MTD SERIES · TAP Detection Sensor
MTD / MES-FC1
A TAP detection sensor that uses collimated laser measurement to detect splice tape (TAP) joints in film and sheet material and outputs a PNP digital signal.
Overview
Precise Detection That Never Misses a Splice TAP
The splice tape (TAP) used to join film or sheet material is detected via laser measurement, outputting a PNP digital signal so the process line can respond appropriately at the joint section — such as avoiding a cut or marking a defect.
The TAP detection output can be configured in two polarity modes — NORMAL (normally High, Low when detected) and INVERT (normally Low, High when detected) — for flexible integration with upstream equipment. It consists of a sensor head (HEAD) and controller (MES-FC1), and is built on the same 650nm visible semiconductor laser and 7mm measurement width platform as the EPC series.
Applications
Suited to These Processes
Film / Sheet Splice Detection
Detects splice tape (TAP) sections joining material with a laser and notifies the process line in real time.
Upstream Equipment Integration
Easily integrates with PLCs and other upstream control systems via PNP digital output and Normal/Invert polarity settings.
Maintenance Alerts
Displays an ER2 error code to indicate service is needed when contamination on the receiver or emitter prevents normal measurement.
Specifications
Product Specifications
Based on MTD (sensor head) / MES-FC1 (controller)
| Measurement Width | 7㎜ |
|---|---|
| Measurement Distance | 10 ~ 300㎜ |
| Sampling Interval | 100㎲ (10㎑) |
| Linearity | ±20㎛ or less * |
| Repeatability | ±1㎛ or less * |
| Data Display | 4-digit FND × 2 |
| Event Output | Photocoupler PNP output × 1 (TAP detection, Normal/Invert setting) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 ~ 50℃ |
| Operating / Storage Humidity | 30 ~ 85% RH |
| Power Supply | Sensor head 5VDC±10% / Controller 12–30VDC±10% |
| Material | Sensor head case: Aluminum, Lens: Glass / Controller case: ABS |
| Light Source | Visible semiconductor laser, CLASS I, 650nm |
| External Communication | RS422 |
| Configuration | MTD HEAD (integrated receiver/emitter) + EXT-CABLE + CONTROLLER (MES-FC1) |
* Based on a 20㎜ distance between emitter and receiver, WD 10㎜, and object position moving 0.5–3.5㎜ from the center of the measurement width. Refer to the product manual for detailed conditions.
Interested in the MTD Series?
Leave a consultation or quote request and we'll get back to you quickly.