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Editorial archive;
Making a move to the edge 14/03/2022 Suzanne Gill asked what the benefits are, for the control engineer, of moving intelligence to the edge and how might they achieve it in brownfield plants? Full Story...
Level measurement with non-contact radar 13/09/2021 The LCR radar sensor from Pepperl+Fuchs is suitable for continuous, non-contact level and flow measurement especially in storage tanks, containers, open basins and pump lift stations. Full Story...
Ultrasonic safety sensor system 26/04/2021 Pepperl+Fuchs is expanding its ultrasonic sensor range with the addition of the USi-safety ultrasonic sensor system. Full Story...
Pepperl+Fuchs SE is now a Member of the LoRa Alliance. 07/08/2020 Since the summer of 2020, Pepperl+Fuchs portfolio of industrial sensor technology has included the WILSEN.sonic.level IoT sensor, a wireless sensor with an integrated ultrasonic module for determining fill levels in containers, tanks, and silos. The sensor sends the measurement data straight to the internet using LoRaWAN technology. Full Story...
Enhancing safety with mobile solutions 18/02/2020 The goal of enterprise mobility solutions is to network people, plants and systems, using data as efficiently as possible. The use of intrinsically safe smart devices can help improve productivity and the safety of employees, says Dietmaer Deppisch. Full Story...
Box thin client for multiple monitor applications 17/12/2019 A rugged generation of computers for visualising process information – the industrial box thin clients from Pepperl + Fuchs – have been developed for use in harsh conditions and 24/7 operation in industrial environments. Full Story...
IO-Link masters with OPC UA interface 09/12/2019 Pepperl+Fuchs believes it is the first company to offer IO-Link masters with an OPC UA interface, helping to pave the way for end-to-end, transparent, and seamless communication from field level to the cloud. Full Story...
Embracing digital twins 19/11/2019 A Research and Markets report – Internet of Things (IoT) Digital Twinning: Market Outlook for IoT enabled Physical to Virtual Mapping and Management 2017-2022 – stated that, by 2022, 85% of all IoT platforms will embrace digital twins. Suzanne Gill set out to see if industry is still on course to meet these figures. Full Story...
Time to take the next steps on the Industry 4.0 journey 14/10/2019 According to automation vendors there is still some way to go before industry starts to reap the benefits promised by Industry 4.0. The next step is the adoption of a variety of enabling technologies. Full Story...
Addressing migration challenges 17/09/2019 As industry starts to engage in digital transformation programs, Control Engineering Europe finds out more about the challenges facing engineers tasked with managing this change. Full Story...
Inductive safety sensor 03/09/2019 A new family of safety sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs includes four cylindrical and rectangular series with cable and plug connection. The sensors are TÜV-certified in accordance with the Machinery Directive (EN 13849) Performance Level PL d, Category 2, and SIL 2. Full Story...
ATEX smartphone, digital services, platform and new peripherals 14/06/2019 The Pepperl+Fuchs brand ecom has introduced the next generation of its ATEX Zone 1/21 and Div. 1 certified, intrinsically safe 4G/LTE-Android-smartphone Smart-Ex. Full Story...
SAP and Pepperl+Fuchs strengthen their IoT cooperation in the process industry 19/06/2018 SAP and Pepperl+Fuchs are planning to strengthen their IoT cooperation in the process industry to include coordinated development of joint solutions, as well as sales and implementation. Full Story...
Diagnostics-enabled safety relays 04/06/2018 The new KFD2-RSH safety relays from Pepperl+Fuchs combine a diagnostic function, line fault transparency, and dual redundancy in a one-out-of-three architecture. Full Story...
Light section sensor can store up to 32 detection profiles 16/02/2018 Pepperl+Fuchs has recently added a new model to its SmartRunner range of light section sensors – camera based plug&play devices that can be easily commission without the need for specialist knowledge. Full Story...
