Industry Products

The newest high-tech paint system from Dürr Paint Systems uses the new Allen-Bradley GuardLogix integrated safety controller from Rockwell Automation to enhance operator safety, speed system installation and reduce engineering costs. Featuring an improved, modular design, the new EcoRP E32 robotic paint system is capable of producing high-quality painting with maximum flexibility for a wide range of automotive applications.

AMETEK Solidstate Controls has introduced a new Device Relationship Management (DRM) approach that provides users of its Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems with the ability to monitor their UPS and battery systems using a single device, either through their UPS system's communications interface or as a stand-alone unit.

Process Management announces the release of a new diagnostic tool which detects and alerts users when the flow sensor on Brooks Instrument mass flow controllers (MFCs) experience zero-drift of more than user specified limits. The Zero Drift Diagnostic is an advanced tool now available for the Brooks Model 7950S MFC. This unique feature monitors the flow signal during no-flow conditions, and then utilizes the Model 7950S alarms to notify the user when an out-of-limits condition has been detected.

The card can be used as managing node (MN) and as controlled node (CN) to enable the implementation of realtime-compatible PC-based PLC applications. In addition, the card serves as a platform for PC-based analysis and test systems and can be used with the IXXAT EPL configuration program.

LioN compact I/O modules for DeviceNet and Profibus-DP applications have two housing styles, the LioN-S and the LioN-M. LioN-S has an ultra compact housing with Pico (M8) I/O and Micro (M12) power and bus connectors and are available in 8-channel versions. LioN-M has a compact housing with Micro (M12) and Mini (7/8”) power connectors.

The PH1013 1000-watt compact power supply with 24V / 40A and an enhanced, µC-controlled power boost supplies 80A for two seconds, either during the start-up phase or in full operation.

The DAP 5000a/526 includes 16 analog inputs, 2 analog outputs, 16 digital inputs, and 16 digital outputs. External rack-mounted hardware can extend these channel counts to 512, 66, 128, and 1024 respectively.

The fully-illustrated guide highlights sensing solutions for digital printing, sheet fed printing, web printing and bindery. Featured technologies include photoelectric sensors, inductive sensors, capacitive sensors, AS-Interface networking components, barcode imagers, encoders and cordsets.

The Model LT8 Layer Pad and Top Frame Separator System is a truly unique product design that provides automated sorting at speeds of 10 layer pads per minute.

Pressure Systems now offers an easy-to-use, Windows Mobile-based derivative of its sophisticated K-ware applications software to operate its waterMONITOR submersible, datalogging level transducers with a handheld Pocket PC.

The latest AMD Geode™ LX [email protected] processor balances higher performance with superb power consumption and delivers excellent performance per watt for 32-bit embedded applications. PCM-9375 has the same mechanical design and layout as its predecessor, offering an ideal upgrade path for older AMD Geode GX1 processor-based systems in machine control, portable medical equipment and gaming applications.

This new industrial connection box inherits the main features of C-Box product line. It has an external 25-pin connector to connect to the scanner and a wide terminal strip for easy and fast cabling operations. It also has an internal 9-pin connector to access the auxiliary port of the scanner. Furthermore, the C-Box 150 is provided with an internal power switch and power LED.

Hardy Instruments ANY-WEIGH FM Approved analog line of bench scales provides value and flexibility in size and capacity for use in a wide range of both laboratory and industrial hazardous weighing applications. The scales have built-in 4-20mA analog communications capabilities and come pre-calibrated from the factory, making them essentially plug-and-play.

iTAC Software AG, manufacturer of MES standard software, is bringing the latest version of its software solution, iTAC.MES.Suite release 5.00, to the market in June 2006. At its core, the new version is characterized by a Java-based, platform independent middleware as well as Part Average Analysis (PAA standard) and an integrated alert-management system with optional early warning system.

The product has been equipped with support for Modbus ASCII (Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP are already supported). It is also possible to access the web server with modems (GSM/GPRS, telephone modems). This way it is possible to monitor and control automation products over the web pages using modem lines.

