Electricity + Control September 2017

SENSORS. SWITCHES + TRANSDUCERS round up

WLAN solution for machine building

The new WLAN 1100 wireless mod- ule from Phoenix Contact combines Access Point und antenna technology in just one device. In contrast to the classic concept, it is installed like an antenna directly onto machinery, mo-

bile vehicles or control cabinets, rather than inside the control cab- inet. Two integrated high performance antennae with MIMO tech- nology ensure reception wherever it is needed. This concept offers the user not only a cost-effective but also extremely simple WLAN machine connection. There is no need for expensive WLAN planning or installation of antenna technology. As the wireless module does not require space in the control cab- inet it is simple to retrofit. It is attached using single-hole assem- bly and via a Combicon connector and RJ45 Ethernet connector, as usual. The wireless module is also suitable for tough industrial en- vironments. It is shock proof according to IK08 and therefore even withstands stronger mechanical loads. Enquiries: Email sbritz@phoenixcontact.co.za Analogue signals at a glance The compact connector unit is simply inserted in the connection ca- ble of analogue sensors (4...20 mA). It displays the measured values locally. The user can set a switch point or limit at which the transistor output switches. A colour change (red /green) of the display indicates this unmistakably. Critical process states or operational problems are reliably signalled. Converter for Industry 4.0 A special feature is the signal conversion: The threshold display converts analogue signals to digital. IO-Link signals: Today they are required in almost any modern indus- trial environment and for Industry 4.0 applications. Some applications include: Compressed air meter for recording energy consumption of suction grippers; monitoring of the system pressure in the coke oven machine; monitoring of hydraulic power units; invoicing of industrial water and many more. Enquiries: +27 (0) 12 450 0400 or email info.za@ifm.com

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