AutomationDirect has expanded the Stride™ line to include industrial-grade unmanaged Ethernet switches and media converters with aluminum housings. Designed for wide-temperature (-40° to 85°C) applications, these true plug-and-play devices automatically determine and remember devices connected to each port and only route messages through the appropriate ports, increasing speed and bandwidth. Even under heavy I/O and […]
Archives for April 2009
New Safety Products Catalog from Banner
Minneapolis, MN – Banner Engineering’s 2009-2010 Safety Products Catalog delivers critical product and application information on thousands of machine safety products. The 288 full-color pages showcase Banner’s extensive machine safety product line, which includes safety light screens, safety laser scanners, fiber-optic safety systems, safety controllers and modules, two-hand control modules and emergency stop devices. The […]
Long Range SteelFace® Sensors
Florence, KY – Balluff has introduced new 2X extended range SteelFace® sensors that combine extended sensing range with low cost. The offering includes PNP N/O and NPN N/O versions in M8, M12 and M18 sizes. All sensors are also available with PTFE coated housings that repel slag buildup in welding applications. The SteelFace sensors’ features […]
Controller Makes Networking Easy for Small Applications
Middletown, PA – The ILC 170 ETH 2TX controller from Phoenix Contact features two Ethernet ports, allowing easier networking for small applications. The ILC 170 is the latest addition to the company’s ILC 1xx series of small, programmable controllers. The ILC 170’s two Ethernet ports come with a built-in Ethernet switch, eliminating the need for […]
Servo Drives Operate with EtherCAT
The Accelnet servo drive now connects to EtherCAT. The drives use FPGAs to implement an EtherCAT interface. The FPGAs also expand motor feedback and input/output options. Encoder interfaces include EnDat, Hiperface and BiSS. Available in six current ratings, the compact drives come in a range of brushless and brush motors. Several dc supply options are […]
16 Dip Switch Programmable Resolutions
The AMT102 or 103 VersaPak model comes standard with an onboard dip switch with 16 selectable resolution options ranging from 48 to 2048 PPR. It also includes an index pulse as standard. The output is TTL voltage and the operating temperature is -40° C to 100° C. The AMT is available in two mounting options: […]
Premium Efficient Motors with Aluminum Rotors
Line of NEMA Premium® efficient motors with aluminum rotors meet the 2010 mandatory efficiency requirements of the 2007 Energy Independence & Security Act. They also meet the efficiency requirements of many states’ utility rebate programs. The aluminum rotor motors provide another energy efficient choice for those who do not require the efficiency of copper rotors. […]
PC Power for Multi-Axis Machine Control
Roswell, GA – B&R Industrial Automation’s ACOPOSmulti system offers a high degree of efficiency for multi-axis machines implemented in a wide range of industries such as the plastics, packaging, print, and textile industries. Machine manufacturers can use ACOPOSmulti units to achieve maximum performance in minimum space, which in turn means a decisive cost advantage. The […]
Terminal Chamber for uprox®+ Sensors
Minneapolis, MN – TURCK has introduced an integrated terminal chamber for its line of uprox®+ sensors that conforms to FDA requirements for washdown environments, including food and beverage industry applications such as dairies, breweries and bakeries. The terminal chamber includes removable terminals for quick and easy mounting using screws or cage clamps. By simply rotating […]
4418 NEMA 17 Stepper Motors from Lin Engineering
Santa Clara, CA—Lin Engineering introduces the new 4418 NEMA 17 stepper motors. The 4418 series, designed exclusively utilizing Lin Engineering’s unique manufacturing capabilities and expertise, provides up to 35% more torque when compared to motors of similar mechanical dimensions. The 4418 series is available in three different stack lengths starting with the nimble 4418S at […]