Automation platform ecosystem
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New safety card for frequency converters
As an extension or to retrofit the Altivar frequency converter, Schneider Electric has launched a new Safety Card, with which additional safety technology can be saved.
Modular gear
With the modular gearboxes of the new Neco series, Nabtesco is now making robot technology accessible to classic mechanical engineering. The ready-to-install servo gears achieve a high level of precision with a hysteresis loss of 0.5 arc.min and are extremely robust thanks to the double-bearing eccentric shafts and the bearing-mounted drive shaft.
Troubleshooting at the push of a button
Bonfiglioli launches its new Drive Diagnostic App, which supports users in working with Bonfiglioli frequency converters and servo drives.
Industrial Ethernet for stepper motors of the AZ series
The highly efficient stepper motors of the AZ series with mechanical absolute value sensors from Oriental Motor have now been supplemented by new drivers with Profinet.
New CompactPCI Serial Bus Coupler
As a plug-on unit for EKF CPU cards, the SCX-PCIE module enables two backplanes to be coupled, thereby expanding CompactPCI Serial systems to up to 16 slots for peripheral cards.
A secure hold for the moving belt
For the reliable and cost-efficient protection of conveyor systems and machines, Pilz is expanding the product family of position and proximity switches with the new, compact rope pull switch Psenrope mini. The variant of the Psenrope rope pull switch enables functional processes to be switched off by manual actuation and thus represents an economical solution for the emergency stop function.
AGV control with more power and additional security
Echoring expands the performance potential of the radio-based control of driverless transport systems (AGV).
Take-away visualization
Machine operators can now seamlessly transfer the control of their machines from the main visualization to their mobile devices. With a new function of the B&R visualization Mapp View, you can move freely while you work and always have the information you need at your fingertips.
Full flexibility with Industrial Ethernet
Industrial Ethernet interfaces for the transmission of Gigabit Ethernet, Profinet or other IIoT standards can now be implemented in modular MIXO connectors with universal RJ45 cables. The new contact insert CX 01 J8UM simply locks the RJ45 connector directly onto the standardized contour of the connector.
Connectors for Industry 4.0
Escha offers an extensive range of products that was specifically developed for the transmission of high data rates of up to 10 Gbit / s in demanding industrial applications.
Mobile condition monitoring
The new Portable Monitoring System from Balluff is a digital aid for monitoring the condition of machines and systems. The system consists of the Condition Monitoring Sensor BCM, a mobile gateway for data transmission with cellular radio and software for the visualization of the data on any end device.
Single core for HV test stands
SAB Bröckskes has presented the highly flexible B 110 C cable. The copper cable can be used as a lead between generators on construction machinery or as a lead on large electric motors. In addition, the single wire can be used wherever high currents have to be transmitted and high power is required.
7-inch multi-touch panel for web visualization
The compact ETT 764 operator panel from Sigmatek with its Edge3 Technology processor ensures fluid and powerful (web) visualization. It is presented in a high-quality, robust design with a black anodized aluminum frame (front IP65).
Industrial panel PC in IP66 / 69K stainless steel housing
For use in hygiene-critical environments, Spectra is introducing the Panel PC of the Spectra Panel Z series with display sizes from 17 "to 21.5" and a resistive touchscreen. The use of stainless steel for the housing of this Panel PC guarantees a very high surface quality that can withstand highly corrosive environments as well as high pressures and temperatures.
Energy supply systems especially for telescopes
Tsubaki Kabelschlepp has been developing application-specific cable carriers for use in telescopes for many years. They are used, for example, in the steel and plastic energy chain system, which is responsible for rotating the camera and the elevation axis of the LSST (Large Synoptic Survey Telescope) on the Cerro Pachón mountain in Chile at an altitude of over 2,600 meters.
Schneider Electric receives German Sustainability Award
Schneider Electric won the German Sustainability Award in the “Climate Transformation Field” category. The tech group is recognized for its holistic and digital IoT solutions. The jury of the independent German Sustainability Award Foundation also highlighted Schneider Electric's internal efforts to protect the climate.
Mobile measuring case
The mobile measuring case MMD 98RCM records all voltage quality parameters and logs this data as one, three or four-phase measurement in the low-voltage network (230/400 VAC) in distribution networks in the transformer stations, MS / LV switchgear and as a direct consumption measurement on machines and in buildings.
