefits:

• 18 mm or Standard mounting options
• Screwdriver adjustment
• Sensors are available with either laser, infrared (IR) or red LED light sources and NPN or PNP output transistors
• Fixed Optics - Proximity, Retroreflective, Polarized Retroreflective, Thru-beam
• Light “ON” or Dark “ON” selectable by wire
• Immune to indirect ambient light and direct strobes
• Waterproof with high-impact housing
• Standard — 600 µs, Laser — 200 µs
• Potted 6’ cable or M8 4-wire connector
• Power supply requirements: 10 to 30 VDC

Mini-Eye Data Sheet

MITY-EYE Miniature Photoelectric Sensors provide features and benefits of large, expensive sensors... at an affordable price. Interchangeable solid "optical grade" high impact lenses available for polarized, retroreflective, proximity, fiber-optic, or convergent sensing applications.

Features:

• AC or DC-powered models
• High speed of response
• Very high immunity to electrical noise and interference
• Rugged, watertight, expoxy encapsulated case
• Sensitivity adjustment and light/dark switch
• Selector switch to determine output status
• Selection of Red, Infrared, or High Intensity Light Sources
• Optional quick-change connector available

Mity-Eye Data Sheet

OPTI-EYE Photoelectric Sensors are miniature in size, high in performance, and versatile when applied to tough industrial sensing tasks. This sensor provides a combination of high gain and high speed of response (500 microseconds). High gain enables the sensor to resolve low contrast sensing tasks. High speed response provides resolution of the exact position of objects traveling at high speed.

Features:

• Choice of nine "quick-change" optical blocks
• Available with red or infrared light sources
• Built-in cable connector or attached cables
• Mounting options: DIN rail, through-hole or bracket mount
• Range adjustment with three LED indicators for easy
• setup and monitoring

Opti-Eye Data Sheet

SMARTEYE® Photoelectric Sensors feature our unique Contrast Indicator that provides for precision set-up and performance verification no matter how minute the light-to-dark contrast. This unique line set a new standard of accuracy in photoelectric sensing of size, texture, distance, opacity, depth and even color.

Features:

• Digital or analog outputs
• High-speed, high-gain or very-high speed response
• Red, green, infrared, or high intensity infrared LED light sources
• Interchangeable optical blocks
• NPN or PNP output transistors
• Digital switching and analog DC proportional models

SMARTEYE® Datasheet

SMARTEYE® ColorMark II sets the standard in registration mark sensing. With its EDR circuit combined with unique color perception, it is able to meet the demands for precision registration control on today's higher speed packaging machinery. It provides extended operating ranges, enhanced background suppression and the elimination of saturation problems.

Features:

• Built-in connectors
• Waterproof housing
• Both NPN and PNP outputs
• 50 microsecond response times
• Interchangeable optical blocks
• Light/Dark operate switch
• Unique 10-LED Contrast Indicator
• Models for all sensing modes

SMARTEYE® Colormark II Data Sheet

The SMARTEYE® COLORWISE™ is the most feature packed color sensor available. Designed to work as well as an instrument or spectrometer, this sensor can solve the most difficult color applications at higher speeds than color cameras or the closest priced competitive product. The 4 Channel Monitor provides a visual confirmation of performance without having to switch channel selections or touch the sensor in any way.

Benefits:

• Low cost color solution vs. color camera, competitive sensors, or spectrometers
• Visual verification of individual channel performance
• One model fits all applications: selectable outputs, timers, resolution, speed, etc.
• Internal logic removes the need for extra processing; ex. Input for latch reset
• Quick disconnect for easy changeover
• Solves shade-to-shade or color-to-color applications
• Capture colors from HMI, PLC, or remote button

Features:

• 4-Channel Monitor for At-A-Glance performance feedback
• 4-Digital Outputs: NPN or PNP (selectable)
• 3-Analog Outputs: 0-5VDC - XYZ or xyY (selectable)
• Light On, Dark On, or Mute selection for each channel
• Speed vs. Resolution (selectable)
• Color vs. Color + Intensity (selectable)
• Remote Color Capture
• 14-Wire, 6 foot cable, or 6 inch pigtail ¼ turn connector
• Input for Latch Reset/Inhibit or Windowing
• Adjustable Light Intensity: 1 to 100
• Adjustable Tolerance for each channel; 1 to 50
• Adjustable Timers: 1 millisecond to 10 seconds Off Delay
• On Delay
• One Shot
• Latch

SMARTEYE® COLORWISE Datasheet

Many of today's photoelectric sensors are equipped with limited features that are both confusing and difficult to control. The operator can find it difficult to implement even a simple set-up procedure or monitor the diagnostic indicators. By combining the power of the computer with the Smarteye® DCS™ sensor, set-up procedures are simplified, performance options are easily configured, and the operator is provided a unique graphic display.

