Balluff - Sensors Worldwide

With more than 40 years of experience, Balluff GmbH is today a world leading manufacturer of sensor solutions with headquarters in Neuhausen, near Stuttgart. 

Sophisticated technology and the most modern electronics, application-specific
customer solutions, individual assistance and first-class service are the
hallmarks of our company.
Provided by over 2.000 employees across the globe.
 In every area of automation –
comprehensive systems expertise from
a single source:
 

  • Electronic and mechanical sensors
  • Rotary and linear encoders
  • Identification systems and
  • optimised connectivity for high-performance automation

Balluff stands for:

  • Mature technology
  • Continuous innovation
  • Expert application experience
  • Highest quality
  • Greatest reliability
  • Maximum customer orientation

 

Products Overview
Inductive Sensors  Photoelectric Sensors  Capacitive Sensors 
Magnetic Field Sensors  Industrial RFID 

IO-Link 

Vision Sensors  Remote-Systems  Micropulse Transducers 
Connectors  Ultrasonic Sensors  Photoelectric Distance Sensors 
Power Supplies  Connectivity  Mechanical Sensors 
Splitter Boxes  SmartSens Transducers  Inductive Distance Sensors 

Magnetic Tape – Displacement and Angle Measurement Systems 

 

 

Inductive Sensors


For controlling, positioning and monitoring processes in automation technology. Rugged sensors for object detection in metalworking

Benefits:
– Non-contacting, wear-free, contamination resistant, short circuit protected
– Available starting at 3 mm Ø to 80x80 mm block-style

 

Special features

2-Wire

DESINA

Dynamic
diagnostic

Extended Sensing Range

Factor 1

Factor 1 – Slag
 resistant

for Hazardous
 areas

High Pressure

High
Temperature

Proxinox- Washdown

Slag resistant - Weld field immune

SlagMaster

Steelface

SuperShorties

Weld field
Immune

Block Style - mini 

From 5 x 5 to
17.5 x 17

Block Style - Standard

From 8 x 8 to 80 x 80

Large Housing

From 80 x 80
 to PG36 x 60

Ring Style 

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Tube Sensor

 

From 17.0 x 78.5 x 11.9
 to 17.0 x 78.5 x 11.9

Tubular - mini

From Ø3mm to M8

Tubular - Standard

From Ø8mm to M30

 

Photoelectric Sensors

For checking presence, shape, colour, distance and thickness – optimised for robotics, automation, assembly and handling
Excellent specialists with different strengths:  
Part detection and counting, stack height monitoring, through-glass sensing, small parts orientation, marking detection, level detection, and much more

Special features

Contrast (Color Mark) Detection

Distance (Analog)

Distance with IO-Link

Full Color Detection

Laser

Pin-Point LED

Self-contained Thru-Beam

Transparent Detection

UV-Luminescence

Tubular 

Block 

Light Grids 

Slot Angle Window Fiber Optic Amplifier Machine Vision

Fiber Optics 

Capacitive Sensors

For detecting
– Objects made of virtually any material, even non-conducting  
– Liquids, granulates and powders directly or through a container wall

Benefits:
Non-contacting, wear-free, non-mutually interfering, bounce-free output signal

Special features

Analog Output

Flexible Sensor

High Temperature

Pressure rated

PTFE Housing

Stainless Steel Housing

Technology 

smartLEVEL 

 

Standard

Level Detection

M12 to M30, 3/8"NPT

 

Object Detection

Ø6.5mm,
M8 to M30,
Ø50mm

   

Magnetic Field Sensors

The right sensor for any cylinder type: 
for monitoring piston positions on pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders

Advantages:
– For universal use
– Highly precise, reliable switching response
– Non-contacting and wear-free for long service life
– Space-saving installation

Special features

Extended Temperature

V-Twin

Weld field immune 

BMF 21

For cylinders with tie rod, Duo-rail, round cylinders, or extruded cylinders

BMF 32

Rugged, metal housing with variety of mounting options

BMF 103

Ideal for short-stroke cylinders, grippers with interchangeable brackets

BMF 204

Slides into C-slot from the end. i.e. (Festo)

