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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.

celduc relais: XKLD31006 – Newly EN50155-Certified Railway Solution, a DC Solid State Relay With Built-in Protections
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celduc relais: XKLD31006 – Newly EN50155-Certified Railway Solution, a DC Solid State Relay With Built-in Protections

celduc’s XKLD31006 has recently obtained railway certification after a series of rigorous tests, designed to simulate the extreme conditions in railway environment such as voltage variations, power interruptions, and supply changeover, as well as environmental disturbances, like vibrations, shocks, and extreme temperatures. Railway certification is a complex and demanding process that guarantees that the components used in this environment meet the highest standards of safety, reliability and performance.

Littelfuse: 75930 Series – 32V DC 300A DPST Battery Master Disconnect Switch
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Littelfuse: 75930 Series – 32V DC 300A DPST Battery Master Disconnect Switch

With a patented weld breaker safety feature and integrated lockout/tagout, the 75930-Series Battery Master Disconnect Switch with Auxiliary Contact is designed for safely cutting off battery power to all electrical systems aboard heavy-duty vehicles and equipment used in mining, agriculture, construction, and transportation. This dual-pole, single-throw (DPST) manual battery disconnect switch is constructed with a robust engineered polymer housing, offering a contemporary design that stands up to the harsh conditions typically found in commercial vehicle environments.

RS Now Offers Sifam Tinsley Instrumentation Solutions
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RS Now Offers Sifam Tinsley Instrumentation Solutions

RS is now an authorized distributor for Sifam Tinsley Instrumentation, a trusted supplier of high-quality electrical measuring instruments. Sifam Tinsley offers a variety of instrumentation solutions well-suited for use in a wide range of market segments, including the power and energy, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, information technology, chemical and petrochemical, oil and gas, automotive, transportation, textile, and industrial manufacturing industries.

Leviton: ATLAS-X1 SST MILLENNIUM Global System with Extended Distance Solution
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Leviton: ATLAS-X1 SST MILLENNIUM Global System with Extended Distance Solution

Leviton recently announced the launch of new extended distance capabilities for the ATLAS-X1 SST MILLENNIUM System. Leviton’s Systems Verification Lab (SVL) invested thousands of hours putting the MILLENNIUM ATLAS-X1 SST system through its paces with rigorous testing, including both thermal cycling and bit error rate testing. As a result of this extensive testing, Leviton is announcing that this premier global Cat 6A UTP structured cabling system now supports longer, warrantied four (4) connector channel distances, thermal cycled to 60° C (140° F) with 1000BASE-T and Type 1 PoE out to 155 meters (508 feet).

EAO: HMI Systems and Components for the Electric Vehicle Industry
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EAO: HMI Systems and Components for the Electric Vehicle Industry

EAO recently announced its innovative range of HMI Systems and Components tailored for the growing electric vehicle (EV) industry. This includes products to optimize user performance with both vehicles and critical infrastructure such as charging stations. EVs require specialized and innovative HMI solutions. EAO’s extensive experience and high-quality components ensure these needs are met with precision. EAO’s versatile product range can be adapted to individual designs, color concepts, and specifications, enhancing both safety and user comfort as required with vehicle interiors and outdoor components used in charging stations and facilities.

Mersen: MDC15D Series DC Distribution Fuses
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Mersen: MDC15D Series DC Distribution Fuses

Mersen is excited to announce the MDC15D series, the latest addition to Mersen’s MDC DC Distribution fuse family. The MDC15D series offers full range 1500VDC protection up to 65A in a 20x65mm ferrule mount design. With a high interrupting rating of 50kA, the MDC15D series is ideal for EV charging applications for both AC and DC currents. It also provides protection to cabling and bus bar. Mersen’s MDC DC Distribution fuses help customers achieve the ultimate protection for today and tomorrow and let system integrators and OEM manufacturers easily select fuses for the protection of DC distribution in a variety of applications.

Littelfuse: KSC2 Tactile Switch Series with Precise Electrical Height
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Littelfuse: KSC2 Tactile Switch Series with Precise Electrical Height

Littelfuse, Inc. has recently announced a product update on the C&K Switches KSC2 Sealed Tactile Switch product line. This surface-mounted, waterproof tactile switch series now incorporates the Electrical Height enhancement. The KSC2 series of tactile switches for surface-mount technology (SMT) is an IP67-rated, 3.5 mm high momentary-action tactile switch featuring a soft actuator. The switches are available in several models and provide numerous electrical lifespans that can withstand various operating forces.

Pilz: PNOZmulti 2 Small Controllers
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Pilz: PNOZmulti 2 Small Controllers

Used all over the world – you too can rely on the 2nd generation of small controllers PNOZmulti for your automation. As a worldwide safety standard for numerous automation environments and communication systems, the small controller PNOZmulti 2 will fit into your system too. High productivity for your plant and machinery, user-friendly diagnostics and simple visualisation – with the small controllers PNOZmulti 2 you are making the right decision – guaranteed.

