Monthly Archives: November 2016

Flexibility meets long distance; Rotatable C44 inductive sensors offer maximum mounting flexibility, long operating distances and IO-Link

Swiss sensor specialist Contrinex has equipped its C44 inductive sensors with an IO-Link interface. These cubic devices with a rotatable head and IP68/IP69K protection rating offer extraordinary flexibility, long sensor life and IoT compatibility for a variety of applications. The rotatable head of C44 inductive sensors allows them to be turned in five directions, providing…

Small photoelectric M18 sensors with IO-Link; Reflex, through-beam and diffuse sensors with or without background suppression

Many of today’s industries and applications rely on photoelectric sensor technology. Contactless operation and long sensing ranges are ideal for numerous automation tasks, including in the packaging industry. With an integral IO-Link interface, Contrinex sensors bridge the gap between production machines and the digital world for the future industrial Internet of Things (IoT). Small, flexible…

Space-saving and robust; Safetinex Slim: Type 2 Safety light curtains for hand protection

Functional safety plays an important role in mechanical engineering. During the development process, standardized risk assessments are undertaken to identify and define any risks to the safety of persons and the environment. Standards set out clear requirements for the safety components used, which must then be combined with the demands of the technical specifications. Saving…

Presence detection and dimension control made easy; Infrared light grids for keen-eyed counting and measurement

  The use of infrared light grids for non-contact measurement offers many advantages, including fast response times, reliable detection of the most varied objects and immunity to interference from ambient light. Potential applications for these keen-eyed, robust sensors are to be found in such fields of application as logistics or automated packaging systems and in…