3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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SUPPLEMENTARY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS | VMS4100/5100
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3.2.3 Trigger photoelectric sensor (optional)
Fig. 5: Trigger photoelectric sensor and reflector
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1 Photoelectric retro-reflective sensor (e.g., RAY26)
2 Reflector
• The light band emitted by the object detection photoelectric sensor is reflected back
by a reflector.
• Sender and receiver are arranged parallel to one another in the housing.
• Mounted in front of the measuring field.
• Supplies the trigger signal in systems with triggered measurement.
• The trigger signal activates the sensors and opens the internal reading gate.
• The photoelectric sensor trigger is available as an option.
Features
Function