BMF 214

Slides into C-slot from the end. i.e. (SMC)

BMF 235

Can be installed in T-slot from above

BMF 273

Can be installed in C-slot from above

BMF 303

Miniature type for flush mounting with interchangeable brackets

BMF 305

Universal sensor with variety of mounting options

BMF 307

Slides into T-slot from the end

BMF 315

Can be installed in T-slot from above

BMF Tubular Style

Tubular housing for universal application

     

Industrial RFID

For managing the flood of information in modern production operations: the right data in the right place at the right time

Benefits:
– Flexible, non-contacting data communication
– Fast and rugged
– High-performance, cost-effective

Available interfaces

CC-Link

DeviceNet

Easy Loop 

EtherNet IP and Modbus TCP

Ethernet TCP-IP

INTERBUS

IO-Link

MELSEC Q

Parallel

PROFIBUS-DP

PROFINET

Serial

BIS C

High-performing + flexible
511 Byte bis 8 kByte

BIS L

Cost-effective
40 bit read
192 Byte read/write

BMF Tubular Style

Tubular housing for universal application

BIS M

Fast and cost-effective
752 Bytes

BIS S

Fast and rugged
8 to 32 kByte

BIS U

Large distances,
UHF / 868 MHz

IO-Link

Improve your process quality with only one interface

Advantages:

 – fast and simple installation 
 – no new wiring is required
 – continious monitoring of data ensures reliable operations
 – the controller specifies the necessary settings

IO-Link Inductive Distance Sensor

PDF-Catalogue 

IO-Link Laser Distance Sensor 

 

IO-Link Color Sensor 

PDF-Catalogue 

IO-Link Profibus Master 

 

PDF-Catalogue 

IO-Link Industrial RFID-System 

IO-Link Mechanical Multiple Position Switches

PDF-Catalogue 

IO-Link Valve Connector

PDF-Catalogue 

 

Vision Sensors

The Balluff Vision Sensor BVS combines the functions of expensive vision systems with the ease of handling of photoelectric sensors. With our BVS Vision Sensor you've chosen higher productivity, greater efficiency and 100 % quality. 
Use the Balluff BVS Vision Sensor wherever multiple monitoring functions are required at the same time or in rapid succession.

Benefits:

– comfortable setup in 3 steps
– multifunctional - although easy to use 
– simple retrofitting - through fast installation and configuration
Evaluation tools:


Applications:

Checking for presence

V-belt pulleys are attached using four nuts. 
The BVS checks for the presence of all the nuts at one time and ensures quality. Reliable inspection is guaranteed even if the location of the nuts varies.
 
More applications for Vision-Sensor (BVS) 


Downloads:

Remote-Systems

Quickly separable, non-contacting connection point for power and signals for flexible automation in which the sensor follow the movement of the machine.Benefits:
– Automatic process control
– Accommodates electromechanical, inductive, optical, magnetic and capacitive sensors
Applications: 
Rotary index tables, robot grippers, material flow, presses, tool changers, temperature sensing, material detection, inductive coupling.

Programmable Cams

Non-contact transmission of mechanical switching statesPDF-Catalogue 

Single Remote 

Transmitter/output sensor for one RXD-SensorPDF-Catalogue 

Single Power Remote 

Transmitter/output sensor for one Standard-SensorPDF-Catalogue 

Power Remote 

2-/3-wire sensors for low power requirement

PDF-Catalogue 

G-Power Remote 

for broad performance requirements

PDF-Catalogue 

High Power Remote 

more power through bidirectional energy/signal transmissionPDF-Catalogue 

Radial Remote 

for continuous monitoring during rotary motionPDF-Catalogue 

Analogue Remote 

for transmitting analogue signalsPDF-Catalogue 

Thermal Remote 

for PT100 temperature sensorPDF-Catalogue 

Terminal- and distribution-boxes

 