Cable glands for hazardous areas 22/10/2017 Pepperl+Fuchs has introduced a range of cable glands and accessories designed for use in hazardous areas. Made from polyamide they feature full impact resistance of 7 Joules which eliminates the need for additional mechanical protection that would be in the way during installation – savings in investment and installation cost. Full Story...
HART holds its own in the race to Industry 4.0 04/09/2017 Suzanne Gill finds out what role the now ubiquitous HART protocol might have to play in factories and processing plants of the future, as more enterprises look to reap the benefits promised by Industry 4.0. Full Story...
Incremental rotary encoders promise greater signal generation efficiency 10/07/2017 Pepperl+Fuch’s BlueBeam technology for incremental rotary encoders with optical sensing principle is said to increase efficiency when generating signals. Specially developed blue emitter LEDs, combined with finely structured sensing chips, allow a more energetic penetration depth of the blue light in the chip. The result is a higher resolution, a significantly improved signal amplitude, and a improved signal quality. Full Story...
Ethernet IO modules with multiprotocol functionality 05/06/2017 The new Ethernet IO modules from Pepperl+Fuchs support all common Ethernet protocols, such as PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and EtherCAT, in a single device. The integrated IO-Link master function allows comprehensive diagnosis and parameterisation. Full Story...
System solutions for application-optimised explosion protection 27/02/2017 Mastering the increasingly complex explosion protection technologies requires expert knowledge, which is leading to increasing reliance on single source solutions, according to Thomas Kasten. Full Story...
Pepperl+Fuchs acquires ecom instruments 02/11/2016 Pepperl+Fuchs has acquired ecom instruments GmbH, a manufacturer of mobile industrial devices for hazardous areas, including explosion proof cell phones, 4G smartphones and tablets. Full Story...
New features for open fieldbus design tool 23/08/2016 The Segment Checker from Pepperl+Fuchs is said to be the first open fieldbus design tool which is able to help simplify the design of a fieldbus infrastructure, helping to support and accelerate development, display, archiving and printing of FOUNDATIONTM Fieldbus H1 and PROFIBUS PA fieldbus structures. Full Story...
Smallest fieldbus power supply solution 08/08/2016 The latest generation of the Power Hub power supplies from Pepperl+Fuchs is said to offer the most compact fieldbus power supply solution on the market. Full Story...
Sensors and the Industrial Internet of Things 31/05/2016 The Internet of Things (IoT) opens up new possibilities for networking sensors even when they may be spread over long distances. Sensor signals can be provided at exactly the right time in the place where the information contained in the signals can be used profitably. Full Story...
Thin client HMI solution to meet Industry 4.0 challenges 17/05/2016 The smart thin client solution, VisuNet RM GXP with new RM Shell 4.1.VisuNet GXP with RM Shell 4.1 was introduced by Pepperl+Fuchs at Hannover Fair, to demonstrate smart solutions for applications in Zone 1 and 21. Full Story...
Pepperl+Fuchs strengthens is WirelessHART offering through acquisition 15/09/2015 Pepperl+Fuchs has recently acquired MACTek Corporation, a provider of HART protocol devices, as part of a strategy to extend its integrated solutions offerings and strengthen its position in the WirelessHART market. Full Story...
Fieldbus payback from the commissioning stage 14/07/2015 Andreas Hennecke, product marketing manager Fieldbus Technology at Pepperl+Fuchs, looks at why using a fieldbus as the infrastructure to power instrumentation requires customised working processes He also looks at the benefits it can offer to both planners and plant engineers. Full Story...
Fieldbus diagnostic handheld device 05/05/2015 The new FDH-1 FieldConnex fieldbus diagnostic handheld device from Pepperl+Fuchs is designed to simplify commissioning and troubleshooting a fieldbus installation. Full Story...
AS-Interface – speeding up installation 28/04/2015 Pepperl+Fuchs has introduced a new range of AS-Interface IP20 modules which feature a push-in front connector. Full Story...
