ABB Smart Buildings recently announced the release of FLXeon BACnet/IP automation control solutions to deliver powerful control, connectivity, and visualization for intelligent buildings. Cylon’s FLXeon, a connected IP controller line that includes the FBXi-X256 and the FBVi-2U4-4T controllers, provides powerful connectivity and advanced control monitoring and analysis for the smart building space.
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.
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.
Littelfuse announces energy-efficient, compact disconnect switches that quickly break or resume the flow of current safely. Offered in both 250 and 400 amperage ratings, the DC Disconnect Switch product line prevents shock hazards when isolating circuits or repairing systems.
Enhanced D6 Series keyswitch from C&K enables easy customization via distinctive visual illumination and positive tactile feedback.
TE Connectivity’s Power Versa-Lock 5.0 Rectangular Power Connectors are for wire-to-wire applications and offer a flexible power solution that provides a current rating of up to 15A. TE Power Versa-Lock 5.0 Connector series provides an optional IP67-rated perimeter interface and gang seals to offer waterproofing capabilities. The series offers a tab-and-receptacle contact design with four points of contact for higher reliability.
Gladiator miniature circuit breakers offer optimum and efficient protection for branch and control circuits up to 63 amps. The Gladiator series is available with B, C or D trip characteristics in accordance with UL 489. The Gladiator series units are DIN rail mountable and can be used in feeder and branch circuit applications.
More transducers and switches have been added to the AutomationDirect sensors lineup. ATCH series adaptive true RMS current transducers ($169.00) are designed to monitor electric heat zero-crossing burst fired SCR controllers. These transducers provide faster response than temperature sensors and are a simplified method to monitor pulsed waveforms and are ideal for electrical heater applications.
Timing relays are used in automation technology in order to compensate for errors caused by high clock rates. Short pulses are extended and are reliably identified by downstream control components. Various timing functions such as switch on and off delays, clock generator, and star/delta switch are available to users.
Phoenix Contact has increased the efficiency and power density of its popular STEP POWER power supplies. The third generation of STEP POWER keeps the same footprints as the previous version, measuring just 55 millimeters deep and with widths starting at just 18 millimeters. The STEP 3 power supplies were designed primarily for the building automation industry and have EN 60355-1 certification.
The EtherCAT plug-in modules in the EJ series from Beckhoff, the specialist in PC and EtherCATbased automation solutions, offer significant efficiency gains when it comes to implementing medium to high-volume series production runs. The plug-in modules are based electronically on the established EtherCAT Terminals. Owing to their electromechanical design, these modules can be plugged directly into an application-specific signal distribution board with the wiring level being relocated to the PCB backplane.
Remee Wire & Cable, a high-integrity manufacturer of electronic wire and cable for reliable performance, has recently added three new Access Control Cables to their line of Vigilance Security, Alarm and Control Cables. These composite cables feature a new low capacitance shielded cable and shielded plenum and riser-rated cables for outdoor use.
The Series RPME FlexiSENSE room pressure monitor is designed for low differential pressure applications that require pressure monitoring and alarming. This series is perfect for room pressure monitoring applications, including: clean manufacturing areas, clean rooms, research labs, and vivariums.
Connectivity between production and automation systems in process manufacturing and the Internet is constantly increasing. In order to fully protect manufacturing systems against cyberattack, B&R has further enhanced the user management features of the APROL process control system. Distributed, autonomous security cells provide simple yet efficient protection for systems against malicious software and attacks from hackers.
PC-based control technology from Beckhoff, which has already been used successfully for almost three decades in all areas of industrial automation, has become an integral component of intelligent building automation. The demands on the intelligence of buildings have increased constantly in recent years, such that the energy efficiency as well as a good “return on investment” is the priority.
