Industry

Banner Engineering: XS26 Safety Controller – Remotely Configure and View Information Safely
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Banner Engineering: XS26 Safety Controller – Remotely Configure and View Information Safely

Streamline operations and minimize costs with the latest in Banner’s XS26 series of expandable safety controllers and software. By adding network access capabilities to XS26 models with Ethernet, controls engineers can remain in one location while accessing safety controllers remotely. Operators can both send configurations and view safety and diagnostic information in real time without interrupting the process or entering a hazardous area.

TPC Wire & Cable: New Thermo-Trex Line Wire and Cable Additions
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TPC Wire & Cable: New Thermo-Trex Line Wire and Cable Additions

TPC Wire & Cable (TPC) has recently expanded its comprehensive industrial wire & cable portfolio with two new additions to their Thermo-Trex family: Thermo-Trex 2000 Shielded Multi-Conductor and Multi-Pair Cable and Thermo-Trex 2800 RTD Cable. TPC’s Thermo-Trex brand is the solution for a high temperature resistant cable available in many different configurations gauge sizes for power or control applications. 

AutomationDirect: AchieVe WDN Series Narrow Finger Wire Duct
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AutomationDirect: AchieVe WDN Series Narrow Finger Wire Duct

AutomationDirect has added AchieVe WDN series wire duct, providing more options for dependable wire management at great prices. This rugged, open slot, narrow finger, rigid wall wire duct is made of self-extinguishing UL 94 V-0 rated flame-retardant PVC material. AchieVe wire duct also features convenient upper and lower score lines to facilitate breaking off individual fingers when extra space is needed for wider cables.

RS Announces New Product Design Center to Further Expand DesignSpark Capabilities
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RS Announces New Product Design Center to Further Expand DesignSpark Capabilities

RS recently announced a further expansion in the capability of DesignSpark — its fast-growing online community for engineers — with its new Product Design Center, shortly after the reveal of its new circuit simulator tool. The design center includes a rich pool of technical information about more than one billion electronic component part numbers, enabling DesignSpark members to make more informed decisions about the products they use in their designs.

Hammond Manufacturing: HN4 FSTD Series Type 4 Two Door Freestanding Enclosure
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Hammond Manufacturing: HN4 FSTD Series Type 4 Two Door Freestanding Enclosure

Introducing the HN4 FSTD Series Type 4 two door freestanding enclosure from Hammond Manufacturing, designed to house electrical, electronic, hydraulic or pneumatic controls and instruments, and provides protection where equipment may be hosed down or otherwise be very wet, or in specific applications.

RS Adds Seven New Suppliers That Expand its Selection of Lighting, Enclosure, and Connectivity Products
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RS Adds Seven New Suppliers That Expand its Selection of Lighting, Enclosure, and Connectivity Products

RS has recently added seven new suppliers: Columbia Lighting, Compass, Dual-Lite, EXO Outdoor Lighting, NX Lighting Controls, Phoenix Mecano, and Remke. The seven new suppliers provide customers with access to an even broader selection of commercial, industrial, and outdoor lighting, electrical and electronic enclosures, and cable grips and cord connectors. Columbia Lighting, Compass, Dual-Lite, EXO Outdoor Lighting, and NX Lighting Control are all part of Current’s HLI brand portfolio, which offers a wide variety of lighting and control solutions engineered to create beautiful, functional, and safe environments.

RemotEye HMI
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Toshiba: RemotEye HMI for the Toshiba 480VDC SCiB Energy Storage System

Toshiba International Corporation (TIC) has recently released the RemotEye Human-Machine Interface (HMI), designed for the Toshiba 480VDC SCiB (Lithium Titanate Oxide or LTO) Energy Storage System (ESS). The RemotEye HMI is composed of a seven-inch touchscreen graphic display providing users with in-depth analytics and operational details of their SCiB Energy Storage Systems.

RS Unveils New Circuit Simulator Tool for DesignSpark Users on the 13th Anniversary of the Engineering Community
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RS Unveils New Circuit Simulator Tool for DesignSpark Users on the 13th Anniversary of the Engineering Community

RS recently announced the launch of a new circuit simulator tool for use by the 1.3 million members of the DesignSpark engineering community. The announcement coincides with the 13th anniversary of DesignSpark, which was on July 5th, 2010. In partnership with Siemens Digital Industries Software’s PartQuest Explore team, all DesignSpark members, regardless of their subscription option, will have access to the new DesignSpark Circuit Simulator tool. This browser-based tool provides a comprehensive environment for designing, modeling, simulating, and analyzing electronic and mechatronic circuits and systems.

