Basic Knowledge

This section could solve your confusions on fundamental technologies, such as sensing principles, advantages of Balluff products and terminologies.

• What is the difference between IO-Link and Cube67 communication interface?
• What do you mean by Angular Base web server and a standard web server?
• What are the advantages of magnetic linear encoder over optical encoders?
• What is the technology behind Balluff Light Array BLA
• What is function reserve in optical sensors?
• Does Balluff offer BTL with IO-Link?
• What are the LED indications in BLT 31M luminescence sensor series?
• How to calibrate BTL7 using "Teach in method"?
• What are the pin assignments for S115 connector BTL7 transducer?
• What are the pin assignments for S32 connector BTL7 transducer?
• What are the null point and damping zone in standard rod type Balluff transducers?
• What are the LED indications in the BTL7 transducer?
• What is the BIS M-4008-048-0xx-ST4?
• What is the calculation of block check (BCC) in the BIS L Easy Loop function?
• What is the protocol sequence in the BIS L Easy Loop function?
• What are the control characters used BIS L Easy Loop function?
• What about the BIS L Easy Loop function?
• Can we connect 2 BIC inductive couplers in series?
• What are the UHF frequency ranges and power regulation globally?
• What is the UHF RFID Standard: ISO and EPC global?
• What is the EPC (Electronic Product Code, 96 Bit) in UHF RFID tags?
• How to carry out shielding in case of field attachment of the BCC0869 connector?
• What are the parameters used for the BIS M-4008-048-0xx-ST4 processor?
• What is the input /output buffer size for the BIS M-4008-048-0xx-ST4 processor?
• How much distance must be maintained between data carriers and BIS M-4008-048-0xx-ST4 processors?
• What are the read /write times for BIS M-4008-048-0xx-ST4?
• What are the function indicators of BIS M-4008-048-0xx-ST4?
• What are the electrical connection details of BIS M-4008-048-0xx-ST4?
• Explain the data integrity of BIS M-4008-048-0xx-ST4?
• What is the control function of BIS M-4008-048-0xx-ST4?
• What is the command structure for command designator 01hex for BIS M-4008?
• What is the output buffer in case of BIS M-4008?
• Explain the step by step procedure for installing the GSD file using the Simatic Manager Software?
• How to switch off read /write antenna in BIS M-4008 Processor?
• How to set the read-write unit to base state or turn it off in the BIS M-4008 processor?
• What is the command structure for command designator 02hex for BIS M-4008?
• What are the two different types of operating principles for inclination sensors?
• What are the different transmission methods in RFID?
• What is the working principle of Balluff Magnetic field sensor?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of 3 wire and 2 wire outputs?
• What are the different types of discrete outputs available in object detection sensors ?
• Where does the inductive sensor apply?
• Where do Balluff's magnetostrictive sensors apply?
• How is an IO-Link sensor different from a standard sensor?
• What are the LED indicators in Micropulse BTL 7?
• What are the advantages of SSI Interface BTLs?
• What is 'Excess Gain' in photo sensors?
• What is HALT test?
• What are the features of Balluff pressure sensors?
• What are the advantages of tubular profile housing transducers?
• What are the key features of Balluff Micropulse transducer?
• What is the repeat accuracy in case of BIP Inductive IO Link sensor?
• What is the basic purpose of a Safety Hub?
• What is absolute pressure and relative pressure?
• What are the image formats when saving image data on a FTP server?
• How to change the language of BVS Cockpit interface?
• What is supplied with the SmartVision controller?
• How to troubleshoot “accessing the shared folders is not possible”?
• What is the message structure of commands sent over TCP/IP interface to Balluff camera?
• How to update the software of the Balluff SmartVision Controller?
• What are the connections and control elements on the Balluff SmartVision controller?
• What are polarizing filters?
• What is a foreground and a background suppression?
• What are the two variants with an adjustable background suppression?
• What is the coverage of an ultrasonic sensor?
• What is a HALT test?
• How to scan and set the IP address of the Profinet based network block?
• What is the blind zone, detection range, scanning range for ultrasonic sensors?
• What is the switching distance and the rated switching distance?
• What is the non-linearity and repeatability of transducer?
• What are guided radar sensors?
• How to install different proximity sensors?
• What is Full Scale Output (FSO) in the pressure sensor?
• Where can I find the inspection results in the BVS cockpit interface?
• How can the IO Hub ports be configured as input/output?
