CONTRINEX NEWS       Aug08-02   New! Contrinex introduces Safetinex Safety Light Curtains!   The Safetinex product line produced by Contrinex offers high-quality safeguarding solutions for both personnel and machinery. The range of safety light curtains comprises highly sensitive type-4 devices for finger and hand protection, with various lengths and connection options.   Operating principle The Safetinex YBB light curtains operate with infrared beams. When the light curtain detects a finger or hand entering the defined hazardous area, the protective equipment immediately stops the machine, or renders it harmless. When operating in manual restart mode, the reset button enabling the operator to restart the machine must be located outside the hazardous area. From there, the operator must have a full view of the hazardous area to make sure that nobody is in danger before restarting the machine. Safetinex light curtains are designed to ensure protection of operators working in hazardous areas. A high reliability is achieved by implementing a fail-safe system: Type 4 safety light curtains are permanently self-controlled, where an internal failure immediately deactivates the output signals, as would an intrusion into the protective field   APPLICATION AREAS   The Safetinex YBB range is best suited where finger and hand protection is required close to the hazardous area (point of operation). Depending on the application, a resolution of either 14 mm (finger protection) or 30 mm (hand protection) will be advisable. Thanks to their category/type 4 safety level, these light curtains can be used on equipment requiring high protection reliability, such as: • machine tools • robots • hydraulic presses • automated stock management • weaving looms, etc For complete information on the new Safetinex Light Curtains, please request Catalog #900 016 040 from  ICS Customer Service            Contact ICS for more information Tel: 905-709-4220 (1-866-922-0822) Fax: 905-709-0844 (1-866-847-7856)         CONTRINEX NEWS       Ju08-01   Contrinex sets new benchmark for background suppression sensors! Diffuse background suppression (BGS) photoelectric sensors are used in applications where accurate differentiation between the target and potentially interfering backgrounds is essential. As with all such set-ups, when using this technique, it is vital that only the target is sensed, regardless of the: • color • surface • shape of the background • target. Setting new standards in this field is the Contrinex Series 3131 range. Tough and compact, these all-new sensors are built in a package measuring only 30mm x 30mm x 15mm and have a long sensing distance of 200mm. The precision background suppression can be adjusted in small increments down to 15mm and, because the sensors have a tiny blind zone, targets can be sensed down to 1mm from the lens. Most importantly, the sensors are immune to the color, shape and surface texture of the background beyond the set target detection point thus ensuring stable, long-term reliability. The Series 3131 sensors have a red spotlight that helps alignment to the target, an amber LED that indicates detection and a green LED that confirms the optimum set-up. A 12-turn potentiometer adjustment allows extremely accurate setting of the background cut-off position and a narrow, focused beam prevents the detection of any adjacent objects or unwanted features that are close to the target. Key Features: • A high immunity to stray light sources and voltage overload • Short circuit and induction spike protection • Operating frequency is 500Hz • Switched current rating is 200mA • Wide operating supply voltage from 10 to 36 VDC • Stable sensing range from 25°C to +55°C • Sealed to IP67.              Contact ICS for more information Tel: 905-709-4220 (1-866-922-0822) Fax: 905-709-0844 (1-866-847-7856)       CONTRINEX NEWS       Apr08-01   Contrinex introduces the 620 M8 with a   50 mm housing length! (DW-AD-62#-M8-177) By popular customer request, Contrinex's group of M8 sensors (series 620) has been expanded to include a device with a longer housing. With a 50 mm housing, the sensor now features a standard length and can thus be easily built into already existing installations. Apart from its length, the device is identical to other series 620 M8 models featuring state-of-the-art ASIC technology. Below is a reminder of the principal features of these sensors: Increased operating distance: 2 mm on steel Correspond to all relevant standards Switching frequency of 3,000 Hz Supply voltage range 10 ... 30 VDC; output current 200 mA max. PNP and NPN, N.C. and N.O. executions   Available types: Part number Part reference Polarity Connection Output 320 520 174 DW-AD-621-M8-177 NPN cable 2 m PVC N.O. 320 520 175 DW-AD-622-M8-177 NPN cable 2 m PVC N.C. 320 520 172 DW-AD-623-M8-177 PNP cable 2 m PVC N.O. 320 520 176 DW-AD-624-M8-177 PNP cable 2 m PVC N.C. Data Sheet            Contact ICS for more information Tel: 905-709-4220 (1-866-922-0822) Fax: 905-709-0844 (1-866-847-7856)     CONTRINEX NEWS       Mar08-02   New! Longer range models added to Series 0507 rectangular miniature sensor line! Contrinex rectangular miniature sensors featuring a narrowly focused, virtually cylindrical light beam are now also available with an operating distance of 90 mm. As with current models of the series 0507, these new long-range versions also allow for vertical and horizontal mounting directly on the supporting surface as well as for reliable detection of objects through holes and gaps.   As a handy reminder, the principal features of the series 0507 are listed below: Extremely small size: 5 x 7 mm, housing length 40 mm Cylindrical light beam Ø < 4mm Versions either with calibrated operating distance between 20 and 25 mm or with long operating distances of 50 mm or 90 mm Stainless-steel housing V2A Supply voltage 10 ... 