Nuts are an essential component in many assemblies. However, they challenge automation systems because of their low metal content for detection with inductive sensors or because the variety of angles and reflections that nuts can present to photoelectric sensors are problematic.
Contrinex is well known for the sensing performance of its inductive sensors, but its innovative and high-performance Smart sensors now enable production engineers to create customised sensors. Producing a sensor optimised for each nut it is detecting is impressive. Still, the PocketCodr unit and its companion app for phones or tablets are astounding because they make it so simple and fast for any engineer to configure the sensor using the app.
To illustrate this, the 90 second video shows how to configure the sensor, using the simple step-by-step instructions on the PocketCodr App.
In the video taken at the recent Smart Production Systems (SPS) exhibition in Nuremberg, a sensor is configured to detect the presence of a nut but not the surrounding metalwork. The programming takes less than 90 seconds and includes explaining the process and demonstrating the sensor.
The SMART AMS (Analogue Measurement Sensors) utilises Contrinex’s industry-leading precision inductive sensor technology. The Condist oscillator technology ensures excellent temperature stability and repeat accuracy, essential for precision measurement in the µm range.
The PocketCodr unit can also monitor in real-time and configure IO-Link sensors from any brand of manufacturer, offering a powerful diagnosis tool.
PLUS Automation will help you #MakeSenseofSensors to solve applications, improve machine performance and reliability, and reduce costs using Contrinex’s exceptional Inductive, Photoelectric, Ultrasonic, RFID & Machine Safety sensors.
PRODUCT ADVANTAGES
- High-speed distance sensing
- Long sensing ranges up to 40mm
- Precision measurement – Resolution in microns (µm)
- Near Linear Analogue Output
- Robust & reliable in demanding conditions
- EMC resilience
- Highly Reliable with Long Service Life
- Exceptional Temperature Stability
- Low-cost solution.
Click to download Contrinex’s Product Overview brochure to find out more.
Call PLUS Automation on 0121 58 222 58 or email Sales@PLUSAutomation.co.uk to discuss how they can help you #MakeSenseofSensors using Inductive, Machine Safety, Photoelectric, Pressure, Process, RFID and Ultrasonic sensors from CONTRINEX, ReeR & SATRON.
With over 2,000 sensors in stock in the UK, supported by stock held in Europe and short manufacturing lead times, PLUS Automation welcomes the opportunity to discuss improving automation and machine performance or reducing costs
