During milling operations, various sensors may be required, e.g. a tool length sensor for tool length measurement, a 3D probe for workpiece measurement, etc.
However, these different sensors are never required at the same time.
Connecting all these sensors (in series) to the controller results in a lot of loose cables, which are usually in the way and are very inconvenient during the milling work.
In order to eliminate the inconvenience of long and loose cables, we have developed a sensor connection box: the Sensor Hot-Plug Interface.
When using the Sensor Hot-Plug Interface, you can connect only the sensor you need and then remove it after the measurement has been completed.
The Sensor Hot-Plug Interface can be mounted, for example, on the Z axis of your machine. This means that the sensor connection is available directly where it is needed, i.e. in the immediate vicinity of the milling spindle.
The cables of the sensors can be kept short, as they no longer have to be routed over the entire machine to the controller/control cabinet.
It is also often the case that different types of sensors (NPN, PNP) may be needed during milling operations. However, series connection is only possible with sensors of the same type.
You can connect all sensor types to the Sensor Hot-Plug Interface regardless of whether they are NPN, PNP, mechanical switches, Normally Closed or Normally Open contacts.
You only have to pay attention that all sensors have the same switching function - either all Normally Closed or all Normally Open - so you do not have to constantly invert the function of the controller input.
Technical Data:
Sensor-Connection: suitable for all types of sensors
NPN, PNP, mechanical switch, Normally Closed , Normally Open
Connection can be made when the machine is switched on (hot-plug)
Output function: electronic high-speed switch
freely configurable as Normally Closed, Normally Open, PNP, NPN or switch output
Switching current: max. 30 mA
witching voltage: the switch output voltage must not be higher than the own supply voltage
Function display: LED with switching point display
Operating voltage: 12 – 24V DC
Enclosure: plastic
Dimensions: 86 x 57 x 27mm
