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Explanation of Terms | Troubleshooting |
Term | Reference diagram | Explanation | |
Non-modulated light Modulated light | ![]() | Non-modulated light: Method used to detect light steadily emitted by the emitter element. Modulated light: Method used to detect light emitted in pulses by the emitter element. | |
Sensing distance | Through-beam Sensors (with slot) | ![]() | The slot width, i.e., the distance between the opposing faces of the emitter and receiver, is the sensing distance. |
Through-beam Sensors | ![]() | The minimum distance that can be set considering factors such as the variation between products and fluctuations in temperature. Note: The actual value under standard conditions for each method is longer than the rated sensing distance. | |
Retroreflective Sensors | ![]() | ||
Diffusereflective Sensors Limitedreflective Sensors | ![]() | The minimum distance that can be set for a standard sensing object (white paper) considering factors such as the variation between products and fluctuations in temperature. Note: The actual value under standard conditions for each method is longer than the rated sensing distance. | |
Differential distance | ![]() | The difference in distance between the operating point and releasing point. | |
Response frequency | ![]() | The frequency at which an object satisfying specified conditions (size, transparency rate, reflection factor, sensing distance, and power supply voltage) can be repeatedly detected. | |
Response time | ![]() | The delay from the light input turning ON/OFF until the control output operation or release operation. The following equation generally applies. Operating time (Ton) ≈ Releasing time (Toff) | |
Ambient illumination | ![]() | The level of illumination on the sensing surface that enables stable operation of the Sensor. |