Industry Products

New EXTER terminals for machine builders and system integrators are available in touchscreen and keypad versions with display sizes from 3.5 to 5.7 inches. The terminals easily integrate with automation systems and equipment - e.g. PLCs, variable speed drives and motion controllers - coming from the major brands on the market.

Parallel versions feature internal ORing diodes and an alarm contact which makes them ideal for redundant and back-up applications. The parallel versions offer a 24 VDC output in both single-phase and three phase inputs with 3, 5, 10, 20 and 30 amp capacity. In addition these power supplies feature an auto-ranging input, wide operating temperature range, high efficiency and UL508C listing.

Illuminated ring keys are composed of a short-stroke key, a source of light, and high-performance LEDs. The luminous ring provides even distribution of light around the key. This guarantees optimal readability and signal effectiveness even at great distances.

IndraMotion MLD merges drive functions, motion control and processing logic into a modern, open automation platform for modular machine concepts. Based on Rexroth’s latest drive-based Motion Logic platform, IndraMotion MLD enables space-saving solutions with up to 8 axes – perfect for applications such as carton erecting and labeling.

Two new Allen-Bradley safety relays deliver high-performance safety protection while helping OEMs reduce installation time and costs. The MSR142RTP and MSR144RTP relays hey offer broad application versatility and a modular, easily expandable design.

The 1769-Boolean Compact I/O module has the intelligence to activate outputs based on Boolean logic. This alleviates overhead on the controller and can result in faster response times and improved system performance. The module provides the ability to address a requirement for high-speed closed loops in the CompactLogix programmable automation controller (PAC) platform.

The new test kit provides enhanced capabilities for development and testing of FOUNDATION Class 42c HSE field and linking devices. The HCTK 2.0 test kit is a complete package that allows the user to ensure a manufacturer stack conforms to the official HSE registration testing. An excellent tool for troubleshooting and debugging HSE devices, this test kit will verify the correct communication behavior of an HSE device as defined in the HSE specifications.

ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) Type Approval for 750-841 Series Ethernet enabled programmable controller and the 758 Series Industrial PC – certifies WAGO’s I/O and controller products for use in ABS class ships and facilities in control and monitoring applications.

The ADAM-4510I is a RS-422/485 repeater and the ADAM-4520I is a RS-232 to RS-422/485 converter, starting at $175 and $120 respectively. Both have a operating temperature range of -40 to 85°C, 3,000 Vdc isolation protection, and surge protection for reliable operation in harsh environment applications.

The Linux GigE Vision SDK software provides programmers the means to control and capture images from Prosilica gigabit Ethernet cameras. These cameras, which have been used in wide range of Windows-based computer vision applications, can now also be easily used on Linux computers. SDK also includes sample code to help programmers more easily use Prosilica's cameras in Linux-based applications.

The TAD Series temperature sensor provides continuous drift monitoring which eliminates regular calibration checks. When compared to a typical RTD/transmitter system that requires regular calibration checks, the TAD temperature sensor provides a significant savings over a five-year period. ifm backs up this claim with a 5-year warranty.

JetPort 5601 RS232/422/485 Ethernet device server has built-in dual Ethernet ports. Both Ethernet ports are linked to upper communication ports and only one link can be activated at a time. When the master link breaks, the redundant back-up link will be activated in less than 200ms to guarantee non-stop data communications.

DPC Manager software documents results from Meriam’s MFC 4100 HART Communicator and MFT 4000 Series of documenting process communicators / calibrators. The software is normally used to update these handheld products with new firmware and with HART communication files as they are released.

MPI software provides: An integrated C library for controls, drive/motors and I/O; low latency command-to-motion execution for integration of real-time motion with vision or high-speed I/O; reliable, deterministic network master with node self-enumeration, redundant fault tolerance and event management; real-time data access to networked controls, drives and I/O; and software field connectivity into all system components for upgrade and debugging.

SSNP for single phase power control and SSNZ for zero-cross control are a narrow 21.5 mm to allow for close mounting, either vertically or horizontally by DIN rail mounting or screw mounting. The SSNP and the SSNZ are available in 15 amp or 25 amp. Applications include extrusion, semiconductor, test stands, environmental chambers, plastics, food, packaging and heat-related processes.

Design, draw, email your vendor for quotes and place your order—this innovative software does it all. Some of the new features include: A new “RailDesigner Assistant” that will navigate you through every process; Improved database capabilities (i.e. datasheet generation, product search, etc.); Ability to create a subassembly as one part; and Enclosure design software.

