Switches / Indicators / Relays / Solenoids

Leuze: TL 305 Series Tower Lights
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Leuze: TL 305 Series Tower Lights

Leuze introduces new tower lights in robust aluminum housing onto the market: The TL 305 series impresses with bright and homogeneous illumination as well as an optional IO-Link interface. Tower lights are indispensable in machine and system construction as well as in intralogistics: They make states, faults and ongoing processes clearly visible from a distance. The new Leuze tower lights of the TL 305 series can do all of this extremely reliably. They light up brightly, uniformly and fully. This enables optimum signaling – whether at the machine, on the conveyor belt or for access control.

SCHURTER: New Touchless Hidden Switch (THS) is Concealed Behind Surface
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SCHURTER: New Touchless Hidden Switch (THS) is Concealed Behind Surface

SCHURTER introduces the innovative THS switch series with optical sensor technology that can be concealed behind any surface without the need for mounting holes. A small opening in the user interface is all that is needed to allow the ToF sensor to actuate. Equipment and appliances used in public areas has created demand for non-contact switches to replace conventional touch-activated switches. The THS is a touchless switch that provides an excellent hygienic solution to prevent the spread of pathogens.

AutomationDirect: New IronHorse Motor Controls
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AutomationDirect: New IronHorse Motor Controls

AutomationDirect has recently added new IronHorse manual motor protectors, contactors, thermal overload relays, and a wide variety of supported accessories to their growing lineup of motor control products. The IronHorse HMC series contactors are a very economical solution and feature an advanced design with a sealed structure to prevent arc flash exposure; electronic coils are available on select models. These 3-pole contactors have built-in auxiliary contacts and are available in a variety of coil voltages and in seven frame sizes, with ratings from 5 to 300 hp (400A) at 480 VAC.

RS: Red Lion’s New N-Tron Series NT5000 Gigabit Managed Layer 2 Industrial Ethernet Switches
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RS: Red Lion’s New N-Tron Series NT5000 Gigabit Managed Layer 2 Industrial Ethernet Switches

Red Lion’s N-Tron Series NT5000 gigabit managed Ethernet switches are engineered for ease of use, security, and durability and ideally suited for use in the factory automation, robotics, food and beverage, oil and gas, alternative energy, water and wastewater, marine, and rail industries. A configuration wizard and graphical dashboard make installation and setup a breeze; security features help administrators protect networks from unauthorized access; and a rugged design ensures years of reliable operation in harsh industrial environments.

HMS Networks: Next-Generation Gateways with Anybus Communicator EtherCAT Main Device
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HMS Networks: Next-Generation Gateways with Anybus Communicator EtherCAT Main Device

HMS has recently launched the Next-Generation Gateways with Anybus Communicator EtherCAT Main Device, a high-performance gateway that provides an easy and reliable way to connect EtherCAT subordinate devices to different industrial networks and control systems. In recent years, EtherCAT has rapidly gained popularity and is now the third most widely installed industrial network in factory automation globally, and the preferred choice in the semiconductor industry.

Banner Engineering: R95C 8-Port Modbus Hub
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Banner Engineering: R95C 8-Port Modbus Hub

Banner’s new R95C-8B21-MQ 8-port Discrete Modbus Hub is a quick and easy way to integrate discrete devices into a Modbus system. It converts discrete signal inputs and outputs the values to defined Modbus registers. The R95C-8B21-MQ also serves as a discrete data aggregator that can function as a smart logic device and is able to store valuable sensor data directly on the hub. The R95C-8B21-MQ can quickly and easily connect directly to multiple discrete devices and has a compact and rugged overmolded design that meets IP65, IP67, and IP68 ratings, allowing placement nearly anywhere it’s needed.

Rockwell Automation: ArmorBlock 5000 On-Machine I/O Blocks
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Rockwell Automation: ArmorBlock 5000 On-Machine I/O Blocks

Rockwell Automation, Inc. has recently announced the release of its new Allen‑Bradley ArmorBlock 5000 I/O blocks. Integrated with IO-Link technology, the distributed I/O solution offers smart capabilities that can help industrial manufacturers improve operational productivity with minimal cost. Manufacturers can deploy and maintain smart automation more efficiently with the ArmorBlock 5000 I/O solution. With the highly integrated IO-Link capabilities, machine design complexity is reduced through simpler device configuration and better integration with Allen‑Bradley controllers.

