Configuration and indicatorsS1: Allows the selection of PNP (P/2) or NPN (N) output signal type.S2: Allows the selection of internal PULL-UP resistors (PU) or PULL-DOWN resistors (PD) according to NPN or PNP selection (using S1), respectively.L1: Green when power supply is present.L2: Amber when NC series output is enabled (i.e. open contact)L3: Amber when NO series output is enabled (i.e. closed contact)

Configuration and indicatorsS1: Allows the selection of PNP/2 Wires (P/2) or NPN (N) output signal type.S2: Allows the selection of sensor’s output logic as DIRECT (DR) or REVERSE (RV).L1: Green when power supply is present (avaible from internal BUS).L2: Amber when slave output is enable (i.e. output activated or not depending on sensor’s output type and configuration og the module).

IST-SBM

SBMSensor Box Modular

09/2018

Operating instructions (EN)

DescriptionThe modular sensor box SBM is a system composed of one or multiple master units (SBMM), one or multiple slave units (SBMS) and one termination and fixing unit (SBMK). Master and slave modules can be connected in series creating an application specific and fully customized system.Main characteristics:

• modular, extra-compact and scalable solution;• easy manual configuration using selectors;• any sensor’s output can be configured to be NO or NC;• the master unit simultaneously updates two digital output signals (the

series of NO contacts and the series of NC contacts);• wide power supply range;• series connection of up to 20 slave modules1 (sensors) depending on

configuration (and current consumption);• orientable cable output and flexible cables;• direct fixation on standard aluminium profiles.

SBMM SBMS

Frame Durethan T 40

Dimensions box 36mm x 34mm x 10mm

Weight 50 g

Environmental segree IP40

Power supply Vcc from 12 Vdc to 24 Vdc (± 10%)

Module current consumption 30 mA

Environment temperature -30 °C ÷ +70 °C

Electrical connections 4 wires unterminated

1 female M8 3 poles connector

Connections lenghts 1 m 150mm

Input connections2 wires for power

supply (Blue; GND; Brown; Vcc)

1 inputPNP/NPN/REED

type

Output connections 2 configurabilePNP o NPN

None

FeaturesIt’s always the first module in a generic SBM and it works as a power supply source for all the other modules connected in series. It generates two outputs simultaneously updated according to the status of subsequent slave’s modules output (nominally, one as the series of NO slave outputs and the other as the series of NC slave outputs). The master’s outputs can be set to be PNP or NPN type using a dedicated selector and respective internal PULL-UP or PULL-DOWN resistors can be set using a separate selector. The module has also two LED indicators for diagnostics. It can also be used as an

intermediate module of a generic SBM when logical separation (or grouping) of slave signals is required. The state of a master module output is however always related to the signals’ states of the all the next slave modules up to the end of the SBM or to the next first master module (please refer to the application examples for further information about).

SBMM- MASTER MODULEFeaturesAny single slave module allows for the connection of a single sensor. It takes the power supply from the internal bus connection (provided by the master module) and it triggers the commutation of two solid states relays: a NO contact and a NC contact based on the sensor’s output. Two selectors are available to configure the sensor’s signal output type (PNP/2 wires or NPN) and logic (direct or reverse). The module has also two LED indicators for diagnostics.

SBMS- SLAVE MODULE

Principle of operationThe primary context of application of the system is the industrial automatic handling of components. Usually to this purpose a robot is used in combination with several EOATs (End Of The Arm Tools) equipped with several sensors and actuators. Quite often the robot doesn’t need to know the status of all the sensors’ output but just one acknowledgement (ACK) signal obtained as the logical processing of all the sensors’ outputs (a simple logical AND processing is usually required). In a minimum configuration one can assemble a SBM unit with several slave modules (1 per sensor) and a single master module whose outputs (or even only one of them) can be used as ACK signals from the robot.

FeaturesThis module serves as a termination unit for the series connection of the other modules. It allows the fixation to standard aluminium profiles and the orientation of the cable output (straight or rotated by 90°).

