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AutomationDirect: ProSense Advanced Process Controllers

AutomationDirect: ProSense Advanced Process Controllers

Made exclusively for AutomationDirect by Yokogawa, the ProSense PPC5 series of Advanced Process Controllers has the features, functionality, and performance to handle temperature, pressure, level, flow, and other process variable control applications. These controllers accept inputs directly from thermocouples or RTDs and analog signals from most any type of process variable sensor/transmitter.

 

 

 

Positronic Shells
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Positronic Develops Lightweight Aluminum Backshells for D-sub Connectors

Positronic has released Lightweight Aluminum Backshells for its D-subminiature (D-sub) connectors. New styles have been added to the existing portfolio, including straight exit, side exit and low-profile designs. These designs are appealing for applications where size and space configuration constraints are present.

More StrideLinx Secure Remote Access VPN Router Options from AutomationDirect

More StrideLinx Secure Remote Access VPN Router Options from AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect StrideLinx VPN routers provide an outgoing, secure connection from remote machines or systems to the StrideLinx platform. Routers are easily configured and have a built-in firewall to isolate company and control networks. These easy-to-use, IT-friendly industrial VPN routers minimize costly field support by providing remote programming, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

 

 

 

VCC CL Series
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LED Indicator from VCC is Made for High Vibration

VCC has launched a robust, watertight 14mm LED indicator designed for extreme, harsh and outdoor environments. The CL Series LED Indicator is ideal for front panel installation and suitable for high vibration environments.

New Line Lasers Assist in Detection, Aligning, Positioning and Measuring

New Line Lasers Assist in Detection, Aligning, Positioning and Measuring

Six new line lasers from Balluff deliver outstanding projection quality for industrial image processing. By generating a fine laser line across a horizontal plane, the newest additions to Balluff’s vision line assist in detecting, aligning, positioning and measuring workpieces. Red, blue, and green light types provide opportunities to counteract colors on a part or a part’s reflectiveness. Red light versions are also available in various projection types including line, point and cross.

 

 

 

BittWare Introduces New TeraBox FPGA Accelerated Edge Server

BittWare Introduces New TeraBox FPGA Accelerated Edge Server

BittWare, a Molex company, a supplier of enterprise-class FPGA accelerator products, is pleased to introduce the all new TeraBox 200DE edge server. Building upon the success of our market-leading range of TeraBox servers for the data center, the TeraBox 200DE enables world-class FPGA acceleration to be deployed in the more challenging, harsh environments demanded of edge applications.

 

 

 

Phoenix Contact: Loop-Powered Temperature Transducers

Phoenix Contact: Loop-Powered Temperature Transducers

Phoenix Contact introduces six new universal temperature transducers. These new additions to the MACX MCR family are loop-powered and have two channels. The new modules include two non-Ex and two Ex I versions in two different mounting formats: head-mount and DIN rail-mount. The temperature transmitters support more than 28 different temperature sensors.

 

 

 

Flexible Plant Modernization with Serial Gateways

Flexible Plant Modernization with Serial Gateways

From barcode scanners, RFID read/write heads, and vision systems to weighing scales: devices with serial interfaces are still used in many applications. At the same time, there is a shift toward modern Ethernet-based fieldbus systems such as PROFINET and EtherNet/IP. This means users are faced with the challenge of harmonizing their systems.

 

 

 

Cinch Connectivity Solutions Introduces the New Johnson 2.92mm, 40 GHz Test Cable Assemblies

Cinch Connectivity Solutions Introduces the New Johnson 2.92mm, 40 GHz Test Cable Assemblies

Cinch Connectivity Solutions, a Bel group company, introduces 2.92mm, 40GHz cable assemblies utilizing two Cinch brands, Johnson connectors and Semflex low loss PTFE Cable. Cinch Connectivity Solutions’ Johnson 2.92mm, 40 GHz Test Cable Assemblies  utilize 2.92mm connectors coupled with Semflex HP160S cable with Vp (velocity of propagation) of 76%, offering industry leading performance for test and measurement environments.