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.
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.
Schneider Electric has recently announced EcoStruxure Microgrid Flex, an industry-first, innovative standardized microgrid solution designed to significantly reduce project timeline across the journey, delivering a greater return on investment for the system. With distributed energy resources projected to account for 40% of US electricity generation by 2050, the demand for microgrids is growing to meet these needs. Microgrid systems currently require a sizeable sum of engineering hours and intense attention to the configuration, planning and deployment of the system.
Optimal controller systems – Prodrive Technologies integrates their ARM-based System on Module (SoM) technology with a wide range of standard available interfaces and tailored enclosures, resulting in a product that optimally matches your application. Using their software base, you can rely on reliable interface drivers and security features. Prodrive builds their products from mature building blocks for high quality and short time-to-market.
The CX7051 Embedded PC has an ARM Cortex-M7 single-core processor with 480 MHz. In the basic configuration, the CX7051 has a slot for a microSD card and an Ethernet interface. As a special feature, the CX7000 series has eight integrated multi-functional inputs as well as four integrated multi-functional outputs. The CX7051 has a CANopen responder (slave) interface.
Contec Co., Ltd. has recently developed the BX-M2500 Trellix BOX Computer, an embedded PC with NIST SP800-compliant secure BIOS and Trellix Application Control security software pre-installed to protect against ransomware. Contec began taking orders for this new product on March 23, 2023. The new BX-M2500 Trellix BOX Computer is an embedded PC with an Intel Xeon E-2278GEL processor, high-capacity memory, and high-capacity storage.
Contec Co., Ltd. has recently developed the BX-M2510 BOX Computer, a high-power embedded fanless PC that utilizes newly developed heat dissipation technology for a 40% wider operating temperature range. Ordering for this new product will begin in January 2023. This new embedded PC supports 9th generation Intel Core desktop processors. The top-of-the-line model (BX-M2510-J8) is equipped with an 8-core, 16-thread Xeon® E-2278GEL processor.
Allied Electronics & Automation is the largest authorized distributor of industrial control equipment in North America, offering well more than 197,000 products optimized for industrial control systems. Industrial control systems (ICS) are comprised of devices, systems, networks, and controls used to electronically operate or automate industrial processes in the manufacturing, public utilities, chemical and petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, oil & gas, automotive, and transportation industries.
The 8640 valve unit system is designed to solve diverse and complex control problems due to its systematic modular construction and combination of pneumatic and electrical interfaces. By putting together a row of pneumatic modules with different numbers of valves, 2 to 24 valve functionalities may be realized on one valve unit. Electrical connectivity is achieved by either fieldbus interfaces, common connection (parallel connection technique) or multipin interfaces.
ABB recently announced enhancements to their flagship ReliaGear LV MCC low voltage motor control center. In addition to ACS580 variable frequency drives, ReliaGear LV MCC is now available with PSTx softstarters up to 500 HP, motor starters with SACE Tmax XT motor circuit protectors, and UMC100.3 relays. All are compatible with a wide range of fieldbus protocols and offer the option for retractable stab arc flash mitigation (AFM) units.
ARBOR Technology has recently announced the release of the ARBOR EmSMK-i2403, based on Intel Atom x7-3950, x5-3940, x5-E3930 Processors which are low power, high performance, and cost effective. The board sizes are defined: 82mm x 50mm with SMARC 2.0 Standard. EmSMK-i2403 features 2 x USB 3.0, 6 x USB 2.0 and 4 x PCIex1 lanes. As to storage,
To fulfill today’s industrial needs for Panel PC, continue increasing data loads, and integrate modern machine-to-machine (M2M) devices. With the requirement for IoT applications and fast network data transfers, ARBOR Technology had recently launched a new product family, the iTC Series of specialized industrial panel PCs. The iTC Series comes with three size variants, 10.1″, 12.1″ and 15″ which 10.1″ supports capacitive multi-touch display and 12.1″/15″ utilize resistive multi-touch display.
Recently, Contec Americas Inc. has added the CA-ME215PE4 21.5” PCAP Touch AIO to its current line of medical and industrial All-in-Ones Computers. The CA-ME215PE4 is a 21.5” fanless medical All-In-One solution with elegant design. It’s perfect for life sciences, medical carts, medical diagnostics, and any healthcare related applications. This product comes with IEC 60601 EMC and Safety regulatory certifications. CA-ME215PE4 is front IP65 compliant for easy wipe-down and sanitizing.
After the launch of the PXC4 and PXC5 controllers for the optimized control of small and medium-sized buildings, Siemens has added the PXC7 to its Desigo portfolio to offer even more flexibility to building automation practitioners. This new addition allows professionals to program heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) applications for larger buildings.
Cincoze, a major embedded computer brand, considers that in the current industrial manufacturing environment, increasing computing power is an important factor for driving intelligent manufacturing growth. So, in addition to increasing computing performance, Cincoze continuously improves product robustness and provides modular I/O expansion to cater to different applications.
Flexible and modular automation solutions require I/O systems that enable personnel protection directly at the danger zone. The new PDP67 PN with PROFINET/ PROFIsafe interface is the ideal solution for safety outside the control cabinet. Thanks to its robust design with protection class IP67, it can be installed directly at the machine. This saves space in the control cabinet and enables modular plant designs.
