{"product_id":"epc-a12-edge-guiding-system-web-guide-controller-sensor-servo-actuator-edge-position-control","title":"EPC-A12 Web Guide Controller Kit with Sensor and Servo Actuator","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEPC-A12 web guide controller kit\u003c\/strong\u003e for industrial web, roll and strip position correction. This listing is a single-sensor kit: one EPC-A12 controller, one selected sensor type and one PD-204L150T servo actuator. The controller can be used in different correction setups, but the working mode depends on the matched sensor signal, the number of sensors, the actuator or guide-frame layout and the controller settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Configuration and Mode Selection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis product kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e one sensor is included. Choose either the ultrasonic sensor type or the photoelectric sensor type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle edge or single line correction:\u003c\/strong\u003e a single-sensor setup is normally used for single-side edge guiding or single-line guiding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCenter or serpentine correction:\u003c\/strong\u003e this normally requires two same-type sensors, plus the matched actuator or center guide frame and two sensor brackets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensor type must be selected in the controller:\u003c\/strong\u003e the controller menu supports ultrasonic, photoelectric and optional HCCD detector selection. This listing offers ultrasonic or photoelectric variants only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not treat EPC\/LPC\/CPC\/SPC as sensor-only functions:\u003c\/strong\u003e they are correction modes created by the controller, sensor input, mechanical installation and setup working together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCorrection Modes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMode\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMeaning\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhat the buyer should confirm\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEdge Position Control, edge guiding\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUsually fits the single-sensor kit when the selected sensor can detect the material edge.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLine Position Control, line tracking\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRequires a detectable line, mark or signal condition. The single-sensor package can be used only when the sensor and material setup are suitable.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCenter Position Control, center guiding\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNormally needs two same-type sensors and the matched guide-frame or actuator layout. Ask for a dual-sensor configuration.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSerpentine Position Control, offset or serpentine correction\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNormally needs two same-type sensors, proper actuator layout and parameter setup. Ask before ordering a standard single-sensor kit.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSensor Type Selection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSensor option\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBest-fit use\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSetup notes\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUS-400S ultrasonic sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEdge guiding for transparent, opaque and very transparent non-breathable web materials such as plastic film, paper and foil.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUltrasonic detection is not affected by material transparency and normally does not need material transparency calibration. Not suitable for breathable or porous materials such as cloth and non-woven fabric.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePS-400S photoelectric sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEdge guiding where the material edge can be detected reliably by photoelectric through-beam sensing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePhotoelectric detection is affected by material color, transparency and reflectivity, so it needs calibration for different materials. It is commonly used for opaque material edge guiding.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOptional HCCD sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLine, pattern, contrast edge or more complex target tracking.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOptional HCCD detection can track material edge, contrast edge, line and pattern targets. HCCD is not included in this listing unless quoted separately.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eController and Actuator Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eController supply: DC24 V to DC45 V, standard 24 V.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSensor supply: DC12 V, 350 mA max.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnalog input: 3 channels, 0-5 V, 20 K impedance, 12-bit ADC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSwitch input: 3 NPN inputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCorrection response time: 0.5 ms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupported detector type selection: ultrasonic, photoelectric and optional HCCD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePD-204L150 actuator family: 150 mm stroke, 2 kN class thrust, 40 mm\/s max drive speed, +\/-75 mm travel reference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eServo actuator design: brushless DC servo motor with precision ball screw and encoder-based position calculation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x EPC-A12 web guide controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x selected sensor type: ultrasonic type or photoelectric type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x PD-204L150T servo actuator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSensor bracket, power supply and connection cables as supplied with the kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e this standard listing is not a dual-sensor CPC\/SPC package. If your project needs center guiding, serpentine correction, HCCD tracking or a guide-frame version, confirm the required sensor quantity and mechanical layout before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFilm, paper, foil, label, printing and converting web guide applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBag making machines, slitting machines, cutters, rewinders and roll-to-roll equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndustrial edge guiding where material edge or line position must be corrected during web movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes one ultrasonic or photoelectric sensor realize EPC, LPC, CPC and SPC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. EPC, LPC, CPC and SPC are controller-based correction modes. A single sensor is normally used for single edge or single line guiding. CPC and SPC normally require two same-type sensors and the matched mechanical setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich sensor should I choose for transparent film?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose ultrasonic when the web is non-breathable and transparency makes photoelectric detection difficult. Ultrasonic detection is not affected by transparency, but it is not recommended for breathable materials such as cloth or non-woven fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I choose photoelectric?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose photoelectric when the material edge can be detected reliably by photoelectric through-beam sensing, especially for opaque or stable materials. Photoelectric sensing needs calibration because color, transparency and reflectivity can change the signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan this kit do center guiding or serpentine correction?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe controller supports those correction setups, but the standard single-sensor listing is not the complete CPC or SPC package. For center guiding or serpentine correction, ask for the dual-sensor configuration and confirm the guide-frame or actuator layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat information should I send before ordering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend your material type, transparency or breathability, web width, required correction mode, machine speed, actuator stroke requirement and whether you need edge, line, center or serpentine correction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"FMF Supply","offers":[{"title":"Photoelectric Type","offer_id":43370966712409,"sku":"FMF-EPC-A12-19353-PHOTOELECTRIC-TYPE","price":677.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ultrasonic Type","offer_id":43370966745177,"sku":"FMF-EPC-A12-19353-ULTRASONIC-TYPE","price":677.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/4354\/5177\/files\/Se879eabaca7a4a419586b77af78c1351J.webp?v=1780391147","url":"https:\/\/fmfpack.com\/products\/epc-a12-edge-guiding-system-web-guide-controller-sensor-servo-actuator-edge-position-control","provider":"FMF Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}