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Free-runningAGVthe world’s first outdoor safety con-cept with laser measurement systems

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LevelmeasurementVibration level switch for storage tanks and pipes

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Ofbigstepsandbigfootsteps

DearReaders,

TogetherwithNewZealand,Australia,thecontinent“downunder,”isnotjustworthajourneyforvacationers–italsooffersinterestingmarketstoinnovativeenterprises.SICKrecognizedthisveryearlyon,establishingin1982oneofthefirstsalescompaniesabroad.Practicallyfromnothing,thingsdevelopedsingle-mindedlytowardmarketleadershipinmanyareas.Throughout,thebasisofthisstorywasconsistentorientationtowhatcustomersneeded.Sensorsforthetextileindustry,inspectionsolutionsforsteelprocessing,aswellasbarcodereadersandphotoelectricswitchesforautomationandsafetytechnologytransformedSICKquicklyintoarec-ognizedbrandinthemarketplace.TheAustralianbranchhastakengreatstridessincetheseearlydaysbecauseforalongtimeitsoldsupplementaryproductsfromothermanufacturersthatwereimportanttotheclient’stotalsolution.Whethertheproductsconcernedwereinductivesensors,encoders,orgasanalyzers–apartfromcontributingtosales,thisphasealsogenerat-ednewexpertisethathasbenefitedthesteadyexpansionofourownrangeofproductsovertheyears.

Today,SICKAustraliaismarketleaderinsensortechnologyoperatingfrommorethantenterritorialsalesofficeswith30salesengineersoverall.PeterHorman,whohadbeendirectingthefortunesoftheenterprisesinceitsfoundation,playedacrucialroleinthissuccess,andIconsiderfollow-inginhisfootstepsanhonor–butalsoacommitment.Manyapplications,whosesolutionsseemnaturaltoustodayandwerepresentedfrequentlybetweenthecoversofthiscustomermagazine,canbetracedbacktohisinvolvementandthatofhisteam.Weintendtocontinuethissuccessstory.

IwouldliketowishyouanenjoyablereadofthelatestissueofSICKinsight.

Bestwishes,

DavidDuncanManagingDirectorSICKAustralia

Competence guide on Direct Part marking (DPm)

Knowingwhatcounts!>>TheDPM(directpartmarking)Com-petence Guide introduced by SICK re-cently conveys basicknowledge, decisiontools,tips,andapplica-tionexamples.Itoffersextensive informationon the topics of directmarking, identifica-tion, and traceabilityof products and it ex-plains connections be-tween code, marking,andreadingtechnology

>> Informative,easytoread,high-qual-ity,andmodern–usingtheseattributes,several hundred readers assessed theSICKinsight customer magazine. Thistimearound,someof themare lookingforwardnotonly to theupcoming issuebutalsototheirprize.

Onmanycounts,theevaluationofthereader survey turned out very positively:The magazine’s appearance is fine fornearly90percentofreadersandsoistheinformationcontentaswellasthejournal-isticquality.Thescopeisappropriate,andso is the ratioof text to illustrations.Therecipients of SICKinsight are particularlyinterested innewproductdevelopments,application reports, and current topics in

Feedback from numerous readers

SICKinsightreceivespositiveevaluationstechnology.Smallwonder, therefore, thatalmost two thirds of those respondingwould be pleased about a third or evenfourth issueperyear.Theonlysournoteonlyoneinfourreadersisfamiliarwiththearchive offered at www.sick.com, whichallows accessing all of the contributionsonapplicationsappearingover theyearsviaapplication-orproduct-relatedsearchfunctions.

navigation system wonJürgen Stadler from Fichter MaschinenGmbH in 79358 Eichstetten navigatedperfectlythroughthequestionnaireandlit-erallyhadtheluckofthedrawtoboot.Justrecently,hehasbecometheproudownerofanewTomTomnavigationdevice.Tenadditionalwinnerscandelightintheirpriz-es,onebookeachentitledThe 10-Minute Life CoachbyFionaHarrold.

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>> More than 2,000 sensors – most-ly photoelectric switches – along the2.5-kilometer conveying system, 60,000containers with RFID chips, numerousreadingstationswithinthematerialflow,aswellas3Dsmartcamerasforhighspeedrollcounting–Penam’snewlyopenedbak-eryinHerinknearPragueboastsautoma-tiontechnologyofthefinestquality.

Youcan lookforwardalreadytothedetailed article about Penam’s high-techbakeryfeaturedinthefall issueofSICKinsight! www.penam.cz

sickinsight.comCurrent reports and application examples>>Thenewadvertisinglinkprovidesnewopportunities!AsofMay2008,wewouldliketointroduceyoutonew,interestingcontributionsatthislink.Onpages18and34ofthis issueyouwill find, inkeepingwiththe latestdevelopments,so-calledteasersconcerningarticlesofferedinfulllengthontheInternetatwww.sickinsight.com.Wewouldliketoextendasincereinvitationtogiveitatry!

and states what matters with respectto the topic of DPM and traceability. In

addition, the Compe-tence Guide suppliescontact information tosuitable project part-ners and integrators.TheCompetenceGuideprovidesanswerstoallquestions related tocoding,marking(DPM),andreading.Orderyourowncopyat www.2d-code.com

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SinceSeptember2007,WLR2photoelectricreflexswitchesen-sureatAudi’s Ingolstadt factory the reliabledetectionofdiffer-entlysizedwheelsinthewheelconveyorsystemfortheAudiA4andAudiQ5series–andtheyautonomouslycontrolthe24VDCmotorizedrollersataccumulationareas.>> The new wheel conveying facility ismadebyWegener+StapelFördertech-nikGmbHinBergen.Thecompanyspe-cializesinconveyinginstallationsfortheautomotiveindustryaswellasconveyorandlinelinkingsystemsforlogisticsandproduction.Manyoftheconveyingfacili-ties–forexample,thenewwheelconvey-ingsystemfortheAudiA4andtheAudiQ5 – feature accumulation areas andsectorswhosebufferingfunctionservestoabsorbpeakloads,uneventransportvolume,aswellasdisruptionsofthema-terialsupply.Inthiscontext,whatcountsisnotjustdependablydetectingdifficultobjectssuchasblacktiresorshinyrimsindifferentsizes,butcontrollingthemo-tor rollers logically. The WLR2 solvesbothassignmentsreliably.

optical and optimum “accumulation advisor” for motorized rollersTheWLR2 is– just like theWTRphoto-electric proximity switch – specificallyplanned for this application segment.Thus, the housing construction was de-

signedwithaviewto theuniquespatialconditionsbetweenthetransportrollers.Intermsofinstallation,theconnectionofseveralWLR2sinseriesallowscontrollingextensive accumulating lines – exactlywhathappenedatAudi.Thisreducestheoverallwiringefforttoaminimum,sincethe logics and operational voltage canbe looped through like a bus line. Apro-poslogics:Apartfromtheintegratedlogicfunctions for single feed and single dis-charge, what distinguishes the WLR2 isitsnewsleep/awakefeature.Thisoperat-ingmodepermitsneed-orientedcontrolofmotorizedrollerssuchastheRollerDriveEC300fromInterroll®witha24VDCop-eratingvoltageand integratedDriveCon-trolinordertoprolongtheservicelifeofthe motor rollers. If after approx. 9 sec-onds,theWLR2doesnotdetectanotherwheel,i.e.,theconveyingsectionisempty,theWLR2turnsthemotorrollersoff.TheWLR2remainsactivated,andassoonasanotherwheelentersthelightpathofthephotoelectricswitch,itrestartsthemotorrollers. One accumulating roller sensor

In practical operation at Duni:

Theworld’sfirstfacilitywithIOlinkcommunication

Recently, meurer Verpackungssysteme has commissioned theworld’sfirstfacilitywithIOlinkusedinproductiveoperationsforDuniGmbH&Co.KG,amanufactureroftableandbanquetingtabledecorinBramsche(LowerSaxony).PhotoelectricproximityswitchesoftheWT18-3seriesfromSICKcommunicatewiththecontrollerofthepackagingmachine,offeringtheendusermoreflexibility,operatingreliability,andavailability.

>> Tablecloths, table sets, or napkins– functional table decor in fine designconstitutesthemainproductionempha-sisofDuniatitssiteinBramsche.OneoftheproductsenjoyinggreatpopularityistheDunicelTête-à-Têtes.

tray packer: the “communicative” carton-packaging machine The tray packer from meurer followsimmediatelyuponthefilmpackagingandlabelingstationofthetablerunnerrolls.Important process steps are controlledwith photoelectric proximity switchesfeaturingIOlink.Attheinfeedofthema-chine, two sensors detect the arrival ofrollsaswellasanyundesiredcongestionofrolls.Intherollmagazinethatfollows,twoadditionalWT18-3stakeonthemini-malandmaximumdetection,thusensur-ingthecorrectandcompletestackingof

therollsinseveraltiers.Paralleltotheseprocesses, two photoelectric proximityswitchesmonitor theprecisepositionofthe cuts in the respective roll magazinethat is active at the time. In the cartonerector,afurthermonitoringofpresenceregarding thecutsoccurs; thesameap-pliesinthepacker,wherethetiersofrollsarepushedintothecarton.

Io link “talks” turkey during sensor con-figuration and error analysis Both the communicative capacity of theIOlinksensorsviathePROFIBUSfieldbusofthecartonpackerandtheeasy-to-followdisplayofsensorsignalsontheinterfaceof the touch-screen panel designed bymeurerhavesimplifiedoperationsof themachinetoanunprecedentedextent.Thatappliesequallytothechangeoverbetweendifferent packaging orders and to error

correction as well as preventive equip-ment maintenance. Thus, in the start-upphase, exact configuration of the photo-electric proximity switch for each of theformatstobeprocessedwascarriedoutviatheteach-infieldonthetouchscreen.During operations, the parameters, e.g.detection range, hysteresis, or the serialnumberof thesensorare retrieved fromtheautomationsystem,transmittedtothesensors,and–ifrequired–shownonthedisplay. Mechanical readjustment of thesensorsforeachchangeoforderisnolon-gernecessary;aswell,theirconfigurationsarereproducible100percentandthusab-solutelyreliable.Incaseofamalfunction,the machine operator can immediatelygainanideaofthepotentialcause.Touch-ingtherespectivesensordepictiononthepanel immediately gives the operator alloftheimportantinformation.Thisdatain-cludessignalqualityasa figureandbargraph,thestatusoftheswitchingoutput,the degree of contamination, any indica-tionofapossibleshortcircuitaswellasinformation concerning the potential in-fluence of any external sensors or othersourcesofinterferenceinthemachine.

advantages, availability, and security of investment: users are getting ready for the whistleTheexampleoftheworld’sfirstproductioninstallationofIOlinkatDunishowsthatus-ersaregettingreadyforthewhistle.Theyare recognizing the advantages of activesensor networks in machines, benefitingfromthefactthatanincreasingamountofsuitablesensortechnology isemerging inthemarket.Inthiscontext,eventodaySICKalreadyoffersawidevarietyofdevices–photoelectricproximityswitches,lightgridsforautomation,magneticcylindersensors,connectionmodulesandmuchmore.

Furtherproductinformation:www.sickinsight.com

Moreaboutthecustomer:www.audi.com

after another successively activates thesubsequentconveyorsectioninthedirec-tionoftransport.Whenaparticularaccu-mulationarea isemptyagain, thesleepmoderesumes,recommencingtheener-gy-savingandcost-cuttingrestphase.

Positive project and operating experiences Theaccumulatingrollerconveyorforthewheelsof theAudiA4andtheAudiQ5hasbeenoperatingsinceSeptemberof2007.Accordingly,theprojectandoper-atingexperienceshavebeenpositive.

For Wegener + Stapel, the WLR2sensors constitute the optimum solu-tion, since they offer maximum detec-tion reliability with respect to the kindsof low-reflectance objects that blacktiresorwheelsnaturallyare.Duetothe“bus”-like construction, the WLR2 mini-mizes the wiring and installation effort.Moreover, the logic functionsof theac-cumulating roller conveyors do not re-quireseparateprogramming,sincetheyalreadycomewiththesensors.

For buffering systems in conveying systems

Audirelieson“opticalaccumulationadvisors”formotorizedrollers

At Audi, the logic functions of single feed and single discharge as well as the sleep/awake oper-ating mode permit autonomous control of the motorized rollers


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Packagingfacility Wheelconveyorfacility

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>>ThesolutionwasrealizedbyERMOIn-dustriemontagenReunerGmbH,aplantmanufacturerbasedinMainhausen.Thechallengewasmakingthevehiclessafewithopticalsystemsand incompliancewith the highest control category, eventhough they operate entirely withoutelectricity.

