SICK Dx80 laser distance sensor

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The SICK Dx80 laser distance sensor provides accuracy of ±2 mm at a maximum range of 80 m.

Suitable for any project, the distance measurement sensor has a minimalistic design that can be used in confined spaces and tough environmental conditions.

The Dx80 is a distance measurement sensor that combines long measuring ranges with precision. Engineers at SICK Sensor Intelligence have achieved this by selecting advanced materials and technology to create the sensor. It uses a class 2 eye-safe laser to detect, measure and position on natural targets with no reflector.

Designed for simple commissioning and versatile integration, the sensor can fit even the tightest of spaces in both mobile and stationary machinery. With a robust metal housing, it can deliver resilient performance despite challenging environmental conditions, such as mechanical vibrations, strong ambient light or extreme temperatures.

Typical applications in food and beverage manufacturing include conveyor and line monitoring, bin and stillage level sensing, and position monitoring of moulds.

The DT80 can detect an object that has up to 90% remission at a distance of 80 m. For objects with extremely dark surfaces and only 6% remission, it can still achieve a range of 14 m.

The device can be configured in a variety of combinations of distance and remission, helping to streamline inventories and make servicing more efficient. It provides both an analog and a digital output signal, becoming intelligent through point-to-point communication through the IO-Link interface. Users can simply plug the sensor into an existing IO-Link network to be up and running. With IO-Link, users can easily transfer data between sensors, actuators and their control system, making the sensor suitable for smart factories and Industry 4.0 applications.

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