Solving Your Sensing Problems:

• Configurable Performance Options
• Icons Simplify Set-Up
• Multiple Timer Options
• Unlimited Product Memory Settings
• Tamperproof
• Graphical Performance Monitor

Smart-Eye DCS Data Sheet

The SMARTEYE® EZ-PRO™ is a high performance, automatic photoelectric sensor that can be adjusted by a single push of a button. As a result, there is no guess work on the part of the operator.

Now you can throw away the screwdriver and the manual!

The SMARTEYE® EZ-PRO™ AUTOSET
Adjustment Procedure is as simple as it gets...

• 1 ... Establish one of the following conditions:
  • Proximity - Reflect light off object.
  • Beam Break - Remove object from light beam path.
• 2 ... Depress either yellow or blue button for (3) seconds.

That's all there is to it! Now, the sensor will provide you with the automatic, hassle-free performance that you expect from a SMARTEYE®

Smart-Eye Ez-Pro Data Sheet

SMARTEYE Light Sources and Receivers were specifically designed to perform beam break or thru-beam sensing tasks where the material or container is dense, where the lens is subject to contamination build-up, or for long range sensing in harsh environments. Standard models include dual light sources. A super high intensity model with 10 LEDs is also available to penetrate containers for content verification.

Their unique high intensity, dual-LED design provides twice the useable light energy as compared to single beam sensor designs.

Features:

• Contrast Indicator allows easy set-up for optimum performance and displays actual performance during operation
• Pulse modulated for high immunity to ambient light
• Complementary NPN or PNP output transistors
• 800 microseconds... beam make or beam break

Smart-Eye High Intensity Data Sheet

The SMARTEYE® Mark III is the "first" high performance photoelectric sensor in a miniature size that you can use anywhere for any task...including your toughest industrial sensing applications. The Mark III is loaded with features and benefits including extremely high gain to enable the sensor to resolve the most difficult low contrast sensing tasks and high speed of response (50 microseconds) to provide resolution of the exact position of objects traveling at high speeds.

Features:

• Offset/EDR Adjustment
• 10-LED Contrast Indicator
• Quick-Change Optical Block Lenses
• 4 LED Light Source Colors (IR, Red, Blue and White)
• Din Rail Mountable

SMARTEYE® MarkIII Datasheet

The Smarteye® Pro is an automatic event-driven, self-adjusting photoelectric sensor that compensates for deteriorating changes during operation. These changes include dirty lenses or reflectors, broken fiber optics, light source drift, and target variations in positions, orientation and color. The Smarteye® Pro is adjusted to its target by a single push of the AUTOSET button in either the static or dynamic operating condition.

Features:

• 5-LED diagnostic Contrast Indicator
• Action Alert System.
• ACT™: Automatic Contrast Tracking.
• QuickSet: A simple and easy two-step setup routine.
• AUTOSET: A one button, one-push adjustment.
• AGS: Automatic Gain Select. Automatic adjustment of amplifier gain for optimum performance.

Smart-Eye Pro Data Sheet

The RetroSmart™ retroreflective sensor is optimized to detect clear/translucent containers and shiny objects from the leading edge to the trailing edge without false signals. This is required when the sensing task involves monitoring conveyor lines for jam detection. The sensor's narrow, red light beam assures accuracy in detecting the leading edge of any product to trigger the response, such as filling, capping, labeling, and coding.

Industrial control functions require sensors that can provide dependable detection of position or presence of transparent containers. The RetroSmart™ provides a single, non-chattering output for each transparent container that passes by, independent of size, shape, empty, or full.

Imagine... just point the RetroSmart™ sensor's narrow, red light beam at the reflector and push the AUTOSET™ button one time. Now sit back and watch the sensor flawlessly detect any size PET bottle filled with water without worry about burn-through or double signals. When the efficiency of an entire production line depends on the performance of a photoelectric sensor, the RetroSmart™ is the clear choice.

Smart-Eye Retrosmart Data Sheet

The SMARTEYE® STEALTH-UV is a special purpose luminescence sensor designed to detect the presence of invisible fluorescent materials contained in special chalks, inks, paint, greases, glue, optical brighteners found in labels, paper, tape, string, etc. The STEALTH-UV luminescence sensor contains an ultraviolet (UV) solid state light source that is used to excite the luminescence in materials to fluoresce in the visible range. The sensor's detector then responds to the visible fluorescing light. When the received fluorescing light level as displayed on the Contrast Indicator reaches a level of "4" or above, the NPN and PNP output transistors will switch to the opposite state.

Typical Digital Verifications:

• Detection of tamperproof seals or labels
• Detection of invisible registration marks
• Product Inspection/Verification
• Analog/Digital Process Control
• Monitoring
• Controling
• Gluing

Features

• Digital and Analog Outputs in one sensor
• Sense difference between low UV Contrast Levels
• Four Set Points
• Fiberoptic Models

Smart-Eye Stealth/UV Data Sheet

The SMARTEYE® X-MARK™ is the fastest, most accurate registration mark sensor available on the market. The X-MARK™ was designed to target the printing, packaging, and converting markets. By creating a specific sensor to exceed the current capability of the market leaders, and at a price that removes all barriers to change, the X-MARK™ is sure to attract the attention of engineers and purchasing agents alike.