With the latest line extension from Allen-Bradley push buttons, OEMs and end users can save money and time. The Bulletin 800FD 22.5 mm Monolithic Push Button devices include pilot light and E-stop devices. To save time, the new devices come fully assembled and can be quickly installed - or removed - by a single worker.

A GPRS-based Arctic IEC-104 Gateway adds efficiency to fault restoration and maintenance at utilities. The product is jointly specified with Viola Systems, a leader in industrial-grade wireless M2M (Machine-to-Machine) connectivity solutions.

The panel's innovative DVI/USB extension allows devices to be installed at a distance of up to 50 m as standard – improving upon conventional DVI/USB connections by a factor of 10. The maximum distance for conventional DVI/USB connections is far shorter at only 5 m. Previous DVI/USB extension technology allowed distances up to 30 m, but at a significantly higher cost by requiring expensive extension components.

Bosch Rexroth has extended its range of motion control systems to semiconductor and medical applications with the NYCe 4000—a rugged, high-end, compact, multi-axis industrial motion control system with integrated drive technology. The motion system is the subject of a new brochure released by the Electric Drives and Controls technology group of the Bosch Rexroth Corporation.

EpicA series dual- and quad-display graphics cards for thin clients and other mission-critical systems have new, innovative, server-based software from Matrox to manage multi-display configurations in remote sessions.

The ioLogik E2000 series Ethernet I/O server is designed for highly distributed data acquisition and control applications. Each Ethernet I/O server is equipped with mixed I/O that can cope with different kinds of applications. Most of the I/O channels are multi-functional. For instance, the digital input channel can be a DI or counter. The analog input channel can also be configured by software for different voltage or current ranges.

AR-ES0631, a low power, fanless embedded system for industrial applications, features an AMD Geode LX800 (GX3) embedded processor, as well as LAN 1, USB2.0 4, COM 4, and Audio I/O, all packaged in a rugged, dust proof, light weight, and compact aluminum chassis without using any fan to provide the excellent durability and stability.

Motion Checker MCH-5 provides handy, simple and easy stepping motor control with variable program and memory functions. The original Motion Checker is a driver integrated with a programmable controller in a simple and small package for motion control of stepping motors. In this version, new effective functions are added for control of two-phase stepping motors.

The USB-4761 has 8 relay outputs and 8 isolated inputs, offers the low cost, high speed, and ease of connection of a USB 2.0 device, and starts at $275.

The digital pulse input module accepts pulse/frequency signals, while the output module accurately reproduces pulse counts or frequency outputs. The input module has a back-up power supply connection, which ensures that even if power is lost, the pulses will continue to be recorded.

PakMore continuous motion case packer provides faster and smoother packaging of bottles in a variety of industries, including soft drink, beer, wine, food, and household products.

The 5800 Series Micro Logic Timer (MLT) from Canfield Connector makes any logic valve multifunctional. This solid state electronic timing unit is incorporated inside the standard MINI and DIN 43650 Form “A”/ ISO 4400, EN 175301-803:2000 electrical connectors. The MLT has a high range of adjustability, comes in a small, easily mounted enclosure and incorporates an interchangeable AC/DC power supply.

Emerson Process Management's new family of smart Daniel® Series 3800 liquid ultrasonic meters is the first in the industry to use digital intelligence to deliver diagnostics that help users detect and troubleshoot maintenance problems. Beginning with the Daniel Model 3804 liquid ultrasonic meter, the new smart family is designed for use in custody transfer, allocation measurement, and check metering applications in areas such as offshore platforms, crude and refined product pipelines, and marketing terminals.

ControlWave Express is a versatile, compact, low profile remote terminal unit (RTU) with exceptionally low power consumption for remote installations. Users can use the Express RTU hardware as a component of networked systems for remote applications, or have the option of selecting the RTU as part of the Bristol ExpressPAC, a complete package system for SCADA applications.

VarTech Systems' high-resolution large screen displays coupled with its new optical touch screen technology called VOI will turn any kiosk or sales meeting into a dazzling interactive presentation. VOI is the most efficient and feature laden touch screen technology on the market. It is now available for VarTech's 32", 42" and 47" size LCD displays in their renowned DiamondVue display series.

