A sensor expert in shine

The SICK Glare Sensor Series is designed to recognize objects along the process line on the basis of surface gloss level.

Thanks to the technology patented by Delta-S Technology, which is based on the LED emission, the device distinguishes glossy, matt or diffusive surfaces, such as the difference in brightness between label and pack.

Hence, the reading does not depend on the gloss level but on the variation registered between two digital outputs. The scanning, which employs two array receivers and 8 emitters, has a range of 50 mm; the resolution can be set by the user.

To ensure greater operational safety, red LEDs are transmitted in different directions by creating a 10x13 mm light beam. Thus detection is “immune” to vibration, and reliable even when there are shaky objects along the scan line.