Product counter below a tray

[ruby1]

I am looking for a bottle counter that can fit under a plastic tray like this one:

https://www.webstaurantstore.com/ca...4-x-4-open-end-peg-tray-dish-rack/271ROP.html

or

https://www.webstaurantstore.com/carlisle-rg4914-opticlean-49-compartment-glass-rack/271RG49.html

I intend to put on the tray plastic bottles that are each bagged and would like an automated way to see how many items are on the tray. Is there a sensor that can display such information?

 

[Harald Kapp]

I can envision several methods that all will require considerable tinkering on your side:

• Use a camera and a machine vision program to count elements
• Use reflective optical (infrared) sensors, one for each compartment below the tray and a computer to count filled boxes.
• Use mechanical switches instead of optical sensors. Will require some kind of lever to be activated whenever a box is filled.
• If you are interested in the total only, use a scale and weigh the whole tray. Determine the number of filled boxed from the weight of the tray.

 

[Nanren888]

If it moves, as on a conveyer. maybe add line scanner as a subclass to Harald Kapp's camera option.

 

[ruby1]

It's stationary, not moving