Industry Products

The Parani-SD is a Bluetooth Serial Adapter product line that is designed to replace RS-232 serial cables with wireless connectivity. Options include a Bluetooth 1.2 Protocol Stack that includes Adaptive Frequency-hopping spread spectrum (AFH), software-free configuration support via an external dip-switch, Pairing button for instant configuration of an automatic connection between two Parani-SD devices, and flexible power options.

The SlotServer ControlLogix Communications Interface Module and EtherNet/IP gateways will be featured in the FieldServer Technologies booth 935 at the Automation Fair in October.

Fluke announced an updated version of its Electrical Measurement Safety interactive video aimed at reducing hazards for people measuring electrical circuits, and helping reduce risk and liability for employers.

As a network expands to connect many devices together, Ethernet redundancy becomes more critical. Korenix Dual homing technology in JetNet 4508 and 4508f managed switches, provides the most flexible solution to let different brands of Ethernet devices connect together and keep a redundant Ethernet working in fast recovery.

The MFS stand-alone safety interlock switch requires magnetic and ferroresonant signals to close the safety signals, making this switch highly resistant to tampering.

Innovative tooth design makes for exceptionally smooth running. Brilliant and shiny surfaces from wood, stone or metalworking machines and printing presses are now a reality.

SBC84620 ultra low power 3.5-inch embedded SBC features an AMD Geode LX processor. The board can support both LX800 500MHz and LX700 433MHz processors and full feature I/Os. It is an ideal entry level PC-based embedded platform with fanless operation for industrial applications.

Cimetrix announced the start of its CIMPortal TDI Beta Program. Tool Data Interface (TDI) is a specification adopted by certain Integrated Device Manufacturers (IDMs) in Japan that requires equipment suppliers to store historical data locally on the equipment and to provide local software applications to use this data to improve equipment quality.

Series 9F universal ultra small sensors are designed to fit the most stringent space requirements by fitting into any 4mm “T” slot.

Before investigating all the features provided by an Industrial Ethernet switch, you should first consider exactly what this type of device is and what it does. Contemporary Controls’ R&D Manager Bennet Levine has written a document that will aid users in this process.

EtherStax line of rugged, high-density Ethernet I/O blocks for distributed I/O and SCADA applications process 96 channels of discrete input/output signals with Modbus TCP/UDP/IP communication to a host controller.

The eAutomation Group of Advantech introduces the UNO-3062L, an industrial fanless PC with a Celeron processor, two PCI extensions, and one internal CF slot. The UNO-3062L features a rugged field-proven compact and reliable design with dual power inputs.

DIN 43650 valve connectors are mainly used with solenoid valves in hydraulic and pneumatic applications. In addition, these connectors are also used in electrical applications for pressure switches, filter switches, limit switches and special sensors.

TraceEdge-PMC helps bring TimeMachine debugger to the desktop of every device software engineer.

Autoslip Express packing slip system helps distribution centers to increase productivity at packing stations without causing large disruptions in operations or having to further allocate space for large machinery in already crowded warehouses.

Phoenix Contact's new UTTB 4 and UTTB 2.5 Double-Level Terminal Blocks increase wire density. The UT screw terminal block series features a compact design and ideal handling.

Micro Motion F-Series line of compact Coriolis meters offer ±0.10% mass flow accuracy, ±0.15% volume accuracy, ±0.50% gas flow accuracy, and ±0.001 g/cc density accuracy. F-Series sensors are available with the TÜV-certified Model 2700 transmitter for use in SIL-2 and SIL-3 applications.

MTS Systems Corp. Sensors Division has expanded its housing options for the C-Series sensors. The new housing options allow for exposed use by offering a new version that is lighter weight, less intrusive, and offers IP67 environmental protection.

ISA announced the publication of "Basic Electricity and Electronics for Control: Fundamentals and Applications, 3rd Edition," by Lawrence (Larry) M. Thompson.

ITT, Electronic Components announces compliance with RoHS and DFARS initiatives for its D-Subminiature connectors effective July 1, 2006.