AUTOMOTIVE EDITION LASER SOLUTIONS

AUTOMOTIVE EDITION LASER SOLUTIONS

RELIABLE SOLUTIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE MOST CHALLENGING PALLETIZING ROBOTS Height detection feedback for robotic stacking SHEET WINDING PROCESS Web guidance Sensors are used to help palletizing robots with product stacking/placement by measuring the distance to the floor or top of the stack. Varying colors or materials for the products being stacked or the floor can affect conventional sensors causing incorrect readings and potentially damaging products due to misplacement. The use of TOF (Time of Flight) Technology allows the LR-T to stably detect the distance regardless of the surface finish. Interior sheets come in a variety of colors, materials, and even designs like mesh. Holes in the mesh and the changing of the sheet's color or material cause conventional reflective sensors to malfunction. The LR-T is not affected by any of these factors due to its innovative position based detection method and ability to increase its beam spot size to ignore holes. ENGINE BLOCKS AND OTHER METALLIC SURFACES Detection of holes in engine blocks WELDING MACHINES Presence/absence detection of components prior to welding Due to the complex shape of engine blocks and other metallic components in the automotive industry, it was typically necessary to use contact sensors to detect if a hole was processed correctly. With the ability to stably detect holes over long distances, the LR-T can now be used to decrease the amount of time necessary for inspection, and also be mounted in an unobtrusive location. The detection of large parts in the welding process has always been a problem since sensors needed be placed far from the target to prevent damage from weld spatter. By utilizing TOF (Time of Flight) technology, the LR-T can stably detect targets at greater distances than conventional sensors. DIE CASTING Level Detection of melted aluminum in die casting INJECTION MOLDING Confirming part ejection When using conventional level detection methods, the heat and vapor from the melted aluminum led to sensor damage and malfunctions. The ability to detect glossy metal levels from up to 5 m 16.4' away, allows the LR-T to be placed far from the potentially damaging heat. The LR-T also offers an analog output for more precise level control. Also, the analog output helps you to have different set points for more precise level control. To improve the efficiency of the manufacturing cycle and prevent downtime, it is crucial to ensure that the target has been successfully removed from the mold prior to the next cycle. With its ability to maintain fine detection over long distances, the LR-T works to stably detect the target from virtually anywhere within 5 m 16.4'. 2

APPLICATIONS IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY TRANSFER PRESSES Detection when the material runs out AUTOMATED SHUTTERS Forklift approach detection Thrubeam type sensors needed to be mounted both above and below the press mold to detect material run out; however dirt and oil build up on the lenses quickly causes malfunctions. By having both the detection capabilities of a thrubeam sensor and mouting flexibility of a reflective sensor, LR-T is the best match for this application. When using conventional thrubeam type photoelectric sensors, it took time and effort to perform wiring and alignment during installation. The LR-T reduces this time and effort by providing long distance stable detection with minimal wiring and no alignment necessary. TAPPING MACHINES Monitoring for tool breakage on tapping machines CUTTING AND ROLLING PROCESSES Material tension control in roll-to-roll process Tapping machines typically have to implement additional processes to check for tool breakage, because conventional sensors cannot stand up to the debris and cooling liquids near the tool. The long range capabilities of the LR-T allow it to be mounted far from the hazardous environment, and still stably monitor for tool breakage. When detecting upper, middle, and lower levels of sheet material with conventional thrubeam type photoelectric sensors, time consuming job such as installation, wire routing, and optical-axis alignment are necessary. The range and analog output found in the LR-T easily eliminate the need to use multiple sensors, and also provide better tension control. FORGING/BILLET HEATERS (INDUCTION HEATERS) Detection of red-hot metal after ejection from a heater SINTERING MACHINES AND LARGE FILLING MACHINES Detecting material level in a hopper The LR-T utilizes an innovative algorithm to neglect the effects of ambient, which enables it to reliably detect targets that are glowing hot. In addition, 5 m 16.4' detecting distance allows the sensor to be positioned far from the heated target. Dusts and mists have always been a problem for level detection when using conventional methods. Also, gaps between the materials sometimes led to incorrect measurements of the hopper level. The combination of TOF (Time of Flight) Technology and an adjustable beam spot permit, the LR-T to stably and reliably detect the level of the material in the hopper. New Standard All-Purpose TOF Laser Sensor 3

