Industry Products

With the new RF 300 identification system, Siemens is expanding its product range of inductive identification systems for industrial applications. Thanks to its compact dimensions, RF300 is the ideal choice where installation conditions are restricted, especially for assembly lines, material handling systems and work piece carrier systems.

Moxa's New Industrial Device Servers – Nport IA Series Support both Copper and Fiber. Moxa is pleased to introduce the New NPort IA series of industrial device servers that connect serial devices to 100 Mbps copper or fiber Ethernet networks. NPort IA device servers are equipped with dual Fast Ethernet ports (RJ45, 10/100BaseTX), allowing the device servers to be cascaded for easier deployment.

Accelerate Your Network to Gigabit with MOXA EDS-726 Series 26-Port Modular Redundant Switch. Increasing Ethernet speed is an important issue for industrial automation applications. In order to satisfy the demand for versatility and expansiveness, Moxa provides a new Gigabit Ethernet Switch that is designed to help you supervise your Ethernet network.

Wire-free, Worry-free— Moxa’s Wireless Device Servers Provide a Feature-rich Solution for Connecting Serial Devices to 802.11b/g Networks. Moxa’s family of wireless serial device servers consists of three products—the 4-port NPort W2004, 2-port W2250, and 1-port W2150. All three products support RS-232/422/485 for a 3-in-1 serial interface, allowing users to connect most types of serial devices to a WiFi 802.11g/b wireless LAN.

The AutomationDirect SureServo family of brushless servo systems is fully digital and offers a rich set of features to cover a broad range of applications. There are eight standard servo motors that can be operated in combination with one of three standard servo drives.

ifm’s RFID system includes a compact read/write module and miniature ID tag that provide reliable data transmission throughout industrial production.

NI LabVIEW is a graphical development environment that delivers unparalleled flexibility and ease of use in demanding industrial measurement, automation, and control applications.

Endress+Hauser's new multi-channel process display and paperless recorder (in one single unit) giving you leading edge performance and reliability at an affordable price. Ecograph T RSG30 is identified by its innovative features, simplicity in use and space-saving design that enables it to deliver unparalleled price to performance ratio when compared to existing paper recorders, data loggers and process indicators or displays.

The T1E series rugged wiring duct is made of rigid PVC and carries a UL 94V-0 flammability rating for your wire containment needs. Use this wireway to organize and protect wires and cables in your industrial environments.

ifm efector’s compact O5 Series photoelectric sensor measures only 70mm x 18mm x 47mm and offers extremely long sensing ranges. The product line includes a background suppression unit with a sensing range of 1.8 meters, a polarized retro-reflective model with a sensing range of 7 meters, and a thru-beam pair that reaches up to 20 meters. O5 photoelectrics are 3-wire sensors that are directly compatible with bus systems and I/O blocks.

More and more, today’s manufacturers are challenged with complying with the increasing regulation of their processes. The importance of ensuring that only authorized persons are able to modify the process, and that every modification be reliably recorded in a way that protects it against manipulation, cannot be understated.

The Enhanced 50 Series of high performance photoelectric sensors offers outstanding features, flexibility and durability at an incredible price. Choose from a wide selection of Thru-beam, Polarized Reflex, Diffuse and even Clear Object models all designed in a rugged, industry standard, rectangular package. A variety of cables and accessories are also available.

The award-winning efector PMD laser sensor from ifm efector provides non-contact distance measurement with a 10-meter sensing range. Contained in a compact, robust metal housing that measures only 42mm x 42mm, the sensor is designed for industrial applications and mounts easily in applications with limited space.

Siemens offers a security solution optimized for industrial automation, which addresses the specific requirements of this environment. Siemens Scalance Security Module controls data traffic between internal and external networks, protecting automation cells from unauthorized access and unnecessary communication load.

By combining the universal benefits of the original CAGE CLAMP®, with the advantages of a Push-Wire connection, WAGO has made a "Quantum Leap" in wiring technology: TOPJOB®S DIN rail mounted terminal blocks with new CAGE CLAMP®S technology.

WAGO Corporation offers a complete line of IP 67/68 rated sensor/actuator junction boxes to the WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM family of products. The 757 Series is available in 4,6, or 8 ports with either 4 or 5 poles per port (5 pole versions allow 2 signal lines per port). The master cable can be configured via a M23 Connector or pre-installed on the junction box (pre-cabled version).

Pluggable connectors for I/O module wiring are an increasing requirement in today's automation and control applications. This feature, allowing for pre-manufactured I/O wiring harnesses, reduces wiring time, costs, and errors, as well as keeps wiring intact when replacing modules.

The new compact, DIN rail mountable, SITOP Smart power supplies from Siemens, take up less panel space and deliver the functionality and reliability that you expect.

ifm efector inc. announces a new line of non-contact, electronic pressure switches that offer high performance and simple setup in a compact 72mm long housing. This non-contact electronic pressure wwitch is an alternative to mechanical pressure switches.

