Switches / Indicators / Relays / Solenoids
AutomationDirect: New IronHorse Motor Controls
Brand: automationdirect
Industry Focus: Automotive, Industrial
Product Type: circuit protection, switches/indicators/relays/solenoids
AutomationDirect has recently added new IronHorse manual motor protectors, contactors, thermal overload relays, and a wide variety of supported accessories to their growing lineup of motor control products. The IronHorse HMC series contactors are a very economical solution and feature an advanced design with a sealed structure to prevent arc flash exposure; electronic coils are available on select models. These 3-pole contactors have built-in auxiliary contacts and are available in a variety of coil voltages and in seven frame sizes, with ratings from 5 to 300 hp (400A) at 480 VAC.
RS: Red Lion’s New N-Tron Series NT5000 Gigabit Managed Layer 2 Industrial Ethernet Switches
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Industry Focus: Automotive, Food & Beverage, General Manufactuing, Industrial, Marine/Offshore, Oil & Gas, Transportation
Product Type: switches/indicators/relays/solenoids
Red Lion’s N-Tron Series NT5000 gigabit managed Ethernet switches are engineered for ease of use, security, and durability and ideally suited for use in the factory automation, robotics, food and beverage, oil and gas, alternative energy, water and wastewater, marine, and rail industries. A configuration wizard and graphical dashboard make installation and setup a breeze; security features help administrators protect networks from unauthorized access; and a rugged design ensures years of reliable operation in harsh industrial environments.
HMS Networks: Next-Generation Gateways with Anybus Communicator EtherCAT Main Device
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Industry Focus: Industrial
Product Type: switches/indicators/relays/solenoids
HMS has recently launched the Next-Generation Gateways with Anybus Communicator EtherCAT Main Device, a high-performance gateway that provides an easy and reliable way to connect EtherCAT subordinate devices to different industrial networks and control systems. In recent years, EtherCAT has rapidly gained popularity and is now the third most widely installed industrial network in factory automation globally, and the preferred choice in the semiconductor industry.
Banner Engineering: R95C 8-Port Modbus Hub
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Industry Focus: Industrial
Product Type: switches/indicators/relays/solenoids
Banner’s new R95C-8B21-MQ 8-port Discrete Modbus Hub is a quick and easy way to integrate discrete devices into a Modbus system. It converts discrete signal inputs and outputs the values to defined Modbus registers. The R95C-8B21-MQ also serves as a discrete data aggregator that can function as a smart logic device and is able to store valuable sensor data directly on the hub. The R95C-8B21-MQ can quickly and easily connect directly to multiple discrete devices and has a compact and rugged overmolded design that meets IP65, IP67, and IP68 ratings, allowing placement nearly anywhere it’s needed.
Rockwell Automation: ArmorBlock 5000 On-Machine I/O Blocks
Brand: rockwell automation
Industry Focus: Automotive, General Manufactuing, Industrial
Product Type: switches/indicators/relays/solenoids
Rockwell Automation, Inc. has recently announced the release of its new Allen‑Bradley ArmorBlock 5000 I/O blocks. Integrated with IO-Link technology, the distributed I/O solution offers smart capabilities that can help industrial manufacturers improve operational productivity with minimal cost. Manufacturers can deploy and maintain smart automation more efficiently with the ArmorBlock 5000 I/O solution. With the highly integrated IO-Link capabilities, machine design complexity is reduced through simpler device configuration and better integration with Allen‑Bradley controllers.
Schneider Electric: TeSys Deca IEC Contactor
Brand: schneider
Industry Focus: Automotive, Industrial
Product Type: switches/indicators/relays/solenoids
TeSys Deca contactors have been designed for perfect integration into control systems. They can be used to create motor starters for almost any type of application. TeSys D contactors are available in 13 contactor ratings for inductive motor applications up to 150 full-load amps and resistive loads up to 200 amps. This 9A inductive 3 pole IEC contactor can be mounted on DIN rail or mounted directly to a panel.
AutomationDirect: ProSense Frequency Signal Conditioners
Brand: automationdirect
Industry Focus: Industrial
Product Type: switches/indicators/relays/solenoids
AutomationDirect has added frequency signal conditioners from ProSense. These new signal conditioners are extremely versatile, affordable, and provide the flexibility to convert, transmit, scale, and isolate input signals from a wide variety of process sensors and controller I/O. The SCU-2200 universal analog-to-frequency converters accept milliamp, voltage, RTD, thermocouple, or potentiometer inputs and provide a scalable single-frequency output (up to 25kHz). They are helpful when a controller does not have any analog input points available but does have a frequency input.
Mitsubishi Electric Automation: Powerful iQ-R Series Module Allows Users to Configure Two Networks Using One Module
Brand: mitsubishi
Industry Focus: Automotive, General Manufactuing, Industrial
Product Type: switches/indicators/relays/solenoids
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. recently announced the iQ-R Series CC-Link IE TSN Plus module which supports CC-Link IE TSN and EtherNet/IP networks in one module. CC-Link IE TSN is an open industrial network technology that combines gigabit Ethernet bandwidth with Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) allowing for high-speed motion control, safety, and standard communication I/O devices. EtherNet/IP networks allow for communication with third party devices.
Banner Engineering: LC25T In-Line Touch Switch
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Industry Focus: Industrial, Oil & Gas, Water & Waste Water
Product Type: switches/indicators/relays/solenoids
The LC25T In-Line Touch Switch is a sealed, capacitive touch switch that can be connected in-line with many types of DC devices for on/off and PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) dimming control. With a 4-amp output capacity, it can even control the largest of Banner’s DC lights. Its touch interface and colored visual status indication make the LC25T easy to use.
Panel Mounting Electromechanical Switches
Brand: littelfuse
Industry Focus: General Manufactuing, Industrial
Product Type: switches/indicators/relays/solenoids
By Troy Dixon, Global Product Manager at Littelfuse Mar
AutomationDirect: IDEM Two-hand Safety Control Panels
Brand: automationdirect
Industry Focus: Industrial
Product Type: switches/indicators/relays/solenoids
AutomationDirect has recently announceed the addition of IDEM two-hand safety control panels to their safety products portfolio. Two-hand safety control panels, used with a special control monitoring relay, require an operator to use both hands simultaneously during a hazardous operation. This forces operators to keep their hands on the two-hand control actuator and out of harm’s way. New IDEM products include a control station with momentary pushbuttons, a control station with zero-force touch buttons, and an empty two-hand control station enclosure for custom configurations. Enclosures are made of die-cast aluminum; replacement buttons are available.
Red Lion Controls: NT5000 Gigabit Ethernet Switches
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Industry Focus: Industrial
Product Type: switches/indicators/relays/solenoids
Red Lion recently introduced their N-Tron Series NT5000 Gigabit Managed Layer 2 Ethernet switches. As industries around the world digitally transform and optimize their operations, reliable and secure network access is absolutely critical. NT5000 switches and their gigabit speed are designed to improve network security and reliability for industrial organizations of all sizes and environments.
