Sensor Application Guide
Sensors by Application
Label Sensors
Label Sensors are used to apply labels on containers; two sensors are required:
1. The LABEL•EYE® Label Sensor triggers the precise label position on the peeler plate.
2. The Object Sensor detects the container that requires a label.
Suggested Sensors for this application type:
CLEAR LABEL SENSOR TRI-TRONICS® introduces the very first Ultrasonic Clear Label Sensor with a High Performance Graphic OLED display. The OLED display provides the user with an unprecedented view of the sensor's performance, options, program modes, and helpful simple instructions never before offered in a Clear Label Sensor. Designed into the sensor are all the Ease-of-Use characteristics that have made Tri-Tronics' sensors so well known in the industry.
HIGH-SPEED LABEL•EYE® was specifically designed to overcome issues of speed and accuracy that are common in label applying, counting, printing, and inspecting. Designing a sensor that is accurate within just .004 inches at 2000 feet per minute is no small feat. This American designed and manufactured sensor also is the most affordable product in its class... starting at just under $150. It is the most economical solution as well as the most robust.
LABEL•EYE® was designed and optimized specifically to sense adhesive labels. Set up is easy with one touch AUTOSET, no teaching, just align the label gap to the sensor and push the button once for the "perfect" setting. Your label sensing problems will vanish. Call the factory for clear-on-clear label detection.
EZ-EYE™ Our most advanced product in its class is long on performance, yet short on size and price. Perfect for the OEM automation machine builder. The EZ one-button digital AUTOSET provides the optimum setup whether sensing large objects or small parts.
SMARTEYE® RETROSMART™ retroreflective sensor is optimized for flawless detection of anything from full clear PET bottles, transparent containers or shiny objects without false signals regardless of the size or shape, from the leading edge to the trailing edge. The sensor's narrow, red light beam assures accuracy to detect any product and trigger a response such as labeling, coding, filling and capping.
The SMARTEYE® EZ-PRO™ is a high performance, automatic photoelectric sensor that can be adjusted by a single push of a button. As a result, there is no guesswork on the part of the operator.
Inkjet Sensor & Laser Sensor
Accurate, repeatable coding positions depend on high-speed sensors and correct sensing techniques. The most reliable sensing technique is beam-break sensing using glass fiber optics.
Suggested Sensors for this application type:
The SMARTEYE® EZ-PRO™ is a high performance, automatic photoelectric sensor that can be adjusted by a single push of a button. As a result, there is no guesswork on the part of the operator.
SMARTEYE® MARK II sets the standard in photoelectric sensing. With its unique EDR®(Enhanced Dynamic Range) circuit, it is capable of performing sensing tasks most other sensors can't accomplish. It provides extended operating ranges, enhanced background suppression, and the elimination of saturation problems.
SMARTEYE® RETROSMART™ retroreflective sensor is optimized for flawless detection of anything from full clear PET bottles, transparent containers or shiny objects without false signals regardless of the size or shape, from the leading edge to the trailing edge. The sensor's narrow, red light beam assures accuracy to detect any product and trigger a response such as labeling, coding, filling and capping.
Color Mark Sensor
Industrial Sensor
Selection Guide
By Application By Category
Label Inkjet & Laser Color Mark Clear Object Can Detector Label Inspector
Seal Inspector General Purpose Miniature Special Purpose High Speed Registration
Sensors By Application
Label Sensors
Label Sensing
Label Sensors are used to apply labels on containers; two sensors are required:
1. The LABEL•EYE® Label Sensor triggers the precise label position on the peeler plate.
2. The Object Sensor detects the container that requires a label.
Suggested Sensors for this application type:
CLEAR LABEL SENSOR TRI-TRONICS® introduces the very first Ultrasonic Clear Label Sensor with a High Performance Graphic OLED display. The OLED display provides the user with an unprecedented view of the sensor's performance, options, program modes, and helpful simple instructions never before offered in a Clear Label Sensor. Designed into the sensor are all the Ease-of-Use characteristics that have made Tri-Tronics' sensors so well known in the industry.
HIGH-SPEED LABEL•EYE® was specifically designed to overcome issues of speed and accuracy that are common in label applying, counting, printing, and inspecting. Designing a sensor that is accurate within just .004 inches at 2000 feet per minute is no small feat. This American designed and manufactured sensor also is the most affordable product in its class... starting at just under $150. It is the most economical solution as well as the most robust.
