Automotive

Allied Electronics & Automation: Cross Wrenches & Control Cabinet Key
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Allied Electronics & Automation: Cross Wrenches & Control Cabinet Key

These tools are a range of multi-purpose enclosure key wrenches designed for use within maintenance & service applications. The four arms of the tool offer five differing drive possibilities: 6.5 mm (1/4 in) & 8.1 mm (5/16 in) square sockets, 6.4 mm (1/4 in) AF hex socket, 9.8 mm triangular socket and 9 mm winged key drive. They are also available with either a bright chrome or zinc plated finish.

 

 

 

BRX PLCs Are Do-More Driven: 10 Ways It’s Better With BRX PLCs
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BRX PLCs Are Do-More Driven: 10 Ways It’s Better With BRX PLCs

What would you expect to pay for a PLC with built-in data logging, integrated motion control, customizable communications ports, and expansion capabilities? If you said a few thousand, then you are definitely in the right place. If you said a few hundred, then you’ve been here before! The BRX PLC platform, with the proven Do-more! DM1 technology, raises the bar on getting the most out of your PLC dollar.

 

 

 

Dura-Con / Cinch Connectivity Solutions Micro-D Connector Savers
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Dura-Con / Cinch Connectivity Solutions Micro-D Connector Savers

Dura-Con / Cinch Connectivity Solutions Micro-D Connector Savers are designed to significantly reduce damage to already mounted Dura-Con Connectors during routine system tests. Dura-Con / Cinch Micro-D Connector Savers eliminate the numerous mating and unmating cycles experienced by connectors on test harnesses. Connector Savers are available in all-plastic or in a metal shell.

 

 

 

SCHURTER: 3-Phase High Performance EMC Filter Fits in Tight Industrial Spaces
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SCHURTER: 3-Phase High Performance EMC Filter Fits in Tight Industrial Spaces

SCHURTER recently introduced the FMBC EP double-stage filter family for 3 phase systems. The filter packs in high performance in a compact package, ideally suited for today’s space constrained machine and industrial plant construction. Versions with high nominal voltages are particularly suited for a wide field of applications. Space is scarce in control cabinets for 3-phase industrial applications.

 

 

 

The New S8 IO-Link Sensors Enhance Detection and Reduce Total Cost of Ownership
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The New S8 IO-Link Sensors Enhance Detection and Reduce Total Cost of Ownership

Datalogic was recently pleased to announce the new S8 IO-Link sensor models. These sensors come in two models, featuring specific advantages: for example, the S8-B53 model features a polarized retro-reflective function with coaxial optics and laser emission, representing the best solution for customers needing to rely on a high detection precision at long distance, including on very small objects.

 

 

 

Vishay Intertechnology Launches Industry’s First 4-Quadrant Silicon PIN Photodiode in Surface-Mount Package, Qualified for Automotive Applications
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Vishay Intertechnology Launches Industry’s First 4-Quadrant Silicon PIN Photodiode in Surface-Mount Package, Qualified for Automotive Applications

The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced the industry’s first 4-quadrant silicon PIN photodiode in a standard surface-mount package, qualified for automotive applications. Combining high photo sensitivity with low 0.1 % crosstalk and virtually no tolerance between its segments, the Vishay Semiconductors K857PE enables a variety of sensor and control applications for the automotive, consumer, and industrial markets.

 

 

 

Bel Power Solutions Announces 600 W ABC601 AC-DC Open Frame Power Supplies
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Bel Power Solutions Announces 600 W ABC601 AC-DC Open Frame Power Supplies

Bel Power Solutions announces the ABC601 Series of open frame power supplies which are ideal for both industrial and medical applications and are available in a variety of single output voltages. The ABC601 Series provides a steady 600 W of regulated DC power through the full 85 to 305 VAC input range with 800 W, 10 s peak capability. The series comes in 24, 28, 36 and 48 VDC standard output voltages and in two packages, U-frame chassis or enclosed, with a front-mounted fan, offering 12 and 5 VSB standby outputs and a full set of protection features.

