The slim, forked shape of the WFS has been specially developed for the requirements of the labeling process. The design allows the sensor to be mounted directly on the edge of a label dispenser. Difficulty in detecting the label gap is finally eliminated – the sensor’s switching threshold can be taught-in while the label strip is running. This sophisticated operating concept means the sensor can be adjusted to different labels quickly, easily, and reliably. The fast response time guarantees exceptional repeat accuracy.
| Functional principle | Optical detection principle |
| Fork width | 3 mm |
| Fork depth | 42 mm |
| MDO | Gap between Labels
Size of labels: 2 mm 1) |
| Light source | LED, infrared, Infrared light |
| Switching frequency | 10 kHz 2) |
| 15 kHz 3) | |
| Response time | 50 µs 4) |
| 46 µs 4) | |
| Connection type | Male connector M8, 4-pin |
| Cable, 4-wire 2 m | |
| IO-Link functions | – / ✔, |
| — | |
| standard | |
| Advanced | |
| Advanced functions | — |
| Time measurement + decentralized debouncing | |
| High speed counter + decentralized debouncing | |
| 1) Depends on the label thickness. | |
| 2) With light/dark ratio 1:1. | |
| 3) With light/dark ratio 1:1, typical, during teach-in 6 kHz. | |
| 4) Signal transit time with resistive load. | |
