Moving system components that must automatically communicate with one another can acquire position data thanks to optical positioning systems. They are crucial for dynamic control operations in warehouses and logistics requiring millimeter-accurate part locations.
Optical positioners employ two working principles, including visual laser distance sensors and barcode positioning systems. With maximum precision, they determine distances to moving system components at ranges up to 300 m (in straight lines) and 10 km (in straight lines and curves), respectively.
Choose the right optical positioning system
Optical laser distance sensors use a reflector to measure a distance in a straight line, without making any touch with the moving system components. At ranges up to 300 m, they determine the distance in cycles that last just milliseconds and with absolute accuracy. Utilizing the most recent signal processors and an exclusive range of Industrial Ethernet and field bus interfaces, they give the distances necessary for dynamic control operations with millimeter accuracy.
Optical Positioning Systems determine the distance to moving system components in both straight lines and curves without making touch with them. They have a red-light laser that measures their position in relation to a bonded barcode tape as well as their speed. Over distances of up to 10 km, the laser read head that is moved along a barcode tape determines the absolute position data in the direction of movement with the greatest accuracy. The optical positioning devices’ straightforward usability combined with maximum performance reserves ensure flawless operation.
Detect position fast and reliably
Wherever it is necessary to quickly and accurately determine the location data of moving system components (such as in high-bay warehouses), optical laser distance sensors are a useful tool. As measurement can be partially communicated on two interfaces at once, for control and diagnostic reasons, for example, you can gain from a range of integrated interfaces. You may use these sensors to identify and signal borderline situations thanks to the wide range of integrated functionality. Additionally, timely pre-failure alerts are sent along with their robust diagnostic capabilities.
Use optical positioning systems if a system has complex configuration, velocity measurement, or traverse rate requirements. The integrated field bus enables full device configuration directly through the control. By reducing the need for connecting units that would otherwise be required, you save time during installation and money. However, only barcode tape that is flexible in length and height, very tough, and mechanically durable can create a positioning system that is flawless. Even across incredibly great distances, it makes it easier to determine a person’s position precisely and continuously.
Profit from the only safety optical positioning solution that just needs one sensor to detect a safe position. You can use a device that is connected to a safe evaluation unit by two SSI interfaces and is appropriate for applications up to performance level PL e whenever you need safe and quick position detection. As a result, implementing safety features is quite simple, and you gain from the shorter installation and maintenance times.