Assembly part list• 2 fixing brackets (code SBMK-001)• 2 special screws M4 (code SBMM-004)• 2 square nuts M4 (code VITE-520)• 2 adapters for special screws (code SBMK-002)• 2 trapezoidal contacts (code SBMK-003)• 2 screws TCEI M4x10 (code VITE-264)• 2 lock washers (code VITE-283)• 2 nuts M4 L=15mm (code MFI-177)

SBMK-TERMINATION AND FIXATION MODULE

S1

L1 L2 L3

S2 S1

L1 L2

S2

BLUE GND

BROWN Vcc

BLACK OUT1: series of slave NO contacts (depending on configuration)

WHITE OUT2: series of slave NC contacts (depending on configuration)

ConnectionType: 4 wires unterminated cableFormation: 4x0.14mmMaterial: PURLength: 1m

Current limitationsCurrent consumption of the module: 20 [mA]Max current per output2 : 350 [mA]Max supply current: 1.4 [A]

BL- BW+

BK

BLUE GND

BROWN Vcc

BLACK Sensor output signal (input fot the Slave module)

ConnectionType: M8 3 poles female connectorFormation: 3x0.096mm2Material: PURLength: 150mm

Current limitationsCurrent consumption of the module: 20 [mA]Current consumption of standard Gimatic’s sensors: 30 [mA]Max supply current to sensor: 200 [mA]Max supply current: 1.4 [A]

Assembly procedureThe first essential step of the assembling procedure consists in the selection of the cable output orientation: this choice affects the assembly orientation of the last slave module respect to the last termination unit.

Maximum current available at master outputsThe maximum current available per any single master output depends on several factors as the temperature of the operating environment, the supply voltage level and the duty cycle (i.e. the activation time over the deactivation time ratio). The following charts can be used to estimate the maximum current available at the master outputs. Starting from the maximum current available as a function of the supply voltage 𝐼𝑚𝑎𝑥(𝑉), the real maximum current 𝐼𝑚 of any output can be computed as (however please consider not to exceed the maximum current level of 1 [A]):

𝐼𝑚 = 𝐼𝑚𝑎𝑥(𝑉) ∗ 𝛼(𝑇) ∗ 𝛽(𝐷) ≤ 1 [𝐴]where:

𝛼(𝑇) is an ambient temperature 𝑇 dependent coefficient;

𝛽(𝐷) is a duty cycle 𝐷 dependent coefficient which is the ratio of the activation time 𝑡𝑜𝑛 over the deactivation time 𝑡𝑜𝑓𝑓 of the output i.e. 𝐷 = 𝑡𝑜𝑛/𝑡𝑜𝑓𝑓 (where 𝑡𝑜𝑛+ 𝑡𝑜𝑓𝑓 is equal to the cycle time of the system which is supposed to be in the order of some minutes at most).

Step 1Assemble one termination unit (SMBK) with the last slave module (SBMS) of the sensor box by using an allen key. Nuts are included in the SBMK article and screws are embedded into the slave module.

Step 2Assemble the penultimate module with the last module by simply using an allen key. Both screws and nuts are integrated inside the modules.

Step 3Repeat step 2. for any module back to the first master module of the sensor box.

1 Example of configuration: 1 master module, 20 slave modules with Gimatic sensors at an ambient temperature of 30 [°C], 24[V] as supply voltage, duty cycle 100% and 200 [mA] as maximum current required at the outputs of the master unit.2 Maximum current available per any single master output at an ambient temperature of 30 [°C], 24 [V] as supply voltage and duty cycle 50%. Maximum current depends upon working conditions. Please refer to the dedicated section of this manual.

Application examplesThe following picture shows a typical application where only 1 master module (SBMM) is used in combination with 6 slave modules (SBMS) and 1 termination module (SBMK). Below related pictures also show the 2 options for the cables exit orientation: the square shaped design of all the modules allows the user to customize the output orientation maintaining the same fixation on an external frame.

Assembly with cable exit downwards Assembly with frontal cable exit

Step 4Install the remaining termination unit using the plastic adapters included into the SBMK article and according to the selected cable output orientation.

