NZ Water Treatment
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Industry 4.0 Process Automation
Networking | Sensing | Monitoring Solutions

Industry 4.0 - the game changer - let us show you how.
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Acting sustainably is ifm's motto
Chairmen of the Board and Co-CEOs: Martin Buck and Michael Marhofer

Chairmen of the Board and co-CEOs:
Martin Buck and Michael Marhofer

What will the world look like in the future? We at ifm ask ourselves this question not only when it comesto product development, innovative technologies and new ways of working. Environmental issues also
play a leading role in our daily decisions and actions.
“Because we are all responsible for the future which takes social, economic, and ecological aspects into
consideration.“
We can only fulfill this responsibility when we are aware of the consequences of our actions and in time
start looking for solutions and new ways to minimise their impact. For us, this also means responsibly
and reliably following long-term goals instead of resting on short-term successes. In the course of this,
we would like to recommend our fourth Sustainability report (reporting year 2022) which contains acomprehensive sustainability programme in addition to our strategic approaches and measures.

Acting sustainably is the motto - and in all respects. This is already stated in the corporate philosophy,
first written down in 1990:"ifm demands and promotes ecologically conscious decisions and conduct." ifm corporate philosophy
The group of companies has been following this guiding principle for over 50 years. In doing so, we
often go beyond the legal requirements and feel further encouraged in our thinking by the increasing
attention to issues such as the protection of biodiversity, energy and mobility, which are emerging,among other things, from a global climate movement and also from pioneering measures of theEuropean Green Deal.

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The 3 pillars of sustainability
One thing is certain for us:"Efficient, socially balanced and ecologically compatible development is needed, whereby social
interaction, economic strength and environmental protection are not contradictory for us."ifm corporate philosophy
At the same time, we are aware that we must contribute more. Only then can we master the global
social and ecological challenges. Up until now, we have seen ourselves as a company that operates
sustainably in an integrated manner. Now we want to actively advance our sustainability activities andpursue the issues that are essential for us in the coming years. You can find out here what this means indetail for the ifm group.

As a company that operates sustainably, we at ifm set ourselves the goal of harmonising
economic, ecological and social aspects and anchoring them more firmly in our organisation.
The guiding principle of corporate sustainability describes a principle of action which isbased in a balanced way on the three pillars of sustainability - Economy, Environment(ecology) and Social issues - in all corporate decisions and actions. Issues such asenvironmental protection, upholding social principles and economic stability are notfundamentally new, but they have become much more important in the past years.
ifm acts according to the principle of economic optimum and against this background strives
for balance as well as commitment in all three dimensions.
"Looking to the future, we are also following our guiding principle
growing successfully in security."3

ifm is committed to help
your business succeed!
German quality industrial product, ex-stock NZ
Personal service:
Either by phone, email, in person or via an MS Teams online meeting, ifm is always there for you – anywhere, anytime.
We process your purchase orders, issue test samples and provide accurate technical and pricing information to support
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To help introduce the pipeline of new ifm products and technology innovations, we can support you with hands-on
workshops at your company, or at our training centre.
Meet an ifm engineer:Interested in discovering new possibilities for your business or production process? Wish to discuss advanced
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Whichever is your preference - we will look forward to hearing from you!

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Introduction
ifm electronic ltd:
Proudly support the New Zealand potable water and waste water treatment industry withhigh quality instrumentation and control products. We carry an enormous local stock toensure fast delivery.
We wish to thank our customers for their support and loyalty over the years. This wouldn’t
happen without the incredible group of Kiwis that have developed the business into thesuccessful operation it has become over the last three decades.
We employ a dedicated team of 24 local employees, committed to helping you and yourbusiness succeed. Our team is located throughout the country in Auckland, Hamilton,
Hastings, Levin and Christchurch. Servicing thousands of local businesses, by delivering
73% of all PO’s overnight via couriers - nationwide!
The remainder come to our customers after 7 to 10 days via UPS courier shipments from
Germany.

ifm electronic - global:
ifm electronic gmbh remains a family owned private business, founded in Germany in 1969.
From the start, the company has continuously invested in R&D product development &automated manufacturing.
While marketing an incredible range of electronic sensors, control products & connection
solutions for industrial automation and process control applications. The company now
supports customers from virtually every industry, especially those where quality and reliability
are not negotiable!
ifm employ 7,600 dedicated staff, located in 90 countries and servicing >180,000 customers
worldwide. But despite having grown into a large company, we maintain the virtues ofthe founding years. The flexibility and individuality of a small enterprise, with quality andprofessionalism central to the group. Our customers remain today in the centre of our work close to you.

ifm Innovation:
As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of industrial sensors & control products, ifm
made its name by developing robust, compact industrial quality products with user friendly
interfaces, and flexible electronic outputs. With massive annual investments in R&D, ifm
currently owns >1000 registered world-wide patents. Regularly winning numerous prestigious
design awards for innovations & break-through technologies!

Our commitment to you:
ifm products are distinguished by the highest
precision & reliability. You have our word on that –hence the 5-year factory under written warranty!
We want you to use our products, confident that
ifm is the right partner for your automation goals.

ifm – close to you!

5Powerful PLC Controllers
With integrated HMI for Standalone Machine Applications
ifm has traditionally been known as a specialist sensor supplier, however we also manufacture state of the art “robust” PLC controllers that aredesigned for heavy industry. Many New Zealand OEM’s use our PLC and integrated HMI controllers for machine control. This allows them toreduce the cabinet size on their machines, and in some cases replace the cabinet altogether with these field mountable IP67 controllers.

