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Welcome to our blog. Here you will find current articles on the topics of industrial automation and sensor technology.
Power Consumption and Power Dissipation in Electronic Systems—Efficient Isolated Barriers and Power Supplies
Learn how power consumption and power dissipation affect the energy efficiency of electronic systems, and how isolated barriers and power supplies from Pepperl+Fuchs contribute to improved efficiency and higher plant availability.
Condition Monitoring of Machine Bearings in Explosion-Hazardous Areas
Condition monitoring of rotating machine components in explosion-hazardous areas is becoming increasingly important. Learn how the KCD2-VR4-Ex1 voltage repeater makes predictive maintenance in hazardous areas easier and more efficient.
Retroreflective Area Sensors—Where Standard Retroreflective Sensors Reach Their Limits
Thanks to their wide detection field compared to standard retroreflective sensors, the R305 retroreflective area sensors reliably detect very small and narrow objects such as polybags on conveyor belts or even irregularly shaped objects such as pallets.
Vibration Diagnostics with Raw Acceleration Data Sensors
In vibration diagnostics, there are two different methods for monitoring the performance and condition of machines: While unbalance measurement based on Root Mean Square (RMS) sensors primarily aims at general machine monitoring, frequency analysis based on raw acceleration data enables a more in-depth analysis of vibration behavior.
ASi-3, ASi-5, and IO-Link: A Comparison of Three Communication Protocols
As simple and comparatively cost-efficient wiring technologies for sensors and actuators in the field, AS-Interface and IO-Link combine high functionality, flexibility, and reliability. In this blog article, learn where to use ASi-3, ASi-5 and IO-Link, and what makes these communication protocols so special.
Mounting and Remotely Monitoring Dual Inductive Sensors on Manual Valves
The dual inductive sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs make it possible to monitor the position of the valves in your process plant at any time. Together with the radio-based IoT sensor WILSEN.valve you can remotely monitor the valve position and transmit data via the LoRaWAN network. But what is the best way to mount the sensors? This blog article will help you decide on the right accessories.
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