ifmspirationLet’s make automation smart and simple!

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More efficient productionto increase your competitiveness.

The innovative automation solutionsfrom ifm are the best choice.

The photoelectric sensors fromthe compact O6 series aredistinguished by particularlyinterference-immune backgroundsuppression. Their ranges do notdepend on the colour of theobject.

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Position sensors

Essential for automation.Highly accurate position sensors

for detection of tiny objectsat long ranges.

Inductive sensors Laser sensors

Capacitive sensors Distance sensors

Magnetic sensors Fibre optic sensors

Cylinder sensors Photoelectric sensorsfor special applications

Ultrasonic sensors Touch sensors

Photoelectric sensors Feedback systemsfor valves and valve actuators

Optical fork sensors /optical angle sensors

Switching amplifiers

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Distance sensors provide reliable distancedetection at long ranges or accuratedetection of tiny parts. Even reflectiveobjects are reliably detected.

Capacitive touch sensors switchwithout contact and are wear-freeand maintenance-free.They are often used as start / stopbuttons or door openers.

Unlike photoelectric sensors,the detection principle of ultrasonic

sensors is not affected by anobject’s colour, transparency or

shiny surfaces.

The MVQ smart valve sensor is usedfor intelligent valve monitoring.Provides continuous positionfeedback and time to OPEN /CLOSE. Data that can be used topredict deterioration in valveperformance.

Full metal sensors have an extremely high shock and vibration resistance for harshest

applications, including hygienicand food applications.

Sensors formotion control

Reliable monitoring of automated movements.Visualisation, processing and transmission

of current process values.

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Compact speed sensors – nowwith ATEX approval group II,category 3D, in a solid metalhousing. Integrated Speed

monitoring.

On mobile machines, inclination sensorsare used for angular position detection.Use to ensure accurate levelling of mobilecranes or excavators.

Intelligent incremental encoders fromifm with display and IO-Link combineabsolute accuracy with highest robustness.The switching logic is freely programmable.

Speed sensors reliably detect standstill,overspeed or underspeed as well as torn

belts on conveyors. They preventexpensive damage or destruction.

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Multifunctional evaluationsystem with user-friendly displayfor analogue signals. The colourchange between red, yellow andgreen, for example, instantlysignals overspeed or underspeed.

Encoders Systems forsignal conversion

Speed sensors Systems forsignalling and indication

Inclination sensors Systems forpulse evaluation

Systems for evaluationof standard signals

Sensors forconveyor belt monitoring

Industrial imaging

Intelligent vision sensors for evaluationof objects and scenarios

in assembly and quality control.

All 3D sensors utilise thepatented PMD time-of-flightprinciple. They are suited formany different applications,such as volume, distance andlevel detection.

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Vision sensors

3D sensors3D cameras

Illumination

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The O3M 3D sensor, optimisedfor mobile applications, capturesthe surroundings of mobile ma-chines in three dimensions. Thesensor determines the distancevalue for each pixel betweenthe sensor and the object.

On construction machines and municipalvehicles that are difficult to manoeuvre, theO3M camera system warns about collisions,monitors blind spots and helps preventserious accidents.

The O3D is suitable for use in many appli-cations such as monitoring completeness.The on-board algorithms can also providethe dimension, orientation and positionof, for example, packages. Interfacingto a robot for applications such asdepalletising.

Object recognition sensors, such as theO2D with orientation-independent contourverification solve tasks like presence,position and quality monitoring as wellas sorting and counting task.

Safety technology

Machines must not present any danger.The risk of damage to persons or installations

must be reduced to a minimum.

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For reliable protection of hazardousareas, narrow and powerful safetylight curtains and grids from ifm arealways the best choice.

Inductive safety sensors from ifmrequire no special counterpart –they detect metal without contactwhile being robust and wear-free.

All binary safety-related components,such as E-STOPs, can be integrated

into AS-Interface Safety at Worksimply and at low cost.

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Coded RFID sensors offer maxi-mum protection against mani-pulation of doors. Unique codeand programmable versions areavailable and easy to install.

Safety at Workis the extensionof the existingAS-Interfacesystem for safetyapplications.Safe and Non-safesignals are trans-mitted via thesame cable backto the Safety PLC.

Safety relays

Safety light curtainsSafety light grids

Fail-safe inductive sensors

Safety controllers

AS-Interface Safety at Work

Coded safety sensors

Process sensors

Liquids, air and gases under control.Reliable and accurate detection and measurement

of flow, pressure, temperature and level.

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Monitoring cooling circuits usingSV-type vortex flow metersreduces maintenance costs andguarantees continuously highproduction quality.

Pressure sensorsVacuum sensors

Temperature sensors

Flow sensors / flow meters

Signal evaluation systems

Level sensors

Feedback systems for valvesand valve actuators

Conductivity sensors

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And, of course, process

sensors from ifm are

perfectly suited for CIP/SIP.

