Product innovationsNews from the field of sensor technology
In the smart factory of the future, nothing will work without sensor technology as the 'bottom floor'! Sensor technology remains indispensable as the basis of industrial production systems. Computer&AUTOMATION presents current trends in the field of sensors in a series of images.
The Liquiline Compact CM82 from Endress+Hauser is compatible with all transmitters, analyzers and samplers of the 'Liquiline' platform. This means that sensors of the same type can be used at all measuring points, i.e. all sensors with the blue 'Memosens' plug-in head for the parameters pH, ORP, conductivity and oxygen. As a loop-powered 2-wire device, the transmitter can be connected directly to a PLC. This also supplies the power, so no power cable is required. A cable for the sensor connection is also not necessary, as the sensor is plugged directly into the transmitter. If the user parameterizes a 'CM82' measuring point, all settings are saved in the device. If the sensor is replaced, the transmitter - and therefore the configuration of the measuring point - always remains on site, so that re-parameterization is not necessary. With the help of the 'SmartBlue' app, all measuring points within the Bluetooth range of a tablet and smartphone can be viewed. Configuration and diagnostics can also be carried out via the app. The Bluetooth connection is protected against unauthorized access by third parties.