Efficient detection of machine reality SMART SENSORS SUPPLIERS OF INFORMATION FOR INDUSTRY 4.0 SICK Sensor Intelligence.

SMART SENSORS FOR EFFICIENT MACHINE COMMUNICATION Networked production and control processes in complex machine environments determine the industrial future and make Industry 4.0 possible in the first place. Smart Sensors already support dynamic, realtime-optimized, and self-organized industry processes. They record real operational statuses, turn these into digital data, and share them automatically with the process controller. The added value of sensor communication depends significantly on the quality and stability of the delivered data. In order to create the best-possible basis for a future-ready...

MORE EFFICIENCY: FOUR DIMENSIONS OF SMART SENSOR TECHNOLOGY Enhanced Sensing Top sensor performance for stable processes Efficient Communication Flexibility and transparency at the lowest field level Enhanced Sensing and Efficient Communication characterize every Smart Sensor. Diagnostics Highest availability levels thanks to predictive maintenance Smart Tasks Tailor-made information directly from the sensor Some Smart Sensors also offer Diagnostic and/or Smart Task functions. See pages 14/15 for more details. 8020518/2018-07-02 Subject to change without notice Smart Sensors | SICK

Smart Sensors FOUR DIMENSIONS OF SMART SENSOR TECHNOLOGY FOUR DIMENSIONS OF SMART SENSOR TECHNOLOGY: ENHANCED SENSING The highest possible level of stability during object detection and recording of measured values is the basis for every Smart Sensor. Benefit from our experience spanning over 70 years in the development and application of groundbreaking sensor technology. Smart Sensors automatically detect faults during operation and actively troubleshoot problems that may arise. They actively help the fitter to find the ideal operating point as they are being installed. Many Smart Sensors even...

FOUR DIMENSIONS OF SMART SENSOR TECHNOLOGY Smart Sensors Enhanced Sensing: added value for your application Advanced adjustments •• Accurate and reliable object detection for optimal measurement results •• Individual and fast adjustment for virtually any application up to manual mode •• Stable production processes •• Protection against tampering by selectively disabling control elements Predefined operating modes for demanding applications •• Easy and fast commissioning •• Accurate object detection even with demanding applications •• Application know-how from SICK available at a click Simple...

Smart Sensors FOUR DIMENSIONS OF SMART SENSOR TECHNOLOGY FOUR DIMENSIONS OF SMART SENSOR TECHNOLOGY: EFFICIENT COMMUNICATION With superordinate control systems, Smart Sensors communicate via IO-Link: The stable communication channel which is used across the globe for sensors and actuators at the lowest field level offers many practical advantages in day-to-day industrial operation. Smart Sensors are diligent data collectors and intelligent analysts. They share this knowledge with their environment via their integrated IO-Link interface in real time. Smart Sensors are always responsive to all...

FOUR DIMENSIONS OF SMART SENSOR TECHNOLOGY Smart Sensors Efficient Communication: added value for your application Flexible manufacturing and batch size 1 •• Higher productivity through reduction of machine downtimes for product changeovers •• The greatest possible flexibility and accuracy thanks to dynamic parameter adjustments of sensors during operation – also for batch size 1 •• Automated sensor parameterization by the control unit prevents incorrect settings during manual changeover •• Improving variability of systems helps reduce costs Fast commissioning and plug and play device replacement...

Smart Sensors FOUR DIMENSIONS OF SMART SENSOR TECHNOLOGY FOUR DIMENSIONS OF SMART SENSOR TECHNOLOGY: DIAGNOSTICS With the Diagnostics functions, you always know the condition of your process and every single sensor. They comprise automated sensor self-monitoring or process parameter monitoring for preventative device and system maintenance. Smart Sensors will even send a notification independently if safe operation is at risk. Thanks to predictive maintenance, flexible, needs-based maintenance schedules can be created, helping reduce service costs. If problems should arise, however, the cause...

FOUR DIMENSIONS OF SMART SENSOR TECHNOLOGY Smart Sensors Diagnostics: added value for your application Sensor self-monitoring during setup and operation •• Advance detection of disturbances prevents unplanned system downtimes •• Predictive remote maintenance enables accurate service schedules and saves money and time •• Time-consuming troubleshooting is no longer necessary, as the service message can be accurately localized Monitoring of key process parameters •• Ensuring product quality through monitoring of production parameters •• Advance detection of disturbances prevents unplanned system...

Smart Sensors FOUR DIMENSIONS OF SMART SENSOR TECHNOLOGY FOUR DIMENSIONS OF SMART SENSOR TECHNOLOGY: SMART TASKS In these times of “big data”, it is important not to lose sight of the big picture. For that reason, Smart Tasks processes the diverse sensor signals for detection and measurement, linking them to signals from an external sensor if necessary. Only the process information that is actually necessary is generated – in line with the task configured in the system. This saves time during data evaluation in the control, accelerates machine processes, and makes high-performance, cost-intensive...

FOUR DIMENSIONS OF SMART SENSOR TECHNOLOGY Smart Sensors Examples of Smart Tasks: added value for your application Speed and length measurement •• Determining object speed independent of slippage for more accurate measurement results •• Easy sorting and classification of detection objects based on the object length – independent of conveyor speed •• High flexibility when determining the measuring point •• No corruption of measurement results due to controller cycle times Object and gap monitor •• Monitoring of object lengths and distances for faster capture of nonconforming conditions •• Simply...