Industry Products

UNO-2668 high-performance controller utilizes a Celeron 400 MHz grade processor and is equipped with eight isolated serial communication ports. It is fanless, robust, reliable, and priced from $1,325.

Managing mobile devices on a shop floor can be challenging, even for the best manager. Today, it just got easier. Intermec Inc. announced that Radley Corp., an automated data collection software provider, has integrated its X/DC data collection platform capabilities into Intermec SmartSystems Foundation. The addition allows X/DC users to discover, configure, backup, monitor and control Intermec data collection devices from anywhere on the network.

Accepting any 24 Volt DC source, including battery power, this robust reversible Gear Motor is rated for 61 Nm continuous torque, at 43 RPM, and 100Nm Peak. The Integrally mounted Failsafe Brake requires 24V DC Power, and features a (motor) holding torque of 15 in.-lb.

Danaher Motion introduces Version 1.3 of its NDC8 control platform for Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV). Version 1.3 couples extensive programming options and advanced diagnostics with a high degree of user-friendliness and flexibility.

The five-port IP67 Ethernet Switch has Real-time Ring™ capability for super-fast recovery. These switches are ultra-reliable and were designed for the toughest applications, including the military.

SNAP-HD-G4F6 cable allows customers to connect SNAP PAC programmable automation controllers and Opto 22 SNAP Ethernet I/O systems to plug-in, single-channel G4 digital I/O racks.

AXIOMTEK announces a cost-effective single board computer (SBC), the SBC81202, which supports mainstream LGA775-pin Intel Pentium D, Intel Pentium 4 and Intel Celeron D processors. It has a 533/800MHz front side bus (FSB), and an Intel 865G +ICH*5 chipset.

Enea announced that Bejing-based Feynman Software has integrated its MiniGUI embedded graphics tools and middleware with Enea's OSE real-time operating system (RTOS).

Emerson Process Management today introduced a new generation of high temperature sensors designed specifically for increased sensor life and greater performance in elevated temperature applications. The new generation PERpH-X line of Rosemount Analytical Models 3300HT and 3400HT high temperature pH sensors perform longer in temperatures up to 145°C (293°F).

Ethernet Direct announces alliance partnership with Network Vision Inc., maker of IntraVUE Network Management software. Husky switches now work with IntraVUE, and Ethernet Direct is the exclusive distributor of IntraVUE in Taiwan, China and throughout Asia.

GE Fanuc Automation's All Ethernet High-Availability Solution is designed to mitigate the risks of downtime, safety concerns, and reduce total cost of ownership (TCO). The solution provides the ability to manage a large number of mission critical I/O at high speed in a distributed architecture.

National Instruments announced the NI LabVIEW Toolkit for LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT. With the new toolkit, LabVIEW users can create and download VIs to operate and control the MINDSTORMS NXT robotics platform.

National Instruments announced LabVIEW 8.20, the 20th anniversary edition of the LabVIEW graphical system design platform. Engineers and machine builders can use one software tool to design and deploy industrial systems performing high-performance measurements, FPGA-based advanced analysis and control, communication to existing systems, and human-machine interfacing.

MGE power meter provides access to a host of information such as real-time trends, averages, and demand metering, allowing users maximum control of their power management efforts.

Guidance 2400 motion controllers are based on a distributed network architecture that allows the controller to be located at the point of use. It is small enough to be placed inside machines, eliminating the need for a separate control cabinet.

The low cost, HSI3000 is an ergonomically designed, hand held, light, compact, and easy-to-use thermal imaging camera, used as a detection and diagnostic tool for condition monitoring of electrical and mechanical systems and building diagnostics.

Korenix Technology JetCon 1302 industrial Ethernet converter connects 10/100BaseT(x) lines to 100BaseFX fiber, or vice versa. Providing two 10/100BaseTx ports and 100BaseFx uplink, JetCon 1302 can be best used as either a 3-port switch or RJ45 to fiber optic converter for two devices.

NEW PANDUCT PANELMAX Corner Wiring Duct is an innovative wire management product that makes more efficient use of space inside enclosures, speeds installation and reduces control panel assembly costs.

Ethernet Direct announces Husky Switch - a complete portfolio of real robust and high performance Industrial Ethernet switches ranging from unmanaged device, SNMP managed device to Gigabit Ethernet switches.

The Fluke 5320A Multifunction Electrical Tester Calibrator is designed to simplify calibration processes and improve efficiency by incorporating in a single, easy-to-use instrument the functionality required to calibrate and verify a wide range of electrical test tools.

Alpha developed a method to integrate torque and force sensors directly into the housings of its motion control solutions - from precision gear reducers to TPM integrated gear and motor products. The sensor technology allows for the most accurate measurement of torque, axial loading, and radial loading.

Online Development Inc. will be displaying several new features of their xCoupler Enterprise Transaction Module in booth 849 at Automation Fair sponsored by Rockwell Automation in Baltimore, October 25 - 26, 2006.

Bosch Rexroth Corporation has released a new brochure called Rexroth IndraMotion for Packaging – Automation Solutions for Food Processing and Packaging Machines. The new literature describes the company’s family of open, complete and scalable hardware and software solutions for integrated motion control in the packaging industry.

