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SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITIES OF THE INDUSTRIAL INTERNET OF THINGS WITH BALLUFF The future of automation is digital and interlinked. As your automation partner we accompany you step by step on the path to the smart factory. And all the while we keep your competitive ability in view. Build on our expertise and experience – we support you in exploiting the potential of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). For higher productivity, more efficiency and transparent manufacturing When it comes to generating and transporting data, we have many years of experience with outstanding success. It is on...

8 Inductive Factor 1 sensors 10 BOS R090K sensors in robust cubic standard housing 12 BOS R81K sensors for universal tasks 14 New generation of BAE amplifiers 16 Magnetostrictive sensors integrated on machine parts 18 Magnetostrictive sensors to install in the hydraulic cylinder 22 UHF read/write head with integrated IO-Link processor unit 26 Easy and flexible use of 3D machine vision 28 BVS IdentSensor – for optical identification 24 MACHINE VISION AND OPTICAL IDENTIFICATION 32 Intelligent, communicative, wireless: IO-Link Wireless 34 Profinet IO-Link master for washdown applications 36...

Comprehensive solutions for industrial automation SENSORS In the field of sensor technology, Balluff offers a complete portfolio to meet the diverse array of sensor operating principles, modes, and form factors needed to dependably meet your application requirements. We offer high-value sensors for any application or requirement: from linear measurement to object detection to level, temperature and pressure monitoring. We can fulfill all of your sensor needs, for everyday industrial uses as well as for tough applications in critical environments. Our quality management regime is DIN EN ISO...

Sensor family for reliable and economical metal detection INDUCTIVE FACTOR 1 SENSORS Our new inductive Factor 1 sensors detect all metals at an identical sensing distance (e.g. steel, aluminum or brass). This gives you the advantage of being able to reliably and economically detect objects with changing materials in one application. In addition to Factor 1 characteristics, Balluff sensors also have an extended temperature range and are also magnetic field resistant, which ensures troublefree operation, even when strong electromagnetic fields occur. For applications in the immediate vicinity...

Detect a wide variety of objects with photoelectric sensors BOS R090K SENSORS IN ROBUST CUBIC STANDARD HOUSING With the latest generation of R90K-series photoelectric sensors, Balluff expands its globally established product family and offers users a universally applicable and reliable solution for object detection. Their compact and robust cubic standard housing includes all sensor principles – including photoelectric proximity switches with and without background suppression, retro-reflective sensors and through-beam sensors. The sensors are available with both invisible infrared light...

Object detection as simple as possible BOS R81K SENSORS FOR UNIVERSAL TASKS The BOS R81K optoelectronic series from Balluff is destined for area-wide use in your company. Available in all common operating principles, the high-luminosity sensors enable appealing ranges and guarantee perfect object detection. Fast mounting, universal use Balluff sensors of the BOS R81K series can be mounted quickly and easily thanks to their cubic housing shape with an M18 threaded nose. The potentiometer at the top is all that is needed for adjustment, without any time-consuming teaching process. Whether you...

Makes BOH sensor heads IO-Link capable If you want to record, count and package precisely in small-scale processes in the filling and packaging industry, then BOH photoelectric sensors are the right choice for you. They work precisely and contact-free, which guarantees high process reliability. Supported by these new BAE SA-OH amplifiers from Balluff, you can also take your application to the next smart level, because all sensors in the BOH family can be parameterized, monitored and controlled centrally via IO-Link. Another plus: Thanks to a wide range of amplifier variants and modes, you...

BTL position measuring system in two optimized mechanical profile designs MAGNETOSTRICTIVE SENSORS INTEGRATED ON MACHINE PARTS Where the highest precision is required for position measurement in confined spaces, Balluff offers a new generation of magnetostrictive sensors in two optimized profile designs with analog and IO-Link interfaces. The new BTL series from Balluff impresses with its compact design. The space-saving housing design enables easy integration on machine parts for position detection. And by means of IO-Link, states such as temperature and service life can also be recorded...

BTL position measuring system in extremely compact rod design MAGNETOSTRICTIVE SENSORS TO INSTALL IN THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER The new magnetostrictive sensors in compact rod design feature both analog and IO-Link interfaces. For position feedback, the innovative and extremely space-saving housing design of their electronic head enables simple integration directly in the hydraulic cylinder. Via the IO-Link interface, you can additionally record conditions such as temperature, humidity and service life, which can be used for intelligent condition monitoring as well as predictive maintenance. By...

Automatic identification and tracking in production RFID – RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION Our BIS Industrial RFID systems provide you with the key technology for implementing the essential features of a modern manufacturing facility. Using RFID lets you categorize objects unambiguously and trace them at any time. Processes become transparent. Your Balluff solutions n UHF Industrial identification contributes to the interplay of all the levels involved in production and clears the path for self-controlling processes. That makes autonomous systems an important component of the Smart Factory...