Following the successful launch of the improved MSM II switch family, SCHURTER has now added perfectly matching indicator elements made of the same high-quality stainless steel. An appealing combination of aesthetics and technology.
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.
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, 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.
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, 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 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.
SCHURTER series DG11 and DG12 with and without mains filter features a first-of-its-kind ingress protection solution for IEC inlets, consisting of a seal gasket between the connector and mating V-Lock power cord. The blue colored latch of the V-Lock power cord and blue inlay of the appliance inlet indicate that the two have been equipped to provide an IP54 rating under load. The unit is screw mounted and rated IP67 between the power entry module and the panel.
MENNEKES recently expanded our sloped-top motor disconnect offering, allowing you to prioritize sanitation in your plant environment while easily meeting requirements for multiple disconnects. Available in three multi-gang enclosure sizes, the new stainless steel SLPX Series features a unique clean design for critical washdown and processing areas. Like other MENNEKES sloped-top disconnects, these units are UL Listed, rated NEMA 4X and include a 15-degree sloped roof to facilitate liquid runoff. They are also ideally suited for multiple disconnect requirements, saving you cost and time with one box installation versus having many individual units.
Simply connected, individually configured, reliably controlled—the new push button box can be connected easily and error-free to IO-Link networks via an M12 connector. No complex wiring is required. In addition to data storage during configuration, IO-Link enables the transmission of diagnostic data for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance. The communication standard therefore ensures increased plant availability.
AutomationDirect has added Patlite NE series visual and audible-visual signaling beacons to their portfolio of industrial signaling devices. These signaling devices are offered as visual-only beacons or as combination devices with a buzzer or selectable tone alarm (8 different tones) and signal beacon. Mono-color beacons are available in red, yellow, green, blue, or clear models. Multi-color versions support 7 selectable colors allowing users to signal numerous different equipment conditions with one device.
AutomationDirect has added new ProSense T30R series rugged timer relays featuring a high 30A SPDT output contact that controls loads without requiring a separate contactor. These new single-function timer relays are available in on-delay, off-delay, fleeting, and cyclic mode timing options and offer an easy-to-use rotary switch adjustment with timing ranges up to 10 hours. The new timer relays are encapsulated for resistance to harsh environments and utilize a microprocessor-based design for superior accuracy and repeatability.
Omron Automation Americas adds advancements to its’ panel solutions with the new MY-GS-R relay. This addition allows users to verify the operational state accurately, while encompassing the other key features such as vibration resistance, reduced wiring times, and unified component dimensions. This relay can be integrated in broad industries with a variety of different applications, including food processing, packaging machinery, palletizing/de-palletizing, assembling, and material handling.
The new CPUs and Power Modules in the Remote I/O IS1+ system from R. STAHL are now also available for installation in Zone 1. This means that the extensive range of functions offered by the Zone 2 version, such as integrated support for PROFIBUS DP, PROFINET (CC-B), EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP and OPC UA, can now also be used in Zone 1.
Industrial manufacturers can optimize their operations and reach higher levels of efficiency with the latest addition in the Allen‑Bradley ArmorBlock 5000 I/O portfolio, the 16-point configurable blocks. These I/O blocks provide unparalleled configurability and integrated I/O capabilities that help enhance flexibility and precision in automation systems.
EAO has extended the robust Series 82 with a new product variant with vibration-resistant cable connections. It is common to expose pushbuttons and indicators to extremely harsh operating conditions. For example in the food and beverage industry, where alkaline cleaning agents and corrosion severely affect HMIs. In addition, external factors in the form of hard-to-remove dirt, fine dust, along with severe vibrations and blunt impacts also require HMIs to offer a very high level of resistance.
