Four Dimensions of Smart Sensor Technology: Efficient Communication

Efficient Communication enables bidirectional data transfer between control unit and sensor – for batch size 1, flexible processes and easy service.

Smart Sensors are diligent data collectors and intelligent analysts. They share this knowledge with their environment via their integrated IO-Link interface in real time. Smart Sensors are always responsive to all types of control commands. For example, they can receive new parameter sets within seconds – for flexible production up to batch size 1. Even if a device is defective, the most recently used parameter set can be automatically transferred to the replacement sensor via IO-Link. This enables plug and play to become a reality.

Efficient Communication: added value for your application

Flexible manufacturing and batch size 1

Higher productivity through reduction of machine downtimes for product changeovers
The greatest possible flexibility and accuracy thanks to dynamic parameter adjustments of sensors during operation – also for batch size 1
Automated sensor parameterization by the control unit prevents incorrect settings during manual changeover
Improving variability of systems helps reduce costs

Flexible configuration of the sensor for different packaging

Fast commissioning and plug and play device replacement with automated setting of sensor parameters

Streamlined commissioning via sensor parameterization by the control unit
Faster plug and play sensor replacement improves machine availability
Sensor replacement can also be performed by untrained personnel
Remote configuration of sensor equipment mounted at inaccessible locations

Fast commissioning and plug and play device replacement

Continuous digital data transmission

Improved signal quality with fully digital transmission from the sensor to controls; classical transfer of analog values (0-10 V, 4-20 mA)
Use of unshielded standard cable reduces costs
High electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Fully-digital signal transmission

Device validation, logging and e-parts list

High transparency: sensor replacements and parameter changes can be logged
Protection against tampering by selectively disabling control elements
Safe operation: commissioning of unapproved devices can be prevented
Automatically generate e-parts list using smart sensors currently installed in the machine

Device validation, logging and generation of e-parts list