precise, fast, reliableContrast sensor for the packaging and printing industries

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first class coNtrast seNsorFast, reliable, accurateContrast sensor, color sensor, background suppression sensor:The Contrinex solution package for the print and packaging industry

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get to kNoW coNtriNexContrinex is a leading manufacturer of sensors for factory automation. The Swiss company, headquartered in Givisiez near Fribourg (CH), has a unique and inno-vative range of products whose features far surpass those of standard sensors.

Since its foundation in 1972 by Peter Heimlicher, Dipl Ing ETH, Contrinex has grown from a one-man operation to a multinational group with over 500 emplo-yees worldwide. More than 15 subsidiaries cover the core markets in Europe, Asia, North and South America.

Contrinex manufactures its own sensors, safety and RFID systems in 4 produc-tion locations: Switzerland (since 1972), Hungary (since 1995), China (since 2003) and Brazil (since 2009).

At a glance

• Technology leading manufacturer of inductive and photoelectric sensors as well as safety and RFID systems

• World market leader for miniature sensors, sensors with long operating distances and devices for particularly demanding operating conditions (all-metal, high-pressure and high-temperature resistant sensors)

• Represented in over 60 countries worldwide, headquarters in Switzerland• 8000 products

It’s worth getting to know Contrinex

Contrinex Headquarters, Switzerland

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durable aNd cost- effectiveFull-metal sensors, now also in the BASIC range

The Full Inox BASIC family closes the gap for applications that cannot dispense with a full-metal housing, but still need a cost-effective solution. The BASIC line combines the robustness and long life of the Full Inox family with the sensor properties of standard technology to offer a cost-effective entry into the world of full-metal sensors.

− Mechanically and chemically extremely robust− High quality ASIC sensor− Factor 1 on steel and aluminum− Corrosion resistant− IP68 and IP69K− Excellent temperature compensation− Vibration and shock-resistant

BASIC – RoBuSt InduCtIve SenSoRS foR the entRy level

Guaranteed operating distances Quick installation: lower tolerance values, easy setup with or

without IO-Link Excellent temperature compensation Long life especially in environments with temperature

changes and vibrations Extended operating distances

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Machine tools impose harsh operating conditions on the sensors needed to control cutting, forming and joining processes that run continuously in many metalworking factories. Common hazards include cutting fluid, cooling sprays, swarf particles and electromagnetic interference, making sensor selection par-ticularly difficult where world-class performance is essential.

− Extreme robustness− No false switching caused by metal dust or chips− Cost-optimized solution

MAChIne BuIldIng

Repairing and servicing equipment on site can be difficult and costly at best, and sometimes impossible. In these circumstances, robust, highly reliable sensors are vital for continuous operation in environments that may be chal-lenging in the extreme. Exposure to dirt and dust, impact, vibration, seawater, corrosive chemicals and extremes of temperature and pressure are all part of a regular day’s work.

− Mechanically and chemically extremely robust− Very long lifetime in applications subject to vibration and temperature

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Today, sensors of all types are common in automotive factories around the globe. Highly automated plants with demanding conformity requirements rely heavily on sensor technol-ogy to maintain world-class quality standards, particularly where harsh processes such as welding, metal finishing and high-temperature coating are required.

Manufacturing engineers working for automotive manufacturers and for first- and second-tier suppliers expect robust, reliable sensors that deliver accurate, repeatable results with minimal downtime.

− Cost-optimized solution for the toughest applications− Same operating distance on steel and aluminum− No false switching caused by metal dust or chips

AutoMotIve MAnufACtuRIng InduStRy

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teChnICAl dAtAHousing material Stainless steel V2A Stainless steel V2A Stainless steel V2A Stainless steel V2A

Connection Connector S8 Connector S12 Connector S12 Connector S12

Max. switching frequency 100 Hz 100 Hz 100 Hz 50 Hz

Supply voltage range 10 ... 30 VDC 10 ... 30 VDC 10 ... 30 VDC 10 ... 30 VDC

Ambient temperature range -25 ... +70°C / -13 … +158°F -25 ... +70°C / -13 … +158°F -25 ... +70°C / -13 … +158°F -25 ... +70°C / -13 … +158°F

Mounting Embeddable Embeddable Embeddable Embeddable

Ready delay 100 msec 100 msec 100 msec 100 msec

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full iNoxWeld-immuNe m8

Weld-immuNe, small aNd robustFull metal sensors in space-saving M8 size

The one-piece stainless steel construction (V2A/AISI 304) of Contrinex Weld-Immune sensors is the most robust on the market. The new M8 housing size, in the same full-metal construction, provides a logical extension of the Weld-Immune range. For tasks within welding cells, Full Inox sensors are now available in the most frequently demanded sizes: M8, M12 and M18.