LABEL•EYE® was designed and optimized specifically to sense adhesive labels. Set up is easy with one touch AUTOSET, no teaching, just align the label gap to the sensor and push the button once for the "perfect" setting. Your label sensing problems will vanish. Call the factory for clear-on-clear label detection.
EZ-EYE™ Our most advanced product in its class is long on performance, yet short on size and price. Perfect for the OEM automation machine builder. The EZ one-button digital AUTOSET provides the optimum setup whether sensing large objects or small parts.
SMARTEYE® RETROSMART™ retroreflective sensor is optimized for flawless detection of anything from full clear PET bottles, transparent containers or shiny objects without false signals regardless of the size or shape, from the leading edge to the trailing edge. The sensor's narrow, red light beam assures accuracy to detect any product and trigger a response such as labeling, coding, filling and capping.
The SMARTEYE® EZ-PRO™ is a high performance, automatic photoelectric sensor that can be adjusted by a single push of a button. As a result, there is no guesswork on the part of the operator.
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Inkjet Sensor & Laser Sensor
Inkjet Sensor & Laser Sensor
Accurate, repeatable coding positions depend on high-speed sensors and correct sensing techniques. The most reliable sensing technique is beam-break sensing using glass fiber optics.
Suggested Sensors for this application type:
The SMARTEYE® EZ-PRO™ is a high performance, automatic photoelectric sensor that can be adjusted by a single push of a button. As a result, there is no guesswork on the part of the operator.
SMARTEYE® MARK II sets the standard in photoelectric sensing. With its unique EDR®(Enhanced Dynamic Range) circuit, it is capable of performing sensing tasks most other sensors can't accomplish. It provides extended operating ranges, enhanced background suppression, and the elimination of saturation problems.
SMARTEYE® RETROSMART™ retroreflective sensor is optimized for flawless detection of anything from full clear PET bottles, transparent containers or shiny objects without false signals regardless of the size or shape, from the leading edge to the trailing edge. The sensor's narrow, red light beam assures accuracy to detect any product and trigger a response such as labeling, coding, filling and capping.
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Color Mark Sensor
Color Mark Sensor
When detecting printed color marks on a wide variety of packaging material, we recommend our white light source LED for broadband color detection. Suggested Sensors for this application type:
The MARK•EYE® PRO sensor is designed and optimized for detection of printed registration marks on a continuous web at high-speeds. The MARK•EYE® PRO delivers high-resolution performance by utilizing the broadband characteristics of a white light LED for detecting the greatest variety of color combinations on any color background.
The MARK•EYE® is a registration mark sensor designed to see printed registration marks on most packaging materials on a continuous web. The "one-touch" set-up enables the sensor to be adjusted with a single push of a button. There is no more guess work making the operator's adjustment procedure easy!
SMARTEYE® COLORMARK™ II sets the standard in registration mark sensing. With its EDR® circuit combined with unique color perception, it is able to meet the demands for precision registration control on today's higher speed packaging machinery. It provides extended operating ranges, enhanced background suppression, and the elimination of saturation problems.
Clear Object Sensor
For flawless detection of anything... from clear bottles to shiny cans, we recommend the SMARTEYE® RETROSMART™. You will not be able to make this sensor false trigger.
SMARTEYE® RETROSMART™ retroreflective sensor is optimized for flawless detection of anything from full clear PET bottles, transparent containers or shiny objects without false signals, regardless of the size or shape, from the leading edge to the trailing edge. The sensor's narrow, red light beam assures accuracy to detect any product and trigger a response such as labeling, coding, filling and capping.
Can Dedector
To sense cans with no gaps the preferred mode of sensing is Beam Break detection. We recommend the SMARTEYE® EZ-PRO™ and two F-A-36T fibers. With the fibers, aim the beam at a 45° angle at the top edge of the lid. Gaps and colors are not a problem with this reliable sensing technique.
Label Inspector
To verify that labels are not missing on containers, sensors look for the fluorescent optical brighteners found in paper labels and ink.
Suggested Sensor for this application type: SMARTEYE® STEALTH-UV™
Seal Inspector
To verify that tamperproof seals are present on caps and lids, sensors look for the fluorescent optical brighteners that are added to plastic shrink wrap materials.
Suggested Sensor for this application type: SMARTEYE® STEALTH-UV™
Sensors by Category
General Purpose Photoelectric Sensors
Designed to solve a wide variety of machine automation applications such as product detection, inspection, sorting, etc.
