What are BGS sensors?

BGS stands for background suppression, and this type of reflective sensor operates on the principle of triangulation. Whereas normal diffuse-reflective type sensors operate by increasing or decreasing the received light amount, BGS sensors operate by determining distance, providing stable detection with advanced resistance to influences from workpiece color, gloss, or tilting.

      • When light from the sensor hits object A, light is reflected back to receiving position A, and when light hits object A’, light is reflected back to receiving position A’. Analyzing the difference between positions A and A’ on the light receiving element make it possible to detect the positions of objects A and A’.

  • Effective against color and gloss
    Detection of multi-colored trayss

  • Effective against tilting
    Detection of items on stainless steel lines

  • Effective against height differences
    Confirmation of rubber gasket passage

Recommended BGS sensors

  • BGS sensor with digital display type
    BGS-HDL Series
    Ultra-high-accuracy height difference sensor with a minimum detectable height difference of 0.08 mm
    ・High resolution electronic shutter
    ・Reliably detects black/glossy workpieces
    ・Built-in controller 4 Digit display
     

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    The BGS-HDL series is able to achieve excellent high-resolution height difference detection and stable detection performance by equipping each C-MOS laser sensors with a highly reliable Tri-Core engine, the same as used on high-end displacement sensors.
    Sensors are equipped with two control outputs. This allows for two-step upper and lower limit output, accomplishing with one device what would otherwise require two.
     
     

  • IO-Link Supported BGS Type
    Z4B Series
    High-power LED and IO-Link supported BGS sensor with small spot LED
    ・IO-Link supported: Connectable to various field
    　networks via IO-Link Master
    ・High power and small spot LED light source
    ・Enhanced ambient illuminance resistance

    Connectable to various field networks via IO-Link Master.
    Monitoring data of received light amount and output status can be communicated with PLC via IO-Link Master.
    In addition, sensitivity, output mode and timer settings can be made via the field network.
    High power and small spot LED is used as the light source.
    Despite the LED light, the spot light is clearly visible even in bright site, making it easier to confirm the detection position than with any conventional models.
    Also, the ambient light (sunlight) has been improved by a factor of 5 compared to conventional models, making it less susceptible to ambient light, which can cause malfunctions.

  • Low Cost BGS Type
    BGS-Z Series
    Narrow-beam LED type BGS sensor
    ・Models with sensing distances of up to 100 mm
        or 300 mm
    ・Industry standard size
    ・Highly accurate height difference detection through
        low hysteresis

    Features a high-power narrow beam LED light source.
    Because the spot light can be seen clearly even in bright factories regardless of the LED light, confirmation of detection position is easier than for any other conventional model.
     
     

  • Stainless Steel Housing BGS Type
    BGS-ZM Series
    IP69K stainless steel housing
    ・Ideal for food lines with high-temperature,
        high-pressure washing
    ・Distance setting type with high resistance to color
        and gloss
    ・Equipped with sensitivity adjustment potentiometer

    The BGS-ZM series is ideal for food lines that utilize high-temperature, high-pressure washing. Boasting IP69K protection, the housing is tough against humidity, water, and steam cleaning, while the distance setting type design ensures strong resistance to influence from workpiece color, gloss, or tilting.


Select the BGS (distance setting type) sensor that best suits the specifications of your application, including sensing distance and emitting light source.


OPTEX FA provides a wide range of BGS (distance setting type) sensors in addition to those above.