Industry

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.

 

 

 

Siemens Launches One of the Most Efficient DC Chargers Currently Available on the Market
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Siemens Launches One of the Most Efficient DC Chargers Currently Available on the Market

Siemens Smart Infrastructure released its new public fast charger Sicharge D for the IEC markets. It is suited for highway and urban fast charging stations, city parking as well as shopping malls and provides one of highest peak efficiencies on the market at 96 percent, scalable charging power and dynamic power sharing. “With its upgradability and dynamic charging, it is a big step forward to support the future of eMobility.”

 

 

 

Eaton 9PX UPS
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Eaton 9PX UPS

The Eaton 9PX is a proven, best-in-class online UPS featuring ABM technology, which extends battery service life up to 50 percent. With double-conversion topology for constant power conditioning and battery packs for extended runtime, the 9PX tower/rackmount UPS is built for scalable deployment and features a graphical LCD interface. Select 9PX UPS models are bundled with the Eaton Gigabit Network card, the first in the industry to comply with both UL and IEC cybersecurity standards.

 

 

 

Automation24: Expansion Module Siemens LOGO! DM16 24R
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Automation24: Expansion Module Siemens LOGO! DM16 24R

The LOGO!8 DM16 24R – 6ED1055-1NB10-0BA2 expansion module from Siemens has an IP20 protection rating and an input voltage of 24 VDC. The device has eight digital inputs and eight digital outputs (relay). The LOGO! 8 DM16 24R – 6ED1055-1NB10-0BA2 expansion module is mounted on a 35 mm DIN rail. Siemens LOGO! 8 mini controllers can be applied, for instance, in machine controls, pump, filter and transport systems, monitoring equipment or building management systems.

 

 

 

Parker: Remote Electronics Unit
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Parker: Remote Electronics Unit

Parker Aerospace designs and manufactures a family of adaptable and scalable controllers such as our remote electronics unit (REU). REU products and technologies are used in the most advanced fly-by-wire systems today providing precise closed-loop actuation control. With the worldwide trend toward reduced aircraft wire weight, the REU provides for local actuator control signaled by high integrity data buses, significantly reducing the amount of aircraft wire needed.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Siemens: SEM3T Thermal Monitoring
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Siemens: SEM3T Thermal Monitoring

Real-time, continuous, modular thermal monitoring with OSHA compliant safety features, UL approved & CE Certified (Pending Approval), no maintenance, easy installation & access, connected, and user-configurable for your most demanding applications. Suitable for commercial and industrial applications, SEM3T is a reliable and easily installed thermal monitoring solution which can monitor numerous locations within low voltage apparatus including bus joints, lug landings, bus ducts, transformers and circuit breakers.

 

 

 

Crompton Instruments: Transducers
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Crompton Instruments: Transducers

Transducers measure, isolate, and convert electrical parameters into industry standard DC output signals and broadcast results via communication interface options such as RS232 and the Modbus digital protocol. These vibration resistant transducers protect against high voltage and overload. Integra transducers measure up to 50 electrical and power quality parameters and offer up to four user-programmable analogue outputs.

 

 

 

Selco: AF0500 Series – Arc-Flash Relay
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Selco: AF0500 Series – Arc-Flash Relay

The AF0500 is a microprocessor-based arc-flash protection relay that limits arc-fault damage by detecting the light from an arc flash and rapidly tripping the feeder breaker. The unit is well suited for switchgear, transformer, motor controls center and power converter applications. Sensors, inputs, and connections are health monitored to ensure fail-safe operation. A secondary solid-state trip circuit provides a redundant trip path.

 

 

 

Megacon: Integra Ri3 LCD Digital Metering System
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Megacon: Integra Ri3 LCD Digital Metering System

The Integra Ri3 dms is an accurate and cost effective solution for measurement and display of all major electrical and power quality parameters with easy programming and user friendly navigation in DIN 43880 enclosure. The product features a DIN-rail enclosure, backlit LCD display and user programmable CT ratios, all accessible via an intuitive user interface.

 

 

 

Weschler Instruments: Acuvim II Power Meters – Accuenergy
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Weschler Instruments: Acuvim II Power Meters – Accuenergy

Quality engineered energy submeters provides a simple robust solution for power monitoring, power quality analysis, kWh metering, system integration, controlling power distribution systems & other speciality applications. The Acuvim II is a high-end multifunction power meter for monitoring and controlling power distribution systems. Plug-in modules expand the I/O capabilities.

 

 

 

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.