Molex Reveals Brad HarshIO Ethernet I/O Modules

Molex, Inc. (www.molex.com) has introduced its new Brad HarshIO Ethernet I/O Modules with Fast Start-Up (FSU) and QuickConnect (QC) technologies that provide a solution in connecting industrial controllers to I/O devices within harsh environments where vibrations or liquids are present. Molex said the Brad HarshIO Ethernet I/O Modules were effectively... [Read more]

SICK’s safety laser scanners increases availability for BMW1 series

World-leading carmaker BMW has standardized the use of SICK’s (www.sick.com) S3000 safety laser scanners at all locations worldwide. The S3000 safety laser scanners from SICK that integrates PROFINET IO interface is the preferred choice for protecting risky areas of robot work cells as well as assembly lines in constructing car body. All of BMW’s... [Read more]

Belden adds new I/O Module to Lumberg range

Belden (www.belden.com) has announced that it adds a new I/O module to its Lumberg Automation range specifically designed for the decentralized Fieldbus system LioN-Link. Employing protection class requirements IP67, the new 0942 UEM 612 I/O module comprises four digital M12 slots with a higher output voltage limit that allows 2A per line and 6A in... [Read more]

Long Range UHF-based Industrial RFID from Balluff

Florence, Ky. – Balluff’s BIS U series UHF or Ultra High Frequency RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) provides one of the most reliable and flexible tools to get visibility into your supply chain and manufacturing process. Because BIS U technology is passive, no expensive battery-based tags are required to achieve long detection ranges. The BIS... [Read more]

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Announces Support Connect, Remote Asset Management Hosted Service

Vernon Hills, Ill. – Mitsubishi Electric Automation announces the general availability of “Support Connect”, a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) remote connectivity subscription service that enables Mitsubishi Electric Automation customers to better serve their end-users through simple and secure remote-based services. Designed to meet the needs of... [Read more]

Ultra Flexible Silicone Cable for Severe Environments from Cicoil

Valencia, Cal. – Cicoil’s High Flex Unshielded Silicone Cables are designed for applications that require absolute reliability in severe environments. Cicoil’s unique silicone extruded cable is unaffected when exposed to extreme temperatures (-65°C to +260°C), vibration, flames, water, UV light, ozone, radiation and most chemicals. This combination... [Read more]

Multicore CompactRIO With Intel® Core™ i7 Processor from National Instruments

Austin, Tex. – National Instruments announces an expansion to its growing NI reconfigurable I/O (RIO) platform with the addition of the highest performance and first multicore NI CompactRIO systems and smallest NI Single-Board RIO devices.  The new NI cRIO-908x systems feature an Intel® Core™ i7 dual-core processor for increased processing power,... [Read more]

Laird Technologies optimized MMCU-4 Modular Radio Remote Control Receiver

Laird Technologies, Inc. (www.lairdtech.com), a world leader in design and manufacture of customized performance-critical systems and components for advanced wireless and electronics products, has unveiled an optimized member of the CattronControl™ family of remote control systems — the MMCU-4 radio remote control receiver. A configurable modular... [Read more]

Ethernet Drive and Serial Communications Modules from AutomationDirect

Cumming, Ga. – AutomationDirect’s new GS-EDRV100 Ethernet drive module provides a high-performance Ethernet link between a control system and any GS or DURApulse AC drive.  The module processes signals to and from the drive, mounts on 35mm DIN rail, and connects the drive to an Ethernet hub or PC. It formats drive signals to conform with the Ethernet... [Read more]

Lever-Operated PCB Terminal Strips from WAGO

Germantown, Wis. – WAGO’s new 2706 Series PCB Terminal Strips bring lever-operated terminations to compact electrical applications. 2706 Series’ inherently clear, tool-free operation eliminates specialty tools and torque specs required by traditional screw terminations. A UL/CSA 30A/300V rating and accommodation of conductors AWG 24-10 make... [Read more]

