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PLC UV SENSORS & VIS SENSORS

The PLC UV sensors and VIS sensors serve as precision sensors for the measurement of UV irradiances and illuminances in systems with programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Spectral range, measuring range, operating voltage, and output signal can be selected to match the measurement task and the PLC. The integrated electronics generate a signal voltage that is transmitted with the low interference cable to the PLC. The built-in diffusers provide the required cosine correction. The sensors are calibrated with traceability to the PTB (Physikalisch Technische Bundesanstalt, the German national test authority); after being calibrated, they are shipped with a factory calibration certificate.

Excellent long-term stability is achieved through the use of appropriate materials. Of course, a repair and spare parts service is available for many years. Our product range includes eight spectral ranges and three measuring ranges for the sensors. This means that sensors can be optimally adapted to the application. Going further, the sensors are available for special cases and with customer-specific measurement and spectral ranges.
For small control tasks, the PLC sensors can be connected to an RM-32 panel meter. The RM-32 shows the current irradiance on a 3.5-digit digital display and switches two relay contacts with adjustable warning and alarm signals.

To protect the sensor against contamination and aging (at extremely high irradiance and periodic reference measurements) we recommend our shutter.

APPLICATIONS OF PLC UV SENSORS AND VIS SENSORS

  • Sensors in PLC systems
  • Control of UV LEDs and spotlights
  • Precise measurement of irradiance and illuminance

HIGHLIGHTS OF PLC UV SENSORS AND VIS SENSORS

  • Direct PLC operation
  • Selectable signal output
  • Long-term stability
  • Recalibrateable sensors
  • Integrated electronics 
  • Selectable measurement ranges
  • Shutter optional

SPECIFICATIONS OF PLC UV SENSORS AND VIS SENSORS

Measuring range 0 - 100 mW/cm²
  0 - 200 mW/cm²
  0 - 5000 mW/cm²
Power supply 24 V, 12 V, 5 V or ±5 V
Current input < 15 mA
Signal output 4 – 20 mA, 0 - 10 V, 0 - 2 V
Operation temp. 0 to 60 °C
Storage temp. -10 to 60 °C
Humidity < 80% Non-condensing
Connector 5-pole M12
Dimensions 80 x 40 x 20 mm
Weight 150g

PLC SENSOR SPECTRAL RANGES

UVC 200 - 280 nm
UVB 280 - 315 nm
UVA 315 - 400 nm
UVA+ 330 - 455 nm
UVBB 230 - 400 nm
VISB 400 - 480 nm
VISBG 400 - 570 nm
LUX 380 - 780 nm, V(λ)