•Perfect IO-Link integration•

All-in-one: Different sizes combined into one
device.

•Protection rating IP65 or IP67, eliminates needfor control cabinets.

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Programmable via CODESYS V3.5 (no software
licensing fees)•

Reduce the size of your electrical cabinets byfield mounting your HMI controller close to
your process within easy reach of operators.

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Support multiple protocols: Modbus TCP,
Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, CAN, CANopen, and
J1939

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High-brightness HMI/PLC display for maximum
readability even in daylight conditions

Application One

Live access to plant
performance data via
mobile phone

CR1203

Application Two
Live access to plant
performance data via
mobile phone

AE31006•

PLC solution and IIoT controller in machineand plant digitalisation•

Access to I/O level via Ethernet•

I/Os can be read and controlled by using
Industrial Ethernet protocols such as Profinet,
EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP or Modbus TCP.

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Programmable using the Free CODESYS V3.5.
which is bundled in the controller

Water Treatment System
Auckland City Council: Piha Drinking Water Treatment Plant
This water treatment OEM ensures safe and palatable drinking water by removing contaminants and microorganisms, prioritizing publichealth, and transforming water into a refreshing experience.

Products used on site

SM9400Magnetic-inductive flow meter

SI6600Flow monitor

SM8120DX2053

PS3607TA2842

TA2802

PA3024Magnetic-inductive flow meter

Temperature transmitter

Multifunction display formonitoring analogue standard
signals

Temperature transmitter

Hydrostatic submersiblepressure transmitter

LDL100Conductive conductivity
sensor

LDL101

Conductive conductivity
sensorPressure transmitter withceramic measuring cell

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Waste Water Treatment
WaterCare, Mangere Waste Water Treatment Plant
Pukeke Water Treatment Plant in Mangere has been using ifm sensors in many applications over decades. These solutions have generally
replaced mechanical instruments that were prone to failure, resulting in avoidable plant stoppages.

Products used on site

PN2093

SA4100UGT205

LMT100IN5224

LMC400SD5500

EVM004Pressure sensor with display

Inductive dual sensor for valve
actuators

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Flow sensor

Sensor for point level
detection

Ultrasonic sensor

Compressed air meter

Sensor for point level
detection

Connecting cable with socket

KI6000Capacitive sensor

Water Treatment System
Watercare Karaka
Karaka is a relatively modern Waster Water Treatment Plant that uses ifm instrumentation throughout the site.

Products used on site

PN2093

EVT005PS4506

PI1709PK6524

EVM004Pressure sensor with display

Flush pressure sensor withdisplay

Connecting cable with socket

Pressure switch with intuitive
switch point setting

Hydrostatic submersiblepressure transmitter

SA4100Flow sensor

UGT513Ultrasonic sensor

PI1704

Flush pressure sensor withdisplay

Connecting cable with socket

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Watercare: Meremere WWTP MBR Upgrade
Contracting company Apex Water completed the recent upgrade of Meremere wastewater treatment plant for Watercare. To improve
effluent quality and cater for future population growth in the area. The facility was expanded with a new membrane bioreactor (MBR)
designed and constructed by Apex, along with other upgrades to ancillary processes.

Guided wave radar level sensor:•

Rods can be cut to size as required.

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Some customers use teflon coated probes to measure thelevel of corrosive media.

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Measuring principle independent of temperature
influences.

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Versions with two or four switching outputs, IOLink or
analogue output 4...20 mA / 0...10•

Designs with and without display.

Products used on site

DX2053

Multifunction display formonitoring analogue standard
signals

10LR2750Continuous level sensor(guided wave radar)

PG2452Pressure sensor with analogue
display

PI1709Flush pressure sensor withdisplay

EVT006

Connecting cable with socketPotable Water Treatment Plant
Wellington Water, Martinborough District Council: Industry 4.0 networking system and sensors
High tech containerised Water Treatment plant employing ifm Dataline Masters and ifm IO-Link fuses. Process sensors and precision
MVQ IO-Link valve actuator position feedback sensors. This installation includes legacy 4...20 mA instruments, so IO-Link signal
converters were used to bring these signals into the IO-Link network, without the need for analogue input cards.

IO-Link panel
mount master
Legacy 4...20 mA
instruments to
IO-Link signal
converters
IO-Link resettablepanel mountelectronic fuses

Products used on site
AL1920IO-Link master with Ethernet/
IP interface

AL1326

IO-Link master with EtherNet/
IP interface

PN7094Pressure sensor with display

MVQ201

Position sensor for valve
actuators

DF2101

Power supply module forelectronic circuit breaker

DF2220Circuit protection module
for an uninterrupted power
supply11Waste Water Treatment
Hamilton City Water: Waste Water Treatment Plant
Hamilton Water Treatment Plant has been using ifm sensors in multiple applications for the last decade. These solutions have generally
replaced mechanical instruments that were prone to failure, resulting in avoidable stoppages.

Products used on site

AL1322

IO-Link master with Ethernet/
IP interface

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AL1920IO-Link master with Ethernet/
IP interface

VSE151

Diagnostic electronics forvibration sensors

VSA001

Acceleration sensor

LW2720Continuous level sensor

PS3417

Hydrostatic submersiblepressure transmitter

Water Treatment System
Hamilton City Water: Waste Water Treatment Plant (continued)

Non-contact, IP69K, trouble-free monitoring of large tanks
With the LW2720 level sensor, levels of liquid media in tanks with a heightof up to 10 metres can be monitored precisely and without blind areas.
The non-contact radar measuring principle prevents malfunctions or
failures of the sensor caused by the adhesion of viscous media or damage
from agitators.
The 80 GHz frequency used ensures stable and precise measurement
results even in the presence of steam or condensate in the tank. The
sensor is designed for use in hygienic areas, so that even CIP and SIP
processes or the use of spray balls do not impair its proper functioning.

