Pepperl+Fuchs
Pepperl+Fuchs (Twinsburg, OH) introduced the second generation of the R200 Series Distance Sensors for logistics, material flow and access control. The sensor is designed for high-precision long-range distance measurement up to 150 meters, multi-target echo suppression, operation through harsh environmental interference (rain, fog, dust, glass) and compact integration. It can be used in occupancy detection, container positioning, lift height measurement and indoor/outdoor vehicle detection applications.
Features:
- Emits short, high-energy laser pulses using time-of-flight method to calculate target distances directly, delivering repeat accuracy of up to 3 mm (< 3 mm) while resisting ambient light and varying surface properties
- Measures up to 20 meters directly on natural objects and up to 150 meters when paired with reflector version
- Analyzes full echo profile of each laser pulse to distinguish true measurement targets from interfering reflections caused by rain, fog, dust, glass panes, fences or nearby machinery
- Offers First Target Mode, Foreground Suppression Mode (filters out grids/grippers), Last Target Mode (measures through transparent covers), Retroreflective Mode, Reflector Suppression Mode (ignores high-visibility vests) and Expert Mode for advanced signal tuning.
- Compact housing for space-constrained installations, supported by standardized IO-Link interface with Smart Sensor Profile for straightforward setup and integration
For more information, visit Pepperl+Fuchs' website.
