Safety encoders with SIL2 PLd for reliable positioning

Vehicles as AGVs or superstructures in harbours are moved or steered automatically, the safety of the surroundings and the vehicle itself must be guaranteed at all times. The safety encoder from ifm can be used to record the position, angle and speed values of moving elements such as axles, turntable ladders, crane arms or tipping skips. This information can be used to derive steering, turning or tilting angles or the current height position of lifting elements. Continuous position synchronisation, for example, via RFID, is also possible thanks to the "preset on the fly" function.