YTA series temperature transmitters have been certified by TÜV NORD as being compliant with the requirements of the IEC61508 international safety standard for Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 2. Yokogawa is releasing the YTA series to the market, and all products in the YTA series will be SIL2 compliant.

The Generic Comms DTM (Device Type Manager)enables MTL’s MTL4840 HART connection system, MTL8000 Process I/O and its MOST controllers to pass HART data to any Instrument Maintenance software (IMS) packages using the FDT/DTM concept.

DPB71 and the DPC Series monitoring relays are ideal for protecting machinery and people in instances where three phase voltage is used, such as with industrial automation machinery, switchgear and elevators/escalators.

New DeviceNet cables include thin and mid hi-flex cables, Mid standard specification cables and thick tray rated cables. Together with the already existing standard cables, Lumberg now offers a complete line of DeviceNet cabling options.

The Series 4B23 solenoid valve is a direct acting, media separated two-way two-position dry operator valve in which the media remains isolated from the metal working components of the valve, creating a two-way contamination barrier. The media remains untainted by the metals in the operator and at the same time, the moving parts of the valve are protected from the effects of particulates and aggressive chemicals.

CVS Color Vision Sensor family includes four color vision sensor solutions: the CVS1 Easy, CVS2, CVS3 and the CVS4. Because they are sensors, the CVS family provides a more cost-effective solution for applications that would otherwise require more complicated and expensive vision systems.

High performance telephone modems provide reliable connections to remote PLCs and networks within industrial environments and in areas of high level interference. Applications include unmanned sites, which prevent the need for costly service trips.

CD has latest downloadable 3D CAD drawings; CD coupling brochures in German, Spanish, French as well as English; metric sizing software for its CD and ServoClass couplings; upgraded specifications throughout including RoHS compliant product information for these two coupling product lines; and much more.

Insight IC controllers can be used to control all stationary and hand-held QE screwdrivers and QM spindles. Every electrically controlled tool in the Ingersoll-Rand range can now be dealt with by this new equipment series.

The AR-B1841CM600ZC has four RS-232 and six USB 2.0 ports for I/O connectivity and high speed bus communication. It can be used stand-alone or with a PCI backplane for additional I/O expansion.

Available in single, double and triple pole versions, with or without LED blown fuse indication, these fuse holders provide for up to 30A at 600V. The UL approved fuse holders provide a touch-proof housing design and the fuse is completely removed from the circuit during replacement.

The X20 bus controller has a system width of a mere 37.5 mm (1.5 inches). Made up of a base module, a supply module to supply the voltage for the entire system, and a fieldbus interface, the bus controller is an extremely flexible fieldbus connection.

Acting as a solid-state generator, the new SVR regenerates new AC power from the utility and supplies connected equipment with clean problem-free power. Due to the SVR's unique design, the units can also perform 50/60 Hertz frequency conversion for worldwide 230-volt applications in a compact 20-pound package (1.5kVA unit).

Schneider Electric has enhanced its popular Zelio line of automation products with the introduction of the new Telemecanique brand Zelio plug-in relays, Zelio Logic 2 programmable smart relays, Zelio count counters and Zelio analog interface modules.

The new high speed SCARA robot family is designed for customers needing highly reliable an precise automation solutions of long reach tasks. The new 4-axis robots, when combined with KUKA Robotics’ user friendly PC-based control platform, gives customers an extremely easy to learn and use pick and place automation solution.

The TM-1327GE is a compact progressive scan CCD camera, featuring a 2/3” image sensor and the ability to capture 30 frames per second at a full 1.4 megapixel resolution. It is suited to applications involving widely varying light conditions, specialized targeting, or inspection of blemishes or defects not easily observed in the visible spectrum.

EAM Business Edition is a powerful enterprise asset management (EAM) solution that enables a small to midsize enterprise to control critical functions including work orders, purchasing, inventory and preventative maintenance, without the investment and extended implementation time required for large-scale installations.

As automotive manufacturing becomes increasingly competitive, machine builders must look at new ways to satisfy customer demands. One solution OEMs are beginning to request is the use of modular components which are easy to combine, simplify designing and engineering tasks, and provide more flexibility for multiple car bodies to be produced on the same line.

Only three inches deep, the HI 4050 general-purpose weight controller is the first of a new line of modular controllers by Hardy Instruments. It is used in tank farm, batching/blending, filling/dispensing, check weighing, level by weight, and force measurement applications.

The expanded Allen-Bradley VersaView is a cost-effective, rugged family of industrial computers and monitors that are designed to meet the needs of virtually any industrial application - including visualization, control, information processing and maintenance.

