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Learn more about intelligent communication technologies such as IO-Link, RFID, or Ethernet-APL, which enable transparent and digitized processes in your plant. These key technologies for setting up IIoT networks ensure reliable data transmission from the field level to the controller, to software systems, and into the cloud. In addition, Pepperl+Fuchs offers an IoT system based on an ultrasonic sensor using LoRaWAN® technology, which autonomously transmits data over a range of several kilometers.

Technologies

Learn more about intelligent communication technologies such as IO-Link, RFID, or Ethernet-APL, which enable transparent and digitized processes in your plant. These key technologies for setting up IIoT networks ensure reliable data transmission from the field level to the controller, to software systems, and into the cloud. In addition, Pepperl+Fuchs offers an IoT system based on an ultrasonic sensor using LoRaWAN® technology, which autonomously transmits data over a range of several kilometers.

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.

By |June 26, 2025|Categories: Industrial Sensors, Knowledge Base, Technologies|

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.

By |June 16, 2025|Categories: Technologies, IO-Link, Knowledge Base|

Multipixel Technology vs. Pulse Ranging Technology—a Comparison of Two Photoelectric Measuring Principles

Have you ever wondered what is the difference between Multipixel Technology (MPT) and Pulse Ranging Technology (PRT)? Find out how photoelectric sensors with MPT and PRT work and for which applications the respective technologies are suitable.

By |June 26, 2024|Categories: Technologies, Knowledge Base|

LF, HF, UHF—How to Select the Ideal RFID Frequency Range for Your Application

LF, HF, or UHF RFID?—Learn how to select the most suitable RFID frequency range for your application. Whether in toll systems, as goods labels, in anti-theft systems, or for marking and tracking assets in production and logistics processes, noncontact RFID technology is ubiquitous.

By |December 20, 2023|Categories: RFID, Applications|

Intelligent Valve Control with IO-Link in Conveyor Technology

Pneumatic valves are widely used in material handling systems. Learn how IO-Link valve connectors from Pepperl+Fuchs can make standard valves smart and add value to your application.

By |November 08, 2023|Categories: Applications, Industry 4.0, IO-Link|

Ultrasonic Double Sheet Sensors with IO-Link Make Material Layer Detection Simple and Reliable

When it comes to reliably detecting sheets of various materials such as paper, plastic, wood, sheet metals, or even highly reflective solar wafers in industrial processes, ultrasonic double sheet sensors offer an ideal solution. This is now easier than ever with two new series of IO-Link double sheet sensors in M18 or M30 design.

By |October 12, 2023|Categories: Applications, Industrial Sensors, IO-Link|

Ethernet-APL—8 FAQs about Plant Performance with Digital Communication

Ethernet-APL enables continuous communication and fast data transmission from the field level to the process control system and the cloud. As with all modern technologies, questions also arise. We answer eight frequently asked questions about the plant performance with digital communication and what users should look for when building an Ethernet-APL network.

By |May 31, 2023|Categories: Explosion Protection, Industry 4.0, Technologies|

IO-Link Device Offline Parameterization Using PACTware

When connected to an IO-Link master, IO-Link devices offer a variety of benefits to the control systems in a plant, such as online configuration and parameterization, simplified device exchange, and even data acquisition via OPC UA and MQTT. For commissioning and test reasons, however, you may wish to configure and parameterize an IO-Link device outside the plant. This blog article supports you in offline parameterization of IO-Link devices using PACTware.

By |September 16, 2022|Categories: IO-Link|

Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance with IO-Link Rotary Encoders

With the ENA**TL-**IO-Link, Pepperl+Fuchs was one of the first manufacturers to launch an absolute rotary encoder with IO-Link interface. Learn how you can benefit from easy configuration and integration with this IO-Link rotary encoder, while at the same time monitoring the status of your plants in a cost-effective manner.

By |December 17, 2021|Categories: IO-Link, Applications, Industrial Sensors|

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