Seven new sensors at one stroke

Measurement technology Seven new sensors at one stroke

2025-02-05 From Jan Vollmuth| Translated by AI 6 min Reading Time

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Whether measuring displacement or inclination, measuring vibrations or rotational speeds, and much more: We present seven new sensors for different applications.

The laser triangulation sensors of the OptoNCDT 1220 series from Micro-Epsilon now have an interface for IO-Link.(Image: Micro-Epsilon) — The laser triangulation sensors of the OptoNCDT 1220 series from Micro-Epsilon now have an interface for IO-Link.
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Distance and displacement sensor: Now with IO-Link interface

Laser triangulation sensors of the OptoNCDT 1220 series by sensor specialist Micro-Epsilon measure paths and distances with an extremely small light spot, even on the smallest components. Micro-Epsilon has now equipped the sensors with an interface for IO-Link.

The IO-Link communication standard simplifies data communication and reduces the sensor's commissioning time for industrial production environments. Additionally, troubleshooting can be simplified with consistent diagnostic information down to the sensor level.

Sensors of the OptoNCDT 1220 series offer high measurement accuracy. They are particularly suitable for displacement, distance, and position measurements in OEM and series applications in automation technology. They deliver precise measurement results at a measurement rate of up to 2 kHz. Thanks to Active-Surface-Compensation (ASC), the distance signal is stably regulated regardless of the color and brightness of the measurement object.

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The new VVB30x provides vibration monitoring in all three spatial directions.(Image: IFM Electronic)

The optoelectronic incremental encoder SPTSM from Megatron enables standardized analysis procedures in the pharmaceutical industry.(Image: Megatron Elektronik)

The inductive sensors of the NBN...-F135 series with separate amplifier can be used at temperatures up to 250 °C.(Image: Pepperl+Fuchs)

The new edge sensors bks+ are equipped with the latest IO-Link version 1.1.3.(Image: Microsonic)

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Vibration sensor: Monitor vibrations in three axes

The new condition monitoring sensor VVB30x from IFM continuously captures vibrations in all three spatial directions. From the recorded measurements, the sensor calculates proven condition indicators for assessing the machine condition: information on fatigue (v-RMS), mechanical friction (a-RMS), shocks (a-Peak), and bearing wear (Crest factor). Additionally, the surface temperature is transmitted as an additional wear indicator. The sensor also offers a wide range of smart additional features: In the Basic Condition Monitoring version, the sensor can continuously analyze emerging machine imbalance and communicate securely if necessary; it also records machine operating hours based on the machine-related vibration level, an additional parameter of modern maintenance. In the Data Science Condition Monitoring version, the device also offers a smart bearing demodulation process for secure and continuous bearing analysis, known as BearingScout.

For data transmission, device diagnosis, and parameterization, the new vibration sensor relies on IO-Link. This allows users to implement vibration monitoring and analysis independently of the manufacturer in any SCADA system via common fieldbus protocols or simultaneously via a standardized MQTT or HTTPS interface in any IT system.

Incremental encoder: high precision speed measurement

Pharmaceutical companies periodically examine product batches to ensure high-quality medication. Encoders from Megatron capture the rotational speed in the drives of the testing equipment, enabling standardized analysis procedures. A renowned laboratory technology manufacturer has been using optoelectronic incremental encoders of the SPTSM series from Megatron in the drive of its tablet testing equipment for more than two decades. In the dissolution testers, so-called paddles rotate in a glass container filled with a liquid medium. The pH value of the liquid is adjusted to the environment found in the human digestive tract. The paddles keep the medium in motion until all the active ingredients of the tablet are released.

The encoders from Megatron continuously capture the rotational speed of the electric motor and monitor the stirring process of the device with 360 pulses/360°. This ensures that the stirrer always operates at the same speed and the test results are comparable. The SPTSM significantly exceeds the test equipment manufacturer's requirements in terms of rotational speed measurement accuracy: the deviation in speed detection should be a maximum of ±2%. However, the encoder measures the stirring drive speed with a deviation of only 0.2%.

Inductive sensors: Heat-resistant with large switching distance

The new high-temperature resistant inductive sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs offer a large switching distance of up to 1.97 inches. The IO-Link interface integrated into the amplifier enables integration into Industry 4.0 applications. The sensors are available with variable cable lengths, and each component can be replaced individually. The new inductive sensor sets of the NBN...-F135 series can be used at temperatures up to 482 °F. The temperature drift of the switching distance typically lies below 5 percent, ensuring consistently high detection reliability. At the same time, the devices achieve particularly long service life. The sensor heads can be replaced without re-parameterizing the amplifier, and setting the switching distance via a potentiometer is not necessary.

