Industry Products

3800 Series, for use in conveyor systems that transport containers and boxes with individual weights of up to 300lb, operates with the drive components located away from the conveyor area, reducing the risk of contamination that may have adverse effects on the drive performance.

Printed circuit board terminal blocks for automation and control applications have moving clamp wire termination, UL 94V0 housings, nickel-plated copper metal parts to withstand any environment, high density and pluggability. Applications include I/O boards, motion controllers, drives, digital panel meters, flow meters, etc.

The loop-powered Smart HART Temperature and Signal transmitters have input-to-output analog accuracy up to ±0.025°F, the absolute best in the industry. The 4-20mA temperature output signal also has a superimposed HART digital signal, which allows any HART-compatible control device to program zero, span, sensor trim offset and other calibration variables, and to interrogate and read multiple real-time process variables.

The AMS driver allows access to internal data registers and provides control of all devices on an Ethernet network. The software enables the MR sensors to communicate directly with the control system by transforming liquid-level data, as well as various other internal data registers, into a format that can be interpreted by the controller.

PSR softstarters offer users a full set of knob-adjustable functions for starting and stopping 3 to 45 A, three-phase motors, up to 600 VAC in a compact package that easily mounts in small control panels and equipment enclosures.

Enhancements include Adaptive Feed Control, which adapts the contouring feed rate to spindle performance, and Global Program Settings for tool and mold making. Other functions are available, from swapping or mirroring axes to entering additional data.

The NA-820 extreme performance network security platform has a 1U rack-mountable form factor and seven PICe Gigabit Ethernet ports for the small and medium business market. The platform integrates a high performance embedded SBC, the SBC8A820, which supports an Intel Core2 Duo processor.

KAN154B supports the BACnet MSTP (master slave/token passing) network, a high-bandwidth wireless mesh solution for control of HVAC, lighting, access control, power management, sensor data acquisition, and other building automation applications.

PCI-1742U PCI bus high-resolution multifunction DAQ card has 16x single-ended or 8x differential analog input channels, 1.0 MS/sec single channel sampling rate (800 KS/s multi-channel), 2x 16-bit D/A output channels, 16x digital input/output channels, and 1x 10 MHz 16-bit counter channel. Prices start at $745.

SA100 digital counter accepts quadrature encoder outputs and displays either rotational or linear position on a bright, easy-to-read numeric display. The SA100 does not require optional plug-in boards or a complicated configuration process.

ER Series switches cover spans from 40m to 200m for emergency stopping capability along the entire rope length. All models are available with an integral top-mounted, metal emergency stop (E-stop) button that provides emergency stopping capability at the switch end of the installation.

Industrial Ethernet switches are compatible with IntraVUE network management software. IntraVUE was developed to fill a gap between existing IT networking tools and what is needed to support Ethernet applications on the plant floor.

The 375 Field Communicator enables configuration, calibration and troubleshooting of more than 1000 HART and FOUNDATION fieldbus devices from 124 manufacturers.

PSI-MOS Profibus Fiber-Optic converters with conformal-coated printed circuit boards were designed primarily for use in the shipbuilding and marine industries, where saltwater environments can lead to corrosion of the PCBs.

The NDC8 control platform now supports up to 10 AC drives per AGV. The drives can be used for steering, driving or auxiliary control, and AC technology helps increase power while reducing running costs. It has an OPC client, allowing for a smooth connection to any I/O resource on the market.

Mitsubishi will use deviceWISE 2.0 framework to expand the functionality of its Q Series programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in the areas of database connectivity, service oriented architecture (SOA) connectivity and configuration management.

deviceWISE 2.0 links PLCs, RFID readers, printers and other intelligent devices in a network to support bidirectional data flow with enterprise and peer systems based upon WebSphere, Oracle, BEA, JBoss, SAP, DB2, Microsoft SQL Server, Sybase and other popular database, messaging system, and application server platforms.

