PILZ

PILZ PSS67 PLC: The world’s first PLC controller for safety and automation with protection type IP67 – Automation outside the control cabinet

 

With PSS67 PLC, the automation company Pilz is launching the first safe PLC controller with protection type IP67. PSS67 PLC can be installed outside the control cabinet, directly on the machine. This means that users can save space, reduce their wiring work and enjoy greater flexibility when implementing decentralised control architectures.

 

 

Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Triconex Tricon CX v11.3 Controller Enables Profitable Safety for High-Hazard Industries

 

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has released Tricon CX version 11.3, the most powerful version of its EcoStruxure Triconex safety instrumented system.

 

 

Festo’s easy-to-clean MPA-C valve terminal sets the standard in food production

Festo’s easy-to-clean MPA-C valve terminal sets the standard in food production

 

Today’s stringent food safety rules require production systems that are easily and thoroughly cleanable to a very high standard, yet extremely reliable. That’s the key deliverable of Festo’s MPA-C valve terminal, the centerpiece of its Clean Design series of products for hygienically critical food production systems that get frequent, rigorous cleaning, often with corrosive agents.

 

 

Phoenix Contact

Phoenix Contact: New AC Charging Controller with Extended Functions

 

Along with AC charging in accordance with IEC-61851-1, the controller includes a DC residual current monitoring system. The controller is automatically reset when residual currents arise, increasing the availability of the charging station. An automatic vehicle connector unlocking system is also included, which ensures that the connector can be removed without any problems in the event of a voltage failure.

 

 

Balluff

Balluff’s newest universal connector stands up to the harshest of environments

 

Balluff’s new IP69-rated inline universal connector was designed to withstand exposure to corrosive chemicals and pressure wash-down, making it ideal for the harsh environments found in food processing and pharmaceutical applications. This is the latest addition to Balluff’s growing catalog of universal connectors.

 

 

Festo

New Sealing, Cushioning Options Enhance Festo Stainless Steel Cylinders

 

The latest generation of Festo’s popular CRDSNU round stainless steel pneumatic cylinders boasts new variants and installation possibilities for extended and contaminant-free operations. Based on the ISO 6432 standard and ideal for operations in harsh environments or where frequent and effective cleaning is a must, CRDSNU now offers options like an extremely long-life dry running seal as well as self-adjusting end-position cushioning.

 

 

Beckhoff

Beckhoff Releases New EtherCAT Terminals for Mains Monitoring, Process Control and Power Monitoring

 

Beckhoff Automation has introduced new EL34x3 series EtherCAT Terminals for advanced power measurement and mains monitoring. Energy management for machine operation and the energy industries creates a wide range of demands, starting with basic monitoring of the supply network and process control to high-end power monitoring.

 

 

Beckhoff

Beckhoff Automation Expands Ultra-Compact Industrial PC Series with the New C6017

 

In order to improve coverage for all tasks in the fields of automation, visualization and communication, the popular C60xx series of ultra-compact Beckhoff Industrial PCs has been expanded with the addition of the new C6017. This latest addition to the Beckhoff Industrial PC (IPC) portfolio combines exceptionally compact design and impressive installation flexibility with an increased variety of interfaces and an integrated UPS.