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AutomationDirect: Murrelektronik M12 Data Cables, Power Cables, and Field Wireable Connectors

New Murrelektronik data cables are high-flex shielded Ethernet Cat5e cables offering various connector styles, including D-coded M12 to M12, M12 to RJ45, RJ45 to RJ45, and M12 to pigtail. These cables are flame-retardant and chemical resistant with a tough TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) jacket for typical industrial applications. A selection of RJ45 IDC field wireable connectors and adapters have also been added to provide custom terminations for specific applications.

 

 

 

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Phoenix Contact: CAPAROC Data-Driven Circuit Breakers

CAPAROC, the new electronic circuit breaker system from Phoenix Contact, uses data-driven power modules to customize overcurrent protection. With numerous feed-in power modules, circuit breakers, potential distribution modules, and current rails, CAPAROC makes it easy to design an intelligent system with communication. The power feed-in module, available in status reset or PROFINET versions, is the “brain” of the system.

 

 

 

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Allied Electronics & Automation: New Schneider Electric Image Recognition Tool

Allied Electronics & Automation now offers Schneider Electric’s new image recognition tool, Pixie, to help its customers identify products faster and easier. This technology can recognize products through a single snap of a smartphone camera or photo upload through a personal computer. The digital widget lets customers easily identify a product and find replacement parts by simply providing a photo of the component in question.

 

 

 

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Banner: Expandable Safety Controller with In-Series Diagnostics

An enhanced version of Banner’s XS26 Safety Controller is now available with built-in In-Series Diagnostics (ISD). This technology simplifies installation, provides comprehensive real-time data about automation safety equipment, and prevents or reduces downtime. The expandable XS26-ISDd allows users to configure and monitor up to 394 connected safety devices.

 

 

 

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Phoenix Contact: Compact Modular Distribution Blocks With Lateral Push-in Connection

The new PTVFIX distribution blocks from Phoenix Contact are a combination of the PTFIX distribution block system and the PTV series with vertical conductor connection. The lateral Push-in connection features great advantages, in particular where space is limited. The small size and the modular compatibility of the distribution block system is also an advantage.

 

 

 

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Phoenix Contact: Surge Protection With an Overall Width of 3.5mm

The Termitrab complete product family from Phoenix Contact features the narrowest protection against overvoltages, with an overall width of just 3.5 mm per protective device. The device dimensions play a key role in measurement and control technology applications. Such applications often require a large number of signals, each needing appropriate protection.

 

 

 

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation: Common DC Bus Servo Drive Solution

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is announcing the release of the common DC bus servo drive (MELSERVO-J5D) solution. MELSERVO-J5D servo amplifiers are ideal for medium to large servo applications that require multiple drive units capable of managing regenerative energy. Available in 400V and 1kW to 7kW capacity, MELSERVO-J5D servo amplifiers expand the existing drive capabilities for the MELSERVO-J5 portfolio and are compatible with MELSERVO-J5 servo motors (HK-KT/ST/RT/MT).