See exactly how FK plugs into your existing setup and what production data you get — no PLC changes, no new wiring.
If you already have a sensor that detects your product — a photoelectric eye, inductive proximity or capacitive sensor — you can add an FK-1 inline in 5 minutes. No PLC changes, no new wiring, no IT involvement. The FK-1 reads every pulse and streams live production data to the cloud.
Any photoelectric, inductive or capacitive sensor already on the line. No changes needed — FK clips inline.
Plugs in series on the M12 cable between your sensor and the machine. Powered by the cable itself — no external supply.
FK-1 WiFi connects to your plant network. FK-1 Cellular works anywhere with LTE — no IT access required.
The FK-1 is fully transparent to the machine — it reads the sensor signal without interrupting it. Your PLC sees the sensor exactly as before.
Best when your production line has plant WiFi coverage. Uses your existing network — no SIM required.
Best for remote lines, warehouses or outdoor areas with no WiFi. Built-in 4G LTE — works anywhere.
Both WiFi and Cellular models work for this use case. Pick WiFi if your line has plant network coverage, or Cellular for standalone deployments.
By monitoring the interval between pulses, FK-1 automatically detects when an asset stops and restarts — no PLC change, no rewiring. Add an optional reject sensor on Input #2 and you have a complete view of asset health: availability, MTBF, MTTR, reject rate and average speed — all in real time.
Detects good parts. If no pulses are seen for a set time (e.g. 60s), the machine is declared DOWN.
Connect to the 2nd FK-1 input to count scrapped parts and calculate yield/quality in real time.
Processes the timing logic locally. Only transmits state changes to save data — works on WiFi or LTE.
No pulses on Input #1 for > timeout = DOWN. Pulse on Input #2 = Quality Loss. Uptime, MTTR, and Yield are calculated automatically.
Each guide shows the exact sensor wiring, what FK model to use, and what data you get in the portal.
Connect to a machine-running signal and get uptime, downtime, and OEE automatically.
Use the FK-2's built-in IMU to catch early signs of bearing wear before failure.
Count shots, track cycle time drift, and monitor mold temperature via analog input.