Small, smaller, the smallest: Ultra miniature photoelectric sensor, only a third of the size of a stamp

The miniaturisation of devices is progressing faster and faster and at the same time the detection of very small objects, especially in medical applications, is increasingly automated with sensors.

For this type of application, Panasonic offers the EX-10S series. The EX-10S detects even the smallest mechanical parts such as needles, nozzles, tubes, or cannulas accurately. The optical technology allows to detect even tiny parts reliably without touching them, which ensures a high quality in the production process over the long run.
Both the electronic parts and different colour LEDs for indicating the signal state fit into the ultra miniature sensor. With its compact dimensions and a depth of only 3.5mm, the sensor”s size is only a third of that of a stamp. The small design lends itself to all applications with very limited space. In addition, due to its very narrow beam it is possible to mount the sensors from this series closer together than the predecessor.
The sensors are equipped with special optics. Depending on the sensor type, objects with a diameter of only 0.5 mm can be detected at a distance of up to one meter. The small weight of only a few grams makes it possible to mount the sensor on moving machine parts, for example a conveyor or a gripper.
Features of the EX-10S:

• Miniaturised design for narrow spaces
• Compact dimensions 14.5 x 10 x 3.5 mm (H x L x W)
• Robust plastic housing (IP67)
• Up to 1 meter sensing range
• Detection of objects with a diameter of just 0.5 mm