Pepperl+Fuchs Plugged-In: Product Reveal

Ethernet is a flexible protocol over which much of today’s critical data is communicated. PROFINET is one well-known industrial Ethernet protocol, but Ethernet can also be found underneath industrial protocols based on TCP and UDP, such as MODBUS TCP/IP and EtherNet/IP. The devices that rely on these industrial Ethernet protocols are often installed in harsh environments and require switches that can withstand these environments. In this episode, we will discuss Pepperl+Fuchs’ new machine-mounted switch designed for use in harsh environments.  

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• IO-Link communication helps make sensors smart, including stack lights. Pepperl+Fuchs has carried the 40 mm IO-Link base, but many customers already have 70 mm stack lights installed. The 70 mm IO-Link stack light base is now available from Pepperl+Fuchs.    
• There are some demanding applications that require frequent replacement of sensors. The time spent swapping and re-commissioning replacement sensors can add up over time. In today’s episode, we will cover the benefits of using one of our MH-EXG mounting brackets as well as a few design updates with the new models. 

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The task of monitoring box flow on a conveyor line can be an incredible challenge to find a solution for. With automation technology advancing at a rapid speed, especially in material handling, it is equally challenging to identify the optimal solution. Contour2D has taken this box flow challenge and simplified it. Using one state-of-the-art LiDAR sensor and an intelligent evaluation unit, many of the common issues with current solutions are no longer a nuisance. Listen in to this podcast to uncover the necessary details on why this is the optimal solution for conveyor box flow in Material Handling.

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RFID handhelds from Pepperl+Fuchs help you to identify RFID tags independently of stationary readers. This leads to a wide range of potential applications. Use our RFID handhelds to manually control the quality or to verify maintenance work. Using a sophisticated mechanism, RFID read/write heads for different frequencies (LF, HF, and UHF) can be quickly and easily attached to the handheld's base module without any tools.

The read/write heads are plug-and-play, allowing them to be interchanged during operation without needing any time-consuming configuration work. This ensures users can concentrate completely on the identification task at hand.

To help with this, the basic device has a 4.8-inch capacitive, hardened color touch display, which can be read clearly at all times even in suboptimal ambient light conditions. IP54 protection emphasizes the device's suitability for use outdoors and in other challenging environments. The RFID handhelds are built around a high-performance Arm Cortex A53, quad-core processor with a 1.8 GHz clock frequency per core, and features an embedded Cortex M4, 400 MHz processor, which provides dedicated control of the RFID read/write heads.

In addition to the powerful processors, the handhelds have 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of flash memory, providing quick access and fast processing times even when working with more complex software applications.

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Power over Ethernet (PoE) enables power and data to be transmitted over a single twisted pair cable.

The simplified wiring made possible by PoE has resulted in a wide range of PoE powered devices being released including phones, cameras, wireless access points, and HMIs.

With a PoE switch, multiple of these devices can be powered and connected to a network. In this episode, we will discuss Pepperl+Fuchs’ new line of RocketLinx unmanaged PoE switches.

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• 3D LiDAR enables AGVs to not only detect and avoid collisions, holes, suspended objects, or cliffs, but also to navigate and reroute around obstacles in the path, and even help with load detection and dimensioning, docking and charging, or other activities in just one device.
• RFID tags are used to track items through warehouses, between manufacturing process stations, or between manufacturing facilities. Many RFID tags exist, each with its own strengths. Different applications call for different RFID tags. In today’s episode, three tags will be introduced, each with a unique characteristic to consider when approaching your application.

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• Ultrasonic sensors have many potent features, making them an invaluable tool for the automation professional. They securely detect objects of any color, have significant sensing range, and securely detect objects largely independent of surface structure. Combining ultrasonic detection with IO-Link communication makes using the sensor’s capabilities a breeze. Detecting targets in the presence of interfering objects in the detection field, further enhance the capabilities of these all-rounders. 
• Cordsets and connectors are critical components for the reliable operation of automated machinery, material handling systems, robots, and mobile equipment. In today’s episode, we focus on some recent enhancements to this frequently overlooked class of products and discuss rugged Ethernet cables as well as tough, overmolded mobile equipment connectors.      

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