Small but mighty ... the easiest entry into the world of sensors

Travel measuring sensor, rotary sensor, climate sensor ... the world of low-cost sensor technology from igus is large.

In modern industry, sensors have become indispensable as data sources. With smart plastics, we have been consistently going in this direction for almost 10 years and develop new, intelligent monitoring systems for energy supply systems, cables and linear guides every year. Now we want to give even more users access to this and are entering the world of low-cost sensor technology with our smart plastics DIY tools. These combine numerous different types of sensors for measuring moving applications under one roof and enable the user to optimise their application with the help of data. These include, a.o. various travel measuring systems, rotary sensors and matching microcontrollers for direct data evaluation on site. 

Tech up

• Data-based product and process quality improvement
• Direct connection via potential-free contacts to plant control system (PLC)

Cost down

• Cost-effective and easy entry into the sensors world; also suitable for DIY applications
• Avoidance of unplanned downtimes through condition-based data streams

Proof

• Years of proven use in the 3,800 m² test laboratory of igus

Sustainability

• Low-cost sensors save expensive product development effort
• Condition-based maintenance avoids unnecessary or premature product replacement

Rotation sensor

• Application: Measurement of the extension length
• Part No.: IS.DY.T.9U.01.BETA
• Sensitivity: 9 revolutions
• Output signal: 4-20mA

Linear sensor

• Application: Position detection / path measuring system on 10mm perforated rail
• Part No.: IS.DY.L.D.01.BETA
• Output signal: TTL 5V
• Voltage: 5V DC

Communication module

• Application: Data distribution
• Part No.: IS.DY.ESP.08.01.0.BETA
• Hardware: ESP 32 microprocessor
• Output signal: TTL 5V
• Connectivity: WiFi, NBlot, USB, M8

Rotation sensor

• Application: Measurement of rotary movements
• Part No.: IS.DY.T.29PP.01.BETA
• Sensitivity: 29 increments
• Output signal: TTL 5V

Linear sensor

• Application: Position measuring system for linear guides
• Part No.: IS.DY.L.D.01.BETA
• Output signal: TTL 5V

Industrial PC

• Application: Data evaluation and processing
• Part No.: IS.PLUS.01.50.0.BETA
• Hardware: Rasperry 4
• Software: Raspian
• Connectivity: WiFi, LAN, USB, M8

"Less effort, greater availability"

"Less maintenance effort, greater availability, the capability of guiding all different cables and hoses in a single system, intelligent i.Sense condition monitoring … I would definitely choose the intelligent igus energy chains again!"

Dipl.-Ing. Fabian Wilhelm, Project Manager for AOS Stade GmbH

Customer applications worldwide

Whether in international automotive production, the global crane industry or regional wastewater plants: i.Sense systems are successfully used and maintenance costs are saved and machine downtime prevented.

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