Industrial Communication - Actuator-Sensor interface systems and sensors

AS-Interface systems and sensors

In addition to PLCs, gateways, modules and connection technology, the ifm AS-Interface range includes a number of intelligent sensors and systems. The AS-i AirBox is a combination of an I/O module and a solenoid valve. In pneumatic applications, it is used for decentralised control of cylinders or valves, flaps and slides actuated by valve actuators. The RF identification system DTS125 enables non-contact reading from and/or writing to RFID transponders (ID tags). The compact read/write heads include, in addition to the antenna, the complete evaluation and the interface to AS-Interface. So the units can be operated directly in the AS-i network. The range also includes inductive sensors, temperature sensors, valve sensors for rising stem valves and dual sensors for valve actuators with integrated AS-Interface.

• Airboxes for the combination of AS-i inputs and pneumatic output valves
• Dual inductive sensors for quarter-turn actuator feedback
• Position feedback for single and double seat valve and for diaphragm valves
• Inductive sensors for coolant applications
• RFID for track and trace applications