News 2008

MNI40 – The New Magnetic Rotary Encoder from Pepperl+Fuchs for Continuous Use under Harsh Conditions: The new MNI40 magnetic incremental rotary encoder is based on the latest AMR/GMR technology and is contained in an encapsulated and compact IP67 housing. It combines an exceptionally robust measuring system with intelligent diagnostic and adjustment functions in a compact unit.
Inclination sensor approved for use in public highway traffic applications.: In Germany, sensors that are installed in vehicles require the approval of the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (Federal Motor Vehicle Authority). The F99 Inclination Sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs received the e1 type approval in November 2008.
“Best Product Award 2008”: And the Winner is …: Readers of the magazine A&D (Automation & Drives) have decided: The Best Product Award 2008 goes to VMT Bildverarbeitungssysteme GmbH for their innovations in image processing. The choice was made from all the products presented during 2008 in the image processing and ident technology category.
Simply safer: AS-Interface safety switches and enabling switches: These mechanical locking devices have LEDs for AS-Interface and fault conditions as well as separate actuators. With a width of just 40 mm they are perfectly adapted to current door profiles. The robust, rotating head in hardened steel guarantees flexibility and long life.
Greater Flexibility for RFID Identification Systems in all Frequency Ranges: In many industrial applications, RFID Systems must be small and adaptable. The new IDENTControl Compact interface unit from Pepperl+Fuchs is both! It supports all RFID tags with 125 kHz, 250kHz, 13.56 MHz, 868 MHz and 2.45GHz frequencies, and can be mounted to suit the application...
Miniature Photoelectric Sensors for Perfect Printed Circuit Boards Detection – Series ML8: Printed circuit boards are inherent in the majority of machines and products people use every day. From household appliances to consumer electronics and even the cars we drive; electronic systems are used. These systems include one or more printed circuit boards...
The New Vision Sensors in the Series VOS300: The VOS300 Series Vision Sensors close the gap between standard photoelectric sensors and expensive vision systems by employing a powerful and flexible solution...
Certainty is Safety – Rotary Encoders from Pepperl+Fuchs with Certified Functional Safety: Manufacturers of industrial machinery, equipment and plant systems will need to focus their attention on the subject of machine safety ...
Vision Sensors – Sensing in Three Dimensions: The invention of the inductive proximity switch 50 years ago had a decisive impact on automation technology. Today our Vision Sensors extend those capabilites and meet the demands of advanced applications with hardware and software that is reliable, easy-to-use and an economic solution for many automation applications...
Pepperl+Fuchs has Reason to Celebrate!: Pepperl+Fuchs stands for successful pioneering work and constant innovation! In 1958 – exactly 50 years ago – the company made a name for itself, as a pioneer…
MOTEK 2008 - Just Begun and Already Almost Past: Visit us until 25th September 2008 in Hall 6, Stand 6301, at the new exhibition in Stuttgart. Our staff will be happy to inform you of the new products available from Pepperl+Fuchs.
F99 Inclination Sensor, Now Also with Voltage Output: The F99 series of inclination sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs - for the detection of inclination angles in a freely selectable range of angles between 0 … 360° - is now available with a voltage output.
ML8 Miniature Photoelectric Sensors - Sense with Perfection: Pepperl+Fuchs now offers you a new photoelectric sensor for the detection and positioning of printed circuit boards; the ML8-8-HGU Miniature Photoelectric Sensor with background suppression...
MOTEK 2008 – The World Trade Fair for Automation in the Industrial Heart of Europe: Visit us at the Motek exhibition from 22-25 September 2008 in hall 6, stand 6301 on the grounds of the New Trade Fair in Stuttgart.
Use the trade fair to take a look at our new products and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the inductive proximity switch together with us.
We look forward to seeing you!
Pepperl+Fuchs Launches New Global Website: Pepperl+Fuchs launched our new international website in July 2008. The site is designed to be quick and easy to navigate. In only a few clicks, you can easily locate relevant information and products in the Factory Automation area. Our search function helps you to find products that are well-suited to your specific applications.