15.03.2024
New generation of basic fork sensors
Entry-series red light through-beam sensors
Balluff is adding a basic fork sensor variant as an extension of their portfolio. This "Entry" series represents the perfect balance between functionality and user-friendliness, built into an extremely robust design. In short, it is probably the easiest way to use an optical sensor.
Fork sensors are photoelectronic sensors that have a light transmitter and receiver integrated in one housing. In industrial automation, they are used to detect objects, monitor positions and thus control processes.
Straightforward and efficient
The Entry series of fork sensors is the ideal solution for users who need a sensor solution that is as economical as it is reliable. Thanks to having the transmitter and receiver in one housing and their practical plug and play system, there is no need for time-consuming settings, so the fork sensors are ready for immediate use.
The BGL Entry variants use red light, offer basic functions and are cost-optimized but do not compromise on the usual Balluff robustness: the sensors detect objects regardless of color and surface, even under demanding industrial conditions thanks to the robust metal housing.
Mechanically, they are fully compatible with the existing variants.
Features
Ready for immediate plug and play use
Transmitter and receiver already adjusted in one housing
Simple alignment and monitoring thanks to visible red transmitter light
Reliable object detection regardless of color and surface
IP67 die-cast zinc housing for use, even in harsh environments
Three fork size openings for different requirements: 30, 50 and 80 mm
Mechanically fully backwards compatible
Fork sensor with 30 mm opening
- Dimension
- 10 x 50 x 68 mm
- Fork opening
- 30 mm
- Interface
- Push-pull NO(PNP)/NC(NPN)
- Principle of operation
- Fork sensor
- Principle of optical operation
- Through-beam sensor
- Beam characteristic
- Divergent
- Light type
- LED Red light
- Light spot size
- Ø 0.85 mm Light exit
- Connection
- Connector, M8x1-Male, 3-pin
- Housing material
-
Zinc, Die casting, coated, black
PUR, PA 6.6 - Material sensing surface
- Glass
- Operating voltage Ub
- 10...30 VDC
- Approval/Conformity
-
CE
UKCA
WEEE
cULus
Fork sensor with 50 mm opening
- Dimension
- 10 x 70 x 88 mm
- Fork opening
- 50 mm
- Interface
- Push-pull NO(PNP)/NC(NPN)
- Principle of operation
- Fork sensor
- Principle of optical operation
- Through-beam sensor
- Beam characteristic
- Divergent
- Light type
- LED Red light
- Light spot size
- Ø 1 mm Light exit
- Connection
- Connector, M8x1-Male, 3-pin
- Housing material
-
Zinc, Die casting, coated, black
PUR, PA 6.6 - Material sensing surface
- Glass
- Operating voltage Ub
- 10...30 VDC
- Approval/Conformity
-
CE
UKCA
WEEE
cULus
Fork sensor with 80 mm opening
- Dimension
- 10 x 100 x 88 mm
- Fork opening
- 80 mm
- Interface
- Push-pull NO(PNP)/NC(NPN)
- Principle of operation
- Fork sensor
- Principle of optical operation
- Through-beam sensor
- Beam characteristic
- Divergent
- Light type
- LED Red light
- Light spot size
- Ø 1.2 mm Light exit
- Connection
- Connector, M8x1-Male, 3-pin
- Housing material
-
Zinc, Die casting, coated, black
PUR, PA 6.6 - Material sensing surface
- Glass
- Operating voltage Ub
- 10...30 VDC
- Approval/Conformity
-
CE
UKCA
WEEE
cULus