ABB: ChloroStar Family of Analyzers for Smart and Efficient Chlorine Measurement

ABB: ChloroStar Family of Analyzers for Smart and Efficient Chlorine Measurement

ABB has recently launched ChloroStar, a family of sensors, transmitters and accessories for accurate and reliable chlorine measurement and analysis that enable users in the water, wastewater and other industries to control chlorine more efficiently, enhancing treatment and increasing process uptime. With the removal of potentially harmful pathogens being critical for both potable and wastewater quality, strict regulations govern chlorination treatment in utility and industrial applications. To date, chlorine measurement and analysis has been challenging, with many sensor technologies requiring time-consuming maintenance to resolve issues such as fouling and drift that have affected sensor performance.

Industrial Shields Controllino MAXI Programmable Logic Controllers

Mouser: Industrial Shields Controllino MAXI Programmable Logic Controllers

Industrial Shields Controllino MAXI Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) offer a compact design and substantial I/O capacity (12 inputs and 12 outputs) for an ideal balance of form and function. Industrial Shields CONTROLLINO MAXI PLCs provide versatile adaptability ideal for various automation and control applications. The devices feature a 12V or 24V supply voltage, a 0°C to +55°C operating temperature range, and SPI, UART (2x), and I2C communication interfaces.

Russelectric, A Siemens Business, Highlights Advanced Microgrid Controls Solution for Enhanced Power Resiliency in Critical Sectors

Russelectric, A Siemens Business, Highlights Advanced Microgrid Controls Solution for Enhanced Power Resiliency in Critical Sectors

Russelectric, A Siemens Business, highlights its Advanced Microgrid Controls Solution, an integrated hardware and software platform designed to optimize facility power management and enhance resiliency in critical sectors. This comprehensive solution may present significant benefits, including energy cost reduction, carbon footprint minimization, and improved business continuity during grid outages.

AutomationDirect: Helukabel SOOW & SJOOW Portable Cord

AutomationDirect: Helukabel SOOW & SJOOW Portable Cord

AutomationDirect has added high quality Helukabel unshielded “extra hard use” 600V SOOW and 300V SJOOW portable cord. Portable cord (also called service cord) is cable with multiple conductors used for electrical power connections that are not intended to be permanent. Applications for these cables often involve portable equipment such as power tools or temporary installations such as worksite lighting. These cables have EPDM thermoset rubber conductor insulation material and a black CPE thermoset rubber jacket that provides excellent resistance to abrasion, hot surface contact, harsh conditions, and extreme temperatures.

Mouser: Amphenol Anytek QT Series Fixed Terminal Blocks

Mouser: Amphenol Anytek QT Series Fixed Terminal Blocks

Amphenol Anytek QT Series Fixed Terminal Blocks utilize advanced PUSH-IN technology, improving wiring efficiency by 70%. These terminal blocks simplify multi-core cable connections and ensure long-term reliability with spring connections. The QT terminal blocks feature next-gen tool-free operation, feedback for secure connections, and a lever position indicator for connection status.

Innovations in Terminal Blocks: Towards More Efficiency and Sustainability
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Innovations in Terminal Blocks: Towards More Efficiency and Sustainability

In this rapidly changing world of industrial automation, the terminal blocks remain some of the unsung heroes. Small but mighty, they make sure that connections are seamless and that all machinery and systems which constitute modern industries are running smoothly. But like everything else in technology, they too have not remained static. Very recently, innovations seek to not only make them more efficient but sustainable and smarter than ever before.

RS Enables Industrial Safety With Omron’s NX Series Safety Controllers

RS Enables Industrial Safety With Omron’s NX Series Safety Controllers

RS stocks Omron Automation’s NX Series safety controllers and accessories for contemporary industrial environments with more than 10 safety devices, long or complex programming sequences, and demanding safety network requirements. Safety controllers interact with other elements of industrial safety systems — like sensors, emergency stops, and light curtains — to detect hazards and trigger automated responses, like slowing or stopping machines, designed to protect employees and equipment. They also interact with non-safety devices, including PLCs to prioritize process safety and HMIs to deliver diagnostic data.

Pilz: Pushbutton Unit PITgatebox with PITreader Card Unit – Control Unit with Access Permission System

Pilz: Pushbutton Unit PITgatebox with PITreader Card Unit – Control Unit with Access Permission System

Using individual RFID cards, staff can authenticate themselves via the PITgatebox with integrated PITreader card unit. This guarantees that only authorised staff have access to the plant and can implement commands such as activate, stop or reset the machine. Access permission is provided via the transponder cards PITreader card, which can be written individually. The company’s existing RFID-capable cards can also be used; the familiar PITreader keys can also continue to be used. Thanks to the slimline design, the robust control unit – like all PITgatebox versions – is quick and easy to fit to conventional profile systems.

