Current productsInnovations in sensor technology
What would the smart factory of today and tomorrow be without sensors? Sensors are indispensable as the basis of every industrial production system. Computer&AUTOMATION has summarized current trends in a picture gallery.
Weighing loaded containers - required by the 'Solas' directive - can be a time-consuming process. There are two possible methods: weighing the entire container directly before loading or weighing the individual packages, which are added to the empty weight of the container. Due to the faster throughput time during the weighing process, the first method is becoming increasingly popular. To determine the weight of the loaded container, Tecsis offers the F9205 twistlock sensor. It records the weight directly on the spreader and thus enables the container to be weighed before loading. The sensor is integrated directly into the twistlock pin and is supplied as a complete system comprising sensor, pin and signal amplifier as a plug & play solution. The system fits all spreader models. The sensor withstands shock and vibration loads and fulfills protection class IP67. It can be used in harsh environmental conditions, such as those found in port logistics, without any problems. An analog interface (4 to 20 mA) or a CANopen interface are available as output signals, allowing the F9205 to be integrated into existing measuring systems or a control architecture.