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Rugged Utility Vehicle Sensors Turck is now offering rugged sensors with e1 type approval for use in utility vehicles ...  Factor 1 sensors for flexible mounting As field specialist for the processing and food packaging industries, Turck has built its reputation on reliability and diagnostic performance....  M12 quick-connect technology Turck presents a highly reliable and practicable IP67 quick-connect solution ...  FIELDBUS/SENSOR TECHNOLOGY: Routing Station The Turck I/O System BL67 processes signals on the FRIMO ultrasonic welding systems – including high-frequency...  Factor 1 sensors as 2-wire DC cable version Turck is the first supplier to present 2-wire DC sensors without reduction factor...  RFID in the manufacture of consumable products A renowned manufacturer of consumable materials for process engineering is currently building a new factory in the USA to support a manufacturing location operating at full capacity....  Extension of RFID system Very tough: The new RFID read/write head with a sensing range of 500 mm is ideal for application in rough environments, as e.g. in the sector of intralogistics -- PDA Handheld Reader (right)...  Compact interface modules Featuring a width of only 6.2mm, the IMS series made by Turck is extremely slimlined, completely galvanic isolated and available at a reasonable price...  Interface technology: Knowing Where's the Fault Intelligent interface devices diagnose the route between the field device and the control system. Whenever the subject of diagnostics is discussed today, people usually think of the associated functions in control systems or field devices....  Block I/Os for Profinet Flexible: The Profinet block I/O by Turck enables the setup of a line topology thanks to the integrated switch...  Safe detection of pistons in pneumatic cylinders New magnetic field sensors from Turck guarantee simple singlehand. Magnet field sensors for detection of piston positions in pneumatic cylinders are standard in industrial automation....  Interface modules with displays and DTMs Interface modules with displays and DTMs ...  Interface technology: Vital Link Interface technology faces new challenges as the market continues to expand...  Analog sensors: Sensor for Every Need Analog sensors – Some applications can only be implemented with sensors using analog output signals. Analog sensors with intelligent evaluation can even replace considerably more expensive measuring devices....  Magnetic Field Sensor for Pneumatic Cylinders Magnetic Field Sensor for Pneumatic Cylinders Ensures Reliable Monitoring. Magnetic field sensors for monitoring the position of pistons in pneumatic cylinders are standard in industrial automation. They are purchased, installed and then mostly forgotten....  Flexibility thanks to the Fieldbus Turck power conditioners and multibarriers ensure plant operation at the Frankfurt-Hoechst Basell plant. In order to take over the production of another site at short notice, Basell Polyolefine GmbH was able fit out its Frankfurt-Hoechst... ...  Asset management with FDT/DTM optimises assets When it comes to the latest trends in process automation the terms ‘FDT/DTM’ and ‘Asset Management’ frequently crop up. The new technologies make it possible to achieve a previously unknown level of transparency in process engineering applications ...  Compact Tube Sensor Replaces Ring Sensor Compact Tube Sensor Replaces Ring Sensor for Feeding Small Parts. There are several possibilities of making production more efficient along the route from the raw material to the end product. This applies to machines as much as it does to material flow....  Magnetic field sensor for pneumatic cylinders Universally applicable Turck sensor reduces installation and operating costs...  IP67 remote I/O: Control cabinet solutions While fieldbus technology is slowly finding more and more advocates in the process industry, bus structures have been established for a long time in the manufacturing automation field. Whether it is the remote IO in the control cabinet with IP20......  Intelligent temperature measurement The optimum measurement points for pressure and temperature data are often difficult to access for the operators on-site. Therefore sensor solutions with versatile displays and highlyflexible process connections...  Analogue position sensor optimising ultrasonic welding systems In order to cope with the requested material diversity in automotive engineering, flexible production systems are needed. Therefore the Lühr Group opts for Turcks analogue magnetic field sensor WIM....  IO-LINK - New Communication on Known Routes IO-Link is without a doubt one of the most interesting features of the SPS/IPC/Drives fair this year. Well-known manufacturers from the automation sector are working in close collaboration on this new standard....  Remote Pre-Processing in RFID Applications Growing data requirements are increasingly overloading centralised control structures in applications, thus increasing the demand for decentralised approaches. RFID is a good example of this....  Basic Information on Temperature Sensors The seventh part of our series on the “Basic Principles of Sensor Technology”, produced incollaboration with Hans Turck GmbH & Co.KG, deals with temperature sensors. ...  Intelligent Temperature Sensor Last year Turck presented the new PS400/PS500 series of pressure sensors. The successful philosophy behind this series naturally formed the basis for a further development in temperature sensors, which Turck will be presenting as the new TS400/500. ...  FDT/DTM Is A Historic Opportunity The standardisation of the 4-20mA interface in the eighties was the first steps towards the standardisation of instrumentation and control signals....  RFID in Industrial Manufacturing RFID - The concepts of the "transparent" individual and continuous observation are a nightmare scenario. However observation cannot be stringent enough in manufacturing. There is never enough - in fact there is too little – in this area....  Fieldbus systems in machine engineering The Dutch company CSI has decided to opt for piconet PROFIBUS-DP I/O modules. CSI is a middle-sized Netherlands-based company that offers palletting, transport and robotic packaging systems to manufacturers of consumer goods....  Magnetic Field Sensors on Pneumatic Cylinders The completely modified range of magnetic field sensors combines innovative electronics with flexible mechanics and offers all the features of efficient detection of the cylinder piston in the pneumatic cylinder....  Automation right from the word go A&D interview with: Frank Denk, Alfred Hack und Christian Wolf, Hans Turck GmbH & C0. KG, Mülheim a. d. Ruhr...

