Assembly and Manufacturing

SureCross DX70 Wireless Modules

SureCross DX70 wireless networks utilize binding technology to ensure that a Node communicates only with its corresponding Gateway without noise obstruction or signal interference.

SureCross DX80 Nodes with Analog & Discrete I/O (10-30V dc)

Analog and Discrete I/O Node provides sensing capability in a remote area and communicates data back to a Gateway.

SureCross DX80 Nodes with Analog I/O (10-30V dc)

Analog I/O Node provides sensing capability in a remote area and communicates data back to a Gateway.

SureCross DX80 Nodes with Discrete I/O (10-30V dc)

Discrete I/O Node provides sensing capability in a remote area and communicates data back to a Gateway.

SureCross DX80 Wireless Networks

SureCross DX80 wireless networks consist of a radio frequency network system built around a Gateway system controller, one or more remotely located Nodes and integrated I/O.

D10 Series

High-performance, low-contrast plastic fiber optic sensor with numeric or bargraph display

D10—Discrete

High-performance, low-contrast plastic fiber optic sensor with gain adjustment knob.

K80 Call Light EZ-LIGHT

Provides operational status indication for personnel, and is ideal in locations where access to power is limited or unavailable.

WORLD-BEAM QS18 Series

Universal housing design with 18 mm threaded lens; an ideal replacement for hundreds of other sensor styles

WORLD-BEAM QS30 Series

Universal housing, with 30 mm threaded lens mount

WORLD-BEAM Q20 Series

PW12-rated compact sensor in worldwide standard rectangular housing

WORLD-BEAM Q12 Series

PW12-rated rugged ultra-miniature sensor with multiple modes for accurate sensing in confined spaces

Automated Parts Call

An automated guide vehicle (AGV) delivers assembly line parts to a workstation when the parts are needed.

Area Guarding for Robotic Cells

The objective of a safeguarding application where an operator and robot are involved is to maximize operator access to the inspection station while safeguarding the operator from danger. The importance of area guarding for this application is to detect intrusion and provide a stop signal, as well as provide continual sensing in the inspection station.

In this work cell, the robot picks up material and places it in a package as it moves along the conveyor, and the operator uses the inspection station to ensure the package was filled with the correct amount and type of material. In order to achieve the most productivity, it is critical that this individual does not enter the Protective Field (red area).

Bin Picking with a Wireless Network

To indicate the bin from which the worker should select parts

Call For Parts

In flexible manufacturing environments, where operators assemble components with parts supplied by parts bins, a simple indicator is illuminated to alert stocking personnel to refill the bins before parts are depleted. Keeping bins stocked with parts without the need of the operator to leave the station to retrieve and refill improves productivity.

Call for Parts (Put to Light)

To signal the destination for requested parts by pushing a button

Correct Part Verification

To verify that only correct parts are on a conveyor, before they are packaged

Counting Bolts Leaving a Feeder

To count bolts dispensed from a feeder bowl

Counting Dropping Parts with an LS Sensor

Count hardware as it exits a vibratory feeder

Counting Dropping Parts with an LX Sensor

To count parts as small at 5.6 mm in diameter

Counting Dropping Parts with an OMNI-BEAM

To reliably count small pieces of hardware that fall from a vibratory feeder into plastic bags

Die Press Protection

To accurately verify the position of tubing, before the die is lowered

Drill Station Guarding

To provide point-of-operation guarding for an automated drilling station

Emergency Stop Monitoring (four output channels)

To stop a machine’s operation in an emergency, using a module with four output switching channels

Emergency Stop Monitoring (three output channels)

To stop a machine’s operation in an emergency, using a module with three output switching channels

Emergency Stopping (center-mounted rope pull)

To instantly stop the hazardous motion of a conveyor from multiple points, using a center-mounted switch

Emergency Stopping (E-stop button)

To instantly stop the hazardous motion of a machine from a safe distance

Emergency Stopping (end-mounted rope pull)

To instantly stop the hazardous motion of a conveyor from multiple points, using an end-mounted switch

Gum Wedge Inspection

To inspect the gum wedge of continuously extruded rubber

Incorrect Pick Signal

To indicate whether the operator is picking from the correct bin or wrong bin

Increasing Efficiency on Production Lines

Increasing production line efficiency is always a top concern for automation equipment manufacturers; reducing the amount of time technicians and managers are away from their work stations is an easy way to increase overall efficiency.

Traditional systems require operators to manually walk over to the manager area to request more work or assistance with a technical issue.

Long Bin Pick-to-Light

To provide pick-to-light sensing for bins that extend beyond the front of the shelf

Long-Range Feature Detection

To detect a small flange from a long distance

Kitting Operation with Gloves

Kitting with operator assist allows assembly line operators to focus on building high quality products, while maintaining efficiency. When operators are picking parts for multiple kits, multicolored indication can help ensure the correct parts are picked at a fast pace.

Part Kitting

To indicate on which illuminated spindle to place a shim

Part Pick Indication for Small Bins

To signal to the assembler the next part to pick from a rack with small bins

Part Pick Verification for a Camera Lens

To indicate which lens to attach to a vision sensor and to manually verify the correct pick

Part Pick Verification of Small Parts

To indicate which part to pick for an assembly, and to verify the pick is done

Part Seating Verification

To confirm that a part is correctly seated in a machine and to start the machine using a low-force/no-force switch

Robotic Welder Guarding

To guard the entrance to a robotic work cell.

Sizing, Profiling and Guiding Clear Objects

To accurately perform sensing tasks including edge guiding, loop tension control, hole sizing, parts counting and on-the-fly product sizing and profiling.

Task Completion Verification

To manually confirm that the assembler wiped off a part before placing it on the conveyor

Web Break Detection Using Fiber Optics

To monitor the integrity of web material after die-cutting

Bright Indication in Ambient Light

Many factories have use for indication status in several cabinet or workstation areas to alert operators or managers working on the floor. It is becoming more common to build large windows in factories to allow more ambient light in during the day.

Although the extreme brightness of natural, ambient light in the factory is useful for operators and other workers, the light also hinders the visibility of certain indicators across the floor, which is important to many of the ongoing manufacturing processes. It is essential to have extremely bright, highly-visible indicator lights for areas of high ambient light.

Motor Detection

As motors move along the manufacturing line, it is vital that components are installed properly at every stage of production to ensure accuracy of the final product. When palettes move down the conveyor, position information is gathered so palettes index to the next location correctly.

After palettes are detected, it is important that the motor casing, called a motor stator, is detected to ensure accurate placement for the next step of manufacturing. High performing, durable sensors are needed to withstand an industrial, rugged environment for detection of the palette and motor stator.