Electricity + Control August 2016

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Sensor provides superior durability and precision measurement

loop control, part presence or absence and fill level. The LTF offers the best-in-class combination of accuracy, repeatability and range. Designed with a Class 2 laser emit- ter with small, highly visible spot, the LTF provides easy sensor alignment and high excess gain.The same sensor that provides repeatability of less than 3 mm and accuracy of plus or minus 10 mm can also reliably de- tect dark targets past 7 m and white targets at 12 m.In addition to precision distance

measurement, the LTF delivers consistent detection of targets regardless of the angle, environmental conditions or ambient light conditions. The dynamically adjusted laser sensor can also sense objects with varying materials and shapes. The laser power increases output for dark targets or objects at steep angles, while reducing power for shiny targets. “No other sensor on the market is going to give you the same combination of range, repeatability and accuracy as the LTF,” said Brad Ragozzino, Technical Mar- keting Engineer, Banner Engineering. “With high excess gain, high reliability and durable performance, the LTF en- sures accurate sensing for challenging targets.” Enquiries: RET Automation Controls. BrandonTopham. Email brandon.topham@retautomation.com

RET Automation Controls has expanded its family of L-GAGE laser sensors with the new LTF Series. Featuring time-of-flight technology, the laser measurement sensor ensures accurate distance measurements out to 12 m. By emitting a pulsed light, the LTF meas- ures the amount of time for the light to reflect off the object and return to the sensor to calculate the distance.This enables sens- ing in long-range applications, including

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