Industry Products

IndustrialTuff Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Cables, designed to carry power from AC drive systems to AC motors, now includes four new 10 to 16 AWG, 600V UL 1277 cables incorporating a signal pair for brake applications. The cables feature an overall Beldfoil shield plus 85 percent TC braid shield for highly effective radiated and conducted noise protection.

Rack-mounted IndraMotion MTX compact provides high performance in a very small footprint while improving machine cycle times and part quality. It controls up to eight axes in two NC channels with a fast IndraLogic PLC. It can process up to 200 NC blocks per second and has a 30 block look-ahead rate to achieve shorter machine cycle times.

Model 2600-001-006/7 Tip-Seal dispense valve consists of a double-acting actuator, a 13.7” (350 mm) long extension nozzle and a carbide Tip-Seal needle to prevent dripping fluid material at shut-off. For high-volume fluid transfer, the Tip-Seal Valve can flow up to 6 gpm (22.7 lpm). For filling housings, containers and vessels, the optional level-sensing probe and controller can automatically stop flow when the desired fluid level is reached.

MENU for iFIX is a complete navigation system add-on for the Proficy iFIX control system from GE Fanuc. Navigation using MENU is immediately intuitive, with familiar functions like Back, Forward, Favorites and Home as standard. Users can add navigation links to standard iFIX functions like Workspace configure, Database Manager and Mission Control.

DataTuff Industrial Ethernet cables now include three new Enhanced 4-Pair, Category 5e Twisted Pair cables. Two are Low Smoke Zero Halogen, Unshielded, Enhanced Cat 5e cables, whle the other is a Waterblocked/Burial, Shielded Enhanced Cat 5e cable.

LabVIEW drivers for wireless sensor networks give engineers the ability to integrate ZigBee, IEEE 802.15.4 or proprietary wireless sensors into LabVIEW. The free driver software works with sensors from three wireless-sensing leaders – Accsense, Accutech and Crossbow Technology – and includes communication functions and example programs compatible with sensors from each vendor.

C-Series Core Sensor has a three-wire option that offers an alternative to high-cost sealed cables by replacing the connector and cover with three discrete wires that allow sealing against the wire insulation instead of a cable jacket. A simple grommet can then be used to provide tight water sealing.

NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection (AI) Version 3.0 has a state-machine process model that gives engineers one of the most flexible environments available for configuring vision systems. With this process model, engineers can customize the execution flow of their inspections to meet a wide variety of machine vision challenges, from component alignment to part inspection and verification.

MPN series of brushless servo motors replace the now-obsolete N-Series motors recently discontinued by Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley. The MPN offers more torque per frame size than the existing N-Series motors.

Allen-Bradley CENTERLINE 2100 motor control center (MCC) ArcShield option helps reduce arc flash hazards while providing users with increased protection against internal electrical arcs. This version of the CENTERLINE 2100 MCC from Rockwell Automation provides arc flash protection in a low-voltage MCC (up to 600 volts).

Panasonic introduced two new rugged Toughbook computers: The CF-19 convertible tablet PC, and the CF-30 clamshell notebook. Both come with Intel Core Duo processors, security features, and optional embedded access to wireless data networks from all major cellular wireless carriers. In addition, these MIL-SPEC-certified notebooks incorporate daylight-readable screens.

Series 14000 brush-commutated DC motors and gearmotors feature 11-slot skewed armatures to minimize magnetic cogging (or reluctance torque) and promote quiet and smooth operation. They suit a wide range of power applications, including computer peripherals, imaging, and clinical diagnostics, among countless others.

EOTec 2104 Industrial Ethernet Ring Switch offers the performance features of a managed switch with the simplicity of an unmanaged switch. It comes preconfigured for ring redundancy, has self-healing ring topology, and allows for real-time data transfer with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet compliance.

Power Series solid state relays rol-feature 4,000 volts of optical isolation and include LED indicators that indicate when a control signal is applied, making it much easier for users to troubleshoot their control applications. The Power Series 240Di10, 240Di25, 240Di45, and 575Di45-12 SSRs have been tested, certified, and stamped as RoHS-compliant.

Enhancements to Avance 3.0 include serial data aquisition, flexible charting, OPC clients, data analysis tools, a python scripting integrated environment for data analysis. Avance manages, in real time, data from inputs such as manual input, Excel spreadsheets, text files, serial connections (RS-232), and OPC servers. Pricing for an annual license is $500.00.

The Easy-2-Combine tool is easy to use and can be accessed by anyone over the Internet. With the configurator, users can calculate and display entire handling modules online quickly and precisely. The configurator can compile a handling module (a pick-and-place unit, for example)without any extra calculation work. The configurator also provides complete documentation including CAD data for the user.

