Drives / Loop Controllers / PACs / PLCs

Schneider Electric: Modicon M580 PAC Controller
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Schneider Electric: Modicon M580 PAC Controller

Modicon M580 ePAC is an innovative Ethernet Programmable Automation Controller that lets you drive productivity and boost performance while preparing for the future. The Modicon M580 ePAC is the first high-end integrated controller built for EcoStruxure Plant in an open, flexible, reliable, sustainable, safe, and secure architecture. It features redundant controllers and safety controllers (safety PLC SIL3) with native Ethernet, and cybersecurity embedded in its core.

Pilz: PNOZmulti 2 Small Controllers
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Pilz: PNOZmulti 2 Small Controllers

Used all over the world – you too can rely on the 2nd generation of small controllers PNOZmulti for your automation. As a worldwide safety standard for numerous automation environments and communication systems, the small controller PNOZmulti 2 will fit into your system too. High productivity for your plant and machinery, user-friendly diagnostics and simple visualisation – with the small controllers PNOZmulti 2 you are making the right decision – guaranteed.

Siemens: SINAMICS G220 – Innovation in Every Detail for All Industries
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Siemens: SINAMICS G220 – Innovation in Every Detail for All Industries

SINAMICS G220 is designed to meet current and future challenges in virtually every industry. Incorporating improved hardware and software, SINAMICS G220 takes digital drive technology to a new level, making applications more efficient, secure and future-proof. Developed for a broad variety of industries and needs, SINAMICS G220 is able to fulfill specific requirements with flexible hardware and software options.

RS PRO Control Panel Products Improve Automation Efficiency
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RS PRO Control Panel Products Improve Automation Efficiency

RS offers an extensive selection of RS PRO brand control panel products ideally suited for improving automation efficiency and overcoming common challenges in applications extending throughout the industrial market. Companies in the energy, utilities, and process manufacturing industries are under immense pressure to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability and deliver value in the face of market challenges ranging from supply chain disruptions, rising energy costs, and inflation to skilled labor shortages, unplanned downtime, and the persistent need to continually enhance customer and employee experiences to better retain both.

Siemens: New Sinamics S210 Servo Drive System Simplifies Motion Control for Machine Builders
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Siemens: New Sinamics S210 Servo Drive System Simplifies Motion Control for Machine Builders

With its Sinamics S210 converter designed specifically for use with the newly developed Simotics S-1FK2 motors, Siemens is offering a new and innovative servo drive system in an initial offering from 50–750 watts. The converters come with integrated safety functions and enable rapid engineering via motion technology objects in Simatic S7-1500 controllers. They are connected to higher-level controllers via Profinet and are quickly and easily programmed by automatic motor parameterization and one-button tuning. Typical uses for this new drive system include packaging machines, handling applications such as pick-and-place, wood and plastics processing, as well as life sciences and digital printing.

Eaton: easyE4 Nano Programmable Logic Controllers
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Eaton: easyE4 Nano Programmable Logic Controllers

The easyE4 PLC has 12 I/O and can be expanded to a network of up to 188 I/O points, providing the ideal solution for lighting, energy management, industrial control, irrigation, pump control, HVAC and home automation. In whatever your application, the compact and flexible easyE4 enables control systems that are efficient and effortless to implement. After the easyE4 is installed, changes are easily accomplished through front panel programming, which eliminates the need to change wiring and minimizes downtime. Gain effortless control with the easyE4.

ABB: AC500-eCo PLCs
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ABB: AC500-eCo PLCs

ABB’s AC500-eCo is a range of scalable compact PLCs offering cost effectiveness for modern industrial automation applications where small and flexible PLC solutions often represent the ideal solution. Save money by starting on a small scale – the flexibility of the AC500 platform enables you to scale up as and when needs dictate it. The AC500-eCo has been designed to integrate seamlessly into the broader AC500 family, offering you the decisive benefit of having a fully scalable and modular system.

Schneider Electric: Modicon M251 TM251MESC Logic Controller
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Schneider Electric: Modicon M251 TM251MESC Logic Controller

This product is part of the Modicon M251 range, an offer of logic controllers for modular and distributed architectures. This logic controller provides 7 local, 14 remote I/O expansion modules. It is a Modicon logic controller with a rated supply voltage of 24V DC, an inrush current of 50A and a power consumption of 32.6W to 40.4W. Boost the performance of machine with powerful data transfer via SD Card, embedded web and FTP server and more.

