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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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Object detection photoelectric sensor (optional)
Fig. 5:
Object detection photoelectric sensor and reflector
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Object detection photoelectric sensor
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Reflector
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The light band emitted by the object detection photoelectric sensor is reflected back
by a reflector.
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Sender and receiver are arranged parallel to one another in the housing.
Fig. 6: Object trigger and cross-belt signal
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Cross belt signal: trigger signal relating to the leading edge of the carrier.
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Object trigger: is triggered when the leading edge of the object passes
through the photoelectric sensor.
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Object is detected as it passes through the object detection photoelectric sensor.
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The object detection photoelectric sensor, together with the cross belt signal,
determines the position of the object on the belt segment in the conveying direction.
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The position of the object is required to detect the presence of overhangs.
Features
Function