Xella – the company behind brands like Ytong and hebel The internationally operating XellaGroup, with its lead company Xella In-ternationalGmbH inDuisburg, suppliesthe YTONG, Hebel, and Silka brands,makingittheworld’smajorproducerofaerated concrete and lime-sand bricks.SubsumedundertheHebelbrand,XellaAircreteSystemsGmbHinAlzenauoffersasystemprogramcomprisedofassem-bly components made of aerated con-crete as well as construction elementsfor large-scaleprojectsbuilt inmodularstyle,e.g.massivehalls,logisticscentersas well as production and warehous-

L4000/UE402 photoelectricsafety switchesanddeflectormirrors help protect workersfrom collisions with current-lesstransportcarsintheweld-ingfacilityforrebarsteelcagesatXellaAircreteSystems.

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making currentless transport cars safe:

Deflectormirrorsasopticalbumpers

ing facilities. Depending on the type ofuse,theconstructionelementsmadeofquartzsand,limestone,andconcretearereinforcedwithrebarsteelmatsandcag-es.Thelatteraremanufacturedinaro-botweldingfacilityforcageswhereapartfromthreelargetransportcars,workersarealsopresent.Sincethevehiclesareentirely currentless, classic safety solu-tions such as laser scanners and con-necting elements on the vehicle wereout of the question from the beginning– not so, however, the L4000/UE401as fixed-mounted photoelectric safetyswitchsystems.Bymeansofdeflectingmirrors mounted to all four corners ofthe transport cars, the stationary pho-toelectric switches generate a mobilesafety bumper directly on the vehicle,simultaneouslymonitoringitsdrivepath.

Overall,atotalofthreepairsofsensorsare installed in the facility to cover thedifferentdrivingsituations.

Makingthecagetransportcarssafeis extremely efficient and user-friendly.It was possible to integrate the entiresensorandcontroltechnologyintoXellaAircrete’s existing facility at modest in-vestmentandinstallationcost.

Hazardous area protection with the L4000 (right) and the UE401 (top) photoelectric safety switch system

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>> Employing a staff of about 500,HarroHöfligerGmbHintheBaden-Würt-temberg town of Allmersbach is one oftheleadingpackagingpartnersofphar-maceutical and medical engineering.Bymeansof theirmodularplatform forpackaging systems, the engineers fromHöfligerhavedesignedasystemtoman-ufacture formed film and foil packagesfor cylindrical medical products that isadjustable to a client’s production pe-riphery.“Intermsofequippingthefacil-itywithsensors,weattachedparticularimportancetothetechnicalqualityoftheproductsandtoconsultingcompetence,but also to being able to obtain themascompletelyaspossiblefromasinglesource,”saysChristianVogel,thedesignengineer from Höfliger responsible forthe facility. “Add to this thatmore than

For medical and pharmaceutical products

CompletesensorpackageforpackagingfacilitiesInthefacilitiesofHarroHöfligerVerpackungsmaschinenGmbH,processsteps involvingtheplasticwrappingofsmall tubesarecontrolledandmonitoredbyoptical,magnetic,anddistance-mea-suringultrasonicsensorsfromSICK.

85percentofoursystemsareexported–whichmeansweneedapartner thatisinternationallypresentandcapableofsupportaswell.”Thatalsoexplainswhynearly all processes within the facilityarecontrolledandmonitoredbysensorsfromSICK.

Complete automation from a single portfolioAtotalof17processstepsarerequiredtopackage140smalltubesintoformedfilm and foil packages. The packagingconsists of a bottom and a cover film,to which handling and product labelsare attached by means of various pro-cesses. In this context, DGS60 encod-ers from SICK-STEGMANN determinetheexactpositioningofthelabelingunitthat travels sideway. Simultaneously, a

KT3 contrast scanner ensures that thelabel was actually attached to the bot-tomfilm.Atthefirstsealingstation,thebottom film is heat-sealed 80 percentwith the cover foil. Subsequently, aninsertion robot pushes the small tubesintothepackageinpacketsoften.Theautomaticfeedandtheprovisionofthesmalltubesaremonitoredbyphotoelec-tric switches with fiber-optic cables oftheWLL170andWLL190T-2seriesfea-turing four-digitdigitaldisplays. In casethefacilityisundergoingmaintenanceorcongestionhampersthesupplyofsmalltubes, the robot’s externally accessiblecabin is monitored by an S300 safetylaserscanner.

Packaging control: tactile detection with magnetic evaluationA particular challenge was the verifi-cation to see whether each packageactually contained a small tube afterthe insertion by the robot. “Togetherwith SICK, we have realized a meansfor checking presence via pneumaticcylinder sensors featuring integratedmagneticcylindersensorsoftheMZ2Qseries,” says Christian Vogel. The spe-cial feature of this sensor is that it of-fers two independent switching pointson a very short construction – thus al-lowing three sets of status informationconcerning piston position. “Piston re-tracted means that the sensor issuesanenablesignalfortheautomaticfeedof the package. The second piston po-sition issues a signal once the tactilefingerdetectsasmalltubeinthepack-age.Pistonextendedasthethirdstatemeans that there is no resistance andthusnotubepresent–whichimpliesanerror, resulting in the extraction of theaffected packaging unit via a shiftingregister,”explainsChristianVogel.Aftercheckingthepackageforcontents,itissealedcompletely.ACSM1colorsensorchecksthecorrectremainingsealingofthepackagingseams.Followingattach-mentoftheopeningdeviceonthepack-age, the medical products reach theejection station, the last process step.In the infeed area, one ultrasonic sen-soroftheUC12seriesperpathmonitorstheirarrival.


Moreaboutthecustomer:www.hoefliger.de Completely equipped with sensor technology from SICK: the facility for

manufacturing formed film and foil packages for cylindrical medical products

Filmpackaging Weldingfacilityforsteelcages

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>> The monitoring and testing signalsof several LMS211 are evaluated by aUE4470flexiblesafetycontroller insuchawaythattheoverallsolutionmeetstherequirementsofCategory2according toEN954-1and,respectively,performancelevelcaccordingtoISO13849-1.

required: safety for automatic transport of concrete blocksThe AGVs developed by Lintel for pack-agesofconcreteblocksrepresentanovelvehiclewithhinge-mountedmotordrivenlegs thatcan travel inanydesireddirec-tion at a maximum speed of 1.2 m/s.The vehicle receives its positioning dataviaGPS;anavigationprocessorhandlesthesedatafurther,sendingthemasnavi-gationinformationanddrivingcommandstotheautomationsystemoftheAGV.

DuetotheconstructiondesignoftheAGV,both in the innersectionbetweenthe struts and around the vehicle, per-sons are subjected to various hazardsthatcallforsafetyprecautionsbymeansof a safety device designed appropri-

Theworld’s firstoutdoor safety concept fora free-runningAGVwasrealizedfortheconcreteblockmanufacturerLintelinRheda-Wiedenbrück. A short while ago, the solution was approved byTÜVRheinlandastheOS2000safetyscannersystem.

ately. Assessment of different safetyfeatures showed that horizontal areaprotectionwithlaserscannerswouldbetheoptionmost reasonable in termsofoperations–ifthereweren’trestrictionsrelatedtooutdooruse.

Laser measurement systems overcome outdoor restrictions of “classic” safety scannersUptothistime,allofthesafetylaserscan-ners approved by EC pattern evaluationtestweredesignedandcertifiedforindooruse only. At the time, outdoor use wastechnicallyimpossiblebecauseofvariousambient conditions. For example, snowandraincanleadtoreflectionsandthusto an unintended response. The sameoccursincaseofawetwindshieldortheextremeincidenceoflightcausedbylowsun.Certainly,theseproblemsmaybere-solvedpartiallybymeansofsoftware,butnot to the extent that the requirementsof safety and availability are fulfilled si-multaneouslyinthebestpossibleway.Atoutsidetemperaturesbelow–10°C,the

scannersavailable inthosedaysdivergefrom the specification – entailing thedangerof inadmissible component toler-ances.These limitationsareunknowntotheoutdoor lasermeasurementsystemsfrom SICK such as the LMS211. Tech-nically, they are based on the certifiedandpatternapprovedPLS laserscanner–withtheirhardandsoftware,however,designedspecificallyforoutdooruse.

ue4470 endows best technical solution with “required” safetyThe LMS211 has only one limitation: Itcertainly is the best possible technicalsolutionbutnotanapprovedsafetycom-ponent according to the EU Directive onmachinery. Nevertheless, the laser mea-surement systems achieve the requiredsafetylevel–namelyincombinationwiththeUE4470safeprogrammablelogiccon-troller fromSICK.Thecontroller, certifiedaccordingtocontrolcategory4(EN954-1)andSIL3(IEC61508)takesontheequip-ment-relatedlinkingoftheLMS211s,theevaluationof theiroutput signalsaswellasthecontrollingofcyclicaltestingofthelaserscanners.Ontopofthat,theUE4470processesthesignalsoftheAGV’sautoma-tion system: Depending on GPS positionand operating status, the safety control-ler activates the monitoring areas of the

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LMS211swithinandoutsideofthevehicle.Anydetectionofpersonsorobstaclesdur-ingongoingoperationsoftheAGVcausesactivationofthesafetylockofbothtravel-ingdrivesaswellastheverticaldrive.Thesame happens if during testing, the testobjectisnotdetectedorthecycledurationofthetestingimpulseisexceeded.Finally,theUE4470triggersasafetystopifcertaintemporalorspatialprerequisitesbetweenGPSpositioninganddetectionofdesiredpositionsarenotmet,e.g.theAGVreach-esthetransferstationatthedealbelttoolate.Inthisway,eventhecomponentsthatarenotsafety-oriented,suchasGPS,navi-gationprocessor,automationsystem,andPROFIBUSgatewayareintegratedintothemonitoringofthesafetyfunction.

With laser measurement systems and safety controller

MakingoutdoorAGVssafeaccordingtoCategory2

Safe outdoor solution goes into series production WhethermobileasinthecaseofLintelorstationary–foranumberofoutdoorapplications, a scanner solution repre-sentsthebestpossiblesafetyoption.Inordertoavoidhavingtocarryoutanin-dividualinspection,SICKhaspresentedtheconcepttoTÜVRheinland,receivingcertification at the end of 2007. UnderthelabelofOS2000(seep.27)thesolu-tiondescribedisnowcertifiedasanap-provedsystemforuptothreescannersand ranges of up to 20 m. The overallsystem reaches performance level d inaccordancewithENISO13849-1.

Knows no outdoor restrictions: the LMS211 laser scanner

>> Drilling, cutting threads, clearing thetoothing,hardening,straightening,check-ing,grinding,polishing,scrubbingandcon-serving – overall, ten different stages ofworkarenecessarytoturnaroundpieceofsolidsteelmaterialintoasteeringrackforthesteeringofaFord,Volvo,orLandrover.“Inordertotransportthefinishedsteeringrackstothesteeringassembly,theyarein-sertedintospecialtransportcontainersbyagantry robot,”explainsRecepErdogan,processengineerat tedrivesteering. “Toensurethateachemptypalletinthispack-ingstationisemptyindeed,weareusingS100 laserscanners.”However,evenas“full”indicators,thedevicesprovidevalu-ableserviceaswell.

S100: tried and tested 20,000 times a yearIn2007,tedrivesteeringproducedabout1.8millionsteeringracks–thuspackingapprox.20,000containerswith90unitseach.ThankstotheS100,therewasnota single case of collision of the gantryrobot with any steering rack remainingin one of the transport containers. Be-forethefillingprocesscommences,theS100 scans the container horizontally,ensuring that the integrated perforatedplateforthe90steeringracksoverallisentirelyempty.Following this, therobotbeginsremovingthesteeringracksfromthescrubberandinsertingthemintothecontainers.Ifallofthe90spotsareoc-cupied,queryingofthesecondcontainerbegins.Ifallthespacesareemptythere,the container is ready for collision-freeloading.Whilenowthefillingofthesec-ondcontainercommencesat thepack-ingstation, there is timeto removethefullcontainerfromthemachineandre-placeitwithanemptyone.

Inanautomatedloadingstationforsteeringracksattedrivesteer-inginWüfrath,S100laserscannersassurethegantryrobotofal-waysfindinganemptyspot–atleastuntilthecontainerisfull.

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The S100 laser scanner ensures that the perforated plate for all of the 90 steering racks is free and indicates when the filling process is complete

FreelymovingAGV

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>> As a book wholesaler, KNV’s corecompetence for more than 175 yearshasbeenthedistributionofbooks,maps,new media, calendars, games, and giftitems–inaword,anythingforsaleinabookstore. The enterprise serves as aconnectinglinkbetweenpublishersandbookstores,with450,000titlesavailableatthewarehouseatanygiventime.

