General Manufacturing

Pixus Releases Conduction-Cooled Version of OpenVPX Chassis Manager
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Pixus Releases Conduction-Cooled Version of OpenVPX Chassis Manager

Pixus Technologies, a provider of embedded computing and enclosure solutions, now offers a conduction-cooled model for their 3U OpenVPX Chassis Manager. Compliant to the VITA 46.11 specification for system management and to VITA 48.2 for mechanical design, the Tier 2 Pixus OpenVPX Chassis Manager monitors at least 6 temperature sensors and 10 fans with custom options available.

 

 

 

AX Enclosures: Now Also Ready for Outdoor Use
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AX Enclosures: Now Also Ready for Outdoor Use

Rittal is replacing its previous KS series with the new fibreglass enclosures AX and so completely redefining fibreglass enclosure technology. The development is based on Rittal’s technology for sheet steel and stainless-steel enclosures, which can be used to greatly simplify and speed up manufacturing processes in panel building and switchgear manufacturing. Now, for the first time, fibreglass enclosures also feature this system technology.

 

 

 

New Safety Module for Sensorless Standstill Detection of Drive Systems
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New Safety Module for Sensorless Standstill Detection of Drive Systems

If a machine or system is expected to produce potentially hazardous overtravel movements, a combination of safety interlock on the guard and standstill monitor in the switch cabinet can provide the requisite level of safety. The SSW303HV is the Schmersal Group’s latest sensorless standstill monitor, offering a significant improvement over its AZR and FWS series predecessors.

 

 

 

Yokogawa Releases CENTUM VP R6.08 Integrated Production Control System
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Yokogawa Releases CENTUM VP R6.08 Integrated Production Control System

On January 20, 2021, Yokogawa Electric Corporation announced that it would be releasing CENTUM VP R6.08, an enhanced version of the CENTUM VP integrated production control system for industrial plants, and released it two days later on January 22. CENTUM VP is a core product in the OpreX Control and Safety System solutions family. This release delivers enhancements that drastically reduce the amount of work needed to upgrade a control system’s CPU module, including a newly developed utility kit and standards certification for individual CPU modules.

 

 

 

Reliable Power and Performance to Meet the High Demands of Industrial Automation
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Reliable Power and Performance to Meet the High Demands of Industrial Automation

Modern-day automation places demands on the efficiency of each and every system. Balluff power supplies are designed by Balluff with control products in mind, so you can be sure they will integrate perfectly with your control suite.

 

 

 

GraceSense: Find Faults Before They Find You
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GraceSense: Find Faults Before They Find You

Electrical system breakdowns are a leading cause of equipment and business interruption losses. It’s a growing problem and the losses can be substantial. A common factor in determining the reliability and uptime of an electrical system is the condition and the availability of the power distribution equipment such as medium voltage and low voltage switchgear, transfer switches and MCCs used in the downstream.

 

 

 

Dold Timer Relays from AutomationDirect
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Dold Timer Relays from AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect has added new Dold timer relays, which provide timed control for industrial controls and building automation applications. The MK series timer relays are ideal for applications such as process, machine tool, and safety control. These timers are available as cyclic, off-delay, on-delay, and multi-function types, with models that include up to 8 functions in one unit.

 

 

 

Uline: Lockout/Tagout Kits
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Uline: Lockout/Tagout Kits

These lockout/tagout kits from Uline protect workers from serious injury.   –   Large deep carrying cases with reinforced latch. – Electrical Lockout / Tagout Kit – Lock out circuit – Breakers and wall switches. – Valve Lockout / Tagout Kit – Lock out water pipes that have gate and ball valves. – Kit Refills available.

 

 

 

Hammond Manufacturing: Type 4 Two Door Freestanding Enclosure
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Hammond Manufacturing: Type 4 Two Door Freestanding Enclosure

Designed to house electrical, electronic, hydraulic or pneumatic controls and instruments, the Type 4 two-door freestanding enclosure from Hammond Manufacturing provides protection where equipment may be hosed down or otherwise be very wet, or in specific applications.

