Measuring light curtain
METRON
REER
Light curtains for industrial and civil applications where it is necessary to detect, measure,
and recognise objects.
Depending on the number and position of the beams engaged by an object, METRON can
provide real time information to a PLC or PC in order to:
• Detect the presence or absence of objects
• Perform a count
• Detect a position
• Detect a shape or a profile
• Measure dimensions
Models A equipped with 4 programmable solid state outputs.
Models B equipped with 2 programmable solid state outputs and an RS-485 serial interface.
Models C equipped with two antivalent solid state outputs.
The Metronconf Configuration software for PC, with practical graphic interface, supplied
with each light curtain (models A and B only).
Beam spacing available from 5 mm to 75 mm.
Protected height from 140 mm to 2525 mm.
Max. range 16 m (10 mm and 30 mm models).
Connections with M12 and M16 connectors. Up to 50 m of electrical connections with
unshielded cables.
Possibility of connection of up to 8 Metron B light curtains as nodes of an RS-485 serial line
for simultaneous detection of multiple dimensions and complex measurements.
Special versions in WT/WTH watertight housing (see page 166) available on request.
Special models in conformity with the “ATEX Directive” 94/9/EC – Dust Zone 22 - Gas Zone
2 available on request.
