Automotive

Phoenix Contact: PTFIX 6 Distribution Block
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Phoenix Contact: PTFIX 6 Distribution Block

Phoenix Contact introduces the PTFIX 6 Distribution Block from the PTFIX family of ready-to-connect distribution and collection blocks with 4, 6, 12, and 18 terminal points as well as single blocks with two terminal points, available in 11 colors for safe and intuitive installation. The PTFIX blocks are available in nominal cross-sections of 1.5 mm², 2.5 mm², 4 mm², and 10 mm², and the low insertion forces of the Push-in connection technology allows the easy and direct insertion of rigid and flexible conductors with ferrules starting from 0.25 mm².

Belden: BEETLE Single Pair Ethernet Lite Managed Switch
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Belden: BEETLE Single Pair Ethernet Lite Managed Switch

The Lumberg Automation BEETLE Lite Managed Switch supports the transition to future-ready networks built using Single Pair Ethernet (SPE), supporting seamless sensor-to-cloud connectivity. As industrial environments grow in complexity, enterprises have opportunities to connect more field devices and gather more data. However, they need to consider space and weight constraints and simplify network infrastructure where possible. SPE supports this goal by allowing connectivity via a single pair of wires rather than the two or four pairs required by standard Ethernet.

Rockwell Automation: Finite Scheduler Provides a Smarter Way to Manage Manufacturing Production Schedules
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Rockwell Automation: Finite Scheduler Provides a Smarter Way to Manage Manufacturing Production Schedules

Rockwell Automation introduces Finite Scheduler, an update to its software portfolio to help customers modernize their production scheduling with reliable and responsive finite capacity capabilities. Utilizing data from the manufacturing process, Finite Scheduler was built to improve scheduling accuracy, increase throughput and drive on-time delivery.

Schneider Electric: SpaceLogic AS-B Automation Server
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Schneider Electric: SpaceLogic AS-B Automation Server

SpaceLogic AS-B Automation Server (formerly known as SmartX AS-B Server) is at the core of an EcoStruxure BMS. It is a powerful device with built-in power supply and flexible on-board I/O that can act as a stand-alone server and also monitor and manage field bus devices. With a smaller form factor and all-in-one design, the SpaceLogic AS-B server provides a cost effective control solution that minimizes your total installation costs.

AutomationDirect: WAGO ECO2 Series Power Supplies
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AutomationDirect: WAGO ECO2 Series Power Supplies

AutomationDirect has recently added WAGO Eco2 series power supplies that offer performance and value, featuring high efficiency and a compact, space-saving design, making them ideal for space-limited applications. These economical power supplies provide reliable performance and long service life for a variety of applications such as industrial automation, building management systems, machine control, and robotics.

Banner Engineering: Q2X Miniature Photoelectric Sensor
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Banner Engineering: Q2X Miniature Photoelectric Sensor

Banner announces two new modes to the Q2X series of miniature photoelectric sensors: Laser Measurement and the Fixed-Field. The Q2X Laser Measurement sensor’s powerful beam can measure farther with the industry’s longest sensing range for a sensor in a compact housing, while the Q2X Fixed-Field sensor simplifies installation with no configurations or setup required.

Emerson: New PACSystems IPC 2010 Compact PC Built to Connect Industrial Floor to Cloud
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Emerson: New PACSystems IPC 2010 Compact PC Built to Connect Industrial Floor to Cloud

Emerson has recently announced the new PACSystems IPC 2010 Compact Industrial PC (IPC), a rugged industrial computer designed to handle a wide range of machine and discrete part manufacturing automation applications. The new solution is designed to serve manufacturing sites and OEM machine builders who need a ruggedized, compact, durable IPC to cost-effectively support their Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and other digital transformation initiatives.

Banner Engineering: AC Voltage Sensor – Continuously Monitor Voltage to Gain Insights on Plant and Equipment Performance
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Banner Engineering: AC Voltage Sensor – Continuously Monitor Voltage to Gain Insights on Plant and Equipment Performance

Get a more comprehensive view of equipment and overall plant health while improving the accuracy of power calculations with Banner’s new AC Voltage Sensor. Sensor data is easily accessed via the Modbus RTU interface and is pre-scaled to simplify the commissioning process. Monitoring the power consumption of equipment is further simplified when used with Banner’s Asset Monitoring Gateway with SNAP ID and AC current sensors; together, they provide a turn-key power monitoring solution without any programming necessary to get started. The AC Voltage Sensor also works great within Banner’s Snap Signal condition monitoring ecosystem.