We still have a few copies of Jim Pinto's "Automation Unplugged" ($25.00), so we've bundled it with Jim's new book - "Pinto's Points - How to Win in the Automation Business" ($30.00). Get a $5.00 discount when you buy both of these books in a bundle.

Bristol Babcock and ISONAS Security Systems announced today the addition of an integrated solution for facility access control to the OpenBSI Security Vision with ControlWaveâ hybrid PLC/RTU.

The IPC is a cost-effective industrial compact PC solution for real time control applications. In spite of its small size, the IPC integrates all standard PC functions, including network and fieldbus interfaces, for local and remote control applications.

AutomationDirect has teamed up with Edison Fuse, a subsidiary of Cooper Industries, the worldwide leader in circuit protection, to offer the Edison line of fuses, including fuse holder and fuse block products.

ifm efector introduces the AS-i Smartlink Profibus DP Gateway with a reduced housing depth of 57mm. With its redesigned compact housing, the AS-i gateway utilizes smaller enclosures, thus saving space and reducing cost.

With the SIMATIC® RF 600 RFID system, Siemens is offering a comprehensive solution for integration of RFID in supply chain processes. This includes low-cost or particularly rugged data media, read/write devices and antenna for stationary or mobile use, as well as powerful software for interfacing to existing data processing systems.

DataNet OPC is innovative communications software that uses OPC technology to display real-time data from industrial devices on a live Web page. The data is then available for viewing and printing reports from any computer, anywhere the Internet or company intranet is accessible.

As the most widely sold PLC worldwide, Siemens SIMATIC S7-300 has successful reference applications in virtually every industry. As part of Siemens constant effort to provide enhanced value to its customers, they have introduced two new CPUs to the S7-300 family addressing the increased user demand for tightly integrated PLC and motion control.

GE Fanuc Automation Americas, Inc., a unit of GE Infrastructure, unveiled a detailed roadmap for the Proficy Automation and Production software family - which spans from programming and control to HMI / SCADA to historian and MES to a real-time information portal - at the GE Fanuc Discover Series Users Conference, May 23-26, in New Orleans.

The introduction of the SIMATIC Microbox PC 420 industrial PC offers a compact, robust and adaptable PC solution. It reliably handles measuring as well as open-loop and closed-loop control tasks in an industrial environment. The SIMATIC Microbox PC 420 is designed to withstand high temperatures, vibrations and shock, while meeting increased EMC requirements. DIN-rail or panel-mountable with a compact size of 262 x 132 millimeters, it fits neatly in control cabinets and directly on machinery.

Siemens SITOP power family offers a complete line of 24VDC power security products specifically designed for the world industrial market. We offer a wide range of power supplies from 0.5A up to 40A which can be combined with our diagnostic and protective accessories for a complete 24VDC Power Security Solution well equipped to work in over 190 countries throughout the world.

Endress+Hauser aims to give users for the processing industry a flexible display/monitor with a uniform set of capabilities, so it has introduced a new unit that will give customers more standard options when changes are needed in the installed applications.

AR-M9939 has two different CPU models; one is a 400MHz basic model, and the other is a 733MHz performance model.

Siemens has released a new distributed I/O system for cabinet-free, IP65/67 installations. The SIMATIC ET 200pro is from the ET 200 product family and continues to build on the Siemens “modular” I/O assembly concept. The ET 200pro has bus interface modules that allow the user to connect to PROFIBUS, PROFINET, PROFISAFE and DeviceNet (end of 2005).

ifm efector’s line of miniature magnetic cylinder sensors incorporate Giant Magnetoresistive technology (GMR) to provide extremely high sensitivity to magnetic fields in pneumatic cylinder applications. With the integration of GMR technology, ifm’s magnetic sensors offer high accuracy, excellent repeatability, fast response times, and immunity from long-term effects of magnetic fields.

Non-Fused Switch Disconnects from AutomationDirect at great prices! The SD series of modular switch disconnects is used for breaking and disconnecting on equipment loads of up to 600 VAC, at a nominal current ranging from 16 to 125 Amps.

Moxa’s New AirWorks AWK-1100 Gives Industrial Networking Applications an Easy Jump to Wireless. NEW AWK-1100, an Industrial IEEE 802.11g wireless product that can be used as an AP, bridge, or AP client. The AWK-1100 is designed to be used with Ethernet switches and other Ethernet-ready devices to provide ready access to a wireless LAN.

DataNet OPC Professional is a Web-based data presentation and logging application that makes industrial information conveniently accessible to those who need it to make executive decisions.

ifm efector offers a new line of non-contact intrinsically safe position sensors and switching amplifiers for hazardous area applications. These intrinsically safe devices can be installed in hazardous area environments that contain atmospheres with ignitable gas-air mixtures, dusts and fibers without causing fires or explosions.

