Industry Products

TOL-O-MATIC Inc. has announced that it now offers its popular Slide-Rite Gearboxes in new 3:2 and 2:1 gear ratios and metric versions in 1:1 ratios. Slide-Rite Gearboxes feature TOL-O-MATIC’s unique product design and manufacturing philosophy with Endurance Technology for the most rugged products available that perform reliably right out of the box.

NI PXI-5105 eight-channel digitizer, the lowest price-per-channel high-speed data acquisition product in its class, offers a cost-effective alternative to systems that use multiplexed A/D converters or switches to increase channel count.

Latest Upgrade Delivers XCP Support for Development and Verification of Next-Generation Electronic Control Units

Pepperl+Fuchs is offering a free Guide to Sensor Technology for Metalforming applications. The fully-illustrated guide highlights sensing solutions for metalforming dies and high speed presses. Featured technologies include photoelectric sensors, inductive sensors, ultrasonic sensors, AS-Interface networking components, palm buttons, cordsets and accessories.

TRIO Power supplies, the new line of general purpose power supplies from Phoenix Contact, provide maximum power quality and reliability in a compact form factor. With rugged, zinc-plated steel housing measuring between 32 and 115mm wide, the TRIO occupies less space than most DIN-rail-mounted power supplies.

In cooperation with Fanuc Robotics' America, Inc., Dynomax will demonstrate the flexibility and durability of its robotic arm spindle line equipped with superior contamination protection on Fanuc's material removal robots during the 2006 International Machine Tool Show (IMTS).

The new “DIN Rail Terminal Blocks” catalog features a broad line of terminal blocks that are the identical equivalents to the Phoenix Contact UKN series. The terminal blocks are identical in color, design, dimensions, specifications and materials.

The BK9105 Bus Coupler from Beckhoff Automation makes the comprehensive Beckhoff Bus Terminal I/O system of over 200 different signal types fully available to Ethernet/IP users.

iRVision is an easy to use, integrated robot vision option for the new FANUC R-J3iC Controller. The iRVision System is the company’s first built-in vision package that is available on all R-J3iC Controllers, providing customers a single source for robot guidance or process feedback.

Igus offers a maintenance-free alternative to re-circulating ball bearings and cumbersome, expensive linear guides. DryLin linear bearings and guide systems are wear-resistant, self-lubricating, contamination and corrosion-free and have a low coefficient of friction.

System E4/100 Energy Chain cable carriers are designed for applications with high fill weights, high accelerations and high speeds. Featuring a special side link and stop dog design, System E4/100 carriers reduce noise generation by 50 percent and can be found in various industries ranging from assembly and packaging to entertainment.

Some of the new product features in the latest release of NLINK include a new Auto-Documentation Module that produces Microsoft Visio-driven graphical views of configured interfaces, support of OPC Unified Architecture, improved hierarchical browsing of OPC DA and HDA servers, and improved support for ISA-95/B2MML.

The new Kurt USB MLX (Multifunctional LVDT eXtra) modular building block processes input from various electrical signals with high speed and accuracy and can provide programmable responses for automatic operation. Ideally suited for stepper motor, gaging systems, automation and PLC applications.

C2500 Series of ruggedized 400 watt, 3U high, VME/Eurorack compatible DC/DC and AC/DC converters are ideal for applications including locomotive/mobile controls and communications equipment, telecommunication systems, process control systems and power stations.

The KR5 Sixx robot family is designed for customers with applications requiring 6-axis functionality for long reach tasks. The new robots, when combined with KUKA Robotics’ user friendly PC-based control platform, gives customers an extremely easy to use and easy to learn pick and place automation solution.

H Duct features hinged cover design for easy access and faster wiring changes.

The new color version of the Omron Electronics Smart Sensor, the ZFV-C, offers sensing capabilities close to human vision, including the ability to distinguish shapes and colors.

Created to allow OEM customers to easily order motor samples, help engineers with motor selection tools, and increase brand awareness, the site offers the broadest family from a single manufacturer of miniature motor technologies such as brush DC, brushless DC, stepper can stack, geared, digital linear actuators, disc magnet and hybrid.

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.

The UOS-100 Ultrasonic Positioning System, consisting of ultrasonic emitters, receivers and a control interface, is designed to significantly enhance error proofing in demanding industrial assembly applications.

The new SRZ DIN rail mounted high-density modular system has a sample cycle time of 250ms and accuracy of 0.2%. Control method is selectable between position proportional control and cascade control in addition to the typical heat only and heat/cool methods.

The IPC-603MB industrial-grade compact 2U rack-mountable chassis is only 12.2” deep, ideal for space-constrained applications. It supports both ATX and micro ATX motherboards and up to three half-sized PCI cards.

Model 2200-245-051 Tip-Seal dispense valve is designed for precision dispensing of low- to high-viscosity flowable materials. It is also used in high-speed stitching or repetitive on-off applications where short segments of material are deposited onto a surface.

Offering a powerful combination of analog and digital I/O, SeaI/O-470 multifunction modules are perfect for a wide variety of applications including process control, data acquisition, broadcast automation, security, and facility management.

Remote Access Switch (ET-5MS-MDM) brings together an Industrial Telephone Modem with an Industrial 5-port Managed Ethernet Switch. This innovative product enables integrators and plant engineers to dial into the plant from remote locations, saving a trip to the plant and providing quicker service at the same time.

BL67 line of modular I/O is now available with Ethernet gateways. The BL67 Ethernet gateways interface with Modbus TCP and EtherNet/IP, coordinate the entire I/O data exchange, and generate detailed diagnostic information for the control platform.

Two new affordable, rugged and user-friendly pocket temperature calibrators simplify the maintenance and commissioning of thermocouple and RTD probes and transmitters in the harshest environments.

AR-B1890 Mini-ITX Motherboard supports Intel Pentium M and Intel Celeron M processor speed up to 2.26GHz. Based on Intel 915GM Express chipset, AR-B1890 provides front side bus of up to 533MHz and Dual Channel DDR II 400/533 So-DIMM up to 2GB.

Danfoss Drives’ VLT® AutomationDrive variable frequency drives are now available in the 40 to 60 HP power range. This power extension covers IP21 and IP55 rated enclosures in the voltage range 380 -480/500 V.

These modules accept a zero-crossing or TTL level sensor output signal, then isolate, convert, and filter the signal, providing a high-level analog voltage output. Available models provide measurement of a wide range of frequency signals, up to 100kHz; signal amplitudes range from 100mVp-p to 350Vp-p.

PM Event Analyzer is a post-process tool that allows complex process industries such as Pulp and Paper, Steel, Chemicals, Energy, Mining, Semi-conductor and high speed applications the ability to instantly determine not only why a process went wrong but what the root cause of the problem was.