Positioning Systems

 

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Versatile industrial sensors and sensor systems

Determining positions with pinpoint accuracy is an essential task in numerous industrial processes. Depending on the application in question, the process may involve determining the position of linear shifting units such as workpiece or tool carriers, detecting angles for valve actuators, or even monitoring the position of a vehicle on an automated conveyor in storage, warehousing, and material handling operations.

 

Pepperl+Fuchs offers non-contact industrial sensors and sensor systems for use in these applications.

 

Inductive positioning systems

Path measurement systems are available to determine precise linear and rotational movements. Pepperl+Fuchs’ inductive positioning system works flawlessly in dusty and dirty environments. Measurement lengths range from just a few millimeters to several meters, or an angular range of 360°. In addition to standard analog outputs to display the position, switch point outputs for limit value are easily configured. These positioning systems make it possible to react quickly to process changes.

 

Distance measurement sensors

Distance measurement sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs use the optical concept of Pulse Ranging Technology (PRT).

 

With modern Pulse Ranging Technology (PRT) distances up to 300 m with accuracies of 0.1 mm are easily achieved.

 

The advantages of PRT are:

 Accuracy

 Noise immunity

 Uniqueness

 Target independence

 Sensing range

 

Position encoding system WCS

 

For positioning over longer travel paths, the position encoding system WCS, the position encoding system WCS excels in systems with curves, switchpoints, inclines, or declines. With measurement lengths of up to 327 meters, WCS is suitable for position detection in:

 Warehousing, material handling, and automated conveyor systems

 Studio systems

 Crane positioning

 Galvanic equipment

 Elevators ... and much more

WCS can also be used to identify vehicles in conveyor systems, while at the same time positioning those vehicles with millimeter accuracy.