The PMI F90 inductive positioning system from Pepperl+Fuchs works with a patented multi-coil system: the absolute position of the actuator can be precisely determined from the measurement signals of the individual coils. In addition to the output of the analog position signal, switching points can also be defined. The sensor can detect two actuators and determine the distance between them. This allows dynamic positioning tasks to be solved with little metrological effort. With its IO-Link interface, the device enables continuous data flow, not least in applications with Industry 4.0 architecture. Event logs, error messages, data on signal quality, device status and operating hours can be read out directly via the IO-Link master. The PMI F112 and PMI F166 sensors from this product family are available for confined spaces and harsh environments. Their compact design allows them to be installed in the smallest of spaces, while a robust metal housing protects them from external influences. In principle, all steel components or objects can be used as actuators, as the inductive system is not dependent on magnetic actuators.