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Sensors for positioning


The AMS 300i is a type of Laser positioning system listed under the product category of Sensors for positioning. It is specifically classified as a Bar code positioning system.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the technical data and applications for the AMS 300i:

Applications

The AMS 300i is used for various positioning applications, including:

  • Collision protection of cranes and gantry cranes.
  • Positioning of stacker cranes.
  • Positioning of electroplating plants.
  • Positioning of skillet systems and side-tracking skates.

Technical Data

CharacteristicSpecification
Measurement Range200 mm ... 40,000 mm, 200 mm ... 120,000 mm, 200 mm ... 200,000 mm, or 200 mm ... 300,000 mm
Accuracy2 mm, 3 mm, or 5 mm
Reproducibility (3 sigma)0.9 mm, 1.5 mm, 2.1 mm, or 3 mm
Resolution (adjustable)0.001 ... 10 mm
Light sourceLaser, Red
Laser class2
Light spot size / at sensor distance40 mm / 40,000 mm, 100 mm / 120,000 mm, 150 mm / 200,000 mm, or 225 mm / 300,000 mm
Supply voltage $U_B$18 V DC ... 30 V DC
Degree of protectionIP 65
Operational controlsMembrane keyboard
Type of displayLC Display or LED
HousingDiecast zinc/aluminum
Optics coverGlass
Dimensions (W x H x D)84 mm x 166.5 mm x 159 mm (without connector)

Interfaces and Features

The AMS 300i supports a wide array of interfaces, including:

  • CANopen.
  • DeviceNet.
  • EtherCAT.
  • Ethernet.
  • EtherNet IP.
  • Interbus-S.
  • PROFIBUS DP.
  • PROFINET.
  • RS 232.
  • RS 422.
  • RS 485.
  • SSI.

Notable features include:

  • Heating.
  • The sensor is interference-free when installed next to the data transmission system DDLS.

Environmental Conditions

The operating ambient temperature range for the AMS 300i is:

  • Without heating: -30 ... 50 °C.
  • With heating: -5 ... 50 °C.

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