Convenient installation and operation

wherever very small or transparent objects need to be detected in confined installation conditions, the use of fiber optic cables is the best choice. With the OCF fiber optic sensor, this technology can be used even more easily and reliably.
Two spring-loaded latches allow the OCF to be mounted on a top-hat rail with one hand. The fiberlock system simplifies the mounting of the light guides. After selecting one of the six operating modes and the intelligent maintenance functions, the OCF then works reliably under all conditions, contributing to high system performance and availability.

Product benefits

Best possible performance in every application
Thanks to six operating modes for precise detection in a wide range of applications.

Dual channel: smart and yet fast
Two switching outputs for fast processes and diagnostic functions via IO-Link.

Quick setup and intuitive menu navigation
OLED display, logical three-button operation and a guided, 9-language menu.

Intelligent clamping system and fiberlocking
Tool-free installation and simple insertion of the fiber optics.

Typical applications

Detection of small parts

Screws in a spiral conveyor

• Task: Checking whether the rail is full for further processing.
• Challenge: Small parts and limited installation space due to guide rail.

Significant advantage:

• Thanks to focused optics and very small light spot diameters, every single part can be detected. The parts can also be counted using IO-Link.

Detection of very fast objects

Bottling line

• Task: Checking the bottle feed and the presence of a cap.
• Challenge: The bottles move at very high speed.

Key benefit:

• Dual channel enables not only the fast-moving bottles to be detected, but also diagnostic functions to be used simultaneously via IO-Link.

Detection of objects that are difficult to recognize

Fill level monitoring

• Task: Detecting whether a minimum fill level has been reached in transparent containers.
• Challenge: The container and the liquid are transparent.

Significant advantage:

• The six operating modes and other functionalities prevent incorrect switching and ensure long-term functional stability, even with objects that are difficult to detect.

Use in demanding environments

Position monitoring

• Task: Monitoring the optimum positioning of a component.
• Challenges:
  The installation conditions are very cramped and oils or chemicals are often used.

Key advantages:

• Due to its resistance to a variety of aggressive media, reliable detection is possible even under difficult conditions. In addition, the clean-me function enables the degree of contamination to be monitored via IO-Link for use in predictive maintenance.

Detection of small parts

Screws in a spiral conveyor

• Task: Check whether the rail is full for further processing.
• Challenge: Small parts and limited installation space due to guide rail.

Significant advantage:

• Thanks to focused optics and very small light spot diameters, every single part can be detected. The parts can also be counted using IO-Link

Detection of very fast objects

Bottling line

• Task: Checking the bottle feed and the presence of a cap.
• Challenge: The bottles move at very high speed.

Significant advantage:

• Dual channel enables not only the fast-moving bottles to be detected, but also diagnostic functions to be used simultaneously via IO-Link.

Detection of objects that are difficult to recognize

Fill level monitoring

• Task: Detecting whether a minimum fill level has been reached in transparent containers.
• Challenge: The container and the liquid are transparent.

Significant advantage:

• The six operating modes and other functionalities prevent incorrect switching and ensure long-term functional stability, even with objects that are difficult to detect.

Use in demanding environments

Position monitoring

• Task: Monitoring the optimum positioning of a component.
• Challenges:
  The installation conditions are very cramped and oils or chemicals are often used.

Key advantages:

• Due to its resistance to a variety of aggressive media, reliable detection is possible even under difficult conditions. In addition, the clean-me function enables the degree of contamination to be monitored via IO-Link for use in predictive maintenance.