80 GHz Precise Level Measurement Radar (advert)
View measurement behaviour in real time: The freely
available Vision Assistant software enables intuitive set-upof the sensor and clear visualisation of the process values.
The behaviour of the sensor can be viewed in real time andreliable measurement ensured.

Products used on site

MVQ201IN5225PN2094

PG2454

PM1707PM1504

SU7020UGT207

KQ5100TP3232

TS2229EVM006

Position sensor for valve
actuators

Ultrasonic flow meter

Inductive dual sensor for valve
actuators

Ultrasonic sensor

Pressure sensor with display

Capacitive sensor

Pressure sensor with analogue
display

Evaluation unit for PT100/
PT1000 temperature sensors

Pressure sensor with analogue
display G1

Temperature cable sensor withbolt-on sensor

Pressure sensor with analogue
display G1/2

Connecting cable with socket

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Water Treatment System
Tauranga City Council: Te Maunga and Chapel Street
Tauranga City Council Chapel Street Water Treatment Plant has been fitting ifm sensors into applications for the last decade, especially where
mechanical instruments would regularly fail, leading to plant down-time.

Chapel Street treatment plant

Te Maunga treatment plant

Products used on site

AL1123

AL2205

IO-Link master with EtherNet/
IP interface

IO-Link input/output module

PT5443

EVF551Pressure transmitter

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Ethernet connection cable

PG2453Pressure sensor with analogue
display

EVM006

Connecting cable with socket

PN2024Pressure sensor with display

MVQ101

Position sensor for valve
actuators

PS3427

Hydrostatic submersiblepressure transmitter

Water Treatment System
Tauranga City Council: Waiāri WTP - continuous actuator position monitoring
The Waiāri Water Supply Scheme involved developing a water abstraction facility on the Waiāri Stream, a water treatment plant in No.1 Road,
Te Puke, and an underground water pipeline from the plant to Papamoa.
The plant will mainly service the Papamoa coastal strip/Te Tumu growth areas and in time will provide a backup for Western Bay of Plenty
District Council’s Te Puke water supply.

MVQ101- smart valve sensor detects valve problems at an early stage.
MVQ301 has similar features to the MVQ101, c/w solenoid valve connection and control.
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Provide continuous position feedback of the valve actuator.

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Detect seal damage.

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Detect build-up of foreign materials•

Simplify installation and increase efficiency.

Products used on site

MVQ101

Position sensor for valve
actuators

MVQ201

Position sensor for valve
actuators

MVQ301

Position sensor for valve
actuators

EVM006

Connecting cable with socket

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Water Treatment System
New Plymouth District Council: Plant condition monitoring and flow measurement
NPDC selected an IO-Link system to simplify installation and collection of critical device data, while improving plant operations. IO-Link
Performance-Line masters, simplified the design vs traditional designs. Specifically, by powering valves directly from the IO-Link Master.
Components that are common points of failure - terminal strips and relays - were no longer required. In addition ifm’s field masters now
provide operators with immediate indication of where a sensor or wiring fault has occurred, resulting in improved plant up-time.

Products used on site
VSE151

Diagnostic electronics forvibration sensors

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VSP004

Acceleration sensor

AL1333

IO-Link master with EtherCAT
interface

SM2000Magnetic-inductive flow meter

EVM005Connecting cable with socket

Water Treatment System
Palmerston North District Council: Wet well level control and water overflow detection
The district council selected LMC400 back mounted level switch. To give
reliable switching during water overflow scenarios. This robust solution
overcomes common issues experienced with the use of mechanical float
level switches.

The simple way to achieve low or high level switching in a wet well application!
LMC400 with back mounting thread

LMC400: Rear installation of the LMC400 sensor in a pipe allows variable installation depths.

Products used on site
AL1333

IO-Link master with EtherCAT
interface

VSP001

Vibration Sensor

EVC018Connection cable

PG2454Pressure sensor with analogue
display

EVM005Connecting cable with socket

LMC400Sensor for point level
detection

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Water Treatment System
Tararua District Council: Configurable Industrial flow sensor and level control for water supply
Potable Water town drinking supply flow/consumption metering using an SI-series Titanium flow switch.

Flow sensors type SA
Sensing headrotatable by 345°.
2 switching outputs.
Easy switch-point
setting via display
3-pushbutton
operating concept.

45 mm

Fast response time forflow and temperature
measurement.
Individual serial
number.

400 mmAdjustable internal
pipe diameter of 15 to
400 mm for absolutemeasurement.

100 mm

15 mm

200 mmProducts used on site
PS3417

Hydrostatic submersiblepressure transmitter

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SI5100Titanium flow monitor

E40096Screw-in adapter for process
sensors

EVM005Connecting cable with socket

Water Treatment System
Marton Water Treatment Pilot Plant
Marton WWTP plant utilizes an IO-link system, which is a modular installation ideal for remote locations. IO-Link facilitates both fast
installation and commissioning, to save time on site. But also as an efficient, cost effective wiring solution.
The system harnesses industry 4.0 capability within the sensors, and allows this water treatment plant to be more accurate while treating anddischarging clean water back into the environment. Technology used: DF fuses - remote power supply management: SM series magnetic flow
meters - flow metering and consumption: PS series submersible hydrostatic level transmitters – Bore level: PV series pressure sensors – Pressure
monitoring in case of blocked filters.