The new ASIUK5RETURN can be mounted almost directly up against the side of the panel or equipment wall thereby allowing for better utilization of space for other components in the system. Another option is to mount the ASIUK5RETURN in a double row configuration with the backs of the terminal blocks against each other which gives the customer the ability to have a considerable amount of wiring in a small amount of space. With this non-traditional design, the customer can now consider these and many other ways of laying a wiring panel that will best suit the application and make maximum use of the space allotted for wiring and other components.

Acqiris, a leading manufacturer of data conversion technology, has released a product guide that provides quick and easy reference to the company's comprehensive line of data conversion products, which include CompactPCI, PCI, PXI, VXI, VME and OEM digitizers, time-to-digital converters and waveform analyzers with up to 8 GS/s performance.

Adding a wealth of new features and functions in response to customer requests in the manufacturing, infrastructure and building industries, Autodesk Design Review 2007 software enhances collaboration between extended product development teams.

Version 10.0 of the Warehouse Management System (WMS) RFP product has Vendor Score Card, a software vendor evaluation that calculates and shows side-by-side comparisons and weighted scoring by question. Two scored summaries are also provided to show summarized weighted totals. Management summary with visual charts are included.

Petro-SIM Express can be used for improving unit throughput, monitoring, debottlenecking, capital expenditure evaluation, and process design for refining and petrochemical facilities.

Stepper motors are still very popular among machine builders for various reasons including: high degree of torque, operation without feedback, and holding the last position when power is disconnected, just to name a few of the special features of the stepper motor. The X67 stepper motor module is available in two variants based on the customer's requirements.

The 5100 i.s. portable oxygen analyzer provides a replacement for the popular 570A hazardous area analyzer, while the infrared version is the first intrinsically safe infrared analyzer, providing a single % level measurement for CO2, CO or CH4.

The new transmitter is suitable for use with sample temperatures up to 135°C, offering real savings in installation, operating and maintenance costs for the sampling system by eliminating the need to condense the hot sample prior to analysis.

Stafford Custom Shaft Collars can be engineered and manufactured to meet a wide range of mounting, positioning, and mechanical actuation requirements. Featuring smooth, hex, square, metric, radiused, keyed, and threaded bores, they are available in one and two piece, hinged, or set-screw styles and can be machined with drilled and tapped face holes, O.D. treatments such as flats, grooves, or knurls, and can supplied with special fasteners.

The new Cooper Bussmann drive fuse is designed specifically for the protection of power electronic controllers such as Drives and Temperature control equipment and devices such as SCRs, Diodes and Solid State Relays. It's a high-speed fuse and a UL Class J fuse in one package, and so meets NEC® branch circuit requirements with the response of a high-speed fuse, critical for protecting power electronics equipment.

Three techniques - overlapped VLANs, rate limiting and port security - can help safeguard your control network from issues presented by the office network or office equipment such as Windows PCs.

PANDUIT introduces a new cable tie installation tool. The pneumatic operation and ergonomic design of the PTH cable tie installation tool improve productivity by reducing operator fatigue and repetitive motion injuries. The PTH provides fast, consistent installation of standard (50 lb) through heavy (175 lb) cross-section cable ties in less than one second.

The FL-Com Server RS-485 interface offers easy integration of virtually any RS-485 device onto industrial 10/100BASE-T(X) networks, therefore allowing access to any device with a serial port. The rugged FL-Com Server provides users with industrial features such as: wide-range DC power supply, DIN-rail mounting, three-way isolation, surge protection and redundant power supply capabilities.

Customers who order industrial components from Rockwell Automation now have a simplified process with the launch of the new Allen-Bradley Essential Components Catalog and toll-free number. The catalog contains the most frequently ordered components, such as terminal blocks, I/O systems and operator interface devices.

This line of industrial timers and relays comprise a long list of multi-function timers, interval ON, interval ON/OFF, ON-delay, OFF-delay with auxiliary voltage, ON-delay and OFF-delay, star-delta relays, signal watchdog and flasher relays. All are DIN rail mountable in a 22.5 mm package and can handle both AC and DC voltages from 24 to 240 volts.

