The EBRO SBU IO-Link smart limit switch is designed for monitoring the end positions and providing status feedback for EBRO valves. It integrates Hall position, acceleration, and temperature sensors. The device supports IO-Link, SIO mode, and Bluetooth communication, provides closed, open, and fault position outputs, and can control two 24 V DC solenoid valves. The powder-coated aluminum alloy housing offers IP65, IP67, or IP68 protection and is suitable for valves and actuators in humid or corrosive industrial environments.
EBRO
SBU IO-Link Smart Valve Limit Switch | EBRO
Product code: SBU-IO-Link
IO-Link smart limit switch for monitoring valve end positions and providing status feedback, integrating position, acceleration, and temperature sensors.
- Category
- Valve Controllers
- Operating Temperature Range
- -20°C to +70°C
- Adjustment Range
- 0° to 240°
Specifications
- Operating Temperature Range
- -20°C to +70°C
- Adjustment Range
- 0° to 240°
- Power Supply
- 24 VDC ±10%
- Electrical Connection
- M12 A-coded device connector, optional terminal connection
- Output Signal
- 3 × adjustable on/off contacts for closed, open, and fault positions
- Power Consumption
- < 200 mA
- Solenoid Valve Control
- 2 × 24 V DC, 2.1 W, controlled via IO-Link or an external 24 V control signal
- Sensor Types
- Hall position sensor, acceleration sensor, temperature sensor
- Protection Rating
- IP65 / IP67 / IP68
- Corrosion Protection Coating Class
- C3, optional C5M
- Communication Interfaces
- IO-Link, SIO mode, and Bluetooth
- Acceleration Measurement Range
- 0 to 160 m/s², direction-independent
- IO-Link Type
- COM3, 230.4 kBaud
- IO-Link Process Cycle Time
- 1 ms
- IO-Link Version
- 1.1.3
- Housing Material
- Powder-coated aluminum alloy
- Polarity Protection
- Yes
Application scenarios
EBRO Valve End-Position Monitoring and Status Feedback
Installed on EBRO valves, the device detects the open and closed end positions using a Hall position sensor and provides closed, open, and fault status feedback through adjustable switching contacts or IO-Link.
Valve and Actuator Vibration Monitoring
The integrated acceleration sensor monitors acceleration and vibration conditions in valves and their actuators, making the device suitable for industrial valve installation sites requiring equipment condition monitoring.
Valve Accessories for Humid or Corrosive Industrial Environments
Installed in humid or corrosive industrial environments on valves and related equipment, the product provides IP65, IP67, or IP68 protection and features a powder-coated aluminum alloy housing with a C3 corrosion protection coating, with an optional C5M coating.
Selection points
Integrated Position, Acceleration, and Temperature Sensors
The device integrates a Hall position sensor, acceleration sensor, and temperature sensor. The acceleration measurement range is 0 to 160 m/s² and is direction-independent.
Supports IO-Link, SIO, and Bluetooth Communication
The device supports IO-Link 1.1.3 with COM3 communication at 230.4 kBaud and a 1 ms process cycle time, as well as SIO mode and Bluetooth communication.
Supports Control of Two 24 VDC Solenoid Valves
The device provides control for 2 24 VDC, 2.1 W solenoid valves, which can be controlled via IO-Link or an external 24 V control signal.
Adjustable Position Range and Three-Contact Status Output
The device offers an adjustment range of 0° to 240° and provides 3 adjustable on/off contacts for closed, open, and fault positions.
Protection and Optional Corrosion-Resistant Configurations
The device features a powder-coated aluminum alloy housing, IP65, IP67, or IP68 protection, and a C3 corrosion protection coating, with an optional C5M coating.
FAQ
Which valve states can the EBRO SBU IO-Link smart limit switch monitor?
The device can use 3 adjustable on/off contacts to output the closed, open, and fault position states of the valve. It also combines a Hall position sensor, acceleration sensor, and temperature sensor for end-position monitoring and diagnostics.
How does the EBRO SBU connect to an IO-Link control system, and what are its communication performance characteristics?
The EBRO SBU uses IO-Link COM3 communication at 230.4 kBaud, supports a 1 ms process cycle time, and complies with IO-Link version 1.1.3. The device also supports SIO mode and Bluetooth. It can be connected via an M12 A-coded device connector, with terminal connection available as an option.
Can the EBRO SBU control actuator solenoid valves?
Yes. The smart limit switch provides control for 2 24 V DC solenoid valves, with 2.1 W per channel, and can be controlled via IO-Link or an external 24 V control signal.
What environmental conditions is the EBRO SBU suitable for?
The device has an operating temperature range of -20°C to +70°C and provides IP65, IP67, or IP68 protection. The housing is made of powder-coated aluminum alloy and features a standard C3 corrosion protection coating, with an optional C5M coating.
What electrical and mechanical conditions should be considered when selecting the SBU smart limit switch for an EBRO valve?
Confirm the valve compatibility requirements and installation adjustment angle. The SBU has an adjustment range of 0° to 240°, requires a 24 VDC ±10% power supply, and has power consumption below 200 mA. The device provides polarity protection and has 3 adjustable on/off contacts corresponding to the closed, open, and fault positions.