ZETTLER: AZSR170 High-Performance 70A Power Relay for Solar and EV Charging Applications With Optional Monitoring Contact
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ZETTLER: AZSR170 High-Performance 70A Power Relay for Solar and EV Charging Applications With Optional Monitoring Contact

With a switching capacity of up to 70 amps / 600 VAC (normally open contact 1FormA) and a optional normally closed mirror contact (1FormB) for welding monitoring, this relay sets new standards in terms of performance and reliability in a compact design. The AZSR170 offers an impressive switching performance of up to 50,000 switching cycles and a variety of features, including optional monitoring contact according to EN60947-4-1 and a large contact gap of 3.42 mm.

Contec: BX-M4600 Series of Fanless High-Performance Embedded PCs with 12th/13th-Generation Intel Core Processors
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Contec: BX-M4600 Series of Fanless High-Performance Embedded PCs with 12th/13th-Generation Intel Core Processors

Contec Co., Ltd. has developed the BX-M4600 Series BOX Computer (hereafter referred to as the “new product”), a line of fanless high-performance embedded PCs with 12th/13th-generation Intel Core processors. Contec began taking orders for these new products on July 2, 2024. The new BX-M4600 are the top-of-the-line high-performance models in the fanless BOX Computer BX Series, featuring 12th/13th-generation Intel Core (Alder Lake-S/Raptor Lake-S) high-power desktop PC CPUs. Each product is equipped with various interfaces such as a DVI-I port and DisplayPort, two LAN ports, four USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB 3.1) ports and two USB 2.0 ports, three RS-232C ports, one RS-232C/422/485 port, and one DIO port.

icotek: KEA 24 90° Cable Entry Adapter For Split Cable Entry Frames & Multi-Membrane Cable Entry Plates / Up to IP65
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icotek: KEA 24 90° Cable Entry Adapter For Split Cable Entry Frames & Multi-Membrane Cable Entry Plates / Up to IP65

KEA 24 is a cable entry adapter for accommodating various icotek cable entry frames and plates of size 24. The adapter allows cables to be routed at a 90° angle. The installation direction can be horizontal or vertical. The cables are protected against mechanical tension in the entry and exit areas. Wall mounting is done either with screws and nuts or by using threaded bushings. A suitable wall seal is included in the scope of delivery. icotek also offers suitable punches for the cut-out.

icotek: UT Cable Grommet, The New Slotted U-Shaped Cable Grommet for Frameless Installation up to IP54
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icotek: UT Cable Grommet, The New Slotted U-Shaped Cable Grommet for Frameless Installation up to IP54

The UT cable grommet is an U-shaped cable bushing and makes it possible to route single pre-connectorized cables as well as standard cables with a diameter range of 4 to 11 mm into enclosures. The wall thickness of the enclosure can be from 1 to 4 mm. The UT is a split grommet that can be mounted around the cable. The UT grommet is ideal for installation on the lower part of the enclosure.

Pepperl+Fuchs: New Tab-IND Industrial Tablet Series for Non-Ex Applications
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Pepperl+Fuchs: New Tab-IND Industrial Tablet Series for Non-Ex Applications

In addition to the constantly growing enterprise mobility portfolio, Pepperl+Fuchs and its Finnish subsidiary Aava Mobile Oy are introducing a rugged tablet series in accordance with MIL-STD-810H for use in the industry. The slim Windows-based devices in the Tab-IND series are available with an 8-inch and 10-inch display and offer numerous customization options as well as an extensive range of accessories.

Carlo Gavazzi: New RM1D060D3 Solid State Relay Expands RM1D Series DC SSR Portfolio
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Carlo Gavazzi: New RM1D060D3 Solid State Relay Expands RM1D Series DC SSR Portfolio

Carlo Gavazzi is excited to introduce the expansion of its RM1D Series Solid State Relays, which will now include a 3 Amp DC rated version. This new addition, the RM1D060D3, will have a rated output voltage of up to 60 VDC. This extension was inspired by evolving market research that showed a large portion of the DC solid state relay market was less than or equal to 3 Amps DC. A key market driver of this addition is the electrification of vehicles. The team at Carlo Gavazzi is always striving to improve it’s offering and align the company with the market and competitors.

Carlo Gavazzi: DCT1, the DC Energy Transducer for Measurements in Fast Chargers
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Carlo Gavazzi: DCT1, the DC Energy Transducer for Measurements in Fast Chargers

The near future for EV charging applications is mainly based on fast, ultra-fast, and hyper-fast chargers. Therefore, there is an increasing need for reliable and accurate metering systems to avoid the outdated “charge-by-time method” or the upstream AC meters which can make the end user also pay for the system power losses. The DCT1 is Carlo Gavazzi’s first and most suitable response to this need. A very flexible, simple, compact, and easy-to-integrate solution for energy measurement in fast chargers.