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2.4.16 Mounting the Datalogic Photoelectric Sensor (optional)
The standard hardware trigger is a Datalogic photoelectric sensor. It works by emitting a light
beam that is returned by a simple reflector. When a package breaks the path of light, the
trigger signal is activated.
In order for photoelectric sensor to work properly, make sure the following things are done
when mounting the trigger photoelectric sensor.
Figure 31: Mounting the Photoelectric Sensor
NOTE:
Mounting supports may differ from the extrusion shown in the
image above.

Mount the photoelectric sensor so it is parallel to and 50 to 150mm [2 to 6] inches
upstream from the DM3610 laser.
NOTE:
The distance from the photoelectric sensor to the DM3610 laser
line must be entered in the Modify Settings | Tach/Trigger/Transmit
window of the User Interface in the Trigger Reference Point text field. See
chapter 4, User Interface.

Mount the reflector directly opposite the emitter on the other side of the conveyor.

The emitter must be mounted so the light exit window is perpendicular to the
conveyor, facing the reflector.

Mount the reflector perpendicular to the conveyor, facing the emitter.
Reflector
Photoelectric
Sensor
Direction of
Travel