Long range curtains (1st January 2010)

The latest light curtains to join the OY range from ifm electronic have a range of up to 20m. They meet Type 4 to IEC 61496, SIL3 to IEC 61508 and PLe to ISO 13849, and have a slim housing that measures just 28 by 30mm.

From Health safety welfare

  Ready for Directive (1st November 2009)

Fail-safe inductive sensors from ifm are designed to meet the requirements of the new Machinery Directive. Not only are they compliant with Performance Level d to ISO/EN 13849, the new GF and GG series are certified to

From Plant process control

  Detects flow rate (1st November 2009)

Now available from ifm electronic are larger versions of the SM Series Magmeter, a magnetic inductive flow meter that detects the flow rate of conductive media. The meter now copes with 50L/m (SM7 series) or 100L/m (SM8

From Plant process control

  Tough sensors (1st November 2009)

Welding can be hard on proximity sensors, with sheet metal panels hitting the switches and molten metal splashing on all surfaces. A tough solution is provided by ifm electronic's R series inductive sensor range that ha

From Production engineering

  Optical fork and angle sensors (1st September 2009)

New to the range of photoelectrics from ifm electronic is the OP range of sensors for precise detection of, for example, parts feed or belt edge detection.A fixed housing helps reduce alignment time, while offering a

From Plant process control

  Better sealing (1st September 2009)

The latest pressure sensor range from ifm electronic features a new all-stainless steel housing and an in improved sealing system with more fitting options. The eight models in the P127 series cover pressure spans fr

From Plant process control

  Get wet sensors (1st September 2009)

Sensor specialist ifm electronic has launched its next generation WetLine M18 photocells designed for washdown areas. Optimised for harsh applications in wet areas, the company says the original WetLine sensors were the

From Plant process control

  Monitors bearing condition (1st May 2009)

The efector octavis bearing condition monitor from ifm electronic is now available as a master unit that can monitor up to four separate locations. Additionally, the VSE100 has eight input/output connections that can be

From Plant process control

  3D at a glance (1st May 2009)

efector pmd 3d is claimed to be the first industrial 3D sensor that can detect scenes and objects in three dimensions at a glance. Integration of PMD (photonic mixer device) timeof- flight measurement sensing technology

From Plant process control

  Real time monitor (1st March 2009)

The efector octavis bearing condition monitor from ifm electronic is now available as a master unit which can monitor up to four separate locations.

From Plant process control

  Safe input (1st March 2009)

There are now more ways of connecting safety devices such as fail-safe sensors or light curtains to the safety version of ActuatorSensor- Interface (AS-i) with the launch by ifm electronic of the AC007S module. SIL3-com

From Health safety welfare

  Optimisation (1st January 2009)

On the ifm electronic stand will be a wide range of sensing and control products including those aimed at optimising energy usage and plant efficiency – the efector metris and efector octavis.

From Plant process control

  Laser accuracy (1st January 2009)

With the O5 series sensor, ifm electronic offers safe and reliable laser technology for automation tasks where small objects need to be detected with pinpoint accuracy.

From Plant process control

  Cost effective monitors and sensors (1st January 2009)

Among the products due to be showcased on the ifm electronic stand, the cost effective efector octavis bearing condition monitor is now available as a master unit which can monitor up to four separate locations.

From Plant process control

  Measures level (1st November 2008)

The PS3 series of submersible pressure transmitters from ifm electronic are designed for such applications as level measurement in tanks and vessels, wells and boreholes and wastewater treatment plants.

From Plant process control

  ATEX bearing monitors are go (1st November 2008)

ifm electronic has added ATEX compliant versions to its efector octavis range of self-contained bearing vibration monitors.

From Plant process control

  Greater choice of level sensors (1st September 2008)

ifm electronic has made it even easier to pick a guided wave level sensor with new versions of its LR series. The LR3 provides a connection for one switch signal and one analogue signal and is available as LR3000 with B

From Plant process control

  In-line meter (1st September 2008)

The new SM Series Magmeter from ifm electronic is a magnetic inductive flow meter designed to reliably detect the flow rate of conductive media up to 25L/min.

From Plant process control

  Reliable switch (1st September 2008)

The latest easy-to-use temperature switch from ifm electronic, the TK, is currently available in two versions – one has two separate switch points with fixed hysteresis, the other has adjustable set and reset points. Bo

From Plant process control

  Measures air (1st September 2008)

The efector metris from ifm electronic measures compressed air consumption. Designed for pipe sizes up to DN200, or 8in, in galvanised or stainless steel, the latest versions of the sensor come with a live maintenance f

From Energy management

  Turn on the TAP (1st September 2008)

ifm electronic has launched the TAP Series temperature transmitters, which raise performance by a few more degrees. The transmitters are suitable for liquids and gases in hygienic processes. The 'P' in TAP stands for P

From Plant process control

  Tough sensor (1st July 2008)

Designed for areas where small parts are unavoidably in contact with proximity sensors, the new Robust series from ifm electronic comprises inductive proximity sensors with housing completely in stainless steel, includi

From Plant process control

  See far safely (1st July 2008)

ifm electronic's O1D laser distance sensor is now available with a safe Class 1 laser source.