When compared with similar step motors, these housed hybrid motors provide more torque output with increased performance, improved heat dissipation and higher side and radial load capability. These 1.8-degree step motors are available in NEMA 17, 23 and 34 frame sizes. Various stack lengths are available in each frame size, and windings can be customized to suit individual application needs.

The TPC-1570H uses low power consumption Intel Celeron M 600 MHz/1GHz processor. It is fanless and has non-rotating media, which makes it a durable and reliable platform. For applications where non-rotating media is not critical, internal space is provided for a hard drive.

Industrial managers seeking easy-to-use process control tools can now obtain Dickson Wireless Data Loggers for Temperature and Humidity Monitoring for the ultimate flexibility in monitoring technology without any wiring constraints whatsoever.

The fully-illustrated guide highlights sensing solutions for storage and retrieval systems, continuous conveyors, overhead conveyors, cranes, automated transport systems and forklift trucks. Featured technologies include photoelectric sensors, inductive sensors, ultrasonic sensors, AS-Interface networking components, RFID identification systems, barcode imagers, data transmission equipment, position tracking equipment, encoders, cordsets and accessories.

Electronic Components’ new Cm3™ connector for small and medium servomotors has simplified internal wiring and replaces two bulkier conventional circular connectors, reducing mating to servomotors to four steps.

OG Basic Line photoelectric sensors feature extended sensing ranges and stainless steel housings for rugged industrial automation applications. The sensor’s industry-standard M18 threaded housing is constructed of 316 stainless steel and features an integrated PMMA lens.

The SLF-500 is a clamp-on ultrasonic meter capable of measuring bi-directional flow through metal, plastic and even lined pipes without altering the piping. The same unit can be used on line sizes from 1 to 12 inches without recalibration, and covers a wide range of flow rates.

MA16 Series Safety Interlock Switches handle guard door misalignment of up to 10mm. These magnetically actuated switches are available in a large selection of contact configurations and feature a NEMA 6 enclosure for dirty and water washdown environments.

With a wide range of functions for centrifugal pumps and fans, the Altivar 61 drive is the solution for OEMs, end users and system integrators requiring an easy-to-use product with a high level of functionality, customization and energy efficiency. The drive lowers installation costs by eliminating throttling valves, dampers or inlet guide vanes typically used to control flow.

Ring-lug terminal block series is ideally suited for use in current transformer and standard wire termination applications for industries such as power generation, utilities and semiconductor manufacturing. The new ring-lug terminal blocks offer a finger-safe design, which eliminates the need for standard or customized dust cover, and the hinged shroud allows easy and safe wiring.

PRM R3 integrates and manages maintenance information from field instruments, monitors online conditions, and records historical data from these field devices. PRM R3's enhanced diagnostic function transforms maintenance activities from corrective maintenance to predicative and proactive maintenance.

Chainflex continuous-flex, drive, interconnect cables work with Allen Bradley MP series industrial automation systems. The cables are compatible with MP series motors and standard Allen Bradley interconnects.

High-temperature, chip-repellant version of System E2 and System E4 Energy Tubes are constructed with igumid HT, a polymer material that is unaffected by hot chips reaching temperatures of 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit and higher.

LeviChain is a magnetic Energy Chain System in which the cable carrier operates suspended in a magnetic force field to virtually eliminate abrasion and noise. LeviChain can be installed in horizontal, standing or hanging Energy Chain applications. It is currently available in three widths up to 2.95 inches.

For Intel-based and legacy Mac hardware protected by an MGE UPS, the software assures added security for connected systems by verifying the UPS connections and, in the event of a prolonged power outage, initiating a graceful shutdown when the UPS battery level is low.

Servo-Flo® 305 System is a mid-sized shot meter ideal for robotic and automated dispensing applications such as bonding, gasketing, filling and sealing operations. It will dispense abrasive and filled one-component adhesives and sealants such as epoxies, silicones, urethanes and mastics.

Industrial-scale system uses PEF (pulsed electric field) technology, resulting in bacteria kill for food pasteurization and water purification applications. It is a non-thermal, chemical-free, all solid-state system which passes liquefied food products or water through a chamber and subjects it to brief pulses of very high voltage.

Features include backup routing, fault-tolerant M2M server and new VPN functionality. Backup routing enables building a wireless backup connection to existing systems. For example: a POS terminal, which primarily relies on ADSL connection, can be equipped with a wireless communications backup.

The ASIUKH series was designed for applications that require terminating wire as large as 500 MCM and handle as much as 380 amps at 600 volts. Because the ASIUKH terminal blocks are fully enclosed, users do not need to purchase additional end covers.

IndraMotion MLC system provides real-time motion control for up to 16 axes per controller in applications such as cartoners and form/fill/seal machines.