Project with high demandsTheimplementationoftheprojecthadtomeetaboveallthreerequirements:ontheonehand,theextremelyconfinedinstalla-tionspacefortheidentificationsystemsintheconveyorsystem;ontheotherhand,modernizationofthefacilityduringongo-ingoperations;andfinally,theapproach-

Combined parcel identification and video coding

NotaclosedbookatallInthecourseofmodernizingthevideocodingfacilitiesattheirdistributioncenterinStuttgart,thebookwholesalerKoch,Neff&VolckmarGmbH(KNV)optedforanall-inclusiveidentificationpackagefromSICK.FourICR890camerasystemsandcalibra-tion-capableVMS510volumemeasurementsystemseachen-suredeliverycapabilityatanytime.

ing start of the 2007/2008 school yearthatwouldrequireproductiveoperationsatpeakcapacityforKNVbookwholesalers.

Better reading performance = better intralogisticsTheobjectiveofonedaybeingabletode-liveralloftheordersovernightacrossthecountry via the in-house delivery servicerequires smooth intralogistical handlingoftheclients’parcels.Thisrelatesabovealltotheparcelsbeingidentifiablebasedontheirdispatchbarcodes.Incooperationwith thesystemsproviderFränz& JägerbasedinAachen,SICKwasabletorealizefourefficientcompleteIDfacilities–com-prised of ICR890 camera systems forcodereadingandvideocoding,aswellasVMS510 volume measurement systemsfordetectingtheparceldimensions.

“ID”eal solution packageTheICR890isahigh-endreadingsystemforbarcodesaswellasPDFanddatama-trix codes. The construction of the codereader,whichintegrates,inamodularway,

the individualsystemcomponents–LEDlighting,real-timefocuscontrol,andhigh-performance decoder – into the overallsystem,isdesignedforhighestimagequal-ity in any operating conditions. EssentialforuseatKNVwasthefactthatduetoitsimage-capturingfeature,theICR890isnotonlysuitableforexclusivebarcodereadingbutalsoforOCRandvideocodingapplica-tions.Ifbychance–atathroughputrateof15,000parcelsperhour–oneof thetargetcodescannotberead,thatparcelisdetectedviavideocodingandthentrans-ferred to separate workstations, wheresubsequent detection of zip codes andmanualapplicationofarouterlabeltakesplace. In this connection, the transfer ofimage data occurs in real time via twoGbitEthernetinterfaces.BymeansoftheVMS510,KNVcountstheparcelsandre-cordstheirvolume.ThesystemsarelinkedwiththecodereadersviaCANbus,allow-ingtheoverallsolutiontomanagewithasingleinterfacetothecontrolprocessor.

Positive operating experiencePutting thenewparcel identificationandvideocodingatKNVintooperationwasfea-sibleasscheduled.Convertingthefacilityduringongoingoperationsdidnot impairthe delivery capability of the distributioncenter. Using the video coding by Fränz&JägerCompanyallowedanincreaseofautomaticparceldetectiontoover99%ofthemerchandise–withoutanyslowdownof the goods flow. Practically, now onlymerchandise that is delivered without alabel or completely illegible requires anymanual processing. In total, the systemcarriesout4,000detectionsperhourin-cluding volume detection, weight detec-tion, and re-labeling. The change fromtheoldsystemstothenewICR890sandVMS510sunfoldedwithoutanyproblems;asaresult,deliveryoftheschoolbooksatthebeginningoftheschoolyearwaspos-siblewithfamiliardependability.

>> Anyonedecidingagainstthe“cheap-er”barcodeandinfavorofamoreex-pensiveRFIDsystemforcontrollinganintralogistical cycle expects from thesystem a concrete additional benefit.“Whatmatteredtouswereseveralas-pects,” says Hakan Zander, responsi-bleforcontrolautomationatthePergolaminate factory inTrelleborg. “On theonehand, it is thenearly100-percentavailabilityincontrasttoabarcode,be-causecontaminationinthesurroundingareadoesnot impairtheidentificationofthepallets.Moreover,unlikelabels,the data carriers also cannot peel offthepallet.Finally,thesystemprovidesuswithanopportunitytocarryalongonthepalletconsiderablymoredata,e.g.batch information or product codes.”Anothercrucialpointfortheeconomicefficiencyof thesolutionatPergowasthe fact that the data carriers can bereusedvirtuallyadinfinitum.

manufacturing or shipping?At the laminate plant, both palletswith finished goods and pallets with

at Pergo’s laminate factory in trelleborg

PalletcontrolwithRFIDSemi-finishedproductorfinishedlaminate–thatisthequestiondecidingonthepathpalletstravelatPergointheSwedishtownofTrelleborg.TheanswerisdeliveredbytheRFI341fromSICK,sendingthegoodsintherightdirectionrightaway.

semi-finishedproductsarepassingthesame conveyor system. At the pointwhere their paths go off in separatedirections, either toward shipping orfurtherprocessing,Pergohasinstalledan RFI341 (radio frequency interroga-tor)read-writedevice.Asthepalletsar-rive,theinformationofthedatacarrierisreadout.TheRFI341evaluatesthisinformation, controlling directly, i.e.without any further PLC, the materialflowswitchthatsendsthepalletsintherightdirection.Intheshippingarea,thepuck-likedatacarriersareremovedtobereusedforlabelingnewpallets.

trouble-free, reliable, and economical “The13.56MHzsystemfromSICKpro-videsahighdegreeofreadingreliabilityandavailability–andthusamaximumamountofoperatingbenefit,”confirmsHakan Zander, who installed and ad-justed thesystemtogetherwith JanneEngqvist from SICK. Since that time,the switch control with the RFI341delivers convincing performance due


Moreaboutthecustomer:www.knv.de www.fraenz-jaeger.de

Four complete ID facilities featuring systems from SICK were implemented to make sure that clients’ parcels can be delivered on time

to its trouble-free operation and greatreliability.“TheacquisitioncostsoftheRFIDsystemwerecertainlyhigher;butthe operating reliability and flexibilityhave resulted in cost savings that al-low fast amortization,” Hakan Zanderpraisestheeconomicaspectofthein-vestment.

With SICK toward the best possible solutionWhetherbarcodeorRFID–SICKoffersinnovative solutions for both labelingtechnologies, thus being able to pro-videeachclientwiththebestindividualsolution.


Moreaboutthecustomer:www.pergo.com

The RFID system reads the data of the puck-like data carriers – which are reused to label new pallets

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>> ASYS AutomatisierungssystemeGmbHinDornstadthasbeenaleadingsystemsolverfortheelectronicsindus-try for years. The company develops

Optical sensors are very precise – which may sometimes be adisadvantage.Therefore, it ishelpfulwhenusers likeASYScanswitchfromoneactiveprincipletoanotherwhileusingthesameinstallationandconnectingtechnology.

andsuppliesvariousfacilitiesforprint-ed circuit board production, includingso-called panel separator (depaneler)systems. One panel represents up to

>>Inordertoformtheslabs,liquidsteelheatedtoabout1,560°Cisfilledintotheslabmold.Watercoolingmakesitpossi-blethatbothonthenarrowsidemeasur-ingabout250mmandonthewidesidemeasuring2,600mm,thesteelformsashell within the short distance traveledthrough the slab mold, allowing it to bepulledoffhorizontallyacrossrollersataspeedof1m/min.Ata“residualtempera-ture”ofroughly950°C,theslabstrandreachesthecuttingtorchfacility,tobecutintoslabs thatare“easy tohandle,” i.e.transportablebycrane;thesewillunder-

When distance measurement becomes a “hot issue”

Positiondetectionat950°C

It’saratherheatedaffairasliquidsteel iscast intoslabingotsat Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH’s continuous casting plant. Inthemidstoftheheat,dust,steam,andtinder,DT500distancesensorstakecareofaccuratedetectionofthecontinuoussteelstrandsandcontroloftheslabcuttingtorches.

go further processing in the hot strip orcoldrollingmill–forexampleintosheetmetalforcars,pipes,kitchenappliances,orpots.

Distance measurement for the perfect start of the torches “Thedecisive factor forcutting thesteelslabs is that it takes place continuouslyfrom one side to the other, for any re-mainingmaterialcrosspiecewouldmakehandling by crane impossible,” explainsMatthias Klöppelt, operations assistantat the continuous casting plant. “There-


Moreaboutthecustomer:www.salzgitter-flachstahl.de

fore,itisessentialtodetectthepositionof the slab on the roller conveyor accu-rately in order to position and start thetorchesabout100mmtothesideoftheslabstrand.”Tothisend,thecuttingtorchfacilityisequippedwithtwoDT500laserdistance sensors. Their special housingandadditionalinstallationbehindaguardplate make the high ambient tempera-tures manageable for the device. OneDT500 each measures the distance ofthe left and, respectively, the right nar-row side of the steel slabs. Based onthisdata, the torchcontroller calculatesthepositionoftheslabsandsetsupthetorchesintheirstartingposition.Atacut-tingspeedofapprox.300mm/min,theyset out to complete their task, allowingone40-toncutslabtobetransportedoffevery4-5minutes.

All of Salzgitter Flachstahl’s threecontinuous casting facilities areequipped with DT500s for controllingthe torches. This will also apply to thefourthproductionline–athickslabcast-ing plant whoseconstruction isalreadyunderway.

The distance sensor sustains the high ambient temperatures because of its special housing and additional instal-lation behind the guard plate

20individualcircuitboardsconnectedbyaframeandthindividers.Inthisway,they can pass the handling, marking,and assembly units as a single circuitboard,beforeaplasticcuttingmachinecutsthroughthedividersanddetachestheindividualcircuitboardsattheendoftheproductioncycle.

Photoelectric switch is first choice, ultrasound at times the better oneFor detecting the panels in the vari-ousprocessingandtransportsystems,ASYS has relied for many years suc-cessfully on photoelectric switchesand photoelectric proximity switchesof the W4-3 series. Depending on theconveyed lengthandpanel layout, theholes and slits between the individualcircuit boards result in unwanted trig-gering of the photoelectric switches.Therefore, together with SICK, thepeople at ASYS searched for a sensorusingamoresuitableactiveprinciple,onethatpracticallyignoresthegapsonthe panel. Since this sensor for ASYShadtobedesignedinawaycompatiblewithmountingandconnectingrequire-ments,SICKsimplyintegrateditsultra-sound technology into the photoelec-tric switch housing of the W4-3. Thisapproach yielded the UC4, one of thesmallestminiatureseriesofultrasonicsensorsavailableforindustrialuse.

Plug & play exchange possible Neither the installation geometry northeattachmentnorthesensorconnec-tion show any differences – the W4-3photoelectricswitchandtheUC4ultra-sonic sensor can be switched for oneanother1:1.ForcompanieslikeASYS,this constitutes a huge advantage,sinceduringstart-uporanyinspectiontests, one sensor can be exchangedwith a few simple touches against adevice with a different physical activeprinciple.


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When the broad “cudgel” is better than the tiny light spot

Exchangeprogram

The W4-3 photoelectric switch (top of the illustration) and the UC4 ultrasonic sensor can be substituted for one another

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>> The Fritz Egger corporate group inSt. Johann in Tyrol is among Europe’sleading manufacturers of wood-basedmaterials. One of the latest highlightsin their product portfolio is the EURO-LIGHT® lightweight board. The productinvolvesusingapolyurethaneadhesiveto glue a cardboard honeycomb core,up to 94 mm thick, on top and on thebottom together with chipboards up to8 mm in thickness. Since the primaryproductsmayalreadyentail tolerances,FritzEggerhastoensureintheproduc-tion process that the final product, i.e.eachbondedlightweightboard,deviatesonlybyamaximumof0.2mmfromthe

ThepeopleattheAustrianwood-basedmaterialsmanufacturerFritzEggerGmbH&Co.attachgreat importancetosmall toler-ances.ToensurethattheEUROLIGHT®lightweightboardsfeaturetopquality,i.e.stablebondingtogetherwithconstantthickness,high-precisiondistancesensorsmonitortheproductionprocess.

desiredthickness.Becauseofthesemi-mattdécorfinishonsomeoftheboards,theenvisagedsensorsolutionwassup-posedtoworkwithoutcontact,becost-effective and space saving as well aseasytoinstallandoperate.

