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Emerson Nelson™ Heat Trace Solutions
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Emerson: Nelson Heat Trace Multi-Point Control Systems with Movicon™ SCADA/HMI Software

Emerson has expanded its Nelson Heat Trace product line with the high-density CM3+ Circuit Management System that will help process engineers accurately monitor the functional and operational parameters of multi-point heat tracing applications. This transformative device offers comprehensive management of up to 40 Control Points, along with fully automated health checks of each circuit to enable data-driven…

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IDEC: Photoelectric Sensor Product Family with Subminiature Models

IDEC Corporation has expanded its extensive photoelectric (PE) sensor portfolio with the new SA1N series of space-saving subminiature PE sensors. The SA1N series provides high accuracy and performance, and it is available in compact barrel and block form factors. Smaller and superior sensing For industrial equipment, the intersecting trends of increasing automation and reduced installation…

RS Becomes Key U.S. Stocking Distributor for Siemens Process Instrumentation Products
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RS Becomes Key U.S. Stocking Distributor for Siemens Process Instrumentation Products

RS recently became a key U.S. stocking distributor for Siemens Process Instrumentation products, which were previously only available as configure-to-order solutions that had to be sourced directly from Siemens. The Siemens Process Instrumentation product line offers a wide range of temperature, pressure, and level measurement solutions that are engineered for seamless integration with most industrial automation and control systems and designed to deliver reliable, high-precision performance in a variety of challenging industrial environments.

Phoenix Contact: Zero-Cut Block for DIN Rail Cutters – Fast and Precise Cuts for DIN Rail Perforation Alignment
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Phoenix Contact: Zero-Cut Block for DIN Rail Cutters – Fast and Precise Cuts for DIN Rail Perforation Alignment

Phoenix Contact’s new zero-cut block optimizes tedious measuring when aligning perforation holes in DIN rail. The accessory to the DIN rail cutters enables quick, repeatable cuts, reducing errors and waste and saving time. An adjustable slide makes it easy to set zero-cut conditions for a fast, efficient cutting process. The adapter is designed for perforated DIN rail types NS 35/7,5, NS 35/15, and NS 15.

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RS and Banner Engineering Make Industry 4.0 Accessible

RS offers Banner Engineering’s extensive portfolio of advanced industrial automation sensors, including non-contact photoelectric, laser distance measurement, and multipoint or 3D time-of-flight sensors. Sensors are a vital link in the densely interconnected networks that drive the implementation and evolution of Industry 4.0 — responsible for measuring, monitoring, and transmitting information about a host of operations essential to driving efficiencies on assembly lines and factory floors alike. And as industrial automation technology has evolved, so have the various sensor technologies that enable them.

Festo: Popular VEMD Mass Flow Controller Enhanced
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Festo: Popular VEMD Mass Flow Controller Enhanced

Recently, Festo has expanded the capabilities of its popular VEMD mass flow controller to maintain the unit’s cost competitiveness while improving connectivity, control dynamics, and flow range. The VEMD controller is applied in the medical laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, and food industries to automate the flow control of Oxygen, Nitrogen, Argon, CO2, and air. It is also used in 3D printing applications where inert gas protects printed material during deposition.

Pilz: PSENslock 2 – Switch to the New Generation Now
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Pilz: PSENslock 2 – Switch to the New Generation Now

Already using the electromagnetic safety locking device PSENslock? Then you’ll be convinced by the new generation PSENslock 2, which offers you even more features and can be integrated to fit your application precisely. In a linked video in this article, you’ll see how you can quickly and easily replace the safety locking device PSENslock with the new generation PSENslock 2.

Emerson: New AVENTICS DS1 Dewpoint Sensor Monitors Humidity and Air Quality in Real Time for Enhanced Reliability of Gas Processes
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Emerson: New AVENTICS DS1 Dewpoint Sensor Monitors Humidity and Air Quality in Real Time for Enhanced Reliability of Gas Processes

Recently, Emerson launched its new AVENTICS DS1 dew point sensor, an industrial sensor able to monitor dew point, temperature, humidity levels and quality of compressed air and other non-corrosive gases in real time from one device. The DS1 can help operators detect and mitigate excess moisture in its early stages and prevent moisture-related equipment damage. By optimizing air quality in this way, operators can better control processes, extend pneumatic component life, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce maintenance and unplanned downtime.