Features:

• 10µs Response Time
• 5µs Repeatability
• Four AUTOSET Modes - Including "Dynamic" AUTOSET
• PLC and External Programming
• Connector or Cabled Version
• Full Spectrum, White LED
• AUTOSET – One-Touch Setup
• 8-LED Dual-Function Bar Graph
• Universal Mounting

Benefits:

• Increase Edge Accuracy at the highest Speeds
• Virtually Eliminate Setup Time
• Save 100% Registration Waste Cost
• Eliminate Compensation Software Requirement
• Repeatable Leading Edge or Trailing Edge Accuracy Consistently at 5µs
• Increase Throughput Capacity
• Eliminate Machine Speed Constraint

SMARTEYE® X-MARK Datasheet

The SMARTEYE® X-PRO XP10 is the highest speed (10µs) dual-function sensor in the world, designed to be a precision registration mark sensor with 5µs repeat­ability and a standard photoelectric sensor for any high speed application. The 5µs repeatability provides the most highly accurate edge detection in the industry!

The SMARTEYE® X-PRO XP10. When Timing is Everything...

Features:

• 10 µs Response Time
• 5 µs Repeatability
• Dual-Function Sensor Mark Mode - For Registration
• Normal Mode - For Object Sensing
• 5 Memory Locations
• PLC and External Programming through the Remote Input Line
• Connector or Cabled Version
• Available in White, Red and Infrared LED's
• AUTOSET - One-Touch Setup
• 10-LED Dual Function Bar Graph

Benefits:

• Increase Edge Accuracy at all Speeds
• Virtually Eliminate Setup Time
• Save 100% Registration Waste Cost
• Eliminate Compensation Software Requirement
• Repeatable Leading Edge or Trailing Edge Accuracy Consistently at 5µs
• Increase Throughput Capacity
• Eliminate Machine Speed Constraint

SMARTEYE® XPRO XP10 Datasheet

The SMARTEYE® X-PRO XPC is the most versatile Photoelectric Communication Sensor available on the market. This unique photoelectric sensor is designed to be used in any application where physical contact of the sensor is either restricted, undesirable, or delays production line throughput.

Features:

• Downloadable Recipes
• RS-485 Multi-Drop or RS-232 Single Drop
• Five On-board Memory Locations
• Button Lockout
• Configurable Response Time: 60 µs, 125 µs, or 450 µs
• 8-Pin Male, M12 Connector
• Available in White, Red, or Infrared LED
• 10-LED Dual-Function Bar Graph
• FREE EyewareXPC Development Software

Benefits:

• P.A.T. Compliant Process Analytical Technology
• No-Touch Setup
• Quick Digital Changeover
• Tamperproof
• Capture and Save Setups
• Log Sensor Performance
• Digital Process Validation
• Performance Calibration
• Universal Application Flexibility
• Quality Verification

These sensors can be easily interfaced to HMIs or PLCs using MODBUS ASCII or RTU communication protocol.

No other communication sensor available on the market provides this kind of accessibility, control and flexibility!

SMARTEYE® XPRO XPC Datasheet

TINY•EYE® Miniature Photoelectric High Speed Sensors fill the need for a standard "low cost" miniature DC-powered sensor with the flexibility to perform a multitude of industrial sensing tasks. "Quick-change" optical block lenses allow the sensor to be used for proximity, convergent, retroreflective, polarized retroreflective and fiber optic sensing. A light source/receiver combination is available for opposed sensing.

Features:

• High speed of response
• Ranges up to 18" proximity, 20' retroreflective, 25' thru-beam
• Pulse modulated
• Reverse polarity protected
• Both NPN and PNP outputs
• Red or infrared light source
• 12 interchangeable optical blocks

TINYEYE® Datasheet

U.S.EYE Photoelectric Sensors at "lower than limit switch" prices. These self-contained, easy-to-use sensors are available in a wide variety of sensing models (thru-beam, retroreflective, proximity and fiber optic) to fit virtually any application. Models available with Contrast Indicator.

Features:

• Low cost with high quality and reliability
• Sensitivity adjustment, beam alignment and output relay status indicators
• Operates on AC or DC from 24 to 130 volts
• Three models available:
  • ON/OFF
  • ON or OFF delay
  • One-shot/motion
• Conventional SPDT relay or TRAIC outputs available

U.S. Eye Data Sheet

©Tri-Tronics® has a full range of fibreoptic light guide.

• Glass fibreoptic light guides
• Miniature glass fibreoptic light guides
• Plastic fibreoptic light guides

Fibreoptic Light Guides Selection Data Sheet