Sony Electronics and National Instruments today announced that the Sony XCI-SX1 Smart Camera under the Microsoft Windows XPe operating system is compatible with National Instruments NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection (AI) software.

Pepperl+Fuchs introduces a simplex, galvanically isolated Foundation Fieldbus Power Supply - KLD2-FBPS-1.25.360 - that provides 25 V and 360 mA of supply current with minimal heat dissipation, while supporting redundant 24 V power.

The Switch Ring is extremely rugged and IP67 waterproof, has a solid re-inforced casing, an operating temperature range of –40°C to 75°C and redundant power supply with efficient protection against surges and spikes.

A new, custom contoured pad attachment for their VT-Series vacuum tube lifter that lets one person handle odd-shaped loads such as mufflers and tailpipes is being introduced by Anver Corp. of Hudson, Massachusetts.

Barry-Wehmiller Company is entering its 120th year as an industry leader in the manufacture of bottle washers and pasteurizers for the beer, beverage, dairy and juice industries worldwide.

Aerotech’s ABRS series rotary air-bearing stages provide superior angular positioning, velocity stability, and error motion performance in an exceptionally low-profile package. The ABRS is designed to meet the exacting requirements of wafer inspection, high precision metrology, x-ray diffraction systems, optical inspection and fabrication, and MEMS/nanotechnology device fabrication.

Phoenix Contact announces a major expansion to its standard function (SF) unmanaged switch line. New SFN (narrow) switches use third-generation switch technology to lower installed costs between 20 and 70 percent compared with current market offerings.

Custom manufactured rotary encoder collars with targets on the face or O.D. for adding speed sensing capability to rotating shafts up to 10” dia. are available from Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, Massachusetts.

Command Tooling Systems has announced the addition of more than 1200 metric toolholders with quick delivery on standard and custom orders.

The new SC-Master2 catalog from Rexroth contains over 600 pages of technical and ordering details regarding industrial pneumatic directional control valves plus electro-pneumatic pressure control valves.

The brochure titled, “Automation Connectivity Products” includes cordsets and extension cords, M8 and M12 connectors, distribution boxes, industrial automation sensors, and solenoid valve connectors and cables.

Extreme temperature Micro Motion meters offer high reliability and performance for tough applications. With an extreme process temperature rating of up to 800F (427C), the Micro Motion Coriolis meters are now the highest rated temperature Coriolis meters available.

MR175 series Handheld Pendant Station offers a superb ergonomic form factor, a full complement of controls, and choice of serial or hardwired interface. Magnetic pads allow convenient storage directly on the equipment panel.

The new Allen-Bradley GuardPLC handheld terminal helps maintenance workers program and configure Allen Bradley GuardPLC safety controllers and I/O modules without the hassle of bringing a personal computer to the plant floor.

Mechanical and plant engineers are increasingly challenged to offer more flexible and more productive machines despite high price pressures. To facilitate mechatronic solutions, technology functions focusing on motion control are being implemented to a great extent in automation systems, drive systems as well as in PCs.

The combination of the Intel Pentium D processor, the Intel 865G chipset and the Intel ICH5 I/O controller hub on the IMB200 delivers high performance and effective computing power for the most demanding needs of today.

ADAM-6521ST industrial switch HAS four 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports and one multi-mode ST type fiber optic port. The fiber optic port eliminates noise interference and allows transmission distances of up to 2 km.

OST-Inviso is a comprehensive range of cameras, lenses, laser and illumination systems, combined with the OST- QuickLocator software suite, for Inspection, Metrology and Robot Guidance.

IMC rectangular inductive proximity sensors feature extended sensing ranges for rugged industrial automation applications. The sensor can be placed farther away from the target which provides protection against mechanical damage in applications such as conveying.

The IDENT Control real-time RFID product identification and data collection now supports DeviceNet and Ethernet/IP bus systems. This functionality facilitates seamless connection to any DeviceNet scanner, or ControlLogix or CompactLogix system using Ethernet/IP.

Wall plate adapters provide an easy transition from solid conduit to M12 eurofast® and 7/8-16UN minifast® cables. This wall plate adapter provides a high degree of protection, and allows conduit to be transitioned to other environments without having to use cable glands.

PLANTMASTER Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for discrete plastics manufacturing features wireless technology for data collection, together with support for the latest machine communication protocols such as Euromap 63 and OPC.

McObject has released eXtremeDB-64, the 64-bit version of its eXtremeDB 3.0 in-memory embedded database for real-time enterprise and embedded systems.

The technology of Bypass LAN with Watchdog Timer is now embedded in Acrosser’s newly released networking products, AR-M9936 and AR-M9942. On the strength of the technology, the Acrosser Networking Product Line can be more powerful and complete, and even more suitable to a variety of networking customer applications.

The TG200 TRUNKGUARD Series Fieldbus Device Couplers use a unique “fold-back” technique to disconnect a shorted instrument from the fieldbus segment, thus preventing complete segment failure.

A new high-performance, low-cost power monitoring device accurately profiles a plant’s energy consumption and utilization data while providing manufacturers with the information needed to better control and optimize energy costs.

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.