This guide applies only to the microScan3 safety laser scanner. These instructions do not replace the product operating manual. If you have another model of safety laser scanner from SICK, see our previous post for more...
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Presence Sensing Device Initiation (PSDI): The Simple, Safe Way to Increase Productivity
Thanks to the PSDI (Presence Sensing Device Initiation) function in the Flexi Soft safety controller, it is possible to control the press cycle in manual insertion presses using a type 4 safety light curtain in PSDI mode. As soon...
Automate Tire Manufacturing Processes and Ensure Quality with High-speed 3D Vision
This article was originally published in Quality Magazine and is re-posted by permission. Pass-through defects are not uncommon in manufacturing. Regardless of the variables involved, it is imperative to ensure that all products...
Measurements for Added Quality
A consistently high level of quality among parts and components can only be guaranteed if you regularly check results with measurements. These thorough checks are carried out using a wide array of methods, for example outside of...
5 Considerations for Choosing a Light Grid for Vehicle Separation at Toll Booths
Accurate vehicle detection or classification under rough environmental conditions is a necessity at toll stations. According to IBTTA’s 2015 Report on Tolling in the United States, 35 US states and territories had at least one...
How Blue Light LEDs Help Photoelectric Sensors Detect Solar Cells and Other Dark Objects
You may have heard that blue light has a dark side, but how? Blue light from popular consumer electronics cited as a source of disrupted sleep cycles. But, for the electronics and solar industry, blue light might actually help...
Serialization and Protection against Tampering of Pharmaceutical Products – Time Is Ticking…
Fake medicinal products – a global problem: Medications with high sales levels and those that command a high price are particularly vulnerable to forgery. Experts estimate that more than one in ten preparations worldwide are...
Top 5 Considerations for Choosing Lidar for Outdoor Robots
Designing a robot for outdoor use—for example, in agricultural or mining robots—comes with a unique set of considerations when selecting navigational hardware. For example, outdoor robots must contend with inclement weather...
[VIDEO] What is Fault Masking and How to Eliminate Your Risk?
Large machines have at least one thing in common across all industries: the need for a variety of protective devices. However, as the complexity increases, so do the integration requirements. It becomes increasingly critical to...
Incremental Encoders: 3 Output Types Explained
Encoders generate information about position, angle, and rotation counts based on motion **Post updated August 2021** Encoders come in two types: absolute and incremental encoders. Once they have generated information, it’s then...