Virtually indestructible, the sensors permanently withstand harsh welding environments that include electromagnetic fields, weld spatter, rough cleaning and knocks - now also in confined spaces.

Strong in welding cells

− Resistant to electromagnetic fields of up to 40 millitesla− Extremely robust - downtime is minimized− Easy cleaning - even with harsh methods− No false switching due to metal dust or chips− High quality ASIC sensor− Excellent temperature compensation− Factor 1 on steel and aluminum− No additional protection required− Outstanding accuracy− Long operating distances

SAve SpACe, InCReASe peRfoRMAnCe wIth new weld-IMMune SenSoRS In M8 SIze

Guaranteed operating distances Quick installation: lower tolerance values, easy setup with or

without IO-Link Excellent temperature compensation Long life especially in environments with temperature

changes and vibrations Extended operating distances

Applications

− Welding installations in general− Welding cells of automotive industry

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teChnICAl dAtAHousing material Stainless steel V2A Stainless steel V2A Stainless steel V2A

Connection Connector S8 Connector S12 Connector S12

Degree of protection IP 68 / IP 69K IP 68 / IP 69K IP 68 / IP 69K

Mounting Embeddable Embeddable Embeddable

Max. switching frequency 15 Hz 15 Hz 15 Hz

Supply voltage range 10 ... 30 VDC 10 ... 30 VDC 10 ... 30 VDC

Ambient temperature range -25 ... +70°C / -13 … +158°F -25 ... +70°C / -13 … +158°F -25 ... +70°C / -13 … +158°F

Output current ≤ 200 mA ≤ 200 mA ≤ 200 mA

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reliable aNd robustHand protection with outstanding price-performance ratio

The newly developed YBB Type 2 series comprises a complete range of 30 mm resolu-tion hand protection devices for all your Type 2, PL c, SIL 1 applications.

The rugged aluminum housing and PMMA screen are suitable for applications in almost any kind of industrial environment. Quick and simple installation is achieved by 5-pin M12 connector, integrated alignment aids, and the mounting brackets also included.

− Robust housing− Simple wiring and installation− Protective heights from 150 mm to 1827 mm− Operating distance up to 12 m

SAfetInex lIght CuRtAIn, type 2

Laser cutters with fast moving tables holding the working pieces represent a risk to ma-chine operators. A safety light curtain can be considered to prevent people from reaching into or entering the ongoing process. In case of intrusion during a potentially dangerous phase, table movement can be stopped promptly.

If the result of the risk assessment allows the use of a Type 2 / PL c / SIL 1 safety light curtain, the protection is very effective. In addition, a direct view onto the working process is possible with no physical barriers that complicate access to the machine or finished parts.

− Protective heights available from 150 mm to 1827 mm− Quick response time allows installation close to the working process− Mirror columns available for multi-side protection

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Many pick and place tasks are performed with the help of small robots, which represent a relatively modest hazard to staff. If the result of the risk assessment allows the use of a Type 2 / PL c / SIL 1 safety light curtain, the robot arm movements can simply be stopped if an operator reaches into the process during operation. This then protects very effectively both the operator and the machinery.

− Cost-effective and safe solution− Robust mechanical design− Operating distance up to 12 m

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For the operators of fully automated product labeling machines, the hazard involved is mostly slight.

If the result of the risk assessment allows the use of a Type 2 / PL c / SIL 1 safety light curtain, a protected machine opening can be used to interrupt the conveyor or material feeding as well as the labeling process itself as soon as an operator reaches into the protective field of the light curtain. Furthermore, the same instal-lation can be used to detect a material jam or products that have tipped over.

− Simple wiring with standard M12 connectors− Ingress protection degree IP 65 + IP 67− Easy-to-use mounting brackets included

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Safety rating: Type 2, category 2, PL c, SIL 1Resolution: 30 mmOutput: 2 x PNP

Supply voltage: 24 VDC +/-20%Protection class: IP 65 + IP 67Operating temperature: 0…50°C / +32…+122°F

Certification: TÜV SÜD, CE

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coNtrastseNsor

precise, fast, reliable

The best contrast resolution for optimum print mark detection

The new contrast sensor emits a focused beam of light with a red, green or blue light emitter. Color selection takes place automatically during the teach-in procedure in order to achieve the best contrast resolution for highly reliable detection. By adjusting the tol-erance level, detection and positioning tasks are easily performed, even when contrasts are minimal.