RS Offers Plug-and-Play Power With Integrated Protection
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RS Offers Plug-and-Play Power With Integrated Protection

RS offers the new Phoenix Contact TRIO3 Power Supplies — the world’s first power supplies with integrated circuit breakers. Designed to help machine builders overcome common challenges, these compact, plug-and-play power supplies offer space, energy, and cost savings, easy handling, and smart diagnostics, like the rest of the TRIO POWER range, and add integrated multi-channel circuit breakers for superior device protection and system performance.

IDEC: FS1B Safety Controller Simplifies Designs
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IDEC: FS1B Safety Controller Simplifies Designs

IDEC Corporation is launching the FS1B Safety Controller—an upgrade of the popular FS1A device—providing additional features. The FS1B lets designers create streamlined machine safety systems with multiple safety channels by using any of 24 preset safety logic strategies selected with DIP switch configuration—with no programming required.

RS Enables Industrial Safety With Omron’s NX Series Safety Controllers
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RS Enables Industrial Safety With Omron’s NX Series Safety Controllers

RS stocks Omron Automation’s NX Series safety controllers and accessories for contemporary industrial environments with more than 10 safety devices, long or complex programming sequences, and demanding safety network requirements. Safety controllers interact with other elements of industrial safety systems — like sensors, emergency stops, and light curtains — to detect hazards and trigger automated responses, like slowing or stopping machines, designed to protect employees and equipment. They also interact with non-safety devices, including PLCs to prioritize process safety and HMIs to deliver diagnostic data.

SCHURTER: 4799 Rewireable IEC Connector C19 for Cable Mounting with V-Lock
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SCHURTER: 4799 Rewireable IEC Connector C19 for Cable Mounting with V-Lock

The 4799 rewireable IEC connector from SCHURTER is the first of its kind: it combines a rewireable C19 connector with the proven V-Lock cord retention system. Fast reaction time is an important factor in opening a new market for a device. Rewirable connectors are particularly flexible and especially suitable for small series of mains cables to enable exactly this. These connectors give you the freedom to choose the right cable with a country-specific plug.

AutomationDirect: AchieVe FDM Series 12mm Tubular Photoelectric Sensors
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AutomationDirect: AchieVe FDM Series 12mm Tubular Photoelectric Sensors

AutomationDirect has recently added AchieVe FDM series 12mm tubular photoelectric sensors that offer a rugged metal construction, high IP67 protection ratings, and sensing distances up to 4 meters. These photoelectric sensors feature selectable light-on/dark-on operation, a 10 to 30 VDC operating voltage range, potentiometer or teach-in button sensitivity adjustment, and a fast 1kHz switching frequency. Highly visible red LED models are offered with the polarized reflective sensing style, while infrared models are available in diffuse and through-beam styles.

Banner Engineering: R50C Motor Driven Roller (MDR) Controller – Compact Plug-and-Play Motor Driven Roller Control
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Banner Engineering: R50C Motor Driven Roller (MDR) Controller – Compact Plug-and-Play Motor Driven Roller Control

The R50C MDR Controller helps keep control of conveyors and other equipment in one system and gives system designers more efficient control of motor driven rollers using a PLC. Modbus communication, two configurable I/O channels, and a 0–18 volt analog output provide precision MDR control for a variety of conveyor systems, as the R50C is compatible with many different types of MDRs with integrated controls. Standard A-coded M12 connectors for sharing signals, and L-coded M12 pass-through connections for daisy chaining up to 16 amps of motor power, simplify installation of multiple motor driven roller controllers on a conveyor.

Pfannenberg Highlights Compact Packaged CCE Chillers for Efficient and Reliable Cooling
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Pfannenberg Highlights Compact Packaged CCE Chillers for Efficient and Reliable Cooling

Pfannenberg, Inc. highlights its line of high-efficiency Compact Packaged (CCE) Chillers for a range of commercial and industrial applications. These compact chillers are an ideal centralized and cost-effective solution for use in machine tools, lasers, process control systems, and other applications where precise temperature control and reliability are critical.

Pepperl+Fuchs: HMI VisuNet FLX Series with RFID Authentication, Explosion Protection, and Hygiene – The Complete HMI Package
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Pepperl+Fuchs: HMI VisuNet FLX Series with RFID Authentication, Explosion Protection, and Hygiene – The Complete HMI Package

Hold the card or chip to it and you are done: that is how quickly and easily an authorized employee can be identified using RFID technology. At the same time, access to critical processes can be documented in detail, ensuring security and traceability with little effort. The HMI VisuNet FLX series offers operating devices with integrated RFID readers for simple user authentication up to Zone 2/22, Div. 2.