Industrial Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch supports both gigabit SX and LX. It has many great management features that help to keep a network intact, and can be remotely configured by a web browser, SNMP, Telnet, CLI, or a menu-driven management system.

MGE UPS SYSTEMS released an enhanced version of its Enterprise Power Manager (EPM) software that provides detailed control and monitoring for critical power infrastructure. By giving administrators an overall, consolidated view of the main operating parameters of all its UPS systems and key power components, EPM adds new levels of security and manageability to power systems.

12 new isolated M and S Series multifunction data acquisition (DAQ) devices combine the safety of isolation with the high-performance timing, amplification and calibration technologies of existing M Series DAQ devices for increased accuracy.

Data acquisition (DAQ) modules for PXI Express, the NI PXIe-6259 and NI PXIe-6251 M Series, deliver fast analog and digital I/O with up to 250 MB/s dedicated per-slot bandwidth.

NI PXI-1033 chassis takes advantage of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technology to reduce the cost required to start a PXI system. The chassis integrates PCI Express technology to offer high value and reduces costs by incorporating the MXI-Express controller in the chassis.

Low cost enclosure is completely waterproof and dust tight. It extends the life of computer workstations in any harsh, industrial environment, reduces costly downtime, and is very easy on the budget.

TURCK’s new M12 eurofast AC/DC junction box contains an integrated DC power supply that allows the use of DC sensors in AC applications. This unique 4-port junction box simulates a 2-wire AC sensor providing a cost-effective solution that is easier than installing a separate power supply and relays.

The Web-based tool — developed from feedback and collaboration with existing service and support customers — is designed to identify corrective action based on data gathered through condition monitoring and other predictive maintenance activities performed at a facility.

AXIOMTEK's SBC84700, a low power consumption 3.5-inch embedded SBC, supports VIA V4 compliant processors, dual fast Ethernet and SATA-150. This fanless embedded board is equipped with the latest VIA CN700 North Bridge core logic controller with integrated Graphics and features DualView (LVDS LCD and CRT display) capability.

These pancake-style motors are available on a custom basis in large bore or hollow shaft configurations for vacuum, radiation and other harsh environments. They are available with a power range of 25 to 2500 watts in sizes ranging from 8 to 60 in. in diameter, with maximum bore size of 20 - 25% of the motor diameter. Comprehensive design services are available.

Available with adjustable sensing ranges or tamper-proof fixed ranges, ML6 sensors operate at ranges from 20mm to 120mm and accurately detect targets while ignoring background objects beyond a precisely defined cut-off range. Housing dimensions are just 14mm x 18mm x 33mm.

Exor Electronic R&D’s high-end eTOP panels have received a major performance increase and will be equipped with a brand new CPU. The new CPU board brings the processing power of a 200 MHz 64 bit MIPS processor. They will replace the current models keeping the same part number but with the letter B added as a suffix.

These nuts can be used in conjunction with Haydon’s existing line of linear actuators or as a standalone product with Haydon’s Acme leadscrews. The anti-backlash nuts are designed to optimize system stiffness without sacrificing life or increasing drag torque.

Equipment used in automated welding applications tends to suffer shorter life spans due to harsh environmental conditions. To address this problem, Rockwell Automation has added Armor WeldBlock to its Allen Bradley 1732 ArmorBlock product line. 1732 Armor WeldBlock units are distributed I/O blocks that combine I/O circuits, a power supply and network adapters into a single, sealed IP69k housing. This lightweight, space-saving digital I/O block is ideally suited for On-Machine mounting and designed to withstand the demanding operating environment of typical welding applications.

The SMLC-SA combines ORMEC's high-performance drive technology with IEC 61131-3 programming capabilities in a single, compact, cost-effective package. The SMLC-SA provides a fully integrated machine control solution for single axis servo applications, eliminating the need for a PLC.

The new Block I/O system is designed for industrial in-cabinet use. The IP20 system is an effective way to connect industrial I/O devices to a PLC or PC controller over a Profibus network.

These single-turn servo motor feedback systems are well suited for applications requiring high resolution in an industrial housing suitable for mounting external to a servo motor. They provide precise absolute positioning with 32,768 steps per revolution.

An expanded line of miniature vacuum suction cups made from high tensile strength materials are suitable for small robotic automated assembly equipment and end-of-arm-tooling applications.

Acrosser Technology, Co., LTD announces the release of AR-ES0831 series, the Embedded System designed for space critical applications requiring extreme reliability and ruggedness in low power consumption fanless operations. It comes with an Intel Celeron M up to 1GHz or a high performance Intel Pentium M Processor.