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

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

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

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

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 configurationEvaluation tools:

Check brightness	Compare contrast	Check  contour	Count edges	Compare width	Detect patterns
Verify position	Compare characters
Here you will find the software system requirements

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:

Quick Start Guide	Manual	PDF-Brochure	ConVis® Software v.1.1.4 (51 MB)

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 sensorsApplications: 
Rotary index tables, robot grippers, material flow, presses, tool changers, temperature sensing, material detection, inductive coupling.

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

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

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 

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

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

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

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

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  

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)