SUPERIOR DETECTION CAPABILITIES INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY AND ADAPTABLE FEATURES EASY TO USE FLEXIBLE MOUNTING AND SIMPLIFIED SETUP UNMATCHED VERSATILITY UTILIZE IN ANY APPLICATION NEW ALL-PURPOSE LASER SENSOR LR-T Series HS 2 TOF Time Of Flight TECHNOLOGY LR-TB5000/2000 Light Intensity White target Black target UNSTABLE The amount of light reflected varies with target color Detecting distance STABLE Time of Flight (TOF) is Not affected by target color Light Intensity Vertical reflection 45 degree angled reflection UNSTABLE The amount of light reflected varies with angle Detecting distance STABLE Time of Flight (TOF) is Not affected by angle Light Intensity Received light intensity fluctuated by target color, or external light. But the LR-T s TOF technology and newly developed custom integrated circuit enables stable detection at long distances. Small signal Detecting distance STABLE Time of Flight (TOF) is Not affected by target color or angle 4

ADJUSTABLE BEAM SPOT LR-TB5000 STEP DISC MECHANISM Industry first The LR-TB5000 Series features an adjustable beam spot to enable stable detection on a wide variety of target types. Mesh Powder Uneven surface Rounded surface ALL-IN-ONE OUTPUTS LR-TB5000 All models feature the ability to switch between NPN and PNP outputs. The LR-TB5000 Series models also feature the option for an analog (voltage or current) output. NPN PNP Same model NPN/PNP switching output LR-TB5000/2000 0 to 10 V 4 to 20 ma Same Model Analog output LR-TB5000 FLEXIBLE MOUNTING LR-TB5000/2000 Up to 4 units can be used without interference Adjustable angle bracket The L-shaped adjustable angle brackets quickly attach the sensor to a machine frame. Pigtail type Adjustable bracket This free angle fitting can be used to mount the sensor to a standard M12 shaft. 2.0 m 6.6 5.0 m 16.4 5

UNAFFECTED BY COLOR DATUM DETECTION RELIABLE DETECTION OF ANY TARGET PLACED OUTSIDE THE REFERENCE PLANE IP67 SENSOR HEAD CAN BE USED IN EVEN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS DIGITAL CMOS LASER SENSOR GV Series CAN STABLY DETECT VARIOUS TARGETS SENSOR HEAD LINEUP Configuration Standard detection deviation Laser class *1 Model*2 250 20 mm 0.79" 0 Amplifier display value 0.5 mm 0.02" 45 mm 1.77" 2 GV-H45 1 GV-H45L Curved metal surfaces Targets on mirrored or polished backgrounds 750 0 55 mm 2.17" 130 mm 5.12" Amplifier display value 1 mm 0.04" 2 GV-H130 1 GV-H130L 290 Amplifier display value 0 160 mm 6.30" 450 mm 17.72" 3 mm 0.12" 2 GV-H450 1 GV-H450L Dull black targets with complex shapes Targets with graphics, text or even high gloss *1. IEC class *2. Models ending in an "L" suffix feature a Class 1 laser. 800 31.50" Amplifier display value 0 200 mm 7.87" 1000 mm 39.37" 20 mm 0.79" (Detecting distance 200 to 800 mm 7.87" to 31.50") 30 mm 1.81" (Detecting distance 800 to 1,000 mm 31.50" to 39.37") 2 GV-H1000 1 GV-H1000L BEST-IN-CLASS DETECTION ABILITY DURABLE & LONG LIFE SIMPLIFIED OPERATION ALL PURPOSE LASER PHOTOEYE LR-Z Series DURABLE & LONG LIFE SIMPLIFIED OPERATION PRESENCE CONFIRMATION 6

QUICK AND EASY INSTALLATION VISIBLE LASER BEAM SIMPLIFIES SENSOR ALIGNMENT AND SETUP POWERFUL, FOCUSED BEAM ENABLES LONG RANGE DETECTION SAFE OPERATION ALL MODELS CONFORM TO CLASS 1 LASER REQUIREMENTS DIGITAL LASER SENSOR LV-N Series THRUBEAM Small: M6 Threaded Head (with slit) RETRO- Standard Coaxial structure Model: LV-S72 Model: LV-NH62 Model: LV-NH35 Built-in ø6 mm ø0.24" slit filter allows for high precision detection. Achieves a small beam spot of ø1.5 mm ø0.06" over a 1 m 3.28' range with the capability to detect up to 8 m 26.25'. Provides effective detection through small holes or narrow gaps. THRUBEAM Wide area: 30 mm 1.18" beam width Adjustable beam spot Ultra-small beam spot (ø50 μm ø1.97 Mil) Model: LV-NH300 Effective for length differentiation and detection of parts with varying positions. Model: LV-NH32 Up to 1.2 m 3.93' detecting distance. Freely adjust the size and shape of the beam spot for precision and versatility. Model: LV-NH37 Background cancellation enables extremely minute target detection. 7

