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high-performance and reliability. The choice of four communication protocol enables remote set-up and
preconfigured operating modes enable the new adjustment of the fork-sensor between production
Contrinex LG fork sensors to fulfil a wide spectrum batches.IO-Link stores the sensor’s configuration on
of application needs: ‘Standard mode’ provides a local IO-Link Master, which enables plug-and-play
switching frequencies up to 5,000Hz with a operation, eliminating the need to stock pre-
resolution of 0.3mm, while ‘High-resolution mode’ configured sensor variants in spares inventory. The
ensures precise detection of small objects down to compact design and placement of the photoelectric
0.1mm in size. emitter and receiver in a single housing, saves
Where the production batch requires it, space, ensures precise alignment and removes the
switching to ‘Power mode’ increases the need for on-site adjustment.
transmission power of the sensor, reducing its Fast and easy installation is provided by the
sensitivity to dirt or other contamination. For high- choice of clearance mounting holes for M4 fixings.
speed applications, ‘Speed mode’ raises the and an integrated M8 connector. Robust and highly
switching frequency as high as 14,000Hz, ensuring versatile, these metal-cased devices are backwards
reliable sensing of fast-moving targets. The compatible with previous Contrinex LGS models.
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