Choosing between 24 V or 48 V motorized drive rollers (MDRs) for your conveyor system is all about matching the solution to your needs. The 24 V option is safer, quieter, and more energy-efficient, making it ideal for smaller setups and simpler wiring. In contrast, 48 V rollers deliver greater power and are ideal for moving heavy materials, speeding up operations, or handling longer conveyor setups due to minimal power loss over distance. Think of 48 V rollers as the heavy-duty workhorses of con...
Feb 12, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Floor-based navigation has long been the ideal choice for automated guided vehicles (AGVs) moving around in a warehouse. Position guided vision (PGV) is a proven camera-based track guidance sensor that provides unmatched resolution and accuracy on a variety of targets including colored lanes, 2-D Data Matrix code tapes, and Data Matrix code tags. This unique solution is now available in two brand new protocol options that are perfect for the AGV market: EtherCAT and TCP/IP. In today’s episode, w...
Jan 20, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Ultrasonic sensors have many powerful features, making them an invaluable tool for automation professionals. They reliably detect objects of any color, have a large sensing range, and detect objects largely independent of the surface structure. The USi-industry and USi-safety go one step further, introducing new behaviors to the ultrasonic sound pulse shape, while also enabling use in applications with extreme mounting constraints and safety implications up to Category 3, Performance Level d. Se...
Jan 14, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Sensing and control technology for mobile, agricultural, and industrial equipment of all types has developed considerably over time. For the reliable operation of a vehicle or piece of equipment, it is critical that the signal from a sensor actually reflects the condition the sensor is monitoring. Pepperl+Fuchs has recently launched a family of positive indication sensors designed for the harsh environmental conditions of vehicles and equipment used in the mobile equipment industry. These sensor...
Jun 26, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Join Helge Hornis and Cory Ockunzzi as they discuss the new Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) with CANopen interface. This sensor is an addition to the IMU with J1939 interface. Helge and Cory will also explore the differences between dynamic applications that require an IMU and static applications where an inclination sensor can be used. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Active Shielding is an innovative technology by Pepperl+Fuchs that makes no compromises. Extended range inductive sensors are much more sensitive to installation conditions, causing the sensing range of a sensor to vary greatly depending on the installation location. Not so with Pepperl+Fuchs Active Shielding proximity sensors! This technology ensures a large and incredibly stable sensing range. No more compromises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 26, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this episode, we present the all-new PMI F166 Series with IO-Link. This compact inductive positioning system features a metal housing and an IO-Link interface that can be used to set the detection range and switch points/windows and allows direct access to process data and value-added data such as error messages. We will also review the other IO-Link models in our PMI offering and discuss their possible applications. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 17, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Typical proximity sensors can detect different types of metals, but all with very different detection ranges. The range for copper can be up to 70% less than the maximum range of a sensor. The range can even vary slightly between different types of the same metal, for example, mild steel or carbon steel. Reduction Factor 1 sensors have multiple sensing coils that work together to detect multiple metals in the same range. Combined with IO-Link, this provides a sensor with unmatched flexibility th...
Apr 05, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In the early days of the Internet of Things, or IoT, it was mainly known in the computer industry, with IBM being one of the first users of this technology in the 1980s. Today, in 2024, the IoT, or a networked smart device, is probably familiar to anyone who has a Blink security camera or smart plug installed in their home. But the IoT is not only known in the PC or consumer tech market - in manufacturing, especially in automation, the IoT has made a significant impact and will continue to do so...
Mar 27, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 24
The new Performance Line IO-Link rotary encoders include all the features of the Pure Line series and add shaft velocity measurement and critical shaft velocity and maintenance alerts. The Performance Line devices are available in a 36 mm or 58 mm housing, with solid or recessed hollow shaft and up to IP67 degree or protection. The new 36 mm and 42 mm HT series rotary encoders feature our rugged IP69K-rated heavy-duty housing with a high shaft load capacity of 270 N. The HT series has all the IO...