The IO-Link interface enables seamless communication between control and field level, including the transmission of sensor head status and limit warnings for predictive maintenance. Additionally, a switching cycle and operating hours counter is integrated. Multiple sensor heads can be synchronized in sequence—both in SIO and IO-Link modes.

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Edge sensors: Smart sensors with IO-Link interface

The new edge sensors bks+ from Microsonic are equipped with the latest IO-Link version 1.1.3. This enables seamless integration into modern production environments and optimizes the monitoring of material position. The edge sensors offer a wide working range of 0.47 inches or 1.57 inches. They allow contactless web guiding of highly transparent films, paper, and other sound-impervious materials such as corrugated cardboard, textiles, or rubber. The ultrasonic edge sensors monitor the material position with the highest precision, enabling real-time adjustments, for example, in battery foils.

With the IO-Link interface, the foundation for seamless exchange of process and service data between the system control and the bks+ has been established. Commissioning, operation, and maintenance of the machine or plant are simplified; performance and availability are increased. The ultrasonic edge sensors are preset and ready for immediate use.

Limit stop: Mechanical sensor for displacement measurements

With the mechanical sensor YM120020, IPF offers a high-precision stop for displacement measurements for the first time.(Image: IPF Electronic GmbH) — With the mechanical sensor YM120020, IPF offers a high-precision stop for displacement measurements for the first time.
(Image: IPF Electronic GmbH)

With the mechanical stops as metal attachment adapters for inductive sensors from IPF, robust small queries can be solved in a very simple and reliable way. For applications where the requirements go beyond mere presence control, IPF now offers the mechanical sensor YM120020, the first plunger for displacement measurements. The YM120020, in M12x1 form factor, has a travel range of -0.20 to 0.20 inches with a maximum linearity deviation of ±0.5% over the entire measurement range. The respective position of the plunger with hardened probe tip is output as an analog signal (0 to 10 V) via an M12 connector.

The new sensor from IPF operates on the principle of a differential transformer, a special form of transformer. A spring-mounted measuring rod serves simultaneously as the movable core of the excitation coil, with a passive coil positioned on each side. As soon as the rod is no longer in its central position (0 inches), a voltage is induced in one of the two adjacent coils, which enables displacement measurement through the output of an analog signal via the downstream electronics. Due to its high-resolution, wear-free design, the solution is very precise and mechanically extremely robust (shock resistance up to 0.44 pounds). The functional principle of the YM120020 also ensures that the measurement value is retained even after a power interruption.

Application areas for the new mechanical sensor are found across industries in automation as well as process and quality assurance, where predominantly harsh environmental conditions prevail, such as moisture, aggressive chemicals, or elevated temperatures.

Stainless steel sensors: clean solution

Leuze is launching two new series with sensors in stainless steel housings: Series 33C in hygiene design and Series 35C in robust wash-down design. They are suitable for hygiene-sensitive production and packaging processes.(Image: Leuze) — Leuze is launching two new series with sensors in stainless steel housings: Series 33C in hygiene design and Series 35C in robust wash-down design. They are suitable for hygiene-sensitive production and packaging processes.
(Image: Leuze)

New stainless steel sensors from Leuze: Series 33C in hygiene design and Series 35C in robust wash-down design. The Series 33C is particularly suitable for applications in the food, beverage, or pharmaceutical industries—also in plant areas with unpackaged products—thanks to its smooth housing contours without mounting holes. The Series 35C is designed for robustness. It is suitable for high mechanical stress and intensive cleaning processes. The sensors of the 35C series can also be used in the food industry. They are also suitable for the automotive industry or toolmaking.

Both series include light sensors, through-beam, and retro-reflective photoelectric sensors. The range of the 33C and 35C series also includes special solutions for packaging processes: These include retro-reflective sensors for glass and PET detection, sensors with background suppression for detecting small objects, as well as dynamic reference sensors and through-beam sensors for film penetration. In the "small" housing size, the new 33C and 35C series complement the stainless steel miniature sensors of the 53C and 55C series.

With the new Series 33C and 35C, Leuze offers sensors with Power-Pin-Point-LED for the first time. This lighting technology allows the sensors to be aligned and commissioned particularly quickly and easily.