Suggested Sensors for this category type:
The SMARTEYE® EZ-PRO™ is a high performance, automatic photoelectric sensor that can be adjusted by a single push of a button. As a result, there is no guesswork on the part of the operator.
The SMARTEYE® PRO™ is an automatic event-driven, self-adjusting photoelectric sensor that compensates for deteriorating changes during operation. Adjustments are made by a single push of the AUTOSET button in either the static or dynamic operating condition.
SMARTEYE® MARK II sets the standard in photoelectric sensing. With its unique EDR® circuit, it is capable of performing sensing tasks most other sensors can't accomplish. It provides extended operating ranges, enhanced background suppression, and the elimination of saturation problems.
U.S. EYE® Photoelectric Sensors at "lower than limit switch" prices. These self-contained, easy-to-use sensors are available in a wide variety of sensing models (thru-beam, retroreflective, proximity and fiberoptic) to fit virtually any application. Models available with Contrast Indicator.
Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
Optimized for cost savings and applications where space is limited. Suggested Sensors for this category type:
MINI-EYE™ is a full line of very economical, photoelectric sensors designed to perform most sensing tasks from even the tightest locations. The rugged MINI-EYE™ sensors are waterproof and enclosed in high-impact plastic housings for use in hostile environments.
EZ-EYE™ Our most advanced product in its class. Perfect for the OEM automation machine builder. The EZ one-button digital AUTOSET provides the optimum setup, whether sensing large objects or small parts.
MITY•EYE® AC or DC photoelectric sensors provide features and benefits of large, expensive sensors... at an affordable price. Interchangeable, solid "optical grade", high-impact plastic lenses available for polarized, retroreflective, proximity, fiber-optic, or convergent sensing applications.
OPTI-EYE® Photoelectric Sensors offer high performance, and are versatile when applied to tough industrial sensing tasks. This sensor provides a combination of high gain and high speed of response (500 microseconds).
Special Purpose Photoelectric Sensors
UV Sensors that verify luminescence in products, label sensors for applying or dispensing, clear object sensors and product inspection, and extremely high speed object sensing.
Clear Object Sensors: SMARTEYE® RETROSMART™ retroreflective sensor is optimized for flawless detection of anything from full clear PET bottles, transparent containers or shiny objects, without false signals regardless of the size or shape, from the leading edge to the trailing edge. The sensor's narrow, red light beam assures accuracy to detect any product and trigger a response such as labeling, coding, filling and capping
Luminescence/UV: SMARTEYE® STEALTH-UV™ is a special purpose sensor designed to detect the presence of invisible fluorescent ultraviolet (UV) optical brighteners found in coatings, markings, labels, paper, chalks, inks, paint, greases, glue, tape, string, etc.
RS-232 Communication Sensor: By combining the power of the computer with the SMARTEYE® DCS® sensor, set-up procedures are simplified, performance options are easily configured, and the operator is provided a unique graphic display.
Label Sensor: LABEL•EYE™ was designed and optimized specifically to sense adhesive labels. Set-up is easy with one touch AUTOSET, no teaching, just align the label gap to the sensor and push the button once for the "perfect" setting. Your label sensing problems will vanish. Call the factory for clear-on-clear label detection.
Contents Detection: SMARTEYE® HIGH INTENSITY light source and receiver models were specifically designed to verify contents inside translucent containers such as bags, boxes and bottles. Utilizing our super high intensity 10 LED model, it can easily penetrate containers and check for missing products, proper fill levels or missing pamphlets.
Registration Mark Sensors:
High speed registration sensors are optimized for the detection of printed registration marks on packaging material as they pass through the sensor's light beam. Suggested Sensors for this category type:
The MARK•EYE® PRO sensor is designed and optimized for detection of printed registration marks on a continuous web at high-speeds. The Markeye Pro delivers high-resolution performance by utilizing the broadband characteristics of a white light LED for detecting the greatest variety of color combinations on any color background.
The MARK•EYE® is a registration mark sensor designed to see printed registration marks on most packaging materials on a continuous web. The "one-touch" set-up enables the sensor to be adjusted with a single push of a button. There is no more guess work, making the operator's adjustment procedure easy!
SMARTEYE® COLORMARK™ II sets the standard in registration mark sensing. With its EDR® circuit combined with unique color perception, it is able to meet the demands for precision registration control on today's higher speed packaging machinery. It provides extended operating ranges, enhanced background suppression, and the elimination of saturation problems.