1. Industrial Sensors - Product News 2005 - Page 1 Industrial Sensors – Product News 2005 More information at www.sick.comwww.sick.com Miniature photoelectric switch W 4-3: The efficient space-saver Minimum space requirement, maximum flexibility. The flat housing with metal threads guarantees maximum integration capability. Large object variety, high detection reliability. The reliable detection of small, transparent and highly reflective objects is achieved with a new optical concept. Small sensor, big in action. Performance under any environmental conditions. Whether you have damp environments or sprays, flash-lamps or strong electromagnetic interference, the series operates largely independently of environmental conditions.

2. Industrial Sensors - Product News 2005 - Page 2 Industrial Sensors – Product News 2005 More information at www.sick.comwww.sick.com Small photoelectric switch family W 18-3: The packaging specialist Slender housing, wide area of use. Universal operational readiness regardless of the machine environment and the operating conditions also allows installation in machines and plant with limited space. Optical light flashes found in industry will not disturb. Comprehensive use, high detection reliability. Autocollimation allows reliable object detection from zero distance onwards. Proximity switches reliably detect objects with critical surfaces or unusual structures. Simple operation, reliable regulation. Object in the beam path, press the button, done! Simplest possible scanning distance adjustment via teach-in. The 360° indicator LED provides rapid status information during start-up or operation.

3. Industrial Sensors - Product News 2005 - Page 3 Industrial Sensors – Product News 2005 More information at www.sick.comwww.sick.com Standard photoelectric switch family W 27-3: The all-rounder in material handling The robust all-rounder for universal use. This all-rounder photoelectric switch can handle (almost) anything! -heavy vibrations or impacts -low-temperature use -universal power supply -Ex-zones (ATEX) Press the button and it’s ready sooner. Doesn’t lose any time! Simply press the button and the sensor is adjusted for the object within seconds. This considerably shortens equipping times. Compact laser, large scanning distance. The optimum solution for new applications. This laser technology reliably detects the smallest of objects at long scanning distances.

4. Industrial Sensors - Product News 2005 - Page 4 Industrial Sensors – Product News 2005 More information at www.sick.comwww.sick.com Standard photoelectric switch family W 27-3Ex: Reliable use in Ex-zones Standard-compliant sensors and protection housings W 27-3 Ex series devices correspond to Categories 3G and 3D (ATEX) Product family consists of scanner with background suppression, photoelectric switch and through-beam system Infrared light and red light for long scanning distances and ranges

5. Industrial Sensors - Product News 2005 - Page 5 Industrial Sensors – Product News 2005 More information at www.sick.comwww.sick.com Standard photoelectric switch family W 23-2: More rapid alignment through visible red light Plug & play: photoelectric reflex switch and energetic scanner Visible red light beam of 645 nm simplifies alignment of photoelectric proximity switch Energetic photoelectric proximity switches: easy teach-in, rapidly ready for operation Easily visible function control with new 360° indicator LEDs

6. Industrial Sensors - Product News 2005 - Page 6 Industrial Sensors – Product News 2005 More information at www.sick.comwww.sick.com WLL 170-2 fibre-optic system: Series for a variety of industrial requirements With the comprehensive LL3 series of fibre-optic cables IP 66 enclosure rating for harsh industrial requirements Longer ranges for even more reliable detection Higher switching frequencies: now 2,000 Hz for even quicker switching Sensitivity setting now with 10-gear potentiometer – no tools required Second generation products fully compatible with first generation

7. Industrial Sensors - Product News 2005 - Page 7 Industrial Sensors – Product News 2005 More information at www.sick.comwww.sick.com VTB 18 photoelectric proximity switch: With precise background suppression Cylindrical scanner with adjustable scanning distance and background suppression Above-average large scanning range of 30 to 130mm Precise switching point, small transition zone between scanning range and background suppression Reliable detection of dark and small objects Simple adjustment: visible, red transmission light and small light spot

8. Industrial Sensors - Product News 2005 - Page 8 Industrial Sensors – Product News 2005 More information at www.sick.comwww.sick.com CVS 2 color vision sensor: Sort objects with the teachable colour sensor Sorts up to 15 colours – distinguishes simple patterns Sorts up to 15 colours and detect simple patterns Teach-in of differing colours Data output via standard RS-232 serial interface or digital switching outputs Detection of objects with one or two colours Parameter cloning: parameters that have been set once can easily be transferred to other devices Large scanning distances and detection area

