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Contrinex has expanded its inductive Classics Miniature range to include a new model, and now offers the MiniMini sensor also in an M4 version. The thread facilitates sensor mounting and creates additional application possibilities. The MiniMini M4 is particularly suitable for use in tool spindles and industrial (safety) brakes. In both applications, the available installation space is very limited. At the same time, an extremely precise operating distance is required. The MiniMini M4, threaded …

Swiss sensor specialist Contrinex announces Ecolab certification for its high-performing C23 photoelectric sensors with IO-Link connectivity. Food and beverage manufacturers requiring food-safe sensors can now benefit from remote adjustment of sensitivity and other operating parameters, features which are already boosting productivity in other fast-moving process production facilities. Mounted in 20mm x 30mm x 10mm miniature plastic housings, C23 sensors are available with industry-standard IO- …

Summary: High-speed machining centers often feature automatic tool-changers that help maximize productivity. A Swiss drive-motor manufacturer uses sensor technology to detect the position of a machine’s main spindle before initiating the tool-change sequence. Contrinex miniature inductive sensors detect the position of a slotted centering-disc mounted on the motor shaft with exceptional repeatability and positional accuracy better than 0.01 mm. Customer Values: Highly accurate, repeatab …

Summary: During semi-automated heat staking of assemblies for domestic white goods, manufacturers use light curtains to preserve operator safety without compromising production throughput. The active optoelectronic protective device (AOPD), mounted directly in front of each bench-mounted heat-press, prevents the press-head from descending if it detects any intrusion in the working area, halting the operating cycle immediately. Customer Values: Cost-effective, active safeguarding Improved work …

Contrinex IO-Link is the first worldwide standardized IO technology (IEC 61131-9) to allow communication with sensors and actuators. Devices are identified, parameterized and diagnosed. Cyclic information about device status is also obtained through "process data". IO-Link is not a fieldbus. It deals with point-to-point communication between a master and a device. The IO-Link master, usually in conjunction with a PLC, represents the gateway to fieldbuses like Profibus, ProfiNet, EtherC …