Overview
This document provides a comprehensive overview of Balluff's products designed for washdown areas, particularly in the food and beverage industry. It emphasizes the importance of robust and high-quality automation components that meet stringent protection standards, such as IP69K, to withstand harsh cleaning processes.
Specifications and Standards
Balluff's products are designed to exceed industry-standard washdown labels, with the Washdown Plus line enduring at least 1,000 cleaning cycles. These products meet various protection classes (IP65 to IP69K) and are suitable for environments requiring high-pressure cleaning. Compliance with cleaning procedures like CIP, COP, SIP, and SOP is crucial for effective maintenance.
Product Features
The document details the Smart Automation and Monitoring System (SAMS), which offers simple, flexible, and intelligent solutions for machine automation. SAMS products include sensors, actuators, and system components that provide enhanced robustness, reliability, and longevity, reducing maintenance efforts and costs.
Cleaning Procedures
The cleaning process is divided into several steps: pre-cleaning, pre-rinsing, main rinse, post-cleaning, and disinfecting. Each step involves specific tools and materials, such as dry steam, alkaline cleaners, and disinfection agents, to ensure thorough sanitation.
Food Contact Zones
The document outlines different food contact zones, including food areas, splash zones, and non-food zones, each requiring specific cleaning standards and certifications. It distinguishes between open and closed production processes, emphasizing the need for hygienic design in open processes.
Smart Features and Benefits
SAMS components offer smart features like condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and data transparency, enhancing machine performance and efficiency. These features include temperature and humidity monitoring, vibration detection, and more, all accessible via dashboards or LED displays.
Product Range
The document lists various SAMS products, including inductive and photoelectric sensors, RFID systems, and network modules, each with specific characteristics like dimensions, interfaces, and operating principles. These products are designed to withstand harsh environments and meet Ecolab requirements.
Conclusion
Balluff's innovative solutions for washdown areas provide significant advantages in terms of durability, efficiency, and cost savings, making them ideal for the food and beverage industry.
Connectors
The connectors are M12x1-Male, 4-pin, with housing materials including stainless steel and ABS. They support IO-Link 1.1 interface with a transfer rate of COM3 (230.4 kBaud). The operating voltage is 18...30 VDC, and they are rated IP68, IP69K for protection.
SensorsBalluff offers a range of sensors including inductive, photoelectric, magnetic field, ultrasonic, magnetostrictive, pressure, and
temperature sensors. These sensors are designed for diverse applications, from distance measurement to condition monitoring, and are compliant with international standards like CE, FCC, and EAC.
Special Features
Many products feature 'Washdown Plus' characteristics, indicating enhanced durability in environments requiring frequent cleaning. The sensors and connectors are designed to operate within a temperature range of -40 °C to 105 °C, depending on the model.
Approval and Conformity
Products conform to various standards including CE, FCC Part 15, IC RSS-210, WEEE, Ecolab, and cULus, ensuring they meet both regional and international requirements.
Additional Information
The document references Balluff's online Product Finder for accessing technical drawings, data sheets, and user guides for each product.
Photoelectric Sensors
The document provides detailed technical specifications for various photoelectric sensors designed for washdown areas. These sensors are part of Balluff's product line and are suitable for environments requiring high hygiene standards.
Specifications
The sensors are categorized into different series such as R254K, 18E, R01E, and 6K, each with specific dimensions, interfaces, and operational principles. They operate on a voltage range of 10...30 VDC and are equipped with features like IO-Link 1.1, PNP/NPN configurations, and push-pull NO/NC options.
Principle of Operation
The sensors primarily function as photoelectric sensors with retroreflective and through-beam optical operations. They utilize LED red light or laser red light for detection, with varying beam characteristics such as divergent and collimated beams.
Special Characteristics
Many sensors are designed with 'Washdown' capabilities, ensuring they can withstand rigorous cleaning processes. Some models also feature 'Washdown Plus' for enhanced durability.
Approval and Conformity
The sensors comply with multiple international standards, including CE, EAC, cULus, WEEE, and Ecolab, ensuring they meet safety and environmental regulations.
Connection and Housing
The sensors offer various connection options, including M12x1-Male and M8x1-Male connectors, with housing materials ranging from stainless steel to ABS, ensuring robustness and reliability in harsh environments.
