Pennsauken, NJ – For industrial applications when a conventional LVDT linear position sensor proves too long or environmental contaminants can limit sensor performance, LVDT manufacturer Macro Sensors offers right angle configurations of its spring-loaded and through bore LVDT linear position sensors that not only offer a shortened unit length, but stop debris from accumulating inside […]
Networking + IoT
Siemens introduces user-friendly key panels with Profinet
Siemens Industry Automation Division (www.siemens.com) has expanded its Key Panels portfolio with a control panel featuring two Profinet interfaces and 32 large, freely-configurable keys with LED backlighting. The Profinet interfaces allow the Simatic HMI KP32F PN Key Panel to be easily integrated into networks without the need for extra hardware components like switches. The free […]
MTS Sensors unveils a detachable electronic housing for Temposonics Sensors
MTS Systems Corp. (www.mts.com), Sensors Division has released a detached electronics housing system to complement the Temposonics R-Series Sensors. Utilized in industrial manufacturing applications where low maintenance and exact measurement are crucial, the R-Series Model RD4 is a housing style that permits the electronics to be extracted from environments where it may be damaged by […]
Anybus Wireless Bridge links Ethernet networks
HMS Industrial Networks (www.hms.se) has introduced theAnybusWirelessBridge, which extends industrial Ethernet networks wirelessly in open air over distances of up to 400 m. This wireless bridge connects industrial devices running EtherNet/IP, Profinet and Modbus TCP through cable-free links. Aside from offering a wireless bridge between two separate points in an industrial Ethernet network, the system […]
MTS Sensors unveils new technology for dual output sensor
MTS Systems Corp. (www.mts.com), Sensors Division has introduced a new technology for their Temposonics sensors that integrates both an incremental interface as well as absolute output, such as Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI), in one sensor housing. This allows the sensor to deliver more speed control and precise position by providing feedback to both motion controller […]
Beckhoff unveils a compact servo technology solution
Beckhoff Automation (www.beckhoff.com) has introduced a compact servo technology solution with the release of the EL7201 servo terminal for the EtherCAT Terminal system. This 12 mm terminal offers a complete servo drive suitable for motors up to 200 W. Its integration into the EtherCAT I/O system effectively reduces costs and cabinet size requirements, while simplifying […]
New Anybus Communicator CAN offers enhanced connectivity
HMS Industrial Networks Inc (www.hms.se) has expanded its Anybus Communicator for CAN-enabled devices portfolio, to allow communication between an industrial network and any industrial device with a CAN interface. After the product’s initial release in July, which provided connectivity to five networks, HMS now provides a complete solution for 11 major fieldbus as well as […]
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 […]
Mitsubishi offers Ethernet/IP connectivity in SD series robots
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. (www.meau.com) made a headline when it unveiled its SD series robots with five degrees to six degrees of freedom. A handy group of machines, the RV-2A and RV-2AJ have been especially designed to help in moving as well as in placing components during production. Featuring various uses, the SD series robots […]
NET Concentrator System acts as single or dual MODBUS master
Moore Industries (www.miinet.com) has unveiled its updated NET Concentrator System® (NCS), which offers users with increased options for communications. The addition of the EMM Interface Module provides the process control as well as the distributed I/O network with dual, independent MODBUS RTU (RS-485) ports and Ethernet (MODBUS/TCP) port as standard. The MODBUS RTU ports can […]