Recording consumption values down to the individual device or suction cup
Energy efficiency with IO-Link
Optimize your energy consumption in automation
In today's Industry 4.0, energy efficiency plays a central role in sustainable and cost-effective production processes. With IO-Link and IO-Link Wireless from Schmalz, new opportunities arise to precisely monitor and effectively optimize energy consumption in automated systems.
Why energy efficiency is important in automation
Energy is one of the biggest cost factors in production. Unnecessary energy consumption not only increases operating costs but also impacts the environment. This is why transparent monitoring and control of energy use are becoming increasingly important. Efficient automation solutions help to identify consumption peaks, detect wear at an early stage and plan maintenance measures precisely.
IO-Link and IO-Link Wireless: The key to transparent energy monitoring
IO-Link enables bidirectional communication between sensors, actuators and controller in real time. This allows energy consumption data to be recorded directly at component level – for example in vacuum generators in combination with vacuum suction cups from Schmalz. As a wireless technology, IO-Link Wireless eliminates the limitations of traditional cabling and allows flexible integration even in hard-to-reach or moving areas.
Targeted replacement of components prevents unplanned breakdowns and reduces downtimes
Optimizing energy use lowers operating costs in the long term
Reduced energy consumption contributes to environmental protection
Unusually high energy consumption indicates wear or malfunctions
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