Enhancements in the SJ200-2 and L200-2 Series of inverters include Sensorless Vector Control technology, trip avoidance functions, side-by-side mounting, built-in timing logic and analog input math (PLC) functions, DIP-switch hand-off-auto, removable control terminal connector, and RS485 Modbus RTU communication interface. A CANopen option is also now available.

The Husky 10-port fault-tolerant Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch has a 2 Gbps backplane, 8K MAC address plus almost all the functionalities of a Gigabit platform switch but without the expensive Gigabit prices. Models HME-821 and HME-823 series can be remotely configured by a web browser, SNMP, Telnet, CLI and menu driven management.

Web-based Lean Tools is a collection of Web calculators that allow users to estimate potential energy savings to be gained by implementing various energy efficiency solutions, including lighting, transformers, drives, power monitoring, and power correction.

The SCADAPack Upgrade Kit features a 32-bit RISC processor, expanded 8 MB memory, and additional communication ports. Optional source level debugging software for C/C++ applications is also available. The total package installs in minutes in the field or factory, boosts performance by up to 100 times, and adds I/O capacity for thousands of analog and digital I/O.

EXTER Pro+ operator terminals have PDF and PowrPoint viewers and an Internet browser, making it easy to ensure that operator manuals, trouble shooting and service instructions always are at hand when they are needed. The PDF or PP files are put on a memory card that is inserted in the operator terminal before delivering the machine.

The PMG17 wireless and battery-free device is capable of generating useful energy from levels of vibration that are 35% lower than previously possible, and across a large bandwidth of vibration frequencies. OEMs, sensor manufacturers and end-users can benefit from using the generators to power easy-to-install devices that accurately monitor machinery and processes.

DNA-AI-225 analog input board has 25 differential input channels with 24-bit resolution and a maximum sampling rate of 1 kS/s per channel (25 kS/s aggregate for the board). The AI-225 has a separate A/D converter for each channel. This configuration eliminates the noise and offset errors associated with multiplexed inputs and at the same time allows all 25 channels to be sampled simultaneously.

Lanolinx Fiber Ethernet Switches include 100FX and Gigabit Fiber models, supporting multimode or single mode fiber. These switches also have 8 10/100 Copper ports and the Gigabit version has a 10/100/1000TX port. In addition, models are available with two fiber ports instead of one.

Aaxeon Technologies is proud to announce the release of new models in our Lanolinx line of Industrial Ethernet Switches. Following up on the successful initial introduction of the product line we have recently added a Wide Temperature option on several models. We have also added SNMP Management to our 8 port Managed switches.

RFID Small Rigid Tag is ideal for harsh industrial applications where ruggedness, chemical resistance or extreme temperatures are a factor. The Tag, is available in both EPCglobal Gen 2 and ISO 18000-6B protocols for worldwide use. The Tag measures 1.22x3.11 in. and is equipped with a wide band antenna that allows the tag to be used on virtually any surface, including metal, plastic and wood.

In response to increasing mandates for RFID-compliant shipments to retailers and the U.S. Department of Defense, Intermec Inc. and Informs today introduced the Informs RFID Experience in a Box Kit. The joint effort includes everything required to meet RFID compliance mandates, apply RFID tags and verify tag information.

The solution, which integrates control, information, implementation and support offerings, is a standard application designed to help brewers optimize production processes through improved process control, production visibility and business intelligence. As a result, brew masters can better manage their operations, improve throughput, reduce waste and decrease operating costs.

Magnum 6KQ Ethernet Managed Field Switch can be configured with up to 12 100Mb fiber ports, or user selected combinations of 10Mb, 100Mb, and Gig fiber ports of any fiber port connector types. The switches use ribbed aluminum cases to produce maximum heat dissipation in a rugged no-fans sealed package. They can be used in the harshest industrial-grade environments, and provide high EMI noise immunity.

QY series are rated from 1 to 50 amps at up to 80 VDC. At 13mm wide, the DC is the thinnest DIN rail mounted breaker on the market with a UL489 listing.

Data CELL FOUNDATION fieldbus cable is rated for ITC (instrument tray cable)/PLTC (power limited tray cable) exposed-run (ER) applications. This allows users to eliminate the conduit when the cable is installed in accordance with recent National Electrical Code (NEC) amendments.

The RS416 is an industrially hardened, modular 16 port serial device server with an integrated managed 4 port Ethernet switch, that can be used to aggregate many serial devices for Ethernet network connectivity. The RS416 operates in electrically harsh and climatically demanding environments like those found in electric utility substations, intelligent transportation systems, and industrial process control applications.

WCS2A/WCS3A PosiTrack Position Tracking System provides fraction-of-a-millimeter position feedback. PosiTrack consists of three basic components: a U-shaped read head; code rail and support hardware; and network and control interfaces. The read head optically scans a uniquely coded rail to determine a carrier position.