Beckhoff: EL2068 EtherCAT Terminal, 8-Channel Digital Output, with Channel Diagnostics
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Beckhoff: EL2068 EtherCAT Terminal, 8-Channel Digital Output, with Channel Diagnostics

The EL2068 digital output terminal connects the binary control signals of the automation device to the actuators at process level with electrical isolation. This EtherCAT Terminal contains eight channels, which display their signal status by means of LEDs. The integrated diagnostics can be evaluated in the controller and are indicated by the LEDs. A diagnostic bit is set for the affected channel if there is an overload. The diagnostics serve to simplify the maintenance of the application.

WAGO: IoT Box – Ready-to-Use Solutions for Industry 4.0
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WAGO: IoT Box – Ready-to-Use Solutions for Industry 4.0

Integrating machines and systems into the “Internet of Things” is incredibly simple with WAGO’s IoT Box. The complete system is ready for immediate use and offers all the functions required for digitalization from signal acquisition to cloud connectivity. The IoT Box was designed as a plug-and-play device – no hardware engineering is needed. Collected data is transferred to the desired IoT application with just a few parameter settings.

Bel Fuse: MEPG300/MEPG500 AC-DC Switching Power Supplies – New Efficient GaN Power Technology Extension
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Bel Fuse: MEPG300/MEPG500 AC-DC Switching Power Supplies – New Efficient GaN Power Technology Extension

Bel Fuse Inc has recently announced the expansion of the EOS Power Series with the addition of MEPG300 and MEPG500 devices, designed specifically for medical applications and based on new, efficient Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology. The MEPG300 and MEPG500 are convection-cooled units, eliminating the need for fan maintenance and removing unnecessary audible/ambient noise and vibration, which can be unsuitable for a variety of medical applications.

binder: 696 Series Harsh Environment Connector (HEC) – Power for Outdoors
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binder: 696 Series Harsh Environment Connector (HEC) – Power for Outdoors

binder presents the 696-series Harsh-Environment Connector (HEC) for outdoor use in extreme weather, dust, humidity, contact with liquids, extreme temperatures, or vibrations. The power connector was engineered for versatile power supply in both the low- and high-voltage segments under particularly harsh conditions. Its compact design supports the supply of equipment or assemblies, such as drive units, in confined spaces.

VL3
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Phoenix Contact: Valueline 3 (VL3) Fully Configurable Industrial PC

Phoenix Contact’s newest industrial PC (IPC) combines reliable CPU operation with increased performance power. The Valueline 3 (VL3) is designed for applications in rugged environments, ensuring machine uptime in demanding conditions. The CPUs are selected from Intel’s embedded long-term roadmap, so users can be confident the CPUs will be available for seven to 15 years.

Weidmuller Develops New Models of PV DC Combiner Boxes to Increase Efficiency in Solar Energy Applications
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Weidmuller Develops New Models of PV DC Combiner Boxes to Increase Efficiency in Solar Energy Applications

Recently, Weidmuller USA was pleased to announce new models of Photovoltaic (PV) DC Combiner Boxes designed to operate large-scale PV systems more efficiently. With the planned expansion of the Weidmuller facility in Richmond, all of these models and more renewable energy solutions will soon be produced in the USA.

CUI Devices: New PTN16 Series Rotary Potentiometer Series Offers Single or Dual Gang Options
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CUI Devices: New PTN16 Series Rotary Potentiometer Series Offers Single or Dual Gang Options

CUI Devices’ Motion & Control Group recently announced the introduction of a new rotary potentiometer series offering single or dual gang models as well as dual gang options with an on-off switch. The PTN16 series is housed in a 16.5 mm package with shaft lengths of 15, 20, 25, or 30 mm and D-cut or knurled shaft styles. Ideal for control inputs for electronic circuits and audio control applications, the PTN16 models feature resistance ratings from 1 to 2000 kΩ, a rotational life of 10,000 cycles, and a variety of terminal configurations.

IDEC: New RC Series PCB Relays – Industrial-Grade Power Handling in a Low-Profile Form Factor
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IDEC: New RC Series PCB Relays – Industrial-Grade Power Handling in a Low-Profile Form Factor

IDEC Corporation has recently announced the release of their new RC Series printed circuit board (PCB) relays, with features supporting a wide range of industrial-grade applications. These relays come in several low-profile configurations, provide high-capacity power switching, and perform reliably even in challenging environments. The RC Series replaces and upgrades the proven RJxV Series PCB mount relays.