 

 

 

Beckhoff: TF3800 – TC3 Machine Learning Inference Engine
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Beckhoff: TF3800 – TC3 Machine Learning Inference Engine

Beckhoff offers a machine learning (ML) solution that is seamlessly integrated into TwinCAT 3. Building on established standards, it brings to ML applications the advantages of system openness familiar from PC-based control. In addition, the TwinCAT solution supports the execution of the machine learning models in real time. Its capabilities provide machine builders with an optimum foundation for enhancing machine performance.

 

 

 

Beckhoff: ELM72xx EtherCAT Terminal – Compact Drive Technology in a Robust Metal Housing
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Beckhoff: ELM72xx EtherCAT Terminal – Compact Drive Technology in a Robust Metal Housing

The new ELM72xx EtherCAT Terminals are fully functional servo drives in a robust metal housing that deliver an output current (Irms) of up to 16 A at 48 V DC for the power supply. They expand the Beckhoff portfolio of compact drive technology in I/O terminal format and offer all of the current technology features together with increased performance and functionality compared with comparable EL series I/O designs.

 

 

 

How Omron’s FH Series Vision System Expands the Capabilities of Automated Inspections
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How Omron’s FH Series Vision System Expands the Capabilities of Automated Inspections

Manufacturers currently using manual processes for quality inspections are facing two major challenges. One is a rising demand for product quality, variety and reliability. The other is the need to protect workers from COVID-19 through social distancing on the manufacturing floor. Both are creating intense pressure to automate visual inspection needs.

 

 

 

Beckhoff: Compact and Universal 24/48 V DC Power Supplies – Power Supply Overview
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Beckhoff: Compact and Universal 24/48 V DC Power Supplies – Power Supply Overview

The comprehensive power supply portfolio offers single-phase and 3-phase DIN rail power supply units with output currents from 2.5 A to 40 A: from the PS1000 series for small, cost-optimized applications and the PS2000 series for the commonest standard applications to the PS3000 series for demanding 24 and 48 V DC applications.

 

 

 

Beckhoff: AL8000 Linear Motors – Highly Dynamic Linear Motors With Flexible, Modular Design
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Beckhoff: AL8000 Linear Motors – Highly Dynamic Linear Motors With Flexible, Modular Design

Backed by a wealth of expertise in the development of rotary servomotors, Beckhoff has added an innovative product to its portfolio in the area of drive technology. This new generation of high‐performance and modular linear motors was developed in cooperation with its dynamically growing subsidiary Fertig Motors. The new AL8000 product family is based on a modular system design consisting of linear motors and magnetic plates.

 

 

 

New Safety Switch from Rockwell Automation Provides Interlocking on All Types of Guard Doors
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New Safety Switch from Rockwell Automation Provides Interlocking on All Types of Guard Doors

The new Allen-Bradley Guardmaster 440G-EZ electromagnetic interlocking switch can help protect people, processes and equipment. By providing the physical interlocking of guard doors, the safety switch allows access to a potentially hazardous area only when the area is safe. This can help keep people safe and protect a process from unplanned downtime to improve productivity and efficiency.

 

 

 

Phoenix Contact: Unmanaged POE Switches With Isolation
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Phoenix Contact: Unmanaged POE Switches With Isolation

Phoenix Contact is expanding its line of unmanaged switches. With galvanically isolated Power over Ethernet, the new 5-Port and 8-Port switches will deliver and outperform existing current POE switches. The new switches will be easily mountable using DIN-rail mounting and fuctions with both SELV and PELV power supplies.

 

 

 

AutomationDirect Adds Expanded Communications and Discrete I/O Capabilities for the BRX PLC
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AutomationDirect Adds Expanded Communications and Discrete I/O Capabilities for the BRX PLC

Expansion modules snap onto the side of any BRX Micro PLC Unit (MPU) or BRX Remote I/O controller. Newly added BRX discrete I/O modules include 5, 8, and 16-point relay output modules (starting at $55) with Form A (SPST) and Form C (SPDT) options; 16-point 2-5 VDC discrete input and output modules (starting at $55); a 16-point 2-5 VDC discrete combination input/output module, etc.

 

 

 

B&R Automation: New Freedom Through It-OT Integration
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B&R Automation: New Freedom Through It-OT Integration

The enhanced crossover Operating System (exOS) makes it possible to use any Linux code within B&R systems. This gives machine builders unprecedented freedom in the design of their automation solutions. Code written in high-level languages like C++, Python and JavaScript can be easily integrated in the machine application.