Displacement sensors as precise inspection devicesDevices from the OD Max series fulfillthese requirements. For each facility,thethicknessofeachoftheboardsun-dergoescontinuousmeasurementatthecenterandonbothsides.Positionedatthese three measuring points are twoopticalheads,which,mountedopposite

µ-precise thickness measurement of lightweight boards

Non-contact,cost-effective,andonline

one another, measure the lightweightboards transported between them at afrequency of 10 kHz. Linked to a com-mon evaluation unit, calculation of theboard thickness takes place directly inthe evaluation module. The machinecontrol system requests the materialthickness every 100ms, visualizing ittogetherwiththedeviationfromthede-siredthicknessontheequipmentpanel,bothasfiguresandinagraph.Thus,on-line measurement via OD Max not onlyproves itself as a precise means of in-spectionbutalsoallowsreadjustmentoftheongoingpressingprocess.

economical solutionVarious aspects contribute to the highdegree of economic efficiency connect-ed to the OD Max solution. In contrastto the manual measurement practicedbefore,it isnowpossibletoinspectthelightweight boards without destroyingthem. Sensitive surfaces do not sufferdamage by tactile measuring styluses.“Compared to the complete packagesavailableonthemarket,thecostfortheOD Max was many times less, and sowasthespacerequiredonthefacilities,”saysJosefNotheggerfromFritzEgger.

Three measuring points with OD Max: For each facility, the thickness of the boards is continuously measured at the center and on both sides, respectively


Moreaboutthecustomer:www.egger.com

>> Temperatureresistance,highresolu-tion, multiturn design with mechanicaltransmissions, and high resistance tointerference qualify the SKM36 for de-mandingoperatingconditions.Itsspace-saving design allows simple incorpora-tionevenintocompactintegrateddrivessuchastheMilandriveadvancedseriesfrom GFC AntriebsSysteme GmbH. Inthis connection, absolute value encod-ersprovideforsignificantoperatingandsafetyadvantages.

multiturn motor feedback system has the “right twist”

Positioningdecentralizeddrives“absolutely”correctly

Whenabsolutepositioningvaluesandcompactconstructionarewhatcountsindrivetechnology,inmanycasestheSKM36mul-titurnmotorfeedbacksystemhasthe“righttwist.”Thisalsoap-pliestotheintegrated“Milandriveadvanced”servodrivesfromGFCAntriebsSystemeGmbH.

ready for operation and safe from the starting signal onwardThe decisive element for many users isthe integratedconceptof theMilandriveadvanced,whichfirmlycombinesthedriveandthecontrolsystemasacompactunitthat iseasyto install,operate,andmain-tain. “It relieves master controllers andachievesshorterreactiontimes,”saysMat-thiasBolanz,headofsalesatGFCAntriebs-SystemeGmbH.BymeansoftheSKM36absolutevalueencoderintheMilandriveadvanced, the machine or assembly de-vicecanbeginoperatingimmediatelyafterthe starting signal, without the referencerunrequiredotherwise,e.g.inthecaseofaresolver.“Foraneverincreasingnumberofclients,thisconstitutesanessentialad-vantage,becausetheentiredrivebecomesaplug&playcomponent,whichdoesnotunnecessarily delay machine operations,forinstanceafterrestartingoradisruptionofthesupplyvoltage,”MatthiasBolanzre-ports fromconversationswithendusers.“Furthermore,safetyaspectsare increas-ingly receiving attention as well. Queriesby the machine control system concern-ing theoperatingstateof theencoderorrpmmonitoringwithinacertaintolerancerangecanbesatisfiedreliablyandef-ficiently only with absolutevalueencoders.”


Moreaboutthecustomer:www.gfc-antriebe.de

motor feedback systems are becoming a trend for high-end drivesThe Milan drive advanced drives finduse in the most diverse applications:onsprayrobots,cross-cutunits,forsyn-chronized movement of large-formatscreens, for retrofitting old special ma-chines, in assembly and pick & placeautomated machines, testing and in-spection stations, or feedandposition-ingsystems.Thesameprincipleappliesinallofthesecases:Themorethedrivebecomes a high-end component withintheequipment,thegreaterthevalueus-ersattachtotheintegrationofabsolutevalueencoderssuchastheSKM36.Ifatthemomentreasonsrelatedtopracticaloperationsareaboveallcrucial for thisdevelopment, the futurewill seeaddedaspects such as machine safety andpersonnel protection, for all of whichabsolute positioning and rpm data areindispensable.

Due to the SKM36 absolute value encoders integrated in the Milan drive advanced from GFC, the machine can begin operating without delay right from the starting signal

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>> IPL Transmission is a leading pro-duceroftransmissioncomponentssuchasV-belt,toothedbeltorpoly-V-beltpul-leys,clutches,weld-inandboltedhubs,sprocketwheels,andflanges.Thepartsaremanufacturedonmorethan80CNCmachines. The components reach theassemblystationseitherviaabeltcon-veyororonapallet.Feedingpartstowardtheprocess,whichtookplacemanually

Using two IVC-3D smart cameras and one Motoman robot, theDanishIPLTransmissionCompanyhasefficientlyautomatedtheassemblyofpulleysandflanges.Thesolutionwasimplementedbyalocalsystemintegrator.

inthepast,hasnowbeenresolvedbyus-ingtwo3DsmartcamerasoftheIVC-3DseriesfromSICK.Theyenableatwin-armMotoman robot to grip the pulleys andflangeswithgreatprecision,assemblingthemintocompleteunits.

Cameras detect unknown positions and random orientationsTheflanges,transportedviatheconveyor


Moreaboutthecustomer:www.motoman.com, www.ipl.dkwww.kp-industri.dk

belttotheassemblyunit,restonthebeltin an entirely random lateral position ororientationaswellasalignment.Inordertoenabletherobottogripaccurately,theIVC-3D uses various attributes, some ofwhichmayonlydifferslightly,todeterminethosepointswheretherobotcansubse-quentlygetareliablegripwithoneofitstwoarms.Bymeansofthesecondarm,therobotpicksupasinglepulley,sittingreadyforuseonapalletizedstacknexttotheassemblystation.Inthiscase,too,theexactgrippingpositionisunknowntobe-ginwith,sincetheaccessheightchangeswitheverypickandthestackor,respec-tively,thepulleysalsoshiftbecauseofthepallethandling,thuspotentiallyrestinginarandompickingposition.Suppliedbyasecond IVC-3D, the robot now receivesexactdataonwheretheparttobepickedup is located. Following the assemblyprocess, therobotsets the finishedunitdownonastoragepallet.

Perfect: technology and programmability of the cameraKeldPetersonfromtheKP-Industrisys-tems integrator, who has been dealingwith imageprocessingforyears,ontheone hand praises the camera per se:“The IVC-3D works without separatelighting, is insensitive to ambient light,processesthe3Dimagedataonlineonthecamerachip,andsuppliesthekindofhigh-precisionmeasuringresultsthatarenecessaryforvisualguidanceofrobots.”Ontopofthat,though,heisquitetakenwiththesoftwaredesign:“TheprogramlibraryofIVCStudiowithitswellover120toolsallowsfastimplementationofevenmorecomplexapplications,without theoperatorbeingforcedtohaveprofoundexpert knowledge. External specialistsarenotnecessaryeither.”

The example of IPL TransmissiondemonstratesthatKP-Industriandothersystem integratorsare capableofutiliz-ingtheIVC-3Dtoprovidetheirclientswithcamerasolutionsatreasonablecost.

Detection of orientation, visual guidance, and process control

3Dcamerascontrolrobotassemblystation

>> Wood is a living material that mayexhibit a large number of features anddefects.Atthesametime,itundergoesrapid treatment in industrialprocesses,which renders thedetectionof flaws inthe wood and their differentiation, e.g.fromcontamination,arealchallenge.To-ward this task, theLuxemburgLuxscanCompanyhasdeveloped theEasy-Scaninspection system that involves twoRangervisioncamerasscanningthesur-facewithhighspeedandprecision.

Simultaneous application of different imaging processesThe Ranger camera systems set thestandardwhen itcomestogauging3Dobject inspection in an industrial envi-

more throughput, better quality, lower production costs

CheckinglumberpercameraThe 3D vision systems of the Ranger series from SICK offerpossibilitiesnotonlyforcontourmeasurementbutalsoforsurfaceanalysis.TheLuxscanTechnologiesCompanyutilizesthesepos-sibilitiesintheirEasy-Scansystemsforcheckinglumber.

ronment.Theyprovidescanratesofupto35,000profilespersecond, thusal-lowingmaximum feeding speeds.Eachprofile can include more than 1,500high-precision3Ddatapointswithhighresolutionallthewaydowntoafewmi-crometers. Due to the patented multi-scanfunction, theRangercamerasarecapableofcarryingoutseveraldifferentimaging processes on the same objectsimultaneously: gray-scale for conven-tional 2D analysis; measurements ofheightprofilesfor3Dmodeling;andthecapturing of scatter images containingsurfaceinformation.

The latter are used to evaluate thescatteringcharacteristicsoforganicma-terialssuchaswood.

easy-Scan: 3D surface scanning with high-precision defect detectionEasy-Scanisatwin-sidedscansystemforscanning the surface of boards up to alengthof6m,athicknessof150mm,andwidthof260mm.Bymeansofthetwoin-tegratedRangercameras,Easy-Scancanmeasureboardsthree-dimensionallyuptoafeedrateof160m/minandrecognizevariationsindimension.Usingmultiscan,itdetectsdifferent typesofdefectssuchas bark edges, knots, cracks, pith, resingalls,bluerot,redrot,andothersignificantwood-relatedflaws.ThecontrollerofEasy-Scancanoptimizethesubsequentcuttingprocessescarriedoutbycross-cutsawsintermsofvalue,utilization,orspecificpro-duction targets. For the user, Easy-Scancontributes to a reduction of inspectioncostswithconcurrentlyincreasedproduc-tivity and consistently high quality. Fur-thermore,itprovidesamaximumamountofflexibility,sincetheanalysisparametersofthecameras–andthesortingcriteriaoftheoverallsystem–lendthemselvestoeasyandrapidmodification.

Thanks to Ranger, the Easy-Scansystemisheadedforsuccessinsteadofbarkingupthewrongtree.


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>> Whetherinfactory,logistics,orprocessautomation–when itcomes toautoma-tion,safetyandidentificationtechnology,SICK AG has available not only one ofthe world’s broadest product portfoliosbutitranks,inthisregardaswell,amongthe technological leaders. Numerous in-novations based on image-processingsensors and systems assist very suc-cessfully in developing and implement-ingindustry-orientedsolutions.Thetrendtowardatypeofimageprocessing,whichiscapable,asmuchaspossible,ofplug& play, as a technical and economical

From platform to application-oriented portfolio

ImageprocessingatSICKInrecentyears,imageprocessinghasevolvedintoadrivingforceofinnovationandafixedquantityinindustrialautomationtechnology.Basedontheexper-tiseofthesubsidiarySICKIVP,todaySICKAGhasatitsdisposalaplatformof image-processing technology fromwhichabroadportfolioof sensorandsystem solutions have developed that meet the most diverse requirementsdependingontheoperatingenvironmentandthetask.

Intelligent combination for flexible solutions

Fiber-opticphotoelectricswitches

alternative to complex vision systemshadbeenrecognizedyearsago,withthenecessaryexpertisebuiltupinresponse.Youcanfindoutmoreabouttheplatformon which the vision systems from SICKare based and about the versatile waysin which they are used in automation,safety, and identification technology atwww.sickinsight.com

>> Photoelectric switches with fiber-opticcablesconstitutethefirstchoicewherever littlespacefor installation isavailable.Transmitterandreceiverareaccommodatedinasinglehousingandinstalled in an easily accessible spot.Sheathed plastic or glass fiber cablescarry the light to the confined install-ing location. Apart from the detectionofobjects,fiber-opticcablesservingas“slender”accessfromthesensortotheobjectalsoallowthedetectionofgray-scale and color contrasts or fluores-cent markings. Consequently, the ap-plication field of fiber-optic sensors isbroad:Itincludes,amongotherthings,the semiconductor industry, electron-ics production, packaging machines,handling and assembly systems, pre-cision engineering, and diverse typesof special machine construction. It isobvious that thedifferent fieldsofap-plication cannot be served with a sin-glefiber-opticsystem–onlyintelligentcombinations of various sensor andfiber-optic cable designs permit com-petent complete solutions – even forexplosionareas.

