AutomationDirect adds NewSentry PVC Enclosures from AttaBox

AutomationDirect adds NewSentry PVC Enclosures from AttaBox

AttaBox NewSentry series thermoplastic PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) junction boxes are extremely rugged and light enclosures for harsh, aggressive environments and are well-suited for extremely wet and corrosive environments. Uses vary from high-end electronics to extreme corrosive applications both indoors and out, and their small footprint allows use in tight spaces.

 

 

 

HARTING presents new solutions for production optimisation and cost reduction

HARTING presents new solutions for production optimisation and cost reduction

The wind industry is streamlining its global manufacturing and installation processes to boost efficiency: costs are set to be further reduced as systems grow ever larger. The industry is relying on technical optimisation along the value chain and over the full lifetime of installations as a way to keep investment and operating costs as low as possible and maximise profitability. HARTING will be showcasing new products and solutions at the HUSUM Wind trade fair (September 10-13, 2019) that support this trend towards cost reduction.

 

 

 

Balluff’s U-890 UHF Handheld Reader Can Read Multiple Tags at Long Range

Balluff’s U-890 UHF Handheld Reader Can Read Multiple Tags at Long Range

Balluff’s U-890 Ultra High Frequency (UHF) handheld RFID reader simplifies mobile data collection. It offers great flexibility for RFID in both close and long-range applications in addition to 2D barcode scanning. The reader is equipped with a high-speed processor, which allows for expeditious reading of multiple tags in the field.

 

 

 

Beckhoff: New Features TwinCAT 3.1

Beckhoff: New Features TwinCAT 3.1

One of the many advantages gained by the integration of TwinCAT 3 into Visual Studio® is the possibility to use source code control procedures which are already familiar from IT for software engineering in automation. Thus, management and revision control of complete configurations and the required program code are much simplified. TwinCAT Automation Interface provides a simple interface for automatic code generation.

 

 

 

Pepperl+Fuchs: First Intrinsically Safe Smart-Ex Watch 01 for Zone 2/22 and Div. 2

Pepperl+Fuchs: First Intrinsically Safe Smart-Ex Watch 01 for Zone 2/22 and Div. 2

Certified for use in Zone 2/22 and Div. 2, the Smart-Ex Watch 01 from the Pepperl+Fuchs brand ecom can be connected with mobile devices like the Smart-Ex® 02 smartphone and the Ex-Handy 10 feature phone. The high-performance smart watch features a five-day battery life and a rugged design that withstands both shock and vibration.

 

 

 

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Pilz PSIRT contact for security problems

As a specialist for safety, Pilz invests not only in functional safety but also in IT security for plant and machinery. They take the data security of their products and solutions very seriously. The best safety controller is worthless if it has security gaps that can be exploited by hackers. As hackers continually think of new methods of circumventing security measures it is important to continually develop these measures.