IFM Efector has introduced a pressure sensor which communicates data flexibly via switching outputs or IO-Link 1.1.
Process data and diagnostics information may be transmitted using a standard cable. The parameter setting of this PN7 type pressure sensor also uses the IO-Link communication technology.
An IO-Link master saves the parameters of the connected sensor and transmits them when the sensor is replaced by a device of the same type. This eliminates the need for a new parameter setting. If the IO-Link function is not used, then the pressure sensor operates—as before— with two switching outputs (SIO mode) or a switching output and a diagnostic output.
Additionally, the sensors feature high switch point accuracy. The overload-protected ceramic measuring cell even withstands more than 100 million switching cycles. Different versions with pressure ranges between -1 and 600 bar are available.