Position indicator
Compact solution for format adjustment
At SPS, Siko will be presenting the AP05 as a compact version in the format adjustment segment, now with an integrated IO-Link interface. With its ability to display the set value and actual value to the machine operator on the adjustment spindle, it increases convenience for the setter.
The feedback of the positioning status to the machine control system leads to an increase in process reliability during format changes and to an optimization of set-up times. Incorrect settings are prevented, thus avoiding rejects and tool damage. Thanks to intelligent communication with the higher-level machine control system, the AP05 position indicator ensures that product changes and format adjustments are carried out safely and ergonomically.
Set values, actual position values and the positioning status are exchanged, transforming the manual spindle setting into a monitored process. In addition to the serial interfaces, the AP05 now also has an IO-Link interface. This enables integration via a point-to-point connection using the simplest I/O connection technology. Thanks to the open, manufacturer-independent standard of the IO-Link interface, convenient integration options are available in machine control systems from all leading suppliers.
Hall 4A, Stand 301
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