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Markham,ON—March 4, 2008—TURCK has created a twin-set sensor to augment its line of BIM-UNT cylinder position sensors. The twin-set sensor is comprised of two BIM-UNT sensing heads connected by an over-molded cable. The power and signal wires are then combined into an integral M12 connector on the sensor. Therefore, the customer only has to use one 4-wire cordset to connect the BIM-UNT twin-set sensor to their PLC. It is especially useful for detecting the extended and retracted position of the cylinder’s piston for longer cycles, and has high sensitivity and switching accuracy. “It is also useful in places where multiple cylinders are installed, as it only needs one wire harness. This helps lessen installation time and wiring costs,” says Suchi Deshpande, product specialist with TURCK’s sensor division.
A BIM-UNT is a universal magnetic fi eld sensor that detects the position of a piston on standard pneumatic cylinders. It is highly immune to EMC, polarity protected, has reliable switching points and a fast response time. This, and other design features, makes the BIM-UNT a desirable alternative for traditional cylinder position sensors.
With a total length of only 28 mm, the BIM-UNT is one of the most compact cylinder position sensors on the market. The active sensing faces are located directly at the end of the sensor to safely detect the piston rod’s end position on compact, short-stroke cylinders.
BIM-UNT sensors use magneto-resistive, board level technology that provides improved performance and housing. The sensor comes with a quick mount tab that helps seat the sensor in the cylinders groove – even before the screw is tightened – making single-handed mounting possible. The position of the screw has also been moved away from the cable-end to provide cable strain relief, while also ensuring the sensor remains in place if the cable is pulled.
BIM-UNT sensors include a broad range of accessories, from precision mounting
to wire-strain relief products, to help install the sensors in all T-groove,
dovetail, round and tie rod pneumatic cylinders.
TURCK Inc. is a leading supplier of advanced sensing solutions to help manufacturers improve their automated processes, products and profits. Turck products are represented and sold in Canada by Chartwell Automation Inc., 140 Duffield Dr., Markham, Ontario. L6G 1B5. For technical information, contact Chartwell Application Engineering, 905-513-7100, Sales@Chartwell.ca .