In industrial applications, there are many instances where wires get in the way or are just not practical at all. Whether you work with Automated Guided Vehicles, remote monitoring and control systems, or mobile communications, we all face an increasing number of applications every day requiring a unique and flexible architecture. Fortunately, Industrial Wireless LAN and Siemens SCALANCE W products provide solutions today.

ifm efector’s ultrasonic flow meter is designed to simultaneously monitor flow rate and detect fluid temperature of water in a variety of process control applications.

The SIMATIC® S7-400 controller provides the highest performance in the SIMATIC S7 family, offering Totally Integrated Automation® for production and process engineering. You can implement fast and complex applications using the S7-400's enhanced processing and communication capabilities. Flexible architectures can be implemented from traditional control to central coordination of distributed slave controllers in a plant-wide architecture.

AutomationDirect quality AC variable speed motors fit the bill for a variety of induction motor applications requiring a blower motor, "squirrel cage" motor, fractional motor, pump motor or other heavy-duty industrial applications.

ifm efector’s new inspection sensor, efector dualis, monitors a variety of error-proofing applications to provide 100% inspection testing throughout the assembly automation process. Through contour evaluation, the sensor monitors applications such as missing part, good part/bad part, correct orientation, and right part/wrong part to detect component defects.

Siemens Energy & Automation has introduced a “game changing” concept for operator interface text panels. Designed to offer OEMs a new level of flexibility, Siemens’ new TD 200C operator interface text display’s firmware was developed in the United States to work hand-in-hand with the company’s popular SIMATIC S7-200 PLC.

ifm efector’s vibration monitor, efector Octavis, detects rolling element bearing failures and shaft unbalance conditions on critical plant equipment such as pumps, motors, compressors, fans and spindles. Octavis is permanently mounted on plant equipment to continuously monitor a machine’s operating condition through vibration analysis. Octavis has the processing capability to analyze a vibration signature and to predict failures in advance by sending an alarm output signal to a PLC or relay.

The SIMATIC® VS 130 processes data matrix codes in accordance with the ECC200 standard for 2D data matrix codes. It automatically finds the code even under difficult reading conditions such as distortions, rotation or surface inconsistencies. The vision sensor is designed to read codes applied with different coding methods, such laser, printed, punched, drilled or nailed codes.

GENESIS32 V8 is the first HMI software solution to fully support OPC XML-DA 1.0, and is also OPC DA 3.0 compliant.

DataWorX32 is OPC Data Access 1.0 – 3.0 compliant, and acts as a stand-alone product with any HMI/SCADA, MES, or Visual Basic® application.

ifm efector introduces its new fiber optic controller designed for multiple sensing point applications. The controller reduces excessive wiring for multiple fibers with a single homerun cable. The LCD operator interface is used to program fibers with the controller’s pushbutton programming and user menu.

Dozens of new non-metallic (fiberglass) enclosure models have been added to AutomationDirect's line of NEMA enclosures. Premier Series enclosures are available in opaque, hinged cover models with pull latches or screw covers, as well as clear hinged models with screw covers or link lock latches. Prices start at $32.00 . New junction box enclosure models are also available. Slim Line Series junction boxes carry a NEMA 4X rating and are priced starting at $16.00.

Endress+Hauser announces the new Thermophant T (temperature switch) and Ceraphant T (pressure switch) "twin" electronic switches that are intended for applications in factory automation, machine tools, energy, as well as the traditional process industries of chemical, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and water treatment.

Endress+Hauser announces the new Ceraphant T (pressure switch) and Thermophant T (temperature switch) "twin" electronic switches that are intended for applications in factory automation, machine tools, energy, as well as the traditional process industries of chemical, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and water treatment.

Based upon experience gained as the largest HMI vendor in the world, Siemens offers a comprehensive HMI software solution to address your complete operating, monitoring, and business integration needs - SIMATIC WinCC

Now that Ethernet is being employed on a wider basis in factory automation, it is imperative that Ethernet deliver these same characteristics. Siemens has listened to the market and has responded by introducing its latest generation of Industrial Ethernet infrastructure products - SCALANCE™.

AutomationDirect has launched the SureStep™ family of products, an open-loop stepping system that provides simple and accurate control of position and speed and offers a solution for applications requiring lower power. The SureStep stepping system provides a low-cost, reliable, high quality solution to answer your positioning control needs.

AutomationDirect now offers a variety of wire management products including rigid and flexible wiring ducts and associated accessories.

Siemens delivers its first I/O products for PROFINET - part of the SIMATIC ET 200S modular I/O family. All of the products of this family will now be available to the user over Ethernet, including motor starters, drives, and pneumatics, in additional to the wide range of analog and digital I/O