Position and presence
Inductive, capacitive, photoelectric, magnetic and distance sensors detect parts, positions and machine states.
Sense ยท Field sensing and machine diagnostics
Industrial Sensors, IO-Link & Machine Diagnostics
Capture position, process and machine-health data at the source, then carry both measurements and diagnostics into the control and maintenance workflow.
IO-Link
Position
Pressure / Flow
Identification
Vision
Vibration
Field devices
IO-Link
Diagnostics
Source
Position, process and machine condition
Capture
Sense, identify and diagnose
Data
Process values, status and events
Destination
PLC, edge and maintenance systems
Sensor and diagnostic products
Sensor Portfolio
The portfolio covers position and presence detection, pressure, temperature, flow and level measurement, IO-Link device integration, identification and vision, vibration monitoring and machine diagnostics.
Process measurement
Pressure, temperature, flow and level devices provide switching values, analogue signals or digital process data.
IO-Link infrastructure
Masters and compatible devices carry process values, identity, parameters and diagnostics over standard point-to-point wiring.
Identification and vision
RFID, code reading and vision functions support workpiece tracking, verification and inspection.
Condition monitoring
Vibration, temperature and supporting process measurements help maintenance teams follow asset condition.
Machine diagnostics
Status bits, event codes and measured trends add context beyond a simple switching output.
Applications
Solutions
Select the sensing method, output type, installation and diagnostic depth from the machine function and operating environment.
Machine presence and position
Verify part presence, end positions, tooling and material flow with sensing principles matched to target, distance and environment.
Fluid and utility monitoring
Measure pressure, temperature, flow and level close to pumps, filters, cooling loops and process equipment.
Traceability and inspection
Use identification and vision to associate products, carriers, tools and quality checks with the production process.
Asset-condition monitoring
Combine vibration and operating data so maintenance teams can distinguish process variation from developing machine faults.
IO-Link system
IO-Link
IO-Link is a standardized point-to-point communication technology for transmitting process values, device parameters and diagnostic information between compatible devices and an IO-Link master.
Smart device data
Read engineering values and additional status information directly instead of relying only on converted analogue signals.
Parameter management
Store and restore device parameters through the master so replacement and format changes are more controlled.
Fieldbus independence
Connect IO-Link masters to the selected controller network while retaining the same device-level interface.
Commissioning discipline
Use the correct IODD, port mode, cycle time and parameter set for each connected device.
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Position Sensing
Position sensors should be selected from target material, sensing distance, mounting geometry, switching speed and contamination conditions.
Inductive and magnetic
Detect metallic targets, cylinders and defined machine positions without mechanical contact.
Capacitive
Detect selected solids or liquids where material properties and environmental effects are understood.
Photoelectric and distance
Detect objects, edges and distances using reflected or transmitted light, with optics matched to surface and background.
Encoders and motion feedback
Measure rotational or linear position where the control task needs continuous feedback rather than a switching point.
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Process Sensors
Process sensors translate physical variables into values the control and monitoring systems can use directly.
Pressure
Monitor hydraulic, pneumatic and liquid systems with ranges, process connections and overload capability matched to the application.
Temperature
Measure media, surfaces or ambient conditions with suitable probe, response time and material compatibility.
Flow
Follow liquid, gas or compressed-air flow for process control, cooling and consumption monitoring.
Level
Detect switching points or continuous level where tank geometry, medium and foam or deposits affect the measurement principle.
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Identification & Vision
Identification and vision add product context to the machine sequence, allowing the controller to verify what is present as well as where it is.
RFID
Read and write tags for workpiece carriers, tools, assembly state and traceability.
Code reading
Capture barcodes and 2D codes for product identity, routing and quality records.
Vision sensors
Check presence, orientation, dimensions or simple features without creating a full general-purpose vision system.
System integration
Define trigger, lighting, field of view, communication and reject logic as part of the machine design.
Machine condition
Condition Monitoring
Vibration, temperature and supporting process variables provide the measurements needed to detect developing changes in rotating and mechanical equipment. Maintenance decisions still require trend limits and machine context.
Vibration and temperature
Monitor machine vibration and surface temperature at bearings, motors, pumps and gearboxes.
Supporting variables
Use pressure, flow, oil condition or electrical data where they explain changes in machine behaviour.
Trend interpretation
Compare values against the machine state and load instead of relying on a single universal threshold.
Maintenance workflow
Route warnings and diagnostic values into the system used by maintenance personnel.
Diagnostic interpretation
Machine Diagnostics
Diagnostic values must be interpreted with operating state, speed, load, installation and process conditions so that electrical or mechanical symptoms are not treated as isolated alarms.
Impact and vibration indicators
Use vibration-derived values to highlight shocks, imbalance, looseness or developing wear.
Friction and temperature context
Combine high-frequency and thermal indicators where bearing or lubrication conditions are relevant.
Device diagnostics
Use short-circuit, out-of-range and device-health information to distinguish instrumentation faults from process faults.
Root-cause context
Correlate sensor events with speed, load, recipe and operating mode before acting on the result.
Data integration
Edge Integration
IO-Link masters and industrial communication products carry process values, parameters and diagnostics into PLC, SCADA, edge or maintenance systems while preserving device identity and data context.
IO-Link masters
Aggregate device data and connect it to the selected industrial Ethernet or fieldbus network.
Parallel OT and IT paths
Provide process data to the PLC while forwarding selected diagnostic information to edge or maintenance systems.
Standardized data
Use device descriptions and consistent tag naming so values remain understandable beyond the field layer.
Security boundary
Control which device data is exposed outside the machine network and through which interface.
Connected handoff
Preserve device context from the sensor to the supervisory system
Sensor values, device status and parameter information can pass through remote I/O, Softing connectivity, CODESYS control or NOVUS monitoring according to the application. The measurement definition and diagnostic meaning should remain consistent throughout that path.
Identify the variable and device status
Acquire and transport it through a defined interface
Use it in control, maintenance or monitoring logic
Application engineering
Engineering
Reliable sensing depends on target definition, mounting, wiring, parameter management and commissioning records as well as the sensor specification.
Application definition
Document target material, medium, range, response time, mounting and environmental conditions.
Mechanical installation
Follow clearances, flush or non-flush mounting rules, process sealing and cable routing requirements.
Electrical integration
Match output type, port class, supply, grounding and EMC practice to the controller and machine.
Commissioning record
Save parameters, threshold logic and device identity so replacement and future service remain controlled.