Products used on site
AL1322

AL2303

DF2101DF2214PV8004

EVC556

EVT045

EVC927

IO-Link master with Ethernet/
IP interface

Pressure switch with IO-Link

IO-Link input/output module

Connecting cable with plug

Power supply module forelectronic circuit breaker

Connecting cable

Electronic circuit breaker

LW2720Continuous level sensor

PS3208

Hydrostatic submersiblepressure transmitter

Ethernet connection cable19Remote pump stations
Wellington Water: Remote pump station, 24/7 condition monitoring of critical assets
Ensuring a reliable town water supply. Proactive approach in Pump Maintenance and Data Collection
Wellington Water is responsible for providing safe and healthy drinking water, collection and treatment of wastewater, and to ensure that thestormwater network is well managed. Preventative pump maintenance is crucial to improve efficiency and reduce unplanned expenditures or defects.

Eliminate unplanned downtime due to equipment failures•

Monitor key machine condition indicators to predict and plan maintenance activities.

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Implement advanced real-time vibration monitoring without the complexity of traditional systems.

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Integrate easily into your process systems

Products used on site
VSE151

Diagnostic electronics forvibration sensors

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VSA001

Acceleration sensor

SM4100Magnetic-inductive flow meter

PG2453Pressure sensor with analogue
display

PG2794

Flush pressure sensor withanalogue display

EVM005Connecting cable with socketRemote pump stations
Wellington Water: pressure monitoring with ceramic diaphragm pressure transmitters
Pressure spikes resulted in regular pressure sensor failures. ifm’s PG series was found to be a reliable solution due to the robust ceramic sensing
element and visual indication of analogue and digital set points. The PG sensor is their “go to product” due to easy set up and quality of the product.

PG transmitter features highly visible gauge
with the functionality of a pressure sensor

High-precision
measurement

Rotatable display 350° for
mounting flexibility

High protection rating (IP67 / IP69K)
Does not require damping liquid
LED ring indicates ­setpoint and reset point
and trend display
Analog display withscaling in bar and psi

If there is no power, thepointer disappears behindthe numeric display

ifm’s PG Series pressurefamily offers a 3-in-1 solution
for pressure applications.
The PG is a transmitter, switch
and gauge in a light-weight,
stainless steel housing.

Extended display range
Digital display – bright
LED display (no LCDs)

Application parameters are
setup via optical touch-screen
pushbuttons

Products used on site
PG2453Pressure sensor with analogue
display

PG2794

Flush pressure sensor withanalogue display

PN7094Pressure sensor with display

PS4417

Hydrostatic submersiblepressure transmitter

IM5129Inductive sensor

EVM005Connecting cable with socket

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Water Treatment System
Nelson City Council: Instrumentation upgrades
Contractors to Nelson City Council Water and Waste Water Treatment Plants use ifm sensors for reliable monitoring of plant pressuresand level control.

PN Series

Large bright LEDs
can be seen fromall angles indicating
output status

2-color digital display
is easier to see from a
distance

enter
buttonscrollbuttons

Robust 316 stainlesssteel construction

Simple pushbutton
setup allows the sensor
to be parameterizedin less than 5 minuteswith new scroll andenter buttons
QR code for quick
access to technicaldata and installation
instructions

Laser etched partnumbers will not fadefor future referencing
Sensor can be rotated
345° for optimum
visibility after installation

Atmospheric referenceis achieved via theelectrical connection
for high IP67 rating
Process connection,
G1/4” = 1/4" PSP-P
Ceramic diaphragmwithstands pressure
spikes

Products used on site:
PN2092Pressure sensor with display

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PS3427

Hydrostatic submersiblepressure transmitter

LW2720Continuous level sensor

PG2793

Flush pressure sensor withanalogue display

E30043Filter cover for pressure
sensors

PT5403Pressure transmitter

Water Treatment System
Grey District Council: Water conductivity monitoring
Grey District Council ensures every household in the Grey District has clean and fresh drinking water when they turn on the tap. They employeda high accuracy LDL101 to monitor ultra pure water quality after filtering.

LDL101•

Measuring range: 0.04...1000 µS/cm•

Effective, permanent control of water and process quality•

Conductivity sensor for Ultra-pure water

LDL101

Conductivity sensor made of polypropylene - continuous corrosion resistance (advert)

LDL400 - inductive conductivity sensor
Conductivity sensor made of polypropylene.
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Resistant to salt and other aggressive media•

Detects conductivity using the tried-and-tested inductive measuring principle•

Compact design facilitating installation where space is limited

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Water Treatment System
Christchurch City Council: Dam and wet well level monitoring and sensor upgrades
Submersible pressure sensor to monitor the level of a toe drain - stormwater drainage system. They use ifm submersible hydrostatic pressuretransmitters for reliable level control.

E30401
Splitterbox

Inlet pipe

DX pump controller

Outlet pipe

E30399Cable clamp
fastener

PS series submersiblehydrostatic pressuretransmitter

Sludge blanket

E30400Filter element for
submersible pressuretransmitters

Wet well level control

Products used on site:

PS3427

Hydrostatic submersiblepressure transmitter

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E30399Cable clamp fastener

E30400Filter element for submersiblepressure transmitters

E30401

Splitter box

RMU100

Analogue 13 bit multiturnencoder with 4-20 mA output

IGS290Inductive sensor

Flow rate and temperature monitoring system
Christchurch City Council: Biosolids renewable energy system
Christchurch City Council have employed an IO-Link system consisting of an IO-Link master and flow sensor, connected to MONEO IPC andmonitoring software. This solution monitors Air flow and Temperature in the Christchurch Biosolids Drying Facility.
An advanced feature of an IO-Link sensor like SA4300, is that it provides outputs for both flow rate and temperature via an IO-Link master.
The IO-Link master allows this information to be seamlessly transferred to the Moneo IPC server, where the software is installed and trend
data is saved for easy analysis.

