Industry Products

New models include XS5M panel-mount plugs and XS5P panel-mount sockets in both front and rear panel-mount versions.

The controller can precisely control the trajectory of up to 6 axes even during high-velocity motion on a millisecond time scale.

Series includes signal isolators and transmitters, process alarms, multi-channel processing modules, indicators and configurable displays, counters/totalizers and calibration devices.

Membrane switches are available in a range from three-dimensional rubberized keypads to two-dimensional thin film switches

Zener avalanche diode technology provides low capacitive loading and 1ns response time for high-speed signal pins and bidirectional protection for AC applications.

Nanotranslation Crossed-Roller (ANT-LX) stages incorporate direct-drive technology for accurate and high-speed positioning.

Transmitter converts process pressure or vacuum into a variety of current or voltage outputs, including 4-20mAdc.

F2-16TDxP 16-channel current output modules for DL205 PLCs are priced at $119.

16-point F2-16TD1P and F2-16TD2P DC Output Modules are Electronic Short Circuit Protected (ESCP) and detect missing external 24VDC, open load, over-temperature/over-load current faults. Input points are assigned as fault status indicators. The modules offer current source or sinking outputs. These modules support DirectLOGIC D2-250-1 and D2-260 CPUs only and are priced at $119.

Think & Do is an advanced control platform to develop, deploy and operate automated manufacturing and material handling systems. It integrates flowchart logic, an HMI package, SQL interface, a common HMI database, and logic, motion, vision and PID process control. Features include powerful drawing/animation tools with real-time and historical trending and alarming.

LSM provides a hygienic level measuring device with various 3A-approved process connections.

Enhancements to NET.ABLink 2.0 include improved access to Micrologix data files, Windows Vista compatibility and support for Microsoft Visual Studio 2008.

Enhancements include programmable time delays on input, making it suited for monitoring an incoming stream of pulses from any source, such as flow or rotating machinery.

FieldPower works with conveyor and packaging equipment, where there is a need to distribute power over extensive distances via multiple power drops.

Couplings are suitable for applications such as coupling a servo motor to a lead screw in a motion control system, or precision applications using encoders.

Mini Socket iWiFi connects embedded devices running machine-to-machine applications to 802.11b/g wireless LANs. Price: $59.

CFM200S Series of 200W AC/DC power supplies fit easily into 1U high OEM designs or any application where space is critical. Price: $73.

A large treemap display in the control room shows the performance of thousands of assets with one glance.

Pre-wired overmolded connectors are for solenoid valves and other mobile hydraulic devices and harsh environment applications.

Connectors are supplied in single sets or bulk components, eliminating the costly effort of disassembly.

Suitable for Industrial Ethernet and PROFINET applications, the connector enables transmission of data and power signals directly to local devices.

Scale is suitable for flat belt conveyors transporting dry products as well for Intralox style belts conveying wet products.

Shaft collars and couplings have a pilot hole to let users remachine them to match their own requirements.

Model PNC740 fatigue-rated load cell delivers up to 0.03% (BFSL) accuracy over a 100 million cycle lifetime.

PLC Converter automatically translates PLC programs and thus saves many hours of manual rewriting.

System includes an enclosed panel board module with integrated current transformer (CT) strips, a Branch Circuit Monitoring System (BCMS), and prewired receptacles.

ACS800-77LC transfers AC power from the turbine generator to the utility or transmission switchgear.

Credit-card sized GB-Series cameras (51 x 89 mm) are for OEM applications where there is a need to fit machine vision cameras in tight spaces.

X20 modules are for bipolar 2-phase stepper motors rated 1A (24 V) or 3A (18-48 V).

ECL211 converts from copper (100BaseT) to fiber optics (100BaseFx) over a distance of up to two kilometers.

These conveyors enable users to elevate or lower products quickly and easily with a minimum of construction effort.

Using the IEC-61850 OPC server with ClearView-SCADA enables users to build a complete multi-vendor substation automation solution.

