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In your element

Systems for mobile machinesWith over 40 years of experience in sensors and control systems weknow about the special requirements for mobile machinery:heat, cold, moisture, dust and vibrations – maximum reliability evenunder extreme conditions. In addition, practical solutions for operation,communication and remote maintenance. The result: high uptime ofthe machines. The world’s leading manufacturers for mobile machineryrely on solutions from ifm electronic – in over 70 countries worldwide.ifm electronic – close to you!

The name ifm electronic stands for a wide

range of different sensors and systems for

automation technology. For forty years

the family-run company has been re-

searching, developing and producing with

the aim of optimising technical processes

and conserving resources.

With industry and application know-how,

ifm electronic – one of the leading manu-

facturers of automation technology –

successfully provides system solutions that

are both innovative and economical.

A range of more than 7,800 articles ensures

the flexibility required to meet the

customers’ demands: from an individual

sensor, matching accessories to a complete

system solution.

Agricultureand forestry

Municipal vehicles

Transport and logistics

Constructionmachines

Simply scan the QR code andwatch the video showing theifm ecomatic overview.

www.ifm.com/gb/ecovideo

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With industry-specific knowledgeand global service

The ifm group of companies is present in

over 70 countries with more than 5,000

employees and looks after more than

100,000 customers from the various in-

dustries. We take being close to the

customer very seriously: service visits in

the event of questions or requests,

support for installation or set-up have

become a standard for us. Your satisfac-

tion drives us on.

ifm electronic – a reliable partner for

implementing your projects.

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ecomatmobile used inconstruction machines

Sensors and controllers used in muddy and wet conditionsWe do not worry when leaving them out in the rain. Water, permanentcondensation or dirt are no problem for our systems for mobile appli-cations. The special mechanical design of the housing and a reliablesealing concept prevent the penetration of moisture.Suitable connectors and connection cables ensure that protectionrating IP 69K does not end at the housing connections. Benefit fromthe many years of application know-how from ifm electronic foryour construction machine!

Constructionmachines

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In muddy and wet conditions

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Sensors and controllers for shocks and vibrationsWhere the going gets tough, the material is exposed to permanentvibrations or extreme impact. This is why our sensors for mobile appli-cations are fully potted. Connectors are protected against unintendedloosening by a special vibration protection. The mechanical design ofcontrollers and modules is especially rated for permanent shock andvibration. Whether on the field or in the forest: no challenge can betoo hard for our systems.

For shocks and vibrations

Agricultureand forestry

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ecomatmobile used in agriculturaland forestry machines

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Sensors and controllers in snowy and icy conditionsThat leaves us cold: extreme weather conditions with iciness orblazing heat are no problem for our systems for mobile applications.Their wide temperature range allows use in all climatic zones.All sensors and controllers must prove their resistance in cyclicaltemperature shock tests before leaving production.Resistant housing materials ensure that salt deposits, as they mayarise during the winter when gritters are used, do not affect the product.

Municipal vehicles

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In snowy and icy conditions

ecomatmobile usedin municipal vehicles

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Sensors and controllers with thunder and lightningEven if high voltage is in the air: our sensors and control systems arenot impressed. The complex electronics is protected against electro-magnetic interference as detailed EMC tests have shown.Conducted interference is reliably filtered out and cannot affect thecontrollers. This ensures that the data exchange via the CAN interfacesfunctions reliably even under most adverse conditions such as inoutdoor applications of transport and logistics.

With thunder and lightning

Transport and logistics

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ecomatmobile usedin transport and logistics

photo source: Kai Tholen / pixelio.de

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Systems formobile machines

1.Encoder type RM

Robust multi-turn encoder forposition detection in harsh

applications with automaticwork functions.

2.Dialogue modules PDM360 NG

7.0" TFT graphic display foroperation, visualisation and

parameter setting of thefunctions of the vehicle.

3.CabinetModule

Decentralised CANopen I/Omodule for detecting digitaland analogue signals in the

cockpit or the operating panel.

4.ClassicController R360

Powerful 32-bit mobilecontroller for the complex

work functions ina wheeled excavator.

5.SmartController R360

Powerful mobile controllerfor automotive drive control

and communication withthe engine controller in a

wheeled excavator.

6.Inductive sensor type IIM

Inductive sensor in M30 designfor mobile applications

for position detection at theoutrigger.

7.Camera system type O2M

Network camera forrear monitoring in a wheeled

excavator. Visualisation viathe cockpit display.

8.Temperature sensor type TA

Compact 6 mm temperaturetransmitter for oil temperature

detection in the hydraulicsystem.

Electronics for hydraulics

In mobile machines and equipment most

functions are carried out by hydraulic

systems. In the meantime electronic control

of the valves and pumps has become a

standard in modern machines.

ifm’s ecomatmobile system provides

current-controlled PWM outputs and

optimised control functions for the power

outputs. This leads to a manufacturer-

independent interface between

hydraulics and electronics.

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Pressure sensortype PA

Compact androbust pressuretransmitter fordetecting theoperating pressurein the hydraulicsystem.

Temperaturesensor type TS

Compact androbust Pt100screw-in sensor formeasuring thegearbox tempera-ture. The mea-suring probe isscrewed directlyinto the gearboxhousing.

CompactModule

DecentralisedCANopen I/Omodule for readingthe process signalsand triggering theactuators in acombine harvester.

CANremote

Web-based wire-less data exchangefor remotediagnosis, visuali-sation and agri-cultural comfortfunctions.

ClassicControllerR360

Powerful 32-bitmobile controllerfor the complexwork functions,the automotivedrive control andcommunicationwith the enginecontroller in acombine harvester.