PDF-Catalogue 

   

 

Micropulse Transducers

The first choice for measuring long strokes under harsh conditions
Benefits: 
– High resolution, repeatability and linearity
– Resistant to vibration and noise fields
Applications:
– Sensing the piston position in hydraulic drives (e.g. wind power generators)
– Monitoring linear travel in injection moulding machines or machining centres
– Level monitoring in dispensing and mixing units

Available interfaces

Analog

CANopen®

 

DeviceNet

Digital

Impulse

Profibus

Synchronous serial

VARAN

AR - Rod Style 

AT -Tube Profile Housing 

B - Standard Rod Style metric 

EX - Explosion-Proof Rod Style 

H - Rugged Compact Rod Style 

 

511 Byte bis 8 kByte

HB-ProCompact

 

192 Byte read/write

K - Compact Bolt-In Rod Style 

 

application

P - Profile Housing 


 752 Bytes

 

 

P1 - Inductive Linear Position Sensor BIW 

SF - Plug-in flange 

Connectors

Comprehensive line for every area of automation. 
With connecting elements, preassembled, unassembled and bus connectors as well as bus accessories.
Benefits:
– Drag chain compatible
– Halogen-free
– High temperature rated

M08x1

M08x1 - M08x1

M08x1 - M12x1

M12x1

M12x1 - M08x1

M12x1 - M12x1

Type A1

Type A1 - M12x1

Type B1

Type B1 - M12x1

Type C1

Type C1 - M12x1

Connectors, molded Connection Cables, molded

 

Ultrasonic Sensors

Whether position detection, distance measurement or the detection 
of solid, powder or liquid media: BUS ultrasonic sensors are precise 
all-rounders. And always high-performance – independent of color, 
transparency and surface properties. Even poor lighting conditions 
and dark or opaque or transparent and reflective objects pose no 
problem. 

Benefits: 
– Simple solutions to challenging applications e.g. sound-dampening
   materials such as foam, Styrofoam etc. 
– Safely handle critical environmental conditions e.g. soiling, dust or mist 
– Extremely precise detection independent of the object 

Exit function:

Object
Detection

 

Linear Position Sensing

 

 Hysteresis and window function

 

 Synchronization

M12

Ranges up to 200 mm

M18 

 

 

Ranges up to 1500 mm

M30 

Ranges up to 3500 mm

M30 

Ranges up to 3500 mm

80x80x50 

Ranges up to 6000 mm

 

Photoelectric Distance Sensors

Assist in positioning tasks, material flow control and level sensing in various applications, even over long distances 

Advantage: Virtually independent of material, colour and reflectivity of the target
Applications:
– Size and fill height measurement or contour detection in packaging technology
– Thickness measurement in wood processing
– Monitoring roller diameters or stack heights (e.g. in printing machines)
 

Output Signal

4…20 mA

             

 

1…10 V DC

                   

 

0…10 V DC

 

 

BOD 6K 

Working Area up to 80 mm

BOD 18KF 

 

Working Area up to 100 mm

BOD 21M

 

Working Area up to 500 mm

BOD 26K 

Working Area up to 300 mm

BOD 63M 

Working Area up to 6000 mm

BOD 66M 

 

Working Area up to 2000 mm

 

Power Supplies

All industrial automation systems need reliable power - power that is clean, spike-free, and controlled, to provide the amount of power required by the system. Balluff has a long tradition of producing reliable quality automation control products. This tradition continues with this line of power supplies. They add another piece to Balluff's total control solution, from standard inductive and photoelectric sensors and connectivity, to RFID and industrial network solutions, including our new line of I/O modules for Profibus, DeviceNet, and EtherNet I/P networks.