Main advantages

− Detection of very small print marks thanks to a narrow, collimated light spot− Optimum contrast enhancement through automatic selection of emitter diodes in

different colors− Detection of the smallest differences in contrast due to high contrast resolution− Tolerance selection− Easy teach-in− IO-Link

ContRASt SenSoR foR the pReCISe deteCtIon of pRInt MARkS

Packaging machines

For the precise recognition of print marks on packaging film, without sacrificing processing speed, a highly accurate, fast and reliable sensor is required. The new contrast sensor from Contrinex offers all this in a variety of configurations.

Optimized detection of print marks Easy teach-in and installation Full remote control with IO-Link

Printing and labeling machines

In printing machines, precise position sensing is required, even with different print colors. The new Contrinex contrast sensor allows accurate detection thanks to tolerance adjustment. This ensures that the sensor only responds to print marks and ignores other colored objects.

High precision detection Adjustable detection tolerance Short changeover times due to IO-Link

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teChnICAl dAtAHousing material PBTP PBTP

Connection Connector S12 Cable PVC 2 m

Emitter LED red, gray or blue (Autoselect) LED red, gray or blue (Autoselect)

Setup Teach-in Teach-in

Max. switching frequency 10 kHz 10 kHz

Supply voltage range 10 ... 30 VDC 10 ... 30 VDC

Ambient temperature range -5 ... +55°C / +23 … +131°F -5 ... +55°C / +23 … +131°F

Output current ≤ 100 mA ≤ 100 mA

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rfid ethercat iNterfaceRFID made easy in all environments

Automated testing line

The Contrinex RFID system includes an EtherCAT interface that supports the real-time Ethernet technology of the controller used.

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Interface device for connection of the Contrinex HF-RFID system to an etherCAT fieldbus

The EtherCAT interface is one of four Ethernet-based interface devices offered by Contrinex. Interface devices for Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet IO and POWERLINK are also available.

Using the EtherCAT interface, Contrinex’s high frequency RFID system can be connected to the EtherCAT fieldbus, which is frequently used in industrial automation applications.

The flexibility of the ContriNet network can therefore be maintained even at the EtherCAT industrial bus level. Up to 31 read/write modules can be accessed with a single EtherCAT interface.

Main advantages

− Short cycle times− Real-time Ethernet technology is supported− Accurate synchronization of distributed systems

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Supply voltage UB Typical supply current

24 V ± 6 V DC130 mA (UB = 24 V)

Capacity Connector

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Ethernet connection RS-485 connection

RJ45 2xDB9 connector

RS-485 data transfer rate 115 200 Baud

Ambient temperature range TA Storage temperature range

0 ... +50°C / +32 ... +122°F0 ... +50°C / +32 ... +122°F

Protection class Weight

IP 20150 g

Mounting DIN rail EN 60715

Housing material RS-485 cable length

ABS200 m max

Overload protection Firmware

built-inMMC Configurator

EMC (burst) Electrostatic discharge (ESD)

EN 6100-4-4 Level 3EN 6100-4-2 Level 2

CE mark Emission

YesCISPR 11 Class A

Immunity EN 61131-2: 2003

In the testing line: The workpiece carrier travels over the read/write module (front left), which checks all data on the tag. If the data matches, the work-piece carrier will be raised, the test executed, and the result written to the tag.

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io-liNk coNtriNex seNsors learN to talkPoint-to-point communication between master and sensor

IO-Link is the first worldwide standardized IO technology (IEC 61131-9) to allow communi-cation with sensors and actuators. Devices are identified, parameterized and diagnosed. Cyclic information about device status is also obtained through “process data”. IO-Link is not a fieldbus. It deals with point-to-point communication between a master and a de-vice. The IO-Link master, usually in conjunction with a PLC, represents the gateway to fieldbuses like Profibus, ProfiNet, EtherCAT, etc.

