Archive Inductive ring and tube sensors New absolute encoders with CANopen interface Pneumatic pressure switch New range of tiny photocells from ifm electronic Longer range safety light curtains from ifm electronic Ltd New 14mm resolution safety light curtains from ifm electronic Ltd Easy condition monitoring from ifm electronic Connectors for weld areas are now available from sensor market leader ifm electronic. ifm electronic launches new analogue AS-i field module New monitors for safety equipment on AS-i from ifm Ready-made AS-interface circuits for your product True 3D industrial camera sees three dimensions at once. An in-line flow meter for accurate feedback in critical flow applications, now in larger sizes Fail-safe inductive sensors from ifm meet new Machinery Directive Faster reaction from self-monitorign temperature switches Ultrasonic flow rate sensor in robust inline design All-steel pressure sensors now with enhanced sealing system Small and low cost pressure transmitter Compact and versatile capacitive sensors Reliable measurement of the smallest quantities at low cost New photocells for wet areas from ifm electronic Ltd Sensor specialist ifm electronic launches even more long range photocells Sensor specialist ifm electronic launches more long range photocells More proximity sensors with steel face Optical fork and angle sensors from ifm electronic New fibre-optic amplifier from ifm electronic Compact and powerful M18 photoelectric sensors. ifm electronic introduces safety light curtains to the latest standards Compact industrial sensor sees three dimensions at once. New from ifm electronic, the electronic manometer 2D and standard barcode reader and verifier from ifm electronic ATEX-approved hygienic pressure sensors for Profibus PA Excellent response from ifm’s self-contained temperature transducers Finally safe outputs are available for AS-i from ifm electronic ifm electronic's temperature sensors on IO-Link Inductive proximity switches with linear analogue signal More full-metal inductive sensors from ifm electronic New fast temperature probes from ifm electronic New high performance connectors from ifm electronic New miniature rectangular class 1 laser sensors from ifm New M18 Class 1 laser sensors from ifm electronic OSSD input module for AS-interface from ifm electronic Precise sensing for pneumatic cylinders TK temperature switch from ifm electronic with longer probe Valve feedback sensors from ifm electronic Ltd Best ever photoelectric sensors for wet areas ifm cuts cost electronic and complexity of RFID Latest profile AS-i masters from ifm electronic New compact photocells from ifm electronic Ltd New contrast sensor in popular housing style from ifm electronic New Class 1 laser sensors from ifm electronic New guided-wave radar sensor from ifm electronic New pressure sensor for pneumatics New sensor connector leads from ifm electronic New version of ifm’s optical distance sensor for level measurement

 
FDT – more than just a framework programme
 
 

 
FDT (Field Device Tool) technology standardises the communication interfaces between field devices and the system environment. The special feature of this technology is that it is an open system independent of any communication protocols. Using the FDT technology it is possible to address any units via any system using any protocol.

The FDT framework software, the ifm Container, features a user-friendly user interface. On the programme start-up, users are supported by a wizard that carries out all necessary settings for them. The Classic mode offers a major advantage for users without or with little FDT knowledge who do not need a complex FDT topology. This mode is also the ideal choice for simple point-to-point connections. A changeover between Classic and FDT mode is, however, possible at any time. The FDT mode itself offers all users with FDT knowledge the network topology with the familiar FDT structure.

ifm electronic and many other companies have developed driver special software, the Device Type Manager (DTM), for their own devices or device groups.. These DTM’s contain all device-specific data, functions and operating conditions. They provide functions to call device parameters, to configure and operate devices and to locate errors. The DTM is loaded into a PC-based software, the FDT Container program, and executed there.

ifm electronic offers this technology for pressure, temperature and flow sensors. The easy to use ifm Container program including an extensive DTM catalogue is available from now.


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