Industry Products

The 2500 is TÜV approved for SIL-1 to SIL-3 applications and can be used as a stand-alone safety controller, as a distributed control system for critical applications, or both. It uses voting routines to ensure the process is protected and-equally important-the 99.9999% (6 NINES) availability ensures that expensive downtime is eliminated.

Model 773-Ex e Series of compact junction box connectors for use in hazardous locations is an expansion of the WALL-NUTS product line - a push-wire replacement of twist type connectors for the electrical contractor market. The product is approved for use in Class I, Zone 1 and 2 hazardous locations according to the ATEX and UL Ex (for both US and Canada) standards.

MIC-3321 series single and double layer 3U CompactPCI CPU cards combine the performance of Intel’s Mobile Pentium M 760 2.0 GHz processor, flexible integration with 915GM chipset, and the I/O Controller Hub ICH6. The MIC-3321 series are designed with direct-soldered CPU and memory, providing less weight and higher shock vibration resistance than traditional socket devices.

The UL508-listed XCSF3 3 amp, and XCSF5 5 amp, power supplies have a universal voltage input of 90- 264 Vac. These power supplies feature pluggable wiring connections for easy installation in addition to short circuit, overload, over temperature and input/output over voltage protection. The power supplies are also available in parallel and alarm signal versions. A 10% discount applies in November. .

The Magnum DX line of Serial Device routers provides intelligent Serial-to-IP/Ethernet protocol services that integrate the large installed base of devices that use Serial data protocols for SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and remote device console access.

Two new EtherNet/IP module options for the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix include USB ports, easy setup and replacement. The modules work with existing EtherNet/IP products and provide capacity to allow for future expansion of user networks. They use the Intel IXP465 network processor chip designed specifically for the rigorous performance demands of manufacturing environments.

Series 6000 22mm brush-commutated iron-core DC motors are ideal for applications requiring the power of an “ironless core” or “coreless” motor without the associated cost. Typical applications include equipment for data storage, medical/biotech, semiconductor processing, automation, and others where DC motors must be relatively small, yet powerful.

6000L Series digital storage oscilloscopes (DSOs) offer four channels of measurements in a compact, rack-mountable 1U-high form factor, giving engineers a space-efficient way to integrate oscilloscopes into test systems. LXI is a LAN-based modular architecture standard for automated test systems managed by the LXI Consortium, made up of leading test and measurement companies.

Enhancements to Mint WorkBench language for motion and machine automation include execution break points, single-step (or 'step into' subroutines or functions) program execution, execute to cursor position, and sophisticated watch facilities that will track the value of variables, etc.

Additions to the SeaLINK USB to serial product line include the SeaLINK+8/232.RJ and the SeaLINK+8.VC. Offering eight independent serial ports, SeaLINK+8 devices connect RS-232 and RS-485 peripherals such as barcode scanners, serial displays, and data acquisition modules to any USB port.

The ThermoLock Shrink-Fit product line now has metric BT, DIN & various HSK toolholders, 3º tapered nose extensions, and five new tool changers.

The AR-B2002 PCI bus I/O control card accommodates gaming machine controls. It has digital I/O, timer, battery backup SRAM, intrusion logger, software security, and a real time clock.

Husky Industrial Ethernet Switch has X-Ring, a self-recovery mechanism that ensures a non-stop network operation. With a network built with 20 to 30 units of industrial Ethernet switches, the X-ring redundant ring allows an auto recovery in less than 300ms when the network fails. The X-Ring protocol incorporates both Coupling Ring and Dual Homing.

OST-CellController allows the rapid development and implementation of a fully automated inspection systems or a vision guided robotic assembly cells without the need for a separate PLC. It can interface directly to most camera systems and vision sensing technology, including high speed line scan systems.

NetBiter I/O Extender connects to NetBiter webSCADA, a web gateway with built-in alarm manager and data logger. The NetBiter I/O Extender provides a wide range of digital and analog I/O, and connects to Modbus.

