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Balluff: IO-Link Wireless – Intelligent, Networked, Wireless
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Balluff: IO-Link Wireless – Intelligent, Networked, Wireless

Combining industrial networks with the IO-Link communication standard is an essential building block of the smart factory of the future. Up to now, intelligent sensors and actuators as well as binary and/or analog devices have been integrated via cables. However, process- and factory-automation applications are increasingly using wireless technologies, since they have many advantages. IO-Link Wireless offers a promising new standard. Balluff’s extensive IO-Link portfolio includes sensors with different operating principles as well as an unrivaled range of network and connection technology. With IO-Link Wireless, Balluff is expanding it’s portfolio in a modern and future-proof way that maintains system integration and compatibility.

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.

Rockwell Automation: Enhanced ArmorBlock 5000 IO-Link Master Blocks Advance Automation Efficiency
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Rockwell Automation: Enhanced ArmorBlock 5000 IO-Link Master Blocks Advance Automation Efficiency

Manufacturers can further streamline operation processes and reduce deployment time with the release of an enhanced firmware and Add-on Profile (AOP) update in the Allen‑Bradley ArmorBlock 5000 IO-Link master blocks. The newly added features, coupled with the On-Machine capability, provide a significant boost in functionality and performance for applications within demanding industrial environments.

Banner Engineering: R95C Hybrid IO-Link Hub
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Banner Engineering: R95C Hybrid IO-Link Hub

Controls engineers can more efficiently design remote I/O systems by connecting analog and discrete I/O to a single IO-Link hub. The R95C Hybrid IO-Link Hub reduces cost, wiring, and installation time in applications with a variety of I/O types in one area by offering four analog ports and four discrete ports. Analog signals can be mirrored to other ports for retrofitting existing analog sensors or to add visual indication for efficiency. Up to 4 amps can be shared and passed through ports to power devices, such as lighting, without needing to inject extra power via splitter cables. Convenient side ports help reduce cable damage by minimizing cable bend.

SWZ Series
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SCHURTER: SWZ Series Heritage 6-Position Voltage Selector Gets Upgrade

SCHURTER is pleased to announce an enhancement to its well-known voltage selector series SWZ. By upgrading the plating of the terminals from tin to silver, the six-position selector now features elevated mechanical and electrical performance. Known primarily for use as voltage selectors, the SWZ series is ideal for use in applications with other types of circuit switching to attain varying modes of operation. The desired function of each position is determined by wiring options in series-parallel, enabling multi-faceted adaptation of the selectors for widespread application.

Belden: BEETLE Single Pair Ethernet Lite Managed Switch
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Belden: BEETLE Single Pair Ethernet Lite Managed Switch

The Lumberg Automation BEETLE Lite Managed Switch supports the transition to future-ready networks built using Single Pair Ethernet (SPE), supporting seamless sensor-to-cloud connectivity. As industrial environments grow in complexity, enterprises have opportunities to connect more field devices and gather more data. However, they need to consider space and weight constraints and simplify network infrastructure where possible. SPE supports this goal by allowing connectivity via a single pair of wires rather than the two or four pairs required by standard Ethernet.

LUTZE: Expanding LCIS Relay Product Portfolio
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LUTZE: Expanding LCIS Relay Product Portfolio

LUTZE has expanded its electromechanical LCIS relay portfolio with 12 units offering additional changeover contacts. New additions to the product portfolio are the LCIS 2 and LCIS 3 relay series. LCIS 2 series has units with 1 or 2 changeover contacts, and the LCIS 3 series has units with 4 changeover contacts. All new relay models are offered with the following rated voltages: 12V DC, 24V DC, 115V AC or 230V AC.

MENNEKES: SPEC Grade Sloped-Top Disconnects Are Now Available in 200A and 400A
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MENNEKES: SPEC Grade Sloped-Top Disconnects Are Now Available in 200A and 400A

MENNEKES has recently expanded its SPEC Grade Series of stainless steel motor disconnects to include 200A and 400A models. These units are the first on the market to combine these amperages in a sloped-top stainless steel enclosure. Compared to traditional knife-blade alternatives, these SPEC Grade units feature a UL 98 Listed rotary switch, providing a more compact and cost-effective footprint. They also feature a 15-degree sloped roof to facilitate liquid runoff in washdown areas, minimizing potential for harborage contamination.

