Vacuum components with integrated intelligence

Ready for the future

Industry 4.0 needs intelligent devices which communicate with each other in the factory of tomorrow - so-called smart field devices. The intelligent products of Schmalz are equipped with various communications interfaces: IO-Link, Ethernet and NFC.

Overview of intelligent features of the vacuum components

	IO-Link	Ethernet	NFC
Transmission of static data
Device information	✓	✓	✓
Serial number	✓	✓	✓
Operating instructions	✓	✓	✓
Transmission of dynamic data
Process parameters such as switching points, etc.	✓	✓	✓
Process data such as energy consumption, etc.	✓	✓	–
Errors in plain English	✓	✓	✓
Parameterization via	SPS	SPS	App
Additional device required	IO-Link Master	no	no

IO-Link: Integrated communication system for superordinated control

IO-Link is a point-to-point communications standard for automation technology. It permits integrated communication at all levels, from sensors and actuators through superordinated controllers (PLCs) and beyond to the control level. This interface transmits data about states, energy consumption, and processes.

Compact Ejectors SCPMb / SCPMc / SCPMi

Suction capacity up to 28 l/min
Max. vacuum: 92 %
Main body made of plastics

Compact Ejectors SCPSc / SCPSi

Suction rate up to 71 l/min
Max. vacuum: 85 %
Main body made of plastics

Compact Ejectors SCPSb- / SCPSc- / SCPSi-UHV-HD

Suction rate up to 53.2 l/min
Max. vacuum: 91 %

Compact Ejectors SCPSc-L / SCPSi-L

Suction rate up to 323 l/min
Max. vacuum: 90 %

Compact Ejectors SCPi / SMPi

Suction capacity up to 185 l/min
Max. vacuum: 85 %

Compact Ejectors SCPb / SCPi FS RP

Suction rate up to 185 l/min
Max. vacuum: 85 %

Compact Ejectors X-Pump SXPi / SXMPi with IO-Link Class A

Suction rate up to 220 l/min
Max. vacuum: 85 %
Main body made of plastics

Compact Ejectors SXMPi Class B

Suction rate up to 220 l/min
Max. vacuum: 85 %
Main body made of plastics

Compact Terminals SCTMb / SCTMc / SCTMi

Suction rate up to 33 l/min per slice
Max. vacuum: 87 %
Main body made of plastics
SCTMi version with IO-Link interface

EFFICIENT

Compact Terminals SCTSi IO-Link

Suction rate up to 67 l/min per disc
Max. vacuum: 85 %
Main body made of plastics
IO-Link interface

EFFICIENT

Vacuum Generators ECBPi

Max. 12 l/min suction rate
Max. vacuum: 75 %

EFFICIENT

Vacuum Generators ECBPMi

Suction rate up to 1.6 l/min
Max. Vacuum: 60%
Integrated IO-Link and RS485 interface

Pneumatic Vacuum Generators RECBi

Suction rate up to 52.5 l/min
Max. vacuum: 85 %
Lift capacity up to 25 kg

Electrical Vacuum Generator ECBPi MATCH

Suitable for quick-change module RMQC MATCH
Handling of airtight workpieces up to 10 kg
Contains vacuum generator and gripper

Electrical Vacuum Generator ECBPMi MATCH

Suitable for quick-change module RMQC MATCH
Handling of absorbent workpieces up to 3 kg
Contains vacuum generator and gripper

Pneumatic Vacuum Generators RECBi MATCH

Suitable for quick-change module RMQC MATCH
Handling of workpieces up to 25 kg
Contains vacuum generator and various grippers

Electrical Compact Pump GCPi

Suction rate: 46 l/min
Max. vacuum: 80 %
Voltage: 24 V-DC
Power: 55 W

Vacuum and Pressure Switches VSi

Electronic vacuum and pressure switch
Measuring range: from -1 to 10 bar
Switching function: PNP, NPN

Vacuum Switches VSi-HD

Compact vacuum switch VSi-HD without display in robust design
Measuring range: from -1 to 0 bar
Switching function: PNP, NPN

