Examples Of Use - Pepperl+Fuchs SmartRunner Manual

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Examples of use

The illustration shows the inner workings of a laser machine used to calibrate the switching dis-
tance of sensors. Different clamping devices (4) are used for the different sensor variants.
When the program is activated, the laser moves to the appropriate height and the calibration
process begins. However, if a device (4) is used that is too high, protruding objects can dam-
age the lens (1).
To prevent this, the laser profile sensor (2) spans a detection field (3) below the lens (1). To
do this, the wall (5) in the background is taught in via teach-in. If an object breaks through this
previously defined field, the laser profile sensor (2) emits a corresponding signal and the pro-
cess is stopped. This makes it possible to avoid damage to components while simultaneously
increasing machine availability.
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Application example: area monitoring for machine protection
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