Courier, Express, and Postal Industry From individual sensors to fully featured integrated systems Sensor Intelligence.

Leading edge CEP processes with products, solutions and services from SICK Courier, express, and postal (CEP) volumes are steadily increasing. The key issues shaping the future of the CEP industry are efficiency, globalization, sustainability, and security. None of these trends can be seen by themselves, some are driven by the market, others by national or international legislation and standards. But all of them put enormous pressure on the CEP industry. As one of the world's leading providers of industrial sensors and a global solu- tion vendor to the CEP industry, SICK works to continually...

Contents About SICK Industries SICK LifeTime Services Industry challenges Sensor solutions for the CEP industry 10 Product portfolio overview Product selection 40 44 Connectivity Industrial communication SICK “Finders” / Partner Portal 8014911/2012-02-03 Subject to change without notice 4 6 8 72 74 75 C o u r ie r , E x p r ess , a n d P o s t a l | S I C K 3 12

Company PS_header1_small_blue PS_header2_small_blue We deliver Sensor Intelligence. SICK sensor solutions for industrial automation are the result of exceptional dedication and experience. From development all the way to service: The people at SICK are committed to investing all their expertise in providing with the very best sensors and system solutions possible. A company with a culture of success Approximately 5,000 people are on staff, with products and services available to help SICK sensor technology users increase their productivity and reduce their costs. Founded in 1946 and headquartered...

PS_header2_small_blue PS_header1_small_blue Company Innovation for the leading edge A corporate culture for sustainable excellence SICK sensor systems simplify and optimize processes and allow for sustainable production. SICK operates thirteen research and development centers all over the world. Co-designed with customers and universities, our innovative sensor products and solutions are made to give a decisive edge. With an impressive track record of innovation, we take the key parameters of modern production to new levels: reliable process control, safety of people and environmental protection....

Industries PS_header1_small_blue PS_header2_small_blue Sensor Intelligence for all requirements SICK is a renowned expert in many industries, and is entirely familiar with the critical challenges they face. While speed, accuracy and availability take center stage in all industries, technical implementations vary greatly. SICK puts its vast experience to use to provide with precisely the solution you need. For applications worldwide Hundreds of thousands of installations and applications go to prove that SICK knows the different industries and their processes inside out. This tradition of uncompromising...

PS_header2_small_blue PS_header1_small_blue Industries For your specific industry For performance across the board With a track record of proven expertise in a great variety of industries, SICK has taken quality and productivity to new heights. The automotive, pharmaceutical, electronics and solar industries are just a few examples of sectors that benefit from our know-how. In addition to increasing speed and improving traceability in warehouses and distribution centers, SICK solutions provide accident protection for automated guided vehicles. SICK system solutions for analysis and flow measurement...

SICK LifeTime Services PS_header1_small_blue PS_header2_small_blue For safety and productivity: SICK LifeTime Services SICK LifeTime Services is a comprehensive set of high-quality services provided to support the entire life cycle of products and applications from system design all the way to upgrades. These services increase the safety of people, boost the productivity of machines and serve as the basis for our customers‘ sustainable business success. Benefit from an array of services Each of our products and solutions is accompanied by a comprehensive range of services tuned precisely to the...

PS_header1_small_blue SICK LifeTime Services PS_header2_small_blue Training & Education Product & System Support Verification & Optimization •• User training •• Seminars •• WebTraining •• •• •• •• Consulting & Design Upgrade & Retrofits •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• System inspection Risk assessment Safety concepts Feasibility studies Software and hardware design 8014911/2012-02-03 Subject to change without notice Commissioning Spare parts and repairs Remote support Hotline Barcode checks Consulting/Engineering service Inspection Maintenance Accident analysis Stop time measurement...

PS_header1 3 lines max. Industry challenges The courier, express and postal industry and SICK Sensor Intelligence. A fully featured CEP hub is one of the most complex combinations of logistics processes conceivable. Throughput and sorting accuracy are, of course, the key factors in the CEP industry. The vast array of technologies as well as process- and business-related parameters need to be optimally aligned in order to arrive at a solution that exactly meets your requirements in terms of performance, process integration, process reliability, and scalability. SICK secures your competitive edge...

Positioning Protection Services Sensors support high-precision positioning and alignment of items on infeed belts, conveyors, and sorters. The correct position and orientation as well as the optimum distance between items on sorters is an essential factor in achieving maximum read rates. Safety solutions ensure safe and ergonomic working environments and protect against injuries as well as damage. Safety sensors from SICK allow for the implementation of fully standards-compliant safety infrastructures in a highly effective way. Surveillance solutions for buildings and areas protect against theft...