Honeywell, at its annual Users Group Symposium today, unveiled a customer-driven industrial wireless roadmap that will help end-users fine-tune plant operations and improve plant employee productivity. The industrial automation and wireless expert outlined its newest initiatives including secure network technology that extends applications to improve compliance, safety and security, reliability and optimization.

The six-channel MC600 provides continuous gas monitoring when equipped with General Monitors’ gas sensors/transmitters to protect people, equipment and facilities.

Matrox Graphics Inc. announces expanded monitor and graphics hardware support for its popular Graphics eXpansion Modules (GXMs). These easy-to-install, palm-sized, external upgrades add multi-display support to a system by dividing the monitor output of a computer into separate displays.

Using graphical flow charts, this unique software does away with complicated code generation. Users simply link command-specific graphics to design or modify a process.

“Back in 2004, WAGO was the first company to offer a fieldbus coupler, the 750-341, that had passed the EtherNet/IP conformance test,” said Dean Norton, Marketing Manager for WAGO Corporation. “Our recent success continues to show our commitment to supporting EtherNet/IP, as well as other Ethernet based industrial protocols.”

The RemotePowerMonitoring™ service automatically monitors customers' MGE 3-phase Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems around the clock, assuring 7X24X365 on-line availability. Any power disturbance or irregularity is instantly recognized and reported immediately to MGE's Customer Care Center.

Integrity asset management software suite with the new LoopSheets application enables users to automatically generate control loop diagrams that integrate information from the wiring panel to the control system and beyond.

Integrity version 1.4 documents, analyzes and manages automation asset information and real-time data flow across any process manufacturing facility. It works with PLCs and DCSes from Honeywell, Invensys, Emerson, Rockwell Automation and many other vendors.

Invensys is now offering a free 16-page brochure that describes the new InFusion enterprise control system (ECS), the world’s first industrial system that provides a true enterprise view. The InFusion ECS combines industry-leading capabilities from across Invensys with advanced enterprise information and integration technologies from both Microsoft and SAP to dramatically reduce integration costs.

In addition, the S3000 Professional CMS Safety Laser Scanner (Contour Measurement & Safety) is concurrently being launched to meet the navigation requirements of complex mobile vehicle applications. The company's family of safety laser scanners now includes more than 15 models – the most in the industry, providing added flexibility and value to its customers.

AquaSensors and Beckhoff present a complete water analysis and control system at the Annual ACE06 conference that sets a new standard in water plant control using the latest digital technology to increase capabilities, improve reliability, and lower cost.

Traditionally, integration between the engineering technical services at a plant and operations or maintenance has been ad-hoc at best, even nonexistent in many cases. Applications like SmartPlant Instrumentation have solidified that integration in the instrumentation domain, resulting in reduced costs in engineering as well as operations and maintenance through better information access and management.

Pacific Control Systems (PCS), the global automation leader, has launched its Machine-to-Machine (M2M) GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA 24x7 Remote Monitoring Service (RMS) solutions for airports at the Airport Build & Supply 2006 exhibition held between 5-7 June at the Dubai Airport Expo.

The Veriflo division of Parker Hannifin has launched a miniature point-of-use pressure regulator that is ideal for valve manifold box or panel applications - to distribute high purity gases to tools or locations in semiconductor fabs and high-technology manufacturing sites and laboratories.

Emerson Process Management released version 8.4 of DeltaV system software that includes enhancements to help users prevent abnormal situations. DeltaV digital automation systems are a core component of Emerson's open, standards-based PlantWeb digital plant architecture.

Macro Sensors, a sensor company specializing in the manufacture of LVDT-based linear sensors and gaging probes, introduces a new line of 24V single-ended DC-LVDT position sensors that provide a 0-10V output to operate in conjunction with PLCs, digital indicators, A/D converters, computer-based data processors, and QC data collection systems.

McCrometer announced today the immediate availability of the proven Marsh Multi-Mag Flow Meter. It is an advanced measurement solution that provides unprecedented accuracy in the most difficult flow conditions: low flows, wide flow ranges, flows containing sand and grit, vertical pipes and locations near bends and elbows.