Dimensional drawingsMaster (SBMM) and Slave (SBMS) modules

Termination kit module (SBMK)

34

36.1

2

5

25

10

34

35.5

25

25

13.5 13.5

34

36.1

2

5

25

10

34

35.5

25

25

13.5 13.5

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

Imax

[mA]

Tensione di alimentazione [V]

Imax (V)

0

0,2

0,4

0,6

0,8

1

1,2

25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85

α[-]

T [°C]

α(T)

1

1,25

1,5

1,75

2

2,25

2,5

0,2 0,6 1 1,4 1,8 2,2 2,6 3 3,4 3,8 4,2 4,6 5

β[-]

D [-]

β(D)

The following picture shows the minimal configuration of a SBM system composed of 1 master module (SBMM) and 2 slave modules (SBMS) connected to different type of magnetic sensors.

GND+24Vdc

Digital output to PLC

The following picture shows an extended configuration with 4 additional slave modules and 1 additional master module in between generating the signal processing of only the last 4 slave modules. The first master module processes the signals of only the first 2 slave modules. Please note the power supply conductor of the central master module are not used in this example (the first master module power connections provide the power supply to the whole system busing an internal BUS).

GND

Magnetic Sensor PNP

Magnetic Sensor PNP

Magnetic Sensor PNP

Ultrasonic Sensor PNP+24Vdc

Digital output to PLC

Digital output to PLC

Magnetic Sensor PNP

Magnetic Sensor PNP

OFF

OUT NC

OUT NOS2

S1GNDVcc

GND

GND

GND

Vcc

Vcc

Vcc

OFF OFF

OFF

OFF OFF

OFFON

ON

ONON

ON

t

OFF

GND OUT NC

OUT NO

S2(RV)S2

Vcc

GNDVccGNDVcc

GNDVccGNDVcc

OFF

OFFOFF

OFF OFF

OFFON

OFF S1OFFON

ON ON

ON

ON

tS2

Slave IN PNP RV

Slave IN PNP DR

Master OUT PNP

S1 OUT NO (Black)OUT NC (White)

Slave IN PNP DR

Slave IN NPN DR

Master OUT NPN

S2 S1 OUT NO (Black)OUT NC (White)

Configuration and indicatorsS1: Allows the selection of PNP (P/2) or NPN (N) output signal type.S2: Allows the selection of internal PULL-UP resistors (PU) or PULL-DOWN resistors (PD) according to NPN or PNP selection (using S1), respectively.L1: Green when power supply is present.L2: Amber when NO series output is enabled (i.e. closed contact)

Configuration and indicatorsS1: Allows the selection of PNP/2 Wires (P/2) or NPN (N) output signal type.S2: Allows the selection of sensor’s output logic as DIRECT (DR) or REVERSE (RV).L1: Green when power supply is present (avaible from internal BUS).L2: Amber when slave output is enable (i.e. output activated or not depending on sensor’s output type and configuration og the module).

IST-SBM-E

SBM-ESensor Box Modular

10/2018

Operating instructions (EN)

DescriptionThe modular sensor box SBM is a system composed of one or multiple master units (SBMM-E), one or multiple slave units (SBMS-E) and one termination and fixing unit (SBMK). Master and slave modules can be connected in series creating an application specific and fully customized system.Main characteristics:

• modular, extra-compact and scalable solution;• easy manual configuration using selectors;• any sensor’s output can be configured to be NO or NC;• In the SBMM-E version, the master module updates a single digital

output (the series of the NO contacts);• wide power supply range;• series connection of up to 20 slave modules1 (sensors) depending on

configuration (and current consumption);• orientable cable output and flexible cables;• direct fixation on standard aluminium profiles.

