SICK PLOC2D Overview

The SICK PLOC2D is a stand-alone 2D robot guidance sensor that locates parts by shape comparison with an accuracy of +/-0.5 px and +/-0.1 degrees. It finds the first part in under 0.5 s and each further part in under 100 ms, and sends the X and Y position and the rotation directly to the robot controller for picking from belts, trays and feeders. The compact version has a 1.3 MP imager (1,280 x 1,024 px), an integrated 17.1 mm lens with electrically adjustable focus and a working distance of 300 mm to 1,500 mm. Its housing measures 71 x 43 x 35.6 mm, weighs 170 g and is rated IP65. The sensor is set up through a web browser and communicates via TCP/IP, PROFINET and EtherNet/IP.

Key Specifications

Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.

Applications

• Robot end-of-arm tooling

• Gripping

• Machine tending

• Assembly

• Packaging

Industries

Automotive · Electronics · Metalworking · Plastics · Food and beverage · Pharmaceuticals · Logistics

Technical Details

• 2D robot guidance sensor

• Shape-comparison part localization

• 1,280 x 1,024 px (1.3 MP)

• Localization accuracy +/-0.5 px, +/-0.1 degrees

• First part < 0.5 s, further parts < 100 ms

• Output X, Y (mm) and rotation (degrees)

• Integrated 17.1 mm lens, electrically adjustable focus

• Working distance 300-1,500 mm

• Integrated red and blue LEDs

• IP65

• 170 g

• 71 x 43 x 35.6 mm

• 24 V DC, 4 W

SICK PLOC2D Review Summary

The SICK PLOC2D is a stand-alone 2D robot guidance sensor that locates parts by shape comparison with an accuracy of +/-0.5 px and +/-0.1 degrees. It finds the first part in under 0.5 s and each further part in under 100 ms, and sends the X and Y position and the rotation directly to the robot controller for picking from belts, trays and feeders. The compact version has a 1.3 MP imager (1,280 x 1,024 px), an integrated 17.1 mm lens with electrically adjustable focus and a working distance of 300 mm to 1,500 mm. Its housing measures 71 x 43 x 35.6 mm, weighs 170 g and is rated IP65. The sensor is set up through a web browser and communicates via TCP/IP, PROFINET and EtherNet/IP. It is listed from USD 6,100.

Pros

• IP65

• Wide choice of communication interfaces

Cons

• Compatibility with the robot and controller must be confirmed before ordering

• Mounting, cabling and integration are quoted separately

Who It Is For

The SICK PLOC2D fits manufacturers and integrators who need machine vision for inspection, identification or guidance.

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