SpaceAge Control is now shipping the Series M general-capability position transducer that gives long displacement range, multiple mounting options, and size efficiency for OEM and high-volume applications. Available in volume and individual prices with same-day shipping, the Series M product line was developed using SpaceAge Control's extensive experience in delivering performance- and safety-critical position transducers for the aircraft, space, and automotive markets.

AXIOMTEK has announced the eBOX748-FL, a rugged embedded system with fanless system reliability, low-power consumption, and an onboard high performance Intel Pentium M 1.4 GHz processor or an onboard low power Intel Celeron 600MHz processor. The eBOX748-FL can also function in critical environments with an internal hard disk in almost any industrial application, including POS, Kiosk, ATM, DSA, building automation, project screens for department stores, supermarkets, tour bus displays, and more.

Aerotech’s AMG LP (Low Profile) position and rate gimbal mounts provide ultra-precise angular position, rate, and acceleration for development and production testing of a wide range of systems. The AMG LP series is ideal for directing optics, lasers, antennas, and sensors at high speed to precise pointing angles. Typical applications include missile seeker test and calibration, electro-optical sensor and FLIR testing, optical testing of sensors in a vacuum, and angular testing of inertial sensors such as gyros, MEMS, and accelerometers.

Korenix JetNet 2005/2005f series is an Industrial 5-port 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet switch (JetNet 2005) or 4-port 10/100 Base-TX plus a single port 100Base-FX Fiber Ethernet switch(JetNet 2005f). It adopts slim industrial design, small dimension (112mm x 30mm x 90mm HWD) and little weight, to save rail space of compact system requirement.

Microstar Laboratories, Inc., maker of Data Acquisition Processor (DAP) boards and systems now has included interactive filter design in its DAPstudio measurement software. That means you can build and run applications based on the Signal Conditioning System (SCS) series with no other data acquisition software required.

The Inline Ethernet/IP Bus Coupler (FL IL 24BK-ETH/IP) provides complete 10/100 TX Ethernet/IP connectivity to Inline stations of up to 63 I/O modules. The Ethernet/IP BK provides easily accessible diagnostics for fast startups and intuitive ongoing maintenance. A two-digit diagnostic display and full complement of LEDs supply module and network status, including unique local indication loss of network communication, allowing basic installation and maintenance when access to laptops or web pages is not possible.

Thermo Electron Corporation announces the addition of zinc alloy applications to its second-generation Charge Coupled Device (CCD)-based spectrometer, the ARL QUANTRIS. Thermo's state-of-the-art optical emission spectrometer achieves highly accurate and reproducible analyses of all major elements in the zinc matrix in 35 seconds, thus minimizing production costs.

is proud to launch the MPC150-810, an ultra slim medical panel computer, which is equipped with a 15-inch high brightness (350nits) LCD and a superior low voltage Intel® Pentium M 1.4G or ultra low voltage Intel® Celeron M 800MHz processor.

This board comes with a Socket 479 low power Intel Pentium M and Intel Celeron M processors and integrated the most updated Intel 3100 chipset and built-in a PCI-express interfaces. It makes the platform offered a more reliable and stable processing over previous platforms.

Clarity's worldwide engineering capability results in new, larger LCD and DLP display systems that offer more options for customers, resellers and systems integration partners

Electro Standards Laboratories (ESL), Cranston, RI, announces its new Model 7232 RJ45 A/B Relay Switch with Remote Serial Control. This switch affords local and remote access functionality. Manual control is accomplished by simply pressing the front panel pushbutton to change the switch position.

The eAutomation Group of Advantech introduces the PCI-1612AU, a 4-port RS-232/422/485 universal PCI communication card compatible with the PCI 2.2 bus specification and offer transmission speeds of up to 921.6 kbps. The PCI-1612AU comes with high-performance 16PCI954 UARTS with a 128-byte FIFO to reduce CPU load. These components make the platform more stable and reliable thus, making the PCI-1612AU suitable for multitasking environments.

The Series QR1 fittings feature a user-friendly oval release ring and NPT or metric ISO-G threads. With the QR1 series, Rexroth provides a comprehensive inch and metric (ISO-G) program for its pneumatic components. In addition to the Mini and Standard programs, the complete fitting program also includes various function fittings.