By completing the power measurement chain from the sensor to the cloud, PC-based control specialist Beckhoff enables a significant simplification of energy management approaches and improves the availability of machines and production facilities. Permanently integrated and seamless power measurement across entire installations allows users to perform extensive inline analyses to detect any deviation and take quick corrective action.
DW Series round metal inductive proximity sensors with analog outputs are now available from AutomationDirect in 8mm, 12mm, 18mm and 30mm cylindrical sizes. These reliable DC-powered (10-30V or 15-30V) threaded-barrel sensors are IP67 rated and are available with 2m pigtail cable or quick-disconnect.
On display at the 2019 Rockwell Automation Fair, GuardLink™ technology is a safety-based communications protocol that links safety to The Connected Enterprise. Allen-Bradley® Guardmaster® smart safety devices that feature GuardLink technology deliver information, advanced functionality, and flexibility. This technology helps enhance safety and increase machine- and plant-wide efficiency.
Pepperl+Fuchs has expanded its ultrasonic sensor family with a new, more modular model for increased design flexibility. The UCC*-50GK ultrasonic sensor simplifies integration, and can even be integrated into an application without a PLC and transfer data directly to the IoT cloud.
Measurement Specialties Inc., a subsidiary of TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL), a global industrial technology company with leading positions in connectivity and sensing solutions, completed the previously announced acquisition of Silicon Microstructures Inc. from Elmos Semiconductor AG (XTRA: ELG) on Sept. 30.
Siemens 3SK1 Advanced basic units can be made more flexible.The 3SK1220 input expansion allows additional sensors to be integrated easily and flexibly. The device monitors two single-channel sensors or one two-channel sensor, whatever their output technology (floating/single-ended). The 3SK1230 power supply makes the 3SK1 devices universally usable, whatever control supply voltage is to be used. Alongside the 3ZY12 device connector, the 3SK1230 power supply can also be wired to act as a power supply for 3SK1 devices.
Omron Automation Americas has released 2,500 new models of its E2E NEXT proximity sensor series that offers long sensing distances and IoT functionality. E2E sensors are designed to help manufacturers reduce potential causes of unplanned downtime while benefiting from the sensors’ environmental resistance. The addition of IO-Link functionality enables the sensors to reduce recovery time by indicating the location and cause of failures.