Who says digitalisation
is easy? We do!

Products used on site:

QHA210Hardware for operating moneoin the production environment

AL1341

IO-Link master with Modbus
TCP interface

SA4300Flow sensor

SI5000Flow monitor

O1D100

Photoelectric distance sensor

EVM005Connecting cable with socket

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IO-Link wiring system & instruments upgrade
Selwyn Council: Pines WWTP - Industry 4.0 networking system and sensors
In a new process to thicken the sludge for de-watering, which includes dosing liquid polymer. An IO-Link wiring solution reduced the
project costs by eliminating analog input cards and reducing the size of control cabinets.
The automatic device replacement feature of IO-Link enables operators to back up the parameter settings of each sensor. Automaticallydownloading if a replacement device is required.
Digital real-time IO-Link communications are more accurate than traditional 4...20 mA analog signals.

Products used on site:
AL1920AL2205

DN4033

IO-Link input/output module

Switched-mode power supply
24 V DC

E30443SM2000

AL1326

IO-Link master with Ethernet/
IP interface

IO-Link display

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Magnetic-inductive flow meter

IO-Link master with EtherNet/
IP interface

DF2101

Power supply module forelectronic circuit breaker

DN4012

Switched-mode power supply
24 V DC

DF2210Electronic circuit breaker

DF3100Feeding module for ground
potential

IO-Link wiring solution and instrumentation
Timaru District Council water: Industry 4.0 networking system and sensors
Using IO-Link as a wiring solution, the site gain more information from their IO-Link devices, compared to traditional analogue or digital
devices, without increasing costs, engineering time or system complexity.
To explain, the IO-Link master replaces a traditional analogue input card which saves cost while allowing for significantly smaller sized control
cabinets. It is well known that 100% digital communication is far more reliable, accurate and is 100% noise-immune compared to legacy
analogue transmitter signals.

Advantages• Good chemical resistance(99,9% ceramic)• High pressure rating• Long term stability

Ceramic cell

• No tiring of ceramic material• Less temperature influence

The IO-Link communication protocol provides accessdown to each individual sensor. This creates maximum
transparency and facilitates troubleshooting.

Products used on site:

AL1326

IO-Link master with EtherNet/
IP interface

PN2093Pressure sensor with display

PI1703

Flush pressure sensor withdisplay

QMP010moneo configure license: Stand-alone licence for online/offline parameter setting of IO-Link devices

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Irrigation scheme instrumentation
Clutha District Council: Whitelea Road Water Treatment
Chemicals are used in various water treatment processes to eliminate any remaining parasites, bacteria or viruses.
Aggressive media can cause corrosion to sensors used to monitor level and flow of these chemicals.
Titanium SI5100 probe was used as a standard flow switch for this project, given its good chemical resistance.
A non-contact laser sensor is used to measure the chemical dosing tank level. SA5000 series flow sensors are used for water flow measurement,
given they have the option of different probe lengths to suit different pipe diameters.

Titanium, Ceramic or 316SS Sensors available
DirectField mount%m/s
l/min.
m3/h°C

RemoteField mountCabinetmount

Products used on site:

SA5000Flow sensor

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SI5100Titanium flow monitor

O1D120

Photoelectric distance sensor

E21224

Mounting adapter forphotoelectric level sensors

EVM005Connecting cable with socket

A

ControlmonitorsB

ProbeconnectionC

FlowprobesD

ProcessconnectionWater Treatment System
Fairlie Water Treatment Plant: Instrumentation upgrades
Employs a number of modern ifm instruments, one being external level monitoring on non-metallic tanks.

100

0

38 %

SSC1

SSC2

SSC3

ON

OFF

OFF

activeinactiveinactive

100 %

0%

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Continuous level monitoring fromoutside the process•

No stress caused by the medium thanks
to non-contact detection•

Three point level positions in one sensor•

Deposits can be detected and signalled to
improve the quality of the process•

Several KQ10 units can be linked via IO-Link

Products used on site:
KQ1000Continuous level sensor

PI1717

Flush pressure sensor withdisplay

LMT100Sensor for point level
detection display

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Water Treatment System
UV Light Water Treatment Plant
Novolabs’ globally patented Supercritical UV technology is at the forefront of UV disinfection technology. Supercritical UV is revolutionising
the 40-year-old industry. This new technology can treat liquids with up to 100x lower clarity and 20x higher solids loading than legacy systems.
To develop Supercritical UV Novolabs had to do a ground-up redesign which allowed for an unprecedented level of automation. Working with
global leaders such as ifm, Novolabs is integrating technologies such as IoT and Industry 4.0 into their systems allowing for increased efficiency
and operator safety while giving clients significant OpEx savings and improved performance. A key part of Novolab’s ability to rapidly innovate
is its partnership with companies such as ifm who are leaders in their field to provide the best components available in the industry.

