Industry Products

Bosch Rexroth has added IndraMotion for Handling to its CMS Cartesian Motion System. The CMS with IndraMotion uses Rexroth's L-40 and L-20 PLC-based motion controller and the VCP 08.2 HMI controller interface to provide intuitive and simple controls for Cartesian gantries with up to three linear axes (X, Y, Z) and three rotary axes (A, B, C).

The SPH240 "SUPER SLIM" power supply is now available with output voltages of 24V at 10A, 48V at 5A, 27V at 10A, and 41V at 5A. With an option, its lead-acid batteries can be charged, monitored by a temperature sensor. Installation width is 45 mm.

The 787-692 DIN rail mount power supply is designed specifically for the AS-Interface fieldbus protocol. It meets AS-Interface specification version 2.1 and carries certification number of 64001. The 787-692 offers input voltage range of 97-264 Vac/140-300 Vdc and an output range of 26-33 Vdc (adjustable) and 3 amps (at 30.5 Vdc).

RS401 is an industrially hardened, serial device server with an integrated, fully managed Ethernet switch, designed to operate reliably in electrically harsh and climatically demanding environments. Based on the RuggedServer RS400, the RS401 features an integrated 4 port serial server, a 4 port managed Ethernet switch, and an optional v.90 modem.

Telemecanique HMI products include the Magelis Smart iPC, Magelis Compact iPC and Magelis XBT-GT graphical touchscreen terminals. The updated Smart and Compact iPCs, now available in 12- and 15-inch sizes, provide effortless installation and implementation of HMI applications. The graphical touchscreen terminals support video.

PowerPact electronic Motor Circuit Protectors (MCPs) offer a simple solution that delivers more reliable start-ups, motor branch short circuit protection, and a wide range of adjustment to meet motor starting needs. Simple adjustments ensure the MCP is set to the correct in-rush characteristics of the motor in compliance with National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements.

Net Series communication and server cabinets economically house 19- or 23-inch LAN, WAN, phone and voice mail rack equipment and servers. Constructed of heavy gauge steel, Net Series Cabinets not only protect network equipment from intrusion or impact but also from the effects of heat.

The TG300 TRUNKGUARD Device Couplers make connecting FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 or PROFIBUS PA fieldbus devices in Zone 1 and 2 hazardous locations easy and inexpensive compared to traditional methods. TG300 TRUNKGUARD Device Couplers are ATEX-certified for use in Flameproof Zone 1 and 2 Locations, allow “live” access for maintenance without de-powering the segment, and eliminate the need for expensive Exd/Flameproof junction boxes.

The UPort 1400/1600 hubs provide users with an easy-to-install, plug-and-play, COM port expansion solution with COM Preserver technology. With COM Preserver, the USB-to-serial hub can be unplugged and re-plugged (either in the same or a different computer), without changing the COM numbers assigned to the attached serial devices.

The UPort 1130 is a 1-port USB-to-serial adaptor that enables users to attach a RS-422/485 serial peripheral to a laptop or workstation USB port. The adaptor features full-speed USB 1.1 operation and serial transmission speeds up to 921.6 Kbps. The UPort 1130 is a perfect fit for mobile, instrumentation and point-of-sale (POS) applications.

FieldConnex Power Hub modular power supply for PROFIBUS is transparent and configuration-free to the DCS System. All field device data is translated inside the segment coupler such that the device appears to the DCS like a native DP-slave. No GSD-files are required when field devices are added.

RSLogix 5000 v.15 programming software allows users in these countries to more easily access a programming environment in their native language. RSLogix 5000 has also been updated to support UNICODE based text so users can create project documentation using languages that require double byte characters such as Kanji.

Free software tools offer a way to connect Ethernet-based Opto 22 PACs (such as the SNAP PAC programmable automation controllers) to Modbus/TCP, Modbus/Serial, or Allen-Bradley DF1 devices and communicate with them natively, without the use of third party software drivers or other development.

High Temperature Vacuum Suction Cups have a Viton fluorocaoutchouc FPM-F rubber pad with a heat-resistant felt coating that will not mar material surfaces. Capable of excursions to 752°F, these heat-resistant vacuum suction cups are designed for momentary pick-and-place applications with hot glass, cookware and metal objects.

The GOT-3100T fanless touch panel computer has a 10.4-inch SVGA TFT high brightness (600nits) LCD display and an ultra low power consumption Intel Celeron M 1GHz CPU. The HMI platform handles vibration up to 1.3G, has a NEMA4x/IP65 compliant front bezel, and is 72 mm thick.

Version 2.0 of IDXPERT Handheld Labeler offers PC-connect printing, slide-in strips for voice/data punch blocks and faceplates, 10 additional font sizes, and more. A free web upgrade is available for current IDXPERT printers purchased prior to v2.0.