Balluff RFID Embraces the Cloud

Florence, Ky. – One of the biggest advantages of using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in industry and logistics is the visibility it can provide into the process. With the use of cloud computing, that visibility can be achieved with greater flexibility and lower cost.  RFID with cloud computing leverages shared IT infrastructure and standard... [Read more]

Operator Panel with CANopen Interface from Baldor

Fort Smith, Ark. – The new KPD202-501 operator panel from Baldor Electric – a member of the ABB group – is a compact IP65-rated operator panel with a CANopen interface. It provides machine designers and builders with a cost-effective way to  implement simple human-machine interfaces. It is also a scalable control solution – an optional... [Read more]

20 New Accessories for WAGO’s TOPJOB®S Terminal Block Line

Germantown, Wis. – Twenty accessories, including WAGO-exclusive models, have joined WAGO’s TOPJOB®S Terminal Block family. The accessories include Modular Connectors, Vertical Jumpers, Colored Jumpers and Component Plugs. Modular Connectors, Push-in Jumper Slot Connectors and exclusive Conductor Entry Connectors can be configured for test harnesses... [Read more]

New Speed Connect Quick Release Mechanism from Siemens

Atlanta, Ga. – Siemens Industry, Inc. announces Speed Connect, a new quick release mechanism that protects against vibration shakeout on its Motion-Connect® line of power and signal cables. Motion-Connect cables are offered as standard on all Siemens motion control systems. The Speed Connect release simplifies installation and changeover, even in... [Read more]

Balluff Introduces Analog I/O for IO-Link

Florence, Ky. – Balluff’s line of IO-Link Analog Plugs lets users easily integrate analog I/O at an overall cost savings. By placing the IP67 Analog Plug between the standard analog field device and the Balluff IO-Link Master/Proxy, the plug converts the analog signal to a 14-bit resolution IO-Link signal, eliminating the need for an expensive multi-channel... [Read more]

Pepperl+Fuchs introduces the G10 family of Ultra-Compact I/O Modules

Pepperl+Fuchs introduces the G10 family of Ultra-Compact I/O Modules with Connect & Done technology that can eliminate mounting requirements in many applications.  The world’s smallest AS-Interface I/O module with IP68/69K protection, at just 40 mm x 27 mm x 22mm the G10 fits easily into any... [Read more]

Balluff introduces supporting connectivity, machine mount I/O, industrial RFID for CC-Link

Balluff (www.balluff.com) is proud to announce that its networking product line now comprises a full RFID and I/O connectivity solution for CC-Link fieldbus networks. The company is one of the premier manufacturers in the world that offer a full I/O solution such as supporting cordsets, connectivity accessories and heavy duty machine mount I/O modules.Majority... [Read more]

Industrial RFID System for IO-Link from Balluff

Florence, KY – Balluff’s new IO-Link based RFID systems let users connect RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) systems to networks as easily as connecting discrete I/O, without adding any additional cost. The IO-Link protocol allows users to connect a complex device such as an RFID processor to an industrial network via a gateway using standard... [Read more]

EtherCAT® Motion Box for Stepper Motor Control from Beckhoff

Minneapolis, Minn. – Beckhoff Automation has introduced the EP7041 EtherCAT® Motion Box, allowing for stepper motor control in a compact, machine-mountable device. Using the EP7041 stepper motor box, small EtherCAT motion applications can now be implemented directly in the field without a protective control cabinet. Ideal for harsh environments,... [Read more]

Bluetooth® RF-Transceiver Module from WAGO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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]

ProServe 5.2 Application Development Software from WAGO

Germantown, WI – Version 5.2 of WAGO’s free ProServe product development software suite features a new range of products and enhanced tools.Among the additions to the more than 16,000 products of ProServe 5.2’s ‘productLOCATOR’ which include DIN-rail, PCB and chassis mount terminal blocks, signal conditioners, and the WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM are... [Read more]

22mm Plastic Pilot Devices

AutomationDirect now offers a full line of 22mm plastic pilot devices. The devices, including pushbuttons, selector switches and joysticks, are made with fiberglass reinforced thermoplastic.Illuminated and non-illuminated pushbuttons are available in six colors and come with either one normally-open or one normally-closed contact block. Illuminated... [Read more]

