High Power Opto Sensors for Carwash Applications

The ICL-2000 is a dual-channel opto sensor which is specially tailored to operate in car washes. This device replaces two single-channel opto sensors with the advantage of no mutual interaction between each single channel. Four level settings are used for different installation situations in a car wash. The automatic operating mode provides a secure functionality that adjusts to external interferences, deterioration and misalignment of the sensors. The device has semiconductor outputs.

The device settings can be changed with the related software only. It is possible to program eight different basic settings which can be selected via DIP switch. An integrated test button is used for determining sensor alignment and also reporting wire breakage. The alarm output displays if the sensors are too polluted.

The Master/Slave operation provides the possibility to synchronize two of the following amplifiers: ICL-2000, ICL-6000 and ICL-8000. That means that a system of two combined amplifiers works with 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 or even 16 totally independent channels. Using the test input via an external connection, an automatic function test can be activated. The analog output may also be used for the alignment of the sensors.

One LED scale shows the switching status for each channel while another shows that the signal strength is sufficient. An alarm LED and alarm output acts as a contamination indicator and sensor breakdown signal. All connections use quick-connect plugs.

The ICL-6000 is a six-channel opto sensor which is specially tailored to operate in car washes. This device replaces six single-channel opto sensors with the advantage of no mutual interaction between each single channel. Four level settings are used for different installation situations in a car wash. The automatic operating mode provides a secure functionality that adjusts to external interferences, deterioration and misalignment of the sensors. The device has semiconductor outputs.

The device settings can be changed with the related software only. It is possible to program eight different basic settings which can be selected via DIP switch. An integrated test button is used for determining sensor alignment and also reporting wire breakage. The alarm output displays if the sensors are too polluted.

The Master/Slave operation provides the possibility to synchronize two of the following amplifiers: ICL-2000, ICL-6000 and ICL-8000. That means that a system of two combined amplifiers works with 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 or even 16 totally independent channels.

Using the test input via an external connection, an automatic function test can be activated. The analog output may also be used for the alignment of the sensors.One LED scale shows the switching status for each channel while another shows that the signal strength is sufficient. An alarm LED and alarm output acts as a contamination indicator and sensor breakdown signal. All connections use quick-connect plugs.

The ICL-8000 is a eight-channel opto sensor which is specially tailored to operate in car washes. This device replaces eight single-channel opto sensors with the advantage of no mutual interaction between each single channel. Four level settings are used for different installation situations in a car wash. The automatic operating mode provides a secure functionality that adjusts to external interferences, deterioration and misalignment of the sensors. The device has semiconductor outputs.

The device settings can be changed with the related software only. It is possible to program eight different basic settings which can be selected via DIP switch. An integrated test button is used for determining sensor alignment and also reporting wire breakage. The alarm output displays if the sensors are too polluted.

The Master/Slave operation provides the possibility to synchronize two of the following amplifiers: ICL-2000, ICL-6000 and ICL-8000. That means that a system of two combined amplifiers works with 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 or even 16 totally independent channels. Using the test input via an external connection, an automatic function test can be activated. The analog output may also be used for the alignment of the sensors.

One LED scale shows the switching status for each channel while another shows that the signal strength is sufficient. An alarm LED and alarm output acts as a contamination indicator and sensor breakdown signal. All connections use quick-connect plugs.

An amplifier that is specially tailored to operate in car washes (washing gantries and car wash plants). The special programming of this device enables perfect operation in the difficult environmental conditions that exist in the car wash industry. In particular, there are problems with wet and specular walls and floors, reflective vehicle roofs or sudden spray. On one hand, the device is sensitive enough to detect curved windshields and on the other, it is powerful enough for wheel detection during simultaneous high pressure under body and side washing.

At the push of a button, the device shows information about sensor alignment and wiring, such as wire breakage and short-circuits. The fourfold frequency change-over is useful to decouple nearby light barriers. Four level settings allow an adjustment to different operating conditions. The alarm output indicates that the sensors are too contaminated. This compact single-channel amplifier must be mounted on a 11-pin DIN rail socket. A relay output for high switching loads is included.

An amplifier that is special tailored to operate in car washes (washing gantries). It differs from other light barriers of the ISG series in 4-fold frequency switching for better decoupling of the detection ranges if the mounting is very close. Furthermore it differs in an increase of firm capacity during high setting. The light/dark switching is realised via a bond bridge in DIN-socket.

The special programming of this device enables perfect operation in the difficult environmental conditions that exist in the car wash industry. In particular, there are problems with wet and specular walls and floors, reflective vehicle roofs or sudden spray. On one hand, the device is sensitive enough to detect curved windshields and on the other, it is powerful enough for wheel detection during simultaneous high pressure under body and side washing.

At the push of a button, the device shows information about sensor alignment and wiring, such as wire breakage and short-circuits. Four level settings allow an adjustment to different operating conditions. The alarm output indicates that the sensors are too contaminated. This compact single-channel amplifier must be mounted on a 11-pin DIN rail socket. A relay output for high switching loads is included.

Single channel system with automatic operation. Four levels for individual range setting. four frequency settings allow close mounting of adjacent beams. Sensor alignment information and diagnostics are available at the touch of a button. LED indicators for output signal and gain control. Alarm indicator and alarm output. Electronic output stage (PhotoMOS). Test input for functional test by external test equipment.

Two channel multiplexed system with automatic operation. Four levels for individual range setting. Sensor alignment information and diagnostics are available at the touch of a button. LED indicators for output signal and gain control. Alarm indicator and alarm output. Electronic output stage (PhotoMOS). Test input for functional test by external test equipment.

Four-channel multiplexed system with manual and automatic operation modes. This system is extremely dirt resistant and specially tailored to operate in car washes. Menu-driven setup allows individual parameter settings for each channel:

- Automatic mode with 4 levels, manual mode with 2 levels
- Manual gain setting
- Light/dark switching
- Switching delay (on/off) 0-60 s

Sensor error monitoring shows error messages on the LCD display during normal operation. Info screens for each channel indicate the current settings and performance. Detailed performance and error information are indicated in diagnostic mode. The Master/Slave operation makes it possible to synchronize several amplifiers of the series ISM-4xxx and ISM-8xxx. This function is essential due to strong reflections if more than one amplifier is used in a car wash.

Test input for functional test by external test equipment. The PC-Interface allows the user to connect the ISM device to a computer and use the WinISM software to display device functions and set all device parameters. LED indicators for output signal and sensor error per each channel. Alarm indicator, alarm and error output. Electronic output stage (PhotoMOS). Plug connector version for easy installation.

Eight-channel multiplexed system with manual and automatic operation modes. This system is extremely dirt resistant and specially tailored to operate in car washes. Menu-driven setup allows individual parameter settings for each channel:

- Automatic mode with 4 levels, manual mode with 2 levels
- Manual gain setting
- Light/dark switching
- Switching delay (on/off) 0-60 s

Sensor error monitoring shows error messages on the LCD display during normal operation. Info screens for each channel indicate the current settings and performance. Detailed performance and error information are indicated in diagnostic mode. The Master/Slave operation makes it possible to synchronize several amplifiers of the series ISM-4xxx and ISM-8xxx. This function is essential due to strong reflections if more than one amplifier is used in a car wash.

Test input for functional test by external test equipment. The PC-Interface allows the user to connect the ISM device to a computer and use the WinISM software to display device functions and set all device parameters. LED indicators for output signal and sensor error per each channel. Alarm indicator, alarm and error output. Electronic output stage (PhotoMOS). Plug connector version for easy installation.