SBMM-E SBMS-E

Frame Durethan T 40

Dimensions box 36mm x 34mm x 10mm

Weight 50 g

Environmental segree IP40

Power supply Vcc from 12 Vdc to 24 Vdc (± 10%)

Module current consumption 30 mA

Environment temperature -30 °C ÷ +70 °C

Electrical connections 3 wires unterminated

1 female M8 3 poles connector

Connections lenghts 1 m 150mm

Input connections2 wires for power

supply (Blue; GND; Brown; Vcc)

1 inputPNP/NPN/REED

type

Output connections 1 configurabilePNP o NPN

None

FeaturesIt’s always the first module in a generic SBM and it works as a power supply source for all the other modules connected in series. It generates one output according to the status of subsequent slave’s modules output (that is the series of NO slave outputs). The master’s outputs can be set to be PNP or NPN type using a dedicated selector and respective internal PULL-UP or PULL-DOWN resistors can be set using a separate selector. The module has also two LED indicators for diagnostics. It can also be used as an intermediate module of a generic SBM when logical separation (or grouping) of slave signals is required. The

state of a master module output is however always related to the signals’ states of the all the next slave modules up to the end of the SBM or to the next first master module (please refer to the application examples for further information about).

SBMM-E- MASTER MODULEFeaturesAny single slave module allows for the connection of a single sensor. It takes the power supply from the internal bus connection (provided by the master module) and it triggers the commutation of two solid states relays: a NO contact and a NC contact based on the sensor’s output. Two selectors are available to configure the sensor’s signal output type (PNP/2 wires or NPN) and logic (direct or reverse). The module has also two LED indicators for diagnostics.

SBMS-E- SLAVE MODULE

Principle of operationThe primary context of application of the system is the industrial automatic handling of components. Usually to this purpose a robot is used in combination with several EOATs (End Of The Arm Tools) equipped with several sensors and actuators. Quite often the robot doesn’t need to know the status of all the sensors’ output but just one acknowledgement (ACK) signal obtained as the logical processing of all the sensors’ outputs (a simple logical AND processing is usually required). In a minimum configuration one can assemble a SBM unit with several slave modules (1 per sensor) and a single master module whose outputs (or even only one of them) can be used as ACK signals from the robot.

FeaturesThis module serves as a termination unit for the series connection of the other modules. It allows the fixation to standard aluminium profiles and the orientation of the cable output (straight or rotated by 90°).

Assembly part list• 2 fixing brackets (code SBMK-001)• 2 special screws M4 (code SBMM-004)• 2 square nuts M4 (code VITE-520)• 2 adapters for special screws (code SBMK-002)• 2 trapezoidal contacts (code SBMK-003)• 2 screws TCEI M4x10 (code VITE-264)• 2 lock washers (code VITE-283)• 2 nuts M4 L=15mm (code MFI-177)

SBMK-TERMINATION AND FIXATION MODULE

S1

L1 L2

S2 S1

L1 L2

S2

BLUE GND

BROWN Vcc

BLACK OUT1: series of slave NO contacts (depending on configuration)

ConnectionType: 3 wires unterminated cableFormation: 4x0.14mmMaterial: PURLength: 1m

Current limitationsCurrent consumption of the module: 20 [mA]Max current per output2 : 350 [mA]Max supply current: 1.4 [A]

BL- BW+

BK

BLUE GND

BROWN Vcc

BLACK Sensor output signal (input fot the Slave module)

ConnectionType: M8 3 poles female connectorFormation: 3x0.096mm2Material: PURLength: 150mm

Current limitationsCurrent consumption of the module: 20 [mA]Current consumption of standard Gimatic’s sensors: 30 [mA]Max supply current to sensor: 200 [mA]Max supply current: 1.4 [A]

Assembly procedureThe first essential step of the assembling procedure consists in the selection of the cable output orientation: this choice affects the assembly orientation of the last slave module respect to the last termination unit.

