Ultra-flat inductive sensor delivers far-sighted detection
Posted to News on 10th Oct 2023, 12:24

Ultra-flat inductive sensor delivers far-sighted detection

Ultra-flat inductive sensor delivers far-sighted detection

The new ultra-flat and far-sighted IF250 inductive sensor from Baumer measures just 6mm in height, yet will detect objects of up to 12mm. Baumer says this sensor is the flattest of its type and opens up new application opportunities where standard cylindrical sensors will not fit due to limited installation space.

The new IF250 complements the existing Baumer portfolio of high-performance inductive sensors in an ultra-compact design, from cylindrical sub-miniature sensors (3mm diameter) up to M30 designs with maximum 24mm switching distance. The combination of metal sleeves and a mounting kit ensure easy pipe attachment along with a secure and robust sensor mounting.

An important benefit of the flat design is maximised safety reserves because it allows for long-distant safety installation towards the object and is therefore optimally protected - even in critical sensing applications. Whilst ideally suited to new space restricted applications it can also be retro-fitted into existing systems where initially sensors had not been possible.

The IF250 is available as a proximity switch with industry standard PNP or NPN output, or as a measuring variant with IO-Link interface. Digital transmission eliminates the need for shielded cables and a high-resolution A/D converter card - without affecting the sensors ability to provide precise distance measurements. Furthermore, the IO-Link interface ensures the benefits of easy parameterisation, comprehensive diagnostic data, such as histograms, temperature or switching cycles, which are additional benefits.


Baumer Ltd

33/36 Shrivenham Hundred Business Park, Majors Road
Watchfield
SN6 8TZ
UNITED KINGDOM

+44 (0)1793 783839

Euchner UK Ltd SICK (UK) LTD ABSSAC Ltd Mechan Controls Ltd Procter Machine Safety Matara UK Ltd Phoenix Contact UK Aerotech Ltd Micro Epsilon UK Limited STOBER Drives Ltd Kawasaki Robotics (UK) Ltd Lenze Selection (a Division of Lenze Ltd) WEG (UK) Ltd Murrelektronik Ltd Top Hex Ltd PI (Physik Instrumente) Ltd ifm electronic Limited Leuze electronic Ltd Heidenhain (GB) Ltd Rittal Ltd Smartscan Ltd HARTING Ltd FATH Components Ltd Euchner UK Ltd Pilz Automation Technology