Position transmitter and proximity switch in one device: the SDAC-MHS for C-slot

The SDAC-MHS provides contactless feedback of the piston position of drives whose position can be detected magnetically. The SDAC-MHS is available as an IO-Link version or with a classic 0 ... 10 V analogue output.

The IO-Link variant covers two functions in one device.

1. As a position transmitter, it provides an output signal proportional to the displacement in the detection range. This is provided in the IO-Link communication standard. In addition, 4 channels can be programmed via IO-Link as proximity switch, window comparator or hysteresis comparator.

2. As a programmable proximity switch, the SDAC-MHS provides binary feedback of the piston position. A 24 V output signal is used as standard. Two switching points can be taught in within the sensing range via a capacitive operating button directly on the proximity switch. Setting the sensor with the teach button is much faster than setting two proximity switches manually. Since PNP/NPN/NO/NC can be programmed directly on the device, this significantly reduces the part numbers and versions that need to be kept to hand.

Thanks to its very small design, SDAC-MHS is the ideal solution for grippers, compact cylinders and all applications with limited installation space.