By combining a P6010 COAX vacuum pump with an air-saving cruise control (PCC) feature and a BL-3P suction cup, PIAB offers a complete solution for plastic bag handling applications in the packaging industry.

SBC84710 fanless embedded board is equipped with the VIA CX700 chipset which integrates all the features of North and South bridges into a single-chip package. Featuring 4 COM ports, DualView and 4 USB 2.0 ports, the SBC84710 is targeted for embedded applications which require low power consumption, lighter system design, rich peripheral connections, 2D/3D graphics ability, and full multimedia functions.

Miniature ball screws feature internal recirculation inserts with excellent backdriving characteristics to promote smooth running and quiet performance. They enable precise positioning for a wide range of linear-actuation applications in the medical and pharmaceutical industries, including instrumentation, pumps, and XYZ assemblies, among numerous others.

CSF-10 A Switching Power Supply has a wide range input (120-230 Vac, 110 Vdc), adjustable 24 Vdc output, is available in a parallel version, and is suited for both SELV and PELV circuitry. The unit complies with all parameters set by the Low voltage Directive and EMI standards.

Model 2810 RF Vector Signal Analyzer is optimized for automated testing of wireless devices and transmitter circuits in production test environments, as well as in new product and device research and development. Keithley claims it has measurement speeds up to three times faster than competitive instruments in production test, takes up half the space, and costs half as much as competitive products.

The JetCon 3301Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter converts 1000Base-T signals to 1000Base-SX/LX signals. It extends the connection range of Gigabit Ethernet device to transmit & receive data via Gigabit fiber cable without performance degradation.

IL MII BK DI8 DO4-PAC Bus Coupler allows seamless connection of INLINE Modular I/O to the Mechatrolink Motion Field Network. When used in combination with Mechatrolink-compatible drives and controls, the MII BK permits easy integration of scalable I/O to provide an overall solution with single network motion and machine control.

Sinamics S120 AC Drive handles positioning tasks such as those found in automatic assembly machines and material handling systems. The drives are available in single phase 230 V in the power range 0.25 to 1 HP, and three phase 460 V in the power range 0.5 to 400 HP. The power modules are available in compact block construction (0.25 to 125 HP) or as chassis units (150 to 400 HP).

Precision Sleeve Coupling has a solid center section that provides a close tolerance fit on ground shafting, incorporates integral self-centering clamping collars at both ends and maintains 0.001 TIR concentricity while in use to assure precise shaft alignment.

JAP100 Cylinder-Integrated Diaphragm Chuck has a built-in air cylinder, repeatability of 0.00004” (0.001mm), and makes it easy to set up a precise chucking system.

SPH613 and SPH1013 series power supplies for 600 and 1,000 watts, respectively, require an installation width of only 56 mm for 600 W and 66 mm for 1,000 W. These power supplies can be used for a full range of industrial applications, offer flexible fixings (DIN-rail or wall mounting) and operate in any position at temperatures of up to +70° C.

FactoryPMI web-based SCADA system now has a plug-in that produces PDF based reports without the cost of individual client licenses or the need to physically install client software at each workstation.

RJFast converts a standard RJ-45 cable into a category 6 Ethernet connector compatible with industrial environments (including IP67) in a few seconds, without tedious, long and costly crimping.

ALAR series direct-drive rotary stages provide angular positioning and velocity control with exceptionally large apertures, load capability, and very high speeds. With the combination of a large aperture and direct-drive motor, the ALAR series offers significant performance benefits compared to worm-drive large aperture stages.

Panther terminals now have Device Net. These terminals can be integrated with process control equipment through a variety of methods, including Discrete I/O, 4-20 mA or 0-10 V analog output, Allen Bradley RIO, Modbus Plus, PROFIBUS and the newly integrated DeviceNet.

IND780 terminal comes standard with Ethernet, two serial ports and a USB master for an external keyboard. The terminal is capable of simultaneously supporting four scales and can provide a metrologically approved sum scale.

