Bluetooth® RF-Transceiver Module from WAGO
September 29, 2009 by Miles Budimir
Filed under I/O
Germantown, WI – WAGO Corporation’s 750-644 Bluetooth® RF-Transceiver module provides fast, bidirectional, wireless communication between I/O nodes. Within 10ms, the 750-644 exchanges data up to 1000m (line-of-sight) or 100m (within buildings). This makes the 750-644 ideal for a wide range of applications from robot controls and high bay warehouses... [Read more]
High-Density, 16-Point I/O Modules from WAGO
September 9, 2009 by Miles Budimir
Filed under I/O
Germantown, WI – Sixteen I/O points in one 12mm-wide module make WAGO’s 16-point I/O ribbon cable modules one of the most compact solutions for streamlining control-to-machine wiring. The DIN-rail mount modules feature 16 inputs (750-1400), 16 outputs (750-1500) or 8 inputs/8 outputs (750-1502) and an HE10 ribbon cable interface. With the flat ribbon... [Read more]
USB-Controlled I/O Module for PC-Based Automation
June 23, 2009 by Motion Control Tips Editor
Filed under I/O, PC-Based Controllers
Westfield, IN – Dajac Inc. announces its newest PC-based automation control module the Expert I/O 1000. The new input/output control module is uniquely suited for numerous automation needs. The Expert I/O 1000 has a simple USB connection to a computer and allows automation of testing, processing, industrial machinery, distribution machinery, homes,... [Read more]
Cognex Connect™ Ensures Seamless Connectivity Between Vision System and Automation Controls
June 3, 2009 by Miles Budimir
Filed under I/O, Networks
Cognex Connect™ is a comprehensive suite of communications capabilities for vision systems enabling out-of-the-box connectivity between Cognex In-Sight® vision systems and virtually any major PLC, robot, HMI and Fieldbus system commonly used in factory automation. A point-and-click configuration interface makes it easy to control multiple vision... [Read more]
Multiport Junction Blocks for Sensors
May 27, 2009 by Miles Budimir
Filed under I/O, Networks
Cumming, GA – AutomationDirect introduces Zip-Port™ multiport junction blocks, that provide time, cost and space savings by allowing multiple sensors to be wired to a single block with one cable connecting to the control panel. Zip-Port junction blocks are available in field wireable or five-meter cable versions, feature four and five-pin... [Read more]
Panel Meter Selector Tool
May 8, 2009 by Miles Budimir
Filed under I/O
York, PA – Red Lion Controls, Inc. announces a panel meter selector tool now available on the company’s website here.The panel meter selector tool enables users to quickly and accurately identify from Red Lion’s broad offering of panel meter solutions the one or more meters that best match their criteria. Users simply answer several... [Read more]
New 5.7-in. Touch Panel Computer from Advantech
May 8, 2009 by Miles Budimir
Filed under I/O
Cincinnati, OH – The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces a lower cost version of their current TPC-66T 5.7” QVGA TFT LCD touch panel computer. The TPC-66T-E2BE version comes with 64 colors, 320 x 240 resolution and an Intel® low power consuming CPU and heat sink to achieve a unique fanless design. The low voltage processor (Intel... [Read more]
EtherNet/IP™ Machine-Mount I/O Blocks from Balluff
April 30, 2009 by Miles Budimir
Filed under I/O, Networks
Florence, KY – Balluff’s new line of EtherNet/IP™ machine-mount I/O blocks provides seamless communication down to the sensors and actuators and, along with supporting cables and accessories, offers immediate cost savings with long-term performance.The comprehensive line of EtherNet/IP™ products includes twelve versions of machine-mount... [Read more]
Industrial Ethernet Switches Rated For Wide Temperatures
April 23, 2009 by Miles Budimir
Filed under I/O, Networks
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... [Read more]
AutomationDirect adds Remote Access Feature to C-more™ operator interface
April 7, 2009 by Miles Budimir
Filed under I/O
AutomationDirect has released a new remote access and control feature to the C-more operator touch panel line, allowing authorized users to connect a PC to the C-more panel from anywhere via an Internet Web browser.The feature resides in the panel and requires no option modules. Since applications can be downloaded from the C-more panel through a... [Read more]
