SICK - Product Announcements

The new series of DFS60 Incremental Encoders can be programmed to accommodate any value from 1 to 65,536 pulses per revolution (PPR) — something no other encoder can do. SICK is the only company to offer output voltage and zero set position programming through the software interface. This highly robust encoder features a revolutionary mechanical design and a metal code disc that provides ... (read more)

The MZ2Q-C Magnetic Cylinder Sensor is the first magnetic cylinder sensor with two programmable switching points for C-slot cylinders, reducing installation and wiring costs. SICK is currently the only company to offer this "2 in 1" sensor concept, providing users greater functional reliability with rapid piston movements, two-fold final position detection in pneumatic cylinders, and the pr... (read more)

The flat housing of this newest capacitive sensor offers numerous mounting options, while maintaining room for visibility of 2 LEDs as well as push-button teach-in functionality.

As a result of its thin design, the CQ28 offers numerous mounting options, including clamp fitting, tie-wrap mounting, and recessed installation. It features two LEDs, which show the current switching... (read more)

The BKS/PKS/XKS Encoders are similar to the BTF/PRF wire draw encoders, but have a different mechanical design than our other wire draw encoders. The new encoders are directly mounted to the wire draw mechanism, eliminating additional accuracy deviations from a shaft coupling.

• The BKS wire draw encoders provide an absolute output, with a SSI interface.
• The PKS wire... (read more)

With high resolution and fast switching speeds, the HLG augments the versatile array of existing light grid solutions from SICK. Ideal applications for the HLG include part counting and leading edge detection on a conveyor.

The HLG offers a higher resolution than the company's ELG Light Grids, resulting in a much smaller minimum detectable object (MDO) size of 2 mm. The HLG Light G... (read more)

This new sensor enhances the company's position as the leader in distance measurement products. The DS30 combines simple push button setup with incredible detection performance – all in an industry standard housing. The DS30 line is a proximity style sensor with a single PNP or NPN output capable of detecting virtually any target within its 2-meter range.

What makes the DS30 ... (read more)

The UF3 Ultrasonic Fork Sensor is ideal for solving challenging detection applications in the packaging and printing industries.

Modern labeling machines are confronted with countless styles of label materials and surface variants. The new UF3 Ultrasonic Fork Sensor is designed to meet these challenges. This new product augments SICK's extensive line of fork, contrast, luminescent... (read more)

Configure, align and diagnose…at the speed of light.

The C4000 Select Safety Light Curtain is unique because it allows customers to use DIP switches for configuration -- rather than a PC, offers an integrated laser alignment tool, condensed, intuitive diagnostics, and the ability to cascade three C4000 Select pairs or a S300/S3000 Safety Laser Scanner.

The C4000... (read more)

Using the most powerful imaging technology available, SICK offers aggressively priced hand-held scanners that are able to decode all standard one-dimensional and two-dimensional codes used in the industry, as well as perform Optical Character Recognition (OCR).

IT3800/IT3820 Linear Imagers
The 3800 linear series readers are built to withstand years of drops, vibration, extreme... (read more)

KT10-2
The KT10-2 is the next generation of the KT10 Contrast Sensor. The KT10-2 maintains the exceptionally high switching frequency of 25 kHz (20 ƒÝsec response time). New features include an easy-to-read bar graph display and 2 light exits. The bar graph display provides visible confirmation of the teach-in and can be used to monitor the sensor's status. The sensor's two in... (read more)

OES3 - the Third Generation Chip for Background Suppression
The OES3 sensors utilize a multi-segmented receiver array that allows for better background suppression performance. Also, the unique Active Area Management feature allows for the elimination of false readings from reflective surfaces or influences of other sensors in the same environment. Twenty-plus years of custom ASIC... (read more)

SICK's new UE44x7 remote Safety Controllers provide a variety of unique solutions for both local and distributed safety control systems. These controllers, which can be easily integrated into stand-alone, DeviceNet and DeviceNet Safety network applications, are ideal for a variety of safety-relevant industrial controls applications. The IP 67 enclosure rating of the UE4457 and UE4427 Controller... (read more)

The IVC-3D camera is the first and only 3D Smart Camera, and to help customers solve more applications, SICK is adding four new versions.

