The sensors employ TOF technology — the measurement of time between emitting and receiving laser-light pulses. The time measurement is then converted to a distance measurement. This technology lets the sensors makes accurate distance measurements as far as 7 m away. Each sensor has two pnp or npn outputs, a scalable 4 to 20-mA output, and an RS-485 serial interface for remote monitoring and settings.
Idec Corp.,
1175 Elko Dr., Sunnyvale, CA
94089, (800) 262-4332,
idec.com/usa