The global recycling industry continually seeks to reduce the cost of sorting and separating mixed-metal scrap. With the introduction of induction sorting, designers require sensors that operate accurately and at high speed to identify and separate fast-moving streams of ferrous and non-ferrous material in a single pass. Rugged inductive Smart Sensors from Contrinex, embedded immediately below the delivery belt, provide continuous high-speed detection across the full width of a conveyor.
Customer Values
- Embeddable inductive Smart Sensors differentiate clearly between target material types, detecting non-ferrous metal and triggering separation accurately and reliably
- A single array of sensors provides continuous detection across the full width of a conveyor
- Smart Sensors are easily able to identify material on fast-moving conveyors thanks to 1,000 Hz sensing frequency
- Industry-standard IO-Link connectivity provides a single interface to the machine control system
- Cumulative operating data for predictive maintenance, including temperature and operating-cycle count, is recorded in on-board data storage
- Sensor configurations are stored locally, allowing plug-and-play replacement of sensors when needed
- Proven technology ensures highly reliable fit-and-forget operation with no manual intervention
Specific Product Benefits
- Robust, metal-cased inductive Smart Sensors are ideal for easy integration
- Multi-channel monitoring circuitry allows users to define up to 5 customized output thresholds
- Sophisticated sensing electronics deliver high-precision analog output signals
- High-speed device-to-device communication enables decentralized data-processing and decision making
- Smart Sensors are individually shielded and EMC immune, eliminating interference when multiple devices operate in close proximity
- Dedicated service-data blocks hold device-specific data including product ID, location and serial number
- Visible LED indicators enable sensors to self-identify on demand, simplifying commissioning and trouble-shooting routines
- Industry-standard −25°C to +70°C operating range
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