Hoffman Estates, IL., June 7, 2019 - Industrial automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas has included more than 2,500 new models to its E2E NEXT line of proximity sensors. Highlights of the new models come with an increased sensing distance that minimizes place contact during output and IoT capabilities for improved predictive maintenance.
 
Contact avoidance is crucial for maximizing uptime. Seventy percent of unexpected equipment downtime is triggered by component failures, of which proximity sensors account for a large proportion. E2E sensors are designed to help manufacturers reduce possibilities causes of unexpected downtime while benefiting from the sensors' environmental resistance.
 
The improvement of IO-Link functionality allows the sensors to decrease recovery time by indicating the location and cause of deficiencies. They can also notice warning signs of impending failures and notify users via the network. The combination of IoT capabilities, long sensing distance, and oil resistant sheathing reduces the risk of sudden equipment shutdowns by a factor of three.
 
In recap, Omron's new E2E proximity sensors are:
 
•              Stable. The E2E NEXT line's long sensing distance prevents unexpected equipment downtime caused by target contact, making the continued operations more stable.
•              Flexible. The extra-long sensing distance makes it possible to solve size-limited applications with smaller form factor sensors.
•              IoT-enabled. The DC 3-wire models use IO-Link to help identify the location and cause of failures in real time.
•              Oil-resistant. E2E sensors are resistant to cutting oil, which accounts for approximately 30% of unexpected component failures.
•              Easy to use. The sensors' user-friendly design makes it easy to confirm detection status and ensures that your facility can recover quickly without requiring advanced support.



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