SLM Series

Rugged Metal Slot Sensor

Rugged metal sensor detects objects that pass between the opposed-mode emitter and receiver.

Senses objects as small as 0.30 mm that pass through the slot
Easily adjustable with single-turn potentiometer sensitivity adjustment and visible red beam
Available in eight slot widths, from 10 to 220 mm
Features molded-in beam guides to simplify installation and alignment
Rugged metal IP67-rated housing
Selection switch for light/dark operate
Ideal for counting, sensing parts on conveyor rails and belts, detecting edges and gear teeth, and other applications
Available in nickel-plated finish

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SLM Series Slot Sensors
Datasheet

DATE:3 Apr 2017

FILE TYPE:Datasheet

FILE SIZE:551K

Application Notes

Counting Syringes with a Slot Sensor

In this application, the semi-transparent syringes have been oriented in a feeder bowl (not shown) and are moving down a rail in preparation for the next stage of assembly and packaging. A Banner SLM Slot Sensor is ideal for this application because the sensor housing is equipped with an emitter and receiver on the end of each fork, creating a perfectly aligned opposed-mode sensing beam for the syringes to pass through.

Date/Lot Code Presence or Absence Detection

An SLM series slot sensor and an iVu Series vision sensor are used to detect bottles passing on the line and to verify that date/lot codes have been correctly printed onto the bottles.

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