Maximum current available at master outputsThe maximum current available per any single master output depends on several factors as the temperature of the operating environment, the supply voltage level and the duty cycle (i.e. the activation time over the deactivation time ratio). The following charts can be used to estimate the maximum current available at the master outputs. Starting from the maximum current available as a function of the supply voltage 𝐼𝑚𝑎𝑥(𝑉), the real maximum current 𝐼𝑚 of any output can be computed as (however please consider not to exceed the maximum current level of 1 [A]):

𝐼𝑚 = 𝐼𝑚𝑎𝑥(𝑉) ∗ 𝛼(𝑇) ∗ 𝛽(𝐷) ≤ 1 [𝐴]where:

𝛼(𝑇) is an ambient temperature 𝑇 dependent coefficient;

𝛽(𝐷) is a duty cycle 𝐷 dependent coefficient which is the ratio of the activation time 𝑡𝑜𝑛 over the deactivation time 𝑡𝑜𝑓𝑓 of the output i.e. 𝐷 = 𝑡𝑜𝑛/𝑡𝑜𝑓𝑓 (where 𝑡𝑜𝑛+ 𝑡𝑜𝑓𝑓 is equal to the cycle time of the system which is supposed to be in the order of some minutes at most).

Step 1Assemble one termination unit (SMBK) with the last slave module (SBMS) of the sensor box by using an allen key. Nuts are included in the SBMK article and screws are embedded into the slave module.

Step 2Assemble the penultimate module with the last module by simply using an allen key. Both screws and nuts are integrated inside the modules.

Step 3Repeat step 2. for any module back to the first master module of the sensor box.

1 Example of configuration: 1 master module, 20 slave modules with Gimatic sensors at an ambient temperature of 30 [°C], 24[V] as supply voltage, duty cycle 100% and 200 [mA] as maximum current required at the outputs of the master unit.2 Maximum current available per any single master output at an ambient temperature of 30 [°C], 24 [V] as supply voltage and duty cycle 50%. Maximum current depends upon working conditions. Please refer to the dedicated section of this manual.

Application examplesThe following picture shows a typical application where only 1 master module (SBMM) is used in combination with 6 slave modules (SBMS) and 1 termination module (SBMK). Below related pictures also show the 2 options for the cables exit orientation: the square shaped design of all the modules allows the user to customize the output orientation maintaining the same fixation on an external frame.

Assembly with cable exit downwards Assembly with frontal cable exit

Step 4Install the remaining termination unit using the plastic adapters included into the SBMK article and according to the selected cable output orientation.

Dimensional drawingsMaster (SBMM) and Slave (SBMS) modules

Termination kit module (SBMK)

34

36.1

2

5

25

10

34

35.5

25

25

13.5 13.5

34

36.1

2

5

25

10

34

35.5

25

25

13.5 13.5

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

Imax

[mA]

Tensione di alimentazione [V]

Imax (V)

0

0,2

0,4

0,6

0,8

1

1,2

25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85

α[-]

T [°C]

α(T)

1

1,25

1,5

1,75

2

2,25

2,5

0,2 0,6 1 1,4 1,8 2,2 2,6 3 3,4 3,8 4,2 4,6 5

β[-]

D [-]

β(D)

The following picture shows the minimal configuration of a SBM system composed of 1 master module (SBMM) and 2 slave modules (SBMS) connected to different type of magnetic sensors.

GND+24Vdc

Digital output to PLC

The following picture shows an extended configuration with 4 additional slave modules and 1 additional master module in between generating the signal processing of only the last 4 slave modules. The first master module processes the signals of only the first 2 slave modules. Please note the power supply conductor of the central master module are not used in this example (the first master module power connections provide the power supply to the whole system busing an internal BUS).

GND

Magnetic Sensor PNP

Magnetic Sensor PNP

Magnetic Sensor PNP

Ultrasonic Sensor PNP+24Vdc

Digital output to PLC

Digital output to PLC

Magnetic Sensor PNP

Magnetic Sensor PNP

OFF

OUT NOS2

S1GNDVcc

GND

GND

Vcc

Vcc

OFF OFF

OFF OFF

OFFON

ON

ON

t

OFF

OUT NO

S2(RV)S2

GNDVccGNDVcc

GNDVccGNDVcc

OFF

OFF OFF

OFFON

OFF S1OFFON

ON ON

ON

tS2

Slave IN PNP RV

Slave IN PNP DR

Master OUT PNP

S1 OUT NO (Black)

Slave IN PNP DR

Slave IN NPN DR

Master OUT NPN

S2 S1 OUT NO (Black)