Industrial

Rockwell Automation: Enhanced ArmorBlock 5000 IO-Link Master Blocks Advance Automation Efficiency
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Rockwell Automation: Enhanced ArmorBlock 5000 IO-Link Master Blocks Advance Automation Efficiency

Manufacturers can further streamline operation processes and reduce deployment time with the release of an enhanced firmware and Add-on Profile (AOP) update in the Allen‑Bradley ArmorBlock 5000 IO-Link master blocks. The newly added features, coupled with the On-Machine capability, provide a significant boost in functionality and performance for applications within demanding industrial environments.

WAGO: 756 Series M8 and M12 Interconnecting Cables Now Available in Many Cable Lengths
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WAGO: 756 Series M8 and M12 Interconnecting Cables Now Available in Many Cable Lengths

WAGO is expanding its portfolio of sensor and actuator cables for I/O systems. The 756 Series M8 and M12 interconnecting cables are now available in pre-assembled form in many lengths between 0.3 and 20 meters. Custom cable lengths are also available upon request. The M8 and M12 cables are A-coded and available with pole numbers of 3, 4 and 5, so the right cable of the required length is now available for any I/O system for wiring sensors/actuators.

Carlo Gavazzi: DCT1, the DC Energy Transducer for Measurements in Fast Chargers
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Carlo Gavazzi: DCT1, the DC Energy Transducer for Measurements in Fast Chargers

The near future for EV charging applications is mainly based on fast, ultra-fast, and hyper-fast chargers. Therefore, there is an increasing need for reliable and accurate metering systems to avoid the outdated “charge-by-time method” or the upstream AC meters which can make the end user also pay for the system power losses. The DCT1 is Carlo Gavazzi’s first and most suitable response to this need. A very flexible, simple, compact, and easy-to-integrate solution for energy measurement in fast chargers.

METCASE: Compact MINIMET Instrument Enclosures Can Be Specified in Custom Versions
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METCASE: Compact MINIMET Instrument Enclosures Can Be Specified in Custom Versions

METCASE’s stylish MINIMET aluminum enclosures for compact desktop and portable electronics are now available in custom widths and depths, as well as with all the additional modifications the customer may need. Versatile MINIMET is ideal for applications including medical and wellness devices, test and measurement, industrial control, peripherals and interfaces, switchboxes, communications and laboratory equipment. These cost-effective instrument enclosures offer swift access to components thanks to their simple assembly.

3 Ways Blue e+ Simplifies Climate Control
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3 Ways the Blue e+ Filter Fan Simplifies Industrial Enclosure Climate Control

Simplified industrial enclosure cooling systems are rapidly rising up the ranks of priority for manufacturers as production environments continue to become more varied or diverse. While industrial filter fan cooling units can help manufacturers cut through the complexity of modern manufacturing via more streamlined, simplified design and operation, manufacturers still don’t fully realize the capacity of filter fan units to provide targeted cooling outputs that can keep pace with the speed and around-the-clock nature of today’s manufacturing landscape. However, Rittal’s new Blue e+ Filter Fan EC industrial cooling unit combines powerful, strategic cooling capabilities with the ability to both optimize productivity, reduce cooling costs, and decrease the chance of unplanned downtime.

Banner Engineering: R95C Hybrid IO-Link Hub
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Banner Engineering: R95C Hybrid IO-Link Hub

Controls engineers can more efficiently design remote I/O systems by connecting analog and discrete I/O to a single IO-Link hub. The R95C Hybrid IO-Link Hub reduces cost, wiring, and installation time in applications with a variety of I/O types in one area by offering four analog ports and four discrete ports. Analog signals can be mirrored to other ports for retrofitting existing analog sensors or to add visual indication for efficiency. Up to 4 amps can be shared and passed through ports to power devices, such as lighting, without needing to inject extra power via splitter cables. Convenient side ports help reduce cable damage by minimizing cable bend.

SWZ Series
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SCHURTER: SWZ Series Heritage 6-Position Voltage Selector Gets Upgrade

SCHURTER is pleased to announce an enhancement to its well-known voltage selector series SWZ. By upgrading the plating of the terminals from tin to silver, the six-position selector now features elevated mechanical and electrical performance. Known primarily for use as voltage selectors, the SWZ series is ideal for use in applications with other types of circuit switching to attain varying modes of operation. The desired function of each position is determined by wiring options in series-parallel, enabling multi-faceted adaptation of the selectors for widespread application.