IND690 application terminal withstands all industrial environments whether the challenge comes from aggressive weighing samples, cleaning agents or a wet, corrosive, or dusty environment. It can connect up to four scales with a sum scale including any of these weighing technologies: analog load cells, high precision bases, analytical balances and BBK four-series scales.

Tru-Vue series photoelectric sensors are now available with 4-in-1 outputs. This enables a single sensor to operate in NPN normally open, NPN normally closed, PNP normally open, or PNP normally closed configurations. 4-in-1 simplifies sensor selection and stocking because one sensor model can now replace four sensor models.

The new interface provides flexibility for users performing standard weighing, blending or filling or checkweighing applications to interface with their DeviceNet network without the need for an external device. The IND560 built-in target controls can be used to create hybrid automated control systems for process and filling applications.

The Automated Precision Weighing Weigh Modules (WM and WMH) have RS232, RS422, DeviceNet, Profibus DP and Ethernet intefaces. The two products feature readability of up to 0.1mg with capacities of up to several tons. They are all available as intrinsically safe versions for integration in hazardous areas.

DT10, DT20, DMT10-2 and DML40-2 Distance Measurement Sensors allow customers to upgrade from simple detection to measurement applications where previously space and budget made it prohibitive.

Surge protection and wiring device products include surge panels, plugs, connectors and receptacles. 74000 and 75000 Series Surge Panels designed for facilities with 3-phase WYE-configured (4-wire + ground) systems where surge protection for all seven modes in the AC distribution network is required. Industrial Grade Black and White Locking Plugs and Connectors are available in 15, 20 and 30 Amp versions.

WebPort 2005 and WebPort 4005 industrial Ethernet gateway modules securely link serial devices or PLCs to an Ethernet LAN, allowing data access from any workstation. It connects up to four Ethernet-enabled control devices, offers serial connectivity to another controller, a modem for remote maintenance, and a WAN Ethernet port for connecting to the Internet or any IP network.

FieldPort FPIO-I8H-EIP and FPIO-I8H-EIP modules provide full analog capability, HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer) protocol, Ethernet-IP and ModbusTCP system interfaces, and work with Rockwell Automation and Schneider Electric Legacy PLCs.

Active Sensor Actuator Interfaces (SAIs) provide users with greater levels of wiring flexibility for achieving modular and decentralized process control in automation applications. The Active SAIs are available in IP 67 housings and support all industry network protocols including Profibus, DeviceNet and CANopen, as well as Ethernet, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET and Modbus/TCP.

The PCI-1625U is a self-contained computer with an onboard DSP processor that will take over the processing load from the host PC. It is designed for industrial applications where a PC needs to communicate with terminals, modems, or other instruments. A user can install up to four cards for total of 32 ports in any PCI bus-based PC.

DataBus IndustrialTuff PROFIBUS DP and PA shielded twisted pair cables deliver high performance and reliability in PROFIBUS factory automation and process automation applications. Cables are available with a selection of special jacket compounds, cable colors, and armoring options to fit application requirements.

TiR Series IR imagers help expert users accurately pinpoint building problems by combining both visible light and thermal images for better identification, analysis and image management. It has a 20 mm germanium lens on a 180 degree articulating mount to view images, even in situations where access is limited.

Ti Series thermal imagers are available in six camera models – the Ti20, Ti30, Ti40, Ti45, Ti50 and Ti55 – designed both for technicians with little or no thermography experience, and for predictive maintenance experts, process engineers and consultants who require the best thermal imagers.

DryLin ZLW is a lightweight, toothed-belt linear drive equipped with a hard-anodized aluminum profile, a DryLin W compact linear guide, and iglide plastic sliding elements. This provides a maintenance-free, self-lubricating, lightweight actuator for a linear drive system.

With ProcessMonitor MIMOSA, enterprise systems can access real-time and historical data and disseminate this information for Condition Based Maintenance, Maintenance & Production Planning and other maintenance and operational tactical purposes. Itincorporates both MIMOSA and OPC Foundation standards.

