Monitoring the position of the product pusher

The position needs to be determined continuously in order to control the product pusher. The MPA position sensor detects the position of the piston on the pneumatic cylinder continuously, directly, and without contact, thus monitoring the piston path easily and precisely. The sensors in the MPA product family are ideal for large piston diameters and long strokes. The sensor settings can be adjusted during installation and during operation later on, using a teach field or – depending on the variant – using IO-Link.