DUO-TOUCH® Run Bar with STB Buttons DUO-TOUCH® Run Bar with STB Buttons easily interfaces with DUO-TOUCH SG Two-Hand Control Modules, SC22-3 Safety Controllers or other Type IIIC control systems to provide convenient, reliable actuation. ...  WORLD-BEAM® Q20 Sensors WORLD-BEAM® Q20 Sensors are the newest addition to Banner’s WORLD-BEAM® family of cost-effective, rugged and powerful photoelectric sensors....  On-Axis Lights On-Axis Lights provide optimal illumination of an inspected part by delivering collimated illumination in the same optical path as camera....  SC22-3 Safety Controller An easy to configure safety module that incorporates numerous input devices and manages multiple safety-related functions....  SureCross™ DX70 Wireless Networks Deliver a low-cost dedicated wireless industrial I/O system, providing directly mapped I/O using a Gateway and Node, each equipped with four discrete inputs and outputs, two analog inputs and outputs, and link loss output....  Sealed Linear Array Lights Sealed Linear Array Lights deliver high-intensity illumination of large areas or objects at long distances....  PICO-GUARD™ Fiber Optic E-Stop Button PICO-GUARD™ Fiber Optic E-Stop Button work in conjunction with the PICO-GUARD Controller and other optical elements in personnel safety and equipment protection applications....  WORLD-BEAM® QS18 Adjustable-Field Sensors WORLD-BEAM® QS18 Adjustable-Field Sensors are now available with a visible Class 2 laser (QS18LAF250) for enhanced sensing capability....  SureCross™ Temperature Nodes Are now available for Banner's Surecross Wireless Network. ...  M12 Series Photoelectric sensor family features a 12 mm threaded metal barrel and is available in opposed, polarized and non-polarized retroreflective, diffuse and fixed-field models....  DIN-Muting Modules Have a 67.5 mm DIN-mounted housing, plug-in terminal blocks and additional features....  SureCross™ M-GAGE™ Wireless Sensor Node For vehicle sensing offers integrated wireless connectivity using Banner's new Surecross Wireless Network. ...  SureCross™ FlexPower™ Nodes and Battery Modules For wireless sensing networks deliver flexible power options for enhanced application usability....  PresencePLUS® Pro—PROII Offers an expanded toolset for advanced operations using Banner’s robust PresencePLUS Pro vision cameras....  SureCross™ Wireless Network Is the first wireless platform built from the ground up for industry—featuring proprietary Radio Frequency (RF) design, advanced power management features and robust communications integrity. ...  EZ-LIGHT™ K50L and K80L indicators Provide highly visible 50 mm dome indicators, in a choice of two housing styles....  Detect Registration Marks on Hard-to-Read Surfaces. Banner Engineering Corp. has introduced their R58 Expert™ Series colour registration mark sensors for detecting colour contrast in common product and material registration applications. ...  Temerature Sensor with Analog Ouptut HOT new non-contact infrared temperature sensors feature advanced teachable technology at a very COOL price...  PresencePLUS P4 OMNI Vision Sensors PresencePLUS P4 OMNI Vision Sensors combine all P4 vision inspection and analysis tools into one self-contained housing....  EZ-LIGHT Indicator Lights for use with sensors EZ-LIGHT™ Indicator Lights for use with sensors, remotely indicate sensor status. Designed for use when the placement or distance of a sensor limits its visibility....  WORLD-BEAM® QS18FF Background Suppression WORLD-BEAM® QS18FF Background Suppression Sensors deliver plug-and-play usability. Select from preprogrammed models for 50 mm (2") or 100 mm (4") fixed-field sensing ranges ...  EZ-SCREEN™ Safety Light Screen System EZ-SCREEN™ Safety Light Screen System sets new standard for ease of use and low cost. This non-contact, point-of-operation machine guarding system is believed to be the industry's easiest to set up, ...  M-GAGE® Ferromagnetic Sensing Technology M-GAGE® Ferromagnetic Sensing Technology delivers most reliable vehicle detection. Utilizing Banner's patented use of magnetoresistive-based passive sensing technology,...  Q60 Laser Adjustable-Field Sensors Q60 Laser Adjustable-Field Sensors offer superior error-proofing capabilities. Available in both Class 1 or extended-range Class 2 laser formats,...  WORLD-BEAM® QS30 Series High-Power Sensors WORLD-BEAM® QS30 Series High-Power Sensors are designed to provide maximum excess gain (burn-through) for accurate reliable sensing in applications with heavy fog,...  PVD Parts Verification Sensors PVD Parts Verification Sensors feature large bright green and red job lights that provide distinct visual cues to guide assemblers through a part picking sequence and notify of an incorrect or out-of-sequence selection. ...  Compact Ultrasonic Sensor Compact Ultrasonic Sensor features an advanced microprocessor design, push-button programming and bright diagnostic status LEDs located directly on the sensor housing. ...