The IVC 3D-30 is a short-range 3D camera designed for very detailed inspection applications. The IVC3D-30 is capable of measurements down to 15 microns. The camera is still capable of 5000 profiles per second, making it ideal for precision m... (read more)

The IVC -2D product family has expanded to handle more industry-specific applications. The IVC-2D Reader adds flexibility to an already powerful tool - now with the ability to read bar codes, 2D data matrix codes and do OCR and optical character verification (OCV).

The system is available in both high- and standard-resolution versions.

Along with adding new func... (read more)

Ruler E 3D Camera

The Ruler E is a fast camera that provides real world calibrated data for three dimensional vision inspections. The Ruler E 3D Camera has a built-in laser and optics for a predefined field of view, which makes it easy to install. The integration of the lighting and the camera into a robust IP 65 housing makes the Ruler E an ideal solution for more aggressive e... (read more)

This new addition to the SICK line of laser distance measurement sensors is able to connect two separate sensors into one common controller – reducing costs and making it easier to install – all while maintaining the level of performance you've come to expect from SICK.

The new OD-MAX sensor system is ideal for applications where distance measurement is required in the mi... (read more)

The Flexi Controller (UE410 Flexi Series) is a modular safety-rated controller that provides configurable logic without using any software. Users can realize the benefits of integrated safety logic without using a computer to program the device, saving time and simplifying setup. The Flexi Controller provides a unique solution for safety-relevant applications. Historically, safety logic has bee... (read more)

New Safety Laser Scanners from SICK provide added flexibility and value to customers. The S3000 Short Range features a 4-meter safety field, ideal for applications such as slower moving vehicles or static applications where large safety fields are not necessary.

Also new – the S3000 Professional CMS Safety Laser Scanner (Contour Measurement & Safety) for mobile vehicle appl... (read more)

The M4000 Standard multiple light beam safety device from SICK protects a perimeter up to 70 meters with beam spacing of 300, 400, 450, 500, and 600 mm.

The M4000 is ideal for guarding robot cells, manufacturing cells, an opening in a fence, and more. Using corner mirrors enables the M4000 to protect up to 4-sided applications, such as for an entire robot cell (360-degree protection)... (read more)

The ICR840 from SICK is a 2D-area imager that is ideal for directly marked part identification applications, enabling better traceability. It is a good solution for applications in which directly marked stationary objects (e.g. electronic components or parts supplied to automotive or aerospace industries) require identification.

The ICR840 offers a high resolution - 1.3 mega-pixels (... (read more)

The UC12 and UM18 enhance SICK's range of solutions for detection and distance measurement applications. These new sensors are ideal for installations where space is critical.

The UC12 offers single push teach for three modes: teach on target, teach-in window, and teach-in background (foreground suppression). This provides flexibility to meet a variety of application requirements. It has a ... (read more)

The CVS family of vision sensors includes four color vision sensor solutions, the CVS1 Easy, CVS2, CVS3 and the CVS4 – the industry's first true optical character recognition (OCR) sensor. These new sensors offer an affordable solution for vision applications that would otherwise require more complicated vision systems.

These color-based vision sensors are ideal for a variety of applications, in... (read more)

The V4000 Press Brake Safety System is the first vision based system for complete safeguarding on press brake machines in the metal working and automotive applications. (read more)

The IN4000 from SICK is a non-contact safety position sensor that replaces traditional contact devices that are prone to wear and failure, reducing downtime caused by replacing worn out switches. The IN4000 is a control reliable sensor that is activated by metal, so it does not require a separate coded actuator. The IN4000 is also extremely flexible in that it can be connected directly to an IN400... (read more)

The new S300 Safety Laser Scanner is the smallest and lightest safety-rated laser scanner available on the market. It offers unique capabilities to help solve your most challenging safety applications – such as applications where the available space to install the scanner is limited or where a large scanning angle is required.

The S300 reduces downtime and helps eliminate damage, injuries and ac... (read more)