LASER SENSOR SELECTION CHART Series Name Type Detecting distance Standard detectable change in position LR-T TOF (Time of Flight) 60 to 5000 mm 2.36" to 196.85" Approx. 30 mm 1.18"* 1 LR-Z CMOS 25 to 250 mm 0.98" to 9.84" 3 mm 0.12" (LR-ZB100)* 2 GV CMOS 20 to 1000 mm 0.79" to 39.37" 0.5 mm 0.02" (GV-H45)* 3 Light Intensity 0 to 1200 mm 0" to 47.24" LV-N RETRO- Light Intensity 0 to 35000 mm 0" to 1,377.95" THRUBEAM Light Intensity 0 to 2000 mm 0" to 78.74" *1. This data is approximate, and was determined using the following conditions: Response time:100 ms,target:white paper *2. When using the LR-ZB250, The Detectable Change is 25 mm 0.98" (detecting distance:180 mm to 250 mm 7.09" to 9.84") and 9 mm 0.35" (detecting distance:35 mm to 180 mm 1.39" to 7.09") *3. When using the GV-H130, The Detectable Change is 1 mm 0.04" (detecting distance: 55 mm to 130 mm 2.17" to 5.12") When using the GV-H450, The Detectable Change is 3 mm 0.12" (detecting distance: 55 mm to 450 mm 2.17" to 17.72") COMPACT HEADS + MULTI-FUNCTION AMPLIFIER A VARIETY OF HEADS Ranging from 20 mm to 3.5 m 0.79" to 11.5' DIRECT COMMUNICATION WITH EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT IL Series CMOS MULTI-FUNCTION ANALOG LASER SENSOR REPEATABILITY of 5 µm 0.20 Mil LINEARITY OF ±0.1% EXTREMELY EASY TO USE SIMPLIFIED OPERATION WITH ADVANCED FUNCTIONALITY MULTI-PURPOSE CCD LASER MICROMETER IG Series CALL TOLL FREE TO CONTACT YOUR LOCAL OFFICE 1-888-KEYENCE 1-8 8 8-5 3 9-3 6 2 3 www.keyence.com SAFETY INFORMATION Please read the instruction manual carefully in order to safely operate any KEYENCE product. KEYENCE CORPORATION OF AMERICA Corporate Office 669 River Drive, Suite 403, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407 PHONE: 888-539-3623 FAX: 855-539-0123 E-mail: keyence@keyence.com Sales & Marketing Head Office 1100 North Arlington Heights Road, Suite 210, Itasca, IL 60143 PHONE: 888-539-3623 FAX: 855-539-0123 AL AR CA CA Birmingham Little Rock N.California Los Angeles CO FL GA IL Denver Tampa Atlanta Chicago IN KS KY MA Indianapolis Kansas City Louisville Boston MI Detroit MI Grand Rapids MN Minneapolis MO St. Louis NJ NY NC NC Elmwood Park Rochester Charlotte Raleigh KEYENCE CANADA INC. Head Office PHONE: 905-366-7655 FAX: 905-366-1122 E-mail: keyencecanada@keyence.com Montreal PHONE: 514-694-4740 FAX: 514-694-3206 Windsor PHONE: 905-366-7655 FAX: 905-366-1122 OH OH OR PA Cincinnati Cleveland Portland Philadelphia PA SC TN TN Pittsburgh Greenville Knoxville Nashville The information in this publication is based on KEYENCE s internal research/evaluation at the time of release and is subject to change without notice. Copyright (c) 2014 KEYENCE CORPORATION. All rights reserved. LRTsolutionAuto-KA-AG-US 1114-2 611925 Printed in Japan TX Austin TX Dallas VA Richmond WA Seattle KEYENCE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. PHONE: +52-81-8220-7900 FAX: +52-81-8220-9097 E-mail: keyencemexico@keyence.com WI Milwaukee KA1-1114 * 6 1 1 9 2 5 *