sponsoredIntelligent Sensors for Long Distances and Tough Applications How Luxcode Keeps Factories on Track with Optical Encoders

Kilometer-long conveyor routes, dense high-bay warehouses, and highly automated AMHS systems: this is exactly where Luxcode positions itself. The Chinese specialist in optical sensor technology combines infrared optoelectronics with deep learning algorithms, targeting applications where precision and availability are crucial.

Precision Over Several Kilometers

At the core of the portfolio for Europe are the absolute linear encoder LSMS-LF with an extremely large range and the visual positioning system LSMS-VDS. The linear encoder LSMS-LF achieves a precision of ±0.5 mm per meter (±0.020 inches per Foot) over measurement distances of up to 2.5 km (~1.6 miles), protected to IP65/IP67. This makes the system suitable for electroplating and coating lines, automotive assembly, unmanned cranes, or heavy handling technology, where any downtime becomes costly. LSMS-VDS goes even further:

A range of up to 40 km (~25 miles) and a gap tolerance of 75 mm (~3 inches) ensure that even long lines with interruptions are reliably detected, such as in AMHS systems for semiconductor manufacturing, automated high-bay warehouses, or large-scale material flows.

More Robustness, Less Downtime

The goal: stable signals even in environments where strong vibrations, dust, humidity, or electromagnetic interference push conventional sensors to their limits. In practice, this means for operators: consistent measurement quality, fewer recalibrations, and lower total cost of ownership over the entire lifecycle. Or, as Luxcode puts it: "True reliability comes from smart innovation, not high costs."

Luxcode subjects its products to internal test series covering electromagnetic compatibility, high and low temperatures, undervoltage, and other stresses. Currently, the sensors comply with directives such as CE and RoHS; functional safety requirements up to SIL3 are on the roadmap. For users, this means a technical foundation designed for demanding industrial environments while seamlessly integrating into common standards.

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Service Package with Risk Buffer

In addition to technology, Luxcode relies on a clear service promise: standard products are to be produced and shipped within seven working days after order confirmation. Additionally, a free trial period of up to six months is offered, allowing users to evaluate the sensors in real-world operations without risk. Looking ahead, the company plans to establish local support centers in Germany, combined with remote support and joint development of customer-specific solutions, from sensor selection to commissioning and fault diagnosis.

Luxcode positions itself in Europe less as a pure component supplier and more as a sensor partner for long distances, harsh environments, and highly automated factories, with the goal of combining reliable measurements and predictable operating costs.