Additional Resources
For more detailed information, including technical drawings and user guides, users are directed to Balluff's Product Finder available on their website.
Through-beam Sensors
These sensors operate using a photoelectric principle with a divergent beam characteristic. They utilize LED red light and have a range of up to 20 meters. The sensors are housed in stainless steel or ABS material, with a sensing surface made of glass or PMMA. They are approved by CE, cULus, Ecolab, EAC, and WEEE, ensuring compliance with international standards.
Fork Sensors
Designed for washdown areas, these sensors have a fork width of 50 to 80 mm and use infrared or LED red light. They feature a divergent beam characteristic and are housed in stainless steel. The sensors operate at 10-30 VDC and conform to CE, Ecolab, EAC, and WEEE standards.
Contrast Sensors
These sensors are focused diffuse sensors using laser red light with a light spot size of 0.7 x 0.7 mm at 250 mm. They have a range of 1 to 250 mm and are housed in ABS material. The sensors are designed for washdown areas and operate at 10-30 VDC.
Photoelectric Distance Sensors
Utilizing triangulation and light time-of-flight principles, these sensors have a range of 20 mm to 5000 mm. They use LED or laser red light and have varying accuracy and resolution specifications. The sensors are housed in ABS material and are approved by CE, cULus, EAC, Ecolab, and WEEE.
Key Features
All sensors are designed for industrial environments, particularly washdown areas, ensuring durability and compliance with international standards. They offer various connection options, including M8x1 and M12x1 connectors, and support different interface types such as PNP, NPN, and IO-Link.
Conclusion
The document provides comprehensive technical details for selecting the appropriate sensor based on specific industrial requirements, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Pressure SensorsThe document lists several models (BSP00W2 to BSP00W7) with measuring ranges from 0 to 750 mbar, accuracy of ±0.18% FSO BFSL, and overload pressures up to 10 bar. They operate on 8-32 VDC and provide an analog output of 4-20 mA. These sensors are made of stainless steel, have an IP69K rating, and are approved for CE, EAC, and WEEE standards.
Temperature Sensors
Models BFT0005 to BFT000A are detailed with a measuring range of -30 to 150°C, using Pt1000 elements. They operate on 10-30 VDC with an analog output of 4-20 mA. The sensors have a pressure rating of 270 bar, IP ratings of IP67, IP69, and IP69K, and conform to CE, cULus, WEEE, and EAC standards.
Condition Monitoring Sensors
Model BCM0001 features multifunction capabilities including vibration and temperature monitoring. It operates on 24 VDC, supports IO-Link 1.1, and has an IP rating of IP67, IP68, and IP69K.
Position Indicators
Models BDG0291 and BDG0292 offer digital displays and hollow shaft types with a resolution of 14000 ppr. They support IO-Link 1.1 and have an IP rating of IP69K and IP68.
RFID Systems
The document describes RFID systems for automatic identification and tracking, supporting HF (13.56 MHz) and UHF (860/960 MHz) frequencies. The systems are compatible with various data carrier types and have IP ratings of IP68 and IP69K. They conform to CE, FCC, and other international standards.
Key Features
All products are designed for washdown areas, ensuring durability and compliance with stringent environmental standards. They feature robust construction materials like stainless steel and PPS, and offer flexible connectivity options.
UHF RFID Systems
Operate within 860-960 MHz frequency range, with adjustable output power and circular polarization. They feature built-in M12 connectors and are housed in stainless steel and PBT materials, ensuring durability in washdown environments.
Industrial Networking
Emphasizes the need for high-performance components to handle increasing data volumes and complex communications. Balluff's solutions integrate IO-Link communication standards for flexible and reliable data exchange.
Connectivity Components
Include standardized and custom connection solutions suitable for extreme temperatures and sensitive applications like the food industry. These components are designed for easy installation and rapid integration.
Key Features
Products are rated IP68/IP69K, ensuring resistance to water and dust, suitable for washdown areas. Products conform to various international standards, including CE, FCC, and Ecolab, ensuring global applicability and safety. Components are designed to operate in a wide temperature range, from -50°C to 105°C, accommodating both fixed and flexible routing.
Applications
These products are ideal for industrial environments requiring robust and reliable communication and connectivity solutions, particularly in sectors with stringent hygiene and environmental requirements.
