Intelligent Valve Control with IO-Link in Conveyor Technology

The IO-Link communication standard is an integral part of modern material handling systems. This manufacturer-independent interface allows a variety of diagnostic data from sensors to be transmitted to the controller—making it an essential component of Industry 4.0 applications such as condition monitoring and predictive maintenance. Both sensors and actuators can be equipped with IO-Link, which is especially…

Small But Powerful—Precise Distance Measurement up to 60 m in Particularly Confined Spaces

Photoelectric Distance Sensors of the R200 Series with Pulse Ranging Technology R200 sensors can be easily integrated into confined machine designs. From material handling to the automotive industry, there are many different applications that require precise distance measurement over long distances. This task poses a particular challenge if the sensor must not take up much space due to…

New Universal Isolated Barrier for Analog Signals: HiC2422

SMART Transmitter Power Supply and Current Driver Pepperl+Fuchs is expanding its portfolio of universal isolated barriers with the HiC2422 intrinsic safety barrier. The new module has two freely configurable channels for analog signals, which means it can be used both as a SMART transmitter power supply for two-wire transmitters and as a current driver for valve positioners. This dual functionality reduces inventory…