30.01.2024
Optimizing intralogistics: the way to efficiency and precision
Unlocking the Potential of Intralogistics Operations with Balluff
Intralogistics, at the heart of modern manufacturing and warehousing, is evolving at an alarming rate. Production processes centered on automation and data-driven systems are more complex than ever. From conveyors to Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), companies rely on state-of-the-art production lines and a variety of machines to keep business running smoothly.
Balluff is at the forefront of this change, providing you with state-of-the-art solutions to improve your intralogistics processes. Our product portfolio includes RFID systems, sensors and IO-Link technology designed to optimize your operations. Together with our intralogistics experts, these products will enable you to achieve greater efficiency, traceability and accuracy in your intralogistics processes.
BOS Photoelectrical sensors
BIS Industrial RFID systems
BES Inductive sensors
BNI Master module
Key Applications
Learn about our solutions for critical intralogistics applications such as material handling, inventory management and asset tracking. With Balluff's expertise, you can streamline production processes, minimize downtime and maximize the throughput of your intralogistics system.
Recommended Product Details
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Storage and Retrieval
Application
Products
Examples
Functions, interfaces and features
Digital Signage
BIS Industrial RFID System HF 13.56 MHz
BIS00Y9
General purpose processor unit, Ethernet TCP/IP, USB for high memory and high speed data carriers
BIS0130
Read/write head, mass storage, 80 × 40 × 84.5 mm, round antenna
BIS0046
Data carrier, FRAM, 2000 bytes
Measurement of fork positions of forklift trucks
BML magnetic encoder system
BML070J
Incremental, dimensions 10 × 25 × 35 mm, housing material PBT, resolution 500 μm, reading distance 0.01.... .6.5 mm, non-linearity max. ±400 μm, ambient temperature -20... +80 °C
BML06CM
Measuring tape for magnetic encoder systems, dimensions 10 × 1.43 × 2 m, measuring range 1.96 m
Robot positioning in pharmaceutical vending machines
BML magnetic encoder system
BML05EE
Incremental, dimensions 10 × 25 × 35 mm, housing material PBT, resolution 10 μm, reading distance 0.01...6.5 mm, non-linear. .6.5 mm, non-linearity max. ±400 μm, ambient temperature -20... +80 °C
BML0699
Measuring tape for magnetic encoder systems, dimensions 10 × 1.43 × 10 m, measuring range 9.96 m
Control shuttle system
BOS photoelectric sensors
BOS01Y7
(receiver)Penetrating sensor, red LED, high performance reserve, contamination-resistant, measuring range 2.2 m, dimensions 8 × 8 mm, metal housing
BOS01YK
(Transmitter)Penetrating sensor, LED red light, high performance reserve, anti-pollution, range 2.2 m, dimensions 8 × 8 mm, metal housing
Monitor sliding position
BES Inductive sensors
BES00P7
M8 × 1, Ø 8 × 45 mm, flush mounting, range 2 mm, 5000 Hz, stainless steel, -40...+85 °C +85 °C
Digital inventory management
Intelligent Reordering System
BSG SRS
Digital control of material flow through automated inventory management, ultrasonic sensors with LoRaWan functionality, one gateway for simultaneous monitoring of multiple storage locations, up to 1000 sensors connected
Reliable control of crane systems
BTL Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensors
BTL7-V50T-... *BTL7-V50T
Magnetostrictive linear position sensor with magnet, excellent measuring performance, Profinet interface, range 5 m to 250 m
Keeping an eye on inventory
BIS Industrial RFID Systems UHF 865.... .868 MHz
BIS01AW
Read/write head 300 × 49 × 300 mm, suitable for Europe Insert antenna, IP67, different frequency ranges available for the rest of the world
BIS0193
Processor unit, Linux controller, Ethernet TCP/IP, OPC UA, 4 antenna ports, IO-Link main port, integrated security element
BIS0168
Data carrier, 27 × 97 mm, self-adhesive labels, dipole antenna, 512-bit memory, metal-free installation
Controls material flow and tracks trailers
BIS Industrial RFID System UHF 865.... .868 MHz
