Baumer sensors with IO-Link create transparency and solve applications even more reliably
The possibility of bidirectional communication via the standardised IO-Link interface is the basis for new functions and services in the age of IIoT. In addition to the primary function, such as a switching signal, additional secondary data provides valuable information about the production process. This transparency allows the overall system effectiveness to be optimised.
Added value of sensor data
Through the Analysing secondary sensor data, such as the current Temperature, valuable status information can be obtained from machines and systems. This allows concepts such as predictive maintenance to be implemented. Without any programming effort in the control system Real-time data of sensors, such as switching cycles or operating times, are easily accessible. Thanks to the newly created process transparency Probabilities of default and Downtimes to a minimum while at the same time optimising maintenance planning.
The new AlphaProx inductive distance sensors with IO-Link interface also provide the user with process and diagnostic data in the form of Histograms available. This makes it very easy to check the distribution of data such as temperature or measuring distance. In addition to being used as additional information in maintenance cases or for recognising trends, a Efficient and reliable verification or validation of processes made possible. With regard to the primary function, the sensor supplies both measurement and switching status information via the digital interface. These micrometre-precise distance values, frequency and counter-based measured values or switching states are available in short cycle times of 0.6 ms.
Comprehensive setting options - solve applications precisely and reliably
Sensors with an IO-Link interface offer extended setting options to optimise specific tasks. One example of this is the new ultrasonic sensors from the U500 and UR18 series. Setting the filter function via IO-Link enables the optimum Compromise between speed and stability of the measurement signal to be found. For example, the detection of bulk solids can be heavily filtered to reduce noise and thus achieve stable measurement results. The parameter server function, which enables time-saving and simple sensor replacement, is also very important. During ongoing production operation, the sensors can also be easily re-parameterised directly via the control system, smartphone or tablet. This offers the user High flexibility during a format or recipe change, even at maximum machine utilisation.
Further information: http://www.baumer.com/io-link
Source: Baumer Group