Mar 12, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 23
The CANopen redundant rotary encoder features magnetic and photoelectric sampling systems with up to 30-bit multiturn resolution in one housing. Each system has its own microcontroller, compiler, and software module so they can operate independently, each with its own node ID in the CANopen system. This dual technology is known as diverse redundancy; it eliminates the possibility of common mode failure. There is no rechargeable battery; both systems can measure absolute position in de-energized ...
Jan 22, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 22
The R202 is a new family of photoelectric sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs designed for the automotive, material handling, packaging, and entrance automation markets. Available in all basic sensing modes, the R202 family has been designed to be a reliable and easy-to-use photoelectric sensor family with features that customers need most. Unique to the R202 series are the retroreflective versions with foreground suppression, designed specifically for the packaging and material handling market and capab...
Nov 15, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Electrical noise is an invisible source of interference and a frequently overlooked problem in troubleshooting. Industrial environments are full of electrical noise sources. If left unmanaged, electrical noise can interfere with signal transmission and leave users perplexed. This episode focuses on the common sources of noise and how to mitigate their effects. Cordsets and connectors are critical components for the reliable operation of automated machinery, material handling systems, robots, and...
Sep 13, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Machine safety is often mistaken as a complicated topic, but safe inductive sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs make safe position monitoring easy. Tune in for a brief background on machine safety and updates on safe inductive sensors for mobile equipment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 12, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Connectivity is crucial in automation because everything needs to be Plugged-In. A common starting point for selecting the right cable for an application is the choice of cable jacket material. In this episode, we will discuss the different types of cable jacket materials, their applications, and features. With the information discussed in this segment and based on the properties of the jacket material, cordsets can be used more efficiently according to the requirements of the application. See o...
Aug 16, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this episode, we will explain some common and uncommon connectivity terminology to help understand the anatomy of a cordset and its various components. We will examine some of the generally known components and define them in simple terms. We will then explain some of the more unusual phrases and terms used to describe the features of our connectivity products. This information is intended to enhance your technical knowledge of the product family and add value to your interactions. See omnyst...
Jul 12, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 18
To meet the diverse and highly complex requirements of industrial identification applications, users rely on a range of code readers. The camera-based 2-D Ident vision sensors of the VOS series offer flexible configuration and open up the possibility for users to solve particularly complex identification tasks with just one vision sensor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 21, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 17
To meet the diverse and highly complex requirements of industrial applications, users rely on a range of photoelectric sensors. The camera-based 2-D universal vision sensors of the VOS series not only close the gap between simple vision sensors and complex vision systems—they offer flexible configuration and open up the possibility for users to solve particularly complex automation tasks as well as multiple tasks with just one vision sensor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 08, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 16
With the OHV210 mobile handheld readers, Pepperl+Fuchs is adding an extremely powerful variant to its range of handheld readers: On the one hand, the new devices are equipped with a Bluetooth® 5 interface for low energy consumption. On the other hand, the OHV210 handheld readers reliably read all common 1-D and 2-D codes—even on reflective or differently colored surfaces. In addition, they offer a very high resolution of 1.2 mega pixels. The combination of dual optics and high resolution makes i...
Mar 17, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 15
The reliable HF RFID devices with IO-Link from Pepperl+Fuchs are easy to set up and powerful when needed, meaning you can alternate between Easy and Expert Mode. They have proven to be very popular with customers. Ultra-high frequency is now also an option, expanding the read/write distances up to 1.5 m. The housing size of the F191 is between that of the F190 and F192. It features an extended temperature range, degree of protection (IP67), and a highly competitive price. It is used in Intralogi...
