SIMATIC Sensors
Sensors represent the sense organs for machines and systems that run auto- mated production processes. SIMATIC Sensors from Siemens comprise a complete range of sensors systems for a wide variety of applications in the manufacturing industry. With innovative, intelligent products that are integrated in Totally Integrated Automation, SIMATIC Sensors ensure increased productivity, availability, efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Powerful PROFINET Communication for RFID Systems
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With two new communication modules, the RFID systems from Siemens can be oper- ated at PROFINET communication networks. With the module SIMATIC RF180C, the read/write devices are connected directly to the PROFINET; with the SIMATIC RF170C, the connection takes place via the distributed I/O station SIMATIC ET 200pro.

SIMATIC VS120 – Vision Sensor for the object inspection
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The new version of the vision sensor SIMATIC VS120 for the object search and inspection has been simplified in the areas of configuration as well as expanded concerning the analysis and communication possibilities. The communication is now also possible via PROFINET I/O.

SIMATIC VS130-2 – Vision Sensor for reading data matrix codes
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SIMATIC VS 130-2 is the intelligent vision sensor with the job of "reading 2D code". The sensor recognizes and decodes data matrix code on the object, say, in accordance with the ECC200 standard. All operations are carried out at the unit, but remote control is also possible via PROFINET.