A selection of I/O modules for safety-related and non-safety-related digital signal processing is available for the remote I/O system PSSuniversal 2. You can configure the system to fit your requirements, with a flexible mix of safety and standard functions. With PSSuniversal 2 it is very simple to adapt the system retrospectively. The configuration is performed in our software tool PASconfig.
Discover how easy and cost-effective it is to integrate a wide variety of IO-Link devices into your system – with Bihl+Wiedemann’s Small Starter Kit ASi-5/IO-Link, which is available in two versions. The starter kit includes an ASi-5/ASi-3 Gateway, a four-port IO-Link Master and B+W’s user-friendly software suite. You receive everything fully assembled and wired in a handy carrying case, and even have enough space to install your own IO-Link devices.
More and more applications need to have complete sealing to ensure an effective and easy to clean surface. APEM offers a simple, quick, economic and effective solution to prevent the transmission of pathogenic agents and protect users.
Rittal, a global provider of industrial enclosures, climate control, power management systems, and automation services, recently announced conversion from AE/EB/KL to the new AX/KX carbon steel enclosures. Our new product line features a faster assembly and component installation, greater flexibility and enhanced safety.
MIXO ONE series is an aluminum housings system designed to accept a wide range of single-sized MIXO series modules.
Phoenix Contact, Quectel and Ericsson have worked together to develop and deploy the first industrial 5G router for local industrial applications in a private 5G network. With the help of the newly developed 5G Router, industrial applications, such as machines, controls and other equipment, can now be connected to a private 5G network and thus be orchestrated in their resource usage, priority and behavior.
L-com expands waterproof USB 3.0 cable assembly offering to address harsh environment connectivity applications.
Manufacturers Automation Inc. introduces the new SDS-3008 Smart Switch, featuring a compact and flexible housing design to fit into confined spaces and a web-based GUI for easy device configuration and management with multiple available languages – English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, German and French.
Hammond Manufacturing has announced its 1597DIN family of UL94-V0 flame-retardant plastic enclosures for mounting to standard IEC/EN 60715 35mm DIN rails for applications such as industrial control equipment, automation, equipment management and monitoring, HVAC controllers and distributed IoT equipment. The family consists initially of four sizes: 2, 4, 6 and 9 standard 0.69” (17.5mm) module widths.
B&R enables a unique new form of intuitive operator guidance. Typical operating functions are now incorporated directly into the glass of B&R touch screen panels. This eliminates the need for hardware switches and leaves no chance for dirt and grime to collect or enter the device. The panels are therefore ideal for environments with the strictest hygienic requirements.
ABB has recently launched the latest generation of its Advanced Process Control (APC) to provide complete digital control over wet end operations, optimizing productivity and profit for paper mills globally. Wet End Control — an ABB Ability APC solution for paper mills — stabilizes the wet end process and reduces variability by controlling, monitoring and optimizing retention performance.
The Genesis Systems Group based in Davenport, Iowa, USA, develops robotic systems for non-destructive inspection (NDI) of large components for large and small aircraft, satellites and even full-size rockets. PC- and EtherCAT-based control technology not only enables high accuracy and high throughput for automated testing of safety-critical components, but also offers considerable savings with regards to cabling and installation.
Pilz expands its remote I/O system PSSuniversal 2 by a head module with EtherNet/IP interface. This means that PSSuniversal 2 offers the necessary openness for smooth communication in various control environments on an Ethernet basis. In the remote I/O system PSSuniversal 2 there is already a head module available with PROFINET PROFIsafe interface, in addition to the new EtherNet/IP head module with CIP safety.
Recently, Rockwell Automation, Inc. had announced the introduction of its VersaView 6300 family of Allen-Bradley industrial computers, which will be available starting August 2020. The launch of the VersaView 6300 family follows the May 2020 acquisition of ASEM S.p.A. and represents a considerable extension of the company’s capability for industrial PCs (IPC), human machine interface (HMI) and secure Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) remote access solutions.
OTTO releases a fully illuminated vandal resistant pushbutton switch. The LP3-V pushbutton series is availbale with an optional legend.