CONTRINEX NEWS       August       SAFETINEX Light Curtains Now Built in America     To speed up delivery to our North American customers, Contrinex is now manufacturing our highly popular SAFETINEX line of light curtains in the USA! Each Safetinex product is hand-assembled, tested for quality and accuracy, pressurized and verified right in our newly expanded Texas location. Call (866) 289 2899 to order your kit today. WATCH VIDEO NOW...       CONTRINEX NEWS       July       Application Focus: What is AOPD? Is it contagious??     Just the opposite (thankfully!)...AOPD stands for Active Optoelectronic Protective Device​ and is important to the safe use of light as protection. How? Here microprocessor technology is used to evaluate the beams individually. On multi-beam safety devices, not all light beams are generally activated at the same time, but switched ON and OFF one after the other in high speed succession. This improves resistance to interference from other sources of light and increases the reliability significantly. For state-of-the-art AOPDs, sender and receiver automatically synchronize through an optical connection. Our Y-series (YBB and YCA) also feature: Protective Heights from 6" to 72" Operating Distances up to 164 feet Watertight IP65 and IP67 sealed Simple M12 quick disconnect, double PNP outputs Pre-engineered Kits with emitter, receiver, control, cables, mounting Choose from Type 2 or Type 4 rated, detection of intrusions is guaranteed as the potentially harmful machine cycle is brought to a safe stop. Read More...       CONTRINEX NEWS       May       Mechanical damage to inductive proximity switches: the hammer demonstration     Get a FREE comprehensive guide to modern sensor application by the leader in intelligent sensor technology. Read More...       CONTRINEX NEWS       May       Mechanical damage to inductive proximity switches: the hammer demonstration     Sensor systems used in production units are, by their very nature, exposed to all kinds of situations where they can easily be damaged. This can result in sensor failures, which in turn lead to machine downtimes and maintenance overheads, the costs of which are continually escalating, due to the increasing complexity of installations and the consequent rise in the number of sensors used. For this reason, increasing sensor operating reliability is a matter of high priority. The reliability of the devices themselves has, in fact, reached a level today that leaves little to be desired – provided that their specification limits are not exceeded. In practice however, even when taking the utmost care, this cannot always be permanently guaranteed. For this reason, there is a growing interest for sensors having as wide a “misuse tolerance” as possible. This is particularly valid for inductive devices, which from the quantity point of view, generally dominate the European and USA markets. Read More...       CONTRINEX NEWS       May     NEW! SENSORS FOR SHEETMETAL APPLICATIONS   Double-sheet detection is an important part of quality control to prevent two or more sheets of metal from entering metal processing machines at one time. Failure to detect double sheets of metal or double blanks can damage tools and dies, resulting in costly repairs and downtime. While many solutions are in the market none are easy to setup and operate as the Swiss-engineered Contrinex DW-618 series Double Sheet Detector. Read More...       CONTRINEX NEWS       August 13-1     NEW! ULTRASONIC SENSORS:CONTACTLESS LEVEL CONTROL MADE EASY   Ready-to-use compact devices with easy adjustment   Contrinex ultrasonic sensors offer the perfect solution for all applications where reliable sensing is required independently of the target material, color or surface. This comprehensive line consists of a range of compact devices that are easy to use, as well as high-end sensors for applications where more functionality is required. Not only digital output sensors are available but also sensors with an analog output or a combination of both.       −LEVEL CONTROL: − Contactless sensing over large distances − Very high repeat accuracy − Excellent measuring accuracy -- Easy adjustment by either potentiometer or by external teach     CONTRINEX NEWS       June13-1     NEW! Contrinex MiniMini—SMALLEST INDUCTIVE SENSOR IN THE WORLD   Maximum sensor performance in minimum space Measuring just 12 mm in length and 3 mm in diameter, the MiniMini is the smallest inductive sensor in the world today. This subminiature construction, which even includes IO-Link, has been made possible by using the latest mixed-signal ASIC technology. This technology reduces component count by combining analog signal processing with digital computing power on a single chip. Another advantage is that it eliminates the need to