Siemens: NEMA 30mm Pushbuttons
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Siemens: NEMA 30mm Pushbuttons

The Siemens family of 30mm pilot devices and pushbuttons are designed to stand up to the punishing water, dust and oil environments of American manufacturing, offering three classes of sophistication: Sleek 30mm designed pushbuttons, Standard duty control stations, hazardous location pilot devices, oiltight pilot devices, and break glass emergency stations.

Banner Engineering: AC Voltage Sensor – Continuously Monitor Voltage to Gain Insights on Plant and Equipment Performance
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Banner Engineering: AC Voltage Sensor – Continuously Monitor Voltage to Gain Insights on Plant and Equipment Performance

Get a more comprehensive view of equipment and overall plant health while improving the accuracy of power calculations with Banner’s new AC Voltage Sensor. Sensor data is easily accessed via the Modbus RTU interface and is pre-scaled to simplify the commissioning process. Monitoring the power consumption of equipment is further simplified when used with Banner’s Asset Monitoring Gateway with SNAP ID and AC current sensors; together, they provide a turn-key power monitoring solution without any programming necessary to get started. The AC Voltage Sensor also works great within Banner’s Snap Signal condition monitoring ecosystem.

Balluff: BNI IO-Link Sensor/Actuator Hubs
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Balluff: BNI IO-Link Sensor/Actuator Hubs

With their rugged housings, Balluff’s BNI IO-Link sensor/actuator hub series are ideal for use in harsh industrial environments. The I/O blocks are based on M12 or M8 plug connections, making them easy and economical to install and maintain. The port-specific single-channel monitoring detects short circuit and overloads, as well as a cable break at the port. This degree of selective diagnosis is unique among I/O blocks. Highest functionality with the best flexibility offers our different variants of BNI IO-Link sensor/actuator hub series. Different units allow you to meet your specific demands and requirements.

Littelfuse: 59177 Series Ultra-Miniature Overmolded Reed Switch Solution for Space-Constrained Designs
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Littelfuse: 59177 Series Ultra-Miniature Overmolded Reed Switch Solution for Space-Constrained Designs

Littelfuse, Inc. introduces the 59177 Series ultra-miniature overmolded reed switch, offering designers unparalleled flexibility for space-constrained applications. With its compact design and low power consumption, the 59177 Series reed switch provides a reliable solution for various high-speed switching applications. The 59177 Series reed switch boasts an ultra-miniature size of 9.0 mm x 2.5 mm x 2.4 mm (0.354” x 0.098‘’ x 0.094”), making it the smallest overmolded reed switch in the Littelfuse product portfolio. Despite its tiny footprint, this switch can handle up to 170 Vdc or 0.25 A at up to 10 W, ensuring optimal performance in demanding applications.

EAO: Series 84 E-Stop and Stop Switches
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EAO: Series 84 E-Stop and Stop Switches

The Series 84 emergency stop and stop switches have a compact, attractive design with a very low back panel depth. These safety switches are optionally available with a solder/plug-in terminal or now also with a flat ribbon cable connection. The visually appealing series has particularly impressive and innovative illumination options. Different illuminations in the same switching element enable multiple status displays. This saves you space and costs while enabling additional actuators and indicators.

Pfannenberg Announces Full Suite of M12 Ready Configured Signaling Solutions
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Pfannenberg Announces Full Suite of M12 Ready Configured Signaling Solutions

Pfannenberg, Inc. has recently announced that their full product range of audible, visual, combination, and stacklights are now available with M12 readiness. The latest addition of M12 connectable BR50 Stacklights makes Pfannenberg the only North American provider to offer a full suite of M12 ready signaling solutions. M12 technology removes the need for an electrician or electrical installer to wire the device as the connections and DIP switches are already made. A traditional install may take an expert 5-10 minutes per device, while an M12 connection can be made in 30 seconds with no electrical expertise. This makes installation significantly faster and less costly for the customer.

Pilz: Safety Locking Devices for Your Safety Gate
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Pilz: Safety Locking Devices for Your Safety Gate

Pilz offers a versatile portfolio of safety locking devices to safeguard movable guards. Whether process guarding or safe guard locking for personnel protection, an accessible safety gate or a small cover – Pilz safety switches with guard locking offer the right solution for every application: cost-optimised and flexible. Pilz has adapted the structure of its website to make it easier for you to select products.