InVision Downtime Reduction System now has Ethernet/IP communications.

Solves-It! controllers are suitable for small system control and monitoring applications where primarily analog processes are involved.

Toolbox enables users to run Maple computations in parallel, cutting down on processing time and enabling applications that were not possible before.

The LS2000 two-wire, 4-20mA thermal mass flow level switch serves as a drop-in replacement for mechanical float and paddle switches.

MCG MA34000 Series brushless DC motors have an integral drive to simplify installation and promote smooth, quiet, and efficient operation over a wide speed range.

Enhancements in Version 1.5 include changes to the Global Namespace, run mode store transfer lists, iFIX 4.5 visualization technologies, and fieldbus connectivity

SPTA low profile, angled terminal block provide space-saving connections for up to 10 A.

MAB-100 has an air bearing guideway to deliver precise, 100% friction-free straight-line motion up to 100 mm in length.

The Inspector is able to verify part completeness and quality, no matter what angle or orientation, even if products vary in size by as much as 20%.

Optimized for Windows XP and beyond, these tools form a seamless bridge between ISAGRAF v3 and ISaGRAF v5.

TMC-3D combines a multi-axis motion controller and a digital servo drive in the same compact unit.

PV Fuses protect solar panel photovoltaic (PV) cell strings, small solar power cells connected in series or parallel.

The all-steel touch screen Monitor is built to withstand the demanding effects of harsh environments typically encountered in industrial plant floor applications.

EKI-2701PSI Industrial Power over Ethernet (PoE) splitter offers the convenience of a single cable to supply both power and data to connected devices and equipment.

Case Conveyor Solutions handle cases, totes and trays with options for accumulation, transportation, diverting, metering, merging and sorting.

KSONIK MICRO works in the presence of dust, vapor, or foam and can make accurate measurements in narrow vessels. Price: $590.

The cavity filter system, designed for WiMAX applications and other wireless metro area network systems, covers the 2.3-to-2.7-GHz frequency range.

GasSens has a variety of options to meet individual gas detection and alarm requirements for over 30 different gases.

10 Watt DC/DC converters are housed in a 1.25 x 0.8 x 0.4 in. five sided shielded case in single and dual output models.

viewON 2 is a graphical environment for designing animated HMI pages.

MAH120 reads all popular 1D and 2D barcodes, including 1D, 2D, Data Matrix, PDF417, UPC/EAN/JAN, RSS, and more than 30 others.

Low-Peak current-limiting fuses are for use in main, feeder and branch circuits up to 600V, or for supplemental protection in equipment, panels or assemblies.

28000 series external linear actuator replaces four different components: a motor, coupler, lead screw and nut.

Pumps are in compliance with Class 1, Division 1, Groups C & D and ATEX hazardous locations.

Model 1127 measures light levels from Moonlight (1 lux) to the brightness of a TV Studio (1000 lux). Price: $11

RETA-02 adapter enables fast and simple connectivity of ABB drives to a PROFINET IO or Modbus/TCP network.

Model 682A05 provides early warning of typical bearing faults such as cracked races, spalling, brinelling, fatigue failure, looseness, and loss of lubrication.

LANpoint computers now run either Microsoft Windows CE.NET version 4.2 or Windows CE version 5.0 operating systems.

PT4300 is a media-isolated stainless steel pressure sensor for use in oil and gas, refrigeration, gas compression, test stands and industrial OEM applications.

Additions include Ethernet/IP and Modbus/TCP cards for AC890 and AC890PX adjustable speed drives.

1125 measures relative humidity from 10 to 95% and ambient temperatures from –40 to +100 degrees Celsius.

1018 PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8 now has a digital input hardware filter that eliminates false triggering from electrical noise.

Automated parts loader for bulk rod/shaft feeders can load a part in under 3 seconds.