Products used on site:

SM2000Magnetic-inductive flow meter

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MN200S

Magnetically coded sensor

G1501S

Safety relay

EVC018Connection cable

Water Treatment
Self-sufficient drinking and process water treatment
The Belgian company BOSAQ has developed a solution that can generate drinking water from water of any quality anywhere in
the world. Self-sufficient, reliable, and maintenance-free.

Products used on site:

AL1300IO-Link master with PROFINET
interface

SU9000Ultrasonic flow meter

SV3150Vortex flow mete

SA5000Flow sensor

PT5404Pressure transmitter

EVM005Connecting cable with socket

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Water Treatment System
Olam Dairy MBR Wastewater Treatment Plant
Apex Water designed and constructed a turnkey wastewater treatment plant for Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) new Tokoroa dairy factory,
which started processing in August 2023. An ifm non-contact Radar Level sensor was used to monitor the levels of the Acetic Acid and Sulfuric
Acid tanks. ifm PI27 series pressure transmitters are used for DAF Feed pump outlet and balance tank hydrostatic level measurement.

Products used on site:
LW2120Continuous level sensor

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PI2794

Flush pressure sensor withdisplay

SI5100Titanium flow monitor

EVM005Connecting cable with socketIrrigation System
Kurow and Duntroon Irrigation Company Ltd (KDIC)
Kurow Duntroon Irrigation Company (KDIC) is a community owned irrigation scheme. KDIC has a siphon intake structure attached to the
Waitaki Dam, on Lake Waitaki, however its command area is below the Dam.
The total irrigated area is 3,648 hectares, with the capacity to provide water to 3,992 hectares and the potential to irrigate up to 5,500
hectares following the completion of the piped irrigation scheme. This system uses ifm ceramic faced pressure transmitters to overcome
unplanned surge pressures

Advantages

Ceramic cell•

Good chemical resistance (99,9%
ceramic)•

High pressure rating•

Long term stability•

No tiring of ceramic material•Less temperature influence

Products used on site:
PI1703

Flush pressure sensor withdisplay

EVM005Connecting cable with socket

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Water Treatment System
Alliance Farmers Produce: Plant condition monitoring - Industry 4.0 networking system and sensors
ifm Vibration monitoring systems (VSE+VSA) is used for condition-based maintenance of Alliance Farmers Produce’s critical effluent pumps
24/7. The site is also using IO-Link to connect multiple sensors to monitor Flow, Level, and Pressure of their effluent system.
IO-Link masters come with a separate IIoT port, with a dedicated IP address for the IT infrastructure. This allows the site to send informationand data directly to Moneo, without the need for a PLC. ifm Moneo is used to monitor sensor data gathered from field based instruments,
which can be read and processed easily and used as a basis for sustainable corporate decisions.

Products used on site:
DN4033

AL1326

Switched-mode power supply
24 V DCIO-Link master with EtherNet/
IP interface

SA4300E40260Flow sensor

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Progressive ring fitting

AL3050

VSE151

VSA001

LW2720

EVT003

EVF565

EVC927

EVC029Ethernet switch

Connecting cable with socket

Diagnostic electronics forvibration sensors

Wirable socket

Acceleration sensor

Ethernet connection cableContinuous level sensor

Connection cable

Water Treatment
North Otago Irrigation: Plant condition monitoring - Industry 4.0 networking system and sensors
North Otago Irrigation pump station was built by the local authority to provide reliable irrigation to the region. They saw the advantages ofusing an IO-Link condition based monitoring system to continuously monitor the health of their primary plant 24/7. This state of the art pumpstation transfers 2.0 m3 per second.

Products used on site:

AL1324

IO-Link master with EtherNet/
IP interface

VVB001

Vibration sensor

TA2105Temperature transmitter

EVC006

Connecting cable with socket

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Condition monitoring acrossthe entire water cycle
How South West Water achieves its business goals with vibration monitoring.
South West Water provides reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water andFans – an unjustly overlooked piece of equipment

wastewater services for a population of around 1.7 million in Cornwall, Devon,

So far, each blower and motor were checked about once a month in terms of

the Isles of Scilly and parts of Somerset and Dorset. To meet the needs of its

their need for maintenance. Nevertheless, plant failures between maintenancecustomers the company stores water in more than 20 reservoirs and treats it inintervals could not be excluded, as bearing damage was either unforeseen or

around 40 water treatment works to produce drinking water for the region.

developed between the intervals.”South West Water also operates 650 wastewater treatment works. Among

Another problem exists in that the noise which could indicate deterioration

them is the Marsh Mills facility on the outskirts of the city of Plymouth. Aroundof the motor condition cannot be heard from the outside. “The motors are

one third of the wastewater of the city’s 230,000 inhabitants is treated here insoundproofed, so people can literally walk past them undisturbed. Perhaps thisseveral stages before being fed back into the water cycle. After initial mechanicalis also one reason why fans and blowers in the water and wastewater treatment

treatment, South West Water relies on a biological treatment using the activatedindustry are often overlooked, even though they perform a task that is justsludge process at Marsh Mills. Microorganisms decompose the organic substances

as critical as, for example, the work of the pumps used in the drinking water

dissolved in the water.

supply.”“As these are aerobic microorganisms, it is crucial that sufficient oxygen

Brendon Teague finally decided to equip nine blower units in Marsh Mills withis permanently added to the water so that the decomposition process canvibration diagnostics from ifm This first step is, therefore, logical and does nottake place in the required quality,” says Brendon Teague, Condition Basedcome as a surprise.

Maintenance Manager at South West Water. This task is performed by nine Roots
blowers, which supply a large volume of air at low pressure. With a total powerof 615 kW, they pump up to 390 cubic litres of air per minute into the activatedsludge tanks.

