{"product_id":"dt500-a311-sick-optical-distance-sensor-dx500-series","title":"DT500-A311 SICK Optical Distance Sensor Dx500 Series","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for industrial positioning and precise long-range distance tracking, the \u003cstrong\u003eDT500-A311\u003c\/strong\u003e optical sensor leads the robust \u003cstrong\u003eDx500\u003c\/strong\u003e series by \u003cstrong\u003eSICK\u003c\/strong\u003e. Operating on advanced visible red laser technology, this \u003cstrong\u003eDT500-A311\u003c\/strong\u003e unit measures natural targets up to \u003cstrong\u003e7 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e with high precision, offering exceptional repeatability down to \u003cstrong\u003e1 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. Built into a rugged aluminum die-cast housing with glass window optics, it withstands demanding industrial conditions while delivering stable analog current outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specification Matrix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngineering Parameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperational Specification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand \/ Manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSICK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDT500-A311\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct 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