Siemens: Sinamics G120 Smart Access Wireless Module Simplifies Drive Commissioning, Parameterization and Maintenance

Siemens: Sinamics G120 Smart Access Wireless Module Simplifies Drive Commissioning, Parameterization and Maintenance

Siemens has expanded its Sinamics G120 drive series to include an option for wireless commissioning and service. The new Sinamics G120 Smart Access module enables wireless connectivity of mobile devices such as tablets, smartphones and laptops over Wi-Fi to Sinamics G120 and Sinamics G120C drives.  The module is setup in a few easy steps using a standard web browser and any standard operating system.  Its built-in web server functionality eliminates the need to download additional software, and with its intuitive user interface and menu, the Smart Access module offers users outstanding convenience.

RS Adds 3 New Suppliers With Solutions for the Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy, and Transportation Markets
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RS Adds 3 New Suppliers With Solutions for the Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy, and Transportation Markets

RS is proud to announce three new suppliers: Niryo, HELUKABEL, and MGM Transformer Company. Niryo is a French startup company that specializes in affordable, easily deployable, and user-friendly desktop collaborative robotics (cobots) designed to democratize access to these essential Industry 4.0 technologies. HELUKABEL is a trusted supplier of innovative, high-quality, and reliable cable, wire, and accessories engineered for industrial, infrastructure, renewable energy, transportation, traffic, media, building, and event applications. MGM Transformer Company is a large independent transformer manufacturer west of the Mississippi.

RS: Red Lion N-Tron Series NT5000 Gigabit Managed Layer 2 Industrial Ethernet Switches

RS: Red Lion N-Tron Series NT5000 Gigabit Managed Layer 2 Industrial Ethernet Switches

Red Lion’s N-Tron Series NT5000 gigabit managed Ethernet switches are engineered for ease of use, security, and durability and ideally suited for use in the factory automation, robotics, food and beverage, oil and gas, alternative energy, water and wastewater, marine, and rail industries. A configuration wizard and graphical dashboard make installation and setup a breeze; security features help administrators protect networks from unauthorized access; and a rugged design ensures years of reliable operation in harsh industrial environments.

Phoenix Contact: Combi Plug-in Terminal Blocks with System

Phoenix Contact: Combi Plug-in Terminal Blocks with System

The Combi plug-in terminal blocks from Phoenix Contact have a standardized plug-in zone. They therefore offer simple, time-saving wiring. New for the proven, uniform plug-in zone are the LP Combi connectors with lever Push-in Technology for the easy integration of preassembled conductors. Different conductor types with and without ferrules can be connected. The lever Push-in Technology enables easy and effortless one-handed connector operation. Thanks to the versatile locking accessories, the contact system can withstand even strong vibration levels.

Phoenix Contact: Trio Power 24 V Power Supplies with Integrated Circuit Breaker

Phoenix Contact: Trio Power 24 V Power Supplies with Integrated Circuit Breaker

The Trio Power 24 V power supply from Phoenix Contact sets a new standard in machine building. The plug-and-play solution for the control cabinet is optionally available with an integrated electronic circuit breaker. The power supplies are particularly space-saving due to their narrow overall width and capability of being mounted directly side by side. The low overall depth enables installation in 210 mm small housings.

NSI Industries: LYNN HyperDropFOSC Fiber Management Enclosure Series

NSI Industries: LYNN HyperDropFOSC Fiber Management Enclosure Series

LYNN is proud to announce the launch of the HyperDropFOSC Series of fiber management enclosures. Now available and designed for aerial, pedestal, and underground (handhole, manhole) environments, the new line includes three enclosures (144-, 288-, and 576-fiber) and two splice trays (24- and 72-fiber). “Designed for the outside plant network, the HyperDropFOSC series is a proven fiber management enclosure with a reliable sealing system,” explained Charles Hoskins, V.P. of Product Development. “Cable seals employ heat-shrink sleeves and hot-melt adhesive installed with a hot-air gun.”

AutomationDirect: More Murrelektronik A-Coded Sensor and Signal Connection Cables

AutomationDirect: More Murrelektronik A-Coded Sensor and Signal Connection Cables

AutomationDirect’s newest addition of A-coded sensor and signal connection cables from Murrelektronik provides easy and reliable connections between panels and field devices. These cables offer several configurations including axial or right-angle female M8 or M12 screw-lock connector to pigtail, axial male to axial female with M8 or M12 screw-lock connectors, and right-angle male to right-angle female with M8 or M12 screw-lock connectors.

