Balluff SmartCamera Delivers Robust Vision in a Simple Package
Balluff’s newly released SmartCamera takes inspection and identification applications, in color or monochrome, to a higher level.
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
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: 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.
New Balluff Magnetic Mount Simplifies RFID Integration
Balluff’s new break-off magnetic mount with tag holder allows for easy integration of RFID systems. Using a magnetic connection, they are ideal for presses where frequent tool or size changes are required.
Phoenix Contact New headers for ME-10 Housings
The new PCB headers of high-temperature LCP plastic, suitable for THR soldering, are ideally suited for integration into the SMT process. The headers, with pitches of 3.45 mm and 5.0 mm, each feature two or three slots for PCB connectors with pitches of 1.5 mm and 2.5 mm.
Rockwell Automation Gives Operators a Single View of Process and Electrical System Data
Process and electrical operators have traditionally accessed their data through two separate systems, making timely and proactive decision-making difficult. A new offering from Rockwell Automation helps solve this challenge.
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.
PILZ Safe Rope Pull Switch PSENrope
Whether on the assembly line or machine: where safety in the production area is concerned, the safe rope pull switches PSENrope are a proven, reliable solution. PSENrope devices switch off functional processes via manual action. PSENrope provide maximum safety when it matters: the E-STOP function can be triggered at any point along the rope.
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.
Balluff Offers New Way to Protect Sensor Faces from Impact Damage
Balluff is excited to introduce face savers — a game-changing accessory to extend sensor life. The new-to-market face saver can be added to a flush mount sensor to increase the life of the sensor by protecting it from impact damage due to over travel and hostile application environments.
ABB: Modular Automation for future process plants
Moving from monolithic automation systems for complete production plant to modular-enabled, more flexible and service oriented plug and produce automation solutions will allow faster process implementation, ability to scale the capacity by numbering up and down the production and improved capability and speed of product changes.
Phoenix Contact: PROFINET cloud solutions
Thanks to PROFINET cloud solutions, you can add cloud services to your existing PROFINET network. This lets you directly see the benefits of Proficloud, e.g. for remote applications or when using services such as monitoring, reporting, calculating or predictive maintenance.
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 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.
PILZ: New Safety Gate Monitoring Units
Pilz is expanding the safety gate system PSENslock to include two new product types: one type offers expanded diagnostic functions, while the other type enables OSSD outputs (Output Signal Switching Device) to be switched independently from the guard locking device.
