AKUSENSE Area Sensing Fiber Optic Cable for Part Ejection & Falling Detection

Overview

AKUSENSE ML Series Wide Area Head Fiber Optic Sensors are fiber units built with an optical grating (matrix) arrangement: multiple emitter fibers and receiver fibers are lined up side by side across a rectangular or triangular head, so a single fiber amplifier monitors a continuous wide detection area instead of one tiny spot. This makes them ideal for detecting sheets, strips, films, webs, falling parts and labels that cross the sensing window, without needing precise spot alignment. Both diffuse (PD) and through-beam (PT) versions are offered, in head width classes from 10mm up to 120mm. The aluminum head with PE cable jacket is field-cuttable and pairs with AKUSENSE PE1/PE2 fiber amplifiers. Sample test and bulk procurement are supported.

Key Features

• Optical Grating Matrix — multiple emitter + receiver fibers lined up across the head for continuous wide-area detection
• Wide Head Range — rectangular heads in 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 35 / 50 / 120mm width classes, plus triangular head (A10)
• Diffuse & Through-Beam — PD (diffuse) for one-sided mounting; PT (through-beam) for higher reliability across a gap
• Fine Object Detection — minimum detectable object as small as Ø0.05mm on selected models
• Straight & Right-Angle Heads — straight and 90° versions (D / S suffix) for tight mounting spaces
• Aluminum + PE Construction — rigid aluminum sensing head with flexible PE cable jacket
• Field-Cuttable — cut to the required length on site
• Amplifier Compatible — works with AKUSENSE PE1/PE2 series fiber amplifiers

Technical Specifications

Model Selection Table

Note: The model number indicates the effective head width class (e.g. 10ML ≈ 10mm class, 120ML ≈ 120mm class). These fiber heads require a compatible fiber amplifier (PE1/PE2 series), sold separately. Please contact us if you need a specific width or sensing requirement.

Applications

• Sheet, strip, film and web detection across a wide area
• Label and gap detection on packaging lines
• Falling parts and counting across a broad window
• Leading/trailing edge detection of continuous material
• Loop control and breakage detection of thin webs
• Presence/absence monitoring of wide workpieces without precise spot alignment

How to Select

1. Choose sensing method
   Diffuse (PD) when only one side is accessible; through-beam (PT) when emitter and receiver can face each other across the web for higher reliability.
2. Select head width
   Pick a width class that covers your material width; wider heads tolerate lateral misalignment of the web.
3. Match minimum detectable object
   Choose a model whose min. detectable object is smaller than the smallest feature you need to catch (from Ø0.05mm up to Ø14mm).
4. Choose head orientation
   Straight or right-angle (D/S suffix) according to mounting space.
5. Pair with a fiber amplifier
   Use AKUSENSE PE1 (standard) or PE2 (high-speed, IO-Link) series fiber amplifier.