Robotic sensing: Precision and efficiency in robotics automation

Here you can see how Balluff components work together in practice to enable a smooth and precise material flow in robot-supported pick-and-place applications.

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BIS U UHF RFID for 860 to 960 MHz offer a wide variety of UHF carriers for diverse applications.

For example, they can be used for direct mounting on metal, tool identification, high temperature applications, and disposable solutions as self-adhesive UHF labels.

Our UHF read/write heads are scalable, allowing flexible design and implementation of your identification tasks, for example on conveyor systems, gateways or storage systems.

They are available in various versions suited for different ranges and applications.

The effective range depends on the chosen combination of read/write head or antenna and the UHF carrier as well as the configuration of the evaluation unit.

Our frequency independent evaluation unit, BIS V, streamlines your inventory management. It is highly versatile and supports mixed operation of all product families (BIS M, BIS L, BIS C, BIS U).

Each BIS V unit can operate up to four read/write heads simultaneously. Moreover, it supports all the most common global standard industrial networking protocols for applications in all kinds of industrial applications.

The SmartLight LED stack light signal column, featuring an IO-Link interface, displays important or critical conditions such as machine status, fill level, temperature, or equipment position, using a flexible spectrum of multicolored LEDs.

Each color is individually configurable, providing clear signals for a range of machine conditions from normal to critical. Trends and variations in physical parameters are intuitively represented by the color scale.

Designed for seamless connectivity of sensors and actuators, Balluff’s new generation of network modules offers highly versatile parameterization and diagnostic features via an integrated display, LEDs and web server. They are IIoT-capable with support for REST API and MQTT. Three classes of IO-Link masters offer the choice of Entry, Standard, and Advanced performance levels to make sure to fit your individual needs. Multi-protocol versions are available in all classes which support the most common industrial ethernet networks. Metal, plastic, and washdown housings enable you to use the IO-Link masters in any industrial environment.

The modules feature large, bright and easy to read status LEDs, saving time during installation, maintenance or fault diagnosis. With an output current of up to 2 A, these modules can drive nearly any load. Additionally, each output includes overload protection with an LED indicator and a memory function for troubleshooting.

Moreover, the robust full metal housing is built to withstand exceptional stresses, delivering consistently powerful performance.

Balluff’s safe I/O module bridges automation and safety technology using IO-Link. With Safety over IO-Link, you get the best of both worlds.

Integrating industrial safety technology is now easier than ever. Connect nearly any safety device using standard, low-cost M12 cables, while central parameterization through the controller streamlines the process.

Safety critical information is transmitted directly to the controller via the master, and the use of Profisafe over Profinet guarantees secure communication.

Balluff’s I/O modules interface binary and analog sensors and actuators with the control system via the IO-Link protocol.

By using these modules, you can significantly reduce wiring complexity. They also offer additional functions for signal preprocessing and advanced diagnostic capabilities. With various form factors and connection techniques, they provide solutions for a wide range of requirements, even in extreme environments.

Fixed wiring of sensors and actuators has its drawbacks: in automation, cables, contacts, and connectors are frequently subjected to heavy use, leading to fatigue and breakage that can result in costly machine downtime.

Our inductive couplers overcome these challenges by transmitting data and power contactlessly across an air gap, thus eliminating mechanical wear.

This enhances system availability, shortens cycle times and increases process flexibility. Additionally, these units can be quickly disconnected, are easy to handle and require no maintenance, allowing for rapid adaptation to new requirements.

Balluff’s optoelectronic sensors reliably detect the presence and position of objects. They can also accurately monitor shape, color, distance and thickness. Compared to proximity sensors using inductive or capacitive technologies, they offer a significantly larger detection range.

Balluff provides an extensive product range, offering sensors in various light types, from red light and infrared to laser technology. Our portfolio includes sensors with different ranges, with or without background suppression, and in various designs.

Mini sensors, color sensors, light curtains and contrast switches for specialized applications complete our offering, ensuring not only the highest reliability but also maximum flexibility.

Balluff’s condition monitoring sensors capture various physical parameters, such as vibration, temperature, humidity and ambiant air pressure, process them and deliver the desired data via IO-Link to an overarching system.

The standardized IO-Link protocol enables convenient parameterization of the sensors, and the sensor's evaluation can be individually adapted to the application. With flexible process data configuration, up to five measured or preprocessed data points can be freely set up and transmitted cyclically.

As a result, these sensors significantly contribute to the efficient and uninterrupted operation of any plant, thereby enhancing overall plant effectiveness.