MPS-G position sensors continuously detect the position of the fingers of pneumatic grippers and the piston position of miniature cylinders using a direct, non-contact method. The magnetic distance measuring system with the compact design enables extremely precise position determination. The sensor supports countless wiring and control concepts.
SICK offers two product variants for this purpose: Sensors with analog voltage output and IO-Link sensors with Smart Sensor profile and two adjustable digital switching outputs – the right solution for nearly any requirement.
Via IO-Link, the MPS-G also delivers comprehensive diagnostic data including performance data from pneumatic drives or data on condition monitoring of systems.
At a glance
Position feedback with a measuring range of up to 50 mm
Programming of up to 3 digital switching signals
16 switching points via IO-Link
Adjustment of digital switching outputs via dynamic teach-in
Diagnostic data of grippers and cylinders
Data on machine temperature and vibration
Detection of sensor head orientation
Features
Definition of two, three or more switching points to differentiate between gripper positions and several objects
Simple measurement of components with absolute position value
Reproducible detection of very small object tolerances
Completely protected due to flush installation of the sensor head
Optimizes costs in orientation detection of objects and vibration monitoring in sensitive manufacturing process as additional sensors are not needed
Optimizes processes and predictive maintenance of pneumatic systems by monitoring the drive performance
Simplifies temperature monitoring in systems due to integrated temperature sensor