Title: Bosch SM-1.5/3-TC1 Compact Photoelectric Sensor – Precision Long-Range Detection for Industrial Automation

Product Overview:
The Bosch SM-1.5/3-TC1 is a high-performance, compact photoelectric diffuse sensor engineered for precise and reliable object detection across a wide range of industrial applications. Designed with Bosch's renowned quality and innovation, this sensor offers an adjustable sensing range from 1.5 to 3 meters, making it exceptionally versatile for tasks requiring accurate presence detection, position monitoring, and material handling in demanding environments. Its robust construction, coupled with advanced sensing technology, ensures consistent performance, minimizes downtime, and significantly enhances operational efficiency in automated systems. Ideal for factory automation, logistics, and machine building, the SM-1.5/3-TC1 delivers unparalleled reliability and ease of integration, making it a critical component for modern industrial processes seeking optimized productivity and reduced operational costs.

Key Features & Benefits:

Adjustable Long-Range Detection: Precisely detects objects from 1.5 to 3 meters, offering exceptional flexibility for diverse application requirements and reducing the need for multiple sensor types.
High Precision & Reliability: Advanced optical technology ensures accurate and repeatable sensing, minimizing false triggers and significantly enhancing system uptime and operational consistency.
Robust Industrial Design: Housed in a durable, IP67-rated enclosure, providing superior protection against dust, water, and harsh industrial contaminants, ensuring long-term performance and durability in challenging environments.
Wide Operating Temperature Range: Functions flawlessly in extreme temperatures from -25°C to +70°C, making it suitable for a broad spectrum of industrial settings, from cold storage to high-heat production areas.
Fast Response Time: High switching frequency of 500 Hz enables rapid detection, crucial for high-speed production lines and dynamic automation processes where quick action is paramount.
Easy Installation & Setup: Compact form factor and standard M12 connector facilitate quick and straightforward integration into existing or new machinery, reducing installation time and complexity.
Versatile Output Configuration: Supports both PNP and NPN output types, offering broad compatibility with various control systems and PLCs, ensuring seamless integration into diverse automation architectures.
Integrated Protection Features: Built-in short-circuit and reverse polarity protection safeguard the sensor and connected equipment from electrical damage, extending product lifespan and ensuring system integrity.
Clear Status Indication: Bright LED indicators provide immediate visual feedback on operating status and detection events, simplifying troubleshooting, commissioning, and ongoing monitoring.

Applications:

Factory Automation: Reliable object presence detection, precise part counting, and accurate position sensing on high-speed assembly lines and complex conveyor systems.
Material Handling & Logistics: Accurate detection of packages, pallets, and goods in warehousing, automated sorting systems, and automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS).
Packaging Machinery: Precise monitoring of product flow, fill levels, and package integrity in high-speed packaging operations, ensuring consistent quality and throughput.
Robotics & Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs): Enhances navigation, provides critical collision avoidance capabilities, and improves end-effector sensing for optimized robotic performance and safety.
Machine Building: General-purpose sensing for various industrial machines, including presses, CNC machines, and specialized equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
Quality Control: Verifying component presence, ensuring correct alignment, and monitoring product integrity in critical manufacturing and assembly processes to maintain high standards.

Technical Specifications:

Part Number: BOSCH SM-1.5/3-TC1
Alternative Part Number: BOSCHSM153TC1
Sensing Principle: Photoelectric Diffuse Sensor
Sensing Range: 1.5 m to 3 m (adjustable)
Output Type: PNP/NPN configurable
Switching Frequency: 500 Hz
Supply Voltage: 10-30 V DC
Current Consumption: < 20 mA
Connection: M12 4-pin connector
Housing Material: Nickel-plated brass / PBT
Enclosure Rating: IP67
Operating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C
Light Source: Red LED
Dimensions: M18 cylindrical (18mm diameter, 60mm length approx.)
Weight: 75 grams