Inductive sensors for safety concepts from BERNSTEIN

Porta Westfalica, August 2024 - BERNSTEIN is driving forward the use of inductive sensors in safety-critical applications: The family-owned company has expanded its product portfolio to include an innovative group of inductive sensors that have been specially developed for use in safety concepts.

Expansion in safety technology
The new SIB inductive sensors from BERNSTEIN set new standards for machine monitoring and safety. They offer two antivalent output signals (normally open and normally closed), which are monitored and compared by the safety controller. If the signals are no longer opposing, the fault is recognised and the system is safely switched off. With a suitable safety controller that recognises sensor faults before the next request to the safety function and in compliance with the BMA, use in safety-relevant applications up to PL d/SIL 2 is possible.

Market requirements and development
Developed in close co-operation with one of our customers and in response to stricter product standards, these sensors are the answer to a specific market requirement.

Advantages for customers
The use of these sensors significantly reduces the wiring effort and acquisition costs, while the complete system becomes simpler and less complex. This is a decisive advantage over conventional solutions, which require two standard sensors for redundant detection. The sensors are also TÜV-certified, which ensures quick and easy integration into existing safety chains with suitable evaluation.

Wide range of applications
The applications for the new inductive sensors are diverse and range from escalators, where they are used to monitor the main drive chain and the handrail, to lifts, loading cranes and stationary presses. They offer a reliable solution for reliably detecting the position of metal objects throughout the mechanical engineering sector.

About BERNSTEIN
BERNSTEIN AG currently employs around 600 people in 10 countries and, as an internationally active family business, is now managed by the third generation of the Bernstein family, Achim and Nicole Bernstein. The product portfolio ranges from switches, sensors and enclosures, support systems and operating terminals to system solutions for operating and safeguarding entire machines and systems.