Weidmüller SNAP IN Connection Technology: Ready For The Future, Ready-To-Robot

Weidmüller SNAP IN Connection Technology: Ready For The Future, Ready-To-Robot

With SNAP IN, the electronics and connectivity company Weidmüller introduced innovative connection technology in 2021, which is already setting new standards in the field of connectivity – and is also optimised for panel building of the future. SNAP IN enables automated wiring by industrial robots. Automation and robot-assisted wiring will be the central operational focus in panel building in the future. Thanks to the SNAP IN connection technology, many Weidmüller terminal blocks, PCB connectors, PCB terminals and heavy-duty connectors are already optimised for automated wiring of the future.

HMS Networks Expands Range of Next-Generation Gateways with Anybus Communicator EtherCAT Main Device

HMS Networks Expands Range of Next-Generation Gateways with Anybus Communicator EtherCAT Main Device

HMS now launches the Next-Generation Gateways with Anybus Communicator EtherCAT Main Device, a high-performance gateway that provides an easy and reliable way to connect EtherCAT subordinate devices to different industrial networks and control systems. In recent years, EtherCAT has rapidly gained popularity and is now the third most widely installed industrial network in factory automation globally, and the preferred choice in the semiconductor industry.

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FLIR DM286 Industrial Thermal Imaging Multimeter with IGM

The FLIR DM286 industrial imaging multimeter is the ultimate tool for electrical inspectors seeking a safe, accurate, and efficient way to identify, document, and share findings. With IGM™ (Infrared Guided Measurement) and MSX® (Multi-Spectral Dynamic Imaging), you can safely identify where hazards might be before contact is ever made. The powerful multimeter can capture and store up to 30,000 images and 100 log files, with the ability to record thermal and visual video clips.

AutomationDirect: C-more CM5 HMIs

AutomationDirect: C-more CM5 HMIs

AutomationDirect has recently added the next generation of the popular C-more HMI product line. The CM5 HMI series offers lower cost, high-performance HMIs in sizes from 4 inches to an impressive 22 inches. These HMIs have an amazing 1.6 GHz processor in the larger units (10” and above), 43 Mbytes of memory, and provide much better trending, extra data storage, faster communication, and improved file types including jpegs.

Schneider Electric: FlexSet Low Voltage Switchboard

Schneider Electric: FlexSet Low Voltage Switchboard

Schneider Electric recently announced its new low voltage switchboard. FlexSeT is a new cutting-edge solution that provides a simplified, modular service model for switchboard design, sourcing, installation, and maintenance. FlexSeT is designed to help electrical professionals reduce project risk and increase construction efficiencies. With dramatically shortened lead times and design flexibility, the switchboard model has been created to help contractors, distributors, panel builders, and specifiers serve their customers’ needs confidently at every stage of a project.

RS Offers More Than 48,000 Ready-to-Ship Machine Building Solutions Along With Technical Support and Value-Added Services

RS Offers More Than 48,000 Ready-to-Ship Machine Building Solutions Along With Technical Support and Value-Added Services

RS offers more than 48,000 ready-to-ship products that can help machine builders overcome current market challenges, control costs, and remain competitive, as well as the technical expertise and value-added services needed to solve complex design challenges and save time and money. Machine building has long been essential to the growth and success of myriad markets, ranging from industrial manufacturing and material handling to agriculture, construction, oil and gas, water and wastewater, and transportation.

Emerson’s Enhanced NextGen Smart Firewall Perimeter Defense Solution Simplifies Network Security for Distributed Control Systems

Emerson’s Enhanced NextGen Smart Firewall Perimeter Defense Solution Simplifies Network Security for Distributed Control Systems

Emerson is improving perimeter security for the DeltaV distributed control system (DCS) with its new NextGen Smart Firewall, a purpose-built control system firewall designed to provide easy-to-install and easy-to-maintain perimeter security for all industries. More ruggedized construction, increased bandwidth, and role-based access provide users with increased performance and more granular access control. Manufacturers need to secure their networks without complexity that would otherwise add administrative overhead to already busy operations teams.

Siemens Offers Virtual Product Expert for CNC

Siemens Offers Virtual Product Expert for CNC

Siemens today introduced the Virtual Product Expert (VPE), a new support program for its CNC machine tool users, machine builders, dealers and importers.  Through the VPE program, customers can now interact directly with a SINUMERIK CNC product expert and have their specific operation and programming questions answered — from the basic functions of the control to the most advanced machining technology aspects of the hardware and software suites.  Best of all, this service is offered to all Siemens CNC community members at no cost.