ifm’s Fail-Safe Inductive Sensors

ifm’s Fail-Safe Inductive Sensors switch into the safe state as soon as the target is detected inside the safe switch-off distance.

The safety-related function is inverted when compared to the previous fail-safe sensors.

This function is ideal in applications such as the protection of crane installations or industrial robots because the targets only need to be mounted at the end positions.

Both the number of metallic targets and the installation complexity are considerably reduced.

Thanks to the robust design the sensor is perfectly suited for use in mobile machines.

Applications on mobile machines such as monitoring whether supports are fully extended, or waste bins gripped in the right way.

Neither strong vibration nor extreme temperatures and cleaning processes affect the function of the fail-safe sensor in any way.

The sensor is equipped with sophisticated internal diagnostic functions.

Among others, they detect component defects, short circuits, or cross faults reliably and disconnect the outputs in case of a fault.

When used as intended, maintenance of the sensor is no longer necessary.

Advantages include …

• Safety sensor enters the safe state, logic “0”, as soon as the sensor is damped
• Installation costs and time reduced as the target is only required in the end position
• Comprehensive self-diagnostics for maintenance-free continuous operation
• Designed for use in harsh environments
• Perfectly equipped for mobile use
• Reliable operation without interruptions

If you are interested in finding out more about ifm’s Fail-Safe Inductive Sensors, or any other ifm products, please call 01244 288138 or email info@dbicontrol.co.uk.