Baumer has established a new class of sensors following the introduction of its new upgraded smart 2D profile sensors for inspection and positioning. For users this means easier and more reliable performance for tasks such as presence detection, completeness checks and quality inspection by utilising smart profile sensors, the company says.

The Baumer Advanced toolset sensor range has been upgraded with OX sensors, which are designed to take on more complex tasks. For example, an advanced sensor which detects gaps, missing objects and identifies faulty parts, while providing measuring ranges of up to 500mm, with fields of view up to 300mm, resulting in further potential in system design.

OX sensors analyse height profiles using the integrated advanced toolset providing data across a wide range of demanding inspection and positioning applications. Data evaluation is performed directly in the sensor, delivering the required results such as, OK/NOK, number of objects or position data, without the need for any additional processing unit. Basic profile data is determined with up to 5m precision in Z and a resolution of up to 30µm in X direction. Integrating these compact sensors, which feature Power-over-Internet, can be done using a wide selection of available interface options.

These compact OX sensors have a simple connection with an intuitive web interface allowing for parameterisation of up to 20 tools. This ensures that operators can view the measurement live, enabling them to perform immediate checks along with performing parameter optimisation.