From Plant process control

  Latest line of speed monitors (1st May 2008)

A new line of speed monitors suitable for a variety of industrial automation applications has been introduced by ifm electronic.

From Plant process control

  Clever level sensors (1st May 2008)

ifm electronic says its latest level sensors do more than just check levels.

From Plant process control

  Clever level sensors (1st May 2008)

ifm electronic says its latest level sensors do more than just check levels.

From Plant process control

  Fail-safe inductive sensors (1st May 2008)

ifm electronic has introduced more inductive sensors that achieve Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 2 or 3.

From Plant process control

  Sensing the pump pulse (1st May 2008)

ifm electronic has a new line of pump diagnostic pressure sensors that detect potential pump damage caused by cavitation, trapped air or gas, blockages and deposits. The PIM Series pressure sensor can perform both pump

From Plant process control

  Real time maintenance (1st May 2008)

Cost-effective predictive maintenance vibration monitor detects rolling element bearing failures and shaft imbalance conditions in four locations simultaneously

From Plant process control

ifm electronic at Maintec (19th February 2008)

From Newsletter Stories

  Laser photocells in steel housing (1st January 2008)

The latest version of laser sensors in a standard M18 housing is now available from ifm electronic. Equipped with safe class 2 lasers these second generation sensors will detect objects as small as 0.5 mm across, and th

From Plant process control

  Recognises bearing condition (1st January 2008)

A cost effective predictive maintenance vibration monitor from ifm electronic detects rolling element bearing failures and shaft imbalance conditions in four locations simultaneously.

From Plant process control

  Monitors air (1st January 2008)

At Maintec 2008 ifm electronic will be showing two products aimed at optimising energy use and plant efficiency.

From Plant process control

  Detect gas leaks (1st November 2007)

Described by ifm electronic as the first affordable device to monitor consumption or leakage of compressed air, the company says its efector metris caused quite a storm when it was launched a year or so back.

Now, ifm has in

From Plant process control

  Connector joins range (1st November 2007)

Available from ifm electronic, the ecolink M12 socket is designed to improve connector technology.

The outer ring of the unit's stainless steel sleeve serves as a seat for the sensor plug. This ensures that the sealing ring

From Plant process control

For larger pipes (1st November 2007)

ifm electronic now offers the efector metris in pipe diameters up to DN200, or 8”, in galvanised or stainless steel pipes.

From News

  Quick reaction (1st September 2007)

Reaction times of just 1sec are characteristic of the new TA3 range of temperature sensors from ifm electronic.

From Plant process control

  Object sensor (1st September 2007)

Ifm electronic has launched the efector dualis object sensor, for sorting, inspecting and errorproofing tasks. Dualis is a stand alone unit with integrated lighting, the diecast housing has IP67 for use over a temperatu

From Plant process control

  Better response (1st September 2007)

TT temperature sensors from ifm electronic have an improved response time of T05 = 1 s and T09 = 3 s, the integrated class A Pt1000 sensor element enables accurate temperature measurements. The measuring range is betwe

From Plant process control

  Vibration monitor can be used in ATEX zones (1st September 2007)

The efector octavis bearing condition monitor from ifm electronic is now available with ATEX equipment category 3D/3G and is therefore suitable for zone 22 or zone 2 explosionhazard areas. Units are also rated at IP69K

From Plant process control

  Photoelectric sensor (1st September 2007)

The O5G is the latest addition to the O5 family of photocells to be launched by ifm electronic.

From Plant process control

  Predictive maintenance spreads out (1st July 2007)

The efector octavis bearing condition monitor from ifm electronic is now available as a master unit which can monitor up to four separate locations.

From Plant process control

  Safety relay with five functions (1st July 2007)

The new G1501S from ifm electronic can be used with many different devices, keeping stocks to a minimum. With five different configurations of the same device, the ifm G1501S safety relay conforms to all the required s

From Health safety welfare

  Longer range photoelectrics (1st July 2007)

ifm electronic has lauched the latest addition to the O5 photocell family, the O4.

From Plant process control

  Steel flow sensors (1st May 2007)

Available from ifm electronic, the all-stainless steel SI5000 is the latest in a line of solid-state flow sensors. A key feature of the range is a housing made of stainless steel, in addition to wetted parts.

From Plant process control

  Vibration monitor (1st May 2007)

Ifm's latest vibration monitor detects rolling element bearing failures and shaft imbalance conditions on critical plant equipment such as pumps, motors, mixers, compressors, fans and spindles. The efector octavis is p

From Plant process control

  Fdt + dtm for sensors (1st May 2007)

FDT (Field Device Tool) technology standardises the communication interfaces between field devices and the system environment. An open system, it is independent of any communication protocols.

From Plant process control

Big stand, big innovations (5th April 2007)

Ifm electronic says visitors can expect some outstanding innovations from its 85m2 stand 4228 in Hall 4 at Total Processing and Packaging...

From Newsletter Stories

  Sensing and control display (1st March 2007)

Highlights of the ifm electronic stand at Total Processing and Packaging will include latest versions of the company's efector octavis, efector dualis and efector metris systems.

