OCF fibre-optic sensor

Convenient installation and operation

Wherever tiny or transparent objects need to be detected in confined installation conditions, fibre-optic sensors are the best choice. The OCF fibre-optic sensor makes this technology even easier and more reliable to use.
Two spring-loaded latching lugs enable the OCF to be mounted on a DIN rail with one hand. The fibrelock system simplifies mounting and securing of the fibre optics. After selecting one of the six operating modes and the intelligent maintenance functions, the OCF then operates reliably under all conditions, thus contributing to high performance and availability of the plant.

Detection of tiny objects

Screws in a spiral conveyor

• Task: Check whether the rail is filled for further processing.
• The challenge: Small parts and limited installation space due to guide rail.

Key advantage:

• Thanks to the focussed optical system and very small light spot diameters, every single part can be detected. In addition, the objects can be counted using IO-Link.

Detection of very fast objects

Bottling line

• Task: Check the feed of the bottles and whether bottle caps are present
• The challenge: The bottles move at a very high speed.

Essential advantage:

• Thanks to dual channel, the fast moving bottles can be detected while at the same time using diagnostic functions via IO-Link.

Detection of objects that are difficult to identify

Level control

• Task: Detect whether a minimum level in transparent containers has been reached.
• The challenge: The vessel and the liquid are transparent.

Key advantage:

• The six operating modes and other functionalities prevent faulty switching and ensure long-term functional stability, even with objects that are difficult to detect.

Use in demanding environments

Position monitoring

• Task: Check the optimum positioning of a component
• Challenges:
  Space for mounting is limited. Oil or chemicals are often used.

Essential advantages:

• Due to the resistance to a variety of aggressive media, reliable detection is possible even under difficult conditions. In addition, the “Clean me” function enables monitoring of the degree of soiling via IO-Link, supporting predictive maintenance.

The perfect choice for every application

Different sensing heads and highest transmission quality with minimum bending radii and resistance to multiple bending make the fibre optics the perfect choice for any scenario. The fibre optics also withstand the stress when used in drag chains, chemicals or high temperatures.

• Extremely small bending radii and great number of bending cycles
  Highly flexible with a minimum bending radius of 1 mm and up to 1 million bending cycles
• High resistance to temperature and chemical substances
  Resistant to temperatures up to 290 °C and demanding environments thanks to a stainless steel and/or metal-silicone sheath
• Wide range of sensing heads
  Bot only variable in material, size, operating principle and design, but also in terms of range and light emission angle