Overview
The Tri-Tronics MEPWLC is a high-resolution registration mark sensor engineered for industrial printing, packaging, and converting systems. This Mark Eye Pro model detects printed registration marks on continuous webs at high speeds, delivering reliable performance for precision automation workflows. Built with one-touch setup and configurable lens or fiber-optic sensing modes, the MEPWLC meets the demanding needs of modern production environments.
Key Features
- 175 microsecond response time for high-speed web detection
- White LED light source for broadband color detection
- 5-pin M12 connector for straightforward integration
- One-touch AUTOSET configuration at the push of a button
- Configurable lens or fiber-optic sensing modes
- No optical block included (compatible with separate F4 optical block accessory)
- Polarity-protected 10–30 VDC operation
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: MEPWLC
- Manufacturer: Tri-Tronics Co.
- Sensor Type: High-Resolution Registration Mark Sensor
- Response Time: 175 microseconds
- Light Source: White LED
- Connector Type: 5-Pin Micro Connector (M12)
- Supply Voltage: 10–30 VDC (polarity protected)
- Optical Block: None included
- Sensing Modes: Lens or fiber-optic configurable
- Primary Application: Printed registration mark detection
Typical Applications
The MEPWLC excels in high-speed production environments requiring accurate mark detection:
- Printing press registration and alignment
- Packaging machinery with roll-fed materials
- Label and converting equipment
- Web handling and positioning systems
- Continuous material processing where mark accuracy is critical
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Industrial printing and converting control systems requiring M12-connected sensors
- Fiber-optic light guide assemblies (optional, not included)
- Standard 10–30 VDC industrial power supplies
- Mark Eye Pro sensor family accessories and lens configurations
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Earlier Mark Eye Pro variants with different response times (MEPWL cabled models, MEP45WLC faster variant)
- Verify compatibility with your specific system requirements before ordering
Works With
- Glass and plastic fiber-optic light guides
- Tri-Tronics F4 optical block accessory (sold separately)
- Apertured V-axis (V4A) lens configurations
- M12-compatible cabling and connectors
- Standard industrial automation controllers and PLC systems
