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IO-Link solutions for the food industry

IO-Link solutions for the food industry

IO-Link solutions for the food industry

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Introduction to IO-Link Solutions for the Food Industry
This document introduces IO-Link solutions tailored for the food industry, emphasizing future-oriented technology combined with user-friendly concepts. It highlights the comprehensive product portfolio offered by ifm, including sensors, masters, and software.
Key Components and Features
  • IO-Link Masters: Available in 4-port and 8-port configurations, these masters support full V1.1 functionality and are configurable via LR DEVICE software. They feature Ethernet ports for PROFINET and are SAP ready.
  • Innovative Connectors: These connectors are resistant to cleaning agents, halogen-free, and provide moisture and vibration protection (IP 68 / IP 69K).
  • LR DEVICE Software: Facilitates parameter setting, automatic identification of sensors and actuators, and provides graphic visualization for validation.
Sensor Types and Capabilities
  • Level Sensors (LR): Transmit current levels and binary information, adjustable to operating conditions.
  • Temperature Transmitters (TD): Provide current process values with configurable display functions.
  • Pressure Sensors (PI): Offer current pressure values, memory for min/max values, and signal damping.
  • Flow Sensors (SM): Deliver volumetric flow, totalizer, temperature, and binary readings with memory for flow and temperature.
  • Optical Sensors (O6): Feature adjustable range, diagnostics, and counters for operating hours.
Benefits of IO-Link Technology
  • Ensures digital transmission of measured values, avoiding conversion errors.
  • Enhances process data availability and predictive error detection, reducing downtime.
  • Facilitates flexible and efficient wiring through decentralized IO modules.
Conclusion
The document underscores the advantages of adopting IO-Link technology in the food industry, highlighting its role in improving machine uptime and process efficiency. It also notes the warranty and support provided by ifm electronic gmbh.
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Your start into the industrial revolution: lO-Link solutions for the food industry

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Future-oriented technology meets user-friendly concepts IO-Link AGENT EMBEDDED AGENT EMBEDDED IO-Link master control cabinet AY10xx

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Connection cable EVFxxx IO-Link device Output module AL2230 © AGENT EMBEDDED 4-port IO-Link master AL1101 IO-Link device Input module AL2xxx, in preparation

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ifm offers the widest and most consistent product portfolio of IO-Link sensors, masters and software for the food industry LR DEVICE – Parameter setting software via IO-Link master Finds all IO-Link masters in the Ethernet network and creates an overview of the whole plant. Automatic identification of the connected IO-Link sensors and actuators. Quick and easy parameter setting. Optimum validation via graphic visualisation. Innovative connectors with a high benefit for the customer Material resistance: Resistant to cleaning and disinfecting agents. Environment and safety: Halogen-free, no dangerous...

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lO-Link from ifm. Profit from the added value. Level sensors type LR. Transmission of the current level plus binary information. Adjustment to operating conditions, e.g. tank. Pressure sensors type PI. Transmission of the current pressure value plus binary information. Minimum / maximum value memory. Switch-on and switch-off delay. Damping of the measured signal. Level sensors type LMT. Transmission of the current level plus binary information. Monitoring of the phase separation in the process (change from product to rinse water). Temperature sensors type TA. Current process value available. Zero...

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Visit our website: www.ifm.com Sensors for motion control Condition monitoring systems Industrial imaging Systems for mobile machines Safety technology Connection technology Process sensors Industrial communication Power supplies ifm article no. 78002262 · We reserve the right to make technical alterations without prior notice. · Printed in Germany on non-chlorine bleached paper. 03/17 Identification systems Position sensors

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