Electricity + Control March 2021

CONTROL SYSTEMS + AUTOMATION

Jäger explains: “The production department or the commissioning technician can call up the schematics on a tablet computer and use a jump command to view the details directly. This means users no longer need to print out the schematics and the latest data is always at hand.” Vietzhighlights additional advantagesof EplaneView: “The commissioning technician can use the redlining function to directly mark where any on-site changes have been made. And three or four commissioning technicians can work on a system at the same time and always have the same documentation status in front of them. This also facilitates communication with the programmers – and not only during commissioning.” On the right track Two years after theproject’s start, the key users do not yet think they have reached their goals, but they are definitely on the right track. Major steps towards standardisation have been completed. Schaeffler Sondermaschinenbau has already positioned itself on the external market, and the first systems have been delivered to customers outside of the Schaeffler Group. □ new multi-turn IO-Link encoders also detect the number of revolutions when de-energised – without any addi- tional battery or mechanical gears. This saves users the need for battery changes and regular maintenance. The encoders allow simple and uniform data processing with the help of the IO-Link smart sensor profile (SSP) which defines the data semantics of the IO‑Link information model in detail and uniformly, irrespective of vendor. The data storage functionality of the IO-Link encoders enables users to replace faulty devices without any additional effort as the IO-Link master provides the new encoder with all the necessary device parameters, so there is no need for additional parameter setting. The new encoders once more underline Turck’s posi- tion as a full range supplier of IO-Link devices and mas- ters. Turck can offer comprehensive IIoT solutions, from the sensor to the cloud – and back again. For more information contact Brandon Topham at Turck Banner. Tel: +27 (0)11 453 2468 Email: brandon.topham@turckbanner.co.za Visit: www.turckbanner.co.za For more information visit: www.eplan.de or www.eplan.co.za

The benefits of eView: the production department or commissioning engineer can call up the schematics on a tablet computer and use the jump command to view details directly. used, this is reflected not just in the enclosure layout, but also in the climate controls with Rittal Therm. Next steps: automated routing and eView The next planned steps include transferring the data from Pro Panel to external wire fabricators. Vietz comments: “We then receive labelled wires with conductor end sleeves or finished wire sets. This also saves time and is very efficient, especially for projects using the American UL standard.” Right now the key users are testing the use of Eplan eView as support, for instance, during commissioning. Turck has expanded its comprehensive portfolio of encoders and is now also offering encoders with an IO-Link interface in the Efficiency and Industrial Lines. IO-Link models are thus now available in the other two categories in addition to the contactless QR24 encoders of the Premium Line. The new encoders support with COM3 the latest and fastest IO-Link interface on the market, with a transfer rate of 230.4 Kbit/s, enabling a considerable improvement for control circuits. The encoders incorporate integrated temperature sensors and can route already pre-processed position data to IO-Link masters if required. With smart data, the devices support the implementation of IIoT solutions, such as for predictive maintenance. Their interlocked bear- CONTROL SYSTEMS + AUTOMATION : PRODUCTS + SERVICES New encoders with IO-Link interface

Encoders with an IO-Link interface are now available in the Efficiency and Industrial Lines.

ings make the encoders particularly robust against vibration or impact to the shaft. The energy harvest- ing technology ensures continuous operation with zero maintenance since the

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