September 2001

NEW PRODUCTS, from Omron:
F160 Vision Sensor
Extra-wide Field of View Camera Head for F10 Pattern Matching Sensor
E3Z-B PET Bottle and Transparent Material Sensor
E3Z-TA Visible Red LED Through-Beam Sensor
S82J Provides DIN Rail Mount & Universal Input Capability
E5ZN Modular Temperature Controller

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The F160 enlists high speed, two-camera image capture. Advanced vision algorithm processing like Quest OCR, "variable box" technology and "flexible search" is used to address more complex applications with greater precision. The on-screen menu system offers the "wizard" menu for beginners and the "expert" menu for those with more experience.The use of Flash-RAM memory cards expands the memory capacity to handle multiple product lines.
Read more about the F160.
See what Omron has to say about the F160.
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The F10-S50R camera head has an extra wide sensing area which allows larger objects and label areas to be inspected using the same powerful grayscale vision-based pattern matching. The camera head is easy to use and has one-button teaching setup on the F10 amplifiers.
Click here for further specifications and benefits.
Learn about the F10 Pattern Matching Sensor here.

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Omron developed the E3Z-B PET (polyethylene terephthalate) Bottle Detector to address a 50% demand in Japan and a skyrocketing market demand in Europe and the U.S. Many beverage companies have recently switched from glass and other plastic materials to PET bottles for their products. These manufacturers will be faced with a technical challenge when it comes to reliably sensing the transparent PET bottles, especially those with thin walls, square cross sections, varying shapes and sizes, and even those that have to be stacked. Omron has developed a solution utilizing a unique optics design called "Inner View", that enables the E3Z-B to reliably perform on the customer's production line. Click here to find out more about this sensor.

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The E3Z-TA has been developed to help reduce the installation time and maintenance costs typically required to set up through-beam sensors. With the pin-point LED and integrated IC design, longer sensing distances (10m) can be achieved using a visible red LED as opposed to the standard IR type. Read more here.

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These new models will replace the 120 VAC and 240 VAC input models currently available from Omron. The DIN rail mounting models have a built-in bracket model for easy installation without ordering a separate bracket. New models are UL508 approved and can be used at 100% load in UL508A Industrial Control Panel applications. Class 2 output is suitable for DC input sensors and use in DeviceNet applications. Click here for further key features and benefits of the S82J family.

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Omron's E5ZN Dual Loop DIN-Rail Mountable Temperature Controller - key features:

• Two loops (inputs/outputs) per controller
• Up to 16 controllers (32 loops) can be stacked together for maximum flexibility
• DIN-Rail mountable for mounting in panels
• Thin width of only 22.5 mm saves space
• RS-485 serial communications allow these controllers to communicate with OCs and PLCs for total system integration
• Quick-connect connectors make stacking controllers easy and minimize wiring for communication and supply power; autotuning is standard
• 3 year warranty

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Even though summer has left us and we are approaching the cooler months, humidity can still be a problem.

When humidity is high, the air around us acts like a sponge and absorbs moisture. When this air is compressed by your plant air compressor, the moisture in the air is also compressed. Because of the heat of compression, this moisture stays in suspension.
As air flows from the compressor it begins to cool and water vapor condenses (also referred to as the dewpoint.) The lower the dewpoint, the more water will be removed. Air dryers reduce the dewpoint levels. This removes the moisture that can shorten component life and cause rust in air lines, which in turn can lead to clogging and contribute to costly downtime.

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Some customers may have questions regarding a specific application that require a precise answer. For this reason, we have highly qualified Product Specialists here at Knotts. Find out here about who they are and how they can help you.

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