• What are the memory types Balluff uses for its data carriers?
• What is the memory organization for the BIS C data carrier?
• What are the dimensions of the Balluff SmartVision controller?
• What are various standards in RFID system?
• How to update firmware of Balluff camera that is connected to the vision controller?
• How to access BVS Cockpit on the SmartVision controller?
• How do I view the manuals for BVS?
• When Balluff cameras run hot, is this really a problem?
• Is it possible to save captured images with BVS vision sensors?
• How to adjust the focus of BVS vision sensors?
• How is the overall view of BVS ConVis used for configuring vision sensors?
• Is it feasible to modify the cable length of the BIS C family read/ write head?
• Does the orientation of data carrier and the rod type antenna play a role in its functioning?
• What does the gigabit ethernet status LED on the Balluff SmartVision controller indicate?
• What do the status LEDs on the Balluff SmartVision controller indicate?
• What type of communication interface does the Balluff SmartVision controller support?
• How can Balluff guarantee a long service life to their plungers?
• Are the rigid plunger and telescopic plunger available at Balluff?
• Which are the different types of plungers used in Balluff BNS switches?
• What is principle of P Interface and the DPI/IP method with reference to Balluff BTL having P interface?
• What is special about LF (Low Frequency) BIS L 125 KHz data carrier technology?
• What is the role of the RFID processor in a RFID system?
• What is a CRC check?
• What is the write time for BIS C in static mode?
• What is the memory organization for BIS M data carrier?
• What is the effect when RFID heads are mounted on metal frames called?
• What does dynamic read mode mean in case of RFID?
• What is static read mode?
• How do you perform read/write cycles of data carriers?
• What is the meaning of Hysteresis with respect to proximity sensor?
• How to select the product combinations required for configuring a complete Balluff Vision System?
• Is there an online lens selector for Balluff vision cameras?
• Does Balluff camera have a RS232 interface?
• Are there online FOV calculators for Balluff vision cameras?
• What is an inclination sensor?
• What are the different types of flow sensors available in Balluff's portfolio?
• What are the different types of temperature sensors available in Balluff's portfolio?
• What is a contrast sensor?
• What are the tools available in the Balluff Smart Camera software?
• What is magnetostriction?
• What are the components of magnetostrictive technology?
• How to configure Balluff's camera access from the web browser?
• What are the environmental influences on ultra sonic sensors?
• What are the advantages of smart level sensors compared to standard capacitive sensors?
• What are fiber optics sensors?
• What are the minimum module sizes for bar code and DMC codes with BVS vision sensors?
• What do the LED's on the BVS Vision Sensor indicate?
• What are the working distances and the field of view available with the BVS vision sensors?
• What are the tools available with the Balluff vision sensor?
• What is the pin configuration of I/O cable for BVS vision sensors?
• What is the basic function of BML sensor?
• What is the basic working principle of BML?
• What are the advantages of diffuse sensors?
• What are Balluff's luminescence sensors?
• What is the working principle of ultrasonic sensors?
• What do you mean by Port Class A and Port Class B type in IO- Link Network?
• Can we set the upper and lower limit of bandwidth for vibration frequency with the BCM condition monitoring sensor?
• How to calibrate the Balluff Camera?
• How to send object position feedback in millimetres from Camera to Robot?
• Does Balluff Smart Camera store images of OK/NG products?
• Does Balluff offer color cameras?
• What is the maximum length of the USB3 cable?
• What is GenICam?
• What is the maximum length of the Gigabit Ethernet cable?
• Can Condition monitoring sensors BCM0001 or BCM0002 be connected to a PROFIBUS IO Link Network Blocks?
• Do Balluff’s Network Blocks has Profinet S2 system redundancy feature?
• Can BCM Condition Monitoring slot data (signals which are monitored) be exported and logged in a excel sheet?
• Does Balluff has RFID TAGS (Data Carriers) suitable for High Temperature ranges?
• What is the difference between absolute and incremental measurement system?
• What is the difference between Vision sensor and Smart Camera?
• How to configure Balluff Smart Camera?
• What are the RFID solutions available with Balluff for various distance range?
• What is the nomenclature of BNI-PNT-50 Network Block?
• What is the nomenclature of BNI-PNT-xxx-105-Z015 Network Block?
• What is the Led Status of Model BNI CCL-502-100-Z001?
• What are the characteristics of Balluff's multi-functional condition monitoring sensors?