RFID Slices for Turck’s Modular I/O System

Minneapolis, MN— Turck has expanded its BL ident RFID product with the release of a Simple RFID (RFID-S) slice for its BL20 modular I/O system. Each RFID-S slice contains two channels of RFID. Additional RFID slices, as well as traditional discrete and analog I/O slices, may be added to the system, making it the only product on the market that... [Read more]

Siemens PCS 7 Enhancements for Process Automation

Atlanta, GA – Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. has enhanced its Simatic® PCS 7 Process Automation System with new features designed to reduce engineering and lifecycle costs.Version 7.1 of Simatic PCS 7 includes a new Advanced Process Library that offers pre-engineered function blocks, faceplates and human machine interface symbols.... [Read more]

RIO-47200 Pocket PLC from Galil

Rocklin, CA — The new RIO-47200 Pocket PLC from Galil Motion Control provides intelligent and cost-effective I/O handling with DIN rail mounting and screw-terminals. Ideal for designers who are prototyping or want to connect discrete wires to the RIO via screw terminals, each RIO unit contains eight analog inputs, 16 optically isolated inputs... [Read more]

netTAP 100 Gateway for Industrial Communication Connectivity from Hilscher

The netTAP 100 from Hilscher North America Inc. is a flexible and cost-effective gateway designed to bridge the gaps between traditional fieldbus, Real-Time Ethernet-based systems and serial protocols. Based on Hilscher’s netX chip, up to 1,000 protocol combinations are possible in a modular compact DIN-rail mounted housing. Master and Slave protocols... [Read more]

FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus Developer Training Offered During May In Austin, Texas

Austin, TX – The Fieldbus Foundation will offer FOUNDATION™ fieldbus developer training during May 2009 at its headquarters in Austin, Texas. The vendor-neutral “Introduction to FOUNDATION Fieldbus” and “Advanced Principles of FOUNDATION Fieldbus” courses cover all key aspects of open, non-proprietary FOUNDATION fieldbus technology. The... [Read more]

Advantech Launches New Input/Output Modules

Cincinnati, Ohio – The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces the ADAM-5053S and 5057S, two new 32-channel high density digital input/output modules. Both support high isolation and up to 2,500 VDC to avoid damage from different channels and protect system operation stability.The ADAM-5053S is a digital input module providing an over-voltage... [Read more]

Opto 22′s “IO4AB” Seminar Tour

Temecula, CA — Opto 22 has extended its series of free technical seminars designed to educate engineers and other automation professionals on the company’s intelligent I/O for Allen-Bradley Logix Platforms (coined “IO4AB”). The seminar series began in October of 2008 and, due to popular demand, will continue throughout the U.S.... [Read more]

Beijer Electronics Launches HMI I/O Controller

Developed by Beijer Electronics, this new I/O module enables easy interfacing with Beijer Electronics’ HMI and allows the user to implement simple monitoring and automation tasks without the need of a PLC. The HMI I/O Controller is an easy-to-install and cost effective solution. The compact new HMI I/O Controller is specially developed for the plus... [Read more]

GE Fanuc Announces Profibus Addition to 8000 Process I/O

Charlottesville, VA — GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a unit of GE Enterprise Solutions, announces the availability of a new Profibus-DP Bus Interface Module for its line of industry-leading 8000 General Purpose and Intrinsically Safe I/O.The new Profibus BIM supports the pass through of HART variable and status data with 8-channel HART AI or... [Read more]

Bosch Rexroth’s New Inline I/O Modules

Hoffman Estates, IL – Bosch Rexroth has added three new Inline I/O modules that reduce engineering time and cost while adding more functionality and versatility to the company’s family of scalable PLCs and PACs.Ideal for motion-based machine builders and industrial OEMs in the printing, food and beverage, packaging, converting, woodworking, conveyor... [Read more]