Learn more about the sensor and fi-ber-optic cable portfolio from SICK atwww.sickinsight.com

OntheGattermax(GM)breadslicersfromMHSSchneidetechnikGmbH,C2000safety light curtains fromSICKensure that thebaker, confec-tioner,apprentice,orthefriendlysalesassistantatthebreadcounterareonlyslicingtherespectivebakeryproduce. >>Searchword:MHS

Lightcurtainforbreadslicer

Everyyear,theEECVCompanyhandles24milliontonsofironoreandapprox.4.5milliontonsofcoalattheEuropoortareaofRotterdam’sport.Laserscanners fromSICKmonitor themilesandmilesofbeltconveyors and control the world’s largest continuously operatingunloadingcrane. >>Searchword:EECV

Forhandlingandtransportofcoalandore

WhenwoodenslatsarebangingwithgreatforceagainstmechanicalstopsinastackingfacilitysuchastheydoatBien-HolzinLauterbach,thesen-sorsoperatinginthisenvironmentrequiremorethan“normal”robustness.Incaseslikethese,theWTB27-3photoelectricproximityswitchprovesitsworth:Itsshockresistanceisuptotentimesgreaterthandemandedbythestandardforopticalsensors. >>Searchword:Bien-Holz

Shockresistanceupto600gincreasesservicelife

Drivingcollision-freeandpositioningaccurately–ontheunmannedtrans-portvehiclesatSchlottGmbHinFreudenstadt,S300safetylaserscan-nersmanagetheautomatictrafficbetweentheelectroplatinglines,thehighbaywarehouseforcylinders,andtheprintingpresses. >>Searchword:SchlottGmbH

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Whenmountingspaceinamachinedoesnotevensufficeforminiaturesensors,photoelectricswitcheswithfiber-opticcablesoftenconstitutetheonlysolutionfordetectingobjects.Whenincreaseddemands,e.g.onrange,temperaturere-sistance,materialrobustness,orflexibleinstallationareaddedtothis,onlyanintelligentcombinationofsensordesignandfiber-opticcablecanprovidetheperfectsolution.

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UntiltheBalticSea“NordStream”pipelineisbuilt,the2,000-kilo-metre-long Yamal-Europe pipeline remains the most importantgaslineforconveyingRussiangasfromSiberiatoGermany.How-ever,measuringstationoperatorsandtransportationcompaniesatthenationalbordersfrequentlygetannoyedaboutlossesdueto thebillingprocesswhen relaying itonward into thegasnet-works.Thisisduetomeasuringequipmentthatisimpreciseandprone to breakdowns. The FLOWSIC600 from SICKMAIHAK isnowhelpingtosolvethisproblem.FollowinganinstallationattheMallnowtransferstationinBrandenburg,thestationatKondratkiintheEastofPolandisnowbeingmodernizedusingthishighlyprecise,low-maintenanceultrasonicmeter.

>> Around 33 billion cubic metres ofnatural gas flow to the West every yearthroughtheYamal-Europepipeline.About90%ofthisisconveyedfromKondratkitotheGermanbordernearFrankfurt(Oder)by EuRoPol Gaz, a Polish transportationcompany.Givensuchlargevolumes,theinterest inaccuratemeteringequipmentis naturally very high: “Even if measure-ments are only tenths of a percent out,large volumes of natural gas would bebilled incorrectly every day. That soonadds up,” explains Edward Sucharda,SICKPoland’sprojectmanager.

Whenthepipelinewasbuiltin1999,Kondratkiwasequippedwithconvention-almeteringtechnologyusingorificeme-

ters.As in-linesecondarymeasurementthe constructors installed turbine-typegas meters. Their disadvantages soonbecameapparent–theyneededfactoryoverhaulsandhigh-pressurecalibrationmuch more frequently than expected.Thatcosttimeandtensofthousandsofeurospermeteroneachoccasion.

Work convincing russian decision-makers bears fruitEuRoPol Gaz ultimately contractedSICK MAIHAK in Poland to install theFLOWSIC600 ultrasonic meter at theKondratki station. The decisive factor inthiswas themeter’s reliabilityandexcel-lent track record at the German station

inMallnow,wheretheoperators,theGer-man/RussiangassupplierWINGAS (Win-tershall/GAZPROM)hadtheFLOWSIC600fittedalready.“But itwasonlyafterwe’ddonealotofworkconvincingprimarilytheRussian decision-makers at GAZPROM,whowerestillveryattachedtoconvention-alturbine-typemeteringtechnology,”saysproduct manager Jörg Tretner, recallingnumerous meetings, presentations andcomparativemeasurementsinRussia.

The subsequent Kondratki ordernearly became a mammoth project. Asthestation’songoingoperationsneededtobedisturbedaslittleaspossible,theold turbine-type meters had to be re-movedoneafteranotherfromitssixmas-sivemeteringsections(each600mmindiameter)andtheFLOWSIC600metersinturnfittedperfectlyintheirplace.Conversion in record time with no break in operationsIn preparing and carrying out what wastherefore both tricky mechanical andelectrical conversion work SICK PolandwasassistedbyGazoprojekt, thePolishproject management firm, and by theexperts from SICK MAIHAK in Dresden.Everysingleparameter–suchasflangesizesandinternaldiameters–hadtobeadaptedtotheexistingfacility.Thecon-nectionoftheexistingvolumeconverteralsohadtobereadjustedintermsofboth

>> “It’s all about the successful com-binations of process-specific necessityontheonesidewith intelligentapplica-tion solutions on the other,” points outFrank Hehl, Head of Product Manage-ment.Thatoftenmeansthefewestmea-suring devices possible, yet as muchmeasuring capacity as required. SICKMAIHAK’s products feature a markedlybroad array of measurement technolo-gies.Therefore,weareable tooffer theideal solution for your monitoring job,even in explosion hazardous areas. Ontopofthiscomescustomersupportthatcoversengineering, commissioningandmaintenance. It is an all-round serviceforourcustomersthatleaveslittletobedesired.

Every industry has its specific re-quirements. It is therefore all the moreimportanttounderstandeachindividualsectorand its industry-specificprocess-

Better,fasterandwithgreaterprecision!Thereisnoendtosuchdemands–evenforthemeasurementofprocessgasesandmoni-toringofemissions.Increasinglyfewerpeoplehavetomeetmorerigid process specifications and stricter laws and environmentalregulations.Thatisalotofresponsibilityforeachandeveryone.SICKMAIHAKisconsciousofthisresponsibilityandseesitselfinanalysisandprocessmeasurementfieldasmuchmorethanjustaproviderofmeasuringdevicesandanalysissystems.SICKMAIHAKprovidesoptimumsolutionsforthemeasurementofgases,liquidsandparticlematter.Allfromasinglesourceinordertogiveourcus-tomerstotalconfidence.Sothatispossibletosimplyswitchoff!

es.Ourexpert team is familiarwith themarket and its challenges. Incinerationplants,powerstationsandsteelandce-mentworksarejustasmuchSICKMAI-HAK’sdomainas theoil, gas,chemicalandpetrochemicalindustries.

Weareneartoourcustomersallovertheworld– inmore than50countries.Aninternationalpresenceofappreciablevalue.WesupplycentrallyfromGermanyandyetensurepersonalsupportforourcustomerswherevertheymaybe.

And sometimes it’s that “somethingextra” that money just can’t buy. SICKMAIHAK.

ultrasonic meters optimize gas transfers on the Yamal-europe pipeline:

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frequencyandsignal level. Inorderthatthevolumeconvertercould–asplanned– be swapped out at a later date, themeasuringsystemwasprovidedwithad-ditionalsignaloutputs.

Theconversion,includingthestagedtestsrecommendedbySICKMAIHAKandthecraneworkwithequipmentweighingmanytons,wasthencarriedoutinrecordtime of just five weeks. Inflow sectionsandgasmeterswereremovedfromeachmeasuringline,withnewflowcondition-ers, inlet sections and meters fitted intheirplace.With24giantthreadedboltsand48nutsforeachone,thelabourersusedtorquewrenchestoscreweveryin-dividualflangeconnectiontight.

In total 50 tons of equipment wasinstalled.EachsectionofpipeandeachmeterwereprovidedintheprocesswithmaterialcertificatestoEN10204.Evenallofthesmallerassemblypartshavegottheir own “passport”. “The documenta-tionweighedjustasmuchasthemateri-als,”saysEdwardSuchardawithasmile.

high pressure flow calibration In order to achieve the best possiblemeasurementresults, theFLOWSIC600meters, including inflow sections andflowconditioners,werecalibratedintheBernoulliLaboratoryat theNMI(Neder-lands Meetinstituut). This was done atoperating pressure of 62 bar and withgas flows of 800 to 16,000 m3/h. Thecalibration made it possible to reducetheinaccuracytoaminimum.

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With the LFT, SICK is presenting a new type of level measurement system for nearly all water- and oil-based liquids. The combina-tion of TDR technology (time domain reflectometry) and a highly resistant coaxial measuring probe made of stainless steel results in a maximum degree of independence from liquid properties as well as installing and ambient conditions.

Simple operation, high degree of reliabilityThe start-up of the LFT is rather simple. Pressing just one button sets the switch-ing points, changes over the switching outputs between NC and NO contacts, presets the hysteresis for the switching points, and determines the actual mea-suring range along the coaxial probe. Finally, thanks to its sensor technology, the LFT provides high availability. The device lacks any moving parts that might thus potentially be prone to malfunction. Consequently, the LFT is virtually wear-free and maintenance-free.

Wide range of applications Typical fields of use for the LFT are con-tainers and tanks in water management, machine construction, machine tools, in plant construction, and in facility man-agement technology. In these areas, the nearly wear-free and maintenance-free device proves its high degree of accuracy and robustness with respect to the most diverse filling materials, including cool-ants, grinding and hydraulic oils, or clean-ing, degreasing, and disinfecting agents.

>> With gauge lengths nearly free from dead zones, ranging from 30 to 1,980 mm, the G ¾ A and, respectively, ¾” NPT connection threads as well as the teach-in configuration via a single button, the LFT level measurement system is suitable as an overfill protection particularly for small to medium-size containers and tanks.

Great precision in any conditionsThe special feature of the LFT – please refer to the accompanying info box – is the innovative measuring principle, which involves feeding low-energy mi-crowaves into a stainless steel coaxial probe. When they reach the surface of the liquid medium, a portion of the elec-tromagnetic impulses is reflected. Based on the duration that passes until the re-flected impulses arrive at the sensing head, the device calculates the current filling level with an accuracy of only few millimeters. This technology makes the detection of filling levels with the LFT independent of such influencing factors as installation, shape of container and filling medium, since the ambient con-ditions prevailing within the measuring probe are firmly defined and free from interference at all times. If the physical attributes of the liquids change, the LFT does not require reconfiguration.

Analog and switching outputs usable individuallyBy employing the LFT, users can solve their detection of filling levels individu-ally. Apart from a 4-20 mA analog out-put, the LFT also features four switching outputs that can be programmed sepa-rately, e.g. as full, demand, or empty in-dication. As a result, the more switching points need to be detected, the more economical the LFT is by comparison to separate level switches. If a high/low level control needs to be realized, e.g. for pump control between minimum and maximum levels, it is possible to couple two switching points.

>> Detecting filling levels constitutes an essential safety feature for nearly all storage tanks. The same applies to pipes whose dry running must be de-tected early on in order to protect the connected pumps.

Evaluation of vibration frequency The LFV is designed as a vibration level switch; it can detect filling levels in tanks and pipes independent of the properties of the filling medium such as density, viscosity, or the dielectric constant. The vibration element of the sensor – at 40 mm very compact in size – is operated by piezoelectric means, vibrating in its mechanical resonance frequency. Intense external vibrations or even changing the filling media do not impair the reliable function of the LFV. When the vibrating fork – either as a maximum or minimum value en-coder depending on the function – is covered or, respectively, exposed by the medium, the frequency changes. The electronics of the LFV recognizes this and issues a switching signal via the transistor output.

Integrated monitoring of function The electronics of the LFV is accom-modated in a robust stainless steel housing. The dimensions of the con-nection threads are optionally ¾” or 1”. The vibrating fork is made of stain-less steel. As for the food variant, it is polished, thus endowing it with the reduced roughness required for this application. At the same time, this ver-sion features tri-clamp connections

With the LFV, SICK presents a compact level sensor with a vibration fork at the 2008 Hanover Fair. The device is suited for detecting liquids in storage tanks as well as in pipes. In addition to a design intended for process engineering, the LFV is also available as a variant that is compatible with hygienic standards for use in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.

and dairy couplings in compliance with DIN 11851. Thus, the LFV has the ro-bustness necessary for each respec-tive application – especially since it is specified for process temperatures from –40 °C to +150 °C. During oper-ation, the vibration level switch con-tinuously checks the vibrating fork for corrosion or dam-ages, detecting any loss of vibrations as well as any interruption of the connection to the piezoelectric drive.

The LFV consti-tutes the optimum supplement to LFT level measurement system as well as SICK’s entire portfo-lio of level measure-ment technology. Depending on the application, the cli-ent may choose the optimum solution from various prod-ucts – see also the accompanying info box.

Further product information:www.sick.com/lft

Level switch and continuous level measurement system in one package

Innovative technology in a combined level sensor

Vibration level switch for storage tanks and pipes

Detects filling level and protects against dry running

>> Level measurement technology at SICK

Both in continuous measurement and level detection of liquids, bulk ma-terials, and sediments, SICK offers solutions based on different active principles – from radar, ultrasound, guided microwave to laser with pulse or time-of-flight-measurement all the way to capacitive sensors, pressure and vibration level switches as well as electromagnetic rotating paddle systems. Since numerous applications call for more than merely standard devices, there are also solutions that have ATEX approval, are designed for higher temperatures up to 800 °C.