Feb 21, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 14
With the VOC Industrial Event Camera, Pepperl+Fuchs is expanding its industrial vision portfolio. The camera allows event-driven video recording up to 60 seconds before and after a trigger signal, therefore enabling targeted and simple remote diagnostics as well as automatic documentation since only relevant situations are recorded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 20, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Multilayer feed of materials such as paper, cardboard, metal, film or labels can lead to downtimes, process disruptions, and even material waste. Ultrasonic sensors for double sheet detection prevent a faulty material feed and ensure reliable processing and high availability. Combined with IO-Link, the user has full access to sensor parameters, and diagnostic and process data. The IO-Link interface enables comprehensive communication as well as simple commissioning and parameterization, while th...
Nov 16, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Whether in combination with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), skid units, or monorail conveyor systems in the automotive industry, Data Matrix code tapes from Pepperl+Fuchs ensure the highest level of precision and maximum reliability for positioning and track guidance . The polyester laminate code tapes previously used for this purpose are primarily suited for applications that are subject to moderate levels of stress. For this reason, Pepperl+Fuchs has developed a new model for use in harsh in...
Oct 13, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Join Helge Hornis and Cory Ockunzzi as they discuss vibration sensors and the inertial measurement unit IMUF99. Vibration sensors play an important role in machine condition monitoring by measuring normal operating conditions and informing the user when vibration changes and maintenance is required. Performing maintenance outside of business hours prevents the machine from shutting down during working hours, which can be very costly in terms of lost production, labor, and employee satisfaction. ...
Sep 14, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 10
The ENI90 series hollow shaft rotary encoders with BlueBeam technology are characterized by high signal quality and maximum precision in rotational speed measurement. Due to the blue light of the BlueBeam technology, the ENI90 series incremental rotary encoders reliably achieve the highest measurement accuracy, even under the toughest conditions. Three device types and a comprehensive range of accessories offer almost unlimited configuration options for a wide variety of applications. They prove...
Aug 16, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Pepperl+Fuchs offers advanced automation solutions with the highest quality – including connection technology. Connectors are critical components for the reliable operation of automated machinery, material handling systems, robots, mobile equipment, and more. We have taken the initiative to redesign our standard M8 and M12 connectors for better durability, longer service life, improved ease of use, and more control over design and production. In today’s episode, we will go over the new design fe...
Jul 20, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Ethernet is a flexible protocol over which much of today’s critical data is communicated. PROFINET is one well-known industrial Ethernet protocol, but Ethernet can also be found underneath industrial protocols based on TCP and UDP, such as MODBUS TCP/IP and EtherNet/IP. The devices that rely on these industrial Ethernet protocols are often installed in harsh environments and require switches that can withstand these environments. In this episode, we will discuss Pepperl+Fuchs’ new machine-mounte...
Mar 30, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 7
IO-Link communication helps make sensors smart, including stack lights. Pepperl+Fuchs has carried the 40 mm IO-Link base, but many customers already have 70 mm stack lights installed. The 70 mm IO-Link stack light base is now available from Pepperl+Fuchs. There are some demanding applications that require frequent replacement of sensors. The time spent swapping and re-commissioning replacement sensors can add up over time. In today’s episode, we will cover the benefits of using one of our MH-EXG...
Feb 25, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 6
The task of monitoring box flow on a conveyor line can be an incredible challenge to find a solution for. With automation technology advancing at a rapid speed, especially in material handling, it is equally challenging to identify the optimal solution. Contour2D has taken this box flow challenge and simplified it. Using one state-of-the-art LiDAR sensor and an intelligent evaluation unit, many of the common issues with current solutions are no longer a nuisance. Listen in to this podcast to unc...
Dec 13, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 5
RFID handhelds from Pepperl+Fuchs help you to identify RFID tags independently of stationary readers. This leads to a wide range of potential applications. Use our RFID handhelds to manually control the quality or to verify maintenance work. Using a sophisticated mechanism, RFID read/write heads for different frequencies (LF, HF, and UHF) can be quickly and easily attached to the handheld's base module without any tools. The read/write heads are plug-and-play, allowing them to be interchanged du...
Dec 07, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 4
