Festo’s VTSA-IO Link Valve Terminal Provides Power Plus Flexible Connectivity

Festo’s VTSA-IO Link Valve Terminal Provides Power Plus Flexible Connectivity

Festo is meeting the need of the North American automotive sector for a powerful yet flexible valve terminal with IO-Link connectivity on board. Festo’s VTSA IO-Link, now shipping, includes an IO-Link connector for use on the company’s workhorse ISO valve manifold VTSA, and has already become a core product of some automotive customers that want the performance, diagnostics and simplicity of IO-Link on the shop floor.

 

 

 

Configurable Modular Encoders for Stepper Motors from AutomationDirect

Configurable Modular Encoders for Stepper Motors from AutomationDirect

AMT series encoders from CUI Devices are advanced capacitive encoders with a variety of uses. AMT series encoders are typically mounted to the back of a stepper motor but can be used in many other applications. CUI offers the AMT series encoders with configurable pulses per revolution (PPR). The PPR can be set for most models using the free AMT Viewpoint software (the AMT10-series encoders are configured using DIP switches).

 

 

 

AutomationDirect Adds Enclosure Thermoelectric Coolers

AutomationDirect Adds Enclosure Thermoelectric Coolers

Seifert SoliTherm Thermoelectric Coolers from AutomationDirect use the Peltier Effect for closed-loop cooling. The only moving parts are axial fans so there is virtually no maintenance. The Seifert Peltier thermoelectric cooling units can be mounted in nearly every position (except roof mounting) because they don’t have a compressor or any moving parts aside from the fans.

 

 

 

VariKont Inductive Sensor with Active Shielding Technology—High Switching Distances in All Installation Situations

VariKont Inductive Sensor with Active Shielding Technology—High Switching Distances in All Installation Situations

Inductive sensors are still the first choice for detecting metallic objects. However, conventional inductive proximity sensors have one thing in common: if the distance to the damping element increases, the sensor becomes more sensitive to the detection object, and the metal surrounding the installation affects the switching distance.

 

 

 

New Tool Can Turn 50 Hours of Thermowell Design Time Into 15 Minutes

New Tool Can Turn 50 Hours of Thermowell Design Time Into 15 Minutes

Emerson recently introduced the Rosemount Thermowell Design Accelerator, a free online thermowell design tool that eliminates manual thermowell iterations facing process design engineers when sizing thermowells. It is easy to use and intuitively guides users through complex projects, saving hours of wasted labor and resources. Users will be able to automatically iterate up to 1,000 thermowell tags with a single click – all optimized for their process conditions.

 

 

 

AutomationDirect: ProSense Advanced Process Controllers

AutomationDirect: ProSense Advanced Process Controllers

Made exclusively for AutomationDirect by Yokogawa, the ProSense PPC5 series of Advanced Process Controllers has the features, functionality, and performance to handle temperature, pressure, level, flow, and other process variable control applications. These controllers accept inputs directly from thermocouples or RTDs and analog signals from most any type of process variable sensor/transmitter.

 

 

 

More StrideLinx Secure Remote Access VPN Router Options from AutomationDirect

More StrideLinx Secure Remote Access VPN Router Options from AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect StrideLinx VPN routers provide an outgoing, secure connection from remote machines or systems to the StrideLinx platform. Routers are easily configured and have a built-in firewall to isolate company and control networks. These easy-to-use, IT-friendly industrial VPN routers minimize costly field support by providing remote programming, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

 

 

 

Han S: Reliable Contacting for Modular Energy Storage Systems

Han S: Reliable Contacting for Modular Energy Storage Systems

HARTING is now presenting the Han S, the first ever large-scale special connector for battery storage modules. The new series meets the technical requirements set down in the latest standards for stationary energy storage systems (incl. UL 4128) and offers users optimal reliability for connected units. The series features housings with space for a heavy-current contact up to 200 A.

 

 

 

HARTING Is Accompanying Its Customers Comprehensively in Their Digitisation Processes

HARTING Is Accompanying Its Customers Comprehensively in Their Digitisation Processes

The HARTING Technology is driving its activities in the area of digitalization forward. The aim is to accompany and support customers comprehensively in their digitisation and automation processes. Consequently, HARTING IT Software Development has repositioned itself with a long-term view and is now trading under the peraMIC name.