>> Time domain reflectometry

The measuring principle of the LFT is based on the so-called time domain reflectometry (TDR). This involves a method for detection and analysis of run lengths and reflective character-istics of electromagnetic waves and signals. Initial insights in the area of time domain reflectometry were gathered as early as the 1930s. In the 1960s, the technology was used for localizing cable breakages and crimp-ing. The late 1960s and early 1970s saw the first applications in chemistry. However, the breakthrough of the new technology came only in 1980 in the geosciences – among other things, with respect to determining the volu-metric water content in the ground. Today the TDR technology finds use for measuring length and localizing sources of interference, as well as the measurement of moisture, conductiv-ity and filling level, e.g. in the LFT.

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>> The new complete series of the V18V, MH15V, and IMF, available for the first time from SICK and aimed

Due to an ideal mix of product per-formance and features, the new op-tical and inductive sensors defy the extreme challenges posed by use at food and beverage producers.

>> In terms of installation, the MZ2Q-C series was designed for the C-slot mod-els produced by leading manufacturers of pneumatic cylinders. Because of short overtravel, minimal hysteresis, and short response times, the sensors ensure very accurate detection of the set switching points.

The IO Link version now offers the possibility of integrating the sensor into the controller and thus into the visualiza-tion of a machine.

The MZ2Q C-slot – the world’s first teachable cylinder sensor with two independent switching points – is now available in the popular IO Link version.

extremely short M18 housing allows mounting even in confined spaces. Moreover, the designers attached spe-cial importance to a sensor construc-tion that is durable and adapted to the needs of cleaning. Inductive sensors of the IMF series also present themselves as sturdy and highly efficient. Their waterproof IP 69K housing is made of an extremely robust blend of stainless steel (316L/1.4404) and FDA-certified PPS plastic, defying the harshest loads in everyday use – even at temperatures from –40 °C to +100 °C. The IMF se-ries includes two sizes: IMF12 und IMF18. Both are available with single and double sensing range.

Certificates from independent in-stitutions such as Ecolab and John-sonDiversey concerning resistance against cleaning chemicals, as well as from Fraunhofer Institute with respect to seal tightness in protection class IP 69K confirm the high level of robust-ness. For the user, this means higher machine availability through reliable sensor technology.

The new Flexi Soft is a highly efficient modular safety controller designed for user-friendly start-up; because of its scalability, the device can be adapted effectively to the demands of the safety application. Its strengths include intuitive user software, allowing very easy combination of functional elements and logic functions, as well as extended possibilities toward fieldbus integration.



Position detection with magnetic cylinder sensors

Added value: IO link versions now available

>> The CPU is the basic module of the safety controller. Following the drag&drop principle, the necessary sen-sors and actuators can be parameter-ized and “wired” easily to the Flexi Soft module selected beforehand. The logic editor provides a large number of dif-

ferent logic and functional components. It is possible to connect up to 12 Flexi Soft modules to the CPU, setting the limit of the system at 96 inputs and 48 outputs. The series offers multichannel input modules, I/O mixed modules, relay modules, as well as fieldbus modules for

Flexi Soft – the safety controller that just simplifies things

Flexible due to modularity

integration into the standard controller. In terms of input, the extension modules permit integration of any safety sensor, including, among other things, SICK’s entire sensor portfolio. In using intelli-gent safety sensors from SICK, such as the S300 and S3000 safety laser scan-ners or the C4000 safety light curtains, the user may opt for the CPU with EFI (Enhanced Function Interface). In this scenario, the electro-sensitive protec-tive devices communicate directly with the controller, permitting the implemen-tation of functions such as switching of protective fields via Flexi Soft.

In order to save time in case of re-placement, the Flexi Soft features a memory connector that contains the entire configuration, which it loads au-tomatically to the CPU following replace-ment.

Ideal due to adaptability – from small to largeThe safety controller grows module after module depending on the assignment. Integration into fieldbus environments and the associated bidirectional com-munication between sensors, actuators, controllers, and the control level make Flexi Soft particularly interesting for small to medium-sized machines.

New range of sensors for the food industry

Hygienic, robust, and versatile

>> Featuring a length of only 24 mm, the MZT8 is among the most space-saving magnetic cylinder sensors on the mar-ket. Another highlight is its user-friend-liness – achieved, among other things, by the possibility of one-hand installation and the captive mounting screw, which cannot fall out while the sensor is fixed into the cylinder slot.

Since the sensor element of the MZT8 is located toward the front of the

The new MZT8 magnetic cylinder sensor from SICK offers a whole range of in-novations. SICK’s ASIC chip technology permits one of the shortest construc-tion designs in combination with utmost accuracy. Due to the new design and the novel manufacturing process, the MZT8 achieves first-rate results in terms of handling and tightness.

housing, the device can detect piston po-sitions without any loss of stroke. In do-ing so, it achieves consistently high accu-racy: scattering amounts to only +/–5%.

The MZT8 is suitable for harsh op-erating conditions. The materials are resistant, among other things, against cutting oils and coolants. Due to a new manufacturing process, the housing is completely tight and the electronics are thus protected from moisture.

Magnetic cylinder sensor benefits from new technologies

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at the food & beverage sector, are highly efficient solutions for reliable processes.

The new V18V series of photoelec-tric switches offers new, patented sen-sitivity adjustment, “touch teach-in,” optimized materials, extremely long ranges, and an extended temperature range of up to 100 °C. The MH15V family of photoelectric switches in an


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Safety engineering with Safexpert® 5.5

NormManager ensures up-to-dateness of applied standards and directives

Changes and amendments are common in the sphere of standards, directives, and regulations. The “NormManager” in Safexpert 5.5 is able to cope with this situation: With this software tool, it is possible to comply safely and easily with the obligation of having current standards and directives ready and of updating the status of the data continuously.

Space-saving, fast, and suitable for hand protection – that’s the new V300 WS safety camera system from SICK. It is the first device of this kind hazardous points protecting that meets control category 3 in accordance with EN 954-1 or, respectively, PL d according to EN ISO 13849-2 and SIL2 according to IEC 61508 that are not covered by safety light curtains.

>> With the vision system, it is now pos-sible to monitor operating areas on as-sembly, handling, and industrial robots, test equipment as well as other operable workstations and facilities involving cy-clical or sporadic intervention with op-timum safety and in a barrier-free way. The new system, mounting, and connec-tion design allows, in some cases, enor-mous cost savings. Even as a single sen-sor, the V300 WS generates a protective field for machine apertures up to 1 m by 1 m. If larger monitoring areas are re-

quired, two devices can be synchronized with each other via a serial input, thus doubling the size of the protective field. This also allows implementing protective measures diagonally across.

>> Purged of redundant elements and integrated into just one pair of sensors, the C4000 Palletizer in the Standard and Advanced versions solves the prob-lem. It was possible to manage without numerous component parts, e.g. muting sensors, signal lamps, safety switches. Because of these reduced sources of error, the C4000 increases plant avail-ability permanently. The multiscan and reduced resolution functions serving as invisible helpers in the background

In the area of final logistics, workers need to be protected from dangerous movements in case of inadvertent access; materials, on the other hand, need to move in and out without any hindrance. Typically, today a complex muting construction differentiates between humans and material.

Under the label of OS2000, SICK will be presenting at the 2008 Hanover Fair the world’s first safety laser scanner system approved for outdoor use. It combines the hardware and software solution of a well-tried LMS laser measurement system, specifically designed for outdoor applications, with the safety level of the UE4470 safety controller already certified as a safety component.

>> The OS2000 involves the evaluation by the UE4470 safety controller of moni-toring and test signals that originate from up to three LMS depending on the task. The controller takes on the sensor-related linking of the LMS, the evaluation of their output signals as well as controlling the cyclical testing of the sensors by means of test targets. The functional principle of the OS2000 is protected by patent law, and it complies with the requirements of Perfor-mance Level d according to ISO 13849-1 as well as SIL2 according to IEC 62061. This was confirmed in late 2007 on the part of TÜV Rheinland by certifying the pattern evaluation test for stationary and mobile use with ranges of up to 20 m.

Wide range of usesThe OS2000 can be used in any place where outdoor hazardous areas need

to be monitored horizontally or verti-cally. This includes securing doors and gates, crane facilities, manned and unmanned vehicles, shipping facilities such as bascule bridges or sluice gates, rail tracks or conveying systems.

The OS2000 has rendered obso-lete the special operating permits for outdoor facilities that were required in the past due to lack of certified sensor technology.

provide for even more productivity. The device tolerates damaged pallets as well as remnants of packaging materials and straps for securing loads.




Safety camera system

For protection in compliance with control category 3

Safety light curtain optimizes productivity and minimizes downtimes

Utmost availability integrated

Certified by TÜV Rheinland

OS2000 – the world’s first outdoor safety scanner system

>> NormManager makes it possible to be up-to-date constantly with respect to stan-dards and directives without investing sub-stantial resources and to incorporate this information directly into the development of equipment. Integrating NormManager in the CE process also allows checking, per mouse click, applied standards and directives for ongoing projects as to their up-to-dateness. The update results can be adopted directly into Safexpert® projects in progress.

Via an online database, NormMan-ager provides access to more than two million data sets. Whether the issue in-volves a current standard, a repealed di-rective, or a transitional period – the re-sults of the enquiries and status checks as well as the substance of possible changes are displayed on the screen within a matter of seconds.

NormManager can be used separately or in conjunction with Safexpert.Safety engineering with NormManager in Safexpert means quick retrieval instead of lengthy searches, without overlooking anything in the process.

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On to new markets

Laser measurement in its most compact designFor the first time at the 2008 Hanover Fair, SICK will present the new LMS100 laser measurement system. High detection capacity in any environment, inte-grated distance measurement, dynamically switching monitoring fields, and a variety of interfaces distinguish the lightweight and energy-saving device.

>> The LMS100 complements SICK’s portfolio of measuring scanners and is cur-rently available in two versions: for indoor use in IP 65 enclosure rating or in IP 67 enclosure rating with integrated heating and fog correction for outdoor applica-tions. Linkage to an automation or moni-toring system can be realized via Ethernet, RS-232, and a CAN bus. Furthermore, the LMS100 features two switching inputs, one encoder input, as well as three switch-ing outputs. The target markets of the

LMS100 include container handling, ser-vice robotics, site protection and monitor-ing perimeters, traffic-related applications, automated agricultural vehicles, as well as various control and monitoring functions in order picking and intralogistics.

>> If the objective is to read a code when an object is at a standstill or moving at low speed, the ICR840-2 constitutes the ideal solution – particularly since it pro-vides extremely high resolution due to its 1.3 megapixel optics. As a code reader for standstill or high conveying speeds, the new ICR845-2 is the best choice, be-cause it can take and evaluate up to 60 images per second. In addition to its high

The ICR series of code readers will have a new generation of devices in store at the 2008 Hanover Fair. It features better reading performance, shorter evalu-ation times, and even more simplified operation.

speed of up to 12m/s, the ICR850-2 offers the benefit that even in case of a large image field, it can still decode a code with low resolution.

>> By means of the new CDF600 con-necting box, the CLV630 – like all of the other barcode scanners of the CLV6xx series from SICK – can be integrated easily into PROFIBUS I/O networks.

By the way: In terms of connecting technology, the CLV6xx product family is compatible with the CLV42x-CLV45x

Also for Food & Beverage

Laser scanner offers data output in desired format Simple parameterization, high scanning performance, and an integrated Ether-net gateway are some of the highlights of the new CLV630/CLV640 series of la-ser scanners from SICK. Thanks to fast clock frequencies and an optional optical window made of plastic, the devices are not only suitable for warehousing and conveying engineering but also for use in the food and beverage industries.

product family, permitting easy switching to the new generation of scanners.


For fast and reliable quality inspection

Inspector – An intelligent vision solution in an easy-to-use sensor

>> The Inspector was developed for the most diverse fields of application. Its ro-bust and reliable design makes it perfect for the toughest environments, such as in the automotive industry. As well, the Inspector’s intelligent and evaluation pro-cesses enable it to keep up in the packag-ing industry with its fast speeds.

Automatic parts inspection: simple and reliable, like never beforeEfficient like a camera and easy-to-handle like a standard photoelectric sensor – these are the attributes the Inspector com-bines in an unprecedented way. The sen-sor features its own light source, standard ring light or unique dome light– integrated

At the 2008 Hanover Industrial Fair, SICK will present, for the first time, the new Inspector, a compact, user-friendly, and pre-cise 2D vision sensor with integrated lighting, image evalua-tion, and Ethernet interface. The Inspector can check parts in any position and orientation and reliably determine in real-time whether objects pass or fail.

