Magnetic position sensor and condition monitoring in one housing
The new smart ifm sensor signals what would only become obvious when it’s too late. Its high resolution allows the sensor to detect even tiny changes in the switching area. In addition to its position sensor functions, it also provides additional information for condition-based maintenance in the user’s installation. The MQ2 continuously detects ferromagnetic objects in front of its active face. It signals soiling via IO-Link when the current value exceeds the set threshold so that cleaning can be arranged.
The same applies to changes in the switching area, e.g. caused by mechanical wear. The integrated operating hours and switching cycles counter allows the provision of a signal if the selected number of switching operations has been reached, enabling targeted maintenance of tools.
