Data & Security

Phoenix Contact: Zero-Cut Block for DIN Rail Cutters – Fast and Precise Cuts for DIN Rail Perforation Alignment
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Phoenix Contact: Zero-Cut Block for DIN Rail Cutters – Fast and Precise Cuts for DIN Rail Perforation Alignment

Phoenix Contact’s new zero-cut block optimizes tedious measuring when aligning perforation holes in DIN rail. The accessory to the DIN rail cutters enables quick, repeatable cuts, reducing errors and waste and saving time. An adjustable slide makes it easy to set zero-cut conditions for a fast, efficient cutting process. The adapter is designed for perforated DIN rail types NS 35/7,5, NS 35/15, and NS 15.

OKW: Versatile MINI-DATA-BOX Sensor Enclosures Range Expanded To 40 Standard Options
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OKW: Versatile MINI-DATA-BOX Sensor Enclosures Range Expanded To 40 Standard Options

OKW’s MINI-DATA-BOX sensor enclosures are now available in 40 standard permutations – reducing the need for customization. These fast-fit, ‘go anywhere’ enclosures are ideal for IoT/IIoT, smart logistics, peripherals, interfaces, automation, environmental technology, measurement and control, security/monitoring and ICT. Their compact size and ergonomic contours also make them popular for wearable electronics.

Acromag
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Acromag Adds RESTful API Support to Ethernet Remote I/O Modules

Acromag’s BusWorks® NT series remote I/O modules now offer a RESTful API (Representational State Transfer Application Program Interface) to simplify development of web-based services. The NT I/O module system firmware embeds the API to support reading/writing of I/O data. Web services can use HTTP POST and GET requests to exchange information with the NT’s I/O…

Emerson: New NI cDAQ-9187/cDAQ-9183 Ethernet Chassis and NI 9204 Input Module
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Emerson: New NI cDAQ-9187/cDAQ-9183 Ethernet Chassis and NI 9204 Input Module

Emerson has recently unveiled the latest additions to its data acquisition (DAQ) lineup, introducing the NI cDAQ-9187 and cDAQ-9183 Ethernet chassis and NI 9204 input module. Along with a GitHub repository for NI FlexLogger DAQ software plug-ins, these new solutions provide cost-effective options for deploying high-performance test and measurement systems over Ethernet. The cDAQ-9187 and cDAQ-9813 chassis are the first entry-level Ethernet solutions in Emerson’s NI CompactDAQ family of hardware. The accompanying NI-9204 ±10-volt input module offers a lower channel count and a more affordable alternative to one of Emerson’s most popular DAQ modules.

Phoenix Contact: Catan Building Automation Controller
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Phoenix Contact: Catan Building Automation Controller

Building engineers can simplify room automation projects in hospitals, data centers, and commercial buildings with the new Catan controller family from Phoenix Contact. Catan is programmed with Phoenix Contact’s Emalytics software based on the Niagara 4 framework. This makes it easy to integrate with new and existing building management systems using communications protocols such as BACnet, KNX, Modbus, MQTT, OPC UA, and more.

Stahlin Enclosures: Polycarbonate Replacement Covers – Durability Meets Convenience
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Stahlin Enclosures: Polycarbonate Replacement Covers – Durability Meets Convenience

The folks at Stahlin are excited to introduce their Polycarbonate Replacement Covers, designed exclusively for PolyStar and PolySlim enclosures. That’s because Stahlin understands the importance of having reliable, easy-to-install solutions for your enclosure needs. Whether you need a replacement or spare, these covers offer superior protection, durability, and unmatched convenience.

Pfannenberg Highlights Range of Thermostat Products – Perfect the Right Temperature and Keep Electrical Enclosures Dry with the Right Thermostat
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Pfannenberg Highlights Range of Thermostat Products – Perfect the Right Temperature and Keep Electrical Enclosures Dry with the Right Thermostat

Pfannenberg, Inc. highlights its thermostat products, including the tried and true FLZ 510-530 Series and FLZ 541-543 Series, now featuring universal temperature control dials with both Fahrenheit and Celsius ranges. Pfannenberg thermostats provide an essential temperature control solution to maintain optimal conditions for control cabinets, reducing maintenance, saving time, and cutting costs.

Leviton Introduces Two New Steel Tape Armored ADVENTUM Fiber Optic Cables for EMEA, LAC, and APAC – Available in North America
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Leviton Introduces Two New Steel Tape Armored ADVENTUM Fiber Optic Cables for EMEA, LAC, and APAC – Available in North America

Leviton is excited to announce the launch of two ADVENTUM Central Dry Tube cables: Fire Survival and RailSafe Steel Tape Armor. These cables prioritize safety, delivering exceptional fire performance, top-tier efficiency, and a robust return on infrastructure investment for where low smoke or CPR requirements are specified. ADVENTUM Fire Survival is an indoor cable, engineered to ensure critical data transmission during fire emergencies. Meanwhile, ADVENTUM RailSafe cables adhere to comprehensive standards, including the London Underground’s LUL S-1085 specification.