Maintenance-free level detectionwith the LMC series in appli-cations where other systemsfail – thanks to the most

efficient deposit suppressionon the market.

Temperature transmitters provideaccurate measured values. For criticalapplications, they are also availablewith self-monitoring.

Pressure sensors are usedfor reliable detection of

hydrostatic pressure in tanksand other vessels on the food

and beverage industry.

The robust pressure sensors from ifmdo not require any moving parts such aspistons or springs. They are particularlyshock and vibration resistant as well aswear-free and maintenance-free.

Industrialcommunication

Fast and simple data and energy transmission.AS-Interface reduces wiring and saves costs.

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Apart from PLCs, gateways, modules andconnection technology, ifm offersa wide range of intelligent sensors forthe AS-i system.

AS-i masters make it very easy towire inputs and outputs and are aperfect addition to all fieldbuses.The reliable AS-i power suppliesare highly immune to interferenceand provide high power reserves.

Fully potted decentralised I/O modulesconnect sensors and actuators via AS-iwith the gateway or the PLC. Using themclose to the actuator increases energyefficiency.

The AS-i AirBox is used in pneumaticsystems to combine I/O module and

solenoid valve efficiently. It is used fordecentralised control of cylinders or

valves, flaps or slides actuated byvalve actuators.

With a world premier, the AS-iLWL repeater, AS-i signals cannow be transmitted via fibreoptic. Implementation is possiblevia an optical medium and viceversa.

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AS-Interfacefor hazardous areas

AS-InterfaceSafety at Work

AS-Interfacesystems and sensors

AS-InterfaceI/O modules

AS-Interfacepower supplies and monitors

Industrial SmartPLC controllers

AS-Interface masters

Fieldbus components

Apps

AS-Interfacewiring technology

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When used to detect extremelyhot objects that are difficult toaccess, the infrared temperaturesensor with pilot light willdemonstrate its strengths.

Cool innovative solutions for hot processes.Only under the harshest conditions

can sensors prove what they are capable of.

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IO-Link

The first step towards Industry 4.0.Processing, evaluation and optimisation –

this is IO-Link from ifm.

IO-Link master for control cabinetswith integrated web server forfast configuration and diagnostics.It provides everything the IT needsfor intelligent data processing.

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IO-Link module IO-Link process sensors

IO-Link master

IO-Link devices IO-Link identification systems

IO-Link position sensors

IO-Linksensors for motion control

IO-Link software

IO-Link accessories /connection technology

Configuring thepatented signallamps is easy withIO-Link.Even perfectlysuited for medical,pharmaceuticaland chemicalapplications.

ifm offers thewidest and mostconsistent productportfolio ofIO-Link sensors,masters andsoftware – fromsensor to ERP.

Field bus moduleswith in-builtIO-Link masters,high EMC com-patibility, wideoperating tem-perature range,high protectionrating and robusthousing are agood choice forpermanent use inthe food industry.

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PLC

Thanks to the power cabling ofthe PowerLine IO-Link master,the current path can simply bedaisy-chained.It is designed for direct connec-tion of IO-Link actuators.

Identificationsystems

Automatic control and seamless documentationof manufacturing and supply processes.

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PLCwww

UHF-range RFID solutions are used inproduction, intralogistics and conveying.Long ranges and the ability to read severalID tags at the same time are considerableadvantages.

Compact 125 kHz RFID read / writeheads include, in addition to theantenna, the complete evaluationand the interface to AS-Interface.They are perfectly suited forindustrial use.

1D and 2D code readers for quickand reliable identification, efficient

tracking and optimum controlof products.

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The ANT600 RFID antenna easilyhandles long reading and writingdistances. Due to protectionrating IP 67 and IP 69K, it is parti-cularly well suited for use inharsh industrial environments.

Thanks to IO-Link, 13.56 MHzRFID antennas offer flexible para-meter setting, diagnostics anddata handling. They are ideal foridentification tasks with low datavolumes.

RFID 125 kHz

RFID 13.56 MHz

RFID UHF

1D / 2D code readers

Systems forcondition monitoringof machines

Early detection of machine damage,prevention of expensive downtime and

assurance of high production quality.

ifm offers the diagnostic systemVSE150 for evaluation of dynamicsignals such as acceleration orforce as well as analogue signals.

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Systems forpulse evaluation

Systems foroil quality monitoring

Flow meters forwater consumption

Flow meters forcompressed air

Systems for vibrationmonitoring and diagnostics

Systems for the evaluationof standard signals

Systems forsignalling and indication

Systems forsignal conversion

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Hardware,software andknow-how –everything from asingle source. ifmprovides individualsolutions to ensureand optimise theprocess capabilityof machines.

Server

ERP systems, e. g.

PLC

The high measurement accuracyof the SD compressed air meterensures reliable detection ofsmall quantities. This makes itpossible to detect the smallestleaks.

Systems for vibration monitoring areused for condition-based maintenance of

machines. They signal wear of bearings(e.g. on fans) in good time to prevent

expensive damage.

