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.
Parker Hannifin, as part of its global focus on factory automation, recently announced the release of a revolutionary network portal, The PCH Network Portal. The PCH Network Portal provides the opportunity to minimize machine costs, shorten start-up time and offers built in features to help reduce end user downtime in factory environments. The PCH Network Portal is a new approach to ethernet communication modules that redefines and revolutionizes machine I/O architecture (inputs and outputs).
Inroducing the WISKA stainless steel cable gland SPRINT ESSKV 12 – 10069000, which provides excellent security in cable management applications, along with excellent IP68 / IP69K ingress protection.
AutomationDirect offers 300V UL Instrumentation Cable available with 16 AWG, 18 AWG or 20 AWG conductors in 1, 2, 4, or 8 twisted pairs with an overall shield or in 2, 4, or 8 individually shielded twisted pairs with an overall shield. The overall shielded cables have an aluminum/polyester foil shield with 100% coverage and a tinned copper continuous drain wire for protection against external electrical noise interference.
Littelfuse, Inc. recently introduced the MITI-7 Series Ultra-Miniature Reed Switch, a Form A (single-pole, single-throw normally open or SPST-NO) switch that’s hermetically sealed in a 7mm-long glass envelope. The MITI-7 Series offers sensitivity options ranging from 6 AT to 20 AT, far wider than existing magnetic switches of comparable size, which were limited to a range of just 6 AT to 10 AT.
As an all-around power supply, SITOP PSU6200 offers a broad selection of power supply units for a wide range of applications and currents – with a uniform design and uniform handling of all device versions. The consistent product family offers you suitable 1-and 3-phase power supplies and add-on modules for comprehensive, all-round protection – for different current and voltage intensities.
The newly developed products target the growing need for suitable, reliable circular connectors in many applications including lighting and test and measurement instrumentation. The Series 670 are 5-pin subminiature connectors with a bayonet closure and a cable bushing from 3.5 to 5.0mm. The flange-type socket is provided with soldered and dip-soldered contacts.
Ideal for automotive, panel and control applications in a wide range of industries, the 12mm SFS Series tact switch provides soft sound with positive haptic feeling.
The RAFIX 20 FS+ illuminated pushbutton switch is now available in stainless steel with ring lighting design for harsh environment applications.
BittWare, a Molex company, recently unveiled the IA-840F, the company’s first Intel Agilex-based FPGA card designed to deliver significant performance-per-watt improvements for next-generation data center, networking and edge compute workloads. Agilex FPGAs deliver up to 40% higher performance or up to 40% lower power, depending on application requirements.
Pepperl+Fuchs is expanding its factory automation portfolio and has acquired the USi ultrasonic safety sensor from Mayser GmbH & Co. KG, a renowned supplier of products and system solutions, many of which are relevant to safety engineering. This ultrasonic sensor with safety certification in accordance with EN ISO 13849 category 3 PL d—the only sensor of its kind in the world—reinforces Pepperl+Fuchs’ position as a market provider in ultrasonic sensors and safety applications.
As part of the Digital Enterprise SPS Dialog, Siemens is launching Analyze MyDrives Edge, its first edge application for drives. The company is thus demonstrating in concrete terms how edge computing can make Sinamics drive systems even more intelligent and what benefits users and machine builders can derive from it.
With “Control Panel Design” Siemens Smart Infrastructure has integrated new electrical planning features into TIA Selection Tool, the Siemens configuration and ordering software. This makes electrical pre-planning completely digital. Now, electrical planners can design and dimension the main electrical components of a machine quickly, easily, and in accordance with IEC and UL standards.
Versatile, durable and resistant to environmental degradation, RS PRO presents high quality PVC cable markers. Designed for the easy labelling of terminated cables, the clip on markers allow users to create legends simply. For in situ cables from 1.9mm to 3.8mm, these markers are white with black characters or numbers.
Introducing the K8DT-AS single-phase current relay from Omron, which can detect errors in motors and other equipment through current changes, and can be used in either overcurrent or undercurrent mode.
Panduit will be introducing a new line of Single Pair Ethernet connectivity at Rockwell Automation Fair 2020. Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) is a newly standardized communication technology that extends 2- and 4- pair ethernet to devices for both industrial control and building automation. It provides an evolution in device connectivity by standardizing how devices can integrate into existing software platforms without gateways.
