General Manufacturing

Altech: CP Series Terminal Blocks With Push-In Connection Technology
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Altech: CP Series Terminal Blocks With Push-In Connection Technology

Altech Corporation introduces the CP Series of DIN Rail terminal blocks. It features push-in technology for tool-less wiring of solid wires and flexible wires with ferrules. The CP Series features the industry’s thinnest terminal block of a mere 3.5 mm wide. By increasing wiring density over wider blocks, applications that are space-constrained become more viable. Other key capabilities of the CP Series include stainless steel push-in springs, no special tool needed for pushbutton release of wires.

Altech: Cx Family Wide Range of Sensor and Actuator Connectors & Cables
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Altech: Cx Family Wide Range of Sensor and Actuator Connectors & Cables

Altech Corporation introduces the Cx Family of sensor and actuator connectors and cables. The Cx Family includes Altech’s CB Series of molded sensor and actuator cables, CN Series field-wired connectors and CP Series panel feed-through connectors. Overall the Cx Family includes M8, M12 connectors, cable assemblies and cordsets as well as bulkhead connectors, 3-, 4-, 5-, 8- and 12-pole versions, male and female Connectors, custom cable lengths, PVC cables or PUR and TPE cables.

Siemens: NEMA 1 and UL Type 1 Wall-Mounting Kits for G-Series Drive Platform
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Siemens: NEMA 1 and UL Type 1 Wall-Mounting Kits for G-Series Drive Platform

Siemens has recently announced the availability of wall-mounting kits for its Sinamics G120C and G120 PM240-2 modular drives.  These low-cost kits allow easy, fast installation of the drives and conform to NEMA 1 and UL Type 1 standards for interior applications.  These wall-mount kits are designed in accordance with UL 61800-5-1 standards for AC drives.

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.

Hammond Manufacturing: 1481SDH Series Deep Hinged HMI Cover Kits
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Hammond Manufacturing: 1481SDH Series Deep Hinged HMI Cover Kits

Introducing the 1481SDH Series Deep Hinged HMI Cover Kits from Hammond Manufacturing. These extra deep kits are designed to provide protection and easy access to components and equipment installed inside an enclosure, with your choice of 14 gauge mild steel or 316L stainless steel frames. These HMI cover kits maintain the environmental protection levels of enclosures; the painted mild steel maintains Type 4 and 12, while stainless steel maintains Type 4, 4X and 12.

Siemens: NEMA 30mm Pushbuttons
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Siemens: NEMA 30mm Pushbuttons

The Siemens family of 30mm pilot devices and pushbuttons are designed to stand up to the punishing water, dust and oil environments of American manufacturing, offering three classes of sophistication: Sleek 30mm designed pushbuttons, Standard duty control stations, hazardous location pilot devices, oiltight pilot devices, and break glass emergency stations.

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.