IR 2011 – Precise web edge detection with optical technology

IR 2011

IR 2011 is a high-precision optical infrared sensor for contactless web edge seeking across a wide range of materials. It ensures accurate measurements, is resistant to ambient light and contamination and integrates seamlessly into existing systems. With automatic interference compensation and a maintenance-free design, IR 2011 delivers stable, reliable, and repeatable web guiding performance.

Description

The optical sensor BST IR 2011 provides reliable measurement independent of color, gloss, or lighting conditions.

Compensation for dust, light fluctuations, and vibration ensures consistently stable readings. Its compact design, IP 54 protection, and plug and play BST CANbus integration make IR 2011 a compact, maintenance-free solution for precise and efficient web guiding. 

By combining optical precision and ease of integration, IR 2011 helps to reduce waste, improve process stability, and maintain consistent quality.

What are your values?

  • Accurate optical detection independent of ambient light
  • Reliable performance with transparent materials
  • Maintenance-free operation and compact design
  • Quick integration via plug and play via BST CANbus
  • Additional add-on for lens cleaning available
  • Available with impurity free technology to minimize contamination risks caused by materials such as copper, zinc and nickel

IR 2011 – Precision in every light reliable, robust, and maintenance-free.

Technical Details

Measurement principle

Optical

Fork widths

40 mm | 70 mm

Measuring range

Analog 16 mm, digital 20–24 mm (depending on version)

Output signal

BST CANbus
Analog 0-10 V

Protection class

IP 54

Installation

Plug and play, compatible with BST controllers

Conformities

CE 2006/42/EC, RoHS 2011/65/EU, UL 60947-5-2, CSA C22.2, File number E361072

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  • IR 2011 product sheet
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Downloads
  • Web guiding brochure
    More information about our web guiding systems, components and functionality.
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  • IR 2011 product sheet
    More information about the sensor IR 2011.
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  • Declaration of conformity
    Our sensors correspond to the declaration of conformity.
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  • UL-certificate of compliance
    Our web guiding components are UL-certified.
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Get to know our web guiding solutions

BST sensors detect the exact position of webs, ensuring stable and efficient web guiding. Whether optical, ultrasonic, or infrared, the sensors reliably detect web edges, web center line, contrast, lines or objects regardless of material or speed. Their fast response and robust design provide the foundation for high process reliability and minimal waste.

BST sensor technology – The foundation for stable processes, precise web guiding, and outstanding product quality.

Get in touch now!

Our sensors enable you to detect web edges or objects with high precision acoustically, optically, or camera-based. They benefit from stable processes and easy integration. A special feature is the plug and play technology, which makes retrofitting and upgrading particularly easy.

Ingo Ellerbrock
Product Management Guiding & Control

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