Eliminating Misdetections: Wide Beam Sensor Ensures Consistent and Reliable Detection

Revolutionizing Conveyor Belt Detection with Wide Beam Sensors: The Banner Engineering B25

In the dynamic world of conveyor belt operations, ensuring seamless part tracking is paramount to preventing traffic jams and maintaining efficient production lines. Traditional through-beam sensors, which rely on a laser beam reflected back to the sensor to detect objects, face a significant challenge: beam width. Narrow beams, akin to laser dots, can easily miss thin parts, leading to undetected objects and potential disruptions. To tackle this issue, Banner Engineering introduces the B25 wide beam retroreflective sensor, a game-changer in conveyor belt detection.

Introducing the B25 Wide Beam Sensor

Banner Engineering's latest innovation, the B25, boasts a 25mm beam that effortlessly detects objects as thin as 3mm, making it ideal for applications involving envelopes, poly bags, and other delicate materials. Engineered for swift installation, the B25 features a one-button teach function that effectively filters out conveyor belt vibrations, ensuring more stable and accurate part detection. Configuration options are versatile, allowing users to set up the sensor via the integrated teach button, a remote input wire, or through IO-Link communication. Additionally, the B25 incorporates multiple wire channels within its housing to accommodate diverse mounting configurations.

Standard Features and Connectivity

The B25 comes equipped with standard PNP outputs and IO-Link connectivity, facilitating seamless integration with your control system. An M12 pigtail connector simplifies the connection process. With a sensing range of up to 2 meters between the sensor and the reflector, and operating on a voltage range of 10-30 VDC, the B25 is designed to meet the demands of various industrial environments.

Reliably Detecting Thin Parts

Conveyor systems rely heavily on accurate object detection to make critical decisions regarding part direction and stoppage. When objects do not sufficiently block light, detecting their leading edge becomes challenging. This can result in inconsistent part positioning, fluctuating sensor outputs, or thresholds too close to the sensor's actual readings, posing significant issues when precise positioning on the conveyor is required. By deploying the B25 wide beam sensor, the likelihood of an object blocking a larger portion of the laser light increases, thereby enhancing detection reliability.

In conclusion, the Banner Engineering B25 wide beam sensor represents a significant advancement in conveyor belt detection technology. Its ability to detect thin parts with precision and stability, coupled with versatile configuration options and seamless integration capabilities, makes it an indispensable tool for maintaining efficient and reliable conveyor belt operations.