Manufacturing processes in areas such as food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries need sensors for process monitoring and control. At the same time, these sensors must meet hygienic requirements from organizations such as the European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (EHEDG) and 3-A Sanitary Standards Inc. (3-A SSI) as well as from regulatory agencies such as […]
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Baumer optical sensors are simple and flexible to implement
Through the integration of the communication interface IO-Link for the sensor principles diffuse mode sensor with background suppression and SmartReflect (the light barrier without a reflector), the optical O300 and O500 NextGen sensors have improved their already outstanding efficiency. The IO-Link interface facilitates the rapid startup of systems through the automated transmission of various parameters […]
Measure Conductivity with Remote Sensor
The AFI5 version of Baumer’s CombiLyz inductive conductivity transmitters is available with a remote sensor. This new version includes two individual components: the inductive sensing element and the transmitter with integrated CombiView display that can be installed separately and connected via a cable. The transmitter can tolerate ambient temperatures up to 85°C and provides reliable, […]
Speed and Position Feedback at Shallow Installation Depth
The new bearingless encoders MIR 10 by Baumer are the products to choose for position and speed feedback in limited installation space. Operating on non-contact magnetic sensing with up to 4096 ppr, the encoders are wearfree and provide virtually unlimited service life.The fully encapsulated magnetic sensor with IP 66 and IP 67 as standard protection […]
CombiLyz: Conductivity and temperature at a glance
Baumer is expanding its CombiSeries to include a new conductivity sensor. CombiLyz is the name of the newest sensor, which was developed primarily for precise analysis and differentiation of media in the food and pharmaceutical industries and in water treatment technology. The CombiLyz sensor features the compact CombiSeries housing. With its IP 69 K protection […]
Photoelectric and Ultrasonic Sensors Use the Same Design
Photoelectric sensors target applications with very small objects and high speed operation. Ultrasonic sensors detect almost every object. Until now, choosing one design approach posed significantly difficulties if the other type was desired later. With the same design approach, Baumer’s U500 ultrasonic sensor added to its existing portfolio of NextGen sensors changes that. The new […]
Smaller Optical Sensor Squeezes into Tighter Spaces
Baumer’s O300 sensor is a smaller version of its O500 Series photoelectric sensor. The 1-inch class sensor’s plastic housing measures 12.9 x 32.3 x23 mm. Insensitivity to ambient light allows the sensor to function under difficult lighting conditions. Similar to the O500, the O300 is available as a diffuse sensor with background suppression with a 300 or […]
Baumer Hygienic Sensors for Food Processing and Packaging
To meet the demanding requirements associated with processing and packaging food products, Baumer offers a broad portfolio of photoelectric, liquid level, inductive, and ultrasonic hygienic sensors designed to withstand chemicals and/or high pressure washdowns. For volume measurement in meat and cheese processing, Baumer’s OADR 20 series of laser sensors provides a high degree of accuracy […]
Sensing Innovation in Manufacturing Applications
by Randy Frank, Contributing Editor A look at five new options in the world of industrial sensors The term continuous improvement is frequently insufficient to describe the changes from one generation of a product to the next—especially when totally new aspects or features are integral to the component. Defining a new performance category, providing remote […]
Three Optical Sensors Provide Users New Options
In what it calls a new performance category of optical sensors, Baumer has launched three new sensor types: (1) a diffuse sensor with background suppression, (2) SmartReflect – the light barrier without a reflector and (3) a retro-reflective sensor also for reflective surfaces. With its OneBox design, the three Baumer sensors have the same dimensions, […]