 

 

 

IDEC: Smart Relays
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IDEC: Smart Relays

Get smart with the fully programmable IDEC SmartRelay, a compact, expandable CPU that can replace multiple timers, relays and counters. Each CPU houses a real-time clock and calendar, and supports optional expansion I/O modules to enhance your control and monitoring applications. Program and edit using either the on-board selection buttons and display interface, or our programming software, WindLGC.

 

 

 

Rockwell Automation Expands Kinetix 5100 Servo Drive and TLP Motor Pairing to 480V
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Rockwell Automation Expands Kinetix 5100 Servo Drive and TLP Motor Pairing to 480V

The Rockwell Automation Kinetix 5100 servo drive and Kinetix TLP servo motor standalone motion solution is now available in 480V for use in a wider range of OEM applications for packaging, converting, print and web, machine and assembly, and life sciences. The Kinetix 5100 servo system meets growing consumer demand for more product variety by providing a market-competitive motion-control offering for flexible, standalone machines.

 

 

 

Phoenix Contact PTFIX Series — CLIPLINE Complete Modular Terminal Block System: PT Push-in Family with Push-in Connection | Ready-to-Connect Distribution Blocks
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Phoenix Contact PTFIX Series — CLIPLINE Complete Modular Terminal Block System: PT Push-in Family with Push-in Connection | Ready-to-Connect Distribution Blocks

PTFIX distribution blocks with Push-in connection technology come ready to connect with different numbers of positions, mounting options, and colors. The new PTFIX distribution blocks are now available with a 4 mm2 Push-in connection and with various terminal points and mounting types. They are connection-ready and can be configured individually. The 2.5 mm2 terminal block range has been expanded by adding versions with just two terminal points.

 

 

 

Hammond Manufacturing: 1551V Series Snap-Fit Enclosures
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Hammond Manufacturing: 1551V Series Snap-Fit Enclosures

The 1551V miniature ventilated sensor enclosures from Hammond Manufacturing are designed to house sensors and small sub-systems installed in the manufacturing environment as part of IoT systems. While there is no relevant international standard, the 1551V enclosures are designed around the PCB sizes selected by leading sensor manufacturers for their latest generations of their products.

 

 

 

Datalogic Launches the New Skorpio X5, the Most Advanced Key-Based Mobile Computer
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Datalogic Launches the New Skorpio X5, the Most Advanced Key-Based Mobile Computer

Recently, Datalogic was pleased to announce the Skorpio X5, a new ultra-fast, high-performing key-based mobile computer featuring the largest multi-touch display in the Portable Data Terminal (PDT) market. Maintaining rapid, accurate and seamless data capture to provide real-time visibility is essential in applications like warehousing, fulfillment, inventory, store operations, shipping & receiving.

 

 

 

B&K Precision Introduces New Generation of Triple Output DC Power Supplies
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B&K Precision Introduces New Generation of Triple Output DC Power Supplies

B&K Precision recently announced the 9140 Series Triple Output Multi-Range DC Power Supplies. With three isolated and individually controllable outputs, the 9140 (32 V, 8 A) and 9141 (60 V, 4 A) provide up to 300 W of clean power with low ripple and noise or 100 W per channel in a compact 2U half-rack form factor. The front panel features a 4.3-inch LCD and unique output terminals that support sheathed banana plugs or spade lug type connectors.

 

 

 

Introducing the World’s First CIP Safety Over Ethernet/IP Safety Light Curtain
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Introducing the World’s First CIP Safety Over Ethernet/IP Safety Light Curtain

Industrial companies can help protect personnel and equipment with new presence-sensing safety light curtains from Rockwell Automation. The Allen-Bradley 450L GuardShield safety light curtains are designed to improve productivity and increase efficiency while helping provide personnel safety. This light curtain is the first product of its kind to provide CIP Safety over EtherNet/IP.