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Magnetically or RFID-coded safety sensors provide contactless security for doors, hoods and flaps

May 11, 2018/in Automotive, Beverage and Food, Elevators, Factory Automation, Hydraulics, Industries, Medical, Pharmaceutical, Printing, Robotics

For any machine requiring a fixed guard-door or cover, the YSR series ensures reliable state monitoring (door open or closed). Thanks to their serial connection capability, YSR types are particularly suitable for applications using multiple sensors, such as long packaging or assembly lines. These RFID-coded devices are classified type 4 according to ISO 14119.

RFID technology enables the user to assign a unique code to each sensor and actuator system, which greatly reduces the risk of tampering. YSR sensors can also be connected in series via the OSSD output and inputs, allowing up to 30 sensors to connect with just one relay or controller.

Since each sensor can provide individual feedback, it is possible to identify which guard-doors are open and which are closed. This is particularly useful when many sensors are connected in series.

The YSR series is part of a range of non-contact safety sensors used to monitor guard-doors, hoods or covers. Thanks to non-contact switching and coded RFID communication, the service life of these compact sensors is very long. Housings are ECOLAB-approved and rated to IP6K9K, making them suitable for washdown applications.

Safety level is category 4 according to ISO 13849-1.

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Safety Magnetic Sensors YSM-xxK4-MxxN-xxxx
Safety RFID Sensors YSR-xxK4-xESE-xxxx

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	YSR-22K4-RESE-C050 605-000-760	RFID sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
	YSR-22K4-RESE-P012 605-000-762	RFID sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
	YSR-22K4-TESE-C050 605-000-761	RFID sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
	YSR-22K4-TESE-P012 605-000-763	RFID sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3

Safety Magnetic Sensors

May 11, 2018/in Beverage and Food, Factory Automation, Industries, Medical, Pharmaceutical, Printing

For any machine requiring a fixed guard-door or cover, the YSM series ensures reliable state monitoring (door open or closed). A magnetically coded system (type 4 according to ISO 14119) makes the YSM series immune to mutual interference and highly resistant to tampering. It is also possible to mount the actuator behind a stainless steel plate, which further reduces accessibility.

The YSM series is part of a range of non-contact safety sensors used to monitor guard-doors, hoods or covers. Thanks to non-contact switching and coded communication, the service life of these compact sensors is very long. Housings are ECOLAB-approved and rated to IP6K9K, making them suitable for washdown applications.

Safety level is category 4 according to ISO 13849-1.

Download datasheets:
Safety Magnetic Sensors YSM-xxK4-MxxN-xxxx
Safety RFID Sensors YSR-xxK4-xESE-xxxx

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	YSM-22K4-MEAN-C050 605-000-751	Magnetic sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
	YSM-22K4-MEAN-P012 605-000-755	Magnetic sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
	YSM-22K4-MEFL-C050 605-000-771	Magnetic sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
	YSM-22K4-MEFN-C050 605-000-749	Magnetic sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
	YSM-22K4-MEFN-P012 605-000-753	Magnetic sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
	YSM-22K4-MSAN-C050 605-000-750	Magnetic sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
	YSM-22K4-MSAN-P012 605-000-754	Magnetic sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
	YSM-22K4-MSFN-C050 605-000-748	Magnetic sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
	YSM-22K4-MSFN-P012 605-000-752	Magnetic sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
	YSM-78K4-MEAN-C050 605-000-757	Magnetic sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
	YSM-78K4-MEAN-P012 605-000-759	Magnetic sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
	YSM-78K4-MEFL-C050 605-000-772	Magnetic sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
	YSM-78K4-MEFN-C050 605-000-756	Magnetic sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3
	YSM-78K4-MEFN-P012 605-000-758	Magnetic sensor, Cat. 4, PL e, SIL 3

SAFETINEX light curtains

May 11, 2018/in Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Beverage and Food, Factory Automation, Industries, Medical, Pharmaceutical, Printing, Products, Pulp and Paper, Robotics

To speed up delivery to our North American customers, Contrinex is now manufacturing our highly popular SAFETINEX line of light curtains in the USA! Each Safetinex product is hand-assembled, tested for quality and accuracy, pressurized and verified right in our newly expanded Texas location. Call (866) 289 2899 to order your kit today.