For more energy efficiency: Flow sensors accurately detect volumetricflow quantities, consumed quantitiesand medium temperatures of water andemulsions.

Muddy, wet and cold conditions orvibration – maximum reliability

in every application.

The ecomatmobilesystem ensuresmaximum reliability.The powerful andreliable ecomatcontroller withe1 type approval isthe beating heartof the system.

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Systems formobile machines

Motor

ifm sensors for mobile applicationshave maximum shock and vibrationresistance, an extended operatingtemperature range, high protec-tion rating and increased EMCcompatibility.

The freely programmable, robustecomatmobile graphic displays areoptimised for the control, parametersetting and handling of mobile machinesand installations.

Augmented reality in real 3D.Camera systems for mobile applications

are used for three-dimensional detectionof scenes. Objects are recognised

automatically for tasks such as intelligentcollision warning.

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Robust ioControl I/O modulewith integrated controller,

high protection rating of IP 67and M12 connection or centralplug are available as an option.

Cameras formobile applications

Devices for operationand monitoring tasks

I/O modules

Controllers

Components fordiagnostic and service units

Signal converters

Sensors formobile applications

Connectiontechnology

High-quality materials and aninnovative sealing concept –

ifm connectors conform to thehighest quality standards.

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ecolink M12 Y-connection cablefor use in hygienic and wet areas.They are free from halogen

and silicone while being extra-ordinarily shock, vibration andtemperature resistant.

Industrial applications /factory automation

Use in applicationswith machine tools, coolantsand lubricants

For use in wet areasand in the food industry

Use in welding areas

Use in mobileand robust applications

Use in hazardous areas

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The wirable halogen-freeand silicon-free ecolink EVFconnectors have an innovativestrain relief.

The connectors are resistant to oils andlubricants, making them ideal for use inmachine tools and the metalworking industry.

Connection technology from the EVT seriesis ideal for applications in hygienic andwet areas with frequent high-pressurecleaning and fast temperature changes.

The ecolink EVW series is optimised foruse in welding applications. The non-stickcoating of the PUR cable and the couplingnut lets weld spatter roll off.

From sensor parameter settingto process analysis – ready for industry 4.0.

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Software

The free Vision Assistant software enablesintuitive and user-friendly set-up of ifm’svision and 3D sensors.

The LR DEVICE software is used forconvenient online and offline parametersetting and visualisation of sensors andactuators with IO-Link interface.

LR SMARTOBSERVER is used for onlinevisualisation, logging and export ofmeasured values for condition monitoringor energy efficiency of machines andinstallations.

The Vision Assistant can evenbe used to adjust complex con-figurations with several 3D sensorsystems without any specialknowledge being required.

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Using the LR SMARTOBSERVERsoftware has significantlyimproved machine uptime.

Programming software

OPC server software

Parameter setting andoperating software

Apps

Condition monitoring andenergy consumption analysis

Controllers, sensors and moduleswill only work properly if they have

a reliable power supply.

The 24 V DC power supplies fromifm have a compact space-savinghousing, high power reserves,high noise immunity and a highdegree of efficiency.

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Power supplies

24 V DC power supplies Switching amplifiers

AS-Interface power supplies Electronic 24 V DC fuses

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Electronic 24 V DCcircuit breakerswith IO-Linktransfer allinformationdirectly to theIO-Link master –for example,how many timeswhich automaticcircuit breakerhas triggered.

All 24 V DCpower suppliesare designed forinstallation incontrol cabinets.Thanks to theirhigh degree ofefficiency, theunits save energycosts and reducewaste heat in thecontrol cabinetsignificantly.

24 V DC circuit breakers monitorthe secondary circuit and reliablyswitch it off in the event of afailure. Reduced wiring and easyinstallation save time and money.

A great variety of accessories guaranteesreliable sensor and system operation

in all applications.

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Accessories

Process adapters and accessoriesfor fast and reliable installation

of process sensors for industrialand hygienic applications.

The solid target puck can be mounteddirectly on the shaft of the quarter-turnactuator. Various diameters and heightsallow perfect adaptation to thecorresponding hand valve or automaticvalve actuator.

Adapters and mounting systems allowreliable and quick installation of sensors.

Easy-to-handle and robust mountingsets for low cost and durable fastening

in harsh industrial environments.

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Accessories forfibre optics

Accessories fordistance sensors

Accessories forlaser sensors

Accessories forphotoelectric sensors

Accessories forultrasonic sensors

Accessories forcylinder sensors

Accessories formagnetic sensors

Accessories forposition sensors

Accessories fortouch sensors

Accessories forfeedback systems

Accessories forencoders

Accessories for signallingand indication systems

Accessories forvibration monitoring systems

Accessories foridentification systems

Accessories forAS-Interface

Accessories forprocess sensors

Accessories forsafety light curtains and grids

Accessories for3D sensors and cameras

Accessories forvision sensors

Accessories forcontrol systems

Device protection

Miscellaneous

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