Flexible automation often requires sensors that can follow the movements of the machine. Fixed wiring of the sensors is a hindrance in these applications. Contacts and cables are subject to stress from the movement. Furthermore, not all locations are easily accessible. Remote sensors from Balluff meet these requirements.

• The sensor: electromechanical, inductive, optical, magnetic or capacitive.
• The transmitter as the link for the output sensors. This is installed on the moving member. Depending on the version, various output sensors can be connected.
• The output sensor is the partner of the transmitter and inductively provides the necessary energy to the transmitter side while also inductively receiving the status information from the sensors in order to pass it along to the connector controller.