Additional Resources
For more detailed product information, technical drawings, and user guides, users are directed to Balluff's Product Finder available on their website.
Connectivity Products
This document provides technical specifications for various connectivity products designed for washdown areas, manufactured by Balluff. The products include cables and connectors with specific characteristics suitable for industrial environments.
Specifications- Cable Types: Various cables with different lengths (0.6 m to 20 m) and conductor cross-sections (0.25 mm² to 1.5 mm²).
- Temperature Range: Fixed routing: -50 to 105 °C; Flexible routing: -25 to 105 °C.
- Operating Voltage: Ranges from 30 VDC/30 VAC to 300 VDC/300 VAC depending on the product.
- Rated Current: Varies from 2.0 A to 10.0 A at 40 °C.
- IP Rating: IP67 and IP69K, indicating high resistance to dust and water.
- Approval/Conformity: CE, Ecolab, EAC, WEEE certifications.
Product Features- Special Characteristics: All products are designed for washdown environments, ensuring durability and reliability in harsh conditions.
- Connections: Various configurations including M12x1 and 7/8" connectors, available in female and male, straight, 4-pin to 8-pin, A-coded and D-coded.
- Cable Material: TPE-V gray and PUR shielded green, with some cables being drag chain compatible.
Additional Information
Detailed product-specific information, including technical drawings, data sheets, and user guides, can be accessed through Balluff's Product Finder on their website.
Connectivity Solutions and Accessories
This document provides detailed technical specifications and product information for Balluff's connectivity solutions and accessories designed for washdown areas. It includes information on various connectors, cables, field attachables, and accessories such as fastening technology, reflectors, machine lights, and protective housings.
Specifications- IP Ratings: Products are rated IP67 and IP69K, ensuring protection against dust and high-pressure water jets.
- Approval/Conformity: Products conform to CE, Ecolab, EAC, and WEEE standards.
- Connectivity: M12x1 and RJ45 connectors are used, supporting Profinet interfaces with PUR shielded cables available in various lengths (0.6m to 20m).
- Operating Conditions: Cables are suitable for temperatures from -40°C to 80°C (fixed) and -20°C to 60°C (flexible).
- Voltage and Current: Operating voltage is 125 VDC/125 VAC with a rated current of 1.0 A at 40°C.
Field Attachables- Available in M12x1 configurations with 5-pin connections, supporting screw terminal wire mounting.
- Operating voltage is 125 VDC/125 VAC with a rated current of 4.0 A at 40°C.
- IP67 rated with an ambient temperature range of -40°C to 85°C.
Accessories- Fastening Technology: Includes universal brackets and mounting clamps for sensors, made from stainless steel and PA 6 GF.
- Reflectors and Optics: Designed for photoelectric sensors, available in various dimensions and materials, with a temperature range of -20°C to 140°C.
- Machine Lights: LED white lights with IP69K rating, available in different lengths and light intensities, operating at 24 VDC.
- Protective Housings: Made from Policirl PMMA, designed for safety light curtains, available in various dimensions.
Conclusion
Balluff offers a comprehensive range of connectivity solutions and accessories suitable for harsh environments, ensuring high performance and compliance with international standards.
Adapters, Protective Caps, and Mounting Sets
This document provides detailed information about Balluff's range of products, specifically focusing on adapters, protective caps, and mounting sets designed for washdown areas. Balluff is a renowned provider of sensor, identification, and image processing solutions, emphasizing innovation and environmental responsibility.
Product Specifications- Adapters: Various screw-in and weld-in adapters made from 1.4404 stainless steel, suitable for different process connections such as G 1", G 3/4", D29, and dairy fittings (DN25 and DN40).
- Protective Caps: Designed for M12 connectors, available in external and internal thread versions, made from 1.4404 stainless steel.
- Mounting Sets: Include frames for network module marking and grounding straps for BNI modules, made from PA and stainless steel.
Company Profile
Balluff is a family-owned company with over 100 years of experience, employing around 3600 people globally. They focus on delivering high-quality automation solutions and maintaining strong partnerships with customers and research institutions.
Environmental Commitment
Balluff implements a sophisticated environmental management system to ensure sustainable practices and resource conservation.
Contact Information
Balluff GmbH is headquartered in Neuhausen a. d. F., Germany, with contact details provided for further inquiries.