Two-piece N Male connector line features a quick fitting, cable insertion type connector with a captive internal contact. Minimal cable prep required. The cable conductor easily installs into the captive contact, which is designed for optimum electrical operation.

The S300 has a 270-degree scanning angle, which helps eliminate gaps in the area being safeguarded. This scanner also offers a selectable resolution of 30, 40, 50, 70 mm and is Type 3 (IEC 61496-3), SIL2 (IEC 61508). The S300 is ideal for applications where the hazardous area to be monitored is less than two meters.

These products have various MIL-STD certifications including MIL-STD 901D (Shock), MIL-STD 167-1 (Vibration), MIL-STD 461E (EMI), and MIL-STD 810 (Temperature and Humidity). Ideally suited for a number of military applications including navy, army, and air force, as well as other “extreme” and demanding operating environments, these products have already seen acceptance in various US Navy applications.

IndustrialTuff 1345F and 1346F cables are for use in ODVA DeviceNet industrial networking applications. Both feature TPE jackets, low-temperature performance, and weld splatter, oil, solvent and abrasion resistance for use in harsh environments.

The IPC-5120 supports a Micro-ATX motherboard with up to four half length PCI slots, and the IPC-7120 supports a standard ATX motherboard and up to seven half length PCI slots. Both chassis are RoHS compliant, bracketed for wallmount or desktop applications, and have front-accessible I/O interfaces and expansion slots.

EDDL enhancements for the CSI 9210 Machinery Health Transmitter, giving end users improved access to details surrounding the analysis results, thus enabling them to make even better operational decisions. New displays use familiar dialog boxes to present graphs, charts, and trending of dynamic variables, in addition to text and archived data, in a consistent, familiar format.

Powered by a VIA Luke processor with VT8237R Plus South Bridge chipset, the EP600 low power EPIC form factor single board computer (SBC) is an ideal solution for power-efficient and fanless operation applications. It is suitable for industrial and harsh embedded computing devices that require ultra low power consumption.

The Quattro Drive robot, claimed to be the world's fastest commercial robot, will be shown at the Pack Expo 2006 show in Chicago, IL. It is designed for parts picking and packaging applications.

Enhancements to the UniSort VII sliding shoe sorter include an all-electric switching system, aluminum slats for small-item sortation, and a 30-degree divert angle and standard widths to match the full line of FKI Logistex conveyor systems.

CitectSCADA Reports collects, historizes and delivers reporting data from multiple, disparate plant control systems. With it, users can visualize data from multiple SCADA systems in web browser; analyze this data with MS Excel; transfer data between control systems and MS SQL or Oracle databases; historize all control system data into MS SQL Server 2005; and report using industry standard reporting tools.

Belden has expanded its family of IndustrialTuff DataBus Cables for Fieldbus Applications to meet marketplace needs for versatile cabling solutions that meet Fieldbus Specification IEC 61158-2 (ISA/SP-50).

The Fluke 561 HVACPro multipurpose thermometer combines infrared and contact temperature measurement functions in a single tool for HVAC professionals. It gives users the option of deciding which temperature measurement method – contact or noncontact (infrared) – is most efficient and best suited for the application.

Municipal Water Packages designed for the water/wastewater industry combine Proficy™ HMI/SCADA – iFIX®, Historian and Portal products together in a variety of sizes. Municipalities can select the size of the system they need. They can start small and expand by increasing the tag size of iFIX or Historian applications, or adding Portal clients as needed.

NetBiter webSCADA gateway gives remote access to serial devices over Ethernet, Internet, LANs, telephone modems, GSM and GPRS. The gateway contains built-in features for alarm handling (SMS, E-mail, SNMP), data logging and web-based data access.

XPress DR+ Wireless is a rugged DIN-Rail mounted WiFi 802.11 Device Server for applications requiring environmentally hardened wireless networking gear. It is capable of connecting virtually any type of industrial equipment to the Local Area Network (LAN) or the Internet.

