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Compact speed sensors with ATEX approval and IO-Link

Speed monitoring in a robust and compact metal housing with integrated evaluation electronics, ATEX approval and IO-Link

  • Many functions available via IO-Link, but also in SIO mode
  • Robust M30 metal housing: No additional impact protection required
  • ATEX approval group II, category 3D
  • Flush installation
  • Connector unit with 24 V DC supply voltage

Compact speed monitoring with IO-Link
The evaluation electronics are integrated in the sensor housing. This allows for low-cost and easy monitoring of rotating as well as linear movements regarding overspeed and underspeed. The limit of the speed at which the output switches is set via a potentiometer or IO-Link.

New: Sensor with M12 connector and ATEX approval
As compared to its predecessors, these new sensors feature a robust metal housing for flush mounting. A special version with ATEX approval is available for which no additional impact protection is required.

Applications
Especially in the field of conveying technology the compact speed sensors can be used for various applications, for example for monitoring belt conveyors or bucket elevators. Here they are typically used to monitor underspeed, blockage or standstill.

Functions via IO-Link
The speed sensors incorporate complete speed monitoring. The switch point is set using a multi-turn potentiometer or IO-Link.Additional values are provided via IO-Link, for example the current speed or the set switch point. Parameters such as the start-up delay can be set remotely using IO-Link. Besides, the “window mode” can be activated via IO-Link. Two switch points that can be set independently of each other provide added value. Teaching can also be done remotely via IO-Link. To increase plant transparency, a connection to the ifm SMARTOBSERVER is possible. Of course it is also possible to operate the IO-Link enabled sensor in SIO mode.

Operating principle
The integrated inductive sensor is damped by passing cams or other metallic targets. The evaluation unit determines the period duration or the frequency (actual rotational speed value) on the basis of the time interval between damping and compares it to the set switch point (preset value). The output is switched during the start-up delay and when the rotational speed exceeds the set switching value. An LED signals underspeed and switch-off of the output.