Microsonic · Label Sensors
esf-1 Series Label and Splice Sensor
Ultrasonic label and splice sensor in a very compact fork housing that reliably detects labels even at high label speeds.
Key Features
- Fork housing with very compact dimensions
- 3 Teach-in methods and simplified QuickTeach
- Response time below 300 µs; for high web speeds
- 2 switching outputs for label/splice detection and web-break monitoring
- IO-Link interface, Smart Sensor Profile and recipe management via IO-Link
- 3 LEDs and 1 button on the housing; Teach-in via button or pin 5
- Optional set-up and commissioning support with LinkControl
Models
esf-1 model codes by output and fork depth — click a product code to download the manufacturer's technical datasheet (PDF)
Common to all models
- Fork Width
- 6 mm
| Product Code | Output | Fork Depth |
|---|---|---|
| esf-1/CF/A technical datasheet (PDF, opens in a new tab) | 1 x Push-Pull, IO-Link | 70 mm |
| esf-1/CDF/A technical datasheet (PDF, opens in a new tab) | 1 x Push-Pull + 1 x pnp, IO-Link | 70 mm |
| esf-1/7/CDF/A technical datasheet (PDF, opens in a new tab) | 1 x Push-Pull + 1 x pnp, IO-Link | 86 mm |
| esf-1/15/CDF/A technical datasheet (PDF, opens in a new tab) | 1 x Push-Pull + 1 x pnp, IO-Link | 165 mm |
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