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Schneider Electric: Altivar 212 480V 3-Phase Variable Speed Drive
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Schneider Electric: Altivar 212 480V 3-Phase Variable Speed Drive

This Altivar 212 variable speed drive can feed 3-phase asynchronous motors. Its protection index is IP21 and it has a built-in EMC filter. It works at a rated power up to 5.5kW / 7.5hp and a rated voltage from 380V to 480V AC. Its design is based on eco-energy with a reduction in energy consumption of up to 70% compared to a conventional control system.

Siemens: SITOP PSU4200 – Fresh Power for Your Basic Applications
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Siemens: SITOP PSU4200 – Fresh Power for Your Basic Applications

Quickly assembled, easy to operate, capable, and reliable – that’s the SITOP PSU4200, the new generation of basic power supplies. Available in six 1- or 3-phase 24 V units from 3 to 20 A, this solution meets all basic needs and is not only reasonably priced but also reliable and efficient, thanks to its compact dimensions and no lateral clearances, even in the smallest control panel.

LUTZE: Introducing IO-Link Gateway
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LUTZE: Introducing IO-Link Gateway

The IO-Link Gateway provides a wide range of valuable functions, such as advanced energy management, monitoring status information like flowing current or operating voltage, as well as remote control and parameterization of all connected LOCC-Box-Net modules. By incorporating a gateway into DC applications, each LOCC-Box-Net module can be configured and controlled individually or collectively as an entire set.

AutomationDirect: LUTZE SUPERFLEX Shielded Continuous Flexing Control Cable
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AutomationDirect: LUTZE SUPERFLEX Shielded Continuous Flexing Control Cable

AutomationDirect has added LUTZE SUPERFLEX control cable that is well-suited for short to medium-length articulated drag chain (C-tracks) installations requiring moderate to high performance. The High Glide TPE insulation and PVC outer jacket provide resistance to sunlight, oil, and moisture penetration, and make this cable ideal for indoor wet and dry applications or outdoor installations.

Rockwell Automation: New FactoryTalk OptixPanel Graphics Terminals
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Rockwell Automation: New FactoryTalk OptixPanel Graphics Terminals

Factory Talk OptixPanel Graphic Terminals from Rockwell Automation are sealed human-machine interface (HMI) appliances that come pre-loaded with FactoryTalk Optix and FactoryTalk Remote Access software licenses. This means that the device is an all-in-one solution that’s ready to run at first power-up. The pre-installed, closed operating system reduces risk in implementation and maintenance.

Pilz: PSENslock / PSENslock 2 Safety Locking Device
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Pilz: PSENslock / PSENslock 2 Safety Locking Device

Need safety gate monitoring with process guarding for your movable guard? With the electromechanical safety locking device PSENslock / PSENslock 2, you can safeguard both swing gates and sliding gates, as well as covers and flaps efficiently, up to the highest category PL e, Cat. 4 of EN ISO 13849. Manipulation protection on the RFID safety switch offers reliable process protection for maximum productivity.

Rittal: New AX Ex Non-Metallic Enclosures
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Rittal: New AX Ex Non-Metallic Enclosures

Rittal’s new AX Ex non-metallic enclosures (used in refineries, drilling platforms, oil tankers, pipelines and infrastructure applications revolving around LNG, hydrogen) offer the highest certified safety requirements, including ATEX, IECEx and UL HazLoc approvals. In areas at risk of explosion, enclosure systems must meet the highest safety requirements. Thanks to their high level of robustness, outdoor capability, and wide range of expansion options, both plant operators and constructors gain a massive amount of added value.

AutomationDirect: ProductivityCODESYS PLC Series
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AutomationDirect: ProductivityCODESYS PLC Series

AutomationDirect has added a low-cost CODESYS PLC solution for those who prefer CODESYS programming. CODESYS is the most widely used manufacturer-independent IEC 61131-3 development system on the market, and the new P2CDS-622 CPU features a CODESYS engine housed in a Productivity2000 controller form factor. This CPU offers plenty of communication capabilities and works seamlessly with low-cost Productivity2000 I/O modules. 