• What is Balluff's lighting for vision systems and machines?
• Does Balluff have CC-Link ie field module?
• What is auto focus with respect to a sensor?
• Light as a switching medium?
• What does the refraction of light refer to?
• What is the BIS00W4 test software for the RFID of Balluff USB interface?
• Are there any effects of the switch series connection?
• What are the advantages of Balluff's stainless steel slot sensor?
• What are the applications of ultrasonic sensors?
• What is Balluff's RFID system "BIS M"?
• What are the advantages of Balluff's security module?
• Is the communication speed of CC-link i.e. field module fast enough?
• Does Balluff have square IO-link enabled wireless couplers?
• What are the topologies of Balluff's Profibus master station modules?
• Does Balluff have Profibus modules with four IO-link ports?
• Is there a p-pulse interface in Balluff's PROFIBUS module?
• Does Balluff have any warning lights?
• What are the topologies of Balluff's CC-Link master station modules?
• What are the different types of CC-Link modules that Balluff offers?
• Does Balluff have a compact laser band with IO-link?
• Industrial cameras vs. digital cameras
• The difference between CMOS and CCD
• The difference between a global shutter and a rolling shutter
• What are the main parameters of a lens
• Does Balluff have analog distance sensors?
• What are the advantages of Balluff's absolute measuring system with IO-Link?
• Does Balluff have fast, synchronous, and precise position feedback linear position sensors with Ethernet/IP interface?
• Do we need to pay attention to the installation method of Balluff RFID read/write head and chip?
• What are Balluff's Y-splitters?
• What's Balluff's TEES?
• What is Balluff's smart safety?
• What are Balluff's BIS U UHF systems?
• What are Balluff's industrial RFID systems?
• What is the laser grade of Balluff's laser sensors?
• What are the main components of a sensor?
• What is the teaching mode of the switch?
• What is the switching frequency?
• What is a short circuit protection or overload protection?
• What is the difference between UHF, HF and LF RFID?
• What is the active distance between the tag and the R/W head?
• What kind of bus communication does Balluff RFID controller have?
• Recommended flush mount read/write heads commonly used by Balluff
• Balluff's wide range of industrial sensors
• Where does the inductive sensor apply?
• How can we let customers understand photoelectric sensors?
• Where do the magnetic field sensors apply?
• Where do the cam switches apply?
• Balluff's IO-Link Masters: Top Ten Benefits Explained
• What protocol's master station module supports web server functions?
• What are the features of the IO-Link master module with the EtherCAT protocol?
• Does Balluff have safety light curtains?
• What is the composite of the BIS C RFID system?
• The introduction to Balluff IO-Link technology
• Are there BIS C portable LF read/ write units?
• What are Balluff's multi-functional Condition Monitoring sensors?
• What kind of light grids does Balluff have?
• What is the difference between flush and non-flush mountable inductive sensors?
• What types of capacitive detection sensors does Balluff specifically offer?
• Magnetostrictive sensor's resolution, linearity deviation and precision
• What are magnetic field sensors?
• Does Balluff have inductive sensors?
• What are weld-immune inductive sensors?
• What is inductive F1?
• What does the RFID system offer in general?
• What is RFID?
• What is an ultrasonic sensor?
• What is Balluff IO-LINK?
• What are the Balluff IO-LINK data types?
• What is the function of CIP/ SIP?
• What is Balluff's comprehensive product range of single- and double-ended cord sets for every industry?
• Explanation of the LED status of CC- Link based RFID Processor BIS V-6111
• What are the advantages of Micropulse BTL 7+ Configuration Software Tool?
• What is the write operation using WRITE command in BIS M-4008?
• What is the command structure for command designator 07hex for BIS M-4008?
• What is the command structure for command designator 09hex for BIS M-4008?
• What is the command structure for command designator 12hex in case of BIS M-4008?
• What is the command structure for command designator 32hex in case of BIS M-4008?
• Which are the various status codes in case of BIS M-4008?
• What is the basic sequence of data exchange taking place in BIS M-4008?
• What is the read operation using READ command in BIS M-4008?
• What if the read operation using READ command in BIS M-4008 fails?
• What is the initialization of data carrier for CRC in BIS M-4008?
• What is the command structure for command designator for 00hex for BIS M-4008?
• What is Digital incremental system?
• What is REST?
• By using web browser can we trigger output available on IO-Link Master module?