The field-mounted 9311-FB delivers intrinsically safe spur connections from a non-intrinsically safe trunk for connection to FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 or Profibus-PA field devices. When installed in a suitable enclosure, the 9311-FB can be installed in Zone 1 (gas) or Zone 2 (dust) hazardous areas.

TPM enables complex batch operations to be initiated by a simple ‘drag and drop’ action that can execute programs, evaluate results and both collect or distribute files. It is ideal for running and scheduling a variety of processes and can be easily configured to apply predetermined actions based on the outcome of each program.

DVT 535C has a compete set of color tools for sorting, color match and defect detection applications. It comes with Intellect software that facilitates setup, integration, and maintenance, and is backward compatible with FrameWork.

Active Ethernet I/O extends LabVIEW's remote monitoring capability. LabVIEW's built-in Modbus library can easily be used to connect to an Active Ethernet I/O server. LabVIEW also has a passive TCP software component that can instantly receive TCP/UDP messages from Active Ethernet I/O servers.

DataCELL FIELD Profibus PA ISA/SP50 Type A cable is available in 18AWG with foil shielding. It is rated for CSA CMX-Outdoor-CMG, FT4 and ITC (instrument tray cable)/PLTC (power limited tray cable) exposed-run (ER) applications. An arctic-rated marine shipboard version suitable for use down to –55°C is also available.

Software offerings include Wonderware Information Server 3.0; Historian 9.0; and ActiveFactory 9.2, all of which work with Microsoft Office 2007, SharePoint Services and SQL Server Reporting Services. These make the collaboration of plant-production and performance information faster and easier.

The 9331-TI handles 2 and 3 wire RTD, thermocouple, voltage and resistance inputs, with each unit supporting eight independently configurable temperature inputs. In applications like distillation columns, tanks, reactors, boilers, etc., it can reduce installed costs by as much as 70% per point when compared to traditional single temperature inputs.

Roller screw jack actuators serve as practical alternatives to hydraulic or pneumatic systems for positioning applications in the steel and metalworking industries. These self-contained linear actuators require less power to raise and lower heavy loads quickly without overheating.

The server enables users to easily create large-scale centralized building control and monitoring systems that are controlled from a “single seat” workstation.

The –2AN option provides two independent outputs with a choice of Gross, Net, Rate-of-Change or mapped Total weight as both current (0-20 or 4-20mA) or voltage (0-5 or 0-10 VDC). The HI 3030 can hold up to two cards providing a total of four independent analog outputs.

JetPort 5604 series 4-port Serial to Redundant Ethernet Device Server supports RS232/422/485 serial interfaces. JetPort 5604i provides 4 serial interfaces with 2KV optical isolation protection. One IP address provides dual redundant paths to control four serial devices over Ethernet.

The ROUTE-MASTER Fieldbus System has been approved by Factory Mutual for use in the U.S. and Canada, clearing the way to apply it in hazardous areas. ROUTE-MASTER eliminates the crippling restrictions and extremely high cost of FISCO-based systems by allowing users to drive up to 350mA per segment and install up to 16 FOUNDATION Fieldbus instruments on a single fieldbus segment.

The software enables real-time operating systems, such as Wind River VxWorks, to run simultaneously with a general purpose operating system such as Linux on a single hardware platform while ensuring real-time behavior of the RTOS. It uses multi-core processors where each core may be assigned a separate operating system.

Both packages are xMII XApps Certified Packaged Composite Applications (PCAs). The Real-Time Finance composite application helps align process manufacturing operations with business objectives. The Real-Time Production Execution composite application provides a pre-integrated solution for dispatching, executing, monitoring, and evaluating manufacturing production and performance runs in discrete, batch, and hybrid plant operations.

PKS wire draw encoder provides precise linear position or distance information for paths up to 5 m in length with repeatability to ±3 measuring steps at speeds to 3.5 m/sec. Applications include presses, punching and injection machines, storage technology, wood and sheet metal processing machines, machinery construction and medical technology, among others.

DeviceNet cables are now available with TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) jackets, making the cables impervious to weld slag build up. The cables are ideal for applications where weld sparks and slag accumulation are common.

