The MPS-G position sensor was developed in accordance with the requirements of handling and assembly and robotics. This means not only an extremely compact sensor design for the C-slot, but also high resistance of the components used and durability of materials.

Every application is different. And with the MPS-G, there is always a solution for nearly any detection task: Querying gripper finger positions, measuring workpieces, monitoring press-fit processes or simply precisely detecting end positions. The highly accurate position values can be used either as analog signals and as process data via IO-Link or translated into digital switching information and used as such.

Pneumatic drives wear like any other mechanical component. With the MPS-G, however, critical components can be identified, readjusted or exchanged in a timely manner, thereby preventing unplanned machine downtime. The MPS-G ensures more process transparency for actuators and machines. Unauthorized intervention by operating staff can also be tracked using the position sensor. The MPS-G delivers basic data for optimal adjustment and condition monitoring of pneumatic drives – and without installing any other components.

Equipped with a wide range of diagnostic functions, Smart Sensors make it possible to look into the future in order to detect process deviations in advance and prevent unplanned machine or system downtime. In addition to the actual sensor data, Smart Sensors can deliver other valuable in on the status of the machine, plant or process.

Smart Sensors will send a notification independently if safe operation is at risk. Thanks to predictive maintenance, flexible, needs-based maintenance schedules can be created, helping reduce service costs. If problems should arise, however, the cause can be easily determined thanks to comprehensive visualization options, avoiding unplanned system downtime.