Control cabinets are undergoing a transformation, because the requirements on them are constantly increasing – both quantitative and qualitative requirements. Greater networking, rising energy costs and increasing customization require compactness, economy, speed and flexibility in control cabinets.
Phoenix Contact introduces CONTACTRON pro, a hybrid motor starter that simplifies wiring and safety integration. The CONTACTRON pro has a T-bus backplane system that rapidly distributes 24 V power, bridges the e-stop enable signal, and adds auxiliary contact modules.
AutomationDirect has developed a heavy duty power cable that can be cut-to-length to meet application requirements. Suitable for use in both wet and dry environments, the DLO Heavy Duty Cable is extremely flexible with a tight bend radius that allows easy installations in tight spaces.
Mitsubishi Electric has developed a 12.1-inch wide extended graphics array (WXGA) color TFT-LCD Module designed for use in harsh outdoor environments. The high-resolution (WXGA) screen featues a super-wide viewing angle of 176 degrees and is capable of handling dense text and images.
Watlow’s WATCONNECT® SERIES C1 Control Panels incorporate high-quality thermal components in a small and simple package. The SERIES C1 is a single-phase, non-hazardous location control panel that can be quickly configured for one or two loops.
Offering EMI/RFI shielding from the RF range through the microwave Ka Band, the Ka Shield™ equipment rack enclosure from Equipto Electronics protects communications and data up to 40GHz. With shielding effectiveness of over 75 dB at 40 GHz, the enclosure has been designed to protect the most sensitive equipment from any signal intrusions or leakage.
Altech has introduced a spring clamp terminal block it claims is the industry’s most compact. The CX Series is not only compact, but easy to use and install, saving the user time and space in a panel. As a result, the CX Series is a cost-saving alternative to other screw or spring clamp blocks n the market.
Littelfuse has deveoped a compact, current-limiting fuse that rapidly opens to eliminate fault currents, making it ideal for circuit board designs with a small footprint. An expansion to the TLS family, the fuse is now available with a bolt-in mounting configuration to simplify installation.
nVent Electric has launched a program that helps ensure customers in the United States quckly get the solutions they need when their business demands. Customers can expect faster access to high-demand products like Concept, Watershed, Proline G2 packages, Syspend 281-Max HMI system, NEMA-12 Lay-In wireway, SpectraCool air conditioners and more.
Those of you in the food industry are already familiar with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)—a law that focuses on preventing contamination, rather than reacting to the problem after the fact. A big part of FSMA compliance has to do with the design of plant equipment, which includes the electrical components that provide power to manufacturing lines.
TE Connectivity (TE), now offers EN50155 Managed Ethernet switches that enable secure and reliable Gigabit-speed networks in harsh network environments on railway rolling stock – even where vibration levels are extreme.
Wago’s 3-conductor through terminal block is equipped with lever and push-buttons, test ports, side and centre marking and is flexible for use on 35×15 and 35×7.5 DIN-rails.
Weidmuller has launched its new INSTA-POWER product series. The single phased, primary switching power supplies are characterized by a wide power spectrum, compact construction, and high value for money.
ICC had the pleasure of attending the Water Environment Federation’s 92nd Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC). The trade show “provides the latest developments, technologies, and services for the water sector.” This year’s event, ReGeneration: Workforce, brought together “more than 20,000 water professionals and 1,000 water companies from around the world to learn, connect, and work toward a better future for water.”
Siemens 3SK1 Advanced basic units can be made more flexible.The 3SK1220 input expansion allows additional sensors to be integrated easily and flexibly. The device monitors two single-channel sensors or one two-channel sensor, whatever their output technology (floating/single-ended). The 3SK1230 power supply makes the 3SK1 devices universally usable, whatever control supply voltage is to be used. Alongside the 3ZY12 device connector, the 3SK1230 power supply can also be wired to act as a power supply for 3SK1 devices.
Contactor relays are switching devices for control and auxiliary circuits and are used for controlling, signaling and locking switching devices and switchgear. The SIRIUS 3RH2 contactor relays come with standard-compliant connection designations and a connection system that saves both time and installation overhead. This makes them particularly suitable for practical applications.
