Drives / Loop Controllers / PACs / PLCs

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Invertek Launches New High Power VFD Range

Invertek Drives has launched new high-powered variable frequency drive in both the Optidrive P2 and Optidrive Eco ranges with an IP55 / NEMA 12 enclosure for direct mounting and IP20 for control cabinet mounting. They are capable of accurately controlling electric motors rated up to 480 Amps with a power rating up to 250kW / 400HP. They replace the existing Size 8 which was only available for control cabinet mounting with IP20 protection.

 

 

 

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Beckhoff: Ultra-compact C6015 and C6030 Industrial PCs in Pharmaceutical Production Plants

Optima Packaging Group GmbH, headquartered in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, employs around 2,450 people worldwide. Its Optima Pharma business unit specializes in systems for bottling liquid or freeze-dried pharmaceuticals in commonly used container formats, such as syringes. What sets its filling systems apart are the optional smart features that can be added to the machines flexibly and easily using ultra-compact C6015 and C6030 Industrial PCs from Beckhoff.

 

 

 

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B&R Automation: 100% Performance in 50% Of the Space

B&R introduces a new PLC family: X20 Embedded. The PLCs combine high performance and numerous integrated interfaces in a housing only 55 mm wide. That makes them only half the width of comparable devices. With their powerful Intel Atom processors, the new PLCs are also suitable for demanding applications with short cycle times. The compact devices can even control a full-fledged robotics application. Machine builders save both costs and cabinet space.

 

 

 

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New CENTERLINE 1500 Motor Control Center Grounding Device Helps Increase Safety

A new UL-approved product enhancement from Rockwell Automation helps increase workplace safety in a variety of industries from oil and gas refining operations to food and beverage processing plants. Allen-Bradley CENTERLINE 1500 medium voltage motor control centers set a new safety standard with the new Integrated Protective Maintenance Grounding (IPMG) device.

 

 

 

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PS-AMC Motion Controller and P1-RX Remote I/O Module from AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect has added PS-AMC motion controllers designed to work seamlessly with select Productivity PLCs to provide accurate, coordinated, plug-and-play motion control. These controllers are capable of up to 4 coordinated axes of motion per controller (PS-AMC4) with differential encoder feedback for each axis and a maximum switching frequency of 1MHz. Up to 24 general-purpose high-speed inputs and 12 general-purpose high-speed outputs are also included.

 

 

 

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Allied Electronics & Automation Now Offering Eaton’s New PowerXL DM1 Micro Variable Frequency Drive

(FORT WORTH, Tex.) Allied Electronics & Automation will soon begin offering Eaton’s new line of PowerXL DM1 micro variable frequency drives (VFD) for purchase online. The VFDs are engineered for today’s demanding commercial and machinery OEM applications. With an energy efficiency algorithm, high short-circuit current rating and robust design, the DM1 offers customers increased efficiency, safety and reliability, and features that improve integration and ease of use.

 

 

 

The Key Components of Industrial Control Panels
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The Key Components of Industrial Control Panels

Electrical control panels are an integral part of any automated manufacturing process. While control systems are a fundamental aspect of electrical engineering, many people aren’t aware of the key control panel components required to function safely and reliably.

 

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AutomationDirect: ProductivityOpen – Open-Source Agility Meets Industrial-Grade Toughness

Introducing the P1AM-100 CPU. a rugged open-source CPU that mimics the MKRZero Arduino and seamlessly bridges standard 3rd-party shields and AutomationDirect industrial PLC I/O. The term “open source” is used to describe a program or software created by one developer that is available to be used and/or modified in any way by other developers and users without licensing fees, royalties due, or restrictions on the use of the source code.

 

 

 

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KMC Controls: KMC Conquest General Purpose Controllers – BAC-5901C

KMC Conquest BAC-5900 series controllers are designed to control building systems and HVAC equipment. The integrated alarming, scheduling, and trending enable these BACnet Advanced Application Controllers to be powerful edge devices for the modern smart building ecosystem. The controllers feature simple, menu-driven setup choices using an STE-9000 series digital sensor, which can be installed permanently as the room sensor or used temporarily as a technician’s service tool.

 

 

 

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Emerson Introduces Economical Digital Controllers for Industrial Heat Tracing

Emerson has launched a low-cost upgrade for electrical heat tracing systems with its new Nelson AXPC100-CM-GP and CM-GP microprocessor-based digital controllers, engineered to accurately control, monitor and maintain the process temperatures of industrial pipes or tanks in ordinary (non-hazardous) locations. Ideal for replacing aging electro-mechanical thermostats, the controllers achieve cost savings by eliminating the need for several components.

 

 

 

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Yaskawa America: U1000 Industrial Configured

The U1000 Industrial Configured Drive package provides all the low harmonic and regenerative benefits of a U1000 in a UL Type 1 or UL Type 3R enclosure, with space for several commonly used options, such as reactors, circuit breakers, etc. This configured package is rugged and reliable, specifically designed for tough industrial environments.

 

 

 

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B&R Automation: Big Performance in a Small Package

B&R has added two particularly compact variants to its integrated motor-drive solution. Equipped with powerful processors, the new devices are perfect for applications where tight synchronization and positioning precision are paramount. With the new options, the ACOPOSmotor portfolio now covers a power range from 283 W to 2.3 kW. A powerful processor gives the ACOPOSmotor variants a fast internal cycle time of 50 µs for current, speed and position control.

 

 

 

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Emerson Introduces Copeland Commercial HVACR Variable Frequency Drives for Refrigeration

Emerson recently announced the introduction of its Copeland commercial HVACR variable frequency drives (VFDs). They are specifically engineered to save energy in a variety of demanding commercial and industrial refrigeration applications. Adding a VFD to control the speed of a compressor, evaporator or condenser fan in applications such as a refrigeration rack or chiller can enhance overall system reliability and provide significant energy reductions, delivering quick return on investment (ROI) for users in this space.

 

 

 

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New Family of SureServo2 Servo Systems from AutomationDirect

SureServo2 servo systems, built from motor, drive, I/O breakout module, and cable set components, are now available from AutomationDirect. The SureServo2 offering includes high-powered systems (up to 15kW), wide input power options (110VAC or 220VAC in single or three phase), and a host of additional hardware and software features. The built-in motion controller now includes routines for registration, electronic camming, rotary shear, flying shear, and more.

 

 

 

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Limitless Safety: The Only SIL 3 Portfolio Worldwide for All Signal Types

With the new SIL 3 output drivers, Pepperl+Fuchs has closed the last gap in its portfolio of SIL 3-certified isolated barriers. Intrinsically safe SIL 3 components are now available for all signal types—digital and analog, for control signals to the actuators and for measurement signals from the field, as devices for DIN rail mounting and as isolating components for termination boards.