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The newly developed YBB Type 2 series comprises a complete range of 30 mm resolution hand protection devices for all your Type 2, PL c, SIL 1 applications.
The rugged aluminum housing and PMMA screen are suitable for applications in almost any kind of industrial environments. Quick and simple installation is achieved by 5-pin M12 connector, integrated alignment aids, and the mounting brackets also included.

Robust housing
Simple wiring and installation
Protective heights from 150 mm to 1827 mm
Operating distance up to 12 m

TECHNICAL DATA

Supply voltage: 24 VDC +/-20%
Protection class: IP 65 + IP 67
Operating temperature: 0…50°C
Safety rating: Type 2, category 2, PL c, SIL 1
Resolution: 30 mm
Output: 2 x PNP
Certification: TÜV SÜD, CE

Labeling machines
For the operators of fully automated product labeling machines, the hazard involved is mostly slight.
If the result of the risk assessment allows the use of a Type 2 / PL c / SIL 1 safety light curtain, a protected machine opening can be used to interrupt the conveyor or material feeding as well as the labeling process itself as soon as an operator reaches into the protective field of the light curtain.
Furthermore, the same installation can be used to detect a material jam or products that have tipped over.

Simple wiring with standard M12 connectors
Ingress protection degree IP 65 + IP 67
Easy-to-use mounting brackets included

Pick-and-place robots
Many pick and place tasks are performed with the help of small robots, which represent a relatively modest hazard to staff. If the result of the risk assessment allows the use of a Type 2 / PL c / SIL 1 safety light curtain, the robot arm movements can simply be stopped if an operator reaches into the process during operation.
This then protects very effectively both the operator and the machinery.

Cost-effective and safe solution
Robust mechanical design
Operating distance up to 12 m

Laser cutting machines with moving tables
Laser cutters with fast-moving tables holding the working pieces represent a risk to machine operators. A safety light curtain can be considered to prevent people from reaching into or entering the ongoing process. In case of intrusion during a potentially dangerous phase, table movement can be stopped promptly.
If the result of the risk assessment allows the use of a Type 2 / PL c / SIL 1 safety light curtain, the protection is very effective. In addition, a direct view onto the working process is possible with no physical barriers that complicate access to the machine or finished parts.

Protective heights available from 150 mm to 1827 mm
Quick response time allows installation close to the working process
Mirror columns available for multi-side protection

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	YBB-14K4-0150-G012 630-400-027	Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
	YBB-14K4-0250-G012 630-400-028	Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
	YBB-14K4-0400-G012 630-400-029	Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
	YBB-14K4-0500-G012 630-400-030	Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
	YBB-14K4-0700-G012 630-400-031	Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
	YBB-14K4-0800-G012 630-400-032	Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
	YBB-14K4-0900-G012 630-400-033	Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
	YBB-14K4-1000-G012 630-400-034	Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
	YBB-14K4-1200-G012 630-400-035	Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
	YBB-14K4-1300-G012 630-400-036	Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
	YBB-14K4-1400-G012 630-400-037	Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
	YBB-14K4-1600-G012 630-400-038	Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
	YBB-14K4-1700-G012 630-400-039	Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
	YBB-14R4-0150-G012 630-000-106	Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
	YBB-14R4-0250-G012 630-000-107	Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4
	YBB-14R4-0400-G012 630-000-108	Light curtain, Cat. 4, PL e, Type 4

December 28, 2016/in Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Beverage and Food, Factory Automation, Industries, News & Events, Off Highway Vehicle, Oil and Gas, Products, Robotics

The robust cable transducers GCA5 are ideally suited for outdoor applications and cramped installation space.

The robust cable transducers GCA5 are ideally suited for outdoor applications and cramped installation space.

