Amphenol Sine Systems’ ecomate® Aquarius Waterproof Connectors provide an IP67/69K waterproof rating when in a mated condition for industrial applications.
Turbo series alarms from Floyd Bell are small, front-mount piezo buzzers that have revolutionized the audio alert industry by providing a durable, tamper-proof audible in a tiny package.
The anti-vandel AV/AVH-Series sealed switch product line from Carling Technologies features quick connect tab terminals for easy installation and daisy-chaining. Sealed to IP67 for above-panel components, the pushbutton AV/AVH-Series switch has a sleek design with various LED illumination options.
Designed for demanding applications with high actuation rates, the 6 mm x 6 mm KSC Tireless Endurance advances the marketplace for tact switches. The KSC Tireless Endurance switch from C&K helps ease the design cycle by offering a long-standing lifetime for its size and force range.
Read more: C&K Designs First Miniature Tact Switch Rated to...
By using the modular adapter system from icotek, a cable entry becomes a hybrid system. Pre-terminated and standard cables or hoses can be routed and, with the use of the IMAS-CONNECT grommets, you can now integrate various types of connectivity ports into the frame system.
Manufacturers can now realize the design and productivity benefits of On-Machine I/O modules on smart machines used in harsh applications. The new Allen-Bradley ArmorBlock I/O modules can operate in a wide range of temperatures and offer up to IP69K protection in applications like automotive, material handling, packaging and welding.
TE Connectivity has introduced its new zSFP+ stacked belly-to-belly connectors that are designed to support data rates at both 28G NRZ and 56 Gbps PAM-4. The upright latching feature for zSFP+ stacked belly-to-belly connectors is a key capability that can accommodate four row belly-to-belly applications to enable higher faceplate density and maximize printed circuit board (PCB) space usage for hyperscale data centers and networking switch applications.
With the drive toward connected machines and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), more automation than ever is being connected via Ethernet. In industries from automotive to metalworking to food and beverage, Ethernet has become the data connection of choice. While wireless networks work well in office environments, a hardwired connection is still preferred for many applications in manufacturing to ensure connectivity and data availability.
Read more: Balluff RJ45/RJ45 Double-ended Ethernet cables...
Harting's Han 1A offers a compact, robust and universally deployable rectangular connector system for transmission in all lifelines of Industry 4.0 (data, power,
signals). Smaller drives are becoming more common and require smaller interfaces. This new connector series reflects the trend with space optimized housings and inserts. The Han 1 A is 30% smaller than the Han 3 A, which was previously the smallest offering in the Han Industrial connector series.
The comprehensive VARITECTOR product portfolio from Weidmueller provides surge protection for energy systems, instrumentation & control, and data interfaces. The lightning current arrester offers quick installation on 40 mm busbars in the meter cabinet or installation distributor.
Editor's Pick: Featured Product News
Expanded Communications and Analog I/O Capabilities for the BRX PLC
New expansion I/O modules from AutomationDirect for the BRX stackable micro brick PLC include communications modules, universal analog I/O modules, and universal temperature combination I/O modules. Expansion modules snap onto the side of any BRX Micro PLC Unit (MPU) or BRX Remote I/O controller, creating a sturdy and rugged PLC platform.
Added BRX serial communications modules ($159.00) provide four isolated RS-232 ports that support communications flow control or RS-422 serial ports. Also available are BRX single-channel RS-232 (with flow control) and RS-422 Pluggable Option Modules ($49.00). Supported protocols include Do-more! Protocol, Modbus RTU (Master/Slave), K-Sequence, and ASCII (In/Out). Data rates are 1200 to 115,200 bps.
Products for Panel Builders
Editor's Pick: Featured Article
How to choose an Industrial Automation Controller
There are many important items to consider when choosing a controller for machine and process automation. Breaking down the equipment’s operational needs is a starting point and will help evaluate the range of controllers specified by OEMs or machine builders. Depending on how the equipment fits into the larger manufacturing environment, the automation system can provide a complete solution or just control individual parts.
The controller specified, such as a PLC or PAC, can control a single station, a machine, a process unit, a whole assembly line or an entire plant. If an integrated manufacturing system is being automated, a single large controller using multiple expansion and remote I/O bases communicating via Ethernet can provide end-to-end control.
Panel Building Tips
How To Build a Motor Starter in Accordance With UL 508A
UL 508A allows control panel builders to apply a UL label to their finished assemblies without having to run those assemblies through specific UL testing. As long as they adhere to the standard’s requirements, builders can put the UL label on the finished product and save money by not having to send it to UL for testing.
According to UL, the UL 508A standard applies to industrial control panels intended for general industrial use that operate from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This standard also applies to industrial control panel enclosures and industrial control panels used for flame safety supervision of combustible fuel type equipment; elevator control; crane or hoist control; service equipment use and various other applications.
News for Panel Builders