- Ultra reliable power supplies
- Protects against unforseen events
- Complete range of models to choose from
- Clean, accurate power for the most demanding equipment
- Long life for less system unplanned downtime

Single phase 

0.75 - 20A

Three phase 

5 - 20A

 

 

Connectivity

Connectivity for the best possible integration of sensors and actuators into your automated process  

Benefits:
– Reliable communication by having the right connection
– Optimised work processes thanks to maximum utilisation of the existing capacities
– More reliability and productivity

Splitter Boxes 

 

 

Connectors 

 

Mechanical Sensors

For positioning and end-of-travel switching on machine tools, presses, flexible assembly centres, robots, assembly and conveying equipment, in machine and apparatus building. Proven over decades.

Benefits:
 
Reliable and rugged: even in harsh environments
 Flawless function in the presence of vibration, shock, rapid temperature fluctuations, aggressive coolants and lubricants, heavy chip accumulation

Aggressive coolants and lubricants, heavy chip accumulation

 Ball

chisel

chisel with scraper ring

 

  roller

roller bearing

   

inductive

snap switch

with safety switch positions per DIN EN 60204-1 - VDE 0113  

Multiple Position Switches 

Single Position Switches 

Splitter Boxes

Passive actuator-sensor boxes: for organised and decentralised wiring of peripheralsApplications:
Light plastic boxes for tight mounting spaces or on moved parts, e.g. packaging machines or automated assembly and handling equipment
Fully potted metal splitter boxes for maximum protection and high function security in harsh environments, e.g. machine tools, automobile industry, forming equipment, foundries 

3-pin female M 8x1

 

4-pin female M12x1

 

4-pin female M8x1

 

5-pin female M12x1

 

4× connector 

 

 

3-pin female M 8x1, 4-pin female M12x1, 5-pin female M12x1

4x cable

 

 

3-pin female M 8x1, 4-pin female M8x1, 5-pin female M12x1

4x with cover (no connection) 

 

 

5-pin female M12x1

8× connector

 

 

3-pin female M 8x1, 4-pin female M12x1, 5-pin female M12x1

8x cable

 

 

3-pin female M 8x1, 4-pin female M12x1, 4-pin female M8x1, 5-pin female M12x1

8x with cover (no connection) 

 

 

3-pin female M 8x1, 5-pin female M12x1

SmartSens Transducers

Magnetoinductive sensor for linear, non-contacting position detection of a magnetic target
Advantages:
– Absolute, position-proportional analogue signal
– Can be integrated anywhere, even where space is at a premium
Applications:
– Detecting piston position on pneumatic and hydraulic grippers/cylinders
– Monitoring machine movement even through housing walls/covers

BIL 

Effective range from
60 up to 160 mm

Micro-BIL 

Effective range
10 mm

   

Inductive Distance Sensors

The simplest means of detecting position, size and material of a metallic target

Benefits:
– Absolute, distance-proportional output signal
– Compact, rugged and reliable
Applications:
– Monitoring movement of joining, stamping or clamping equipment in machine building
– Detecting out-of-balance and distensions of shafts 
 

10x30x6 

Working Area up to 4 mm

14x38.5x17 

Working Area up to 5 mm

20x30x8 

Working Area up to 2 mm

 

80x45x20 

 Working Area up to 60 mm

80x80x40 

Working Area up to 50 mm

M8 

Working Area up to 2.5 mm

M12 

Working Area up to 4 mm

M18 

Working Area up to 16 mm

M30

Working Area up to 15 mm

Ø 6.5

 

Working Area up to 2 mm

PG36 

Working Area up to 20 mm

 

Magnetic Tape – Displacement and Angle Measurement Systems

Highly precise, fast operating measuring system with magnetically encoded linear or rotating tape - for precise positioning in high dynamic applications
Benefits:
Non-contacting and high-resolution, insensitive to contamination
Applications:
– Monitoring the slide position in electrical/pneumatic linear drives
– Speed and position detection on axes and rotating drives
– Positioning process units (e.g. laser or water jet cutting) 

BML sensors 

Interpolator built into the sensor head 

BML magnetic tapes 

 

Magnetically encodedtapes/rings

BML accessories 

for installation, startup and display