April 13, 2009 – SICK launched two Photoelectric Sensors, and the introduction of the next generation of ELF Photoelectric Sensors. These new, low-cost sensors will greatly reduce customers’ material and labor costs by offering added mounting flexibility, easy setup, and specifically-tailored solutions designed for customers. Whether customers choose a standard front mount or a spherical ball mount, when combined with a swivel bracket, these low-cost sensors are infinitely adjustable. This flexibility makes the ELF and Z Sensors suitable for almost any presence detection application on conveyor lines, packaging machines, bin controls, and hands-free systems. They are all rated IP 67 for harsh environments.
The ELF and Z are both assembled in the United States, which allows SICK to customize the sensors (cable cut to length, addition of different connectors, brackets, customer-specific cable label, bulk pack, kit with reflector/bracket, etc.), reducing customers’ material and labor costs, and providing greater flexibility.
ELF3 Photoelectric Sensor
- Three variants: retro-reflective, fixed background suppression, energetic
- Flush red lens provides increased sensing range
- Highly visible output/power indicatorELF4 Photoelectric Sensor
- 24 mm spherical front mount enables infinite adjustability
- Three variants: retro-reflective, fixed background suppression, energetic
- Flush red lens provides increased sensing range
- Highly visible output/power indicatorZ1/Z2 Right Angle Cable
- Three variants: retro-reflective, fixed background suppression, energetic
- Clear housing enables 360° status indication
- Flush red lens provides increased sensing range
- Cable or pigtail versionsZ2 Connector
- Three variants: retro-reflective, fixed background suppression, energetic
- Clear housing enables 360° status indication
- Flush red lens provides increased sensing rangeZ3 Cable
- Spherical “eyeball” style of housing that is infinitely adjustable
- Clear housing enables 360° status indication
- Flush red lens provides increased sensing range
- Retro-reflective version only
- Cable or pigtail versions
