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AUTONICS BWP20-08 Area Sensor

The AUTONICS BWP20-08 is a high-performance area sensor designed for reliable sensing and detection in various industrial applications. This through-beam type sensor uses an infrared LED as the light source and operates within a sensing distance range of 0.1 to 5 meters. The sensor features a modulated 850nm infrared LED, ensuring high sensitivity and efficiency for precise detection tasks.

Key Features:

• Sensing Type: Through-beam type (direct beam)

• Sensing Distance: 0.1 to 5 meters

• Light Source: Infrared LED (850nm modulated)

• Optical Axis Pitch: 20mm

• Number of Optical Axes: 8

• Power Supply: 12-24VDC ±10% (Ripple P-P: Max. 10%)

• Control Output: NPN open collector

• Operation Mode: Light ON/Dark ON (selectable by switch)

Technical Specifications:

• Sensing Height/Total Length: 140mm / 190mm

• Ambient Illumination: Max. 10,000lx (receiver illumination) under sunlight

• Ambient Temperature: Operating range of -10 to 55°C, storage range of -20 to 60°C

• Ambient Humidity: 35 to 85% RH (non-condensing)

• Minimum Sensing Target: Opaque material of minimum Ø30mm

• Response Time: Max. 6ms (Frequency B selection: Max. 7ms)

• Protection Structure: IP40

• Cable Specification: Ø3.5mm, 4-wire, 3m (AWG 24, core diameter: 0.08mm, number of cores: 40, insulation outer diameter: Ø1mm)

• Material: Case: Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, Sensing part: Polymethyl methacrylate

• Weight: Approx. 480g (approx. 280g for the unit only)

Applications:

This sensor is ideal for applications that require detection of objects or materials within a specified range, including:

• Automated production lines

• Conveyor systems

• Object counting and presence detection

• Industrial machinery safety systems

The AUTONICS BWP20-08 sensor is a reliable and efficient solution for various industrial sensing needs.