Industrial

VORTEC: ELECTRIC VORTEX AC INSTALLS IN MINUTES TO QUICKLY COOL CABINETS AND ENCLOSURES
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VORTEC: ELECTRIC VORTEX AC INSTALLS IN MINUTES TO QUICKLY COOL CABINETS AND ENCLOSURES

October 19, 2023 Increased ambient temperatures are tough on plant employees and equipment alike, especially sensitive electronics and controls housed within cabinets and enclosures.  Vortec’s Electric Vortex AC models are pre-wired, easy-to-install solutions that are operational in minutes to quickly cool sensitive electronics and controls. Cooling capacities of 900/1500/2500 BTU/hr allow users to select a model to optimize…

EXAIR: ATEX Cabinet Coolers Rated Zones 2 and 22
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EXAIR: ATEX Cabinet Coolers Rated Zones 2 and 22

October 19, 2023 EXAIR’s line of Cabinet Cooler Systems are an industry leading solution for protecting sensitive electronic enclosures. The new ATEX Cabinet Cooler Systems are engineered and approved for use upon purged electrical enclosures within the ATEX areas rated Zones 2 and 22. These UL tested Cabinet Coolers meet all the stringent requirements for explosive…

AutomationDirect: New ProSense T30R Series Timer Relays
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AutomationDirect: New ProSense T30R Series Timer Relays

AutomationDirect has added new ProSense T30R series rugged timer relays featuring a high 30A SPDT output contact that controls loads without requiring a separate contactor. These new single-function timer relays are available in on-delay, off-delay, fleeting, and cyclic mode timing options and offer an easy-to-use rotary switch adjustment with timing ranges up to 10 hours. The new timer relays are encapsulated for resistance to harsh environments and utilize a microprocessor-based design for superior accuracy and repeatability.

WAGO: WINSTA MINI Female Connector/Socket A Coding
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WAGO: WINSTA MINI Female Connector/Socket A Coding

For signal and power transmission: The WINSTA MINI female connector/socket with protection type IP40. WAGO pluggable installation connectors can be used when criteria are multiplied or are distributed on a defined pattern, for example, when installing grid flush-mount lighting. For greater security in electrical installations, the pluggable installation connector is provided with mechanical protection against mismating. The pluggable installation connector is protected against ingress by solid granular objects with a diameter of less than 1 mm in accordance with protection type IP40.

nVent: Rack Safety Plus 19” Power Distribution Unit With Emergency Stop Switch
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nVent: Rack Safety Plus 19” Power Distribution Unit With Emergency Stop Switch

The 19”, 3U power distribution unit Rack Safety Plus supplies AC mains power and DC power to electrical or electronic devices as a central power switch with emergency stop function. Which mains voltage and connector to choose? Do you need an EMC filter for your PDU? And what is the main difference between a regular commercial PDU, and the PDU Rack Safety Plus? 

Panduit: Fault Managed Power System
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Panduit: Fault Managed Power System

The Panduit Fault Managed Power System is a safe, efficient, reliable and practical power delivery system that will go the distance. The Panduit Fault Managed Power System (FMPS) is a novel power delivery system that allows System Integrators to safely provide significant power, over long distances, to remote equipment. The Panduit FMPS is a Class 4 power system that is the first in the market to comply with the new UL  1400-1 Standard for a safer, more reliable, and easy-to-install power delivery system that provides substantial time and cost savings.

Phoenix Contact: SIL 3-Rated QUINT 10+ Power Supply
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Phoenix Contact: SIL 3-Rated QUINT 10+ Power Supply

The new QUINT 10+ power supply from Phoenix Contact can help achieve SIL 3 rating without external redundancy. The device has an integrated decoupling MOSFET and a redundant overvoltage protection (OVP) circuit, which eliminate the need for external components. The QUINT 10+ power supply has a conformal coating and ATEX, IEC 61508, IEC 61511, and Class I, Division 2 approvals, so it can be mounted within potentially explosive areas (Zone 2).