Data logger with bluetooth
The RTR500B series from T&D with Bluetooth technology is the next generation of the RTR 500 series, which, according to the manufacturer, combines increased security standards and easier operation. The system uses T & D's wireless short-range communication for transmission between the data logger and the base station.
Demo kit with RSA3015N spectrum analyzer
To understand how radio technology works, the partner of Telemeter Electronic, Rigol Technologies, now offers a tool: The spectrum analyzer of the DSA800 class or the RSA3015N in combination with a TX1000 demo board is specially designed for the training area, but also specified for R&D measurements.
New NIR spectrometers
Polytec has revised its PSS series of NIR spectrometers: The new PAS spectrometers are based on the same optical structure, but with improved electronics. Design and testing has shown that the PAS and PSS spectrometers are completely interchangeable in current applications.
Characterize carbon black-elastomer mixtures fully automatically
Soot is a black, powdery solid and an important component of plastics, which has a decisive influence on their physical properties. One of the world's leading suppliers of industrial carbon blacks uses a ZwickRoell roboTest N and an LTM 2 linear testing machine to characterize them in elastomers.
New test system and extended warranty at Zwick
In October, Zwick invited Roell to the testXpo again - and held a press conference as part of the in-house exhibition. Among other things, the new testing machine generation Allround-Line was presented. This is a flexible system with two test rooms that can be used for testing tasks in quality control as well as in research projects.
Convection-cooled 350W power supply for medical technology
TDK announces the introduction of the AC-DC power supply series CUS350MP from TDK-Lambda. The series has certifications for medical and industrial safety, is designed for 350W with convection and 500W with air cooling.
Industrial 5G router available
With the Scalance MUM856-1, the first industrial 5G router from Siemens is now available. The device connects local industrial applications with public 5G, 4G (LTE) and 3G (UMTS) cellular networks.
Calculate sensor data with one another with a click
IIoT projects can be implemented with the modular digitization platform Moneov from ifm. The individual modules work together seamlessly according to the “plug & work” principle, so that the system can be adapted to different requirements.
Ethernet extension for routers and data loggers
The PCAN-Router Pro FD, a 6-channel CAN FD router and data logger from PEAK-System, is now optionally available with an RJ-45 Ethernet interface.
New 30 V power supply generation for ASi-5
In the future, Bihl + Wiedemann will be relying on a newly developed 30 V power supply generation. This is specially designed for ASi-5 communication and is therefore also ideal for mixed ASi-5 / ASi-3 applications.
Safety laser scanners with up to three separate safety zones
Additional digital inputs and outputs are now available for the Psenscan safety laser scanner: Now up to 70 switchable configurations can be implemented and up to three separate safety zones can be monitored simultaneously thanks to the new 17-pin and master encoder variants.
Fail-safe communication in the 5 GHz band
Transferring industrial data from fieldbus systems to hard-to-reach locations without loss and with the highest level of reliability also works without the need for cabling. A suitable solution is the combination of echo ringing with Schildknecht's patented Dataeagle technology.
Mini-ITX mainboard with Zhaoxin CPU
The new Mini-ITX mainboard KINO-KX from Compmall has either the Zhaoxin KX-U6580 or KX-U6780A onboard. Both variants are 8-core processors with 8 MB cache and 2.5 or 2.7 GHz clock frequency.
High signal density for miniaturized sensors
The connection technology specialist Escha is expanding its M8 connector range to include multi-pole versions with 8 pins. There are two cable qualities to choose from, which are particularly geared towards the requirements of the automation industry.
Modular connectors for protected data transmission
Interfaces that transmit data standards such as Profinet with Gigabit or Megabit Industrial Ethernet require a particularly high level of EMC protection and the best possible 360 ° shielding. In order to achieve the highest protection here, depending on the area of application (e.g. railway), the shield transmission is carried out separately or as often as possible connected to the protective conductor (PE).
Complete solution for condition monitoring
Various hardware and software components are normally required in order to be able to visualize and analyze the states of machines and systems. The new Condition Monitoring Toolkit from Balluff bundles all the necessary components - and thus enables early error detection and predictive maintenance to be carried out quickly and easily.
Compact and robust slip rings for wind turbines
Because of their reliable and trouble-free construction, Servotecnica slip rings are an option for equipping small to medium-sized wind turbines. They are used for the wind-dependent adjustment of the rotor blades or at the rotating transition between the nacelle and the tower.