Simple 2D-laser scanner offers long-range scanning capabilities 09/12/2014 The R2000 Detection 2D laser scanner offers a solution for demanding field monitoring applications and assistance systems, taking advantage of Pepperl+Fuchs’ Pulse Ranging Technology (PRT) Full Story...
1D and 2D code readers 12/08/2014 The OPC120 series code readers, from Pepperl+Fuchs, offer a range of stationary readers for detecting and decoding 1D and 2D codes, such as barcodes and Data Matrix codes. Full Story...
Intelligent fieldbus interface 30/06/2014 The new FieldConnex FieldBarrier adds to Pepperl+Fuch’s concept of availability. It includes 12 outputs with diagnostics and monitoring. Full Story...
Multi-tasking positioning system 20/05/2014 The PGV positioning system from Pepperl+Fuchs is believed to be the only product that offers a combination of optical colour band tracking used for driving, Data Matrix codes used for positioning, and control codes used for navigation, making it a good solution for use on automated guided vehicles. Full Story...
Light grids with predefined measuring options 25/03/2014 The new LGM Series measuring light grid from Pepperl+Fuchs is the latest addition to the company’s range of automation lightgrids. Full Story...
DART and the promise of high power with intrinsic safety 17/12/2013 Suzanne Gill takes a look at developments to DART technology, which first hit the headlines in 2008, with the promise of making higher powers possible in hazardous areas. The technology is now set to become an IEC standard. Full Story...
A compact and safe installation solution for cable ducts 25/06/2012 The AS-Interface has simplified automation projects through its quick connection technology via flat cables. In installation technology, it is common to connect digital IO’s via distributors or modules with several IO ports. In the case of safety solutions, superfluous parallel wiring or a parallel system environment often still predominate. However, these are rendered unnecessary with AS-i Safety. Full Story...
3D measurement with a laser light sensor 31/01/2012 Pepperl+Fuchs has introduced a new range of laser light sensors. Full Story...
Stainless steel ultrasonic sensor meets IP68/69k requirements 26/07/2011 The new UMC3000, from Pepperl + Fuchs, is said to raise the performance level for ultrasonic sensor performance in harsh environments. Full Story...
Safety rotary encoder 29/03/2011 Many companies are increasingly relying on failsafe components to fulfil the safety requirements specified in the current version of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. The RVK58S safety sine/cosine rotary encoder offers such a solution as it also allows the position of the motor rotor to be detected with high levels of accuracy. Full Story...
‘World’s first’ multi-line laser light sensor 06/07/2010 With the LineRunner400 Pepperl+Fuchs presents the first opportunity to make high accuracy three dimensional measurements on objects that are either standing still or in motion. The robust measuring process is well adapted for many detection tasks in factory automation. Full Story...
Pepperl+Fuchs acquires the proximity sensor business of Siemens 04/03/2010 Pepperl+Fuchs agreed to acquire the proximity sensor business of Siemens. The transaction, expected to be completed mid-2010, would enlarge P+F's offering of inductive proximity sensors and photoelectric sensors and strengthens its position in the market for ultrasonic sensor technology for factory automation. Full Story...
Pepperl+Fuchs bolsters process division with acquisition 21/01/2010 Pepperl+Fuchs hopes to expand its process automation division in the UK with the acquisition of Walsall Ltd. The UK company specialises in the development and manufacture of electromechanical equipment for use in hazardous areas. Full Story...
A renaissance for incremental rotary encoders 14/11/2009 The world’s first and only TÜV-certified safety incremental rotary encoder opens the way to new applications for machine and plant safety— up to SIL3 or PL e. Full Story...
New ways to keep track of shaft positions 14/11/2009 Encoders are beginning to shed some of their older mechanical parts, such as gears, and take on new technologies such as AMR (Anisotropic-Magneto-Resistive effect) which has been used in computer disc drives for some time. Applications in extremely harsh industrial and outdoor environments appear to be the current goal of these new products. Manufacturers stop short of saying they will last forever, but for sure, they are much more durable and can be used in more inhospitable conditions. Full Story...