9. Industrial Sensors - Product News 2005 - Page 9 Industrial Sensors – Product News 2005 More information at www.sick.comwww.sick.com IVC 2D smart camera from SICK|IVP: A glance suffices The freely programmable camera Freely programmable with comprehensive image-processing library Camera and accessories: all from a single source Industrial Ethernet connection for simple remote diagnosis Robust, industry-oriented housing Plug-compatible connections for trigger and illumination

10. Industrial Sensors - Product News 2005 - Page 10 Industrial Sensors – Product News 2005 More information at www.sick.comwww.sick.com IVC 3D smart camera from SICK|IVP: 2D programming with 3D results! The freely programmable 3D camera The all-in-one solution: with integrated lens, integrated illumination and integrated evaluation Measure volumes, profiles and shapes – regardless of object colour Reliable function even under harsh industrial conditions High immunity against ambient light Extremely quick image detection for rapidly moving objects Encoder input for undistorted images

11. Industrial Sensors - Product News 2005 - Page 11 Industrial Sensors – Product News 2005 More information at www.sick.comwww.sick.com DRS 61 incremental encoder from SICK|STEGMANN: Greater flexibility between 1 and 8,192 lines Freely programmable for a variety of applications Users can individually program any line number between 1 and 8,192 Simple zero-pulse teach-in on the encoder itself at the press of a button Wide range of flanges and hollow shafts

12. Industrial Sensors - Product News 2005 - Page 12 Industrial Sensors – Product News 2005 More information at www.sick.comwww.sick.com DKS 40 incremental encoder from SICK|STEGMANN: Saves valuable installation space Just 50 mm external diameter with solid die-cast zinc housing Extremely compact, particularly robust and economical All conventional line numbers between 1 and 2,048 Ideal for monitoring rotation on axes in all conventional industrial applications

13. Industrial Sensors - Product News 2005 - Page 13 Industrial Sensors – Product News 2005 More information at www.sick.comwww.sick.com DKV 60 measuring wheel incremental encoder from SICK|STEGMANN: Plug & play: screw on, connect, measure For precise speed regulation on the conveyor belt itself Determines the position and speed of conveyor belts Guarantees continuous material flow Compact, fully integrated design Adaptation to all conventional conveyor belt types through differing measuring drum surfaces Highly abrasion-proof

14. Industrial Sensors - Product News 2005 - Page 14 Industrial Sensors – Product News 2005 More information at www.sick.comwww.sick.com HIPERDRIVE® HRA 71from SICK|STEGMANN: Integrated positioning drive with absolute measurement system for format adjustment Motor, drive, absolute encoder, control and power electronic integrated High holding torque Steps per revolution: 1024 Profibus DP interface Versions: - 1Nm / 280rpm - 4Nm / 75rpm - 7Nm / 46rpm - 9Nm / 36rpm

15. Industrial Sensors - Product News 2005 - Page 15 Industrial Sensors – Product News 2005 More information at www.sick.comwww.sick.com UC 12 ultrasonic sensor: The solution when space is limited Variable use for varying application requirements For short-range detection up to 350 mm With PNP and NPN switching output Simple operation with teach-in button Integrated scanner and OBSB Mode (object between sensor and background)

16. Industrial Sensors - Product News 2005 - Page 16 Industrial Sensors – Product News 2005 More information at www.sick.comwww.sick.com UM 18 ultrasonic sensor: Precision under any conditions Available in three variants: with 1 or 2 switching outputs or with analogue output Operates highly reliably regardless of colour, material, surface and illumination For transparent objects, glass, liquids Also reliable in extreme environments with dust, dirt and vapours Teach-in function and temperature compensation

17. Industrial Sensors - Product News 2005 - Page 17 Industrial Sensors – Product News 2005 More information at www.sick.comwww.sick.com Inductive INOX sensors: Your complete menu in "Food & Beverage" for greater economic efficiency Resistant to acids, lye-based solutions, and cleaning agents due to the entire construction being made from stainless steel A sensor solution for wet environments in the food and beverage processing industry (sensor + cable + junction box) Specially developed for use in the food processing industry High level of protection for extremely stringent requirements (IP 69K) Entirely encased in V4A stainless steel Sensors with 3 x sensing distances for, increased plant in-service availability Protected and optimised connection of the wiring to peripherals of the system by the use of IP 69K junction boxes

18. Industrial Sensors - Product News 2005 - Page 18 Industrial Sensors – Product News 2005 More information at www.sick.comwww.sick.com CQ 28 capacitive sensor: Easy integration through extremely flat housing Reliable measurement at up to 10 mm switching distance Just 46 x 28 x 5.5 mm High electromagnetic compatibility Teach-in function for ranges up to 10 mm Short-circuit and reverse-polarity protected Contamination control IP 68