Version 2.5 of its AMS Suite: Asset Portal software expands asset management capabilities. It allows users to customize enterprise-wide asset information, including filtering and reporting alerts, polling on demand, and viewing graphical asset health reports.

Enhancements in Version 5.60 include a new PACSystems LD Online Compare utility and Word-for-Word change, Test-Edit, and Run-Mode-Store, to improve performance for online operations. These accelerate the commissioning phase of application development by improving the time it takes to perform online operations, and to find differences between the application in the controller and the project.

NWA will incorporate Infometrix multivariate technology in NWA SPC and Manufacturing Analytics products. As a result, NWA's customers will be able to perform multivariate SPC and other techniques using NWA Quality Analyst, Quality Monitor, and the embedded QAx and SPCx products based on models developed using Infometrix Pirouette software.

This move provides software development teams with all the added advantages of Eclipse integration for building and integrating distributed applications. The Eclipse platform provides an infrastructure that gives software tools the ability to plug in and share common services, such as dynamic data-sharing between tools, source-code control and editing.

The Model L2632 OEM NULL-KOTE transmitter is cost effective for OEM applications. The no-moving-part, all electronic unit is ideal for use in machinery and equipment such as beverage bottling machines, car washing systems, vending machines, automatic filling stations, material handling equipment, dispensers, packaging machines, and more. Price is about $200.

Enhancements in version 8.0 include improvements in the user interface, .NET interface, data management, and a web interface reporting engine. Dashboard management enables users to measure and even forecast key performance indicators in real time.

DR-200 provides secure communication between remote sites using a simple ADSL Internet service. It enables economical and reliable links connecting equipment such as PCs, PLCs, RTUs and I/O devices. It incorporates a firewall and five IPsec VPNs enabling encrypted secure tunnels. It can replace high-cost leased lines.

AccuProx analog inductive proximity sensors can sense objects up to four times farther than shielded and unshielded tubular analog sensors without compromising output accuracy. The sensors are ideal for applications that require precise position sensing and measurement or detection of small variances, such as error-proofing, saw blade deflection, material blemish detection, absolute angle detection and part positioning.

The LR Mate 200iC robot has built-in vision and is significantly lighter and more compact than its predecessor. It is suitable for high-speed part handling, machine tending, assembly and material removal applications.

ML8 miniature sensors (31mm x 11mm x 23mm) have tamper-proof construction to eliminate setting adjustments by unauthorized users, high ambient light immunity (40 klux), and a sensing range up to 2.5 meters, making them ideal for conveyor and over-sidewall sensing applications.

26DAM Series Digital Linear Actuators provide linear force up to 120 oz. (33 N), linear step resolution of 0.001, 0.002 and 0.004 in., and 3.4 Watts of power for fast response times and precise positioning capability.

UTO series meets IP68 or IP69K standards. This ensures that the connector remains watertight at depths of up to 10 m and during high-pressure cleaning operations at 140 bars. The seal is dynamic which means that it is preserved even when the cable is pulled in all directions.

This machine provides a method of converting RFID tags/inlays to be embedded accurately onto a paper or film label, even though each production batch has varying size labels and requires a different type of RFID tag to be embedded in a different area of the label.

ClassicLine I/O module eliminates the need for mounting tools and provides a simple connection method to the AS-i networking system. It has a simple sliding mechanism that quickly connects the module’s upper and lower parts.

CorrTran Corrosion Detection Transmitters now provide multivariable outputs with a single transmitter, including general and local corrosion rates, as well as conductivity, via a two-wire loop powered 4-20mA signal with HART protocol. This allows users to determine the effectiveness of corrosion inhibitors, and to detect and correct corrosion issues.

Telemecanique ConneXview diagnostic software maps, monitors and troubleshoots industrial Ethernet networks. It provides automatic device discovery, Ethernet device (SNMP) and control-network device Modbus/TCP) mapping, and diagnostics that speed the identification and resolution of problems.

MBS belt scale provides dynamic weighing of aggregates, sand, gravel, or crushed stone.