Electronic digital position indicators: AP Series

The SIKO AP Series advance the DA Series Mechanical Digital Position Sensors whereby an input signal instructs the user how to change the spindle value for a new format.
The APxx Series typically include a hollow shaft, a very readable 2 line backlit LCD display of the (required) set point and (actual) spindle set point value and a bus interface.
The APxxS Series are designed to read linear position via a separate magline interface or a remote GS04 spindle sensor.
Via the bus interface, target values and actual values can be exchanged between each individual absolute position indicator and an upstream control unit, (for example, the SIKO ETC5000 touch control panel)

Fieldbus and Ethernet communication for positioning displays of the AP range
The AP series initially included RS485 and CAN bus interfaces but this may vary in newer models.
Protocol converters provide additional interfaces such as Profibus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, CC-Link, DeviceNet. Protocol Convertors support the wide range of programming environments used across many brands of industrial controllers.
In New Zealand we have provided ExpertDAQ Protocal Convertors. View at https://www.expertdaq.com

Electronic position indicators are focused on the user
This monitored spindle adjustment offers significantly better process reliability and shortens setup times for a new format. At the same time, this increases machine efficiency and enhances the viability of the production equipment. The target value is displayed directly on the axle and the correct actual value entered manually is reported back, making incorrectly set stops and tool positions a thing of the past. The overall new format is not approved until all spindle positions report to the controller as correct. As a result, there is no longer any scrappage or damaged tools due to incorrectly set adjustable axles.

Also possible - linear measurement with position indicators from SIKO
By the combination of spindle position display AP10 or AP05, linear measurement system AP10S or AP04S and set point display AP10T or AP24 you can cover all adjustment points of a machine within the framework of monitored format adjustment. The hollow shaft construction allows the spindle displays AP10 and AP05 to be attached directly to an adjustment axis. The position displays AP10S and AP04S serve as positioning systems for slide adjustments in conjunction with the linear sensor MS500H. The remote displays AP10T and AP24 can be used to specify target values for format pieces or tool change directly on the machine module concerned.

Reliably and easily readable electronic position indicators
In an industrial environment, SIKO customers especially appreciate the precise and reliable recording of measurement values offered by the electronic position indicators. The movement of the axis is then no longer recorded using a gear, but in a touchless manner – using either a magnet or a capacitor. The magnetic measurement method is particularly robust and resilient to dirt or vibration and is suitable for use in normal or particularly rough environments. The generous LCD display technology also allows for a clear reading of the respective position values. A typical application: The stop adjustment on cross-cut saws depends on very precise display values. Additional flexibility is offered by the incremental measurement function implemented and by entering offset values.

The AP series is used even in more complex machine environments for easy-to-manage, semi-automated adjustment processes. The “team-based” communication is standardized, and incorrect adjustments are immediately visible in bus-operated mode.

Benefits

• Freely programmable display values (spindle pitch, sense of rotation and decimal place)
• Linear or angular mode
• Reset function
• Display of positive and negative values
• High display accuracy
• Easy battery change
• Mechanically compatible with mechanical position indicators

The following SIKO Publications provide a comprehensive review the functionality of the AP Series, AGxx fieldbus driveline and ETC5000 standalone controller
SIKO FLYER for visual overview click here and open the Flyer
SIKO DriveLine catalogue (6.9mB) click here and open the DriveLine catalogue (6.9mB file)


Ordercode Builders:

• SIKO AP10 Electronic Digital Position Indicator for rotary measurement
• SIKO AP10S Electronic Digital Position Indicator for linear and rotary measurement
• SIKO AP05 Electronic Digital Position Indicator for rotary measurement (& AP04 replacement)

SIKO DriveLine compact actuators: Reduce setup times, enhance productivity.
Short cycle times and changeover times, high productivity and quality with lower capital expenditure. is the recipe for success of ideal industrial processes.
The DriveLine actuators of SIKO GmbH are particularly well suited for this purpose. Automatic format adjustment, stop positioning, tool alignment and valve adjustment as well as many other comparable positioning tasks: from a rotary actuator or actuator for simple applications and ancillary functions to a rotary drive and spindle drive or servo drive replacement for the control of complex machine processes and main processes, all of these tasks are easily mastered.
Easy integration and commissioning of the SIKO actuators.
Thanks to a variety of sizes and forms, the integration of the actuator, the sensor and the control technology in a compact housing, different interfaces and bus systems, professional mechanical engineering is supported effectively in the integration and commissioning of the systems. The hollow shaft is mounted by simply attaching and locking the drive shaft using a clamping ring (keyway is optional), also making flexible retrofitting of existing axes possible without the need for lengthy preparation for assembly and fastening with the corresponding couplings, adapters and covers.
SIKO positioning drives are at home in a variety of applications
Drives and actuators can be used in many production processes – both on individual machines or within whole production lines, for example in packaging technology, press technology, the wood, glass and printing industries, the plastics and textile industries as well as in tool construction and special machine construction.
Precise format changes are the strong point of our actuators.
Product change with parameters that vary substantially is an everyday occurrence and requires numerous adjustment procedures. In such cases, the exact reproducibility of each adjustment is just as important as performing tasks at difficult-to-access or dangerous positions. ±The flexibility in terms of changing production goods grows in line with increasing product quality.
Enhanced machine efficiency owing to compact actuators
Integration of the DriveLine actuators is simple, and the accelerating effect as well as a lasting increase in machine efficiency and operational safety can be measured immediately. Predestined are manufacturing chains where small batch sizes, frequent format change or varying product sizes are daily business.
Benefit from the decentralized and modular automation with DriveLine and enhance your competitiveness decisively. A wide range of different versions and performance categories permit flexible scaling. Implement your "bespoke" solutions – from the basic module through to high-end applications.
Benefits

• Flexible machine conception, simple regulating behaviour
• Low installation and mounting effort
• High availability and freedom from maintenance
• Short cycle or changeover time high productivity and quality

The following SIKO Publications provide a comprehensive review the functionality of the APxx Series, APxxS Series, AGxx fieldbus DriveLine Series and ETC5000 fieldbus standalone controller.
Siko also manufacture Analogue and Incremental DriveLine Actuators, which are available on indent.

SIKO FLYER for visual overview click here and open the Flyer
SIKO DriveLine catalogue (6.9mB)click here and open the DriveLine catalogue (6.9mB file)


Ordercode Builders:

• SIKO AG05 Driveline with fieldbus interface
• SIKO AG06 Driveline with fieldbus interface

SIKO digital indicator with easily read display and vernier scale. Designed for tightly spaced access and spindle diameters of 14mm or less.

Ordercode Builders:

• Create a new order code and request a quotation.