In addition to a 2-pole configuration, 3-, 5-, 7- and 10-pole versions have joined the MCS MIDI lineup.

USB-IDIO-16 is fully compatible with both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 ports and offers hotplug functionality

The APN-200 can be configured to operate as an Access Point, Bridge or Repeater.

WF Next line is for label detection in the packaging and printing industries.

Enhancements are evolutions of the Factelligence offerings from the acquisition of Cimnet.

Designed for machine shops, the six-axis MultiGage is a portable, precision CMM with a 1.2 m measuring volume.

Light-Touch components have soft, food-grade, bellows-style silicone cups and adjustable suspensions for gently picking up foil-wrapped products.

Sensor Network Analyzer (SNA) software provides full support for ZigBee Smart Energy, including full decodes for the Smart Energy application profile and support for ZigBee PRO Smart Energy Security.

Harmonic Linear Drive (HLD) linear belt drive solution provides high accuracy and low cost without the need for a gearhead or brake.

LED pilot lights have a single unit monoblock design in a plastic housing. The unit comes complete with easy to wire terminals in the rear of the housing.

Collected data can be transferred to any PC via an infrared interface. The device is suitable for measurement of liquids and gases.

Enhancements include Windows Vista support, an Analog Input Synched component, and ASCII File Writer.

The 60-mm Busbar System is UL508, CSA and CE recognized and safely distributes power throughout a panel while conserving panel space.

The series provides four LCD sizes to fit different applications: 5.6” QVGA, 8.0” VGA, 10.4” VGA, and 12.1” SVGA.

CEMAT software modules guide operators through the diagnostics functions and interlocks for drives, dampers, belt conveyors and measuring values.

CPT series is for high inrush applications that require reliable output voltage stability.

OAK 2010 has a fanless design, RS-244/485, PCI-104 industrial expansion module, Mini PCI wireless module expansion and Digital I/O interfaces.

Large tags can be read on non-metal surfaces up to 5 meters and on metal surfaces at 2.5 meters.

APC810 Automation PC is available with Core Duo and Core 2 Duo processors, and PCI and PCI express slots.

Electromechanical cylinders bring custom control, high speed, and high torque capability to applications traditionally requiring hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders.

FireFinder XLS users can set the panel to display one of four new languages besides English: French, Spanish, Hebrew and Portuguese.

Model 70 continuous monitoring system can measure up to ten gases or more for almost any incineration or co-incineration application.

JRBS bricks are available with 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 ports and have removable terminals for simple, efficient installation and wiring modification in tight spaces.

Portable system provides inline comparison calibrations in both liquid and gas applications.

Gloria accommodates over-sized PICMG 1.3 backplanes, single host boards, and standard ATX motherboards.

Couplings have a parallel linkage system that minimizes reaction forces due to transmission torque and unavoidable shaft misalignments.

Rotary encoder IC is qualified to AEC-Q100 for brushless DC sensing in automotive applications.

Majorcharge provides battery charging or continuous duty power supply for critical equipment connected in parallel with a battery.

Paladin Reports provides the means to isolate, capture, and report when and where electrical power problems are in the formative stages

KLARI-CORD2 tests and records power consumption and battery charge data for automotive applications at ambient temperatures ranging from -40 to +85°C.

Keypads are for industrial access control, environmental control and service access, or anywhere that secure data entry must withstand weather and vandal assault.

CableEye Cable and Wire Harness Tester permits production engineers to use synthetic speech and voice recognition for hands-free operation.

Enhancements include Ethernet I/O modules which add advanced Peer-to-Peer (P2P) and Graphic Condition Logic (GCL) functionality.

Driver eliminates the need for an OPC Server, making installation and system engineering of a Cylon building energy management solution less costly and easier to configure.

Cable is ideal for industrial environments requiring a USB 2.0 connection and data transmission up to 16.4 feet.

Panduct routes and protects electrical wire or data communications cabling in high-density control panel environments.