BIS01AW
Read/write head 300 × 49 × 300 mm, patch antenna for Europe, IP67, different frequency ranges for the rest of the world available
BIS0193
Processor unit, Linux controller, Ethernet TCP/IP, OPC UA, 4 antenna ports, IO-Link main port, integrated security element
BIS0168
Data carrier, 27 × 97 mm, self-adhesive labels, dipole antenna, 512-bit memory, metal-free installation
Efficient operator support
BNI SmartLight stacked lights and indicators
BNI0084
Indicator light with buzzer, IO-Link 1.1, chaser mode, level mode, segmented mode, flexible mode
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Conveying and Transportation
Application
Products
Example
Functions, interfaces and features
Controlling material flow (gate solutions)
BIS Industrial RFID Systems UHF 865.... .868 MHz
For more specifications, see RFID Configurator
BIS0193
Remote Processor
BIS01AW
Remote Antenna
bis0167, bis0168, bis0169, bis00nl
Different versions of labels
bis016h, bis0174, bis0173
Different versions of data carriers
Controlling material flow (tunnel solutions)
BIS Industrial RFID Systems UHF 865.... .868 MHz
For more specifications, see RFID Configurator
BIS0193
Remote Processor
BIS01AW
Remote Antenna
BIS0193
Mid-range processor
BIS00P0
Medium Range Antenna
BIS018J
Short-range processor
BIS015Z
Short-range antenna
bis0164, bis0167, bis0168, bis0169, bis00nl
Different versions of labels
bis016h, bis0174, bis0173
Different versions of data carriers
Energy-efficient motion
BNI Network Module with IO-Link
BNI00FW
Network module for Profinet, 16 × PNP type 3 digital inputs, 16 × PNP digital outputs, 8 × IO-Links
Reliable detection and inspection of objects
BOS photoelectric sensors
BOS02A3
Retroreflective sensor, 10.7 × 43.5 × 19.5 mm, PNP NO/NC, red LED, range 0.... .5 m,
M8 connector, 10... .30 V DC .30 V DC
(Please order reflector separately: BAM00WL)
BOS0294
Retroreflective sensor, 10.8 × 43.5 × 19.5 mm, PNP NO, red LED, range 0...3 m, M8 connector, 10...30 V DC .3 m,
M12 connector, 10... .30 V DC .30 V DC
(Please order reflector separately: BAM00UK)
Unique bag identification
BIS Industrial RFID System HF 13.56 MHz
BIS013U
General Purpose Processor Unit, Profinet I/O (IRT),
For high memory and high speed data carriers
BIS015P
Read/write head, 18 × 65 mm diameter, large memory, round antenna
BIS0044
Data carrier, FRAM, 2000 bytes
Reliable device tracking
BIS Industrial RFID Systems UHF 860.... .940 MHz
BIS0193
Processor unit, Ethernet/IP, operating frequency 902...928 MHz, other country versions available. .928 MHz, other country versions available
BIS00P0
Read/write head, 133 × 18.4 × 133 mm, operating frequency 865...868 MHz, available in other countries BIS00P0 .868 MHz
Monitoring of automated guided vehicles
BIS Industrial RFID Systems UHF 860...940 MHz .940 MHz
BIS013U
Universal processor unit, Profinet I/O, dimensions 172 × 48 × 62,
Ambient temperature 0... +60 °C
BIS0174
Data carrier, dimensions 25 × 12.85 × 110 mm, memory type EEPROM,
Ambient temperature -40... +85 °C
BIS015Z
UHF read/write head (865...868 MHz), dimensions 130 × 130 mm, size 130 × 130 mm .868 MHz), dimensions 130 × 50.5 × 130 mm, ambient temperature -20...+55 °C +55 °C
Simultaneous use of all RFID technologies
BIS Industrial RFID System
BIS V...*
Universal BIS V processor for HF/LF/UHF, available in various fieldbus variants
Prevents conveyor motor shutdown
CMTK
Condition Monitoring Toolkit
BAV002N
Monitoring of plants, machines and processes via IO-Link, Ethernet TCP/IP, USB,
Up to four sensors per processor
Reliable detection of objects
BES Inductive Sensors
BES05T8
Inductive sensor, M12 × 1, diameter 12 × 60 mm, non-flush mountable, range 7...11 mm, inductive sensor, M12 × 1, diameter 12 × 60 mm, non-flush mountable, range 7.... .11 mm,
500 Hz, brass, without nickel coating, -25... +70 °C
Pallet tracking
BIS Industrial RFID System HF 13.56 MHz
BIS013U
General Purpose Processor Unit, Profinet I/O (IRT),
For high memory and high speed data carriers
BIS015P
Read/write head, 18 × 65 mm diameter, high memory, round antenna shape
BIS0044
Data carrier, FRAM, 2000 bytes