Schmalz Connect Suite

IoT software
IO-Link compatible
Hardware with integrated Ethernet connection

Electric Needle Grippers SNGi-AE

Needle diameter: 0.8 mm or 1.2 mm
No. of needles: 10
Needle stroke: 3 mm to 20 mm

Area Gripping Systems FXP

Integrated vacuum generator (ejector)
Sealing element: Sealing foam or suction cups

Ethernet: Excellent real-time capabilities thanks to PROFINET, EtherCAT and Ethernet/IP

Industrial Ethernet describes a series of protocols based on Ethernet as a communication medium. Industrial Ethernet systems such as PROFINET, EtherCAT and Ethernet/IP are designed for high real-time performance and robustness in order to satisfy the demands of industrial production.

EFFICIENT

Compact Terminals SCTSi Ethernet

Suction rate up to 67 l/min per disc
Max. vacuum: 85 %
Main body made of plastics
Ethernet interface via EtherCat, Ethernet/IP or ProfiNet

NFC: Contactless point-to-point transmission

Via NFC, data can be exchanged contactlessly over short distances. Two NFC-capable devices are connected via point-to-point contact, e.g. a mobile terminal device such as a smartphone and a Schmalz component. Process data is then displayed on the smartphone together with maintenance and service information. This interface can be used for parameterization of the component as well.

Compact Ejectors SCPMb / SCPMc / SCPMi

Suction capacity up to 28 l/min
Max. vacuum: 92 %
Main body made of plastics

Compact Ejectors SCPSb- / SCPSc- / SCPSi-UHV-HD

Suction rate up to 53.2 l/min
Max. vacuum: 91 %

Compact Ejectors SCPSc-L / SCPSi-L

Suction rate up to 323 l/min
Max. vacuum: 90 %

Compact Ejectors X-Pump SXPi / SXMPi with IO-Link Class A

Suction rate up to 220 l/min
Max. vacuum: 85 %
Main body made of plastics

Compact Ejectors SXMPi Class B

Suction rate up to 220 l/min
Max. vacuum: 85 %
Main body made of plastics

Compact Terminals SCTMb / SCTMc / SCTMi

Suction rate up to 33 l/min per slice
Max. vacuum: 87 %
Main body made of plastics
SCTMi version with IO-Link interface

EFFICIENT

Compact Terminals SCTSi IO-Link

Suction rate up to 67 l/min per disc
Max. vacuum: 85 %
Main body made of plastics
IO-Link interface

EFFICIENT

Compact Terminals SCTSi Ethernet

Suction rate up to 67 l/min per disc
Max. vacuum: 85 %
Main body made of plastics
Ethernet interface via EtherCat, Ethernet/IP or ProfiNet

EFFICIENT

Vacuum Generators ECBPi

Max. 12 l/min suction rate
Max. vacuum: 75 %

EFFICIENT

Vacuum Generators ECBPMi

Suction rate up to 1.6 l/min
Max. Vacuum: 60%
Integrated IO-Link and RS485 interface

Pneumatic Vacuum Generators RECBi

Suction rate up to 52.5 l/min
Max. vacuum: 85 %
Lift capacity up to 25 kg

Electrical Vacuum Generator ECBPi MATCH

Suitable for quick-change module RMQC MATCH
Handling of airtight workpieces up to 10 kg
Contains vacuum generator and gripper

Electrical Vacuum Generator ECBPMi MATCH

Suitable for quick-change module RMQC MATCH
Handling of absorbent workpieces up to 3 kg
Contains vacuum generator and gripper

Pneumatic Vacuum Generators RECBi MATCH

Suitable for quick-change module RMQC MATCH
Handling of workpieces up to 25 kg
Contains vacuum generator and various grippers

Vacuum and Pressure Switches VSi

Electronic vacuum and pressure switch
Measuring range: from -1 to 10 bar
Switching function: PNP, NPN

Electric Needle Grippers SNGi-AE

Needle diameter: 0.8 mm or 1.2 mm
No. of needles: 10
Needle stroke: 3 mm to 20 mm

Frequently asked questions about IO-Link

Find more about communication interfaces IO-Link.

Ethernet

Detailed information about Ethernet

Frequently asked questions about NFC

Find more about communication NFC technologie.