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Hygienic Time-of-Flight Sensor for Food and Pharmaceuticals

The P2PY111 time-of-flight sensor with wintec (wenglor interference-free technology) stands for reliable object detection under the highest hygiene requirements. Its seal-to-counter design with no holes prevents the accumulation of contamination. With an IP69K degree of protection, FDA compliant materials and ECOLAB certification, the sensor is the right choice for demanding food and pharmaceutical applications. Thanks to DS technology, it also detects dark, shiny and transparent objects such as films, glass bottles or vials precisely and reliably.

The Benefits

Stainless Steel Housing for Hygienic Applications

  • Suitable for use directly above exposed food products and in pharmaceutical settings

  • Prevents the accumulation of dirt in the housing area

  • FDA compliant for applications in the food industry

High Robustness and Long Service Life

  • Resistant to high-pressure cleaning with up to 100 bar and a water temperature of up to 80 °C thanks to IP69K degree of protection

  • Insensitive to strong temperature fluctuations

  • Resistant to cleaning agents with ECOLAB approval

Reliable Detection of Transparent Objects

  • High reception sensitivity for precise and reliable detection

  • Reliable detection of transparent films and packaging materials

  • Reliable detection of glass bottles and vials in pharmaceutical applications

Proven DS Technology

  • Reliable detection of dark, shiny and transparent surfaces

  • Large working range of up to 10,000 mm

  • Reliable operation in strong ambient light up to 100,000 lux

  • High resistance to external interference

Mounting Technology for Hygiene Sensors

Mounting Console

  • Gap-free passage through the system wall

  • For straight mounting surfaces with no angle correction required

Mounting Console with Angle Compensation

  • Gap-free passage through the system wall

  • Suitable for straight and sloping mounting surfaces

  • Angle compensation up to 10°

  • Quick and easy sensor adjustment

Mounting Clamp

  • Installation directly on the system

  • Hygienic screws included in the scope of delivery

Impressive Features of the P2PY111 Laser Distance Sensors Time of Flight

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Teach-In Key
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Hygienic Design
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Optical Lens
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Labeling
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Status LEDs
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Mounting
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Cable Connection

Which Applications Is the Time-of-Flight Sensor Suitable for?

Detection of Transparent Injection Solution Bags

In the pharmaceutical industry, injection solutions are filled into bags by the manufacturer and later transferred into vials. A ToF laser distance sensor in a hygienic stainless steel housing reliably detects the transparent bags and controls the handling robot, ensuring a continuous flow of material. Thanks to its hygienic design, the sensor remains clean and free of contaminants and bacteria. With FDA-compliant materials and ECOLAB certification, it is suitable for demanding environments in the pharmaceutical and food industries.

Level Measurement in Meat Grinders

In the food industry, the fill level in meat grinders must be reliably measured despite changing products, moisture, and cleaning cycles. A ToF laser distance sensor in a stainless steel housing is installed vertically above the feed hopper and performs a non-contact measurement of the fill level during feeding. This ensures a continuous supply of material, prevents empty runs and dry running of the meat grinder, and guarantees consistent utilization of the system. Thanks to its IP69K degree of protection and hygienic housing design, the sensor withstands high-pressure and foaming agent cleaning without any loss of function.

Questions and Answers on the Hygienic P2PY111 Time-of-Flight Sensor

The hygienic design makes the sensor suitable for industries with particularly high hygiene requirements. These include, in particular, the food and beverage industry and the pharmaceutical industry.
The sensor meets the degree of protection IP69K. This means that it is protected against high-pressure cleaning with up to 100 bar and a water temperature of up to 80 °C.
The ECOLAB approval confirms the resistance to selected cleaning and disinfecting agents. Certified products are therefore suitable for frequent and intensive cleaning processes in hygienic and washdown areas.
Thanks to the innovative wintec technology with dynamic sensitivity, the sensor also reliably detects challenging objects – regardless of color, gloss, surface structure or inclination angle. These include, for example, films, bottles or vials.
The sensor has a hygienic mounting tube. It can be easily integrated into the respective system using suitable mounting consoles or clamps. The connection cable runs protected inside the pipe and can therefore be safely routed out of the hygienic area.
Sensors for washdown areas are usually fixed with holes and screws and have an exposed plug connector. Dirt and bacteria can accumulate in these areas. Hygienic sensors, on the other hand, have no holes or gaps and are mounted via a mounting tube. This systematically reduces potential dirt spots.

Selection Guide for Robust Time-of-Flight Sensors

Hygienic Design for Applications in the Pharmaceutical and Food Industry

  • Hygienic design with no holes or gaps

  • FDA compliant materials for hygienically sensitive applications

  • Resistant to high pressure cleaning thanks to IP69K degree of protection 

  • Resistant to cleaning agents with ECOLAB approval

  • Captive optical lens for maximum process reliability

Washdown Design for Use in Splash Water Areas

  • Resistant to high pressure cleaning thanks to IP69K degree of protection

  • Resistant to cleaning agents with ECOLAB approval

  • Captive optical lens for maximum process reliability

Heavy-Duty for Harsh Industrial Environments and Welding Applications

  • Interchangeable optical lens

  • Easy replacement in the event of wear due to welding spatter and flying sparks

  • PMMA, CR-39 or glass interchangeable lenses

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