Rockwell Automation: ASEM 6300 Industrial Computers and Monitors Provide Protection and Visibility
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Rockwell Automation: ASEM 6300 Industrial Computers and Monitors Provide Protection and Visibility

ASEM 6300 Industrial PCs are available in box and panel form and allow for greater customization. Innovation with FactoryTalk Optix software and seamless deployment to HMI solutions is available withthe ASEM 6300 device that best fits customer needs. ASEM 6300 Industrial PCs are one of the solutions in the new FactoryTalk Optix portfolio. The FactoryTalk Optix portfolio allows users to choose their own technology mix, where for the first time, Rockwell Automation customers can use visualization software to design HMI applications that can natively work with both Rockwell Automation and third-party controllers and display a choice of hardware from either Rockwell Automation or a third-party.

IDEC: FC6A MicroSmart PLC
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IDEC: FC6A MicroSmart PLC

The MicroSmart FC6A series is available in two types of CPUs: Plus and All-in-One. The Plus type has a dual RJ45 Ethernet port, embedded web server functions and the capability to expand up to 2060 I/O, while the All-in-One type has an embedded serial port and RJ45 Ethernet port capable of expanding up to 520 I/O. The next generation IDEC MicroSmart FC6A Plus PLC stretches performance beyond micro PLC limits. With its 2,060 I/O capacity, this PLC can control large machines or entire small-scale manufacturing facilities, providing more capabilities for even the most demanding applications.

Littelfuse: 59177 Series Ultra-Miniature Overmolded Reed Switch Solution for Space-Constrained Designs
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Littelfuse: 59177 Series Ultra-Miniature Overmolded Reed Switch Solution for Space-Constrained Designs

Littelfuse, Inc. introduces the 59177 Series ultra-miniature overmolded reed switch, offering designers unparalleled flexibility for space-constrained applications. With its compact design and low power consumption, the 59177 Series reed switch provides a reliable solution for various high-speed switching applications. The 59177 Series reed switch boasts an ultra-miniature size of 9.0 mm x 2.5 mm x 2.4 mm (0.354” x 0.098‘’ x 0.094”), making it the smallest overmolded reed switch in the Littelfuse product portfolio. Despite its tiny footprint, this switch can handle up to 170 Vdc or 0.25 A at up to 10 W, ensuring optimal performance in demanding applications.

Smart Access Web Server Module
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Siemens: Sinamics V20 Smart Access Web Server Module

Siemens announces the launch of its Sinamics V20 Smart Access web server module, designed to mount directly onto the drive, transforming a mobile device or laptop into a virtual operator panel for drive control.  By providing a wi-fi hot spot, the wireless connection on this module facilitates setup, programming, commissioning, production monitoring and maintenance on a variety of machines and production equipment. 

ABB: AC500-eCo V3 PLC
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ABB: AC500-eCo V3 PLC

The AC500-eCo V3 from ABB is a range of compact PLCs providing functionality for cost-effective applications. AC500-eCo V3 is a ready-to-go solution with all necessary components onboard ready for entry-level automation solutions. The CPUs come in three performance classes: Basic, Standard and Pro. New smart elements on the CPUs make them easy to adapt to the requirements of the target application. Start from small and extremely cost-sensitive stand-alone applications and feel comfortable with the ability to seamlessly adapt the PLC to the next level of machine innovation.

Murrelektronik: Emparro HD – Perfect for Extreme Ambient Conditions
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Murrelektronik: Emparro HD – Perfect for Extreme Ambient Conditions

The Emparro HD switched power supply is designed for use in particularly tough environments to guaran-tee a reliable supply of electricity. The preferred application areas for Emparro HD are areas in which power supply units may be installed in a control cabinet, but are still exposed to a variety of external influences, for example on spreaders (lifting equipment for moving containers), construction cranes, and systems of internal conveyor technology. The power supply units are often found on movable parts and are exposed to high induction voltages or weather elements, like extreme temperatures and high air humidity.

SEW-EURODRIVE: Control Cards & Controllers for Control Cabinet Installations
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SEW-EURODRIVE: Control Cards & Controllers for Control Cabinet Installations

As an operator of complex systems, you need to ensure that different motion sequences, multiple axes, and various drives are precisely coordinated with one another The efficiency of your production depends on this. In order to ensure this required intelligent coordination, you also need both intelligent and reliable control technology. The control cards from SEW-EURODRIVE’s controller hardware portfolio have been precisely tailored to meet this requirement. Control cabinet installation units are used wherever users are required to implement centrally processed applications.

Siemens: SITOP PSU4200 – Fresh Power for Your Basic Applications
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Siemens: SITOP PSU4200 – Fresh Power for Your Basic Applications

Quickly assembled, easy to operate, capable, and reliable – that’s the SITOP PSU4200, the new generation of basic power supplies. Available in six 1- or 3-phase 24 V units from 3 to 20 A, this solution meets all basic needs and is not only reasonably priced but also reliable and efficient, thanks to its compact dimensions and no lateral clearances, even in the smallest control panel.