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Inductive Sensors

Inductive sensors provide wear-resistant, non-contact detection of metal objects for automation in many industries. The portfolio includes standard, high-switching-distance, hygienic, high-pressure, hazardous-area, and Factor-1 models, some with ceramic or PTFE coatings that resist weld spatter.

• 01 Inductive standard sensors with preferred types
• 02 Inductive 2-wire sensors
• 03 Pressure-rated inductive sensors
• 04 Hygienic inductive sensors
• 05 Inductive Factor 1 sensors
• 06 Inductive full-metal sensors
• 07 Magnetic-field-resistant inductive sensors
• 08 Weld-immune inductive sensors
• 09 Temperature-rated inductive sensors
• 10 Inductive sensors for hazardous areas
• 11 Inductive NAMUR sensors
• 12 Inductive ring and tube sensors
• 13 Inductive distance sensors
• 14 Inductive positioning systems

Capacitive Sensors

Capacitive sensors detect objects and fill levels of non-conducting materials, liquids, pellets, and powders, directly or through container walls. Patented Smart Level technology compensates for moisture, foam, and adhesion, and their compact adhesive designs can be mounted and removed easily.

• 01 Capacitive sensors for object detection
• 02 Capacitive level sensors without media contact
• 03 Capacitive level sensors with media contact
• 04 Capacitive sensor heads for amplifiers
• 05 Capacitive sensors with special properties
• 06 Amplifiers for capacitive sensor heads

Photoelectric Sensors

Photoelectric sensors check presence, shape, color, distance, and thickness, and are suited to robotics, automation, assembly, and handling. They use red light, infrared, or laser technology, with or without background suppression, in compact and standard designs.

• 01 Diffuse and through-beam sensors
• 02 Diffuse sensor
• 03 Diffuse sensor with background suppression
• 04 Retroreflective sensors
• 05 Through-beam sensors
• 06 Fork sensors
• 07 Angle sensors
• 08 Optical windows
• 09 Light grid
• 10 Light bands
• 11 Color sensors
• 12 Contrast sensors
• 13 Luminescence sensor
• 14 Fiber-based devices for plastic and glass fibers
• 15 Plastic and glass fibers for fiber-based devices
• 16 Micromote – optical sensor heads
• 17 Micromote – amplifiers for optical sensor heads
• 18 Photoelectric distance sensors

Ultrasonic Sensors

Ultrasonic sensors handle position detection, distance measurement, and detection of solid, powder, or liquid media. They measure fill levels, heights, and sag without contact, and their results are unaffected by color, transparency, surface texture, fog, dust, or impurities.

• 01 Ultrasonic sensors with a digital output
• 02 Ultrasonic sensors with analog output
• 03 Pressure-rated ultrasonic sensors

Mechanical Cam Switches

Mechanical cam switches handle positioning and limit switch tasks across machine tools, presses, robots, assembly systems, and conveyors. They are long-established, dependable workhorses in industrial automation, particularly in metalworking and automotive production.

• 01 Mechanical single position limit switches
• 02 Mechanical multiple position switches
• 03 Mechanical multiple position limit switches with interchangeable plunger unit
• 04 Mechanical single position limit switches with safety switch positions
• 05 Mechanical multiple position limit switches with safety switch positions
• 06 Mechanical single position limit switches with positive opening
• 07 Mechanical multiple position limit switches with positive opening
• 08 Mechanical single position limit switches for extended temperature range
• 09 Mechanical multiple position limit switches with extended temperature range
• 10 Inductive single position limit switches

Magnetic Encoder System

BML absolute linear magnetic encoder systems provide absolute position feedback without a reference run and resume operation immediately after power loss or restart. They offer fast, precise, repeatable measurement, use durable magnetic tape with Permagnet technology in a robust metal housing, and are installed with dedicated calibration software.

• 01 Incremental linear magnetic encoder system
• 02 Absolute rotary magnetic encoder system
• 03 Incremental rotary magnetic encoder system
• 04 Magnetically coded targets

Magnetostrictive Sensors

Magnetostrictive systems measure position and speed where very high reliability and precision are needed. These contact-free, absolute systems work over long distances, support industry-standard interfaces, and remain dependable in harsh and extreme environments.

• 01 Magnetostrictive linear position sensors in profile housing
• 02 Magnetostrictive linear position sensors for industrial hydraulics
• 03 Magnetostrictive linear position sensors for extreme environments
• 04 Magnetostrictive linear position sensors for explosive areas
• 05 Magnetostrictive position measuring systems for mobile hydraulics
• 06 Magnetostrictive sensors for fill level measurement in hygienic areas
• 07 Redundant magnetostrictive linear position sensors
• 08 Magnetostrictive position measuring systems for long distances

Temperature Sensors

Temperature sensors monitor media temperature in liquids and gases with precise, stable readings. Versions are available with a rotatable display for easy reading and installation, or without a display for compact size and high vibration resistance. They support analog and switching outputs, use a rugged M12 connector, and carry UL and CE certifications.

Flow Sensors

Flow sensors measure and monitor process media such as lubricant and cooling water, alerting operators when flow drops or stops so they can act before downtime occurs. They have no moving parts, come in screw-in or inline versions, use M12 connectors, show flow levels through LEDs or a display, and are UL and CE approved.

Condition Monitoring Sensors

BCM multi-functional condition monitoring sensors help prevent unscheduled stops and faults by measuring vibration, temperature, humidity, and air pressure in one compact device. They offer configurable data pre-processing, configurable events and status indications for early warnings, IO-Link integration, and self-monitoring for consistent performance.

Digital Position Indicators

Digital position indicators provide clear operator guidance and are washdown-capable. They contain multiple internal sensors with extended IO-Link functionality, support semi-automated format changes, and suit machine tools, automation systems, and food and beverage environments. They are part of the Smart Automation Monitoring System (SAMS) and monitor internal temperature and humidity.

Rotary Encoder

Rotary encoders measure mechanical rotation angles with high precision, converting movement into electrical signals for accurate positioning. Their robust construction suits food processing, packaging, mobile machinery, and mechanical engineering. Absolute encoders provide precise position feedback, and incremental encoders monitor speed and direction.

Pressure Sensors

BSP pressure sensors monitor process pressure, hydraulic pressure, and vacuum in gaseous and fluid media for factory automation. Stainless steel housings suit harsh environments and wide temperature ranges. A rotatable housing and VDMA-compliant programming simplify installation and servicing, and a bright LED display shows readings clearly.

• 01 Pressure sensors with display
• 02 Pressure sensors without display
• 03 Front flush pressure sensors

RFID

BIS RFID identification solutions enable unique identification and traceability of products and components throughout production. A data carrier attached to each object exchanges data contactlessly with a read/write head, which passes information to the controller through an evaluation unit or IO-Link module. The solutions support most common controllers across frequency ranges.

• 01 UHF (860/960 MHz)
• 02 HF (13.56 MHz)
• 03 LF (70/455 kHz)
• 04 LF (125 kHz)