Omron: MY-GS-R Relay Empowers Users with Enhanced Operational Visibility and Efficiency
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Omron: MY-GS-R Relay Empowers Users with Enhanced Operational Visibility and Efficiency

Omron Automation Americas adds advancements to its’ panel solutions with the new MY-GS-R relay. This addition allows users to verify the operational state accurately, while encompassing the other key features such as vibration resistance, reduced wiring times, and unified component dimensions. This relay can be integrated in broad industries with a variety of different applications, including food processing, packaging machinery, palletizing/de-palletizing, assembling, and material handling.

Rockwell Automation: New FactoryTalk Optix Portfolio Unlocks New Possibilities in the World of HMI
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Rockwell Automation: New FactoryTalk Optix Portfolio Unlocks New Possibilities in the World of HMI

Rockwell Automation, Inc. has recently announced the launch of the FactoryTalk Optix portfolio to enable industrial organizations to build versatile human machine interface (HMI) solutions that meet diverse customer requirements and adapt to evolving needs and technologies. Industrial organizations can now benefit from components designed for the development and programming of intuitive, easy-to-use industrial applications.

Red Lion: FlexEdge Intelligent Edge Automation Platform
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Red Lion: FlexEdge Intelligent Edge Automation Platform

Red Lion’s FlexEdge Intelligent Edge Automation Platform, powered by Crimson, enables users to make informed decisions by unlocking data – otherwise inaccessible. When data is unlocked, it now becomes possible to monitor your application locally, or from the cloud, in real-time to maximize operational performance. FlexEdge, the ultimate edge device, is designed to provide a scalable solution through field unlockable software, hot-swappable I/O modules, and communication sleds to accommodate changes in application.

Eaton: Crouse-Hinds Type 4X Free Standing and Wall Mount Panel Enclosures
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Eaton: Crouse-Hinds Type 4X Free Standing and Wall Mount Panel Enclosures

Crouse-Hinds series Type 4X Free-Standing and Wall Mount Panel Enclosures protect against corrosion, circulating and windblown dust, falling dirt, dripping non-corrosive liquids, rain, splashing water and hose directed water.  These NEMA industrial enclosures are available in a comprehensive range of sizes, each with various configurations for a multitude of applications.

Pilz: PSENmlock mini and PSENslock 2
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Pilz: PSENmlock mini and PSENslock 2

When protecting guards, there are various factors to consider, depending on the application. For example, the type of safety gate, the respective installation situation and how it is used. With this in mind, Pilz is adding two new sensors to its portfolio of safety locking devices – PSENmlock mini for space-critical applications and PSENslock 2 with optimised hygienic design, as well as new versions with stainless steel components.

IS1+
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R. STAHL: IS1+ – The Number 1 in Zone 1

The new CPUs and Power Modules in the Remote I/O IS1+ system from R. STAHL are now also available for installation in Zone 1. This means that the extensive range of functions offered by the Zone 2 version, such as integrated support for PROFIBUS DP, PROFINET (CC-B), EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP and OPC UA, can now also be used in Zone 1.

16-Point ArmorBlock 5000
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Rockwell Automation: New 16-Point Configurable Block Addition to ArmorBlock 5000 I/O Portfolio

Industrial manufacturers can optimize their operations and reach higher levels of efficiency with the latest addition in the Allen‑Bradley ArmorBlock 5000 I/O portfolio, the 16-point configurable blocks. These I/O blocks provide unparalleled configurability and integrated I/O capabilities that help enhance flexibility and precision in automation systems.

EAO: Series 82 with Cable Connection
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EAO: Series 82 with Cable Connection

EAO has extended the robust Series 82 with a new product variant with vibration-resistant cable connections. It is common to expose pushbuttons and indicators to extremely harsh operating conditions. For example in the food and beverage industry, where alkaline cleaning agents and corrosion severely affect HMIs. In addition, external factors in the form of hard-to-remove dirt, fine dust, along with severe vibrations and blunt impacts also require HMIs to offer a very high level of resistance.

Belden: LEMUR – Lite Managed Switches
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Belden: LEMUR – Lite Managed Switches

The new LEMUR lite managed switch family offers the most advanced data rates for the price point, up to 11 ports, PoE/PoE+ options, IP30 protection and an extended temperature range of -40°C to +60°C. As automation expands, powerful, ruggedized and cost-effective switches are a necessity. The LEMUR lite managed switch family provides sought-after features –full Gigabit Ethernet and PoE/PoE+ options – for a reasonable price point.