Keyboards are built to withstand harsh environments with a hardcoated, textured, polyester film that is more rugged than industrial silicone rubber keypads.

V2 System Flow Meter can be installed in close proximity to pumps in crowded plant retrofit projects.

G9SX-GS is compliant with IEC/EN 61508 (SIL3), IEC/EN 62061 (SIL3) and EN 954-1 (category 4).

Gripper arm is made with Delron & aluminum to keep the tool lightweight, electrically insulated and wear resistant.

Relio R4000 rackmount computer for space-critical environments is available with up to 1.4GHz Intel Pentium M processor. Price: From $999.

VSA-1225 Vibration Spectrum Analyzer works on the Windows Mobile / Pocket PC platform.

Model 410B01 helps older PLC systems by capturing and holding the peak force reading until the PLC is able to scan for the value.

TR-57U Data Shuttle has the capacity to collect up to 256,000 readings from 16 TandD Data Loggers.

Power Cage Clamp provides spring-type terminal connections for 2 AWG and 4/0 AWG conductors.

Enhanced logical node template allows user to create complete functionalities of IEC 61850-based IEDs with a minimal knowledge of IEC 61850 standard.

HC20 is capable of up to 2500PPR (pulses per revolution) and is available with commutation tracks for 4, 6, or 8 pole variants of brushless motors.

XMLG converts pressure to an electrical signal that can be used to control and/or monitor a process variable.

AEDT-9140 fits into a circular housed encoder or directly onto industrial motors. Price: $18.50 in OEM quantities.

Cobra s800 inverted robot brings high speed handling solutions to case and carton loading applications.

EcoSpin makes rotational speed and angular measurements in dirty, contaminated, and high vibration operating environments.

RJ1P is capable of switching single phase 230, 480 or 600 Vac loads up to 50 Aac with 5 different operating modes when controlled by 0-10 Vdc or 4-20mA signals.

FS-B2510 fits the needs of integrators seeking to interface a serial (RS-232 or RS-485) device to a serial, Ethernet, BACnet MSTP or Metasys N2 Network.

HMS released 19 new EtherCAT gateways that allow EtherCAT devices to communicate with fieldbus or industrial Ethernet.

Latest version helps companies realize lean initiatives by managing the execution of orders and the related flow of materials.

Extio F1240 drives two 30-inch dual-link displays and other user I/O devices 250m (820ft) away from host PC.

Model 01302 mounts directly to the motor’s flange to measure the reaction forces exerted on the motor housing.

USB-AD16F I/O unit has 16 analog inputs, 2 analog outputs, 4 digital inputs, and 4 digital outputs. Data can be acquired at 250kHz.

Q45S H2S Gas Monitor provides continuous and reliable on-line hydrogen sulphide (H2S) monitoring in wet conditions.

FastPic4 inventory management software displays a photo of the item the operator is required to pick, increasing accuracy rates to 99.9%.

Optical incremental encoder provides position feedback with optional commutation signals for brushless motors in a package only 22mm in diameter by 15mm long.

Graphical Differencing and User Interface Toolkit helps identify differences between models built using MathWorks Simulink software.

Enhancments include magnets in the stator to provide 25+% more torque output across the entire speed range.

ADAM-5081 high speed quadrature encoder and counter module is for use with ADAM-5550 series Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs).

USB-1616HS-BNC USB data acquisition device has 16 analog inputs, counter input, quadrature encoder input, and digital I/O.

DWF is Autodesk's new Design Web Format, which creates a compressed rendition of an associated AutoCAD drawing (DWG).

Application Development Kit (ADK) 6.0 allows users to program using any of the five IEC61131-3 languages.

The kit contains sensors, hardware and software needed to build an accurate and reliable weighing system.

The IP67-rated adapter can be used for factory automation applications where M12 and M8 sensor cables operate in the same network.

The IMPACT A20 has on-board image processing, a digital imaging sensor, real-time I/O and 256 MB of on-board memory.