Sensor expert Baumer is further expanding their portfolio of cable transducers being the easiest, most reliable and cost-efficient way to measure linear motion within a path from 0.5 to 50 m. New series GCA5 is practice-proven when the going gets tough, for example at mobile machinery, and is ideally suited for use in cramped installation conditions.

The compact cable transducers of the GCA5 series do not compromise on maximum robustness in demanding applications. The housing of impact-resistant plastics, the corrosion-proof stainless steel cable with abrasion-resistant nylon sheath and the non-contact wear-free magnetic sensing make them the optimal choice for reliable and low-maintenance deployment in harsh environments. Thanks to the innovative design with three-chamber-principle, both electronics and stainless steel spring are hermetically encapsulated against the cable drum. The integrated flexible dirt skimmer at the cable inlet is an additional protection against humidity and ingress of any other harmful environmental substance for maximum application reliability.

The cable transducers of the GCA5 series feature a maximum measuring range of 4700 mm and are available either with integrated CANopen interface or analog output 0.5…4.5 VDC. The CANopen variant provides additionally redundant position sensing and hence simplifies function monitoring at control level. Housing protection IP 67 (cable inlet IP 54), shock resistant up to 50 g, vibration proof up to 10 g and the extended temperature range from -40 to +85 °C make the cable transducers particularly robust and resistant against temperature fluctuations and all kinds of soiling.

The cable transducers of the GCA5 series excel by their narrow design and shallow installation depth of a mere 65 mm which allows easy installation even in cramped space – as prevailing in mobile machinery and utility or transport vehicles. Cable transducers series have been standing the test of time in outrigger positioning at mobile cranes and telehandlers as well as height positioning at floor conveyor trucks and stacker cranes. Whether as OEM equipment or for retrofit – the robust and compact cable transducers are ideal for precise measurement of linear motion in demanding applications.

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Choosing the right PLC panel

November 22, 2016/in Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Beverage and Food, Factory Automation, Industries, Medical, Oil and Gas, Pharmaceutical, Pulp and Paper, Robotics, Wind Energy

Programming logic controller (PLC) panels come in almost every shape and size with some of them being freestanding and others being wall-mounted and choosing the right solution for a particular application can be difficult.

David Manney, L&S Electric

11/18/2016

Controlling equipment has always been of interest in industrial applications. Before modern-day computers came into existence, a series of relays controlled that equipment and may have numbered into the thousands. Any updates required expensive and time-consuming manual labor by electricians who needed to rewire all of the relays.
The adoption of digital computers gave rise to the modern programmable logic controller (PLC): a digital computer utilized for the automation of various processes within an industrial facility. The PLC is designed for applications ranging from controlling parts of an assembly line to automating and controlling the light fixtures in an establishment.
There are similarities between a personal computer and a controller. Both a PLC and a personal computer have a CPU, memory, and input/output (I/O) units. On the other hand, a controller is built for industrial applications. It is designed to operate under harsh environments often seen in many facilities. In essence, the PLC and a PC gather and release information.
The PLC panel can be used in a wide range of industrial applications, primarily for automating processes and increasing control over critical systems. The processor controls electrical power and is commonly referred to as an automation panel. PLCs are utilized in many industries including:

Automotive industry: the automotive industry is one of the largest users of PLCs and one of the first industries to embrace factory automation fully. The industry still makes use of automation through PLC panels on an ongoing basis.
Marine: from controlling specific parts of the vessel to a full vessel system, it is an important part of maintaining operation where failures can cause severe consequences.
Power generation: PLC panels can be used for some processes within a power generation facility, such as automating the soot blower controls
Paper making: PLC panels can be used for controlling many processes within the paper mill industry.
Automation control: The applications that achieve automation through the use of PLCs include HVAC systems, car wash systems, material handling, and conveyor systems

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Programming logic controller (PLC) panels come in almost every shape and size with some of them being freestanding and others being wall-mounted and choosing the right solution for a particular application can be difficult.

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