Application Spotlight Tool ID and I/O In One

In a metalforming and stamping facility, there is usually the need to change out dies and tooling in the press on a regular basis. Tracking the die ID is becoming an important piece of information in every press shop. Many die ID programs implement a simple input-based system that has a code of sorts built into a high density pin connector. This 24-pin connector also collects a small set of I/O data on the press. This solution has a high initial cost due to the 24-wire cable and the special wiring configurations that need to be made. Then once implemented the pin connectors inside get damaged or bent causing downtime to repair the connectors. Damage to these connectors from die change or from daily use can cause significant downtime. Balluff offers a rugged solution for quick die changes that collect I/O data as well as provide die identification information all in one simple-to-implement package.

Benefits:
n n n n Decreases wiring time and mistakes by using standard wiring for all dies Eliminates pin damage by using a non-contact connector Eliminates die rework due to operator forgetting to unplug connector Increases data reliability using Industrial RFID for die identification

Die Identification and I/O on a Press

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Basic Solution: An I/O hub for identification can easily be integrated into the existing industrial network on the press or straight into the controller using an IO-Link expansion module. IO-Link is an open standard that is adopted by many major controller manufacturers and allows for smart devices to communicate with the controller and collects more information about the process than just I/O. IO-Link expansion modules can work with EtherNet/IP, ProfiNet and Profibus and can communicate with up to 4 IO-Link devices simultaneously. The I/O hubs are available with diagnostics and 2 bytes of ID data, as well as 16 inputs or can drive up to 16 outputs. This allows for greater flexibility right on the die for any die protection program in effect in the facility. Enhanced Solution: In addition to replacing high density connectors and cables, there can be issues with operators forgetting to disconnect the wired connectors. This requires costly die repair due to cable damage of the die protection sensors and devices. To alleviate this problem, a non-contact connector solution can be implemented that will power the sensors in use on the die as well as collect the I/O and ID data. The non-contact connector transmits power and data across a small air gap and communicates back to the IO-Link expansion module. This removes any need for the operator to remember to IO-Link disconnect the homerun cable when changing out a die.

M12 discr M12 analo

AS_053 Tool ID with I/O in One 2011-04

Ordercode BNI003T BNI0048 BNI000E BNI003J BNI004A

Inputs

Description I/O Hub for RFID - 16 input only I/O Hub for RFID - 16 input/output IO-Link expansion module for Profibus IO-LInk expansion module for Profinet IO-LInk expansion module for EtherNet/IP Non-contact connector base M12 Plastic Non-contact connector remote
8 BNI0005 BNI IOL-102-000-K006

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1 2
M12 Metal with Auxilliary Power 8 2A / 9A

BIC0053 Outputs BIC0054

8

M12 Metal 8 0.5A / 1.4A

8 16

www.balluff.com/IO-Link
8 BNI0006 BNI0032

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