Tri-Tronics Company: Tri-Tronics Company: Clear/shiny object sensor

Tri-Tronics has introduced the RetroSmart™ Photoelectric Sensor, designed to perform difficult clear and shiny sensing tasks. Senses any object, regardless of the size or shape, from the leading edge to the trailing edge without false signals.

Jul 9, 2007

Suitable for detection of objects such as clear or translucent, full or empty PET bottles and containers; shiny metal containers; clear webs of plastic material or shrink wrap; and single or double sheets of clear material. Sensing range is 6” to 8’.

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