311 press releases : Automation, Regulation, Robotics

Smaller than a standardised switch – smooth fitting. The Schmersal Group presents as an Innovation at Interlift 2009 - the latest position switch range with safety function with our Z/T 196 series. Although fixing and mounting dimensions are identical, the compact switch requires less mounting space than conventional standardized switches. The main field of application of the new switch seri...

For hard-to-access mounting situations. With the ZSM 476, the Schmersal Group presents a latching position switch with multiple contacts for use both in elevator technology and in general machinery construction. The position switch with safety function features an electrically triggered reset function. When the switch is actuated, the actuating plunger latches, thus opening or closing electr...

Published : 25 August 2009 at 13:19 FND-3881Y0460STBC is a new dot matrix display from Forge Europa designed to achieve the same output characteristics, in terms of intensity, aesthetic appearance and viewing angle, to that of a surface mounted LED device. Packaged within a 32mm black surfaced reflector and encapsulated within water clear epoxy, each of the 64 dice is mounted centrally within...

INHECO introduced the STC – our new Single TEC Control. The STC is a compact high precision controller for managing INHECO CPAC or shaker devices. The STC can be equipped optionally with a slot for a CPAC or a slot for a shaker. The slot can be exchanged easily. Application Areas The STC is mostly used together with the principal INHECO heating/cooling/shaking units in/on robotic platforms a...

The VT250 series provides visualization, controlling and variable gateway functionality for communication between fieldbus systems (master or slave) and real-time Ethernet In addition to comprehensive sensor, fieldbus, interface and connectivity solutions, Turck is now offering a new product line of human machine interfaces (HMIs). The Muelheim-based automation specialist introduces the first m...

Based on five-digit roller counter DD52, new lowered DD52R offers full compatibility with the previous version. On top of reduced thickness, contributing to a better optimisation of the overall dimensions, DD52R features a window moulded over the case and ultrasonic welding between the case and the base, together with a dynamic front sealing element made up of an O-ring fitted between the rotating ...

Pneumatic digital and analogue modules for zone 22 (non-conductive dusts). * AS-i modules for hazardous area category II 3D. * AS-i pneumatics for hazardous area category II 3D. * Flat cable splitter for hazardous area category II 3D. * Extended addressing mode. * Alignment of the flat cable in 3 directions. Introduction In level applications such as wheat and grain s...

Remotus T-Rx is the name of Åkerströms’ new mobile platform for radio remote control of mobile applications. Examples of different mobile applications are sludge suction units, side loaders, load changers, container trucks, concrete pumps etc. The products within Remotus T-Rx are characterized with ruggedness, durability, flexibility and reliability. First to be launched are three receivers; T-Rx 1...

Pro-face presents 5 new add-on modules (digital and analog inputs/outputs) on EXM range, extension modules for Touch PLCs. □ 5 new add-on modules: - Module with 16 digital inputs / 8 relays outputs - Module with 2 analog outputs - Module with 4 analog inputs - Module with 4 analog inputs + 2 analog outputs - Module with 8 temperature inputs □ EXM range, for:...

The latest of the Power family, besides using the most recent technological solutions available, takes advantage of two important factors: matured experience on thousands of industrial applications developed with its predecessors and Tex Computer’s strong will to project itself into the automation future which will not be limited to the industrial sector but will involve more and more sectors like ...

Vlotho – LOHMEIER has extended its range of climate control components for control cabinets and enclosures housing electronics, adding the new roof-mounted DFL-186X series of filter fans. At a low installation depth, the units ensure high air flow rates. They are available with operating voltages of 120 and 230 V AC, providing an air output of 300 or 575 m³/h. The low-noise units en-sure constant a...

-Flame or Induction hardened cams to increase longevity, output torque and calculated for thousands of emergency stops. -Our flame hardening process of our cams will keep the accuracy of the unit for many years. Allowing you to be able to reuse the index drive for mulitple programs. -Our barrel cams do not wear over time - the accuracy from the start of production will be the same 10 years after ...

The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech has upgraded their high performance Fanless Box PCs (UNO-2170, 2171, & 2176 series) and the PCI-based Fanless Box PCs (UNO-3072 and UNO-3074 series) to support the SATA interface. Compared to the older PATA communication interface, SATA supports faster data transmissions and provides more reliable serial communications. Advantech’s Fanless Box PCs fe...

DIAS Drive 100: Modular, Space Saving and Economic The DIAS Drive 100 is a modular servo drive system that was especially designed for multiaxial applications. It impresses with its exceptionally compact form and optimized power loss. With the DIAS Drives of the 100 series, SIGMATEK has the power range up to 2 KW, which is ideal for packaging and material handling applications, covered. With...

Analog Signal Repeater between two remote points Save wired costs in an overload instalation!!! Every day is more and more expensive to wire a process, and in many places are impossible. The solution is the industrial wireless repeater RAL-3500 to remote reproduction of analog and logic signals by Radio 868 Mhz or 915 MHz (USA) without PC. Its are used to reproduce up to 20 signals 0..4-20...

RTS Life Science, a worldwide supplier of automated products and solutions for drug discovery, delivery and quality control applications within pharmaceutical, biotech, biobanking and academic institutes, is pleased to announce that they have been selected to supply four Saliva and RNA Stabilised Blood Processing Systems to the UK Biobank. UK Biobank, a project aiming to advance public health in...

RTS Life Science, a worldwide supplier of automated sample management and drug delivery testing systems, today announces that it will host the 3rd in the series of RTS’ sample management workshops designed to benchmark, educate, inform and stimulate discussion on issues facing sample management professionals. The workshop will take place on Monday 21st September 2009 from 2.30-5.30pm at the IQP...

Friendcom has just designed and launched a wireless AMR system for pulse counter which is made up of Handset AMR Reader (FC-403H) and wireless pulse counter (FC-403C). FC-403C can collect the pulses from power meters and send the data via wireless to the handset AMR reader. Features : Ć Operating in VHF or UHF band. Automatically select working frequency to avoid interference. Ć Excellen...

Material and surface treatment: Tube ø 30 x 1,5 mm of aluminium AlMgSi 0,5, black powder coated with fine structure. Tube holder and cap of polyamide PA6, black with fine structure. Function element: Emergency Stop. FG5-20 2 NC contacts; UL approval. FG5-21 1 NC contact and illumination by red LED; UL approval. Protection class: The protection class of the functional handles confo...

The new analog 16-bit multifunction board APCIe-3121 for the PCI Express bus from ADDI-DATA has 16 SE/8 differential inputs and delivers 16-bit resolution as well as a throughput rate of 100 kHz. With its numerous protective circuits such as optical isolation, overvoltage protection, input filters, short-circuit protection, etc., the board is particularly suited for applications in harsh industrial...