19. Industrial Sensors - Product News 2005 - Page 19 Industrial Sensors – Product News 2005 More information at www.sick.comwww.sick.com KT 10-2 contrast scanner: Very good contrast resolution at high cycle rates Drift correction: switching threshold readjustment for changing conditions Automatic drift correction for high detection reliability Low response time, high switching frequency, high cycle rates of up to 30 kHz Stores five different surfaces Precise light spot and RGB diode ensure accurate detection and reproducible results Bar display for teach-in or during operation Diagnostic function

20. Industrial Sensors - Product News 2005 - Page 20 Industrial Sensors – Product News 2005 More information at www.sick.comwww.sick.com KT 8 contrast scanner with CAN interface: For parameter administration, online diagnosis and process documentation Parameter administration via central machine panel CAN interface for parameter administration, online diagnosis and process documentation, e. g. in the pharmaceutical industry (CFR 21, Part 11) Acquisition of RGB measurement values: for separate output of component colours Drift correction: switching threshold readjustment to meet changing conditions Contamination control when optical lens surfaces become dirty

21. Industrial Sensors - Product News 2005 - Page 21 Industrial Sensors – Product News 2005 More information at www.sick.comwww.sick.com CS 8 color sensor: For high switching frequencies of up to 10 kHz With bar display for visualising colour quality and colour tolerance 1-channel or 4-channel Simple teach-in function Manual adjustment of colour tolerance via plus/minus button High switching frequencies of up to 10 kHz Very good colour resolution Interchangeable lens

22. Industrial Sensors - Product News 2005 - Page 22 Industrial Sensors – Product News 2005 More information at www.sick.comwww.sick.com OD max distance sensor: For object-independent measurement High-end system for maximum short- range accuracy For maximum short-range accuracy demands CMOS technology allows object- independent measurement even with shiny or dark surfaces High-end system: sensor head and amplifier unit with integrated arithmetic functions High measurement accuracy Five switching outputs, two analogue outputs (current and voltage)

23. Industrial Sensors - Product News 2005 - Page 23 Industrial Sensors – Product News 2005 More information at www.sick.comwww.sick.com DT 10 distance sensor: Analogue plug & play sensor for medium ranges High measurement accuracy – even with ambient light effects 4 – 20mA analogue output High measurement accuracy Visible red light Power-on LED Immune to ambient light sources (HF lamps)

24. Industrial Sensors - Product News 2005 - Page 24 Industrial Sensors – Product News 2005 More information at www.sick.comwww.sick.com DME 5000 distance sensor with HIPERFACE®: High-bay stacking with millisecond cycles Precise positioning at distances of up to 300 m Measurement range optimised for small part stores and pallet warehouses Very rapid measurement time with maximum accuracy Comfortable commissioning with illuminated LC display Simple mounting and alignment thanks to new mounting system and visible red light Simultaneous display of measurement value, status and diagnosis Automated initialisation through Preset function Contamination control when optical lens surfaces become dirty

25. Industrial Sensors - Product News 2005 - Page 25 Industrial Sensors – Product News 2005 More information at www.sick.comwww.sick.com Profiler: Laser line sensor for surface profile detection Profile detection with just one sensor The stand-alone solution With integrated display for direct monitoring of processes Simple, rapid commissioning Three switching outputs, one analogue output 30 mm parallel laser

26. Industrial Sensors - Product News 2005 - Page 26 Industrial Sensors – Product News 2005 More information at www.sick.comwww.sick.com ELG 1 automation light grid: The standard light grid for switching applications Light grid for standard applications in many industrial segments Large choice of detection heights, ranges and beam separation Robust aluminum housing Simple transition from standard photoelectric switches to the ELG 1 thanks to compatible pin occupancy

27. Industrial Sensors - Product News 2005 - Page 27 Industrial Sensors – Product News 2005 More information at www.sick.comwww.sick.com MLG Profibus automation light grid: With integrated interface in the housing The ideal combination: light grid and bus node in one housing Large choice of detection heights, ranges and beam separations Sensor and control system are simply slotted in Rapid data transmission and system- friendly control through special SICK GSD file: all parameters and functions are determined in size-optimised data sets Ready for operation after just a few mouse-clicks

28. Industrial Sensors - Product News 2005 - Page 28 Industrial Sensors – Product News 2005 More information at www.sick.comwww.sick.com ASI-S24261 AS-i stainless steel field module: For use under harsh conditions Field module for standard sensors IP 69K enclosure rating V4A stainless steel housing Digital inputs and outputs (4I /4O) Connection of 2- or 3-wire sensors AS-i Version 2.1