Balluff Sensors > Balluff have just released their all in one Tool ID and I/O
Balluff Sensors > Balluff have just released their all in one Tool ID and I/O to allow their customers to collect I/O data and at the same time provide die identification information in one simple package.
Within a metal forming and stamping facility, generally it is advisable to change out dies and tooling in the press frequently. Tracking the die ID is an essential bit of information in most press shops. A lot of die ID programs have got a straightforward input-based system which includes a code included in a high density pin connector. The 24-wire cable also gathers a limited set of I/O data on the press.
This solution commonly has an expensive set-up cost a result of the 24-wire cable along with the special wire configurations that should be created. Once it has been integrated the pin connectors may become broken or misshapen, therefore leading to downtime to mend the connectors.
Harm to the connectors from die change or due to regular usage can result in a substantial amount of downtime.
Balluff give you a solution for fast die changes that collect I/O data in addition to supplying die identification information in an all-in-one simple- to implement package. Balluff product reduce the wiring time as well as errors by making use of standard wiring for all dies, gets rid of pin damage simply by using a non-contact connector, as well as getting rid of die rework as a result of operators failing to remember to unplug the connector, increasing data reliability using Industrial RFID for die identification.
Basic solution- An I/O hub for identification can be easily incorporated into the present industrial network on the press as well as directly into the controller utilizing an IO-Link expansion module. IO -Link is an open standard that's adopted by many major controllers using in addition to allowing smart devices to communicate with the controller and collects additional information concerning the process than simply I/O. The I/O-Link devices simultaneously. The I/O hubs can be purchased with diagnostics and 2 bytes of ID data, along with 16 inputs can drive up to 16 outputs. This therefore enables greater flexibility directly on the die for virtually any die protection program in effect in the facility. Enhanced solution: Additionally replacing the high density connectors and cables there may also be problems with operators failing to remember to disconnect the wired connectors. This generally needs expensive die repair as a result of cable damage of the die protection sensors and devices. To ease this issue a non-contact connector solution might be used that is going to power the sensors being used on the die in addition to collect the I/O and ID data. The non-contact connector transmits power and data across a little air gap and communicates to the IO-link expansion module. This eliminates any requirement for the operator to keep in mind to disconnect the homerun cable when changing out a die. Here are some of Balluff products mentioned above:
Balluff BNI003T I/O Hub for RFID-16 input only
Balluff BNI0048 I/O Hub for RFID-16 input/output
Balluff BNI000E IO-Link expansion module for Profibus.
Balluff BNI003J IO- Link expansion module for Profinet
Balluff BNI004A IO-Link expansion module for Ethernet/IP
Balluff BIC0053 Non-contact connector base.
Balluff BIC0054 Non-contact connector remote.
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