Leuze electronic IPS 400i camera-based positioning sensor

The IPS 400i from Leuze electronic is a camera-based positioning sensor for double-depth compartment fine positioning. The compact device requires little space on the high-bay storage device. It detects round holes or reflectors in single- and double-depth bars, thus determining the position deviation relative to the target position in the X and Y directions. The positioning sensor is suitable for use in double-depth pallet high-bay warehouses. An additional model with integrated heating suitable for use in refrigerated warehouses down to -30°C is also available.

The positioning device is user-friendly, requiring simple programming via a web-based configuration. Printed configuration codes are read in without a PC via ‘Code Generator’, enabling configuration adjustments to be made directly on the high-bay storage device. An alignment system, consisting of four feedback LEDs, facilitates the commissioning process.

The positioning camera is equipped with in-built IR LED lighting that provides a range of 2.4 m and is compatible with different types of warehousing technology. Its integrated TCP/IP interface and PROFINET RT allow the IPS 400i to be directly integrated into the network environment, enabling location-independent diagnostics. Condition monitoring and predictive maintenance are performed using a quality score that detects deterioration in the reading performance of the sensor at an early stage.