New laser sensor withstands harsh food processing environments

The new sensor is available in eight models with measuring ranges from 5mm up to 600mm. The sensor benefits from an extremely robust, compact and lightweight (83g) design, enabling machine builders and OEMs to easily integrate the sensor into their existing systems.

The housing for the SC version is made from V4A steel and so complies with all food industry requirements. This version is resistant to high-pressure jet washing and to aggressive cleaning detergents and disinfection agents, including hydrogen peroxide and other alkaline and chlorine-based cleaning chemicals. In tests at Micro-Epsilon, the 1402SC was subjected to eight hours of hot water jet washing at a pressure of 80-100bar at 85 deg C, as well as an additional dust seal test.

Like all optoNCDT 1402 sensors, the SC version has an integral controller that automatically compensates in real time for difficult-to-measure surfaces such as shiny metal, gloss paint finishes and black rubber. This real time surface compensation (RTSC) feature enables OEMs and machine builders to more accurately measure a variety of object parameters, including thickness, roundness, position, deflection, tilt, displacement and vibration.