36 series

New sensor series for object detection

Perfect performance at the best price. The new 36 series.

Reliable object detection remains the key to a high level of automation and smooth processes in plant engineering. Particularly in intralogistics, packaging technology and the automotive industry, the objects to be detected place the highest demands on sensor technology. Large detection distances, vibration, ambient light and dirt, coupled with objects with a wide range of optical properties, require sensors with a very high detection performance.
At the same time, economic criteria are essential. In many applications, a higher degree of automation is achieved by increasing the sensor quota, which in turn increases the demand for cost-optimized sensors.
The sensors in our new 36 series deliver perfect performance at the best price. Different operating principles combined with superior signal processing lead to outstanding reliability in detecting objects – even in demanding applications. The high performance reserve allows the detection of objects at long distances or the compensation of sources of interference or contamination at shorter distances.

Advantages for you

• Very high ranges lead to a large performance reserve and thus to a reliable detection rate even in critical applications
• Availability with your preferred operating principle:
  • Scanners with background suppression with a max. range of 2500 mm
  • Retro-reflective photoelectric sensors with max. 17 m range (optionally also for detecting objects with depolarizing properties)
  • Throughbeam photoelectric sensors with max. 80 m range
• Excellent price-performance ratio
• Support of all common switching logics: NPN and PNP switching end, light and dark switching
• High connection diversity allows for easy integration (cable, M12 connector or cable with M12 plug)
• Mounting compatibility with 46 series sensors

Detection of film-wrapped pallets

Requirement:

Pallets are often wrapped in film for transport security. Conventional photoelectric sensors cannot reliably detect these due to the depolarizing properties of the stretched film. Since this type of transport securing is widespread, the sensor should detect these special objects with absolute reliability. At the same time, an economical sensor solution must be found so that this application can be scaled.

Solution:

The new PRK36.D retro-reflective photoelectric sensor has special optics for detecting depolarizing objects with absolute reliability. An improved design offers a cost advantage over sensors currently on the market.

Detection of outer packaging in the food industry

Requirement:

In the food industry, identical products are usually combined into larger packages in order to optimize and automate handling and logistics processes. An important prerequisite for a high degree of automation is the use of high-performance sensors that reliably detect packages, even when the products or outer packaging change. A large number of economically attractive sensors are needed to closely monitor these processes.

Solution:

With our new 36 series, we offer photoelectric retro-reflective sensors that reliably detect different packaging due to their very high function reserve. An improved design offers a cost advantage over sensors currently on the market.

Securing material availability in manufacturing systems

Requirement:

Highly automated manufacturing systems require a high level of process reliability on the one hand, while ensuring material availability and material replenishment are of essential importance on the other. Sensor technology that reliably ensures the presence and thus the stock of different assembly materials is the key component here. At the same time, sensors must be flexibly integrated in different installation situations.

Solution:

Our new 36 series sensor portfolio is particularly well suited for detecting a wide range of objects in production systems and thus for assessing the presence or absence of assembly material due to the different operating principles, the variance in light color and the very high detection rate. A wide range of mounting options and connection variants allow for easy integration. The excellent price-performance ratio enables scaling in large and complex manufacturing systems.