Platform for the food and beverage industry
With the advent of digitization in the industrial sector, machine manufacturers can develop completely new machines and devices. At the same time, this creates a much more intensive operating experience for the end user. However, to reap the benefits of digitization, machine manufacturers must overcome demanding challenges, such as the complexity of systems or the huge investment in time and money required to digitally transform their analog machines. With the Series 84 IO-Link Touch, digital machine systems can be easily and quickly equipped and operated with controls.
Application-specific switch variants. With the three switch variants - standard, stainless steel and hygienic versions, the IO-Link Touch offers a range of switches and signal fixtures ideal for applications within the mechanical engineering industry and far beyond.
Easily connected via a digital network. Thanks to the globally introduced IO-Link communication interface and programmable connection options, the innovative switches can be networked to an advanced machine system via an integrated M12 5-pin screw terminal with a mounting depth of only 25.8 mm, making the equipment compatible with the Industry 4.0 standard.
Freely configurable switches. The many uses of the switches are based on a freely selectable configuration, which can be precisely tailored to the respective application - from lighting and symbols to the switching function. For example, the lighting - when activated - can be switched on with a deliberate delay. Or the operational readiness of the switch can be signaled by a green lighting, which changes to yellow when actuated and to red a few seconds later. The configuration remains stored in the switch even when no power is supplied.
Innovative RGB LED lighting. The static or flashing RGB LED lighting in up to 16 million colors is particularly bright. Thanks to the integrated ambient light adaptable sensor, the switch always illuminates with the right intensity under all lighting conditions - without glare or dimness. This function also optimizes the power consumption of the switch and the lifetime of the LED. Four laterally illuminated lenses integrated into the front frame provide excellent visibility of the full status display. Combined with high-contrast and optionally illuminated standard or customer-specific symbols, the attractive design of the IO-Link Touch also means that it can be visually integrated into any modern application environment.
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