Laser Distance Measurement Sensor

Do you have a long distance application that requires a laser distance measurement sensor?

The Pepperl + Fuchs VDM100 offers high measurement speed and accuracy... especially over long distances up to 240 meters!

The Pepperl + Fuchs VDM100 has a measurement accuracy of up to +/- 0.5mm and a maximum travel speed of 10 m/s!


Applications that would benefit from this sensor include:

• Exact positioning of vehicles
• Safeguarding minimum distances
• Verification of certain conditions

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized and stocking Pepperl + Fuchs distributor!

Let's start with what a contrast sensor is. Contrast sensors are used to distinguish the difference between two objects with different colors.

The exciting thing about our Pepperl + Fuchs DK12 contrast sensors with IO-Link is that they take contrast sensors to a whole new level!

Configuration benefits:

• Tamper-proof setting that locks out the potentiometer programming adjustment
• Switches from light on/dark on modes without the need to change wiring
• Minimizes setup by loading stored parameters to sensor remotely

Diagnostic benefits:

• Quantifies colors of taught objects for evaluating contrasts
• Tests the functionality of all three emitter color LED's

Control benefits:

• Allows contrast level to be adjusted if the object in the application varies from the taught object
• Monitors changes or deviations in observed color values for quality control

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized distributor for the complete line of Pepperl + Fuchs miniature photoelectric sensors, laser distance measurement sensors, inductive and capacitive sensors plus much more!

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Our Pepperl + Fuchs UGB Sensors can reduce waste by identifying web splices and accurately detect manufacturer, automatic, and manual splices.

Pepperl + Fuchs has reintroduced their splice detector in a new, smaller package. Designed to sense splices in high-speed applications while ignoring differences in color.

The Pepperl + Fuchs UGB splice detection sensor is insensitive to printing, colors, and glossy surfaces; simple, quick alignment and setup.

This series features two 18mm diameter sensing heads and is compact and easy to mount. Dual outputs indicate both splice and no sheet (air) conditions.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized Pepperl + Fuchs distributor for their complete line of ultrasonic range sensors, Visolux sensors, photoelectric light sensors, laser distance measurement sensors and more!

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Common sensor tasks include:

• Exact positioning of products
• Safeguarding minimum distances
• Verification of occupied conditions

You can do all of this and more with the VDM family of distance measurement sensors!

The Pepperl + Fuchs VDM100 series offers high measurement speed and accuracy, especially over long distances up to 240 meters!

Learn more about the new Pepperl + Fuchs VDM100 laser distance measurement sensor!

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation Pepperl + Fuchs distributor!

Baumer has released the CFDK 25 series which is a flat pack capacitive sensor that can reliably detect liquid levels in tight spaces.

The rugged, flat housing and versatile mounting options make this an ideal choice for printing, packaging and material handling applications.

The Baumer CFDK 25 capacitive proximity sensor has 4 fixed sensing distances from 2 to 15mm and the housing is made from the robust plastic Polyamid 12.


Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of Baumer inductive and capacitive proximity sensors, laser distance measurement sensors, photoelectric light sensors and much more.

Learn more about the Baumer CFDK 25 for liquid level detection!
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Looking back over some of my past blogs, Leuze Electronics seems to be one of my favorite topics.  And why wouldn't it be?  Leuze offers quality engineered, state of the art optoelectronic sensors providing solutions that are optimal for productivity and profitability.

Leuze Sensors can be used for many applications. 

Do you need to detect transparent media:

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How about a bar code reader with profinet?

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Maybe it's a laser distance measurement sensor you need:

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There are many reasons as to why this line is so popular.  Whatever your sensor needs, they can fulfill it and we can help!  We also carry many different lines of sensors as well and if you don't see it online, call us.  We can get it!  We have technical support on staff and a live person answers the phone.  Call us today at 800-325-9653.

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Are you looking for highly accurate positioning?

The Leuze Electronic BPS 8 offers positioning with millimeter accuracy at distances of up to 10,000m in a very simple manner.

With the Leuze barcode positioning system (BPS), positions can be precisely determined along horizontal and vertical paths. Using a visible red light laser the BPS measuring unit reads the position relative to the barcode tape.

The code that is read in the scanning area of the laser beam is used to calculate the position from code information and code position with millimeter accuracy!

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of Leuze Electronics including Leuze sensors, data transmission and ID products, light curtains and safety products!

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Have you taken a look at Leuze Electronics? Here is a quick overview of our Leuze sensors:

Detect 
Optoelectronic Sensors

• Cylindrical
• Inductive proximity sensors
• Measuring switches
• Light curtains
• Forked sensors
• Double sheet monitoring

Identify
Identification systems, data transmission systems, distance measurement

• Stationary bar code readers and 2D-code readers
• Modular interfacing units
• Industrial image processing - smart cameras
• Optical data transmission systems
• Optical distance measurement & positioning

Protect
Safety sensors and safety systems

• Safety laser scanners
• Safety light curtains
• Single light beam devices
• AS-i product range
• Safety relays
• Programmable safety controllers

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the full line of Leuze Electronics!

The new Leuze Electronics AMS 300i leads in measuring performance, functionality and fieldbus connectivity.

The Leuze AMS 300i is used whenever position data of moving system components, such as high-bay warehouses are required.

Distances up to 300m are calculated with maximum accuracy by the most modern signal processors available.

Applications include warehouses, transfer stations, dipping baths and cranes.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of Leuze sensors!

Our Baumer Electric UNDK-30 is an ultrasonic distance range sensor with a range of 0-1000mm and analog output.

This popular Baumer Electric sensor was recently purchased by a popular coffee place... which just happens to be my favorite!