Checking the container load
BOS photoelectric sensor
BOS01JP
(emitter and receiver)Beam sensor, 10.8 × 43.5 × 19.5 mm, PNP NO/NC, laser red, range 0...30 m, M8 connector, 10.... .30 m, M8 connector, 10..... .30 V DC
BOS0290
(receiver), BOS028Y
(emitter)Beam sensor, 15 × 48.9 × 31 mm, PNP NO/NC, LED infrared, range 0.3... .20 m, M12 connector, 10.... .20 m, M12 connector, 10..... .30 VDC
Tracking of parts during production and assembly
BIS Industrial RFID System HF 13.56 MHz
BIS013U
General Purpose Processor Unit, Profinet I/O (IRT),
For high memory and high speed data carriers
BIS0140
Read/write head, M16 × 55 mm, brass,
steel, ISO 15693, IP67, round antenna,
0.3 meter cable with M12 connector
BIS00NW
Data carrier, 22 × 21 mm diameter, PA12, steel insert, ISO 15693, IP68, round antenna, 2000 bytes memory
Wireless data transmission
BNI IO-Link Wireless Network Module
BNI00FF
IO-Link wireless sensor/actuator hub, IO-Link 1.1, 8 × M12, -5... +50 °C
BNI00FE
IO-Link wireless master, IO-Link 1.1, 130 × 50.5 × 130 mm, -5... +50 °C +50 °C
Navigating automated guided vehicles
BIS Industrial RFID System HF 13.56 MHz
BIS013U
General-purpose processor unit, Profinet I/O (IRT),
For high memory and high speed data carriers
BIS00T0
Read/Write Head, 80 × 40 × 84.5 mm, PBT, IP67, Circular Antenna, M12 Connector
BIS00Y5
Data carrier, 51.5 × 6.4 × 51.5 mm, ISO 15693, ABS, round antenna, metal-free mounting, IP67, 112 bytes
Data collection on the move
BIS Industrial RFID System HF 13.56 MHz
BIS013U
General Purpose Processor Unit, Profinet I/O (IRT),
For high memory and high speed data carriers
BIS00M6
Read/Write Head, 84.5 × 113.4 × 40 mm, PBT, IP67, Circular Antenna, M12 Connector
BIS00Y9
Data carrier, 30 × 9.7 mm diameter, ISO 15693, PA, circular antenna, steel non-flush, IP67, 2000 bytes
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Sorting and Picking
Application
Products
Example
Functions, interfaces and features
Paperless Picking
BNI SmartLight Stacked Lights and Indicators
BNI00EE
Six segments (yellow, green, blue, red, orange, configurable), running light mode, horizontal mode, segment mode, color circle mode
Reads all common codes
BVS Handheld Code Reader
BVS0021
Reads all common 1D, 2D and stacked barcodes, as well as postal codes in any rotational position (up to 40° inclination) and in motion
Visual inspection of the quality of the commissioning process
BVS vision sensors
BVS CA ...*
For image analysis, object detection, color analysis and measurement,
object recognition and localization
Connection of safety devices
BNI Profisafe I/O Module with IO-Link
BNI0098
2 × M12 female, 8-pin, 6 × M12 female, 5-pin, Profisafe over IO-Link 1.1, 68 × 32.4 × 181.5 mm
Robot collision avoidance
BUS Ultrasonic Sensor
BUS005C
Output 4.... .20 mA, range 1000 mm, protection class IP67, universally applicable to all colors and surface conditions. Fog, dust or dirt are no problem for them.
Automated picking and depalletizing
BVS 3D Camera
BVS004K
Intelligent 3D camera with integrated image processing, application-specific software modules, LAN (Gigabit Ethernet), GigE Vision 2.0, TCP/UDP, 0.5..... .3 m, optimal depth range, 4 mm focal length
Collaborative harvesting and commissioning
BVS 3D Camera
BVS0047
Intelligent 3D camera with integrated image processing, application-specific software modules, LAN (Gigabit Ethernet), GigE Vision 2.0, TCP/UDP, 0.2...1 m, optimal depth range, 4 mm focal length. .1 m, optimal depth range, 4 mm focal length
Controlling the robot when loading containers
BVS industrial cameras
BVS CA ...*
Industrial camera, IP67, GigE vision/
USB-3.0 interface, resolution up to 31.5 MP, net data transfer rate up to 1245 MB/s
Mobile identification
BVS Handheld Reader
BVS001Y
Handheld reader for all common 2D, 1D and stacked codes, data transfer via Bluetooth 2.0, LED white light illumination, industrial-grade housing
Charging of automated guided vehicles
BIC Inductive Couplers
BIC0075 (Fixed), BIC0076 (Remote), BIC0075 (Fixed), BIC0076 (Remote)
BIC0076 (Remote)120 × 120 mm, unidirectional, power supply only, operating range 0.... .4 mm