30 VDC, output current 100 mA, short-circuit proof Fully vacuum potted, degree of protection IP 67 Recessed mounting possible Sapphire optical parts, scratch resistant and easy to clean Fully self-contained, all functions built in, no amplifier necessary Lower cost and easier installation than fiber-optic solutions   Data Sheet              Contact ICS for more information Tel: 905-709-4220 (1-866-922-0822) Fax: 905-709-0844 (1-866-847-7856)         CONTRINEX NEWS       Mar08-01   New! Flat Fiber Optic Array sensor from Contrinex detects objects in any position across a broad area of light transmission! Contrinex has developed a unique multiple beam, diffuse, flat fiber optic array sensor to solve the problem of capturing, counting and controlling small components produced by modern, high-performance manufacturing machinery. High exit speeds of parts from production machinery can make product position vary greatly and component count extremely difficult. The new Contrinex LFP-1011-020 flat fiber optic array sensor, specifically designed for this type of application, has a beam spread of 28mm that will detect objects in any position across the broad area of light transmission.   These new sensors can be connected to any Contrinex fiber-optic amplifier creating a very long sensing range of up to 150mm. When used with a 5KHz amplifier, the smallest component passing at high speed can be detected. In addition, by using a blue-light emitting amplifier connected to the fiber instead of the more common red light option, even small black rubber components can be readily detected. Compared to alternative technologies such as ring or frame sensors, this new fiber concept is extremely simple to apply and at a fraction of the cost. Each multi-beam head is supplied with 2m of polymer fibers that can be cut to length to enable them to be neatly retained and protected along the optimum path to the amplifier. The wide-vision fiber head is molded from tough PBTP Crastin and is sealed to IP67 for use in aggressive environments.              Contact ICS for more information Tel: 905-709-4220 (1-866-922-0822) Fax: 905-709-0844 (1-866-847-7856)       CONTRINEX NEWS       Feb08-01   New Contrinex M12 Laser Sensor for use in Hostile Environments! A new M12 laser sensor with a body length of only 50mm and an operating range of 50m has been developed by Contrinex for use in hostile environments that prohibit the use of photoelectric and fiber optic sensors and where even inductive devices are susceptible to failure.   Protected to IP67, immune to interference from other light sources, resistant to high shock levels and protected against the effects of electro-magnetic radiation, these M12, stainless steel, high performance sensors are ideal for processes such as welding where fumes, soot and sparks create an extremely hostile environment and yet it is necessary to verify certain key components are present and correctly assembled. With a sensing beam of less than 1mm diameter, they can be used to detect very small objects with great accuracy at a distance where the process emissions do not affect the device.   Using a pulsed laser (660nM), it is a simple process to line up and set the fine through-beam to detect the target. Detection is confirmed by a yellow LED, while a green LED confirms there is sufficient light for reliable operation. This diagnostic system also continuously monitors for dirt build-up or any misalignment that may occur during operation.   These sensors have an operating supply voltage from 10 to 30 VDC, a 5kHz switched output frequency and a current rating of 200mA. In addition, the sensing range is stable from -25°C to +55°C and they are short-circuit and inverse polarity proof and overload protected.              Contact ICS for more information Tel: 905-709-4220 (1-866-922-0822) Fax: 905-709-0844 (1-866-847-7856)     CONTRINEX NEWS     Jan08-02     Contrinex's laser range has been extended by an important product group: the diffuse sensors! These are devices built into M18 housings. Both the operating distance (60 ... 600 mm or 40 ... 250 mm) as well as the focus of these devices can be adjusted by the user Here are the principal features of these sensors: Setting range of 60 ... 600 mm or 40...250 mm (-516) Sensitivity setting by means of integrated 3-turn potentiometer Red laser light 660 nm High switching frequency of 1 kHz or 5 kHz (-516) Short and rugged stainless-steel housings Built-in output-state and excess-gain indication Changeover or excess-gain outputs Precision laser beam Easy alignment thanks to visible light spot Adjustable focus: 0.2 ... 0.6 mm or 0.2 ... 0.3 mm (-516) Detection of very small objects (down to 0.1 mm) Supply voltage range 10 ... 36 VDC; output current 200 mA max. Scratch-resistant and easy-to-clean glass window Connection by cable or S12 connector Available Types Part Number Part Reference Polarity Connection Output 620-200-571 LTK-1180L-101 NPN 2 m PVC cable changeover 620-200-573 LTK-1180L-103 PNP 2 m PVC cable changeover 620-200-579 LTK-1180L-101-516 NPN 2 m PVC cable changeover 620-200-581 LTK-1180L-103-516 PNP 2 m PVC cable changeover 620-200-575 LTS-1180L-101 NPN 4-pole S12 connector changeover 620-200-577 LTS-1180L-103 PNP 4-pole S12 connector changeover 620-200-583 LTS-1180L-101-516 NPN 4-pole S12 connector changeover 620-200-585 LTS-1180L-103-516 PNP 4-pole S12 connector changeover All devices are also available with light-ON + excess-gain outputs.            Contact ICS for more information Tel: 905-709-4220 (1-866-922-0822) Fax: 905-709-0844 (1-866-847-7856)     CONTRINEX NEWS     Jan08-01     Capacitive Proximity Sensors from Contrinex Contrinex presents a large selection of capacitive sensors in metal as well as synthetic housings. Capacitive sensors are typically used in machines, installations and vehicles for level monitoring of: -liquids -pastes  -bulk materials.  They are suitable for the detection of all kinds of substances, even through non-metallic separations. The Contrinex delivery program consists of: -4-wire and 2-wire devices -Devices in sizes M12, M18 and M30 for embeddable and non-embeddable mounting -Installation in housings of Polypropylene, Teflon, 304 Stainless or nickel-plated Brass            Contact ICS for more information on the new 1120, 1180 and 1300 series Proximity Switches... Tel: 905-709-4220 (1-866-922-0822) Fax: 905-709-0844 (1-866-847-7856)