IDEC Electronics has introduced background suppression types as an addition to its SA1E range of miniature photoelectric switches.
IDEC Electronics has introduced background suppression types as an addition to its SA1E range of miniature photoelectric switches. The aim of the SA1E range is provide a really low cost alternative in the main application areas for photoelectric switches. Prices start from just GBP31! Measuring only 36mm by 19mm by 11mm, the SA1E switch provides through beam, retro-reflected (uses a reflector plate) and diffuse/spot reflected options (reflects from the object).
Up to 700mm range can be achieved for the diffuse switch and up to 10 metres is possible for the through beam transmitter/receiver pair.
There are two connection methods offered, either by a built-in cable or M8 connector.
Matching M8 cables are available of different lengths.
The background suppression types (range 20 to 200mm) allow the range to be set to only detect the objects passing in front of the lens at the specified distance Objects of different colours will present no problem, also the background because it is beyond the set range will not cause the switch to operate.
This remarkable little switch has a supply range of 12 to 24vdc, a switching speed of 1ms and with an IP rating of IP67 can be expected to operate in the harshest environments.