Innovations concerning code readers

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in the IP 67 metal housing. The dome light offers an advantage when working with glossy or reflective surfaces. It provides a very robust image – the key to solving many vision applications. With other vision sensors on the market, this is only possible using elaborate and expensive external light solutions.

The Inspector provides several pos-sibilities of configuration – from simple teach-in with just a signal on the teach wire to external teaching of new parts contours and all the way to PC-assisted configura-tion. Configuration via PC provides fast teach-in within a few steps. Expert param-eters ultimately allow solving even more complex tasks.

Reliable quality assurance in any orientationInspecting parts with the Inspector does not require the objects to be in exactly the same orientation. Irrespective of the part’s position and orientation, the sensor’s soft-ware algorithms evaluate the contour, edge pixels, or gray value pixel sums of each test object within a few milliseconds. There is no need for a trigger signal – as soon as the object is within the measure-ment field, image capture of the part takes place. The rapid image evaluation allows parts inspection even in high-speed processes, e.g. inspection of labels, print, and closing processes in the packaging and beverage industries. In the automo-tive field, the typical applications include assembly inspection of components.

The Inspector from SICK – a decision for quality!







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>> Multi-functional switching outputs for stand-by, preset, and additional system

Ranges of up to 220 m, integrated velocity monitoring, as well as an extraordinary price-performance ratio – these are some of the fea-tures offered by the new DME4000 laser measurement device from SICK. Due to an optional cooled housing, it can be used for measur-ing the distances of objects even at high ambient temperatures up to +80 °C or in outdoor areas.

>> Doing without an evaluation unit is possible if the OD sensor head is integrated directly into the automa-tion system, e.g. of a robot or a han-dling system, via an RS422 interface. Speaking of sensor head, in this re-gard, the new series offers eight vari-ants overall for five different measur-ing areas – from the close-range ver-sion (24 – 26 mm) to the long-range model (300 – 700 mm). With respect

OD Precision – the name of the fifth generation of displacement sensors from SICK is at the same time programmatic. Improved precision, linearity, extremely fine resolutions, and measuring algorithms optimized to materials – OD Precision ensures fulfill-ment of the highest quality requirements – if needed also without an evaluation unit.

to the sensor heads for shorter mea-suring distances, both versions with an extremely small and a wide light spot are available. Use of a wide light spot provides for averaging across a greater area, eliminating possible influencing factors such as scratches on the sur-face. Another highlight of the OD Preci-sion is the measurement of glass thick-ness, for which the system requires merely one sensor head.

Flexible evaluation possibilities The OD Precision series offers two evalu-ation units – optionally, NPN or PNP – each of which can be connected to a maximum of three optical heads. The internal processing of the values from the sensors permits the solution of tasks for which the most important aspect is differential measurement, e.g. of thick-ness, planarity, or centricity. In order to render this functionality usable in the easiest way possible, the designers at-tached special importance to very simple operability. Thanks to resolutions and a degree of precision improved yet again, the OD Precision provides extremely exact results in this context. It does so even when things have to move fast, as the measuring and output rate reaches up to 10 kHz.

OD Precision is the right decision when the thing that counts is µm-precise, distance-measuring quality control, fine positioning, or classification of objects.

>> Whether elevator, automatic door, or-der-picking rack, or conveyor belt – the SLG is a reliable and installation-friendly solution for numerous types of prob-lems. The system is available optionally in a flat or narrow housing made of ex-truded plastic. The various mounting fix-tures, which can be modified specifically to clients’ wishes, provide for optimum attachment of the SLG. Transmitter and receiver are optically synchronized. The light grid features easily legible diodes to serve as alignment aids during start-up.

Per teach-in: different resolutions in one device The SLG offers, for the first time, the pos-sibility of adjusting the beam technology and thus the resolution only in the start-up phase, without the need to specify it beforehand when ordering. With respect to parallel-beam technology, the SLG provides a resolution of 40 mm; using cross-beam technology, this value can be improved to 25 mm. All of the adjust-ments take place via a capacitive teach element, which is integrated and protect-ed within the housing.

Reasonably priced, compact, user-friendly – the SLG is the smart solution among light grids.

For elevators, automatic doors, and industrial applications

Smart light grid solutions For the first time at the 2008 Hanover Fair, SICK will present the new SLG light grid. The “smart light grid” is available in two housing variants, and it features, an absolute novelty, integrated teach-in optionally for either parallel- or cross-beam technology. The SLG is suited for monitoring heights from 200 mm to 1,400 mm.



For indoor and outdoor use

Distance measurement per laser: long range, reduced costs

Precision is tradition, in the fifth generation as well

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functions, a device display with the entire data provided at a glance, as well as a particularly user-friendly installation and alignment design constitute additional ad-vantages of the lightweight and compact device. Important fact for internationally operating OEMs and plant builders: the certifications of the DME4000 according to CSA and UL have been granted.



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>> The DFS60s are rotary position sen-sors for motors used in machine and plant construction. The device is very ro-bust and at the same time very precise; it is not affected either by eccentricity effects or leakage currents and features an operating temperature range from –20 °C to +100 °C as well as line num-bers from 1 to 65,536. With one face mount and one servo flange for solid

The incremental hollow-shaft encoders of the DFS60 series leave nothing to be desired in terms of installation. Starting immediately, the position sensors are available in every mechanical design common in industry. That certainly constitutes one reason why in the USA, the encoder received the “Product of the year” award in „Plant engineering magazine“.


>> The individual sensor systems com-plement each other to form an integra-tion-friendly solution, offering a good price-performance ratio.

Position detection, fine positioning on stack compartments, double-depth monitoring of compartment occupan-cy, and wireless data transmission – all of these features come with the all-inclusive sensor package for aisle stackers from SICK.

Perfect position detection The DME4000 laser distance measuring system is ideally suited for detecting the position of the aisle stacker relative to the aisle. It features ranges of up to 220 m, integrated velocity control, as well as mul-tifunctional switching outputs, e.g. for pre-set distance values or pre-failure message, though they can also be programmed as in-puts. Thanks to a temperature range from +55 °C to –40 °C, the DME4000 is also suited for use in freezer storage facilities.

With respect to fine positioning the lift-ing attachment of the aisle stacker, the perfect solution is the new DMP3 posi-tion finder – on the one hand, because it manages without a reflector, and sec-ondly, because it features extraordinarily high reproducibility and thus depend-able positioning. The only fine position-ing sensor on the market, it is capable of saving two separate positions for stor-age deposition and retrieval.

Stack compartment occupied?The answer to that question is supplied by the new DS30 distance sensor. To this end, it peers into the respective stack compartment before pick-up or transfer of the load. Because of its two switching outputs, the DS30 is suited particularly for checking occupancy in double-depth storage compartments.

Mobile communication per lightThe new ISD400 photoelectric data trans-mission device maintains permanent con-tact between the aisle stacker and the su-perimposed control system over distances of up to 160 m and a transmission rate of 3 Mbaud. The ISD400 is extremely com-pact in size, and due to its display, it pro-vides a high degree of user-friendliness in terms of parameterization, alignment, or status requests.

Sensor technology in one package – the perfect solution for aisle stackers!

shafts, as well as blind hollow shafts and through hollow shafts with five metric and three non-metric diameters, it covers all of the common installation scenarios.

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High-end technology and openness to systems

SafetyPLUS® – the added portion of performance

Safety technology is important concerning all phases of the machine life cycle. With its safetyPLUS philoso-

phy, SICK is your partner for complete safety applications at any time.

Eighteen mechanical designs available

Which variant is required?Multi-level measurement with long rangeThe LD MRS scans and measures si-multaneously by means of four parallel levels – quite important, for instance, to compensate for the pitching of a vehicle or to detect gradients. In addition, for each measurement and level, it detects up to three consecutive reflections, and all this at a range from 0.3 m to 50 m at 10 % remission. Four parallel scanning levels as well as multi-pulse evaluation make the LD MRS particularly suitable for outdoor use. This means that the LD MRS is highly resistant to windshield contamination and that it can work reli-ably in any weather and light conditions.

New product announcement

“Measuring accuracy in any weather”

By virtue of these superb outdoor capa-bilities, the LD MRS is especially usable for areas such as ports, security, as well as commercial vehicles, e.g. cleaning vehicles and agricultural machinery. The LD MRS thus completes SICK’s already known and proven family of outdoor products, the LMS2XX and the LD LRS.

Serial production of the LD MRS will be-gin in the third quarter of 2008. >> The LD MRS is the automation ver-

sion of the ibeo LUX laser scanner that was developed for the automotive sector. Distinguished chiefly by its robustness in all types of weather, it works reliably in any kind of light and weather conditions – even in snow, rain, dust, or darkness.

Day or night, no matter what the weather – the LD MRS laser scanner makes it possible to warn, for instance, the driver of a snow groomer or com-bine harvester of obstacles or protect facilities from unauthorized entry.

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ISD400DMP3

Sensor technology package for aisle stacker in high-bay warehouses

Best idea for aisle stackers

>> In addition to high-end technology and openness to systems, SICK attaches particular importance to the simplic-ity of safety products, for only they offer the essential added efficiency in terms of construction, programming, start-up, and maintenance. Examples of this con-ception are the C4000 Palletizer safety light curtain, which permits muting with-out muting sensors, the new V300 as an alternative to light grids, unrivalled in terms of easy installation, or the modu-lar Flexi Soft safety controller featuring modules that are only 22.5 mm wide. In conjunction with SICK’s range of ser-vices and consulting, SICK complements the PLUS in terms of service for clients.

By April 2008, you will be able to find out about SICK’s safety competence in the new “Guide to Safe Machinery” or during your visit to SICK at the 2008 Ha-nover Fair.

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Robustness, easy and cost-effective handling, as well as assembly result in utmost availability. Appropriate accessories for muting appli-cations, e.g. omega holders and partially mounted muting arms com-plete the new family of device and mirror columns from SICK. >> Search word: Mirror columns

New robust device and mirror columns

With the emergency stop pushbuttons of the ES21 series, SICK is con-sistently expanding its product portfolio in safety technology further.

>> Search word: Emergency stop

Emergency stop pushbuttons supplement portfolio of safety products

The magnetic safety switches of the RE series constitute the optimum solution for safe monitoring of hoods, hatches, or doors on machinery, since they master tolerances in door guides and machine openings, with-stand harsh environmental conditions, and are free from wear and main-tenance. >> Search word: RE-series

Ideal protection for hoods, doors, and hatches

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Sensor technology, controllers, engineering, and service comprising integrated safety solutions – that is what sens:Control from SICK rep-resents. The strengths of this comprehensive concept are related to its user-friendliness, modularity, and integrative capacity. >> Search word: sens:Control

sens:Control – Integrated safe control solutions

>> Join us to gain an overview of the lat-est developments by one of the world’s most innovative sensor suppliers. Clearly structured according to task settings, the stand will familiarize you with sensor solutions from A to Z. Whether you wish to obtain a general overview or talk with one of our expert – it’s entirely up to you. If your automation tasks are what mat-ters, we are the place for you to find your solution. So call on us – we are looking forward to it.

Terrific: Getting to know new products and winning We will show our appreciation for your visit with a very special thank you.

Innovative products and solutions deserve innovative presenta-tion. Exactly! This year you can find both in Hall 9 at the Hanover Trade Fair. A large number of new products and solutions will be introduced in the unique atmosphere of a new, interesting exhibi-tion stand.

Sensor technology solutions from SICK for factory and logistics automation:

Welcome to the marketplace of innovations

Get to know our innovations and win attractive prizes, e.g. an 80GB iPod, a Nikon reflex camera set, a special navigation system for hiking, and many other prizes.

Legendary: SICK’ after-fair partyOn Wednesday, 23 April, it is on again – SICK’s after-work party: starting at 6 p.m., with excellent music, culinary delights from the Black Forest, and a clean, crisp brew from Rothaus Brewery on tap.

A fabulous opportunity to finish off a successful day at the fair. You shouldn’t miss it.

>> Visit us:

from 21 – 25 April 2008Hall 9, Stand F54

More about SICK at the 2008 HMI:www.sick.de/hmi

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>> In February 2008, SICK Czech Repub-lic received accreditation from DATech for the inspection of protective measures on machines and plants, the inspection of electrical equipment of machines, and for determining stopping/run-down times of dangerous machine movements.

In today’s economic world, an accredi-tation fulfills an important role. Via the accreditation, an independent institution confirms that an agency is competent to carry out a specified activity with a high de-gree of reliability and the required quality.

By obtaining this successful rec-ommendation from DATech concern-ing accreditation in accordance with EN ISO 17020, the Czech subsidiary has succeeded, as yet another affiliated company, in providing evidence of its competence to complete safety-oriented inspections of machines and facilities.

