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Learn to choose the best sensing solution and how to apply basic, measurement and simple vision sensors in this 3-day course. It's offered next starting Jan. 19. When you know the capabilities of various sensor types, you can more effectively solve production problems caused by false signaling and trace the source of quality faults. There are no pre-requisites for this training course.

Explore Basic and Advanced Sensor Technologies

From simple object detection to a full-featured vision system, students learn the methods of determining how far, how big, how thick, what shape, and the typical uses of in-line measurement and intelligent control sensors. See the course highlights below.

Work on Real-World Application Examples

The application examples used in this course are taken from diverse industries such as food and beverage, packaging, and automotive industries. Both hands-on lab sessions and interactive product demonstrations develop student proficiency in applying sensors to solve problems in their own manufacturing operations.

Look at these Course Highlights

Part 1: Photoelectric Sensors

• Introduction: What sensors do and types of sensors
• Basic Physics of Light: Reflection, Refraction, the Spectrum, Polarization
• Types of Basic Photoelectric Sensors: Diffuse, Retro-reflective, Through-beam
• Specialized Sensors: Distance settable, High gain, Color, Mark Detection/Grooved head
• Fiber-Optic Sensors: Advantages and disadvantages in space-confined sites

Part 2: Proximity Sensors

• Introduction: Detection principles of proximity sensors and how they work
• Types of Proximity Sensors: Inductive, Capacitive, Shielded, Unshielded
• Application technique: De-rating inductive sensors based on target's metal type

Part 3: Smart Sensors

• Introduction: Learn the difference between a Smart Sensor and conventional
• photoelectric sensors
• What "Resolution" Means: Detailed explanation to enable correct application
• Understanding Laser Displacement Sensors with CCD detector: How the CCD chip works, applications and limitations
• Demonstration: Setup, Analog output, Scaling, System start-up, Data analysis
• Understanding Inductive Proximity Displacement Sensors: How it works, applications and limitations
• Understanding Contact Displacement Sensors: How tactile sensors work, applications and limitations
• Understanding Laser Displacement Sensors with CMOS detector: How the 2D CMOS chip works, advantages over CCD types, applications and limitations
• Understanding Two-Dimensional Laser Profiling Sensor: Measuring height and width in a single scan

Part 4: Vision Sensors

• Introduction to Vision Sensors: Basic requirements of a vision application
• Understanding Problems Inherent in Vision Applications
• Expert Technique: Ways to resolve common vision application problems
• Understanding Camera Basics: Focal length and field of view
• Monochrome or Color?: Choosing the right camera type
• Lighting for Stable, Repeatable Detection: Using the camera's integrated lighting and when to add external lighting
• Demonstration: Tour the vision controller's guided setup for lighting, area of interest and inspection parameters; explore standard and expert modes
• Inspection Tools: Range of tools and how to choose the best one for specific applications.

Class size is limited.

Call or e-mail to register for this popular training starting January 19. Other dates include:

• Feb. 9, 2010
• March 9, 2010
• April 6, 2010
• May 11, 2010
• June 15, 2010

Contact Ericka Jefferson to register or for more information:

Phone: (847) 285-7231
e-mail: ericka.jefferson@omron.com

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