use separate analog components. The MiniMini features high switching frequency of 8 kHz and excellent temperature stability. Sensor calibration takes place after the production process by means of the integrated ASIC. Due to the extraordinary accuracy, there are only slight measurable production variations in operating distance or other key values across any single series. HIGH-PRESSURE RESISTANT VERSION Alongside the standard version with a plastic cap, Contrinex also offers a pressure-resistant version with a ceramic sensing face. With a plastic cap the switching distance is 1 mm; with a ceramic cover it is 0.8 mm. KEY FEATURES • Sub-miniature construction 3 x 12 mm • Reduced component count • Increased reliability • Excellent temperature stability in range -25°C to +70°C (-13°F to +158°F) • Pressure-resistant version up to 200 bar (2902 psi), IP 68 / IP 69K protection APPLICATIONS The MiniMini's mixed-signal ASIC technology makes it particularly suitable for all applications where signals are recorded in analog form, but must be digitized for transmission. Typical application areas are mainly found wherever very limited available space demands ever more compact construction with increasing integration density and sensor performance. − Robotics − Pharmaceutical sector − Automated handling − Production of electronic components       CONTRINEX NEWS       March13-1     NEW! CAPACITIVE SENSORS: Level sensing and object detection of any material   IP 69K VERSION SAFETINEX Contrinex capacitive sensors deliver not only a reliable solution for all kinds of level sensing tasks, but also for object detection and positioning of virtually all materials. The line contains cost effective standard sensors as well as high performance devices for difficult sensing tasks. The highlight of the new program is the new model 2260 that is a problem solver for sticky and viscous materials such as glue, honey or ketchup. These sensors deliver a reliable solution wherever normal capacitive sensors or other level control instruments fail. • Sensing of almost all materials • Cost effective standard types • Extended line for harsh chemical environments or food industry applications • 260 models for sticky and viscous materials • Embeddable models for sensing through container walls   Food and pharmaceutical industries Sensors for applications in food and pharmaceutical industries have to fulfill two major requirements. The housing must be made of a hygienic material that cannot contaminate any of the produced goods. Furthermore the housing has to be resistant to chemical cleaning agents. Both requirements are perfectly fulfilled by Contrinex capacitive sensors.   • Hygienic, FDA-compliant, PTFE housings • Reliable level control of sticky and viscous materials • Detection through non-metallic pipes and containers   Plastics Industry Capacitive sensors are the most effective solution for level sensing tasks in the plastics industry. They are used for the level control of granulates in feeders, pipes, or silos. • Easy adjustment • Reliable level control • Cost effective solution • Reliable detection of materials with low permittivity       CONTRINEX NEWS       Feb13-1     NEW! IP 69K Safetinex Safety Light Curtains and Access Barriers for Tough Environments   IP 69K VERSION SAFETINEX The IP 69K version of the Contrinex Safety light curtains and access control barriers resists industrial cleaning with hot water (up to 80°C) under high pressure (up to 100 bar). With an extended operating temperature range from -35°C ... +60°C the products are suitable for the most extreme conditions such as outdoor and cold storage applications. and beverage industry • Safety light curtains and access control barriers for extreme environmental conditions • IP 65K, IP 67K, and IP 69K degree of protection without the need for any additional housing • Extended temperature range from -35°C to +60°C. • Available with protective heights from 142 mm to 1827 mm and operating ranges up to 50 m FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY In the food and beverage industry, industrial cleaning with hot water jets under high pressure is regularly applied. With the IP 69K version of the Contrinex Safety light curtains and access control barriers, material costs as well as time for installation, alignment and maintenance can be drastically reduced. • Semi-automated cutting & chopping machines (slaughter houses & butcher shops) • Filling machines • Packaging machines CHEMICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY When strict hygiene rules demand frequent high pressure cleaning with hot water, IP 69K protected devices need to be applied. Unlike the industry standard, the Contrinex IP 69K versions do not even need an additional housing to achieve this highest degree of ingress protection. • Stirring machines • Filling machines • Semi-automated packaging machines OUTDOOR APPLICATIONS The robust mechanical design, in combination with the IP 69K degree of protection and the extended temperature range of -35°C ... +60°C, offer a great solution for outdoor applications. • Concrete and cement industries • Public and private transportation • Fish farms, animal farms For complete information on IP 69K Safetinex products, please click here. For a detailed brochure on Safetinex Safety Light Curtains and Access Barriers, click on the attachment below.     