Intelligent cylinder switches for C-slots and T-slots

Short-stroke cylinder with both end positions

Thanks to the second configurable switch point, the cylinder sensor with IO-Link can monitor both end positions on short-stroke cylinders with a stroke of up to 50 mm. The signals can be set as required according to the cylinder types used.

Continuous position monitoring

This sensor can perform highly accurate monitoring tasks on pneumatic cylinders. With the relevant properties such as a repeatability of 0.2 mm, a linearity error of < 5% and a resolution of 0.01 mm, the sensor easily solves quality assurance tasks.

Inline quality monitoring

With its second switch point, the IO-Link cylinder sensor is ideally suited for detecting workpieces and errors in the placement process. Using the window function, incorrect loading of the machine can be detected and directly reported to a controller.

Condition monitoring

Machine performance can be optimally monitored, even over longer periods of time. Thanks to the new ‘Teach in application’ function, the sensor can also assume diagnostic functions for the pneumatic cylinder. The sensor determines a reference runtime and can detect when and how much the current stroke times deviate from the ideal state based on a permanent target/actual comparison. If the application-specific tolerance set by the user is exceeded or not reached, a warning is issued.

Digital communication to the sensor

• Precise transmission of the piston position
• Constant and high resolution across the entire measuring range
• Decentralised IO-Link masters reduce the amount of wiring required
• Seamless digital documentation
• Sensor data can be used in an IIoT context

moneo: the IIoT platform

• Maintenance actions can be planned
• Parameter setting
• Condition monitoring
• Communication between OT and IT level

• Bluetooth adapter
  Enables access to sensors via smartphone for easy parameter setting and reading of process values and events of all IO-Link devices connected to the master.
  Flexible switch points can be adapted, especially for retrofitting to pneumatic cylinders. This enables access to sensors via smartphone for easy parameter setting. Simple tools are available to configure the setting once, depending on the application.
  
• Remote maintenance
  Remote maintenance and parameter setting via established fieldbus systems and IO-Link
  - No superstructures necessary
  - Cost savings and increased safety
  
• Plug-and-work
  The cylinder sensor can be configured quickly and easily via IO-Link. Only one parameter is required.
  
• Loss-free data transmission
  IO-Link enables loss-free data transmission, as conversion losses are excluded via digital communication and external influences, such as magnetic fields, have no effect on data transmission.

ROI example calculation

Undesired downtimes are particularly relevant for production facilities with a high output rate of manufactured products. The failure of an insignificant pneumatic damper on a linear slide in an assembly production line has caused the system to stand still for a certain time. The new sensor can monitor the stroke time on this linear slide or on any linear actuator with a magnet.