Swiss sensor specialist Contrinex announces an addition to its highly successful Classics family of M30 inductive proximity sensors, extending the maximum operating distance for its Classics Basic range to 25mm.
Many systems and machines require safety devices to prevent unauthorized access or intervention during operation. A simple light grid is in many cases not sufficient, for example to prevent the escape of noise, heat, dust, etc. from inside presses, robotic cells or injection molding equipment.
As contactless measurement devices, photoelectric distance sensors are suitable for numerous areas of application. Different operating principles are available, depending on the distance to be measured. The specialists at Contrinex use a laser triangulation method for highly accurate distance measurement at short ranges, while at long ranges they prefer the optical time-of-flight (TOF) method.
A hooklift truck utilizes a hydraulic system for loading and unloading a demountable container. The driver engages a lifting hook with the container before lifting it onto the vehicle’s load bed. Rugged sensor systems detect the position of the telescopic lifting arm prior to activating the lifting sequence, ensuring it is not extended.
Machines for turning, milling, drilling or grinding metal will inevitably generate abrasion debris. For inductive sensors, which by their nature detect metal objects, this debris presents a difficult challenge. When sensors are covered with lubricant containing metal chips, there is a risk that they will supply incorrect signals to the control system.
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.
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).
Featuring rugged 26 x 26 mm aluminum housings, Safetinex Slim light curtains from Contrinex ensure optimum workplace ergonomics.
Industrial practice shows that safety applications are not the only areas where light grids can be effective. For example, they are ideal for monitoring or counting objects.
When it comes to detecting transparent objects, the limits of conventional photoelectric sensors are soon apparent. Since clear glass or plastic absorb only a small amount of light, there is little difference between emitted and received light levels. As a result, switching signals may be unclear.
Swiss sensor specialist Contrinex announces Ecolab certification for its high-performing C23 photoelectric sensors with IO-Link connectivity. Food and beverage manufacturers requiring food-safe sensors can now benefit from remote adjustment of sensitivity and other operating parameters, features which are already boosting productivity in other fast-moving process production facilities.
Rugged inductive sensors detect the presence and position of equipment or components at each stage to ensure that parts are correctly aligned and ready for the next operation.
Robust washdown inductive sensors, mounted on existing rotary actuators, monitor control-valve status around the clock, providing real-time positional feedback to a plant-wide control system in a simple, cost-effective manner.
Rugged sensor systems detect the position of the container prior to activating the locking mechanism, ensuring the bolts will engage correctly; sensors must be mechanically robust and withstand harsh outdoors conditions.
A hooklift truck utilizes a hydraulic system for loading and unloading a demountable container. Once the container is correctly positioned on the vehicle’s load bed, interlocks engage with its base, securing it in position. Rugged sensor systems detect full engagement of the interlocks, ensuring the truck is safely loaded prior to driving away.
Swiss safety-systems specialist Contrinex launches a new high-speed Safety Relay suitable for use with its Safetinex Type 2 and Type 4 light curtains. With a faster re-sponse time of just 10ms, the new Safety Relay allows engineers to specify shorter overall safety distances when designing safety systems in accordance with ANSI B11.19 or EN ISO 13855 standards.
Thanks to the new high frequency RFID read/write modules (HF RWMs) with IO-Link interface V 1.1, it has never been easier to plug and play. Contrinex designed them specifically for easy, cost-effective integration into existing control systems.
The new series of Full Inox Miniature inductive sensors from Contrinex are the smallest self-contained inductive sensors on the market. Available in sizes M5 and Ø 4 mm as both PNP and NPN types, they are ideal for use wherever space is scarce and operating conditions are harsh.
Contrinex stainless-steel washdown sensors withstand both aggressive cleaning chemicals and high-pressure water jets, offering highly robust solutions for the harshest operating environments. Food-grade sensors are available with IO-Link, a standardized serial connection protocol, providing digital communication in washdown areas at no additional cost.
Contrinex stainless-steel washdown sensors withstand both aggressive cleaning chemicals and high-pressure water jets, offering highly robust solutions for the harshest operating environments.
The new C23 Full Inox series of flat, full-metal inductive sensors is ideal for applications where the environment is harsh and space is scarce, but long operating distances are still indispensable. Thanks to Contrinex ASIC technology, these miniature-sized sensors are highly accurate and include an IO-Link interface.
During semi-automated heat staking of assemblies for domestic white goods, manufacturers use light curtains to preserve operator safety without compromising production throughput.
Versatile C23 photoelectric sensors from Swiss manufacturer Contrinex play a vital role in managing high-volume, automated food-packaging operations. Manufacturers rely on these high performance devices to maintain an appropriate degree of control across multiple discrete process stages, ensuring maximum uptime.
Whatever the sensor type, for fast field checks and demonstrations the new Contrinex sensor tester is an essential addition to any toolbox.
Users of industrial RFID can maximize the flexibility of their systems with the powerful ContriNet RS485 network from Contrinex.
The Contrinex High Temperature range includes sensors in sizes from M8 to M50. Sensors that have an internal amplifier resist temperatures of +180°C, while those with an external amplifier withstand temperatures up to + 230°C.
A custom-built testing machine tests a tray of 70 knobs in a single cycle; long-distance inductive sensors, positioned directly below the knobs, confirm the presence of a washer in each assembly.
A container manufacturer uses a modified forklift, fitted with two sets of forks, for unloading bulk cargo. The lower forks support the container while the upper forks control the lid. When unloading, the lid opens and the lower forks rotate, tipping out the contents. A robust inductive sensor senses the position of the lid, ensuring it opens fully before emptying.
