Inductive distance sensors equipped with integrated measurement value filtering offer five pre-configured filter options accessible through the IO-Link interface. This functionality simplifies sensor evaluation and reduces application-specific variations, enabling a single sensor type to meet diverse requirements—whether demanding high resolution or rapid response speeds up to 1.2 kHz. The filters effectively address complex industrial scenarios while minimizing development time for end-users.

Standard Setting: Precision at Micrometer Scale

The standard filter provides reliable performance across most applications. For tasks requiring micrometer-level precision, measurements down to 5 μm can be achieved—a defining feature of Baumer’s inductive sensors. This resolution is particularly valuable for detecting material expansion or subtle positional changes within tight tolerances.

High-Speed Mode: Capturing Rapid Movements

The high-speed filter operates at frequencies up to 1.2 kHz, ideal for tracking fast-moving components. While speed prioritization slightly reduces precision (to approximately 10 μm), the residual accuracy remains remarkably effective for many industrial applications.

High-Accuracy Filter: Precision Measurement

When uncompromised resolution is critical, such as monitoring material expansion in micrometer increments, users should select the high-accuracy filter—delivering precise measurements from 3 to 5 μm at half measuring distance.

Robust Mode: Reliable Performance Under Adverse Conditions

For applications subject to vibration or noise interference, the robust filter provides enhanced stability while maintaining sufficient response speeds up to 100 Hz for most use cases.

High-Pass Filter: Frequency-Specific Detection

This specialized option enables two distinct modes of operation:

  • Eliminating low-frequency interference below 300 Hz
  • Enhancing high-frequency signals above 300 Hz during frequency analysis

The standardized interface also supports software-configurable output scaling, effectively compensating for installation tolerances and eliminating manual sensor adjustments. This significantly reduces commissioning time while maintaining accuracy across diverse application environments.

Product Availability

Baumer’s portfolio of IO-Link-enabled inductive sensors features cylindrical models ranging from 6 to 30 mm diameter—offering versatile solutions for industrial automation, precision manufacturing, and quality control applications requiring reliable distance measurement with adaptive filtering capabilities.

Last Updated: 2025-09-04 22:54:45