Updated February 2020. || Selecting the right cable for an application starts with a few fundamental parameters. First, determine the application type. In industrial machinery, will the cable be stationary or will it be moving? Is the motion mainly flexing or is there torsional motion involved? Does the application call for both flexing and torsion? […]
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How to select a motion control network: An engineer’s guide
With the vast range of motion control applications, no one-size-fits-all approach to selecting a motion control networks exists. However, there are a few key factors to consider when deciding on which network to select for a given application. 1. Reaction time and precision When selecting a motion network, closely evaluate the scan rate, how the […]
How to select a cable carrier: A motion engineer’s guide
Selecting the right kind of cable carrier for an application starts with a few simple guidelines. The most important points to consider are the specifics of the application. These include the length of travel, the number of cables or hoses, the size and weight of the cables, the required speed and acceleration and environmental factors […]
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Debuts Ethernet Communications Adapter for PLCs
Mitsubishi Electric Automation has an Ethernet adapter for its FX3 Series PLCs. The FX3U-ENET-ADP can be a cost-efficient alternative to micro PLCs to connect equipment such as PLCs, HMIs and personal computers, and has a built-in data monitoring tool so users can view real-time status and current data values of their equipment. The FX3U-ENET-ADP features […]
Integrated Stepper Motor, Controller, & Drive with Ethernet Interface
Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI), 3-in-1 integrated motion control package with Ethernet communication. AMCI’s SMD23E incorporates a stepper motor, drive, and controller; simplifying installation and reducing cabling. This compact, low-cost motion control solution communicates with the host controller (PLC or PAC) via EtherNet/IP or Modbus-TCP, and is easily programmed through the host controller’s software. The […]
Omron’s CP1L compact PLC features embedded Ethernet
Omron has enhanced its latest version of the CP1L compact PLC to deliver flexible Ethernet communications as standard. Utilized for communication and programming, CP1L’s embedded Ethernet port offers programmable connectivity to various Ethernet supported devices while its Socket Services function provides a flexible network connection that allows users to seamlessly adopt the required Ethernet protocol for […]
Advantech’s IEC 61850-3/IEEE 1613 Certified Substation Computer and Domain I/O Modules
The fanless UNO-4683 with Intel® Core™ i7 processor, compact 2U rack-mount form factor, dual power input {AC (100 ~ 240 VAC) and DC (106 ~ 250 VDC)}, and advanced computing technology delivers robustness and reliability. Certified with IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 standards, the UNO-4683 is able to communicate with different devices across substations and […]
Sauer-Danfoss Provides Superior Precision In Work Function Control
Sauer-Danfoss enhances mobile machine control with a precision EMD speed sensor for orbital motors. Employing a magnetic measuring principle delivers improved motor controllability and system flexibility. The sensor offers the highest speed resolution in the industry while simultaneously indicating direction. Features include CAN bus communication and compliance with the Sauer-Danfoss PLUS+1™ electronic control platform. […]
Hilscher netJACK interface module offers flexible networking
Hilscher (www.hilscher.com) has introduced a new range of network interfaces modules that allow users to easily and quickly change or add fieldbus as well as Industrial Ethernet protocols in automation devices. The netJACK module supports thirteen different protocols and fieldbuses, such as PROFIBUS and DeviceNet, including Industrial Ethernet protocols like Ethernet/IP, PROFINET and EtherCAT, in […]
Beckhoff EtherCAT Box stainless steel I/O modules suit hygienic design applications
Beckhoff Automation (www.beckhoff.com) has added the EQ series EtherCAT Box I/O modules in V2A stainless steel housings to its range of I/O systems for “hygienic design” applications. The new Beckhoff EtherCAT Box series of stainless steel I/O modules is especially designed for direct use on machines which require high hygienic standards such as the chemical, […]