# Slot Sensor, Transparent Label Detection, 12V to 30VDC, NPN/PNP Output
**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/SFT-10-3/slot-sensor-transparent-label-detection-12v-to
**SKU**: SFT-10-3
**Manufacturer**: DATASENSOR
**Price**: €408.6100
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 50 days (indicative)
## Description
Sensor Output:-; Sensing Range Max:15mm; Supply Voltage DC Min:12V; Supply Voltage DC Max:30V; Output Current:-; Product Range:-; SVHC:No SVHC (15-Jan-2018); Overall Depth:10mm; Overall Heigh
## Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Ip Rating | - |
| Output Type | Digital - PNP / NPN |
| Sensor Type | Slot Sensor |
| Light Source | Yellow LED |
| Product Range | - |
| Qualification | - |
| Sensing Method | - |
| Connection Method | 4 Pin M8 Connector |
| Sensing Range Max | 15mm |
| Supply Voltage Max | 30VDC |
| Supply Voltage Min | 10VDC |
| Sensing Distance Max | 15mm |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 12V |
| Operating Temperature Max | - |
| Operating Temperature Min | - |
## Datasheet
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## **MICROPROCESSOR-BASED SLOT SENSOR FOR TRANSPARENT LABEL DETECTION**
- _**High 10 kHz switching frequency**_
- _**Unique capacitive technology (patent pending)**_
- _**One touch teach system**_
- _**Detection of Transparent labels**_
- _**Both NPN and PNP outputs**_
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The sensor SFT10-3 has been developed to reliably detect transparent labels and its specification means that it will work with virtually all labels. The sensor SFT10-3 has been developed to reliably detect transparent labels and its specification
means that it will work with virtually all labels.
## **The labels**
The SFT10-3 works with any type of label even those with a metallic finish without any of the **The labels** The SFT10-3 works with any type of label even those with a metallic finish without any of the problems you normally experience with other clear label sensors. problems you normally experience with other clear label sensors.
## **Easy setting**
## **Easy setting**
The setting of SFT10-3 is simplicity itself. The operator must only teach the sensor the label The setting of SFT10-3 is simplicity itself. The operator must only teach the sensor the label on on the liner/support and the SFT10-3 will do the rest. the liner/support and the SFT10-3 will do the rest.
## **The outputs**
## **The outputs**
The SFT10-3 offers two outputs PNP and NPN, which are both protected from short circuit The SFT10-3 offers two outputs PNP and NPN, which are both protected from short circuit and and overload. overload.
## **The functionality**
## **The functionality**
The SFT10-3 can be set to work in 4 modes which are selectable on power up: light or dark, The SFT10-3 can be set to work in 4 modes which are selectable on power up: light or dark, as as well as a single or double label detection to manage the latest clear labels with cut outs. well as a single or double label detection to manage the latest clear labels with cut outs. The extremely fast response time eliminates the usual problem of loss of precision at high The extremely fast response time eliminates the usual problem of loss of precision at high speed. speed.
**The installation**
## **The installation**
**The installation** The SFT10-3 is easy to install with two M5 threaded holes. The electrical connection and
The SFT10-3 is easy to install with two M5 threaded holes. The electrical connection and mechanical fixing is compatible with those of the base SF30, therefore it is possible to replace the mechanical fixing is compatible with those of the base SF30, therefore it is possible to SF30 with the SFT10-3 when working with transparent labels that are impossible to detect replace the SF30 with the SFT10-3 when working with transparent labels that are impossible with an optical sensor. to detect with an optical sensor.
Issue 4 Sept 2010
## **TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION**
**Power supply:** ………………………. 12 to 30 Vdc (reverse polarity protected)
**Current Consumption:** …………….. 30 mA max (plus load current)
**Output:** …………………………….... PNP and NPN (with short circuit protection)
**Max load:** …………………………… 100 mA max
**Response time:** ……………………… 50 μ s
**Max size of label:** ………………........ Thickness max. 0.8 mm, min. distance between labels 1mm.
**Dimensions:** …………………………. 10 x 30 x 15 mm
**Distance between mounting holes:** … 15 mm
**Housing:** …………………………….. Anodized aluminium with polycarbonate label
**Connector:** …………………………... M8 male 4 Pole
**Indicator:** ……………………………. Yellow led for active output signal, red for alarm
**Setting:** ………………………………. Push Button teach
**Operation modality:** ………………... Light, dark, single or double label Patent request N°AT2007A000008
## **DIMENSIONS**
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## **Datasensor UK Limited**
17 Wedgwood Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire. OX26 4UL **Tel:** 01869 249800 **Fax:** 01869 249855 **Email:** info@datasensor.co.uk Issue 4 Sept 2010 **Web:** www.datasensor.co.uk
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