Cybertec Series 1000 modem/router interfaces with both serial and Ethernet enabled devices using 3G cellular data networks.

The DPharp EJA V2.5 pressure transmitter's Device Type Manager (DTM) has been certified for FOUNDATION fieldbus by the FDT Group.

RLN power-off pneumatic rod locks are suited for holding applications in industries such as automotive, mobile, food and machine tools.

The LT-100 model is cost effective for installations which require up to 8 DI/DO points and 2 counter inputs.

FBK-2 provides a serial Modbus/RTU interface and a HART interface to bridge existing devices into FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 and PROFIBUS PA.

DNA models are for use with UEI's Ethernet Cube family;DNR models are for the 12-slot rack-mounted RACKtangle I/O chassis.

iSNMP is now a Plug-in to KEPServerEX, while KEPServerEX has enhancements to more than 45 of its drivers.

Network-ready version provides a standard Ethernet connection to support remote monitoring and control.

SIMATIC SM 336 works with ET 200M I/O and PCS 7F process safety systems and supports single, dual and triple redundancy architectures.

Industrial switches and pilot devices include push buttons, selector switches, key-locks, joysticks, mushroom-head switches for E-stops, and complete operator control stations.

Server reduces the cost of communicating with Honeywell TPS/TDC3000 systems by eliminating the need for custom drivers to access Honeywell’s proprietary Local Control Network (LCN).

JetBox 9310 embedded computer for harsh industrial environments works in temperatures ranging from -40 to 80C.

Operator Alert provides an easy-to-use web interface for creating & editing alerts for managing process operations

Both have DNP3 and IEC 60870-5 and multi-vendor connectivity, AGA12-2 encryption, and IEC 61131-3 programming.

Secure Strategy Distribution System gives Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and machine builders the ability to encrypt firmware and control programs.

PI Smart Connectors and PI Business Gateways connect the PI system to Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Smart Grids for meter reading.

Model 7151 can down-convert any signal within any of four digitized 100 MHz input bands, enhancing the efficiency and diversity of signal-intelligence applications.

AS7620 provides "early-power-fail" warning and "power-good" signals to microcontrollers that cannot afford to lose critical data during a power failure.

dcLINK 4.2.4 data collection software seamlessly incorporates bar code, RFID, and voice inputs into a single package.

ETTN-YTTN with a clamp-on sensor enables easy mounting at a pipe with two standard clips. It can measure the temperature of a process without direct contact to the medium.

USB-6212 and USB-6216 have a 60 percent improvement in analog sampling rates, sixteen 400 kS/s analog inputs, and two 250 kS/s analog outputs.

The 21mm high LED readout has a luminance double that of conventional indicators and an easy-to-read five digit display.

Uprox+ Factor 1 sensors now include IP 69k rated washdown versions with temperature ratings from -40 to 100° C.

Enhancements include harsh-duty LCD panel, protective overlay and backlighting.

FL3111HT UV Flame Detector operates in temperatures up to 257ºF and recognizes a flame within 100 milliseconds.

Configurable in the field, up to 128 keypads can be added on the RS-485 network with selectable parity and baud rates up to 115.2 kbps.

Version 2.0 allows users to save and edit electrical panel designs, offers a more intuitive process flow, and displays the circuit as each component is entered.

Viscometer/Rheometer-on-a-Chip technology enables microliter size samples to be used for high resolution, accurate and repeatable viscosity measurement.

Smart Screen offers indicators to help operators and maintenance personnel diagnose line problems, minimize downtime and increase productivity.

VIATOR point-to-point HART PC modem temporarily connects HART field devices for configuration management.

Loop Performance Manager software collects, optimizes, tunes and monitors the performance of a control loops.

Thin client helps process customers securely access automation systems via an Internet browser for real-time visibility into the process from any location.

