Air gap sensors
More sensors with IO-Link
SMC is further expanding its range with IO-Link. Now the ISA3#L series air gap sensors can also communicate bidirectionally with higher-level control units. The air gap sensors are used for non-contact distance monitoring and support control in machines.
Unlike inductive and capacitive sensors, they detect the workpieces regardless of the material and can therefore be used universally. The air gap sensors can perform distance measurements in the range from 10 to 300 micrometers. A typical application is, for example, checking the correct position of a workpiece blank in a clamping device. Using the IO-Link interface, the air gap sensors provide information about the supply pressure, the back pressure, the gap size and other diagnostic information with the process data to higher-level control units. Another advantage is the ability to completely transfer all process parameters from the IO-Link master. This not only saves time, but also eliminates the risk of incorrect entries during manual programming. The ISA3#L series air gap sensors can be operated with or without a control unit. Up to six units fit on a multiple connection plate, which can be connected to a control unit on the left or right side. as
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