{"id":14714,"date":"2018-08-03T09:05:23","date_gmt":"2018-08-03T07:05:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/?p=14714"},"modified":"2021-07-30T16:31:21","modified_gmt":"2021-07-30T14:31:21","slug":"siko-position-indicator-and-magnetic-sensor-for-packaging-machines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/siko-positionsanzeige-und-magnetsensor-fuer-verpackungsmaschinen\/","title":{"rendered":"Siko: Smart position indicator for packaging machines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The new AP20 position indicator from Siko is particularly suitable for flexible use in production machines where spindles are adjusted manually. At FachPack 2018, the Buchenbach-based company will also be showcasing the AP20S variant, which is suitable for use within the smart factory.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>bus-compatible position indicators AP20 and AP20s<\/strong> for position detection according to <strong>Siko<\/strong> cost-intensive machine set-up times when changing products. They are suitable for packaging machines and printing machines, among others.<\/p>\n<p>The compact system with dimensions of 48 x 88 x 61 millimetres shows the <strong>Position data<\/strong> and forwards it to the machine control system. The device status can also be analysed. Comprehensive <strong>Network diagnostics options<\/strong> and an electronic type plate. User guidance is provided via two-colour status LEDs and a two-line LCD display.<\/p><div class=\"packa-in-post-alle\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"packa-1007505211\"><div id=\"packa-3691879499\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/newsletter\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"PJ Self-promotion English 03\"><!--noptimize--><img src=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03.png 840w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-18x5.png 18w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-332x83.png 332w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-664x166.png 664w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-688x172.png 688w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" width=\"840\" height=\"210\"  style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" \/><!--\/noptimize--><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Magnetic sensor for intelligent additional functions<\/h2>\n<p>In conjunction with the external linear <strong>MS500H magnetic sensor<\/strong> the AP20S combines the functionality of a high-precision linear absolute encoder with that of a position indicator.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Simple system integration<\/strong> of the module is guaranteed by Siko through the provision of various communication interfaces. These include \u201eSIKONET5\u201c as well as CAN, Profinet, Ethernet, EtherCAT and Powerlink.<\/p>\n<p>The Siko module is fitted with a stainless steel hollow shaft for installation. The standard hollow shaft diameter is 20 millimetres. Diameters of up to 25.4 millimetres are possible as an option.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Siko at FachPack 2018: Hall 3, Stand 140<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"At FachPack 2018, Siko will be showcasing the AP20S variant of its product series for position indicators. 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