Electronic pressure switches, using strain gauge technology, are an ideal alternative to mechanical piston pressure switches. PTD Series compact pressure and vacuum transmitters provide analog output for reliable indication of pressures up to 1000 psi and vacuums to -14.5 psi. Prices start at $89.

ProSense pressure switches and transmitters are smaller and easier to install than traditional mechanical pressure switches.

Handheld VCH08 HMI is hot-pluggable and gives operators flexibility when running machines, especially for material handling or gantry applications.

CSI 9330 Vibration Transmitter continuously monitors critical rotating machinery for early detection of developing mechanical issues.

Wafer-Cone Flow Meter lets users easily and economically replace the flow element to adjust to changing flow conditions in dynamic processes.

Rated at 3.0 A, the connectors can be used for both signal and power connections in applications that require secure electrical contact.

CJ1W-PH41U four-point PLC analog input module has temperature resolution to 0.001 degree Celsius.

Sensor/actuator boxes, cables and connectors meet strict requirements of the pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries.

Servo-Flo 401 servo-motor drive meter system applies small precision beads and precisely metered 1-8.5cc shots of adhesives, sealants or lubricants.

Control Engineering Asia, April 2008 It may not be the most glamorous equipment in the plant, but without the right cable all those signals from the field would not get very far. An interview with Nigel Christopher, President, Dekoron Wire & Cable.

Enhancements to NetSuite and the RTP2500 safety and control engine have been certified by TÜV for SIL-1 to SIL-3 applications.

PC420D now outputs a 4-20 mA signal based on the displacement level of the machine vibration.

ProcessApex software benchmarks and tracks the business results of fired heaters, heat exchangers, and dryers.

SSCXML (Simple State Chart XML) is the first publicly available C++ implementation of the W3C SCXML draft. Closed beta testing starts mid May.

SDP Series protects the signal integrity of broadband signals, such as VDSL2 circuits, by strict control of their parasitic capacitance.

The 1062 Stepper controller controls the position, velocity and acceleration of up to 4 unipolar stepper motors. It plugs directly into a computer's USB port.

For immersed applications such as water treatment or liquid flow-rate measurement, UTS connector has IP 68 sealing, with IP 69K when disconnected.

PMA-1115 touch screen monitor and keyboard attaches to any NI eight-slot PXI or PXI Express chassis.

Modem facilitates the control and monitoring of wireless sensors networks based on low-power 868 MHz Mesh technology.

PXI-7841R, -7842R, -7851R and -7852R modules have eight analog inputs, eight analog outputs, 96 digital I/O lines, and Xilinx FPGAs.

The TBHS quick-change die clamp now has a mechanical safety detent so the die will not drop in the event of a pressure failure.

P-653 linear motor system consists of only four parts and can replace classical drive elements such as miniaturized motor/lead screw systems or other linear motors.

Enhancements include a suite of installation and service tools to help install, validate, and document LAN systems.

KPTC Series backshell connector has a rugged metal shell for custom harnessing rigs and a wide range of wire gauges.

D'Addio replaces founder Ross Q. Smith, who resigned to pursue other business interests.

Raycap offers customized mounting configurations and integration kits for its Strikesorb surge protection devices (SPDs).

Enhancements include allowing users to set up and receive automatic, scheduled, alarm summary reports via email.

ColorMax P RGB color sensor comes with software for data communication and statistical analysis based on Excel.

PAL systems are now able to quantify the level of water in lubrication oils in the range of 50 – 5000 ppm with accuracy of better than 5%.

Enhancements to MiMiC v3.0.0 include support of all open OPC process control system platforms, including HIMA, Emerson, Rockwell, and Schneider.

Additions to BradCommunications Direct-Link Industrial Ethernet switches include 16- and 18-port models.

Enhancements include networking flexibility, distributed architecture, event-based video editing and alarming, and HMI integration.

P140R 150W power supplies employ a smart load-share technique that automatically pools all paralleled power supplies and splits the current so all run at the same temperature.