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Can Counting Sensors

Precise monitoring of production and/or spoilage data with 100% confidence

Sencon can counting sensors have been developed with unique designs for the specific needs of can making lines. Smart detection of the direction of flow means that cans are never counted twice even when they bounce, travel backwards, or shake in front of the sensor.

  • Unparalleled accuracy – count accuracies of 30 per 1,000,000 or better
  • Smart unidirectional sensing of flow prevents cans being counted twice
  • Continuous reliability – true ‘fit and forget’ with no need for adjustment or maintenance
  • Optional 'divide-by' feature slows down the output signals to allow PLC's to process
  • A new counting sensor (11-373-LP) for low profile cans is now available.
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Can Counting Sensors

SortProductPageProduct CodeCan SizesCable Type
1CCS30011P-370-06201 (52 mm) to 207.5 (63mm)Quick disconnect
2CCS30011P-371-06207.5 (63 mm) to 306 (86 mm)Quick disconnect
3CCS30011P-372-06306 (86 mm) to 607 (164 mm)Quick disconnect
4CCS30011P-373-LP207.5 (63 mm) to 306 (86 mm) for low profile containers ≤ 107 (36.5mm) highQuick disconnect

PLEASE NOTE: Existing sensors with 11-, 11P-, or 11H- preifix are replaced by the combined 11P designation. Can Counting sensors are not supplied with a cable or mounting bracket.
Counting sensors for small diameters and for rolled sheet stock are also available.


OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES

SortProductLinkProduct CodeItemDescription
0CCS300UCBF-1Mounting BracketsPair of stainless steel brackets
10CMS200, CCS300, HPS200, CLS300, EGS, ECS400, FBS300, SCS200, SCS300, SCS400, SCSQDC-6F-4SCable2 m (6ft) Cable with straight connector
12CMS200, CCS300, HPS200, CLS300, EGS, ECS400, FBS300, SCS200, SCS300, SCS400, SCSQDC-16F-4SCable5 m (16ft) Cable with straight connector
13CMS200, CCS300, HPS200, CLS300, EGS, ECS400, FBS300, SCS200, SCS300, SCS400, SCSQDC-32F-4SCable10 m (32ft) Cable with straight connector
16CMS200, CCS300, HPS200, CLS300, EGS, ECS400, FBS300, SCS200, SCS300, SCS400, SCSQDC-6F-4RCable2m (6ft) Cable with right angled connector
17CMS200, CCS300, HPS200, CLS300, EGS, ECS400, FBS300, SCS200, SCS300, SCS400, SCSQDC-16F-4RCable5 m (16ft) Cable with right angled connector
18CMS200, CCS300, HPS200, CLS300, EGS, ECS400, FBS300, SCS200, SCS300, SCS400, SCSQDC-32F-4RCable10 m (32ft) Cable with right angled connector

Other cable lengths and connector styles are available, please contact your local Sencon sales office for details.

SPECIFICATIONS

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ProductPage:
CCS300
Operating Voltage:
11 - 30 VDC
Cable Type:
Quick disconnect
Maximum Can Rate:
5000 CPM (back to back)
Minimum Pulse Duration:
200 µs
Minimum Frequency Response:
5 kHz
Output Configuration (Push-Pull):
Transistor switch to + VDC and 0 VDC
Divide By:
1, 2, 10
Accuracy:
30 per 1,000,000*

PLEASE NOTE. Beware of bursts of speed, e.g. gravity drops on filling lines. When spaces exist between cans, the can's transit velocity becomes a factor. For example, two can spaces between cans denotes an effective velocity of x3, resulting in a shorter ON time. If the divide-by option is not selected, the minimum pulse duration will limit the frequency response of devices suitable for connection to the output.
*Stated accuracy will only be achieved when sensors are correctly installed and aligned.

Due to continual product development, actual specifications may change. E&OE

'Fit-and-forget' sensors with no need for adjustment or maintenance

COUNTING CANS IS NOTORIOUSLY DIFFICULT

The round shape of a can, coupled with the inherent shaking, jiggling and reversing of cans on the line is far beyond the capabilities of standard inductive or optical sensors leading to serious counting errors – and an inaccurate count is often worse than no count at all. These problems are eliminated with Sencon’s can count sensors, which are designed exclusively to achieve highly accurate and reliable counts on canmaking lines. Sencon sensors allow precise monitoring of production and/or spoilage data with 100% confidence.

UNPARALLELED ACCURACY

Sencon’s famous count accuracy is possible thanks to their custom microchip design and Sencon’s own advanced sensing technology. Quoted count accuracies of 30 per 1,000,000 have been bettered in many installations.

UNIDIRECTIONAL SENSING

By intelligently sensing a cans direction of flow, cans that bounce or travel backwards in front of the sensor are never counted twice. Even cans shaking and jiggling in front of the sensor do not create a miscount.

CONTINUOUS RELIABILITY

By eliminating the need for user adjustments or maintenance, these sensors provide a ‘fit and forget’ approach to can counting. Dual head models also eliminate installation problems associated with achieving the correct sensing distance when cans are loosely contained in trackwork.

DIVIDED OUTPUT OPTION

Using the optional "divide-by" feature (1, 2, or 10) makes it possible to effectively slow down the output signals to an acceptable speed for PLCs to process while maintaining a highly accurate count for production and spoilage analysis. This provides a near perfect square wave, which may be needed for interfacing to displays and other equipment.

END COUNTING APPLICATIONS

Sencon also offers an END COUNTING SENSOR capable of counting lids and ends in ‘stick form’.

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To access USER MANUALS, SOFTWARE AND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES for Sencon's Can Counting Sensors please LOGIN to our Technical Document Library. If you do not have a user account, you can REQUEST REGISTRATION HERE.

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3D Model Downloads

If you need 3D models of Sencon's Can Counting Sensors to incorporate into your product designs, you can download them from our Technical Document Library (login required). The models are in the popular STEP (STP) file format which is supported by all popular CAD and CAM software.

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