New Electronic Position Indicator AP05 With bus interface from SIKO

New Electronic Position Indicator AP05 With bus interface from SIKO

On October 07, 2016

SIKO GmbH (Germany) - Bus-compatible position indicators AP05 - make product changes intuitively and process-reliable.

Process-reliable product change:
Siko’s bus-compatible position indicators are globally indispensable for flexible production machines. Monitoring of the adjustable positions ensures 100% process-reliability and a shorter set-up time for each and every product change. The possibility of displaying the target and actual position directly on the adjusting spindle makes it much more convenient for the machine operator. It’s a cinch to convert a production machine to a new product. At the same time, the feedback of the positioning status to the machine controller leads to an increase in process-reliability for format changes and to optimized set-up times. Incorrect settings are prevented; therefore, rejects and damage to tools are a thing of the past. In a nutshell, set-up times are reduced and process reliability is increased.

Ergonomics that make sense:
The new AP05 is the most compact of all bus-compatible position indicators from SIKO. As the successor to the AP04 (the best-selling bus-compatible position indicator worldwide), the AP05 offers the same space-saving attachment dimensions, as well as being attachment-compatible. The user now experiences maximal ergonomics in order to quickly and intuitively reach the target position. A significant new element of the AP05 - an inverted, backlit LCD display - has been integrated for this reason. The lighting ensures that the values for the target and actual position are ideally legible, even in low light conditions.

Intuitive operation:
Along with the LCD directional arrow, the AP05 position indicator also offers intuitive user guidance via the right and left status LEDs, both integrated into the case and in two colors. These not only signal positional status (InPos or OutPos) but also simultaneously indicate the required rotational direction. Operation is thus a cinch!

Increased robustness in comparison with the predecessor:
The AP05’s mechanical robustness has also been significantly improved with the help of a carbon-fiber-reinforced case and protective cover for the display. Thus the indicator is also usable in areas where mechanical strain on the connector plug and case or impacts to the display can’t be ruled out. Because the connector plug is also available with an optional cable outlet, the position indicator can be flexibly deployed in very constrained spaces.

Flexible network integration:
The bus-compatible AP05 position indicator can be equipped with either an RS485 or a CAN interface. The network integration is also fully compatible with the AP04 predecessor, as well as with further bus-compatible SIKO position indicators in the current generation – AP10, AP10S, and AP10T. With the use of additional interface converters, the AP05 can be integrated into a wide range of fieldbus and Ethernet networks. A few of these that are particularly worth mentioning are Profibus-DP, Profinet IO, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, and Powerlink.

As with all SIKO position indicators, the AP05 also features a hollow shaft, guaranteeing the easiest assembly possible for standard adjustable axles. Despite its ultra-compact design, it can accommodate spindle shafts of up to 20mm in diameter. With regard to the size and clearance of the torque reaction support, it also features attachment compatibility not only with the AP04 but also with the DA04 mechanical position indicator. Thus the machine’s frame can be switched from manual adjustment with a mechanical position indicator to monitored format adjustment with the AP05 - no changes are necessary. Due to the high degree of protection afforded by IP65 and the use of stainless steel, the AP05 is also suited to applications in the fields of food and beverage production or pharmaceuticals.

The AP05 position indicator guides the user intuitively to the correct machine setting in the case of product or format change. The optimized backlit display indicates target values and actual values straight to the point. Two LEDs show the machine operator precisely the direction whereto the adjustment is to be performed.The AP05 helps avoid wrong machine settings and enhances process safety of flexible production machines.

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  • Electronic position indicator with bus interface
  • Backlit two-row LCD
  • Display of target and actual value displays with integrated alignment
  • User guidance through status LEDs
  • Hollow shaft with Ø 20 mm and clamping ring made of stainless steel
  • Enhanced shock resistance owing to protective display glass
  • Integrated RS485 interface, CAN bus as an option
  • Robust sensor technology unit thanks to magnetic scanning
  • Mechanically compatible with the AP04 and DA04 position indicators
  • IP53 type of protection, IP65 as an option

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