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AS-i Controllers/Gateways

For the support of the AS-i standard 2.1

The actuator-sensor interface (AS-i) from ifm electronic sets new technological standards in the design and automation of installations....

AS-i Controllers/Gateways

They ensure data communication, extension and power supply

Ifm electronic presents AS-i controllers, gateways, masters and repeaters are elementary components of AS-i networks. These components are most...

Robust Small Diffuse Reflection Sensors

For wet areas now also with IO-Link

The compact photoelectric sensors of the O6 WetLine series are now available from ifm electronic as variant with IO-Link. The particularly resistant...

Simple & Intelligent Vibration Monitoring

Also for balance of plant machines

Condition Monitoring is gaining more and more importance in industry. There is constant pressure to reduce production and maintenance costs whilst...

Vibration Sensors

More connecting options

To prevent scrap and protect machine components, tools and work-pieces during machining from costly damages means that the diagnostics and monitoring...

A Multitude of Applications

Time of flight measurement with photonic mixer devices

In many applications of conveying and material handling it is important to reliably detect the presence of an object. In principle, many different...

AS-i M8 Modules

For applications with limited space

Due to their small design, the new AS-i M8 modules from ifm electronic are suited for applications where space is at a premium. In addition,...

Smooth Running

Condition-based bearing lubrication on DC motors

The tyre manufacturer Pirelli is not only involved with heavyweights on the roads. There is also much HP involved for the manufacture of high-speed...

PT100 Probe Sensor

For fast temperature measurement

Characterized by fast response times, the Pt100 probe sensors from ifm electronic can be used for highly precise temperature measurements in...

RFID / UHF System

Wide range of applications worldwide

Allowing problem free identification of objects in different distance ranges, ifm electronic’s DTE series UHF read/write units use the 865...

Cooling & Protection Box

Suitable for distance sensor

Keeping the O1D sensor cool at ambient temperatures of up to 180°C, the cooling box from ifm electronics allows the device to be used in hot...

Inductive Sensors

suit hygienic and wet areas

Sensors in hygienic and wet areas are put to test by frequent cleaning processes, temperature shocks and changes as well as the use of aggressive...

Point Level Sensor

for hygienic applications

The LMT hygienic point level sensor from ifm electronic supresses deposits and foam, making a reliable limit detection possible for food industry...

Electronic Manometer

uses G1 process connection

ifm electronic offers a fully electronic contact manometer with a conical G1 process connection and with a rotatable housing for an exact orientation....

Modular Control Concept

for mobile vehicles

ifm electronic presents its ecomatmobile Basic, a modular system for mini controllers for mobile vehicles. This easy-to-operate system consists...

T-slot Cylinder Sensor

for hazardous areas

The Namur T-slot cylinder sensor from ifm electronic is 1G/1D certified, meaning that it can be used in zones 0 or 20 hazardous areas, such as...

Dynamic Ring Sensors

detect very small metal parts

ifm electronic supplies the I7 series ring sensors, which function as an inductive proximity switch with the part to be sensed passing through...

Switched-mode Power Supplies

available in two designs

ifm electronic's compact switched-mode power supplies come in two designs: BasicLine in a compact plastic housing and ClassicLine in a robust...

Temperature Plug

offers alternative to head transmitters

ifm electronic's TP temperature plug offers an alternative to conventional head transmitters. This temperature plug is a Pt100 / Pt1000 measured...

High-resolution Colour Sensor

differentiates fine shades of color

The new electronic color sensor O5C500 from ifm electronic detects the color, packaging, label or imprint of objects at a high resolution. In...

Plug and Play Ethernet Switch

for mobile applications

ifm electronic offers an Ethernet switch for networking of PDM360 dialogue modules, O2M Ethernet cameras as well as other devices with network...

Vibration diagnostic unit

monitoring the bearing of an oven fan

Condition-based maintenance is constantly gaining importance due to ever increasing requirements on productivity and plant efficiency. The plannable...

Encoders

with CANopen interface

The encoders from ifm electronic enable data transmission via CANopen interface DS301 according to the encoder profile DSP406 class 1 and 2....

32-bit Controller

for vehicles and mobile applications

The ExtendedController from ifm electronic is a 32-bit controller for mobile applications, such as cranes, fire engines, municipal vehicles,...

Sensors for the Chocolate Museum

Non-contact level detection

The Chocolate Museum in Cologne lets its visitors savour the sweet taste of chocolate. In 1993 the museum was founded and financed by Dr. Hans...

Capacitive Sensors

8mm sensing range

The capacitive KQ type sensors from ifm electronic are ready for use at the push of a button and have been optimised for the detection of conductive...

Temperature sensor

for switch point setting

Temperature sensors are used in different industries and applications. One of the classical applications is the monitoring of liquid circuits...

DTS125 RFID system

for AS-i networks

The read/write unit DTA200 can read or write to ID tags, benefiting from the advantages of AS-i. Features include a large data memory and a high...

Real-time maintenance

Author: Markus Kempf, project manager maintenance consulting at ifm consulting, Essen, Germany

With its corporate entity Corus Special Strip, Hille & Müller in Düsseldorf has been specialising on cold-rolled steelstrip with nickel-plated,...

Markus Kempf

Markus Kempf, ifm consulting

IEN: When was the foundation of ifm consulting GmbH, and what are the company's main tasks?Kempf: ifm consulting GmbH was founded on January...

32-bit ClassicController

for mobile vehicles

The 32-bit ClassicController 16 multifunctional inputs and outputs. The inputs can be configured as digital, frequency or analogue input with...

Photoelectric sensors O7 series

detects smallest parts even in small spaces, which makes it ideal for feeding and handling technology

Electronic contact manometer PG

combines the characteristics of a high-quality pressure transmitter with 0.2 % accuracy, an analogue output signal (4...20 mA) and a switching output with the good readability of an analogue manometer display

Safety light curtains and light grids

very slim design and long ranges up to 12m

32-bit ExtendedController

for mobile applications which already includes the tried-and-tested 16-bit standard controllers

Encoders with CANopen interface

feature module and status LEDs, allowing easy diagnosis directly on the unit

Sensors and systems from ifm

select the suitable product for your application from 7415 products

Sensors and systems

select the suitable product for your application from 7415 products

Electronic contact manometer

fusion of electronic pressure sensor and analogue display

Fibre optic amplifiers

High performance

Photoelectric sensors

with long ranges now also with cable connection

Photoelectric sensors

with robust metal housing resist distortion compared to conventional plastic forks

Safety light curtains

very slim design and long ranges up to 12m

Sensors and systems from ifm

7415 products

Compact industrial 3D sensor

the measurement and the evaluation of the time of flight are integrated on one chip

Safe measurement

of the smallest quantities at low cost

AS-i and IO-Link –

a good connection.

Capacitive sensors:

ready for use at the push of a button

Country-specific catalogue

is an automation catalogue which has been specially adapted to the requirements of each and every country