Imbalance or wear in bearings is detected and

From Handling storing

  Standardises interfaces (1st March 2007)

FDT (Field Device Tool) technology standardises the communication interfaces between field devices and the system environment. The special feature of this technology is that it is an open system independent of any communicati

From Plant process control

  Air monitor (1st January 2007)

If you use compressed air, then IFM Electronic believes its efector metris monitor may be of interest.

The company points out that compressed air is expensive – 1kW of work from compressed air costs eight to ten times as muc

From Plant process control

  Cost saving compact level sensors (1st November 2006)

ifm electronic has developed a new level sensor, the LR, a compact level sensor with guided wave radar (gwr) technology for small tanks.

From Plant process control

  Versatile and robust (1st November 2006)

The new KF series capacitive proximity switches in M12 from IFM electronics offer a versatile and robust detector for nonmetallic objects.

From Plant process control

  Switch on (1st November 2006)

Since recognising the shortcomings of pneumatic cylinder switches and launching its brand new design last year, ifm electronic has broadened the range of available switches and mounting accessories.

From Plant process control

  Valve feed (1st July 2006)

Quarter-turn or rising stem valve positions can all be monitored with sensors from ifm electronic.

From Plant process control

  Tough switch (1st July 2006)

New IMC rectangular (40 by 40mm) inductive proximity switches from ifm electronic are well suited to tough environments; their long sensing ranges (20mm flush and 40mm non-flush) help to keep them away from mechanical damage.

From Plant process control

Optical sensing just got better (27th April 2006)

With a range up to 10m and two independent switchpoints, ifm electronic claims its new O1 sensor diffuse optical sensor is a huge technological leap. Traditional background-suppressed diffuse sensors won’t reach much beyond a couple of metres, but th

From Newsletter Stories

  Laser sensor (1st March 2006)

The efector pmd laser sensor from ifm electronic is designed for distance measurement to within a millimetre at high ranges.

From Plant process control

  A TAD Easier (1st January 2006)

ifm electronic says use of its TAD series temperature sensors means that regular calibration is no longer necessary.

From Plant process control

  Flush sensor (1st November 2005)

Tough but accurate sums up the newest pressure switches from ifm electronic. These new versions feature a flush sensor for aseptic processes. The new housing design packs in a host of improvements from electronic temperature compensation, improved si

From Production engineering

  Networking for valves (1st September 2005)

Forac manufactures and develops pneumatically controlled actuators and has a comprehensive range of products that can provide an efficient solution to almost every control requirement, including those needed in the food and drink, chemical, pharmaceu

From Plant process control

  Latest photoelectric sensors (1st July 2005)

The latest photoelectric sensors, introduced by ifm electronic for universal use, combine stainless steel and plastics and are said to offer groundbreaking performance at attractive prices.

From Production engineering

  Withstands hosing (1st May 2005)

Two splitter boxes tough enough to withstand harsh washdown areas join the ProcessLine range available from ifm electronic.

From Plant process control

  IFM’s new solid-state cylinder sensors (1st March 2005)

Fitting sensors to T-slots in pneumatic cylinders can be tricky when access is limited.

From Plant process control

  Contour sensor (1st January 2005)

Quality assembly requires correct components presented in the right orientation. Checking this is now easier, says ifm electronic, using its new dualis contour sensor.

From Production engineering

  COOL MONITOR (1st November 2004)

A reliable flow of cooling water is critical to welding systems, induction furnaces, injection moulders and so on. The SU series water cooling monitor from ifm electronic warns if there is even the slightest change in flow rate or temperature of the

From Production engineering

  Vibration monitor up for technology Oscar (1st September 2004)

The new condition monitoring vibration sensor efector octavis from ifm electronic is designed to keep watch over roller bearings and was selected as a finalist for the Hermes Award 2004.

From Premises management maintenance

  RIGHT AMOUNT (1st September 2004)

Maintaining the balance of water flow through a distributed system, injecting just the right amount of water into a mix, or simply metering consumption, are typical tasks where ifm electronic’s new SU series of water meters can help.

From Plant process control

  New pipe sizes for monitor (1st September 2004)

The metris family of calorimetric mass flow meters from ifm electronic has been extended.

From Energy management

  DETECT FAILURE (1st July 2004)

A cost effective predictive maintenance vibration monitor from ifm electronic detects rolling element bearing failures and shaft imbalance conditions on critical plant equipment.

From Plant process control

  Solutions for welding tasks (1st July 2004)

A range of proximity sensors from ifm electronics efector m series has been designed to deal with all the problems associated with welding.

From Production engineering

  For sensing and control (1st March 2004)

ifm electronic will be using the Total Processing and Packaging 2004 exhibition (29th March to 1st April, NEC) to show some of its sensing and control equipment. Imbalance or wear in bearings is detected and signalled by the companys efector octavis

From Plant process control

  Keeping tabs (1st November 2003)

Metris compressed air flow monitors from IFM Electronic provide a convenient, cost-effective way of monitoring compressed air consumption. Compact and designed for straightforward in-line installation, the monitors have integral displays that give a

From Energy management