Schneider Electric: EvoPacT ANSI, the Next Generation of Digital MV Circuit Breakers
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Schneider Electric: EvoPacT ANSI, the Next Generation of Digital MV Circuit Breakers

March 18, 2024 The next generation, natively digital CB for panel builders and users of MV switchgear in Primary Distribution applications. Includes scalable connectivity, with integrated sensors, IoT and a HMI that enables remote digital operation from outside of the arc flash zone. Anticipate and detect abnormal conditions with 24/7 condition monitoring and best-in class…

OKW: HAND-TERMINAL Plastic Enclosures, Now In Two Versions
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OKW: HAND-TERMINAL Plastic Enclosures, Now In Two Versions

OKW’s HAND-TERMINAL industrial electronic enclosures are now available in two versions, offering the choice of a closed or open top. These sealed plastic enclosures (IP 65 optional) are designed specifically for heavy-duty handheld devices. Applications include machine control, mobile terminals, measurement, programmers and data collection. Ergonomic HAND-TERMINAL offers plenty of space for operating elements, displays, pushbuttons and large switches. Optimum weight distribution and a contoured hand grip on the underside make the enclosures comfortable to hold.

AutomationDirect: More Attabox Heartland Enclosures and Accessories
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AutomationDirect: More Attabox Heartland Enclosures and Accessories

AutomationDirect has added additional AttaBox Heartland and Heartland SL (shallow-depth) series polycarbonate wall-mount single-door enclosures.  These enclosures are available in various sizes with an opaque or smoked transparent door, and either polycarbonate or stainless-steel latches. The new AttaBox enclosures include models with a built-in shelf and are available with NEMA 1/3R/4/4X/12 ratings.

AutomationDirect: New Seifert SoliTherm 120 and 230 VAC Thermoelectric Coolers
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AutomationDirect: New Seifert SoliTherm 120 and 230 VAC Thermoelectric Coolers

AutomationDirect has added new high-quality and efficient stainless steel Seifert SoliTherm 340 BTU/H thermoelectric coolers with 120- and 230-volt power options. Thermoelectric coolers from Seifert use the Peltier Effect to create a temperature difference between the internal and ambient heat sinks, making internal air cooler while dissipating heat into the external environment.

How the New AX Ex Industrial Enclosure Can Help Enhance Safe Manufacturing Practices
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How the New AX Ex Industrial Enclosure Can Help Enhance Safe Manufacturing Practices

As modern manufacturing becomes more variable and automation footprints become larger and more complex, the risk of industrial accidents increases, especially in the form of fires and explosions. While there are certainly precautions and processes manufacturers can implement to combat this risk and ensure safe manufacturing processes, today’s manufacturers need industrial enclosure solutions that are approved for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.

RS: New Siemens SIMATIC IPC MD-34A Industry 4.0 Tablet
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RS: New Siemens SIMATIC IPC MD-34A Industry 4.0 Tablet

RS is the exclusive online source for the new Siemens SIMATIC IPC MD-34A next-generation industrial tablet. This new Industry 4.0 tablet is equipped with a powerful Intel Core i5 processor and all of the necessary interfaces and add-on modules that organizations in manufacturing, field services, transportation and logistics, retail and hospitality, utilities, public safety, precision agriculture, and land management industries need to collect, visualize, process, and act upon real-time device, equipment, and facility data.

Hammond Manufacturing: ESP Series Eclipse Swing Panel
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Hammond Manufacturing: ESP Series Eclipse Swing Panel

Introducing the ESP Series Eclipse Swing Panel from Hammond Manufacturing, featuring a hinged panel which allows access to internally mounted equipment and can be hinged from either side. These panels are constructed with 12 gauge steel. Slotted quarter turn latches provide closure, and adding optional locking quarter turn latches (Part Number EQTRL) can convert the ESP Series panel into a dead front panel. This panel series comes complete with 4 depth adjustment brackets. A hardware kit maintains UL, CSA and NEMA ratings when these panels are field installed. Finally, the panels are finished in a white coloring.

Rockwell Automation: New FactoryTalk Analytics GuardianAI Software Predicts Equipment Failures, Prevents Unplanned Downtime
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Rockwell Automation: New FactoryTalk Analytics GuardianAI Software Predicts Equipment Failures, Prevents Unplanned Downtime

FactoryTalk Analytics GuardianAI software offers maintenance engineers the insight to understand the current condition of assets on the plant floor. They receive early notice as soon as an asset begins deviating from normal. Armed with this knowledge, they can plan their maintenance activities based on which asset has the highest risk of failure and let other assets continue to run, without stopping production unnecessarily to perform service.