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The OPTIPACT sensor is compact and economical. It is suited for continuous material measurement, or as a drop-in replacement for more expensive linear encoders. This is the only 2-dimensional non-contact velocity sensor on the market. This technology allows for the correction of out-of-plane movement during movement. For example it can measure rotational as well as translational motion simultaneously.

The OPTIPACT sensor really shines in applications where the use of an incremental encoder + code wheel would present problems. This would include situations where slippage can occur, or if there is a risk of contamination as in food or medical applications. OPTIPACT sensors are also an excellent choice for measuring the motion of delicate materials that could suffer surface damage from code-wheels.

Due to its ability to register two-dimensional movement, its compact design and its highly competitive prices OPTIPACT sensors are highly attractive for new fields of application. Two types are available: High Speed and High Resolution.

High Speed

• Velocity range -13 ft/s to +13 ft/s
• Resolution is 100 µm (.004 Inch)
  
• Suited for materials with a wide variety of textures
• Configurable as a switch to detect start/stop of motion

High Resolution

• Suited for material with fine textures/structures
• Resolution better than 20 µm (.0008 Inch)
  
• Velocity Range -3 ft/s to +3 ft/s
• Configurable as a switch to detect start/stop of motion
  
• Can detect reference marks

Applications: Textile; Rolling Hammer; Wire; String; Rope; Paper; Sheet; Metal; Plastic; Vinyl; Cloth; Cotton; Nylon; Towel; Mesh; etc.

Working Principle: Image correlation

About FRABA:

The FRABA Group, as one of the leading manufacturers of high technology sensor and safety systems for industrial automation, is committed to excellence in quality and customer service. The headquarters are located in Cologne, Germany. The US subsidiary, FRABA Inc., began operations in summer 2000 to better meet the growing needs of the American encoder market. It is currently located in Hamilton, NJ. Additionally in 2009, FRABA Pte opened in Singapore, thereby providing total global support.