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APOS Magnetic (touchless)

APOS Magnetic (touchless)

APOS Magnetic (touchless)

Product catalog summary
Overview: The APOS Magnetic Touchless system is an advanced positioning solution for automated conveyor systems, offering precise, contactless operation. It utilizes a magnetic code tape and a non-contact read head, ensuring wear-free performance and high accuracy.
Key Features:
  • Robust magnetic method suitable for harsh environments.
  • Non-contact operation prevents wear on components.
  • High accuracy of 1 mm with no need for configuration.
  • Compact design with various interface options.
  • Can be integrated with VAHLE conductor systems or used independently.
Applications: The system is ideal for use in standard, process, gantry, and heavy-duty cranes, as well as bucket conveyor systems.
Functional Description: The system supports lengths up to 262 meters, extendable with additional components. It uses a 15-bit code strip for absolute position decoding, outputting position values via communication interfaces.
Components:
  • Reading Heads: Available with RS485 and SSI interfaces, featuring IP54 protection (IP67 optional), and operating within -20°C to +65°C.
  • Code Strip: 15-bit coded with a pole separation of 8 mm, supporting lengths up to 262 meters.
  • Gateway: Extends SSI interface to EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and EtherCAT applications.
  • Display Unit: Allows position value readout without a controller, compatible with SSI interfaces.
Additional Information: The system includes various spare parts, tools, and accessories for maintenance and customization. VAHLE provides comprehensive support and contact information for further assistance.
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Catalog excerpts

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APOS MAGNETIC TOUCHLESS POSITIONING SYSTEM

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APOS MAGNETIC TOUCHLESS – SYSTEM Automated conveyor systems are on the rise in in-plant material flow. The The system can be combined with the VAHLE MKH/MKL or KBH conduc- automatic systems are cost-efficient, offer optimized space utilization tor systems, or it can be used separately as an empty housing. and enable high speeds. In order to steer them to their place of use without gaps and with millimeter precision, exact positioning is required. The system also requires no referencing for absolute position determination. Thus, the current position is directly available after switching on or...

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The 15-bit system can be used for system lengths of up to 262 m. The Code strip system length can be doubled by adding a second reading head with opposite reading direction and retraction direction of the code strip. Sensors The electronics of the reading head scans the magnetized code tape without contact and decodes the absolute position safely and reliably. The current position value is output via the respective communication Position value interface to the customer‘s downstream control system for further processing. COMPONENTS ELECTRONICS Reading heads The heart of...

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COMPONENTS MECHANICS Code strip The magnetic code strip contains the absolute position value, which is decoded by the electronics of the reading head. Type The code strip has a pole separation of 8 mm and is coded with 15 bits. This results in a max. absolute position of 262 m. In addition, another code strip can be used. For plant lengths over 262 m, there are various technical options. Please do not hesitate to contact us. Support profile The support profile requires appropriate components, which are used for mounting the code strip in the respective conductor system. Wave tape with code strip...

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GATEWAY With the optional interface converter (so-called „gateway“) from VAHLE, the SSI interface of the reading head can be extended to other industrial applications. We currently offer the following interfaces: • EtherNet/IP • PROFINET • EtherCAT The gateway is only compatible with the SSI GRAY PST reading head. An adapter cable is also required for the connection. The reading head is supplied directly via the gateway. Range of products Type Interface Ethernet/IP Interface PROFINET Interface EtherCAT DISPLAY UNIT With the optional display unit, it is possible to read out the position values...

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Paul Vahle GmbH & Co. KG Westicker Str. 52 59174 Kamen Germany +49 2307 7040 [email protected] vahle.com W2516631/00/en | Rev. 05 | 03/24 | Errors and technical modifications subject to change. You can find your local contact at: vahle.com/contact

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.