Accurate counting of filled cartons is required for complete packaging. The highly reflective nature of stainless steel construction used in Food and Beverage plants prove to be troublesome for most optical sensors. Extraneous light reflected back to the sensor’s receiver can fool it into false signals.
The background suppression method used in the O6 series eliminates the interference of highly reflective backgrounds. The sensing range is also independent of the color of the target. This increases process stability and machine availability.
Crates, bottles and objects must be cleaned and sterilized prior to using. These applications can expose sensors to steam and water droplets that affect the sensors’ ability to properly detect the object.
The O6 series is equipped with automatic sensitivity compensation that optimizes the excess gain of the transmitter / receiver. The sensor self-adjusts as environmental conditions deteriorate.