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of the sensors full 1 kHz measuring
frequency along with the additional
buffer for frequency analysis. Also, the
actual measured values combined with
the drive-controlled target values can
be superimposed and synchronised in
real time to provide valuable additional
insights into the complex interaction of
the drives and mechanics.

Furthermore, as the initial robot
development was based on the near
series of the machine design, the
sensors can be used in the development
stage and the ongoing design of the
system without the need for further
modification – saving valuable
development time. This also eliminates
the need for an elaborated prototype
which may need to be further modified
to fit the final machine design.

Press Fitting: Intelligent Monitoring
in Series Production
Optimum Speed and Precision
It would be fair to say that present day IO-Link sensors achieve speeds which are,
at the very least, on par with conventional signals. However, the latest IO-Link
technology offers decisive advantages in process automation systems, although
the potential of the digital interface is far from being fully exploited. Only the
intelligent interaction of sensors combined with powerful masters and independent
configuration tools can take machine performance to the next levels of higher
speed and precision. For example, in terms of precision during positioning improves
due to faster communication between position sensors and the control system.

Furthermore, with digital IO-Link there is no general signal loss in comparison to
analog signals, such as 4…20mA.

Let’s take a look at two specific scenarios…
Robotics: High precision monitoring of position and oscillation
You are a company pursuing the idea of
designing your own handling systems
and robots utilising the latest drives
for control straight from a machine
control system. To achieve this, design
engineers need to get a handle on
positioning precision and oscillation.

Ideally this would be the development
of an easy-to-use system that would
monitor the robot optically in various
12 positions and also at high positions
(while in parallel) whilst also reliably
detecting oscillation up to 40 Hz.

Sensor specialists BAUMER offers
the ideal solution by combining two
of their OM30 laser distance sensors
integrated into an EtherCAT controller
via their new CM501 IO-Link Master.

The key benefits of this combination
are that it enables the exploitation
Where processing applications demand
high throughput it’s important to
determine the maximum production
speed and at which the required
quality is guaranteed. This is the
point where the fast data exchange
provided by the all-inclusive Baumer
IO-Link package of smart sensors,
master and cabling results in added
benefits. The force sensors measure
the press-fit pressure, while the high-
precision distance sensors monitor
the position of the part to be pressed
in. The combination of both provides
a force development diagram with
prominent force points during the
press fit process which clearly provides
information confirming whether the
generated force is within the required
tolerance, or is too strong. Additionally,
it will indicate whether a component
has been tilted during the process,
especially at positions where minimal
force is an important requirement.

Data Transmission- in Real-Time
The ability to allow engineers to easily
identify optimum machine configuration
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is critical in many applications
and the Baumer software sensor
suite provides a clear overview
on sensor data. The intuitive
user interface displays what
the sensor is seeing for easy
parameterisation of the connected
sensors and actuators, saving
valuable time from the test stage
to final implementation in series
production. Saving time in the
set-up configuration of the sensor
and actuator can be adopted 1:1 in
series production, eliminating any
further loss of time.

The IO-Link is a core element of
the Baumer all-inclusive package
ensuring unprecedented speed.

The latest master generation
allows for the shortest cycle
times, even in real-time capable
fieldbus systems such as Profinet
IRT and EtherCAT, compared to
conventional IO-Link masters
providing feature cycle times of
only 10ms.

This cycle time results in
a slowdown by factor 10 in
the Baumer laser distance
sensors such as the OM30, or
force measuring amplifiers
like the DAB10 with 1ms cycle
time, whereas the new master
is capable of cycle times up
to 400 µs on IO-Link side and
even 1ms via Profinet on other
conventional sensors. The Baumer
combination IO-Link sensors
helps users to exploit the entire
sensor performance in operation,
allowing for precise force
displacement curves, speeding
up and improved precision of
positioning tasks. They also
enable direct system switch-off via
IO-Link in the event of tilted parts
and so prevent both workpiece
and machine from damage.

 +44 1793 783839
 sales.uk@baumer.com
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Müller to Buy UK kefir Business Biotiful Gut Health
Müller is to acquire UK kefir products firm Biotiful Gut Health to expand into the
“functional health” dairy business.

Founded in 2012, Biotiful produces a
range of kefir and other “natural gut
health” products, Müller said. Natasha
Bowes, Biotiful’s founder and CEO, will
support the company in an advisory
capacity “to ensure a smooth transition”,
the German dairy giant added.

In a statement, Müller, one of the
largest dairy companies in the UK, said
the acquisition will help the company
“to serve more consumer needs across
the category”.

“As awareness of the benefits
of natural gut health continue to
accelerate, the acquisition allows Müller
to realise its ambition to expand into the
growing functional health yogurt and
drinks segment”, the statement added.

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