General Purpose Area Sensors BW Series

Product Overview

The BW series general-purpose area sensors are designed to provide reliable and accurate sensing capabilities across various applications. These sensors offer a long sensing distance of up to 7 meters and come in 22 configurations, tailored according to the number of optics, optical pitch, and detection area size. With an ambient illuminance limit of 100,000 lux, these sensors can perform flawlessly even in challenging environments, such as under direct sunlight. The inclusion of bright LED indicators on both the emitter and receiver ensures that the operation status is always clearly visible. Additionally, the sensors support mutual interference prevention through a master/slave connection, enabling multiple units to be seamlessly installed side by side.

Key Features

• Long Sensing Distance: Capable of detecting objects up to 7 meters away, ensuring high performance across various applications.
• Multiple Configurations: Available in 22 different setups, with options for varying the number of optics, optical pitch (20 mm or 40 mm), and detection area (120 mm to 940 mm).
• High Ambient Light Resistance: Designed to function under ambient light levels up to 100,000 lux, reducing the likelihood of operation errors in bright environments.
• LED Indicators: Equipped with bright LED indicators on both the emitter and receiver, providing clear visibility of the sensor's operational status.
• Interference Prevention: Features mutual interference prevention via a master/slave connection, allowing for the installation of multiple sensors in close proximity without signal disruption.
• Durable Design: IP65-rated protection against dust and water, ensuring the sensor's reliability in harsh industrial conditions.

Detailed Specifications

Sensing Capabilities

• Sensing Method: Through-beam using an infrared LED (850 nm modulated light).
• Sensing Distance: Ranges from 0.1 to 7.0 meters, accommodating various operational needs.
• Sensing Target: Designed to detect opaque materials effectively.
• Minimum Sensing Target Size:
  • BW20 Models: Capable of sensing objects with a minimum diameter of 30 mm.
  • BW40 Models: Capable of sensing objects with a minimum diameter of 50 mm.

Operation and Functionality

• Response Time: ≤ 10 milliseconds, ensuring quick detection and response.
• Operation Mode: Light ON mode for consistent performance.
• Protection Mechanisms: Includes reverse power protection and output short overcurrent protection circuits to safeguard the sensor’s functionality.
• Noise Immunity: Resists ±240 V noise, simulated by square wave noise (pulse width 1 µs).

Environmental Tolerance

• Operating Temperature Range: Functions in temperatures from -10 to 55°C, with storage capabilities from -20 to 60°C.
• Humidity Tolerance: Operates and stores in environments with 35 to 85% relative humidity without freezing or condensation.
• Shock Resistance: Withstands 500 m/s² (≈ 50 G) in all three axes.
• Vibration Resistance: Endures 1.5 mm double amplitude at 10 to 55 Hz frequency across X, Y, and Z directions.

Electrical Specifications

• Power Supply: Operates on 12 - 24 VDC with a ripple P-P ≤ 10%.
• Current Consumption: Emitter and receiver each consume ≤ 120 mA.
• Control Output: NPN or PNP open collector with a load voltage ≤ 30 VDC and load current ≤ 100 mA.
• Residual Voltage:
  • NPN: ≤ 1 VDC.
  • PNP: ≤ 2.5 VDC.

Installation and Maintenance

• Protection Rating: IP65-rated, ensuring resilience against dust and water.
• Cable Specifications: Comes with a Ø 5 mm, 4-wire, 300 mm length cable.
• Connector: Equipped with an M12 plug connector for easy installation.

Additional Components

• Included Components: Each unit comes with the sensor, an instruction manual, four brackets of types A and B each, and eight fixing bolts.
• Optional Accessories: Connection cables for the emitter (CID4-□T) and receiver (CID4-□R) are sold separately, available in various lengths (3, 5, 7, 10, or 15 meters).

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