CONTRINEX NEWS       Nov12-01     Worldwide Innovation - Smallest Inductive Sensor in the World   We are very excited to introduce our newest innovation: the MiniMini. Just twelve millimeters in length and three millimeters in diameter - these tiny dimensions make the MiniMini the smallest inductive sensor in the world. Applications for this sensor are typically found in robotics, the pharmaceutical sector, automated handling and the production of electronic components.           CONTRINEX NEWS       Jan11-01     New! The new Contrinex Series 4055 color sensors   • Monitoring and verifying color quality, consistency, and accuracy • Color sorting processes • Verifying correct packaging, labeling, capping, product color These devices feature 3 teachable color channels with independent 200 mA outputs, which allow for three color tones to be programmed. In addition, the teach process offers a choice of 5 different tolerance levels. While small tolerances allow for minimal color differences to be recognized without fail, larger tolerances permit a certain color variation. Due to the unique optics of the Contrinex color sensor, color detection within the operating range of 30 ... 40 mm is virtually independent of target distance.           CONTRINEX NEWS       Nov08-01     New! Contrinex Fiber Optic Amplifiers with Digital Display!   These new Contrinex fiber-optic amplifiers for DIN-rail mounting (DIN/EN 50022) feature an 8-digit, 14-segment LC display and very small housings (31 x 60 x 10 mm), that permit optimum stacking in large numbers, especially where space is limited. The distance can be set by means of teach-in (incl. dynamic), with additional manual fine adjustment. In addition to a setting range of 20 – 200 mm, these devices attain switching frequencies of up to 4 kHz. The values displayed are inversely proportional to the target distance. Increments of < 1mm across the whole sensing range moreover ensure that these amplifiers are extremely precise. They also feature adjustable output switching delay and .stretching, and are resistant to environmental influences (IP 64) The principal features of these sensors are listed below: • For DIN-rail mounting (DIN/EN 50022) • Ideal for stacking, thanks to small dimensions (31 x 60 x 10 mm) • Signal-strength and threshold indication by means of LC display • Teach1 (background), Teach 2 (target and background), Dynamic Teach or manual fine adjustment • Adjustable pulse delay and stretching • Three operational modes: up to 4 kHz • Low specimen scattering   Available Types Part Number Part Reference Polarity Connection 620-000-941 LFK-3066-101 NPN teach-in 2 m PVC cable 620-000-943 LFK-3066-103 PNP teach-in 2 m PVC cable 620-000-942 LFS-3066-101 NPN teach-in 4-pole S8 connector 620-000-944 LFS-3066-103 PNP teach-in 4-pole S8 connector                Contact ICS for more information Tel: 905-709-4220 (1-866-922-0822) Fax: 905-709-0844 (1-866-847-7856)       CONTRINEX NEWS       Sept08-02     New! Corrosion-resistant, all-metal inductive proximity switches for the   food processing industry!   Introducing.....Contrinex's new Series 700 all-metal inductive proximity switches that offer total resistance to corrosion by cleaning and disinfecting agents, or organic acids. Their extremely rugged, one-piece housing (including the sensing face) is made of food-safe AISI 316L stainless steel. Connection is made by means of food-safe TPE-S cable or S12 connector. Cable versions are completely pressure-resistant to 1,150 psi (M12), 850 psi (M18), and 600 psi (M30). These sensors feature IP 68 and IP69K degree of protection. Series 700 sensors provide long operating distances on steel, stainless steel (for material thickness of more than 2 mm) and aluminum. They are ideal food processing applications in industries such as: canning, beverage and brewing; meat processing; animal feeding (free-range and feeding installations); and many other types of food processing machines.                Contact ICS for more information Tel: 905-709-4220 (1-866-922-0822) Fax: 905-709-0844 (1-866-847-7856)       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 Ř < 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)