ifm efector, inc.
ifm efector, inc. is an ISO 9001:2015 certified world leader in the manufacturing of sensors and controls for industrial automation. With our US headquarters and warehouse situated in Southeastern Pennsylvania, we are poised to serve our 26,000 customers nationwide. We ship 90% of our orders within one hour and have an engineering customer support team available as part of our philosophy of striving to consistently provide the best experience for our customers.
- 800-441-8246
- info.us@ifm.com
- cs.us@ifm.com
- 1100 Atwater Dr.
Malvern, PA 19355
United States of America
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Fail-Safe Inductive Sensors
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*Certification to EN 60947-5-3 for electromechanical controlgear*Ensuring operator and machine safety*No special actuator for electronic fail-safe sensors required*Connection to safety plc or safe AS-i module*Series connection of sensors and contacts possible
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3D Cameras
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*Visual assessment of distance, level or volume*Time-of-flight measurement principle*Illumination, measurement and evaluation in one unit*Output of distance and grey values*Integration by means of intuitive parameter setting software
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Programming Software
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- IO-Link data from the sensor into the cloud- Safe data transfer- Web-based dashboard for visualization and analysis of cloud data
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IO-Link Master
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- For connection of up to eight IO-Link devices- Reliable transmission of machine data, process parameters and diagnostic data to the controller- Simultaneous data exchange with the controller and the IT world- Mounting flexibility for field mount or control cabinets- With integrated fieldbus interface
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AS-Interface for Hazardous Areas
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*I/O modules for field applications with quick mounting technology*Airboxes for the combination of AS-i inputs and pneumatic output valves*Valve position feedback with solenoid actuation*For silo level applications in hazardous areas*Approval for zone 22, category II 3D
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Diagnostic and Service Units
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- Reliable wireless data exchange for mobile machines- Real-time diagnosis via CODESYS programming system- Data display and storage via internet portal- Display and processing of position and route data- Different interfaces for integration into the machine network
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Fieldbus Components
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The range of fieldbus components offered by ifm includes gateways, IO-Link masters, RFID evaluation units and encoders. Gateways establish the connection between AS-i and common fieldbus systems such as EtherNet/IP, Profibus, Profinet or EtherCAT. They control the data exchange to the sensor/actuator level and communicate rapidly with the superior control level. Variants with PLC functionality or fail-safe PLC are available.
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Ethernet Field Modules
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- Reliable transmission of machine data, process parameters and diagnostic data to the controller- Simultaneous data exchange with the controller and the IT world- Wide operating temperature range and high protection rating- Robust housing with high protection rating
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Display/HMI
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ifm Displays and HMI Products- displays for process value display, displays with monitoring function, displays for monitoring pulse signals, mini displays and converters, IO-Link displays, Panel PCs









