Press Kit SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2011 

Highly dynamic positioning with low operating costs
Precise and, when necessary, highly dynamic positioning with low operating costs thanks to intelligent solutions for rapid integration and diagnosis – the new DL100 Hi distance sensor from SICK uniquely combines technical and economic user benefits. The sensor is used, for example, for the horizontal and vertical positioning of storage and retrieval devices in hand-ling and warehousing systems, or for distancing and collision protection on overhead cranes. > More

SICK presents freely programmable encoder for EtherNet/IP
Intelligent, powerful, precise – the freely programmable absolute encoder in the AFS60/AFM60 EtherNet/IP family of products from SICK offers flexibility combined with fieldbus connection. In addition to comprehensive diagnostic possibilities and the integrated transmission function for rotary axes, its Device Level Ring functionality (DLR) allows active and continuous monitoring of network ring topology and its participants. > More

HIPERFACE DSL® – the digital evolution for electrical drives
SICK is well on the way towards setting a new market standard with its new, purely digital, motor feedback interface HIPERFACE DSL® (Digital Servo Link). HIPERFACE DSL® allows communication between frequency converters and motor feedback systems via just two wires. Beyond the corresponding cost effectiveness, maximum safety standards are implemented with HIPERFACE DSL® because the interface has been technically developed up to the SIL3 level in compliance with IEC 61508. > More

With cable, Bluetooth, or WLAN
Robust hand-held scanner for harsh conditions
Featuring an IP 65 enclosure rating and safe functioning even after being dropped 50 times, the IDM160 hand-held scanner convinces users with a maximum degree of ruggedness. The attributes that provide for special user friendliness include, among others, a powerful scan engine as well as triple read feedback. > More

The new LFP cubic: level measurement with guided microwave
Top measuring results for most diverse media
With the new LFP cubic, SICK presents a level sensor that provides maximum amount of flexibility and measuring accuracy. Thanks to IO Link, it also opens up excellent possibilities for integration in the type of automation common in machine and plant engineering. > More

New detection method makes it possible
Packaging technology: Print marks yield to pattern
Packaging in an exemplary way without any print mark – that is precisely what the ML20 Markless Sensor from SICK was designed to do. Used like a print mark sensor, it does not require any optical marking on the package, however, instead detecting a taught-in design pattern. > More

Double receiver and application software: the new photoelectric proximity sensor is fit for foil packaging
Reliably detecting six-packs in PET foil on conveyor systems is a real challenge for optical sensors. The new WTB27-3 MultiPac sensor from SICK now provides the optimum solution. Its double receiver, high-power LED and special evaluation ensures a hitherto impossible level of detection reliability. > More

Photoelectric sensors: Inox portfolio complemented
Strong in confined, harsh environment
Rugged, small in design and versatile in application, the new W8 Inox miniature photoelectric sensors have their sights set particularly on applications in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical segments as well as in machine tools.> More

Safety laser scanner in miniature design
Small but select
An evolution in size, coupled with a revolution of application optimization and flexibility – that’s the new compact safety laser scanners of the S300 Mini product family from SICK. > More

Up to PL e and SIL 3: safety-oriented monitoring of drive speeds
With its new MOC3SA Speed Monitor, SICK has expanded its portfolio of sens:Control safe control solutions with the functionality of safe monitoring of drive rotational speeds. The new Motion Control module meets the safety levels of PL e according to EN ISO 13849, SIL3 in compliance with IEC 61508 and SIL3CL according to EN 62061. Typical applications include the speed-dependent release of mechanical door latches during machine operation or the operation of drives with safely reduced and monitored speeds, e.g. in maintenance or setup modes. > More

The TBS temperature switch
For operating fluids at just the right temperature
Lower total cost-of-ownership is an important competitive advantage in plant and machine construction. The monitoring of operating parameters, for example the pressure and temperature of operating fluids such as hydraulic oil, lubricants or cooling water, is essential for trouble-free operation, and thus for calculable operating costs.> More

For suspension monorails and mini-AGVs: distancing and anti-collision with the TiM300 laser scanner
SICK is presenting the TiM300 laser scanner for the first time at the SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2011 trade fair. The sensor’s highlights are its particularly compact housing, scanning angle of 270°, integrated teach-in function, and four switching outputs. With a range of 2 m, the TiM300 is suitable for, among other things, the distancing and monitoring of convoys on suspension monorails, collision prevention and reversing protection on mini-AGVs and mobile platforms, or monitoring projections and occupancy on storage and retrieval devices. > More