Siemens: New SINAMICS G115D Distributed Drive System Specifically Designed for Conveyor Applications
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Siemens: New SINAMICS G115D Distributed Drive System Specifically Designed for Conveyor Applications

With its new SINAMICS G115D, Siemens is introducing a new, compact and powerful drive system specifically designed for horizontal conveyor applications. The drive system comprises the motor, drive and gearbox in one unit and is offered in two versions — wall-mounted and motor-mounted. The SINAMICS G115D drive system is characterized by a robust design with a high IP protection class (up to IP66 / UL Type 4X) and is suitable for use in harsh environments.  Thanks to its compact dimensions, the SINAMICS G115D can be easily installed in confined areas.

Finder: Expanded OPTA Series Features Three New Modules
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Finder: Expanded OPTA Series Features Three New Modules

The OPTA Programmable Logic Relay range from Finder is supplemented with three new expansion modules, expanding the potential of the PLR. The OPTA PLR is a collaboration between Finder and Arduino Pro, producing a new level of technology, opening up multiple possibilities of use. OPTA is the first PLR, as reliable as a Finder industrial…

Sealevel Develops Family of Fanless Industrial Computers with Impressive I/O & Performance
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Sealevel Develops Family of Fanless Industrial Computers with Impressive I/O & Performance

Sealevel Systems announces a new family of computers, the Flexio Fanless Industrial Embedded Computers. Fueled by a Quad-core Intel Atom or Core processor, Flexio computers are intentionally designed to provide power, connectivity, and performance. This combination makes the Flexio an ideal controller for automation, point-of-sale, test and measurement, medical, and security applications. Fanless Design & Unmatched…

Pepperl+Fuchs: Increased Performance with the BTC22 Industrial Box Thin Client
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Pepperl+Fuchs: Increased Performance with the BTC22 Industrial Box Thin Client

With the BTC22, Pepperl+Fuchs introduces a new, cutting-edge industrial box thin client. The successor of the well-known and proven BTC12 meets all the requirements of an industrial thin client and complements the existing BTC portfolio. With a dust-tight aluminum housing, no moving parts and a fanless design, the BTC22 is optimized for industrial use in 24/7 operation. In addition, the latest industrial box thin client offers modern software. It comes with pre-installed VisuNet RM Shell 6 firmware based on Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021.

Industrial Edge Controller from Brainboxes is Powered by an Industrialized Raspberry Pi and Arduino
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Industrial Edge Controller from Brainboxes is Powered by an Industrialized Raspberry Pi and Arduino

Combining industrial hardware connections with the processing power of a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+, the BB-400 Industrial Edge Controller gives you the possibilities of open source software. Ideal for retrofitting existing equipment or building into a new panel. The BB-400 Industrial Edge Controller combines Brainboxes proven IO and serial connectivity with a range of…

Process Panel Controller from Classic Automation Offers Enhanced Migration Features
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Process Panel Controller from Classic Automation Offers Enhanced Migration Features

The Panelicity®Series 36 is a 1/2 DIN panel controller from Classic Automation. This powerful controller in a small package features four different pre-defined operator displays, alarms, trends, and standard industrial control strategy templates. It simplifies new installations and provides a migration path for upgrades of older, obsolete panel controllers. In addition to the Moore 352/353 and…

Emerson: New Rosemount 3490 Level and Flow Controller Reduces Complexity in Water and Wastewater Applications
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Emerson: New Rosemount 3490 Level and Flow Controller Reduces Complexity in Water and Wastewater Applications

Emerson has recently introduced its next-generation Rosemount 3490 Controller for level and flow measurement applications, which helps to reduce complexity, optimize processes and enhance sustainability. Designed to maximize ease-of-use, the Rosemount 3490 provides comprehensive control functionality for 4-20 mA or HART compatible transmitters and is an ideal solution for water, wastewater and process industry applications. The Rosemount 3490 is the first controller to feature simple-to-program configuration wizard guides to help users set up the controller, making this procedure significantly less complex and time-consuming.