“I have been working with ifm for a long time to safeguard South West Water‘splants against unforeseen downtime by using condition monitoring.”

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Scan here to visit
the ifm Water page

Condition monitoring: keeping an eye on the health of the plant

Fourier Transformation). As an exact frequency can be assigned to the individual“I have been working with ifm for a long time to safeguard South West Water‘splant components or damage patterns, the sometimes time-consuming trouble-

plants against unforeseen downtime by using condition monitoring,” says

shooting on site is no longer necessary and maintenance work can be prepared

Brendon Teague. Together with his team, he has installed over 200 VSE100

effectively, even remotely. This drastically minimises the amount of work andevaluation unit devices, plus the acceleration sensors connected to it, in South

downtime.

West Water‘s water and wastewater treatment works.
Sensors help to achieve the company goals
The vibration monitoring system consists of acceleration sensors and an“It is a real benefit to have a central overview of the status of all relevant

evaluation unit. The sensors – South West Water uses sensors of the types

machines via the software and to be notified as soon as a value exceeds a critical

VSA001 – are positioned at relevant positions in the system and transmit the data

limit,” says Brendon. The site Maintenance Manager can thus quickly get an

to the evalu- ation unit, in this case the VSA001. The latter permanently evaluates

update of the situation, assess the need for action and, in an emergency, inform

information from up to four sensors and sends corresponding switching signals to

the maintenance team on site. “Condition monitoring in this form is alreadythe control system when limit values are exceeded. The data and alarms can also

helping us to achieve the company goals relating to the environmentally friendly

be transmitted to a central control room via an Ethernet interface.

handling of water and wastewater.

Easier troubleshooting and maintenance planning remotely

By detecting damage at an early stage, we have often been able to react in time

By means of vibration diagnostics, the state of health of a machine is permanently

and thus avoid downtime and costly repairs. Overall, we expect that due to therecorded. Thanks to the monitoring of the occurring vibrations in the time andimplementation of condition monitoring, we can reduce the cost of maintenancefrequency range, incipient damage is registered at an early stage and can be

and replacement of damaged assets on average by between £100,000 to

analysed in real time by ifm‘s own software in a more detailed FFT analysis (Fast£150,000 per year.

“Every new plant must be equipped accordingly with sensor and evaluation
technology that can be integrated into our existing infrastructure.”

Condition monitoring: standard on newly installed machines

for an even more comprehensive vibration analysis. “In combination with the

In order to benefit even more comprehensively from the advantages of condition

new edgeGateways from ifm and thus the possibility of making the data available

monitoring in the future, South West Water has defined condition monitoringin a cloud environment, I would be able to share the relevant data even moreon pumps and fans as a technical standard. “Every new plant must be equipped

effectively with my maintenance colleagues in the supply area, so that theaccordingly with sensor and evaluation technology that can be integrated into

maintenance quality and the reaction speed in the event of an alarm would again

our existing infrastructure. This not only creates more operational certainty forincrease significantly.”large, important treatment works, but also helps us to efficiently and effectively
maintain the quality and keep everything in perfect condition at smaller treatment

Conclusion

works in rural areas.”South West Water has been able to effectively prevent serious failures of criticalwater supply and wastewater treatment equipment such as pumps, centrifuges

The future: collaboration via the IoT platform As a further development step,and fans with their comprehensive condition monitoring system. This saves the

Brendon Teague can very well imagine switching to the new ifm moneo IoT

company significant costs for repair or replacement of equipment. At the same

platform. With moneo, even complex sensor infrastructures can be easily

time, plant monitoring supports the company’s goals regarding the responsible

mastered, while the optional moneo RTM module offers far-reaching possibilities

use of water as a resource

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Vibration accelerometers for all applications

1

1

fanm

otor

1

1

Wireless vibration system*Not compatible with VSE15x

Vibration sensors on the drives detecteven smallest vibrations.

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The VSE100 evaluation unit evaluates thesignals from up to four vibration sensors.

Vibration characteristics can be visualised via PC in
a control room. Operators can set limits (yellow andred lines for pre-alarm and main alarm).

Plant condition monitoring
Motor monitoring
Electric motors drive nearly all industrial machines and processes.
We depend on motors to run without interruption. Like any machine,
motors are subjected to damaging forces such as misalignment, shaft
overload, and lack of lubrication to name a few.
How could you improve your overall operational effectiveness?
Motors are often overlooked or are located in inaccessible locations.
Implementing RtM strategy can safeguard your motors and prevent
common failures. This reduces unplanned downtime and secondary
damage which, in turn, reduces your maintenance cost and loss of
production.

Ducted fan monitoring
Fans are used in virtually every manufacturing plant and typically, they
are located out of sight of normal daily traffic. Remote monitoring forwear on bearings, shaft or blade unbalance, etc. can reduce unplanned
downtime events and improve your overall plant efficiency.

Centrifugal pump monitoring
Pumps are one of the most common pieces of equipment in all sectorsof industry. Uninterrupted flow from pumps is vital to keep operations
running in applications from heating and cooling systems to product storage
and delivery.
How can you improve your overall operational effectiveness? Most often,
pumps are overlooked until they stop working. Remote monitoring forwear on motors, bearings, shafts, impeller unbalance, or cavitation can
reduce unplanned downtime events.

Submersible pump
Submersible pumps do the essential – but dirty work – of transporting
sewage to treatment plants. Prone to blockages, ragging, and general wear
and tear, pumps need to be monitored to avoid events such as overflow andenvironmental contamination of public and residential areas.