>> Correct application of standards and directives is an essential element in the construction of machines and plants. In the context of a two-day seminar, partici-pants learn how to draw up a risk analysis with subsequent validation by means of an assembled functional facility. One of the most important standards is EN ISO

Planning of a machine and plant according to safety-related aspects

Joint seminar of SICK and SEW Eurodrives companies

For inspecting protective measures on equipment

SICK Czech Republic accredited according to EN ISO 17020

>> As of 1 April 2008, SICK Sensors Ltd. is selling products and solutions in fac-tory and logistics automation in Israel. The fact that the company also commands its own development and manufacturing ca-pacities sets it apart from sole distributors, endowing it with a special position on the Israeli market.

SICK Sensors Ltd. has emerged from an assets deal with the encoder producer Netzer Ltd. SICK Sensors has been so far a Technology Center for SICK’s Encoder Division, developing and producing En-coders based on its Capacitive Technol-ogy. The headquarters of the enterprise comprising 25 qualified engineers and employees are located in Misgav/North-ern Israel. SICK Sensors will offer to the Israeli customers enhanced technical support capabilities and diverse mar-keting tools, such as a local Website in Hebrew, direct supplies from local stock, etc., all in line with SICK’s traditional top-of-the-line customer support.

In October of 2007, SICK Australia organized a great party to celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary. At the same time, the event with about 150 guests provided a festive setting to see the general manager and founder, Peter Horman, off to his well earned retirement.

>> With sensors for the textile industry, in-spection solutions for steel processing, as well as barcode readers and photoelectric switches for automation and safety tech-nology, Peter Horman and his colleagues made the first steps in a market that was still dominated by other suppliers in 1982. The early product portfolio of the fledgling subsidiary included commercial agency products that enabled SICK to develop as a competent solution provider. Thus, even in the early years, SICK served in Australia as a comprehensive and competent one-

SICK Australia celebrates anniversary

25 years “down under”

stop supplier in the area of automation technology. This “standing” among clients became the basis on which economic suc-cess developed: Today SICK is recognized as market leader in Australia and New Zealand in many fields.

Members of SICK’s Executive and Su-pervisory Boards, employees, colleagues, and fellow travelers from 25 years as well as numerous clients would not pass the opportunity to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of SICK Australia in October 2007 at the Melbourne Aquarium. One man stood at the center of attention: Peter Horman, the founder and general manager, was honored for his achieve-ment and commitment, and seen off to his well-deserved retirement. That retire-ment, though, will probably not always be as calm as it sounds, because the company will be able to retain Peter Hor-man in an advisory role, making his ex-pertise available to SICK’s sales offices in the People’s Republic of China and in Taiwan as well.

Development, production, and sales under one roof

Go-ahead for subsidiary in Israel

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The founder and general manager of SICK Australia, Peter Horman, was honored by Gisela Sick and Markus Paschmann (right)

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Subsidiaries are celebrating!35 years of SICK France: founded on 28 Oct. 1972

15 years of SICK Taiwan: founded on 28 Jan. 1993

15 years of SICK Sweden: founded on 17 March 1993

5 years of SICK MAIHAK China: founded on 01 Jan. 2003

5 years of SICK China: founded on 01 April 2003

More information on training courses and seminars at: www.sick.com/seminareNow available with the new 2008 seminar program for download!

13849-1, the changes to which will be treated in greater detail based on the re-alistic practical example. By way of conclu-sion, participants will discuss each of the suggested solutions.

Current dates: 27–28 May 2008 and 16–17 Sept. 2008

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>> The series of articles focuses on the essential directives relevant for machine construction.

As well, the “rules and regulations” panel of experts is also monitoring cur-rent reforms in the area of New Approach (according to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Art. 95).

Sometimes, changes of directives also have considerable repercussions

Currently and in the years ahead, there will be changes – in some cases substantial – with respect to EU directives, national regulations, and numerous standards. SICK is following this process with its own “rules and regulations” panel of ex-perts, who on a regular basis will be reporting in this issue of SICKinsight and upcoming ones about what is “norm”al at the moment.

European Directives

Standards listed in Official Journal of the EU Note

Machinery Directiveold 98/37/E

Current communication in EU Official Journal (06 Nov. 2007): http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:C:2007:264:0001:0057:EN:PDF

Valid until 29 Dec. 2009

Machinery Directivenew 2006/42/EC

Applicable as of 29 Dec. 2009 No transitional period!

EN 60204-1:2006-06 Safety of machinery – Electrical equipment of machines – Part 1: General requirements

Listed for the Machinery Directive since 06 Nov. 2007Transitional period for previous standard: 31 May 2009Please note! Listing also for the Low-Voltage Directive since 01 Feb. 2008

EN 1088: 1995-12 Safety of machinery – Interlocking devices associated with guards – Principles for design and selection

The change of EN 1088/A1:2007-04 is binding as of 30 April 2008

EN ISO 10218-1:2006-06 Robots for industrial environments – Safety – Part 1: Robot

A correction of DIN EN ISO 10218-1 was newly published on 10 Aug. 2007! The change/AC was published on 06 Nov. 2007 and is applicable

EN 775: Industrial robots; safety Withdrawn! Replaced by EN 10218-1

EN 848-1:2007-02 Safety of woodworking machines – One side molding machines with rotating tool – Part 1: Single spindle vertical molding machines

EN 848-2:2007-07 Part 2: Single spindle hand fed/integrated fed routing machines

Newly applicable!Transitional period for previous standards: 30 Aug. 2008

EN 848-3:2007-03 Safety of woodworking machines – One side molding machines with rotating tool – Part 3: Numerical control (NC) boring ma-chines and routing machines

Please note, not yet listed!In this case, the previous standard is still applicable!

EN ISO 13849-1:2006-11 Safety of machinery – Safety-related parts of control systems – Part 1: General principles for design

EN ISO 13849-2:2003-08 Part 2: Validation

Replaces EN 954-1Transitional period until: 29 Nov. 2009

EN ISO 14121:2007-09 Safety of machinery – Risk assessment – Part 1: Principles

Please note, not yet listed! Replaces EN 1050

CLC/TS 61496-2:2006-07 Safety of machinery – Electro-sensitive protective equipment – Part 2: Particular requirements for equipment using active opto-electronic protective devices

Technical specification! No listing in the EU Official JournalThe accompanying DIN CLC/TS was published in February 2008

on the updating of standards, and as a result, this area will become a major emphasis of information that needs to be conveyed to our clients. The follow-ing table aims at showing the most im-portant changes to European directives and, respectively, EN standards that can be used toward conformity assessment.

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A few months ago, BMW Welt (“BMW World”) in Munich opened its doors. In an architecturally unique building, BMW welcomes not only clients who pick up their vehi-cle, however, but also visitors young and old who wish to experience automotive technology and design the BMW way.

next to it, one can find the newly reno-vated BMW Museum (scheduled to open in June 2008) which is also worth a visit.

Opening hours at BMW Welt are daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Those wishing to pick up their new BMW at car distribu-tion are most welcome to arrive as early as 7.30 a.m. to enjoy the supporting pro-gram or a tour of the BMW factory.

Find out more at: www.bmw-welt.com

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>> BMW Welt in Munich is a world full of exciting adventures. In the structure featuring a dynamic twin cone and a conspicuous roof construction, visitors are shown blue-and-white – i.e. Bavari-an – automotive engineering in all of its extensive variety. The presentation of cars and the changing exhibitions are spread throughout the entire building. In the technology and design studio, every visitor has a chance to trace 40 technological and design innovations related to cars and motorbikes – and to take a glance already at the future of modern engine, drive, and chassis engineering.

Children welcomeChildren are most welcome guests at BMW Welt. Junior Campus aims at arousing the technical imagination and curiosity of 7 to 13-year olds, thus conveying knowledge about mobility to them. While children turn into engi-neers, the adults have a lot to discover yet – from the lifestyle shop to a couple of restaurants with a grandiose view of BMW Welt or the Olympic Park. Right

Please find the complete table at: www.sickinsight.com

Readers will be able to gain a general idea of the relevance for them and their companies. To access more detailed in-formation, the articles will provide up-to-date links concerning each case.

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Series of articles on rules and regulations

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Trade fair dates GermanyTrade Fair Location Dates 2008HANOVER TRADE FAIR Hanover 04/21–04/25Control Stuttgart 04/22–04/25interpack Düsseldorf 04/24–04/30Cemat Hanover 05/27–05/31MOTEK Stuttgart 09/22–09/25VISION Stuttgart 11/04–11/06Control Nuremberg 11/25–11/27

Trade fair dates EuropeTrade Fair Location Dates 2008Intertunnel Turin, I 05/20–05/22Logistik & Transport Göteborg, S 05/20–05/22HET Instruments Utrecht, NL 05/20–05/23MSV Nitra Nitra, SLO 05/20–05/23SIAMS Moutier, CH 05/20–05/24ELIADEN Oslo, N 05/26–05/29BIAS Milan, I 05/27–05/30XYLEXPO Milan, I 05/27–05/31TOC Europe Amsterdam, NL 06/17–06/19MSV Brno Brno, CZ 06/15–09/19Swiss Sensor Market Zurich, CH 09/16–09/18PPMA Show Birmingham, UK 09/30–10/02

Trade fair dates worldwideTrade Fair Location Dates 2008SAFETY IN ACTION Melbourne, AUS 04/29–05/01FENAP/WNAP Bahia, BR 05/07–05/09MECÂNICA São Paulo, BR 05/12–05/17EMEX Auckland, NZ 05/13–05/15National Postal Forum Anaheim, CA, USA 05/18–05/21Austech Sydney, AUS 05/27–05/30The Vision Show Boston, MA, USA 06/10–06/12FABTECH Las Vegas, NV, USA 10/06–10/08The Safety Show Sydney, AUS 10/28–10/30PACK EXPO International Chicago, IL, USA 11/09–11/13

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As I got down to work on another book review this year, I thought to myself, ‘No, not another one of those motivation-al or counseling books.’ They are truly very help-ful, and I have very much taken to heart this or that, reflecting a lot about some of them. For in-stance, about the fable of the mice looking for new sup-plies of cheese, with-out waiting until the old ones were used up. The fable implies that peo-ple should have a positive at-titude toward changes in life. Or that five minutes in one’s life may mean something decisive, yet one could simply let them pass without that moment having any influence whatsoever on the future course of one’s life.

>> This time around, however, I just felt like reading something altogether different. Thus, I encountered the book entitled A Short History of Nearly Every-thing by Bill Bryson. Bryson’s is a book that provides non-scientists like me with amusing and fascinating insight into the lives of scientists exploring the genesis of the earth, humans, the universe, chemistry, geology, biology, astronomy, and much more. Coming more from the humanities, I obviously cannot judge whether everything de-

scribed there is correct, but I can easily imagine that brilliant minds came up with a good deal of bizarre ideas during the course of their lives. For example, Bryson tells the story of how the geolo-gist and clergyman William Buckland resolved to eat every creature in God’s Creation at least once: “Depending on his mood and on availability, Buckland had his guests served up guinea pigs, mice in beer batter, grilled hedgehogs,

months – incredible by today’s stan-dards – until the Times published a small report about a volcanic eruption on the Indonesian island of Sumbawa that took the lives of 10,000 people, and why humankind has an appetite for exterminating animals.

These are, however, only a few among the abundance of Bryson’s re-ports. I have to admit, my head was buzzing a bit while reading the plethora of names and impressions that inun-dated me. Nevertheless, it was incred-ibly gripping to learn about science in

general but above all, about life and the commitment of scientists to

the cause.Thus to me, this is a

highly readable book that motivated me in entirely

different ways than the previous ones. It motivates me not to take everything for granted but instead to start once again questioning and dis-covering a number of things anew.

Life simply is exciting!

Bill Bryson

A Short History ofNearly Everything

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or boiled Southeast Asian sea snails.” Moles, though, he did not fancy. Bryson also tells a tale or two about research-ers’ self-experiments, which quite often resulted in their premature demise.For his part, being a travel journal-ist, he admits not really having a clue about natural science, subsequently plowing through numerous scientific treatises of world literature over the course of three years.

In my view, the effort was worth-while. The gentle reader learns what a supernova is, what scientists have en-dured just to observe one transit of Ve-nus – and it does not end there. I found out what bad luck Max Planck had in his life, that in 1815 it took a full seven

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A world first in safety technology: the OS2000 for outdoors

An industrially proven scanner system with new components can now also be used outdoors for universal protection down to –30°C. Whether for horizontal or vertical, stationary or mobile use – with long ranges, simple handling and generous system reserves for additional control tasks, the OS2000 also performs strongly in poor weather.

More information at www.sick.com/os2000

The OS2000 – the new safety scanner system for all weathers

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