The WAGO Power Supply Base with the industry-proven Push-in CAGE CLAMP connection provides essential functionality during operation and stands out for its cost-effectiveness. The new devices offer quick, reliable and tool-free connections, along with good efficiency.
Weidmuller USA has recently unveiled the innovative M3000 and M4000 series of PAC Controllers for the perfect pairing of IT and OT for a wide array of industrial settings. This highly advanced Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) series integrates the functionality of a PLC and a PC with a control and edge system – in one device. “With multi-core technology, faster processing and more memory, these PAC Controllers significantly boost the speed of a company’s operations, from the factory floor to edge devices,” said Ken Crawford, Senior Director of Automation at Weidmuller USA.
AutomationDirect has added high quality Helukabel unshielded “extra hard use” 600V SOOW and 300V SJOOW portable cord. Portable cord (also called service cord) is cable with multiple conductors used for electrical power connections that are not intended to be permanent. Applications for these cables often involve portable equipment such as power tools or temporary installations such as worksite lighting. These cables have EPDM thermoset rubber conductor insulation material and a black CPE thermoset rubber jacket that provides excellent resistance to abrasion, hot surface contact, harsh conditions, and extreme temperatures.
Recently, Siemens announced the immediate availability of a new enclosed drive system, the SINAMICS G120XE, designed specifically for the demands of industrial pump, fan and compressor applications in a wide variety of markets. Built around the popular SINAMICS G120X infrastructure drive, this new enclosed system is ideal for fast design and commissioning in industries such as oil-and-gas/petrochemical, water/wastewater, power plants, industrial climate control, refrigeration and chillers in harsh environments.
Stahlin Enclosures is excited to introduce two new size options for its SolarShield HMI Cover lineup, now available in 16″ x 11″ and 20″ x 14″. Designed to provide top-tier protection for Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens, SolarShield HMI Covers are engineered to withstand challenging environments. Available in Opaque and Clear models, these durable, non-metallic covers protect equipment from UV rays, water, dust, and other environmental factors.
METCASE’s premium TECHNOMET desktop instrument enclosures can now be specified without a handle, or with recessed side handles or a tilt/swivel bail arm. The choice of handle options makes these elegant aluminum enclosures readily portable. Applications include medical/wellness, test and measurement equipment, industrial control, peripheral devices and interfaces, switchboxes, communications and laboratory equipment.
OKW reports strong interest in its TOPTEC universal plastic enclosures following the electronica 2024 trade fair in Munich. TOPTEC allows PCBs with protruding connectors and interfaces to be mounted directly into the case. Applications include monitoring, signalling equipment, control systems, medical/wellness devices, computer peripherals, IoT and IIoT. These versatile ABS (UL 94 HB) enclosures are ideal for desktop and wall-mount electronics. A fastening element (accessory) also enables TOPTEC to be fitted to DIN rails.
Using individual RFID cards, staff can authenticate themselves via the PITgatebox with integrated PITreader card unit. This guarantees that only authorised staff have access to the plant and can implement commands such as activate, stop or reset the machine. Access permission is provided via the transponder cards PITreader card, which can be written individually. The company’s existing RFID-capable cards can also be used; the familiar PITreader keys can also continue to be used. Thanks to the slimline design, the robust control unit – like all PITgatebox versions – is quick and easy to fit to conventional profile systems.
The intelligent combination of industrial networks with the IO-Link communication standard is the basis for ever faster, more flexible, more efficient and more versatile production. With the new Entry, Standard and Advanced class IO-Link masters, you can choose from three different performance classes and are guaranteed to find the right solution for your needs.
The automation community PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI), in which the electrical and connection technology company Weidmuller is involved as one of over 1,800 members, has implemented a uniform connector face for Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) based on key application requirements and submitted it for international standardization. With its core technologies such as PROFIBUS and PROFINET, PI is responsible for the development of its market-leading, open standards for all fields of application in industrial production. By agreeing on a standardized connector face for Single Pair Ethernet, the industry is now taking a decisive step towards the future.
RS stocks Omron Automation’s NX Series safety controllers and accessories for contemporary industrial environments with more than 10 safety devices, long or complex programming sequences, and demanding safety network requirements. Safety controllers interact with other elements of industrial safety systems — like sensors, emergency stops, and light curtains — to detect hazards and trigger automated responses, like slowing or stopping machines, designed to protect employees and equipment. They also interact with non-safety devices, including PLCs to prioritize process safety and HMIs to deliver diagnostic data.
AutomationDirect has added Schneider Electric Easy TeSys series manual motor protectors, contactors, thermal overload relays, and accessories to their lineup of motor control products. Schneider Electric Easy TeSys series IEC manual motor protectors are compact, easy to use, and cover the functions of disconnect, controller, thermal overload relay, and branch circuit protection in a single device. They are pushbutton operated and available in ratings up to 32A.
CDM Inc. has recently announced new in-house Phase Match capabilities for RF jumper cables. Phase Matching is a set of precisely manufactured and tested RF cables that have the same electrical length at a set frequency (measured in degrees) based on end-user requirements. Precise and consistent manufacture of phase matched cables requires specialized equipment and skilled, experienced technicians. CDM’s unique phase matching program provides a one-stop source for customer material requirements, match testing and final assembly.
Type 8743 and Type 8744 serve both as a mass flow controller (MFC) with a proportional valve and a mass flow meter (MFM). Both types rely on a media-separated capillary sensor made of 316L/1.4404 stainless steel with a nominal flow rate (QNom) ranging from 0.01 lN/min to 100 lN/min (nitrogen). Capillary sensors use a non-contact measuring principle. The sensor components themselves have no direct contact with the gas. This makes Type 8743 and Type 8744 particularly chemically resistant to many aggressive gases.
Contec Co., Ltd. has recently developed the Solution-ePC MR44000 Series of high-end industrial computers with a 5th-generation Intel Xeon scalable processor. Contec began taking orders for these new products on November 28, 2024. The MR44000 Series is available in a 4U rackmount chassis and features the high-performance, 32-core, 64-thread, manycore Xeon Gold 6530 CPU for long-lasting supply performance, and DDR5-5600 high-speed memory, enabling high-performance processing.
The 4799 rewireable IEC connector from SCHURTER is the first of its kind: it combines a rewireable C19 connector with the proven V-Lock cord retention system. Fast reaction time is an important factor in opening a new market for a device. Rewirable connectors are particularly flexible and especially suitable for small series of mains cables to enable exactly this. These connectors give you the freedom to choose the right cable with a country-specific plug.