Io-lInk IntegRAteS SenSoRS Into CoMMunICAtIonS SySteM

− Continuous monitoring of process data− Continuous diagnosis of sensor status− Central data management− Easy check of sensor ID, to ensure the right sensor is at the

right place− No more manual parameter setting. Parameter sets are

downloaded automatically− Plug-and-play replacement of sensors− Reduced downtime for machine changeover

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Data monitoring:

Switching state is monitored continuously. This not only monitors the signal itself, but also the state at 80% of the switching distance. One can therefore ensure that the sensor is not working at the limit of its specifications.

Diagnosis:

The operating state of the sensor is checked. In case of wire break, under-voltage, LC oscillator break or installation of the wrong sensor, information is provided directly through IO-Link to enable fast repair, maintenance and replacement.

nO/nC selection:

The output switching mode can be selected as NO or NC. A single sensor type is configurable for the various needs of an application. This helps reduce the number of different sensor types required in stock.

Switching timer:

The timing of output switching can be configured. Depending on the needs of an application, output switching can be delayed or the duration stretched through programming.

Detection counter:

Events are counted. By registering the number of switch events, it is possible to calculate the speed or number of parts. The counter can be reset simply by means of a unique IO-Link message.

Temperature:

The internal temperature of the sensor is measured continuously, which provides an indication about the ambient temperature in the application. Moreover, the maximum temperature measured will be saved. This is used to support diagnosis and preventive maintenance.

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iNtervieW With klaus böhmerNeW seNior executive officerMr. Böhmer, looking back on your first six months with Contrinex, what have been the most important developments?

Contrinex sensors have an outstanding technical platform, based on highly complex ASICs that are developed in-house. With three new generations, all our main inductive and photoelectric sensor series are currently equipped for higher functionality. At the same time we are systematically expanding the product families. Our goal is to bring new sen-sors onto international markets every three months. We began doing this in September

2013, and are continuing the pace. It will allow our sales network to tackle significantly more applications with existing and new customers.

In this News Catalog, Contrinex presents sen-sor integration with the IO-Link communications protocol. What are the benefits of IO-Link for customers? What future developments does Contrinex expect with regard to IO-Link?

By its very nature, a sensor is located precisely where events take place. So actually, it’s a shame ‘only’ to query the switching state, be-cause much more data could be acquired from this exposed location. IO-Link allows additional information to be transmitted directly to the controller, for example the current temperature or highest historic temperature, the number

of state changes within a certain time, or a «health» diagnosis. Contrinex provides the customer with this increased functionality at no extra price. Our customers decide whether they want to use an individual sensor either conventionally or in IO-Link mode. So, with Contrinex, they’ve chosen a future-proof path, because even if IO-Link is used later, no changes will be required to the parts list or technical specifications.

IO-Link will gain in importance as IO-Link master prices fall on the controller side. With Contrinex, our customers are already making the right choice today.

What are the main goals for the next 10 years and how are they to be achieved?

Above all, we want to remain a leader in technology, with highly integrated ASICs at the core. Success achieved with inductive sensors will be transferred to photoelectric sensor series. These two cornerstones will be further strengthened by expanding our product range in the area of workplace safety and through intensive marketing of the already very complete RFID family. With the tags in particular, we have a clear advantage over most competitors and will exploit this. A major focus is our international distribution chan-nels. The key to success is knowing the markets and applications, being close to customers and having excellent worldwide logistics. Today, our inside is bigger than our outside. Tomorrow, we want the outside to match today’s inside.

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On 26th April 2013, Contrinex officially inaugurated its new, high-tech produc-tion site in Budapest, Hungary. Mrs. Annette Heimlicher, CEO of the Contrinex Group, welcomed many international guests and distinguished speakers to this celebration, notably the Ambassador of Switzerland, Mr. Jean-François Paroz, and the Mayor of Újpest, Mr. Zsolt Wintermantel.

The founder and President of the Contrinex Group, Mr. Peter Heimlicher, em-phasized in his address the strategic importance of production in Hungary. Contrinex manufactures there for the global market according to strict Swiss quality standards. Expanded production capacities in Hungary therefore play a crucial role in the ongoing growth strategy of the Contrinex Group.

During a subsequent guided factory tour, guests expressed a keen interest in the plant’s state-of-the-art production and testing facilities.

Contrinex set up production activities in Hungary 18 years ago. The first factory – in just 40 m2 of rented space – provided employment for 5 people. The new production site comprises manufacturing and office space with a total area of 3000 m2 and employs over 150 staff.

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