Glovia.com v9 ERP solution offers enhanced functionality based on a variety of insights obtained through first-hand implementation in Fujitsu Group factories in Japan and overseas. It delivers detailed production planning with hourly increments, synchronized production based on customer demand, improved operability, and enhanced visualization and optimization of company-wide supply and demand schedules.

Size 11 hybrid linear actuators are now available with encoder feedback. The compact optical incremental encoder is available with two channel quadrature TTL squarewave outputs. An optional index (3rd channel) output is also available for many resolutions. The encoder is offered in resolutions ranging from 200 to 1,024 cycles per revolution (CPR) or 800 to 4,096 pulses per revolution (PPR).

C6920 and C6925 Industrial PCs have 3-1/2 inch motherboards, Intel Celeron M or Pentium M processors up to 1.8 GHz, flash disk, and are rated for operation at ambient temperatures up to 131° F (55° C).

CAD-CONNECT Labeling Software generates labels quickly and easily within CAD programs such as AutoCAD and Visio. CAD-CONNECT eliminates the steps and time spent manually copying identifiers into labeling software.

CUB5 Series Analog Panel Meters have a footprint that is 30% smaller than 1/8 DIN meters and nearly half the cost. Multiple models are available to meet a variety of unique industrial applications, for example, measuring DC current and voltage, processing signals from flow meters, pressure sensors and positioning sensors, and accepting inputs from RTD and Thermocouple sensors.

The Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM)launched the ViSe miniature vision sensor system that enables broad-based monitoring and interpretation of visual data in real time, in any light conditions. It allows OEMs to develop application-specific image analysis and response systems aimed at automotive, security, building and home automation, and industrial markets.

Suitable for incorporation into OEM products, microAnalyzer has a miniaturized gas chromatographic module. The microAnalyzer will be available to OEMs for a wide variety of applications including process control, air monitoring, building monitoring, fenceline monitoring, environmental monitoring and situations requiring the detection and identification of trace chemicals.

The DNA-SL-501 serial I/O layer/board offers 4 fully independent, isolated RS-232, 422 or 485 ports with maximum data transfer rates up to 1 megabit per second in RS-422/485 mode. Ports are fully configured with software and different ports may have different configurations. Also released is a hardware Synchronization interface for the PowerDNA cube.

VEAM CIR Series connectors can function as electrical, optical or pneumatic connectors, providing design engineers with the ability to simplify receptacle design processes and inventory. The VEAM CIR connector is also available in high voltage, twin or tri-axial, hermetic and EMC versions.

Offering a range of 16, 32 or 48 individually optically isolated inputs or outputs, these cards are ideal for use in control and instrumentation applications where high-voltage protection is required. Individual channel-to-channel isolation allows every channel to be physically and electrically separated from the others.

More than 200 enhancements to Proficy Plant Applications 4.3 Production Management software help users deploy Production Management systems faster and expand existing systems to tackle business challenges such as regulatory compliance, asset utilization, product quality, and speed to market. It also offers enhanced features for complying with industry regulations, ranging from the Tread Act to environmental mandates to 21 CFR Part 11.

Personal Lockout Kits are keyed-alike padlocks, which means that employees have fewer keys to carry and keep track of, simplifying the lockout process. The kits handle most of Brady's ockout products, which enable users to cover more applications and secure more types of isolation points with fewer devices. This results in lower equipment costs, simplified training, and more compact storage.

DRS21 CoreTech Incremental Encoders are now available in a programmable version. This allows customers to program the width of the zero pulse and the number of lines from 1 to 8,192. End users benefit from reduced inventory requirements. OEMs benefit by being able to use the encoder to determine the optimum PPR for their machine, while providing immediate reprogramming of the encoder to suit specific customer needs.

BradControl Classic I/O modules for DeviceNet come in an 8-port 16-channel format with a selection of I/O configurations supporting both PNP and NPN input devices. Each 60mm I/O module comes equipped with diagnostic LEDs providing status information on network, power, inputs and outputs.

The NA-806 fanless network application barebone is powered by onboard ultra low voltage Intel Celeron M 1GHz and zero cache processors, has four Ethernet ports, and supports fail-over, load sharing and load balancing functions for critical network environments. The NA-806 series fulfills high computing performance with fanless requirement for SOHO network security appliance markets.

Available for download, spindle selection matrix pinpoints the spindles best suited for withstanding the complexities of robotic machining. The matrix matches Dynomax robotic arm spindles with the most common material removal robots on the market, including FANUC, ABB, Kuka, Motoman and Staubli.

TPC-1261H rugged touch panel computer has an AMD GX3 LX800 500 MHz fanless processor and a 12.1” SVGA TFT LCD display with resistive touch. CompactFlash non-rotating storage media makes the TPC-1261H a durable and reliable platform, with the option to add a 2.5 inch HDD for additional storage where the environment permits.

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.