Plants using ultrasonic or infrared sensors lose several hours each month to recalibration when materials change. Every adjustment is labor cost and production time you never recover.
WPS 48
Highly Accurate Sensors Can Also Be Adaptive
Key Features
Technical capabilities designed for precision and reliability.
- Zero recalibration – sensor adapts automatically to any material (clear, opaque, metallic, nonwoven, mesh)
- Compact form factor – 48 mm (1.9 in) sensing range in a small housing
- Material-agnostic detection – fiber-optic technology based on light scattering and spatial filtering
- Temperature immune – unlike ultrasonic sensors, performance unaffected by temperature changes
- One sensor, multiple applications – edge guiding, width measurement, centerline detection
Key Benefits
Measurable business value and operational improvements.
- Stop losing hours to sensor recalibration when switching between materials
- Eliminate changeover delays – no manual sensor adjustments between product runs
- End quality escapes caused by undetected sensor drift between changeovers
- Remove safety risks from operators accessing sensors in awkward positions
- Prevent hidden scrap from temperature-related inaccuracies that plague ultrasonic sensors
Note: WPS is a legacy product line. For new installations, consider the ODC 48 with enhanced features.
Specifications
Detailed technical specifications and performance data.
| Sensor Type | Fiber Optic (diffuse-reflective) | Sensing Range | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Image Sensor | 1D image sensor | Resolution | 0.0635 mm (0.0025 in) |
| Repeatability | >99.9% | Working Distance | 15-25 mm (0.6-1.0 in) |
| Response Time | 20 ms standard | Operating Temp | -10°C to 65°C (14°F to 150°F) |
| Protection Class | IP54 | Controller Required | Yes (SCU5 only) |
| Status | Legacy Product – Consider ODC 48 for new installations | ||
Documentation & Downloads
CAD files, datasheets, manuals, and technical documentation.
Product Videos
Watch demonstrations, tutorials, and application examples.
AIMCAL R2R 2020 Conference: Advanced Web Guiding Applications and Concepts
Roll-2-Roll® Sensors: How it works and what are the applications?
Simple Guide Point Adjustment for Web Guiding System
Advanced Sensor Capabilities for Converting Industry
Line guiding demo with compact web guiding system at InfoFlex 2016
Contrast guiding capabilities of compact web guiding system
See It In Action
Real-world applications and use cases.
- Edge position sensing on narrow web applications
- Web guiding for converting lines
- Width measurement for narrow materials
- Centerline detection