Clear object detector

Allen-Bradley (Milwaukee, WI) has introduced the Series 10ꯠ Photoswitch ClearSight sensor, suitable for bottling and packaging applications.

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The sensor detects minute changes in the light pattern returned to the sensor's photodetector, enabling a control system to more accurately monitor the presence of transparent objects such as plastic film and transparent glass or plastic containers. It has a sensing distance of 1" to 48".

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