Micron MI AV

Measurement Light Curtains and Automation Sensors

Micron MI AV: Measure, detection, control

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

Measuring and automation light curtains with Voltage Output

With two analog outputs (0 – 10 VDC) with programmable functions and two programmable digital outputs. Ideal for object measurement and detection of dimensional limits

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 5 mm – Max range 2,5 m
  • Beams spacing 10 mm – Max range 10 m 
  • Beams spacing 25 mm – Max range 18 m
  • Beams spacing 30 mm – Max range 10 m
  • Beams spacing 50 mm – Max range 18 m
  • Beams spacing 75 mm – Max range 18 m

With controlled heights of up to 3 m.

Operative ranges

  • Beams spacing 5 mm
    Normal range – Low range 0 – 1 m, high range 0,6 – 2,5 m
    Reduced range – Low range 0 – 0,6 m, high range 0,6 – 1,5 m
  • Beams spacing 10 mm and 30 mm
    Normal range – Low range 0 – 2 m, high range 1 – 10 m
  • Beams spacing 25 mm, 50 mm and 75 mm
    Normal range – Low range 0 – 8 m, high range 1 – 18 m
    Reduced range – Low range 0 – 3 m, high range 0 – 8 m

Hardware selection between low and high range via emitter connector cabling (pin 2). Reduced Range Selectable via software.

Outputs

  • Micron MI AV (5, 25, 50, 75 mm)
    2 analog outputs (0/10 VDC) programmable
    2 solid state programmable digital outputs 0 or 24V (PNP 100 mA)
  • Micron MI AV (10, 30 mm) Outputs
    2 analog outputs (0/10 VDC) programmable
    2 solid state programmable digital outputs 0 or 24V (Push-Pull)

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

E. Status indicating display Including alignment aids

F. Software configuration. Easy to use with extensive configurable parameters choice

G. IP65 and IP67

H. With two analog outputs (0/10 VDC) with programmable functions

I. Two programmable digital outputs

Special Version

The special optics of these light curtains allow detection of small objects in quick motion. This particular application requires to detect the maximum height of the stored goods in order to maximise the system overall capacity.

D versions (diaphragmed optics)

The automatic system must be able to measure themaximum height of objects placed in the boxes of thewarehouse. Detection of maximum height of the objectspresentin the boxes allows the efficient management ofthe machine’s capacity

HS versions (High Sensibility)

For transparent or semi transparent materials
Models with beams spacing: 10, 30 mm

H versions (High Range)

Models with beams spacing: 10, 30 mm

  • Max. range: 18 m
  • Normal operative range – Low 0 – 8 m, High 1 – 18 m
    Reduced operative range – Low 0 – 3 m, High 0 – 8 m

MicronConfigurator

An extensive and easy-to-use configuration software

MicronConfigurator software for PC, with graphic user interface, is supplied with each light curtain

Monitoring

Micron models AV are provided with an M5 4-pole connector for parameter configuration and monitoring of the light curtain to be connected to a PC using the CSU M5 cable.

Possibility for on-line display on PC screen during operation: (via USB) Status of each individual beam and solid state outputs

  • FBO First beam obstructed
  • LBO Last beam obstructed
  • CBO Central beam obstructed
  • NBO Number of beams obstructed
  • NCBO Maximum number of consecutive beams obstructed
  • BNO Beam n obstructed

Configurable parameters

  • Operating logic (conditions for output activation)
    The function programming system can be used to configure the Micron by setting the conditions for activating the outputs (these can also be combined by using the NULL/AND/OR operators).
  • Synchronization between emitter and receiver: optical or via cable
  • Scan cycles: 1, 2, 3
  • Input pin functions: Trigger or Start Teach-in
  • Teach-in mode: Recognize mobile object, Recognize fixed object. Blanking
  • Enabled disable the digital output
  • Data to be transmit and data transmissiom mode.
MicronConfigurator software

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 AC application automatic shape recognition

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
  • Detection of overall dimensional limits of vehicles for vehicle handling in automatic parking garages

Vertical warehouse storage systems

Micron is customised to satisfy the needs of automated warehousing applications,including: accuracy of the reading in every position of the storing drawer (left, right or centrepositioned), ability of measuring small dimension objects (less than 2 mm at 600 mm/sec)particularly during the high-speed transit of the storing drawers in front of the barrier, andimmunity to optical reflections.

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