Tri-Tronics - Sensor Selection Guide

Sensors by Application
Label Sensor	Label sensors are used to apply labels on containers; two sensors are required: The LABEL•EYE,^® label sensor that triggers the precise label position on the peeler plate. The Object Sensor detects the container that requires a label.
Inkjet Printing & Laser Marking	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.
Registration Mark Sensing	When detecting printed registration marks on a wide variety of packaging material, we recommend our white light source LED for broadband color detection.
Clear Object Detection	For flawless detection of anything... from clear bottles to shiny cans, we recommend the RetroSmart™. You will not be able to make this sensor false trigger.
Flawless Can Detection	To sense cans with no gaps the preferred mode of sensing is Beam Break detection. We recommend the 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 Inspection	Verify that labels are not missing on containers. Sensors look for the fluorescent optical brighteners found in paper labels and ink.
Seal Verification	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.

Sensors by Category
General Purpose Sensors	Designed to solve a wide variety of machine automation applications such as product detection, inspection, sorting, etc.
Miniature Sensors	Optimized for cost savings and applictions where space is limited.
Special Purpose Sensors	UV sensors that verify luminescence in products, label sensors for applying or dispensing, clear object sensors and product inspection sensors.
Registration 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.