Schneider Electric: TeSys Deca IEC Contactor
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Schneider Electric: TeSys Deca IEC Contactor

TeSys Deca contactors have been designed for perfect integration into control systems. They can be used to create motor starters for almost any type of application. TeSys D contactors are available in 13 contactor ratings for inductive motor applications up to 150 full-load amps and resistive loads up to 200 amps. This 9A inductive 3 pole IEC contactor can be mounted on DIN rail or mounted directly to a panel.

AutomationDirect: ProSense Frequency Signal Conditioners
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AutomationDirect: ProSense Frequency Signal Conditioners

AutomationDirect has added frequency signal conditioners from ProSense.  These new signal conditioners are extremely versatile, affordable, and provide the flexibility to convert, transmit, scale, and isolate input signals from a wide variety of process sensors and controller I/O. The SCU-2200 universal analog-to-frequency converters accept milliamp, voltage, RTD, thermocouple, or potentiometer inputs and provide a scalable single-frequency output (up to 25kHz). They are helpful when a controller does not have any analog input points available but does have a frequency input.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation: Powerful iQ-R Series Module Allows Users to Configure Two Networks Using One Module
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Mitsubishi Electric Automation: Powerful iQ-R Series Module Allows Users to Configure Two Networks Using One Module

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. recently announced the iQ-R Series CC-Link IE TSN Plus module which supports CC-Link IE TSN and EtherNet/IP networks in one module. CC-Link IE TSN is an open industrial network technology that combines gigabit Ethernet bandwidth with Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) allowing for high-speed motion control, safety, and standard communication I/O devices. EtherNet/IP networks allow for communication with third party devices.

Banner Engineering: LC25T In-Line Touch Switch
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Banner Engineering: LC25T In-Line Touch Switch

The LC25T In-Line Touch Switch is a sealed, capacitive touch switch that can be connected in-line with many types of DC devices for on/off and PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) dimming control. With a 4-amp output capacity, it can even control the largest of Banner’s DC lights. Its touch interface and colored visual status indication make the LC25T easy to use.

Panel Mounting Electromechanical Switches
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Panel Mounting Electromechanical Switches

By Troy Dixon, Global Product Manager at Littelfuse March 20, 2023 As technology and machinery evolve, the way we interface and interact with electronic equipment also advances. Many traditional human-machine interfaces (HMI) are updating to sophisticated touchscreen technologies. Even in a world where touchscreens are growing in popularity, they are not the right choice for…

AutomationDirect: IDEM Two-hand Safety Control Panels
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AutomationDirect: IDEM Two-hand Safety Control Panels

AutomationDirect has recently announceed the addition of IDEM two-hand safety control panels to their safety products portfolio. Two-hand safety control panels, used with a special control monitoring relay, require an operator to use both hands simultaneously during a hazardous operation. This forces operators to keep their hands on the two-hand control actuator and out of harm’s way. New IDEM products include a control station with momentary pushbuttons, a control station with zero-force touch buttons, and an empty two-hand control station enclosure for custom configurations. Enclosures are made of die-cast aluminum; replacement buttons are available.

Red Lion Controls: NT5000 Gigabit Ethernet Switches
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Red Lion Controls: NT5000 Gigabit Ethernet Switches

Red Lion recently introduced their N-Tron Series NT5000 Gigabit Managed Layer 2 Ethernet switches. As industries around the world digitally transform and optimize their operations, reliable and secure network access is absolutely critical. NT5000 switches and their gigabit speed are designed to improve network security and reliability for industrial organizations of all sizes and environments.

Push-Button Switches
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CDM: Amphenol NEXUS Push-Button Switches

CDM Electronics, a full-line authorized distributor of Amphenol NEXUS Technologies, now have that manufacturer’s military-spec and commercial push-button switches available in stock. Push-Button Switches from Amphenol NEXUS Technologies include momentary (PTT) and push-pull actuation formats in multiple materials, colors and current ratings to meet any requirement. Military types MS25089 and MIL-S-8805/3 are available in various mounting styles.

Pilz: myPNOZ, the New, Modular Safety Relay
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Pilz: myPNOZ, the New, Modular Safety Relay

The new modular safety relay myPNOZ is produced individually according to your requirements in batch size 1. An easy-to-use device that’s flexible in application and boasts clever features, it ensures reliable monitoring of your safety functions. Tailor-made safety and clever product features are convincing features of the modular safety relay. It consists of a head module and a maximum of eight expansion modules and ensures safe monitoring of 2 to 16 input functions such as emergency stop, safety gates, safety light curtains, two-hand IIIA/C controls and enabling switches.