Sauer-Danfoss PLUS+1TM Compliant safety controllers offer outstanding functional safety capabilities to OEM designers of mobile off-highway vehicles worldwide. Designated SC024-010, SC024-020 and SC050-020, these devices simplify and streamline the application process, facilitating easier compliance with stringent functional safety standards. The three Sauer-Danfoss safety controller variants help vehicle manufacturers meet European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and are […]
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Wineman Technology launches upgrades for RAPID
Wineman Technology Inc (www.winemantech.com) recently unveiled the upgrades to RAPID — an integrated, data acquisition and multi-loop control system suited for test cell applications requiring fast development and low-cost deployment. The 3U, 19-inch and rack-mount controller supplies real-time data acquisition and control for servo-hydraulics test cell applications and dynamometers. It is also ideal for data […]
TURCK rotary single axis inclinometer offers extended application flexibility
TURCK (www.turck.com) has expanded its portfolio of dual axis CANopen inclinometers for angular tilt detection with the addition of the latest rotary single axis inclinometer. Featuring up to 360 degrees of monitoring range, the single axis inclinometer’s extended application flexibility enables operators to conveniently monitor mechanical arms, including tensioners or moving components. CANopen communication makes […]
GE’s PACSystems RXi Platform revolutionize automation
GE Intelligent Platforms (www.ge-ip.com) has unveiled its latest control and computing platform that is set to revolutionize the way automation is done. Specifically designed to meet the needs of the Industrial Internet, the PACSystems RXi features a PROFINET-based distributed architecture, which seamlessly combines high performance control of distributed I/O with redundant I/O networking. “The platform’s […]
6-Axis Motion Controllers for Hexapod Precision Positioners
Two new 6-axis motion controllers are now available for PI’s new H-series hexapod precision positioner family (H-206 to H-850). The new C-887.21 compact controller is a space-saving bench-top unit that also reduces the system cost. It provides the same performance as the larger, C-887.11 controller. This 19″ rack-mount unit adds two additional channels for the […]
Mitsubishi Introduces MR-J4 Servo & Motion Controller
Mitsubishi Electric Automation (www.meau.com) has unveiled the MR-J4 Series of servo amplifiers, servo motors and motion controllers that efficiently deliver a frequency response speed time of 2500Hz. The MR-J4 maximizes machine throughput and performance for end-users and machine builders while reducing settling times to less than two milliseconds. Designed to deliver improved operator safety, the […]
OpenVPX SBCs with 3rd generation Intel Core i7 processor
Kontron (www.kontron.com) has unveiled its third generation of 3U OpenVPX single-board computers (SBC), which feature the latest interface technology that is based on the third generation Intel Core i7 processor. With the ability to support 10 Gigabit Ethernet as well as PCI Express 3.0, the 3U OpenVPX SBCs easily meet and exceed the high bandwidth […]
Innovasic’s FIDO1100 Microcontroller Designed for Deterministic Processing
Electronic components distributor Digi-Key (www.digikey.com) has announced the addition of Innovasic’s (www.innovasic.com) FIDO1100 in its existing product offerings. The first product from Innovasic’s flexible input deterministic output (FIDO) family of real time communication controllers — the FIDO1100 — is specifically designed from the ground up for deterministic processing, while its architecture has been uniquely optimized […]
SPEED 2012 Electro-magnetic Machine Software Design Suite
Los Angeles, Cal. – The new CD-Adapco SPEED 2012 software design suite release features programs for motor design including brushless PM motors, induction motors, DC brush motors, DC and AC wound field motors, and switched reluctance motors. The suite is available with a floating license system using FlexLM and a link that was established to […]
Yokogawa optimizes STARDOM Network-based Control System
Yokogawa Electric Corporation (www.yokogawa.com) has optimized its STARDOM network-based control system to include new modules and enhance its monitoring and control software. Comprised of FCN/FCJ autonomous controllers, the STARDOM network-based control system is utilized as the main controller of equipment in small- to medium-size manufacturing plants. However, with the advent of various applications, users need […]