To monitor the speed of industrial composting machines, robust and reliable FULL INOX sensors operate continuously inside the rotor, withstanding dust, humidity and high temperatures. Fast drying of materials, optimal decomposition and reliable sanitization are assured.
A German manufacturer of cold-forming tools for joining sheet metal uses position sensing to control the operation of a manual punch-riveting tool. A high-pressure inductive sensor mounted directly into the wall of a small pneumohydraulic cylinder detects the position of the hydraulic ram, preventing the operating cycle from starting unless the ram is fully retracted.
During manufacture of mechanical assemblies for automotive production, an operator uses a manually operated machine to weld metal parts together. After welding, the operator drops the assembly in a transport bin ready for dispatch. As each assembly is placed in the bin, an infrared light curtain detects its presence and confirms that the welding cycle has been completed correctly.
When a trolley bus reaches a road junction, wire-switches, installed on the overhead conductor cables, control its direction of travel. Switches may be in the default “straight-through” position or in “turnout” position. As a bus passes a switch in turnout position, a sensor mounted on the overhead cables detects the presence of the current collector. The control system then resets the switch to the default position.
A manufacturer of bulk material-handling equipment uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to sense the position of a large rail-mounted reclamation-conveyor operating in a hot, dusty environment.
Modern road bridges typically utilize beam construction; mobile cranes lift prefabricated bridge sections onto pairs of support columns. Multiple heavy-duty hydraulic cylinders support the ends of each section, allowing accurate height adjustment prior to final positioning.
New manufacturing processes make the ECO range unbeatable in its class on both price and performance. Despite the low price, no compromise has been made on quality, reliability or durability.
In welding robots and systems, the ultimate hallmark of quality for an inductive sensor is the reliability of its signal, even in the presence of magnetic fields.
The new, flat C23 is ideal for applications where space is scarce but long operating distances are still indispensable. With this sensor’s all-metal housing, applications do not need to pull any punches.
With the new C23 and C55 series, Contrinex not only meets the demand for photoelectric sensors for ultra-precise distance measurement, but also for the measurement of very large distances.
The new C23 series of miniature photoelectric sensors, available in diffuse, reflex, through-beam and background suppression types, offers solutions for a wide range of industries and applications.
Contrinex miniature inductive sensors detect the position of a slotted centering-disc mounted on the motor shaft with exceptional repeatability and positional accuracy better than 0.01 mm.
A German manufacturer of industrial workpiece-carrier systems uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to identify individual carriers and initiate automated in-process washing. A read-write module, mounted at the washing station, interrogates the nylon-encased RFID tag on the approaching carrier.
The new C12 series of photoelectric sensors offers reflex, through-beam and background suppression types in a subminiature cubic housing. The very small dimensions of these sensors enable installation wherever space and optical opening are limited. Despite their size, all C12 sensors have long sensing ranges.
Small, robust and durable: Contrinex’s full-metal, weld-immune sensors are now available in a space-saving M8 size. They offer outstanding mechanical stability and are virtually indestructible.
No fewer than four new, full-metal versions (PNP, NPN, NO, NC) in size M12 offer the unique benefit of a 15 mm operating distance. In this way, Contrinex adds an innovative technology to its Full Inox Extreme range as a solution for customers who need robust sensors with maximum operating distances.
Contrinex has expanded its inductive Classics Miniature range to include a new model, and now offers the MiniMini sensor also in an M4 version. The thread facilitates sensor mounting and creates additional application possibilities.
Just twelve millimeters in length and three millimeters in diameter – these tiny dimensions make the MiniMini the smallest inductive sensor in the world.
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 EtherCAT interface is one of four Ethernet-based interface devices offered by Contrinex. Interface devices for Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet IO and POWERLINK are also available. Using the EtherCAT interface, Contrinex’s high frequency RFID system can be connected to the EtherCAT fieldbus, which is frequently used in industrial automation applications.
The new contrast sensor emits a focused beam of light with a red, green or blue light emitter. Color selection takes place automatically during the teach-in procedure in order to achieve the best contrast resolution for highly reliable detection.
Contrinex IO-Link is the first worldwide standardized IO technology (IEC 61131-9) to allow communication with sensors and actuators. Devices are identified, parameterized and diagnosed. Cyclic information about device status is also obtained through "process data".
The Full Inox BASIC family closes the gap for applications that cannot dispense with a full-metal housing, but still need a cost-effective solution. The BASIC line combines the robustness and long life of the Full Inox family with the sensor properties of standard technology to offer a cost-effective entry into the world of the full-metal sensors.
The 700 series all-metal sensor from Contrinex’s Full Inox family is known for it robustness, reliability and durability. In combination with features like Factor 1 and weld immunity these all-metal sensors are the perfect solution for applications in automated welding cells.
In the food industry, hygiene requirements are crucial to sensor choice. Since high speed, reliable detection is the key success factor for flexible filling and packaging solutions, Contrinex now offers specifically optimized photoelectric sensors. They have excellent background suppression and a robust plexiglass window.
The new C44 from Contrinex offers enhanced performance, reliability and flexibility at an extraordinary price performance ratio.
Contrinex presents important new developments for its high-frequency RFID system. To ensure excellent traceability even in difficult environments, Contrinex now offers tags that are embeddable in metal, tags for high temperature applications, and miniature read/write modules with an integral USB connector for use in confined spaces.
Especially for use in areas with very high ambient temperatures, Contrinex has developed new inductive sensors with integral electronics and new high frequency RFID tags.