CanTop wire bulkhead feed-through connectors featuring integrated wire strain relief and a sealing mechanism which ensures a tight fit. The connectors meet NEMA 4/IP65 specifications, are corrosion resistant,and are made from rugged engineered materials which are moisture and dust resistant.

JAC932-DM Open-Center Air Cylinder (Collet Closer) provides 2600 lb of pulling force and speeds up to 5000 rpm. It overcomes air leakage problems by using air-containing construction and by minimizing clearance down to 0.002 inch. JAC932-DM is designed to be direct-mounted onto a spindle without any adaptor.

EIMC True Ethernet media converter family takes advantage of new components to achieve better cost factors, an enhanced manufacturing technique to minimize production time, and automated testing to provide reliable products at less cost. EIMC converts signals between copper and fiber without any Ethernet frame store-and-forward.

The PCI-2500 and USB-2500 series boards provide true multifunction high-speed performance with analog inputs, waveform capable analog outputs, 24 high-speed digital I/O, four counter/quadrature inputs, and two timer outputs. All eight boards in the two series feature a low-latency control output mode, whereby any input-analog, digital, or counter, can control an output-digital, analog, or timer, based on predefined limits.

The company completed internal tests of a new microprocessor-based technology for reducing the amount of electricity used by single phase alternating current induction motors. The company believes this new approach is a unique breakthrough and expects to file an additional provisional patent on the new technology in the coming months.

AEP-1500 Series provides pure sine wave output with less than 3% total harmonic distortion. It is ideal for powering sensitive loads and for improving AC equipment performance. The AEP-1500 Series is available in three standard input configurations of 12VDC, 24VDC and the less frequently found 48VDC.

Field Device Manager software for Foxboro I/A Series distributed control systems supports the latest Enhanced Electronic Device Description Language (Enhanced EDDL) and FDT technologies. This combination provides support to configure, calibrate, commission, diagnose, and optimize the performance of any vendor's FOUNDATION fieldbus device.

ISM4803 Universal Drive can control several axes in a master-slave structure, through its integrated CAN bus (operating at speeds of up to 1Mb/s). Based on the MotionChip DSP Control Technology, the drive covers all applications for AC, DC brushless, DC brush, linear and step motors up to 150 W (48 V, 3 A).

New products include custom balancing, four new balancing machines, and a balanceable boring systems.

The FFR-1 robot for high-risk fire fighting missions, allowing firefighters to pursue operations until now impossible due to physical constraints or risk to human life. The FFR-1 now has thermal-imaging cameras and on-board sensors such as humidity, chemical, biological and radiation sensors, to provide important information on the nature of firefighting missions to the remote operator.

E5071C ENA Series RF network analyzer has the highest performance, extended lower frequency range and fastest speed in its class. It is an ideal solution for manufacturing and R&D engineers evaluating RF components and circuits from 9 kHz to 8.5 GHz.

The line has been expanded to include the CSD15C with 24 Vdc at 6A; CSD30C with 24 Vdc at 1.25A; CSD50C with 24 Vdc at 2.2A; CSD15B with 12 Vdc at 1.25A; CSD50B with 12 to 15 Vdc at 3A; a three phase power supply; and one that functions at +/- 12 or +/- 15 Vdc at 6 Amps. The new compact power supplies are Class 2 isolation devices which means that they do not require ground connections.

The electro-pneumatic ED02 pressure regulator provides repetitive precision of 0.44 psi (30 mbar) and hysteresis of 0.73 psi (50 mbar). Two directly-controlled 2/2-way proportional valves attain an air flow of 3.5 SCFM (100 l/min).

M-Flex enclosed drive motor controllers are available in Type 1 general purpose or Type 12/12K drip- and dust-proof environmental enclosures in integrated or barriered designs. The controller includes a Telemecanique Altivar 61 or Altivar 71 AC drive for process applications where high functionality of features is required.

Data Collector software enables automatic database storage of process and machine data, alarm data and recipes. Sample intervals can be set so they correspond to specific process needs or quality guidelines. The software also supports Ethernet and modem communication, which makes it possible to automatically collect data from geographically separated facilities.

Modular rail guides enable users to tailor assemblies using different internal design and/or rolling elements to suit application requirements without changing overall rail dimensions. This provides the capability to satisfy or upgrade specific needs for load-carrying capacity, stiffness, and operating characteristics without modifying rail design or changing an overall system.

SL521-S1/S4/F2/F4 and SL511-V1/V2/V4 are 1/QUAD/2/4-channel hardware Encoder/Decoder Servers that have MPEG4 compression/de-compression, real-time D1 video quality, and DIN-Rail or Wall Mounting capability. Applications include distributed Ethernet-based CCTV systems, unmanned locations, SCADA, process control, FDA validation, environmental monitoring systems, and traffic video monitoring.

