AUTONICS BWP20-08 Area Sensor
The AUTONICS BWP20-08 is a high-performance area sensor designed for reliable sensing and detection in various industrial applications. This through-beam type sensor uses an infrared LED as the light source and operates within a sensing distance range of 0.1 to 5 meters. The sensor features a modulated 850nm infrared LED, ensuring high sensitivity and efficiency for precise detection tasks.
Key Features:
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Sensing Type: Through-beam type (direct beam)
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Sensing Distance: 0.1 to 5 meters
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Light Source: Infrared LED (850nm modulated)
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Optical Axis Pitch: 20mm
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Number of Optical Axes: 8
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Power Supply: 12-24VDC ±10% (Ripple P-P: Max. 10%)
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Control Output: NPN open collector
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Operation Mode: Light ON/Dark ON (selectable by switch)
Technical Specifications:
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Sensing Height/Total Length: 140mm / 190mm
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Ambient Illumination: Max. 10,000lx (receiver illumination) under sunlight
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Ambient Temperature: Operating range of -10 to 55°C, storage range of -20 to 60°C
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Ambient Humidity: 35 to 85% RH (non-condensing)
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Minimum Sensing Target: Opaque material of minimum Ø30mm
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Response Time: Max. 6ms (Frequency B selection: Max. 7ms)
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Protection Structure: IP40
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Cable Specification: Ø3.5mm, 4-wire, 3m (AWG 24, core diameter: 0.08mm, number of cores: 40, insulation outer diameter: Ø1mm)
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Material: Case: Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, Sensing part: Polymethyl methacrylate
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Weight: Approx. 480g (approx. 280g for the unit only)
Applications:
This sensor is ideal for applications that require detection of objects or materials within a specified range, including:
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Automated production lines
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Conveyor systems
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Object counting and presence detection
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Industrial machinery safety systems
The AUTONICS BWP20-08 sensor is a reliable and efficient solution for various industrial sensing needs.