Wireless vibration monitoring System + IoT Core For Moneo implementation•

Battery-powered vibration sensor VWV•For overall vibration and temperature monitoring in places thatare difficult to access•Radio technology with intelligent mesh topology for efficient
data transmission•

Easy implementation from sensor to data visualisation

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Moneo: IIoT platform forindustry and production
A new approach to collecting sensor data
Talk directly to your IIoT system without PLC intervention
Digital communication technology allows you to get moredetailed information from your sensors. But, overloading your
PLC will limit the amount of that data you can actually receive
and use.
Using IO-Link technology with a Y-path connection gives
you full access to real-time machine information without
overloading your system.

Don’t let your PLC carry the entire burden!
The PLC has been a mainstay of automation since the 1970’s andit is used to control industrial automated equipment. With theadvent of Ethernet technologies and IIoT applications, the PLC
has been forced to carry more and more information that is notnecessarily used to control the machines.

Real time
maintenance

The PLC only uses 5% of the sensor information.
Data size is in bytes and cycle time in msec.

Y-Path Connectivity
Imagine if your sensors could talk directly to your SCADA,
MES, ERP, CMMS systems directly without the PLC intervention
and still send the information to the PLC for machine control?

This is now possible with the Y-path from ifm.
Our IO-Link masters come with a separate IIoT port with adedicated IP address for the IT infrastructure. This works in
any number of industrial applications without affecting themachine control side of the system. This unique approachallows you to send information and data directly to where
it is needed.

HMI, visualization computers, servers, PCs, etc. use 95% of the sensor information.
Data size is in Mbytes and cycle time is in seconds.

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moneo | application reports
Continuous condition monitoring of sludge and drainage pumps in the waste water industry
Waste water treatment plant Kressbronn, Germany
At the waste water treatment plant Kressbronn, numerous pumps with various
characteristics are used to convey liquid media through the various areas of the waste
water treatment plant. Unplanned downtime can have severe repercussions, potentiallydisrupting the entire municipal waste water disposal system or even causing a complete
halt to its operations.
In the case of liquid pumps, bubbles can form if the pressure difference between the inlet
and outlet side is too high: Resulting in cavitation. The tiny bubbles filled with vapour
collapse suddenly due to the high pressure. This sudden collapse creates shock waves that
repeatedly erode the pump element and the pump housing from the inside. If the damage
becomes too great, the pump can no longer work properly. In the worst case, expensive
repairs or even the replacement of the pump may become necessary.
1.

Vibration sensor pump bearing NDE VSA001

2.

Vibration sensor pump bearing DE VSA001

3.

Vibration sensor motor bearing VSA001

4.

Temperature sensor motor TP3232 + TS2229

5.

Diagnostic electronics for vibration sensors VSE150

1.

Vibration motor bearing [mg]2.

Cavitation recognition pump DE [mg]3.

Time counter cavitation DE [h]4.

Vibration pump bearing DE [mg]5.

Cavitation recognition pump NDE

6.

Time counter cavitation NDE [h]7.

Vibration pump bearing NDE [mg]8.

V-effective pump bearing NDE [mm/s]

9.

V-effective pump bearing DE [mm/s]

10.

V-effective motor bearing [mm/s]

11.

Motor temperature [C°]Continuous radar level measurement of CIP tanks, with moneo RTM
The non-contact level measurement principle with radar offers many advantages formonitoring a CIP system. Contact with media (acids, alkalis) and heating coils is avoided sothat the measurement is independent of the temperature and density of the media. Theseadvantages complete the quality assurance of the CIP cleaning process.

1.

IO-Link master (e.g. AL1351)

1.

Level in metres

2.

1 LW2720 level sensor LW2720

2.

Volume in litres41moneo | application report
Continuous condition monitoring of a refrigeration system compressor set•

Continuous diagnostics: Detection of motor
damage with full coverage of the real
operating hours.

•

Early detection: Monitoring of unbalance,
wear and overall vibration. Detection of
unbalance vibration, shaft misalignmentand rotor wear in the compressor.

•

Maximum efficiency: Permanentdiagnostics of winding problems or dirt
accumulation in the electric motor bytemperature measurement.

•

Easy integration: ifm provides individual
solutions suited for different types ofcompressors.

Application Key

moneo|appliancemoneo|vAppliance42Sensing Innovations for WT plants
Radar Area Sensor - R2D100

Conductivity sensor - LDL400

Magnetic-inductive flow meter - SM4120

100

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38%

•

Up to 30m range in any weather conditions•

Simultaneous detection of distance and speed•

Intuitive set-up and visualisation of the measured
data using the ifm Vision Assistant software•

Polypropylene conductivity sensor•

Resistant to salt and other aggressive media•

Detects conductivity using the tried-and-tested
inductive measuring principle•

Compact design facilitating installation,
when space is limited•

Suitable for outdoor installations•

Precise measurement of flow, consumption
and medium temperature•

High accuracy, repeatability and measurement
dynamics•

Outputs: analogue, switch and pulse•

Large colour display with red/green colourchange to indicate flow / no flow

SSC1

SSC2

SSC3

ON

OFF

OFF

activeinactiveinactive•

No inlet and output pipe lengths required!

Level Sensor - KQ1000
100%

0%
0%

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Continuous level monitoring outside the tank!

•3 x adjustable level positions from one sensor•

Deposits can be tuned out, and periodic build-up
signalled to improve process quality•

Multiple KQ10 units can be linked via IO-Link, tomonitor continuous level externally43

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