Micron MI IOL

Measurement Light Curtains and Automation Sensors

Micron MI IOL: Measure, detection, control

Light curtains for industrial and civil applications where it is necessary to detect, measure, and recognize objects.

IOL models with IO-Link protocol. These models allow the transfer of all measurement and detection data via the IO-Link communication protocol.

Data available via the IO-Link Process Data:

  • Mapping: number of consecutive beams
  • Obstructed, number of beams obstructed
  • Central beam obstructed, last beam obstructed
  • First beam obstructed, curtain status (Free + Sync)
  • Object detected and individual beam
  • Status.

Micron measurement light curtains

Detect, measure, and recognize objects.

Depending on the number and position of the beams engaged by an object, Micron 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

Beam spacing and ranges

  • Beams spacing 10 mm – Max range 10 m 
  • Beams spacing 25 mm – Max range 10 m
  • Beams spacing 30 mm – Max range 10 m

With controlled heights of up to 3 m.

IODD file (IO Device Description)

With Micron IOL the IODD file (IO Device Description) is provided. This file contains the description of the device in electronic format:

  • Communication properties
  • Range of parameter values and default values
  • Identification, process and diagnostic data
  • Device data
  • Textual description
  • Image

This file must be loaded into the configuration of the Mater IO-Link via the interface (tool) for configuring the Master itself.

Process data mapping

Data available via the IO-Link Process Data Mapping:

  • NCBO: Number of Consecutive Beams Obstructed
  • NBO: Number of Beams Obstructed
  • CBO: Central Beam Obstructed
  • LBO: Last Beam Obstructed
  • FBO: First Beam Obstructed
  • Individual beam status
  • Curtain Status (Free + Sync)
  • Object Detected

Ideal for object measurement and detection of dimensional limits

Micron AC-AV description

A. Aluminum casing powder-coated. Compact size only 30 x 28 mm

B. From -10 to +55° C operating temperature. Ideal also in cold storage facilities

C. Caps – Glass reinforced polypropylene

D. M12 connectors. Cables easy to source and replace.
Max. length connection cables between light curtain and IO-Link Master: 20 (m).

E. Status indicating display Including alignment aids

F. The IODD file (IO Device Description) is provided

G. IP65 and IP67

H. Master IO-Link standard connection

I. The IO-Link master can transmit the received data over field-buses, networks or different buses

What is IO-LINK?

IO-Link is a point-to-point serial communication protocol.
This protocol (open standard based) allows the
bi-directional exchange of data from sensors and the
IO-Link Master

The IO-Link master can transmit the received data
over fieldbuses, networks or different buses, making
the data accessible for other devices (i.e. PLC or interfaces).

IO-Link Structure

Each IO-Link sensor carries an IODD file (IO Device Description) containing device information and features. The structure of the IODD description is the same for all IO-Link device manufacturers.

In the Master IO-Link configuration tool, the structure of the IODD description is always the same. In this way, the same methods of use are guaranteed for all IO-Link devices regardless of the manufacturer.

There are three primary data types made available via IO-Link communication:

  • Process Data refers to the information that the device reads and transmits to the master – such as the measure reading during machine cycles
  • Service Data – also called Device Data – refers to information about the sensor itself
  • Event Data refers to notifications such as error messages or maintenance warnings

Advantages of IO-Link

  • Standardized and reduced wiring. M12 5-pole connectors
  • Increased data availability: process, service and event data
  • Remote configuration and monitoring
  • Simple device replacement
  • Advanced sensor diagnostics
Micron IOL description

WTF and WTHF (IP69K watertight enclosure)

Micron WTHF P69K watertight enclosure

Watertight enclosures allowlight curtains to be used in a harsh working environmentswith exposure to water andsteam.

All Micron models can be manufactured with WTF watertight enclosure (IP69K and Ecolab certified). In these versions, excluding C and IO-Link models, factory programmed is mandatory. The use of inert and non-toxic components allow WTF and WTHF enclosures to be used in the Food & Beverage industry, where frequent washdown procedures are requested.

Micron IOL application

Typical applications

  • Measurement of the height of objects in transit on conveyor systems. Two-dimensional detection of objects in transit with use of 2 sets of light curtains
  • Quality control: verification of presence / absence / position of holes
  • Measurement of the width and position of panels or sheets of material in transit on roller units or conveyor belts
  • Automatic warehouses: detection of maximum height of the objects present in the tray for efficient management of the machine’s capacity
  • Measurement and identification of cylinders of various sizes
  • Detection of position and profile of pieces in automatic painting systems
  • Loop control
  • Quality control: verification of correct positioning of objects

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