High-density fieldbus power hub 04/09/2009 Low heat dissipation and a small footprint is a must for installation inside the control room cabinet. With its new version of the High-Density Power Hub, Pepperl+Fuchs has increased available power supply current from 360 mA to 500 mA for up to four fieldbus segments. This allows more freedom in the selection of field devices and their number connected to one segment. Full Story...
Ethernet Enthusiasm: Will it Saturate the Plant? 26/08/2009 Zealous Ethernet champions see the day when all instruments, actuators, and controllers are connected in one vast harmonious plant network—and, by natural extension, to the Internet. Never mind Profibus, serial communications, or 4-20 mA: they will all fade away. Full Story...
At Hannover Fair: The Latest in Proximity Sensors 23/06/2009 It was over 50 years ago that two radio engineers, Walter Pepperl and Wilfried Gehl, were commissioned by BASF to find an alternative to mechanical contact switches. The challenge was to develop a robust component that would operate reliably after many thousands of cycles at very low currents, in the corrosive atmosphere of a chemical plant. What they came up with was the first inductive proximity switch, and their company Pepperl+Fuchs has gone on to become a leader in the technology. Full Story...
DART update: Developer dialogue reveals tangible solutions 05/06/2009 At last year’s (2008) Hannover Messe, Pepperl+Fuchs introduced a new technology for intrinsic safety applications called DART (Dynamic Arc Recognition and Termination). Since that time, P+F in combination with the Physikalisch-technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) have been investigating the potential of the technology with other companies in Germany. Full Story...
IPS joins forces with Pepperl+Fuchs 19/05/2009 Pepperl+Fuchs’ intrinsically safe I/O interface product lines have been successfully integrated with Invensys Process Systems’ (IPS) I/A Series distributed control system technology, according to a recent announcement. Full Story...
A farewell to HSE? P+F launches Ethernet remote I/O 03/05/2009 The process industry looks to integrate production applications with business systems, so manufacturers are increasingly turning to industrial Ethernet. It can deliver a cost effective, flexible and future-proof network architecture. Bus technology now makes use of proven equipment by just adding an Ethernet gateway. Full Story...
Going the distance with pulse ranging technology 24/04/2009 Pepperl+Fuchs has redeveloped its pulse ranging technology (PRT) so that for the first time, it can be used in sensors of all sizes for a wide range of commercial applications. Unlike phase correlation, which is used in most laser distance measurement techniques, the time-of-flight is measured directly. Full Story...
DART—The New Dimension in Intrinsic Safety—Part 1 11/03/2009 The DART safe energy concept allows considerably higher direct power in hazardous areas, because of its safe energy limitation through rapid disconnection. In PART 1 (of three parts) we discuss the basic concepts, and detecting the spark. Full Story...
DART—The New Dimension in Intrinsic Safety—Part 2 11/03/2009 The DART safe energy concept allows considerably higher direct power in hazardous areas, because of its safe energy limitation through rapid disconnection. In PART 2 we discuss the components of DART, the safe and the normal working ranges, and the loads. Full Story...
DART—The New Dimension in Intrinsic Safety—Part 3 11/03/2009 The DART safe energy concept allows considerably higher direct power in hazardous areas, because of its safe energy limitation through rapid disconnection. In PART 3 we discuss the power concept and DART in fieldbus. Full Story...
Fifty years old: the proximity switch 29/11/2008 In 1958—exactly 50 years ago—the proximity switch was invented in a Mannheim laboratory owned by Pepperl+Fuchs. What was originally conceived as a customer-specific solution for an intrinsically safe current circuit in the chemical industry, has since become the universally recognised industry standard for non-contact switching. Full Story...
RFID brings automation, business systems together 23/10/2008 The integration of business systems with factory floor automation is a challenge with many aspects to consider. However, one bright spot is clearly visible: RFID information technology, which helps bridge the gap. Full Story...
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