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E3X-DA-S high functionality fiber amplifier

01/07/2009

Detecting challenging objects reliably in production environments is often difficult as the usable signal differences are either small, very short or more advanced signal processing functionalities are required and disturbing influences in daily operations may lead to instability.

Unmatched light coupling

With the development of a new light coupling and emitting technology, the new E3X-DA-S fiber amplifier generation allows a turning and removal and re-insertion of the fibers without influencing the detection stability.

The improved light coupling also allows a much more accurate and stable differentiation of two light levels. It is now no problem to detect transparent bottles, vials or ampulls, then fill or coat them and check afterwards if the process was successful. This works reliably even in high speed production lines where fast as well as long term signal level variations appear.

Automatic threshold control (ATC)

The new amplifier generation also combines the functionality of several special models like the automatic threshold control (ATC). The ATC ensures stable operation in dusty environments long after conventional models go into error mode. “But with the emitted LED power increased by 400% in this generation, we already ensure maximum stability against dust, condensation or misalignment.”, adds Lucian Dold. “The new E3X-DA-S generation is again a nice example of our continuous improvement processes to work with our customers to make it easier for them to offer machines with the best possible equipment efficiency.”

Powerful set of functionalities

The E3X-DA-S high functionality fiber amplifier platform features a powerful set of functionalities making it one of the most versatile optical sensor for the detection of challenging objects, in challenging environments or for users preferring the usage of only one sensor for the complete range of optical sensor applications.

Solving challenging sensor applications

“The previous E3X-DA-S fiber amplifier platform has already been very popular among our customers because you could basically solve all optical sensor applications that appear in a machine.”, says Lucian Dold, marketing manager for sensing and safety products in Omron Europe. “Making the best better is always a challenge. So, the new E3X-DA-S generation focuses on making the application solving easier and with an unmatched stability in production environments. Today there are a number of products in the market that promise solving challenging sensor applications, but put to the test over a period of time in a real production environment, the solutions become problematic as they are not stable in the daily operation.”
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