Balluff BMP series intelligent displacement sensors

Balluff’s BMP series of intelligent displacement sensors provide not only the absolute position signal for the stroke travel of a piston via IO-Link, but also information about the sensor status and the current ambient conditions. The sensor monitors, eg, the sensor temperature and the number of starts, and issues warnings when a configurable limit value is violated.

An internal counter continuously monitors the operating hours over the entire life of the sensor, both since the last service and the last start-up. This makes it possible to plan for a possible needed replacement at the next service interval. The integrated IO-Link interface also offers flexibility; it enables, eg, fast format changes due to time-saving parameterisation functions.

The magnetic, non-contact and wear-free sensor continuously detects the absolute position of a piston, is compatible with virtually all cylinder types and is quickly installed. Suitable applications include those where the exact execution of a defined piston stroke is essential for the process and product quality, eg, in assembly, handling and factory automation.