AS40 Backlight Conveyors

Features

Integrated Backlight

Backlights are used in a wide variety of machine vision applications to provide contrast for part inspection or robot orientation. The contrast from the backlight allows for better resolution from the vision system than reflective lighting can provide.

Flush Fit Backlight

The backlight mounts to the cross member of our AS40 frame, where it fits flush with the top of the frame, eliminating sharp edges that could cause premature wear of the belt.

Single Piece Aluminum Frame

Box Frame Construction for Rigidity

The frame is the backbone of the conveyor. A sturdy frame helps to ensure positive tracking throughout the life of the conveyor. That’s why we designed ours with a box-frame construction that resists both latitudinal and longitudinal deflections. Conveyors 18” and wider feature a rigid aluminum/steel frame.

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Crowned Pulley

Ensures Accurate Tracking in Most Applications

On any conveyor, the belt pulls to the longest point on the conveyor. By using a crowned pulley — that’s higher in the center than at the ends — we’re able to ensure proper tracking in most applications without the use of a v-guide. The straight knurling provides positive traction, but allows the belt to float slightly from side to side without damage.

Tension Release Tail

Flips up at the push of a button

Tension Release Tails flip up at the push of a button to relieve tension on the belt. This makes it easy to clean under the belt. A gentle push locks the tail back into place with tension and tracking setting retained.

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V-Guide Belt Capable

Proper tracking for demanding applications

All Automation Series conveyors support optional v-guide belting, which works to keep the belt centered in applications with side loading/exiting or reversing.

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Optional Nosebar Tail

Ideal for Transferring Small Products

Optional nosebar tails allow for transfers of small products between conveyors. The tighter 11mm radius of the pulley reduces the gap between pulleys.

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Powered by Spectrum Illumination

We’ve partnered with Spectrum Illumination, leaders in the machine vision lighting industry. They’ve designed a special backlight meant specifically for the low-profile form factor of our conveyors. It features a white housing that disperses light nearly to the edge of the conveyor.

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Once the project launched, the conveyor system took off with minimal adjustments;

this says a lot for the design and quality of the QC Conveyors product.

~Kevin Hicks, Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
CooperSurgical

Specifications

Width: 4", 5", 6", 8", 10", 12"
Length: up to 20'
Load: up to 120 lbs
Speed: up to 400 FPM
Profile: 1.95" high
Assembled with all metric fasteners

Light Source: LED
Quantity LEDs: 12 per Square Inch
LED Life: up to 100,000 hours*

Color	Dash #	λ Dominant Typical	λ Dominant Range	Spectra Half Width Δλ½	λ Peak Typical	Units
Red	-660	643	n/a	20	660	nm
Green	-530	525	520–535	35	530	nm
Blue	-470	470	465–475	25	468	nm
White	-WHI	Color Temp 6300K typ (5600–7000K)

Input Voltage: 24VDC (25VDC Maximum)
Input Current per Square Inch:
- -660 20mA typical (25mA Maximum)
- -530 16mA typical (20mA Maximum)
- -470 29mA typical (35mA Maximum)
- -WHI 18mA typical (20mA Maximum)
Strobe Impedance:9400 ohms per Square Inch (u,e BL44-XXX = 9400 ohms/16 Square Inches = 588 ohms)
Connector: Quick Connect, 4 pin Euro/Micro (male)
Cable Length: 8" (for standard configurations)

Wiring Diagram:

Pin #	Wire Color	Function
1	Brown	+24VDC
2	N/C	N/C
3	Blue	+24VDC return (GND)
4	-Black	PNP Strobe Input: < 1VDC for "OFF" +5VDC to +24VDC for "ON"

Accessories

Configure & Quote

24/7 Online Configuration and Quoting

Engineer-Developed Rules Ensure Accuracy

Configure and quote conveyors 24 hours a day using our online Conveyor Configurator. An intelligent assistant uses engineer-developed rules to make sure all your components — including gearmotors, stands, and sides/guides — work together properly.

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Quick Shipping

When you order a flat belt conveyor from us, we will build it to the size you need and ship it in just FIVE days. This includes all our most popular conveyor models — including our AS40 conveyors — when you order them with one of our most commonly-requested belt options (below). Conveyors with cleated and/or v-guide belts are available in seven days. Look for the Quick Ship icon in our Conveyor Configurator to find belt selections available with short lead times!

We offer a large variety of additional belt options to make sure you get the right product for your application.

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Warranty & Policies

We are proud to stand behind the conveyors we build for five years. We'll even double our warranty to 10 years when you register your conveyor at qcconveyors.com/serial.This warranty – the best in the industry – demonstrates our commitment to quality in every product we sell.

Our conveyors are designed to withstand the demands placed on them in modern industrial applications. Each conveyor is rigorously tested before leaving our factory to ensure quality.

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