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Driver And Gateway
January 30, 2004 11:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe TIWAY driver enables devices using TIWAY 1 protocol to interface with other devices and networks in the plant that might be using other drivers. With the TIWAY driver and the FieldServer Gateway, PLCs no longer have to be independent devices. They can be part of a network.
Data Loggers
January 30, 2004 11:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Midsize Display Temperature and Temperature & Humidity Data Loggers have alarms and SD Flash memory cards. The loggers are available in temperature, remote temperature, dual-remote temperature, temperature and humidity, and remote temperature and humidity versions.
Distributed Measurement System
January 30, 2004 11:28 am | Prime Technologies, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe CS/DS50 distributed measurement system provides wireless monitoring for chemicals and gases. A Windows-based software package provides for landline or GSM cellular modem communication. A local serial port is available for laptop connection.
Five-axis Backgage
January 30, 2004 11:28 am | Cincinnati Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA high-speed CNC five-axis backgage is designed for use with Autoform press brakes. The backgage features fast positioning speed on long Z1, Z2 left-right axes. The axes are suitable for multi-die setups where the operator must work the length of the bed.
Programmable Logic Controller
January 30, 2004 11:28 am | Festo Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe Type IPC FEC Standard PLC has a versatile design based on PC architecture, with a built-in Ethernet interface and Web server technology offering the flexibility of a PLC and the power of an industrial PC. It is a mini controller designed to make automation solutions smaller, simpler, and faster.
''open-side'' Conveyors
January 30, 2004 11:28 am | Conveyor Technologies Ltd. | Product Releases | CommentsA family of low-profile conveyors has an "open-side" stand design that enables endless belt change in two minutes or less on small- to medium-size conveyors. The conveyor can enhance fast changeover and high up-time capabilities.
Dispensing Robots
January 30, 2004 11:28 am | I&J Fisnar Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsA new series of high-power, servo-driven, gantry-style Cartesian dispensing robots has working areas up to 32 x 24 in. These new robots use ball screw transmission to ensure high repeatability.
Vacuum Suction Cups
January 30, 2004 11:28 am | Anver Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsA line of vacuum suction cups is designed with bellows for gently handling eggs and other fragile round objects. The suction cups feature bellows and contoured holding surfaces that are designed for securely, but gently, handling the objects.
Magnetically Driven Pumps (7793)
January 30, 2004 11:28 am | Itt | Product Releases | CommentsThe Tefzel lined model 3298 is a heavy-duty, magnetically driven process pump for chemical feed applications in water and wastewater treatment plants. It can handle caustic, corrosive fluids safely, reliably, and at a minimal operational cost.
Transport Conveyor
January 30, 2004 11:28 am | Alba Manufacturing Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe CDLR conveyor is designed for mixed load transport applications. It offers 5-ton transport capability while still handling short loads. With a staggered-sprocket design that features stout 3.5-in.-diameter rollers close-spaced on 4.88 in.
Flexible Conveyor
January 30, 2004 11:28 am | Spiroflow Systems Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Flexible Screw Conveyor is designed for applications in the food, chemical, and plastics industries. It can also be used in many other applications.
Microstepping Drives
January 30, 2004 11:28 am | Danaher Motion | Product Releases | CommentsPacific Scientific P7000 Series microstepping drives feature advanced functionality supported by industry-standard communications options that allow the drives to provide true servo-like performance at a lower cost than conventional servo drives.
Stainless Steel Keypad
January 30, 2004 11:28 am | Eao Switch Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe W.Series 4-Key Keypad is a stainless steel protected unit designed for increased reliability in public applications and harsh industrial environments.
Enabling Switch Device
January 30, 2004 11:28 am | Scientific Technologies, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe ESD5020 enabling switch device is CE listed to all applicable standards. It provides the margin of safety needed during troubleshooting, setup, programming, or servicing of robotic or automated machinery when no other safety devices are possible or practical, as required by ANSI/RIA R15.06.
Ethernet Linking Device
January 30, 2004 11:28 am | National Instruments Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe FBUS-HSE/H1 Fieldbus high-speed Ethernet linking device can extend plant-wide control applications to include Ethernet capabilities. Using the linking device, engineers can integrate sensor, process, discrete, hybrid, and batch control subsystems with high level supervisory applications.
