The mechanical integration of sensors into the machine design is often very demanding and complex. Especially when installation space is tight and the performance requirements for the sensor are high. Learn more about the compact sensors available from Baumer that will save you some headaches during the integration.

Precise profile comparisons in a compact housing - OXM

Thanks to fully integrated measurement functions, the smart Baumer OXM profile sensors offer maximum performance in an extremely compact housing. With the "Profile Matcher" tool, profile comparisons can now be implemented even more easily directly in the production process. Using an intuitive web interface, the good part is simply taught in at the touch of a button and the tolerance thresholds are defined. The measurement result can be converted directly into a switching signal and transmitted to the machine. It doesn't get much easier to implement inline quality control.

Baumer Smart Sensors

Smart Profile Sensors - OX

Summary:  Used for fine positioning of robots and efficient inline checks

  • Compact and easy to use 2d multi-tool profile measruing device
  • Integrated high-performance measurement functions including "Profile Matcher"
  • Profile sensor with high ambient light immunity, IO-Link and Ethernet interfaces
  • Easy cabling thanks to Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Smart Multi-tool profile sensors - OXM

  • Measurement functions for direct output of up to 7 measured values 
  • Linking of measurement tools and position tracking for multifaceted analysis
  • Free configuration in the intuitive web interface
  • Resolution up to 8 µm in Z-direction with red laser
  • Large selection of interfaces and protocols (PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, IO-Link, Modbus TCP)
 Baumer Multi-tool profile sensors OXM

High precision in a compact housing OXM/OXP with blue laser

  • Up to 5 µm resolution in Z-direction within 25 mma measurement
  • Up to 30 µm profile dot pitch within up to 28 mm field of view
  • Stable and precise measurement results on plastic and semi-transparent surfaces
 Baumer Blue Laser

Profile raw data for individual evaluations OXP

  • Output of a calibrated 2D scatter plot for external further processing
  • Sensor parameterisation via intuitive web interface
  • Creation of 3D scatter plots using encoder and trigger input
  • Freely available SDK with sample code
 Baumer Raw Data Sensor


Baumer Sensor Applications

Robot control in container systems - Robot fine positioningThe Baumer OX200 profile sensors guide the robots to the correct position in a container system for rackless storage and handling. The high speed is the key challenge here. The sensor is connected directly to the robot without external software. Signal transmission to the controller takes place via IO-Link in this case. Baumer sensor robot measuring system
Automated suspension of injection-moulded parts - Robot fine positioning
A Baumer OXM200 sensor measures the position of the hooks on a suspension device and then navigates the robot arm with pinpoint accuracy to the correct position for attaching injection-moulded parts. The compact, lightweight housing and simplified wiring (one-cable solution via Power over Ethernet for power supply and data transmission) ensure the flexibility required at the moving robot arm. Easy integration allows for quick commissioning.
 Baumser sensore robotic positioning
Gearwheel position checks - Inline quality control
The blue laser beam of the OXM200 ensures precise, height-based position control of metal gearwheels during the production process. This makes sure the gearwheels are fed in the correct orientation for optimum subsequent processing. The sensor sends a direct signal to the machine to reject the bad part.
 Baumer sensor measure inline quality control
Measurment of the bending angle of a metal object - Inline quality control
Immediately after the bending process, the OXM200 measures whether the bending angle is within the specified tolerance threshold. The measurement result is transmitted directly to the control system thanks to simple data exchange.
 Baumer sensor measure angle
Offset measurement of a thin metal film - Inline quality control
In the production process of e-cigarettes, a metal film needs to be wrapped around the cigarettes. During the process, OX100 sensors measure the offset of the 4-mm-thick metal film, completely immune to reflections.
Baumer sensor measures thin metal
Height control for dark rubber seals - Inline quality control
Thanks to its extreme reliability even towards dark objects, the OX200 profile sensor allows for non-contact height control of black rubber seals at a very low tolerance threshold of only 2 mm. The solution was not only gentler on the material but also more cost-effective than the tactile measuring instrument used previously.
 Baummer sensor measures rubber seals