Sensors & Vision
Industrial systems depend on accurate, real-time perception of physical conditions.
This layer defines how machines detect, interpret, and respond to their environment.
ELCO’s Sensors & Vision portfolio is designed to provide a structured sensing architecture, combining detection, measurement, identification, and visual inspection into one integrated system layer.From basic presence detection to advanced machine vision and motion feedback, the system ensures reliable data acquisition as the foundation for stable control and decision-making.
Key Benefits
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Comprehensive Sensing Coverage Across Applications
A wide range of sensing technologies enables detection, measurement, and identification across diverse industrial use cases, from simple object presence to complex inspection tasks.
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High Accuracy and Signal Reliability
Sensors and vision systems are engineered to deliver precise, stable signals, ensuring dependable input for control logic and reducing the risk of operational errors.
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Adaptable to Harsh Industrial Environments
Designed to operate in challenging conditions, including temperature variation, electromagnetic interference, and confined installation spaces.
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Integrated Vision and Identification Capability
Beyond sensing, the system enables visual inspection, object recognition, and traceability, supporting higher quality control and automation intelligence.
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Seamless Integration with Control Systems
All sensing and vision components are designed to integrate directly with PLC and control architectures, ensuring consistent data flow across the system.
System Components
Industrial Sensors
A comprehensive range of sensors designed to detect position, presence, distance, level, and object characteristics across industrial processes.
Inductive Sensors
Designed for metal object detection using electromagnetic induction. Suitable for high-reliability detection in demanding environments.
Capacitive Sensors
Detect both metallic and non-metallic materials, including liquids and bulk materials. Ideal for level monitoring and flexible applications.
Ultrasonic Sensors
Enable non-contact distance measurement with high stability and linearity. Suitable for transparent or irregular objects.
Photoelectric Sensors
Versatile detection solutions including opposed, retro-reflective, and diffused types. Used for presence detection across various object types.
Distance Sensors
High-precision measurement using multiple ranging technologies (CMOS, TOF, phase). Supports applications from micron-level accuracy to long-range detection.
Fiber-Optic Sensors
High-sensitivity sensors designed for confined spaces and environments with electromagnetic interference. Ideal for precision applications.
Color / Mark Sensors
Detect and differentiate colors and surface marks with high accuracy, supporting multi-color detection and quality control processes.
Optical Data Transmission
Enables contactless, real-time data communication with high speed and stability. Ideal for environments where physical wiring is challenging.
Machine Vision Systems
Vision systems that enable machines to “see” and interpret visual information for inspection, positioning, and identification.
2D Vision Systems
Capture and process planar images for object detection, pattern recognition, and quality inspection.
3D Vision Systems
Provide depth and spatial data for advanced positioning, measurement, and robotic applications.
Barcode Readers
Enable automatic identification, product tracking, and traceability within production and logistics systems.
Encoders (Motion Feedback Systems)
Devices that convert mechanical movement into electrical signals for accurate position, speed, and motion feedback.
Incremental Encoders
Provide pulse-based feedback for position and speed tracking in motion control systems.
Absolute Encoders (Singleturn / Multiturn)
Deliver precise position data without loss during power interruption, ensuring reliable system continuity.
Draw Wire Encoders
Measure linear displacement by converting cable movement into position data, suitable for long-range measurement.
Encoder Accessories
Supporting components that ensure stable signal transmission, simplify installation, and improve system reliability.