BTF08-P1BM0241, SICK Pull-wire Displacement Sensor with Profibus Signal Encoder

This diary entry is about aSICKTension wire displacement sensor that is used with a Profibus signal encoder. The model number of this encoder is: BTF08-P1BM0241. Those who are familiar with the encoder field should understand something when they see that it is a Profibus signal encoder. That's right, as a product that is about to be "phased out", it's not easy to purchase now.

In the past two years, the number of inquiries for this product is still relatively high, and we offer customized replacement products. This morning there is a customer is also consulting this model, so it is still a description of the record. The next time a customer inquiries will not have to explain one by one, directly send the URL to introduce it.

BTF08-P1BM0241 Parameter Introduction

Let's take a look at some of the parameters of the original encoder.

This set of pull-wire displacement sensors is composed of two parts: a traction mechanism and an absolute encoder. The introduction of the traction mechanism is relatively simple, it is a 2-meter travel cable box. Absolute encoder part, is a Profibus signal encoder, the resolution is: 8192 * 8192.

With the picture above we can see a rough outline of the appearance: a traction mechanism, plus a 58mm OD encoder. With the above parameters, we can match the alternatives.

Introduction to Customized Alternatives

First of all, let's talk about the pulling mechanism, i.e. the pulling box. We have 1:1 products of this 2 meters cable puller, the travel parameters are exactly the same. Let's take a look at the actual picture:

Our cable pull boxes andSICKThe sensor pull box ratio is 1:1, just the back cover is a different color.

Next, let's look at the absolute encoder section. This encoder we have a complete replacement program, application parameters, installation dimensions are the same. Here, I'll post a picture of the real thing.

Above is a picture of our Profibus encoder, available in 25bit or 28bit resolution.

以上两个部分加在一起，就组成了拉线位移传感器。就可以替代SICK的传感器了。

caveat

Every time we come across encoders with Profibus-DP signals, we can't help but babble on a bit. There is a very important note here: the application of GSD files. the prerequisite for the application of Profibus encoders is the import and application of GSD files. If the technician cannot solve this problem, it is impossible to apply this encoder.

In practice, many of our customers' technicians are not able to operate Profibus encoders. This is a big problem that we often encounter. There is no way around this, but when communicating we ask if we can handle the operation. This is a necessary condition, if you can't operate it, you can't use this encoder.

If you are a trader, make sure you communicate this to your customers. This will save a lot of time. Need to solve the problem of encoder customization replacement, please contact the contact information at the bottom of the end of the article.