GP2 time-to-digital converter (TDC) integrates a fire-pulse generator, clock calibration unit and temperature measurement unit into a 5x5mm QFN 32 package that provides 50-picosecond resolution rms on two channels. Applications include ultrasonic flow meters, laser rangefinders, topography scanners, magnetostrictive transducers and other instruments that rely on time-of-flight measurement.

DST servo series renders the torque motor servo-ready. It increases performance in favor of a higher torque density at speeds up to 4500 rpm, while reducing the volume of the device by up to 30 percent. Applications include use in sensitive industrial environments, such as in the textile, robotics or packaging industry. They are also suited as direct drives, and can replace small gear graduations.

Based on the entry-level PocketPAD design, the PocketPAD Router has four RS232 serial interfaces and one 10/100 Ethernet interface. The unit provides a Java Virtual Machine that provides the functionality to create powerful custom applications that run at the device-level, to easily add SNMP interfaces to your non-SNMP capable devices and to manipulate, filter and log data at the device-level.

LazerSafe LZS-003-HS Safeguarding System enables complex bends to be made with a minimum of settings while maintaining high press speeds and increasing operator safety. It uses two flat bands of 40-mm-wide laser light to continuously monitor the zone below the punch. It can detect obstructions as small as 4 mm while still being tolerant to vibration. The beams enable an operator to work safely within 20 mm of the punch without affecting the approach speed or bending process.

ADAM-6541/ST industrial Ethernet network media converter connects multi-mode fiber optic and wire. It features standard ST fiber optic connectors and a standard shielded RJ-45 wired Ethernet connector. The ADAM-6541/ST is ideal for providing reliable fiber Ethernet connection over long distances up to 2 km and through environments with the potential for significant EMI, such as lightning.

The b maXX 4000 servo controller can be equipped with an EtherCAT Master. This allows engineers to implement machine architectures that are modular and networked with EtherCAT. The EtherCAT Master can be operated together with the b maXX drivePLC, or as an option card for the b maXX 4000 drive series.

High performance in an ultra-compact design – the CX1020 is one of the newest entries into the family of Beckhoff Embedded PCs. In addition to CPU performance that is several times more powerful than that of previous CX controller models, the CX1020 features a direct connection for EtherCAT I/O Terminals.

The SR103AM fixed terminal relay provides control reliability and maximum configuration flexibility can be applied with various protective devices to satisfy the safety monitoring requirements of individual safety systems. It is BG approved, carries the CE mark, and is UL and C-UL listed.

Designed to reduce overall machine cost and allow manufacturers to speed their time to market, the rugged 402XE and 403XE are available in a complete compact package with motor and limit sensors included. For simple customization, the 402/403XE can be ordered with mounting for other motors to meet customer-specific application requirements.

COMBI plug connector, a modular “plug-and-play” system available in three connection technologies: screw, spring and IDC. The standard plugs (UP, SP, QP) feature the wire exit on top, while plugs with screw and spring-cage technology (UPBV, SPV) feature additional plugs with side wire exit.

Toolpaths generated from CAD/CAM packages can now be imported into the RobotStudio environment via IRBCAM software. By having the cutting toolpaths inside RobotStudio, the user can now simulate the robotic machining paths in 3D graphics and check for collisions and reachability using the exact same software as on the real IRC5 robot controllers from ABB.

Access Provides a gateway between 802.15.4/ZigBee Networks and traditional computing platforms. Access comes pre-packaged with a Windows driver with associated API – all for under US$100. Access can stand on its own as a WSCN access point to support an organization’s homegrown applications, or it can connect to Tendril’s modular Network Operations Platform to create a WSCN system.

FTVersionTrak file change management and version control software allows companies to take complete control of their file change management activities, eliminating the conflicts that occur when sharing files in a team environment and preventing unauthorized access to sensitive documents.

GEV-1000high-flex DataCELL cable for the rapidly emerging GigE (Gigabit Ethernet) Vision market meets the strict mechanical, electrical and shielding requirements of industrial GigE Vision camera installations and interfaces with standard and specialty Ethernet cable connectors.

The E2960B series integrated x1 through x16 protocol analyzer and exerciser solution for PCI Express (PCIe) 2.0.addresses the industry's need for non-intrusive measurement of PCIe signal, Link Training and Status State Machine (LTSSM) testing and cross-system measurements provided by a single protocol test suite.

SN Series NEMA-rated sheet-metal boxes rated for spray-down protection cost less than a box rated for drip protection from competing suppliers. The SN Series boxes have continuous welded seams and a hinged cover that clamps to the base with stainless steel screws and brackets for a water-tight seal. SN Series boxes meet NEMA 1, 2, 4, 4x, 12, 13 and IP65 ratings.

WiBox supports the latest generation 802.11 standards and adds wired Ethernet connectivity. Specialized features offer additional options and ease of configuration making serial or Ethernet device connectivity possible in just minutes, regardless of the application. The WiBox also provides a unique bridging capability which allows an Ethernet device to be connected to an 802.11 wireless network.