Baumer Electric is a world leader in precision measuring sensors and encoders HS35.

Learn more about our Baumer Electric sensors now!

Marshall Wolf Automation your source for Baumer sensors and we have a full offering of laser distance measurement sensors and ultrasonic range sensors.

Baumer has expanded its portfolio of distance measuring sensors with the OADM 260 laser distance sensor.  The new time of flight technology sensor measures distances up to 13 meters.  With its compact housing it is one of the smallest and at the same time most powerful sensors on the market.

Marshall Wolf Automation, your full-line industrial automation distributor, is an authorized Baumer Electric distributor.

The OADM 260 laser distance sensor is especially suited for path measurements in large-format machines, i.e. in wood, metal, or paper processing, or in hydraulic lifts and raised platforms.  The repeat accuracy (+/- 5mm), linearity (+/- 20mm) and short measuring repetition rate 0f 10 ms allow precise measurements even on moving objects. 

The compact design of the sensor facilitates its integration into the application.  The measuring range of the OADM can be adjusted via a teach-in button or the connector cable.  The robust metal housing, the washable glass pane, and protection class IP 67 guarantee a high durability, even in harsh industrial applications.

Please visit our website at www.wolfautomation.com and view our vast product offering.  In addition to Baumer Electric, we offer AC Tech Lenze and Teco drives, Bonfiglioli USA gearboxes and Euchner switches, just to name a few.

Marshall Wolf Automation has a number of options available for laser distance measurement sensors including:

• High speed distance sensors
• Long range distance measurement sensors
• Pocket size distance sensors
• Distance measurement scanners

We are authorized industrial automation distributors for the following manufacturers of laser distance measurement sensors:

• Baumer Electric
• Leuze Electronic
• Pepperl + Fuchs

Call us at 800-325-9653 or email us at sales@wolfautomation.com and we will be happy to assist you with any of your industrial automation needs!

Pepperl + Fuchs included an interesting application story in their latest newsletter. To learn more about the Pepperl + Fuchs F99 series of inclination sensors, click here.


F99 Series inclination sensors are in use on the WT1000 aerial work platform manufactured by Palfinger Platforms GmbH. The WT1000 is the tallest all-terrain aerial work platform in the world, and has been specifically developed for installing and servicing wind turbines.

The platform has an extreme working height of over 100 m and can reach heights that conventional aerial work platforms cannot.

The exact position of the work platform arm system must be monitored continuously to guarantee the stability of the aerial work platform, the safety of personnel, and to prevent damage to the wind turbine.

Palfinger relies on the dependable F99 series inclination sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs. The inclination sensors detect the exact position of the arm system on the aerial work platform.

Palfinger Platforms defined two angular measurement ranges between 0 degrees and 360 degrees for detecting the position of the arm system on their aerial work platforms. The F99 inclination sensors were then adapted by Pepperl+Fuchs according to these specific requirements. To reduce the effect of vibrations on the sensor element, the angle measurement was equipped with a special filter.

Pepperl + Fuchs F99  inclination sensors offer the following features:

• Inclination angles between 0 degrees and 360 degrees
• Maintenance and wear-free due to non contact measurement process
• Extremely robust inclination sensors from the F99 series offer guaranteed reliability and an extended service life
• Easy mounting and modest space requirements due to integrated mounting concept

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the full line of Pepperl + Fuchs!

As your Pepperl + Fuchs distributor we can offer you inductive and capacitive proximity sensors, laser distance measurement sensors, photoelectric systems, ultrasonic range sensors and much more!

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Are you looking for high level positioning?

Pepperl + Fuchs offers just that with their PAX series electronic CAM switch controller!

What can the Pepperl + Fuchs PAX offer you?

• Processes in real time
• Can be positioned wherever you like outside the control cabinet
• Generates a maximum of 16 switching points per output
• Quick and easy installation cuts costs
• Wear-free and maintenance-free!
• All data is stored on an integral micro SD card

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized Pepperl + Fuchs distributor for their wide range of photoelectric light sensors, laser distance measurement sensors, Visolux sensors, linear position sensors and more!

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The new IDEC LF1E LED light strips are perfect for your refrigeration and freezer applications!

The IDEC LF1E illumination lights are designed to be used in freezers or refrigerated display cases where the ambient temperature is as low as -40ºC.
These energy saving LED light strips offer you many features including:

• Long service life
• Compact size
• Low heat generation
• Perfect for illuminating areas with very low temperatures!

IDEC LF1E LED illumination units not only light up frozen and refrigerated food—they improve your food business.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the full line of IDEC LED light strips, industrial light towers, photoelectric sensors, laser distance measurement sensors, pushbuttons and ice cube relays.

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The Pepperl + Fuchs LS680 is capable of transmitting signals, such as live video and other communication information, that were previously unavailable in material handling applications. 

We are your authorized Pepperl + Fuchs distributor for their full line of inductive and capacitive proximity sensors, photoelectric light sensors, laser distance measurement sensors and more.

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 Did you know that the IDEC HS5D series allows a user to see if the head is separated or improperly mounted on the body?

The IDEC HS5D series of safety interlock switches also offers a contact that will allow easy identification of incorrect head installation which provides an extra degree of safety.

The switch is compact at just 30 x 30 x 91mm and is available with up to 3 contacts.

The head is available in metal or plastic, however, the metal can prevent damage and can be rotated eight different ways based on actuator entry which gives you mounting flexibility!

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized IDEC distributor and heavily stocks all of their products!

Our IDEC stock includes industrial DC power supplies, industrial light towers, laser distance measurement sensors, safety relays, industrial operator interfaces and more!

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