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News Release from: Schunk Intec | Subject: FPS-F5 multiple position sensor
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 14 January 2004
Remote maintenance for novel gripper
sensor
The FPS-F5 multiple position sensor is the first gripper sensor with a remote maintenance function.
The FPS-F5 multiple position sensor is the first gripper sensor with a remote maintenance function Worldwide communication and integration now means that the sensor can be accessed from anywhere in the world for setup work, programming or support
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 19 Dec 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The sensor offers the same functions as the well-known system FPS-A5 and is 100% compatible with it.
There are a total of five monitoring positions available, which can be programmed in the teaching mode.
Therefore, the evaluation unit (FPS-F5) includes an 8bit processor.
The FPS is operated via two buttons covered by a film for dirt protection.
For optical control the circuit state is indicated by LEDs.
Using the new FPSware software package the sensor can now also be programmed directly on a PC.
FPSware offers a large number of new functions.
The user can program the sensor both offline as well as online and has a choice of several input modes.
A completely new feature is for example the direct input of a gripper stroke in 0.01mm steps.
In addition to offering a variety of diagnose tools such as voltage, temperature etc, the software in connection with the PC is also the gateway to the Internet.
Via a safety mode users have direct access to the processor in the electronics of the FPS-F5.
But of course the FPS-F5 can also communicate via a modem or SPS. Request a free brochure from Schunk Intec ...
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