BasicDisplay

The high-resolu-tion colour displayand the visualisa-tion conceptreplace the con-ventional panelmeters in acombine harvester.

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Remote maintenance and diagnosis

The detection of diagnostic data in the

sensors and network components is the

basis for a powerful and low-cost remote

maintenance concept. Via a radio connec-

tion service, operating data is read and

can be changed, if necessary. Thus faults

can be rectified and machine functions

can be optimised to the operating condi-

tions. A service engineer on site is not

necessary. The CANremote radio gateway

transfers the data between the CAN and

GSM / UMTS networks. The GPS option

allows detection of machine positions and

implementation of position-dependent

functions (e.g. tracking, precision farming).

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Systems formobile machines

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Inductive sensortype IGM

Inductive sensor inM18 design formobile applica-tions for positionmonitoring of thewaste containerlock.

Inductive sensortype IGM

Inductive sensor inM18 design formobile applica-tions for positionmonitoring of thecircular brushes.

Dialogue modulePDM360 NG

7.0" TFT graphicdisplay for opera-tion, visualisationand parametersetting of thefunctions of thevehicle.

Mini controllerBasicController

A simple, modularand cost-optimisedmini controller toensure the workand drive functionsin a compactsweeper vehicle.

Camera systemtype O2M

Network camerafor rear monitor-ing in vehicles.Indications andvisualisations onthe cockpit display.

Pressure sensortype PA

Compact androbust pressuretransmitter forlevel detection inthe industrialwater tank.

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E1 approval and highest EMC resistance

All sensors and control components meet

the high electrical requirements for noise

emission and immunity for components

for mobile use.

The units also have the e1 type approval

by the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (German

Federal Motor Transport Authority).

This allows installation of the units on

vehicles without invalidating their

operating permit. Beyond the required

EMC limit value of the e1 type approval

all units have an increased EMC resistance

of 100 V/m and withstand pulses from the

on-board vehicle supply system without

problems.

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Inductive sensortype IIM

M30 sensor formobile applica-tions for positionmonitoring of thetwistlocks in thespreader of thereach stacker.

CompactModule

DecentralisedCANopen I/Omodule for readingthe position sensorsignals of a spread-er. The reducedwiring complexityincreases the up-time of the reachstacker.

SafetyControllerR360

Powerful 32-bitsafety controllerfor the complexwork functions,the automotivedrive control andcommunicationwith the enginecontroller of areach stacker.

Temperaturesensor type TS

Compact androbust Pt100bolt-on sensor formeasuring thegearbox tempera-ture. The mea-suring probe isscrewed directlyinto the gearboxhousing.

Pressure sensortype PA

Compact androbust pressuretransmitter fordetecting theoperating pressurein the hydraulicsystem.

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Safety controllers

The integrated hardware and software

functions as well as the programming

according to IEC61131 are the basis for the

use of ecomatmobile components in

applications up to PL d (EN ISO 13849-1)

or SILcl 2 (IEC 62061).

The CANsafety extension allows the safe

exchange of safety-critical data between

bus participants e.g. two safety controllers

on the same bus cable, parallel to the

”normal“ communication.

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Above-average qualitycreates reliability

Sensors and controllers of the highest quality and reliabilitySolutions of maximum quality and reliability – that is what thecustomers expect from ifm electronic. In addition to the qualitymanagement according to ISO 9001 all ifm systems are developed andcertified according to applicable standards for use in mobile vehicles.ifm also offers control systems for safety-related applicationscomplying with EN ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061.

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All ifm units have to prove their reliability

in extensive tests. Common product tests

are enhanced and completed by com-

bined tests such as temperature shock and

vibration tests as well as special leak tests,

e.g. using high-pressure water jets.

Among others, these test procedures

lead to protection rating IP 69K that all

sensors and connectors for mobile applica-

tions have. Before the ifm products go to

the customer they are all submitted to a

100 % final inspection.

Only these measures allow ifm to

guarantee the quality and reliability they

promise the customer.

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IP 69K test

A high-pressurewater jet with

100 bar pressure at80 °C is aimed atthe object from

short distance andat standardised

angles. Only unitsremaining ingress-

resistant over adefined time

obtain protectionrating IP 69K.

Climate laboratory

Simulation ofdifferent climatic

zones. Amongothers the switch-

on behaviour ofthe ecomatmobile

components istested at extreme

temperatures.

EMC test

Electric discharge,high voltage andelectromagnetic

fields:ecomatmobile

products areprotected against

noise pulsesby the housing.

The electronics onthe inside are

protected.

Shaker

Vibration andshock tests

simulate therough operatingconditions which

are no problemfor the ifm compo-

nents for mobileapplications.

Tried-and-tested for daily use

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Robust ina stone crusher:

The PDM dialoguemodule as display

and operatingunit.

Safe lifting:Inductive ifmsensors monitor ifthe container issafely locked inthe spreader.

ecomatmobile in afire engine: ThePDM dialoguemodule visualisesthe state of thefire water pumpsystem.

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ifm as soilstabiliser: I/O

modules are usedfor a decentralised

connection ofsensors and

actuators.Theycommunicate with

the controller viaCANopen.

Logging vehiclewith loader:ecomatmobilecontroller controlsvehicle andapplication.

The most impor-tant element ofthe crane: On theone hand themobile controllerecomatmobileR360 evaluatessensor and adjust-ment signals andon the other,controls the differ-ent drive systems.

In the street andon rail:In the 2-wayvehicle a pressuresensor for mobileapplicationsmonitors the airbrake system.

ifm electronic gmbhFriedrichstraße 145128 EssenTel. +49 / 201 / 24 22-0Fax +49 / 201 / 24 22-1200E-mail info@ifm.com

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