METCASE: TECHNOMET-CONTROL – New VESA-Mount Enclosures for HMI Control Electronics
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METCASE: TECHNOMET-CONTROL – New VESA-Mount Enclosures for HMI Control Electronics

METCASE has launched elegant new TECHNOMET-CONTROL aluminum enclosures for electronic control systems, panel PCs and HMI electronics. They are specifically designed for mounting on standard VESA brackets/arms, walls, machines and round poles. TECHNOMET-CONTROL is ideal for indoor applications such as industrial machine control, factory processing, security systems, test and measurement, point-of-sale, IIoT and detection equipment. It is suitable specifically for Siemens TP displays (sizes KTP400 to TP1200) but can also house touchscreens and displays by other manufacturers, including Beckhoff and B&R.

EAO: Series 84 E-Stop and Stop Switches
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EAO: Series 84 E-Stop and Stop Switches

The Series 84 emergency stop and stop switches have a compact, attractive design with a very low back panel depth. These safety switches are optionally available with a solder/plug-in terminal or now also with a flat ribbon cable connection. The visually appealing series has particularly impressive and innovative illumination options. Different illuminations in the same switching element enable multiple status displays. This saves you space and costs while enabling additional actuators and indicators.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.: MELSEC IQ-R Series CIP Safety Module for Safe Communication over Devices in a Network
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.: MELSEC IQ-R Series CIP Safety Module for Safe Communication over Devices in a Network

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. has designed the MELSEC iQ-R Series CIP Safety Module to ensure safety signal transmission to a diverse range of devices and equipment, including third-party robots, Mitsubishi Electric and third-party-VFD products, and safety I/O and interlocks. Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) safety is a protocol developed by the Open DeviceNet Vendor Association (ODVA) and is widely used in industrial automation systems.

Weidmuller: RockStar Fixed-Pole HDC System
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Weidmuller: RockStar Fixed-Pole HDC System

Extremely tough models are required outside the cabinet. They must be resistant to electromagnetic interference, as well as impact resistant and vibration-proof. This is why you should turn to genuine RockStars when choosing your connectors. Weidmuller’s broad portfolio of heavy-duty connectors offers the right solution for all requirements for the transmission of energy, signals, and data outside the cabinet. With the perfect composition of inserts, enclosures, and contacts, you will be guaranteed to hit the right notes and offer the ideal solution for every task.

CUI Devices Adds CAF AC Fans Product Line to Thermal Management Portfolio
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CUI Devices Adds CAF AC Fans Product Line to Thermal Management Portfolio

CUI Devices’ Thermal Management Group has recently announced the addition of ac fans to its product portfolio. The CAF family is a range of ac axial fans offering frame sizes of 120 mm or 172 mm and airflows from 44.69 to 164.5 CFM. Available with ball bearing or sleeve bearing construction, these ac fan models carry operating voltages from 110 to 125 Vac or 220 to 240 Vac.

Weidmuller USA Unveils stripax plus Tool: An All-in-One Solution to Cut, Strip & Crimp Single Wires
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Weidmuller USA Unveils stripax plus Tool: An All-in-One Solution to Cut, Strip & Crimp Single Wires

Weidmuller USA has recently unveiled the new stripax plus tool that can cut, strip and crimp single wires in the cross-section range from AWG 20 to 14 (0.5 to 25 mm2). Designed to save space in the toolbox, the multifunctional stripax plus is an all-in-one solution. The wire-end ferrules are stored in a magazine in the tool’s handle and are automatically transported to the crimping die. Adjustments to different cross-sections are made automatically so that no manual adjustment is required.

EPI Enclosures: NEMA 4X JIC Clamp Cover Only Enclosure
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EPI Enclosures: NEMA 4X JIC Clamp Cover Only Enclosure

EPI NEMA 4X JIC, Stainless Steel, Clamp Cover Only Enclosures are designed for use in areas that may be regularly hosed down or are very wet. They are suitable for use in dairies, breweries, and similar installations. They are also designed for use in areas where serious corrosion problems exist. Made from 16 or 14-gauge stainless steel (Type 304 2B). Enclosures feature external stainless steel screw clamps on all four sides for securing the cover.