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  1. Fork and angle sensors
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Optical fork and angle sensors

Technology

The sensors use standard photoelectric through-beam technology.
Keep in mind:

  • Through-beam sensing is independent of reflectiveness, shape, and color of the object.
  • For transparent objects, the light beam will burn through the object and not detect it, even at the highest sensitivity level. In this case, try angling the fork slightly to break the beam.
  • Most non-transparent objects can be detected without sensitivity adjustment. Simply plug and play.