OKW’s Updated NET-BOX: Ideal for Wall-Mounted Iot/Iiot Electronics
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OKW’s Updated NET-BOX: Ideal for Wall-Mounted Iot/Iiot Electronics

Growth in Industry 4.0, Smart Factory, IoT/IIoT and automation is driving demand for OKW’s updated NET-BOX wall-mount enclosures. Slim, stylish NET-BOX is now available with IP 65 protection. It is ideal for building management, central control systems, data acquisition, data systems engineering, gateways, measurement, supervision terminals and medical/wellness devices. NET-BOX’s simple three-part assembly comprizes a bottom part, a curved front cover and a front lid that conceals connectors and cables. This smart design offers plenty of room for electronics and interfaces. No fixing screws are visible at the front, enhancing the enclosures’ aesthetics.

Russelectric, A Siemens Business, Highlights Advanced Microgrid Controls Solution for Enhanced Power Resiliency in Critical Sectors
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Russelectric, A Siemens Business, Highlights Advanced Microgrid Controls Solution for Enhanced Power Resiliency in Critical Sectors

Russelectric, A Siemens Business, highlights its Advanced Microgrid Controls Solution, an integrated hardware and software platform designed to optimize facility power management and enhance resiliency in critical sectors. This comprehensive solution may present significant benefits, including energy cost reduction, carbon footprint minimization, and improved business continuity during grid outages.

OKW: TOPTEC Universal Enclosures – Perfect for PCBs With Protruding Connectors
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OKW: TOPTEC Universal Enclosures – Perfect for PCBs With Protruding Connectors

OKW reports strong interest in its TOPTEC universal plastic enclosures following the electronica 2024 trade fair in Munich. TOPTEC allows PCBs with protruding connectors and interfaces to be mounted directly into the case. Applications include monitoring, signalling equipment, control systems, medical/wellness devices, computer peripherals, IoT and IIoT. These versatile ABS (UL 94 HB) enclosures are ideal for desktop and wall-mount electronics. A fastening element (accessory) also enables TOPTEC to be fitted to DIN rails.

Eaton: xStorage Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) – Accelerate Decarbonization and Electrification for Commercial and Industrial Customers Across North America
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Eaton: xStorage Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) – Accelerate Decarbonization and Electrification for Commercial and Industrial Customers Across North America

Eaton has recently announced the xStorage battery energy storage system (BESS) to accelerate decarbonization projects and maximize the impact of onsite renewables. By providing the ability to strategically dispatch stored energy and operate independently from the electric grid, the solution can help communities and businesses reduce energy costs, lower carbon emissions and maintain power during utility outages. Energy storage is cornerstone to Eaton’s Everything as a Grid approach to the energy transition.

METCASE’s TECHNOMET-CONTROL HMI Enclosures Now Offer Seamless Wall Mounting
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METCASE’s TECHNOMET-CONTROL HMI Enclosures Now Offer Seamless Wall Mounting

METCASE’s premium TECHNOMET-CONTROL HMI enclosures for displays, touch screens and panel PCs can now be conveniently mounted in any suitable indoor location using a new wall mounting kit (accessory). The new kit allows the enclosures to be mounted on walls, machines and other flat surfaces to suit the user’s required location for their HMI system. Applications include industrial machine control, factory processing, security systems, test and measurement, point-of-sale, IIoT and detection equipment.

Weidmuller: Custom PLC Interface Module Program for Industry 4.0 Applications
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Weidmuller: Custom PLC Interface Module Program for Industry 4.0 Applications

Weidmuller USA has recently launched its Custom PLC Interface Modules program to improve device and field connectivity in a wide variety of Industry 4.0 applications. Designed to meet the specific application needs of a business, these new interface modules can be installed in control cabinets serving all industry sectors. In addition, Weidmuller offers complete engineering, prototype and production services for fully customized PLC modules. In addition to the Customer PLC Interface Module program, Weidmuller USA’s Engineering and Assembly Services located in Richmond, Va. also offers manual and automated DIN rail assembly, modified and assembled enclosures and custom automation and PV combiner box solutions.

OKW: COMTEC Plastic Enclosures for Touch Screens and Displays
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OKW: COMTEC Plastic Enclosures for Touch Screens and Displays

OKW’s COMTEC sloping-front plastic enclosures are increasingly being specified for electronic devices with a touch screen or display. Versatile COMTEC is ideal for a wide range of applications including data collection terminals, communications devices, access control/security, medical/wellness, laboratories, point-of-sale, measurement, control and industrial regulation. These modern desktop/wall-mount enclosures feature rounded contours and a recessed top that is inclined 10° for comfortable viewing and operation. There is a large area for mounting connectors and interfaces. The flat or raised base section can accommodate large components.