Transparent Object Detection
PRIMARY PACKAGING
Reliable detection of transparent packaging materials at high speed is one of the most demanding tasks in modern packaging lines. Glass bottles, PET containers and thin films are difficult to detect consistently with conventional optical sensors, especially as conveyor speeds increase.
By combining ultrasonic and radar sensing technologies, transparent object detection becomes stable, precise and suitable for high‑performance packaging machines. Ultrasonic sensors ensure reliable presence detection of PET containers and films, independent of transparency or color. Radar sensors, using electromagnetic waves, reliably detect glass bottles even at very high speeds, unaffected by reflections, surface properties or lighting conditions. This combination enables consistent object detection, stable machine operation and reliable downstream processes, improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Key benefits
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High‑speed bottle detection with radar technology
Radar sensors reliably detect glass bottles at high conveyor speeds, maintaining stable signals despite reflective surfaces, color variations and rapid object movement. -
Reliable detection of PET and films with ultrasonic sensing
Ultrasonic sensors provide consistent presence detection of transparent PET containers and films, regardless of optical properties. -
Insensitive to reflections and ambient conditions
Radar and ultrasonic technologies are unaffected by glare, lighting changes, dust or humidity, reducing false signals and missed detections. -
Improved line stability and throughput
Reliable high‑speed detection prevents gaps, collisions and unplanned stops, directly supporting higher productivity and OEE. -
Flexible use across packaging stages
The combined technologies support bottle detection, film monitoring and presence checks in filling, labeling and end‑of‑line applications.
Retroreflective sensors
Ultrasonic sensors with analog output or digital output
Radar Sensors for Object Detection and Distance Measurement
Ultrasonic sensors with analog output or digital output
Ultrasonic sensors with analog output or digital output
Retroreflective sensors
- Series
- 6K
- Dimension
- 12 x 34 x 21.6 mm
- Interface
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IO-Link-Device: 1.1.3
PNP/NPN/IO-Link: NO/NC - Input function
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Key disable on/off
Same function as button - Principle of operation
- Photoelectric sensor
- Principle of optical operation
- Retroreflective sensor, Transparent detection
- Special optical feature
- Transparency detection
- Beam characteristic
- Divergent
- Light type
- LED, red light
- Light spot size
- 40 x 40 mm at 1 m
- Range
- 0...2 m
- Connection
- Connector, M8x1-Male, 4-pin
- Housing material
- ABS
- Material sensing surface
- PMMA
- Operating voltage Ub
- 10...30 VDC
- Approval/Conformity
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CE
UKCA
cULus
WEEE
Ultrasonic sensors with analog output or digital output
- Style Housing
- block style
- Analog output
- Analog, current 4…20 mA
- Connection
- Connector, M8x1-Male, 4-pin
- Housing material
- ABS, nickel-plated
- Material sensing surface
- PU foam/Epoxy resin/Glass
- Range
- 50...350 mm
- Approval/Conformity
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CE
WEEE
UKCA
cULus - Ambient temperature
- -25...70 °C
- IP rating
- IP67
- Repeat accuracy
- ± 0.15 %FS
- Operating voltage Ub
- 20...30 VDC
Radar Sensors for Object Detection and Distance Measurement
- Principle of operation
- Radar
- Blind zone
- 300 mm
- Range max.
- 15 m
- Housing material
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1.4404 stainless steel
PEEK - Style Housing
- M30x1.5
- IP rating
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IP69K
IP54 - Connection
- Connector, M12x1-Male, 4-pin
- Interface
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IO-Link-Device
Analog, voltage/analog, current
PNP/NPN/IO-Link - Approval/Conformity
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CE
WEEE
Ultrasonic sensors with analog output or digital output
- Style Housing
- Ø 12 mm
- Analog output
- Analog, current 4…20 mA
- Connection
- Connector, M12x1-Male, 4-pin
- Housing material
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Nickel-plated brass, nickel-plated
PBT - Material sensing surface
- PU foam/Epoxy resin/Glass
- Range
- 20...250 mm
- Approval/Conformity
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cULus
CE
WEEE
UKCA - Ambient temperature
- -25...70 °C
- IP rating
- IP67
- Repeat accuracy
- ± 0.15 %FS
- Operating voltage Ub
- 10...30 VDC
Ultrasonic sensors with analog output or digital output
- Style Housing
- Ø 18 mm
- Interface
- IO-Link 1.1
- Switching output
- PNP/NPN NO/NC push-pull
- Connection
- Connector, M12x1-Male, 5-pin
- Housing material
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Brass, nickel-plated
PBT - Material sensing surface
- PU foam/Epoxy resin/Glass
- Range
- 30...350 mm
- Switching frequency
- 25 Hz
- Approval/Conformity
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cULus
CE
WEEE
UKCA - Ambient temperature
- -25...70 °C
- IP rating
- IP67
- Repeat accuracy
- ± 0.15 %FS
- Operating voltage Ub
- 10...30 VDC
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