JetPort 5601f RS232/422/485 3-in-one to Fiber Ethernet device server connects RS232, RS422 and 2/4 wire RS485 to one Multi-mode or Single-mode Fiber Port. The serial port can work in various communication modes, including virtual com, TCP server, TCP client, UDP, and serial tunnel. The JetPort 5601f also supports HTTPS and SSH for secured communication management.

The UDS1100-IAP is a single-port Device Server which includes a built-in web server allowing end users to remotely access and manage attached equipment from a standard web browser. The UDS1100-IAP is hardened, operates within a wide-temperature range of -40ºC to +70ºC and supports industrial protocols including Modbus TCP, ASCII, RTU and DF1 to ensure device interoperability.

Rockwell Automation has expanded the FactoryTalk integrated production and performance suite with the availability of FactoryTalk ProductionCentre. Built on the FactoryTalk service-oriented architecture (SOA), FactoryTalk ProductionCentre provides manufacturers with improved process visibility, backward and forward product traceability, and quality assurance across multiple industries.

Economy modules for the line of BL20 I/O bus terminal systems allow up to 16 digital inputs and outputs to be connected using only 12.5 mm of DIN-rail space, providing signal density while considerably reducing the mounting width required. The modules contain integrated wiring and tool-free push-in spring-type terminal connections that save costs and provide quick and easy mounting.

AF Series sensors feature an easy to use sensitivity adjustment along with a keyboard so that adjustments cannot be changed once set. The small compact unit conveniently mounts onto a DIN rail and fiber optic cables of 2 meters can be ordered.

IndustrialTuff ControlBus Low-Loss Coaxial Cables for ControlNet features a continuously corrugated aluminum armored construction to ensure reliable performance in extremely harsh industrial environments. It also has an 18 AWG solid bare copper-covered steel conductor, foam Polyethylene insulation, Belden's Duobond Quad Shield and an inner PVC jacket.

Emerson delivered the company's 500,000th Micro Motion meter to Anheuser-Busch at a recent ceremony. This 500,000th meter was presented to Jeff Steinhart, Anheuser-Busch Vice President, Engineering by Tom Moser, president of Emerson's Micro Motion division, at the Anheuser-Busch corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.

M-Series sensors are currently being used to monitor liquid level in filler bowls—holding tanks that are used for gravity feed flow control for the dispensing of liquids into bottles or containers. The solution combines the magnetostrictive sensors with a sanitary pipe assembly and a tri-clamp flange that have been certified as 3-A compliant.

The Sitrans DA400 acoustic diagnostic system continuously monitors oscillating positive-displacement pump status and detects even the smallest leaks on pump valves. The system is comprised of four acoustic sensors mounted on the pump and a diagnostics device connected to the sensor by up to 65 feet of cable.

Sitrans P DSIII digital pressure transmitter is the first Profibus PA device available on the market that is designed for SIL2 safety shutdown in accordance with IEC 61508/IEC 61511-1. A Profisafe driver has been added to the standard pressure transmitter enabling the fail-safe transfer of the measured values via Profibus.

AE Solutions and Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. have developed a new generation of fire & gas alarm and suppression systems. The pre-engineered, pre-configured, and pre-packaged FGS 1400 Fire & Gas System is FM approved and complies with NFPA 72 standards.

Sitrans TH digital headmounted temperature transmitters are compact in design, which enables them to be installed in the sensor connection head. The transmitter can communicate via Hart or Profibus PA and has galvanic isolation for thermocouple applications. Other models are designed for stand-alone applications.

SL3 Series stack light provides clear and distinct visual indication of machine status from anywhere on a factory or office floor. The lamp provides 360 of visibility, even in high ambient lighting conditions. Ideal for retrofits, the SL3 is designed as a drop-in replacement for a variety of incandescent bulb-based stack lights and signal towers.

Rugged Mini extends battery life and reduces time between re-charges. It consumes only six watts in standby mode, 18 watts in the on position while idle and 37 watts at 100 percent utilization. This compares to a typical PC using 75-125 watts. The solution provides a long operating time per charge cycle due to a fan-less, cool running design.