Beckhoff Future-Proofs Hybrid Connectors in Industrial Cable Offering

Beckhoff Future-Proofs Hybrid Connectors in Industrial Cable Offering

Beckhoff’s proven hybrid connectors, part of the company’s One Cable Automation (OCA) solution, are receiving a major update to better support distributed automation well into the future. Beyond the design advantages of consistent modularization with a uniform data core, these connectors now comply with the upcoming IEC 61076-2-118 standard, enabling a seamless transition in advance of the rollout.

Stahlin Introduces Two Larger Sizes to SolarShield HMI Cover Line

Stahlin Introduces Two Larger Sizes to SolarShield HMI Cover Line

Stahlin Enclosures is excited to introduce two new size options for its SolarShield HMI Cover lineup, now available in 16″ x 11″ and 20″ x 14″. Designed to provide top-tier protection for Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens, SolarShield HMI Covers are engineered to withstand challenging environments. Available in Opaque and Clear models, these durable, non-metallic covers protect equipment from UV rays, water, dust, and other environmental factors.

KUKA: KR SCARA Applications Boost Efficiency and Precision in a Wide Range of Industries

KUKA: KR SCARA Applications Boost Efficiency and Precision in a Wide Range of Industries

KUKA’s SCARA robots (Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm) are characterized by special features such as their high speed and repeat accuracy. With the KR SCARA in the now available 20-kg payload class and soon to be released 60-kg payload class, KUKA is further expanding its portfolio of four-axis robots. These latest additions offer an impressive combination of performance and precision. Compliance with the EU’s CE certification regulations underscores their high quality and safety standards, making them attractive to a global market.

LOVATO Electric: New DMG Series Power Analyzers with Widescreen LCD Colour Display

LOVATO Electric: New DMG Series Power Analyzers with Widescreen LCD Colour Display

LOVATO Electric presents a new generation of power analyzers with widescreen LCD colour display – the DMG Series. The large widescreen LCD colour display (4.3″) ensures clear, legible reading of mains analysis parameters, all while maintaining the classic drilling template (92x92mm) to ensure perfect compatibility with standard front panel solutions. The measurements are displayed as waveform graphics, polar diagrams and harmonic spectra up to the 63rd order, thus offering everything needed to analyse the condition of the system.

Mouser: Elecrow CrowPanel ESP32 Terminal RGB Display

Mouser: Elecrow CrowPanel ESP32 Terminal RGB Display

Elecrow CrowPanel ESP32 Terminal RGB Display features an integrated ESP32-S3 module that supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5. This display module adopts an Xtensa 32-bit LX7 dual-core processor with a main frequency of up to 240MHz. The CrowPanel ESP32 terminal has a 3.5-inch parallel RGB interface capacitive touch screen with a resolution of 480 x 320 to ensure perfect image output at 60fps. This display module offers four Crowtail interfaces that can be connected with Crowtail sensors, plug and play, and create interesting projects quickly and conveniently.

ITC Electrical Components: New Spelsberg GEOS S Cabinets

ITC Electrical Components: New Spelsberg GEOS S Cabinets

The new GEOS-S series offers all the advantages of the GEOS series such as the flexible modular system, test certificates also for international markets and robust material. Furthermore, they provide additional protection for the electrical and electronic components even in adverse environments, for example in industrial and outdoor installations. The cabinets are designed to be particularly user-friendly.

AutomationDirect: FTG Enclosed Style Power Distribution and Terminal Blocks

AutomationDirect: FTG Enclosed Style Power Distribution and Terminal Blocks

AutomationDirect has added FTG enclosed-style power distribution and terminal blocks to provide a convenient central location to connect several wires and distribute power from a single source to multiple loads. The enclosed power distribution blocks, meanwhile, feature a modular design for easy multi-pole assembly and an IP20 finger-safe protection rating. They are offered with ampere ratings up to 380A, UL voltage ratings up to 1000 VAC/VDC, and a 100kA SCCR with proper fusing. The enclosed terminal blocks feature an IP20 finger-safe construction and are available with ampere ratings up to 840A, voltage ratings up to 600 VAC, and a 10kA SCCR.

Understanding Industrial Relay Contact Configurations: NO, NC, SPDT, and DPDT
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Understanding Industrial Relay Contact Configurations: NO, NC, SPDT, and DPDT

Relays serve as the backbone of industrial control systems, enabling the control of high-power circuits using low-power signals. Understanding different relay contact configurations is crucial for designing effective control systems. This article will explore the various types of relay contacts and their applications in industrial automation.