With the BMP series, Balluff has an intelligent displacement sensor in its range which, in addition to the absolute position signal for the stroke of a piston, can also provide information on the sensor status and the current ambient conditions via IO-Link. For example, the displacement sensor monitors the sensor temperature and the number of start processes and issues warnings if an adjustable limit value is exceeded. An internal counter permanently records the operating hours over the entire service life, since the last maintenance and the last switch-on. The integrated IO-Link interface enables quick format changes, for example, thanks to time-saving parameterization functions. The magnetic and therefore contactless, wear-free sensor continuously determines the absolute position of a piston, is compatible with almost all cylinder types and can be installed quickly.