TURCK Releases Sensor-Equipped Control Cabinet Guard
The IM18-CCM45 combines environmental sensing and industrial Ethernet connectivity in a single DIN-rail device for control cabinets.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Current Conditions
TURCK Australia and New Zealand has released the IM18-CCM45 control cabinet guard, which integrates sensors that measure temperature, humidity, and door distance. The device provides measured values over PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, or Modbus TCP.
Why it matters
The device integrates sensing and connectivity into one unit, replacing separate sensors and remote I/O modules that previously required more wiring and engineering. It is designed to connect directly to control systems without additional hardware.
The IM18-CCM45 requires 18 millimeters of DIN rail width and carries Zone 2 IECEx and ATEX certification with an integrated RS485 interface. Pricing, availability timelines, and independent performance results have not been disclosed.
The players
TURCK Australia and New Zealand
The regional subsidiary of the German industrial automation manufacturer Turck, which supplies sensors, remote I/O, and network devices to industrial customers.
The details
Configuration, diagnostics, and firmware updates are handled through the TURCK Automation Suite and an integrated web server. The device transmits measured values cyclically to PLCs and IT systems without added engineering effort.
Seasonal Patterns
The IM18-CCM45 extends the shift of environmental monitoring onto standard industrial Ethernet protocols such as PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus TCP. This places cabinet condition sensing within the same networks that already carry control traffic.
Maintenance teams can monitor cabinet temperature, humidity, and door status through existing PLC and IT systems rather than installing separate sensors. The device's 18-millimeter footprint and direct protocol support may simplify retrofits in space-limited control cabinets.
The takeaway
Integrating environmental sensing directly into network-connected control hardware can reduce wiring, configuration work, and the number of separate devices needed to monitor industrial equipment.
Further reading
Explore more Current Conditions reporting for context on monitored environmental conditions.
Source note: This article includes information reported by AZoSensors.
