Automotive

6 Reasons for KEB PROFINET Servo Drives
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6 Reasons for KEB PROFINET Servo Drives

Since KEB is a German-based company, they have a long history connecting their PROFIBUS and PROFINET drive products with Siemens PLCs.  KEB’s PROFINET offering now extends to the next generation S6 Servo Drive and F6 VFD product lines. KEB’s customers choose KEB PROFINET servo drives for a number of reasons. Customer feedback shows they value KEB’s direct support from engineers, good value (price vs. performance), and a lot of technical features built into the KEB product as standard.

 

 

 

Weidmuller: New AAP 11 & 12 Control Voltage Distribution Terminal Block for Space Saving Requirements
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Weidmuller: New AAP 11 & 12 Control Voltage Distribution Terminal Block for Space Saving Requirements

Weidmuller has recently introduced a new terminal block offering to provide an alternate solution managing control voltage distribution for Machinery/Controls equipment within the Process and Power Generation Industries. The AAP 11&12 double output control voltage terminal series is designed to reduce cabinet space, when compared to traditional terminal setups by 30-40% and is ideally suited for applications where there is limited panel space.

 

 

 

ASi-5 Digital Module With 16 I/Os: Maximum Flexibility & Channel-Specific Diagnostics
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ASi-5 Digital Module With 16 I/Os: Maximum Flexibility & Channel-Specific Diagnostics

Gain maximum flexibility in your application with the new self-configuring 16 I/O digital module by Bihl+Wiedemann (BWU4230). The 16 digital signals of the ASi-5 slave can be distributed as required – e.g. to 12 proximity sensors and 4 valves in an application with packaging technology. The IP67 module is ideally suited for high I/O densities.

 

 

 

Emerson Introduces Industry’s First Pneumatic Valve System with Embedded Wireless Connectivity
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Emerson Introduces Industry’s First Pneumatic Valve System with Embedded Wireless Connectivity

Emerson has recently introduced a wireless automatic recovery module (ARM) for its AVENTICS G3 electronic fieldbus platform that makes it easy for technicians to perform pneumatic valve system commissioning and diagnostics from a mobile phone, tablet or laptop computer.

 

 

 

TF3800 Integrates New Analytical Functionalities for Machine Learning
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TF3800 Integrates New Analytical Functionalities for Machine Learning

The convergence of machine learning and industrial automation gives access to unprecedented capabilities. All inputs, outputs and internal data made available by the automation controller can be processed by a SVM algorithm in TwinCAT 3. This can improve the quality of the produced goods but also allows to make a classification of the machine’s state of operations.

 

 

 

Multilayer Perceptrons (MLPs) for Machine Learning Are Now Available in TwinCAT 3 – TF3810
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Multilayer Perceptrons (MLPs) for Machine Learning Are Now Available in TwinCAT 3 – TF3810

The open format ONNX is integrated into TwinCAT 3 and supports data scientists and automation engineers to cooperate more efficiently. The neural network models are developed with well-known machine learning frameworks and passed on to TwinCAT 3 using the ONNX standard format.

 

 

 

NovaTech: Modular Distributed Event Recorders
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NovaTech: Modular Distributed Event Recorders

The Bitronics M871 (Single Line, Dual Bus) and M872 (Dual Line, Dual Bus) IEDs provide a complete solution for monitoring and recording in substation applications. They provide a scalable, low-cost distributed disturbance recording solution that meets all three PRC-002 requirements in a single unit and supports peer-to-peer GOOSE messaging for cross-triggering without hard-wired contacts.

 

 

 

M12 Push-Pull Connector Interview: Finally a Consensus on the M12 PushPull?
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M12 Push-Pull Connector Interview: Finally a Consensus on the M12 PushPull?

After a lengthy period of connector manufacturers pursuing various approaches with regard to M12 PushPull locks, IEC 61076-2-010 is now finally bringing a system that is consistent across the industry. Or at least that is the opinion held by Dirk-Peter Post, Head of Global Product Management Circular Interface Connectors, Harting Electronics, and Jürgen Sahm, Senior Specialist Product Marketing Circular Connectors, Phoenix Contact, in this interview.

 

 

 

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TTI Expands Customer Efficiency Through API Integration

TTI, Inc., a distributor of electronic components, was pleased to recently introduce a suite of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), making it possible for engineering and procurement customers to access inventory, pricing information, and place orders in real time.

 

 

 

New Allen-Bradley FLEX 5000 HART I/O Saves Design and Maintenance Time
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New Allen-Bradley FLEX 5000 HART I/O Saves Design and Maintenance Time

Design and controls engineers can now more easily access, configure and manage HART devices using the new Allen-Bradley FLEX 5000 highly integrated HART I/O modules. The simplified programming experience, available with the Studio 5000 Logix Designer application, can help simplify design, maintenance and operational productivity.

 

 

 

Weidmuller’s topGuard Electric Load Monitoring
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Weidmuller’s topGuard Electric Load Monitoring

In industrial IoT, all the components of a production environment are interconnected via a digital infrastructure and must therefore be capable of communicating with each other – the power supplies included. This why Weidmüller’s PROtop devices also feature the topGUARD load monitoring system and a plug-in communication interface. topGUARD is a modular electronic load output system comprising a feed-in module and several connected output modules.

 

 

 

Phoenix Contact: Single Pair Ethernet
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Phoenix Contact: Single Pair Ethernet

The new Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) connector system from Phoenix Contact can lower applied costs and help future-proof networks. As engineers design smarter machines, buildings, and factories, SPE will be a key technology in an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) ecosystem. The first available products include IP20 and IP67 PCB-mount device and panel feed-through connectors, along with patch cables. The IP67 products are designed to the popular M8 connector style.

 

 

 

The Ultimate Guide To Generator Connection Boxes: Uses, Safety Information and More
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The Ultimate Guide To Generator Connection Boxes: Uses, Safety Information and More

A sudden power outage can be a critical issue for businesses and organizations. If something happens to the power, then it’s important to get things up and running as soon as possible. For example, a construction company that is working in a remote or isolated location may be at risk for power outages. A back-up generator will minimize the risk of the operation losing power and the project getting significantly delayed.