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Plc And Motion Control Functions
January 28, 2003 8:19 am | Beckhoff Automation Llc | Product Releases | CommentsPriced under $1,000, the CX1000 embedded PC is a modular, DIN-rail mounted, small-format industrial PC suitable for mid-range PLC and motion control solutions. Applications include robotics, machine control, process control, injection molding, milling, stamping, packaging, and bending.
Hydraulic Coverage
January 28, 2003 8:19 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe HWX family of in-line process pumps consist of 11 types including the OH3 (bearing frame), OH4 (rigid coupled), and OH5 (directly coupled) designs.
Handling Supression
January 28, 2003 8:19 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe E3Z-LS diffuse photoelectric sensor offers both foreground and background suppression. The background suppression (BGS) function handles applications where the background can cause false detections. Foreground suppression (FGS) is used with targets that present shiny or irregular surfaces.
Uber Thin Solution
January 28, 2003 8:19 am | Selco Products Co. | Product Releases | CommentsUltra-thin TF Series negative temperature coefficient thermistors boast 500 m thickness, superior electrical insulation, fast response time, elasticity, and solderability.
Wired For Speed (5533)
January 28, 2003 8:19 am | Rockwell Automation, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsNew Insulation Displacement Connection (IDC) terminals and wiring accessories are designed to speed routine wiring installation and increase connection reliability. The new terminal blocks eliminate the need to strip the wire insulation before termination.
Four-way Action
January 28, 2003 8:19 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe high-flow Skinner 71417 and 71477 four-way direct-acting solenoid valves are mountable in any position.
Fiber-optic Sensor With Adhesive Mounting
January 28, 2003 8:15 am | Banner Engineering Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe FI22 inline fiber-optic sensor is designed to be used without an enclosure and does not require DIN-rail mounting. Instead, it features a snap-mount bracket and adhesive mounting for location flexibility.
Integrated Controller
January 28, 2003 8:15 am | Ifm Efector Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Controller-E, a high-speed AS-i master and PLC integrated into a compact housing, can be used as a gateway to higher-level bus systems or as a standalone PLC. It supports all AS-i 2.
Strain Gauge Signal Conditioner
January 28, 2003 8:15 am | Calex Manufacturing Co. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Model 163MK strain gauge signal conditioner is designed to offer turnkey signal conditioning for virtually any strain gauge based measurement. It can accommodate 1/4, 1/2, and full wheatstone bridge applications.
Thin, Transparent Splicing Tape
January 28, 2003 8:15 am | Adhesives Research, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsARclad 9059 is a 2-mil, single-coated, pressure-sensitive, red acrylic splicing tape designed for caliper restricted applications – especially butt splicing applications.
Panel Pc With Open-frame Architecture
January 28, 2003 8:15 am | Arista Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe AMB-1200 Series is designed as a fully functional, open-frame industrial panel PC. It is suitable for any customized kiosk integration or industrial automation. It features high brightness displays, integrated multimedia functions, and extensive expansion options.
Compact Stepping Motor Control
January 28, 2003 8:15 am | Velmex Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe VXM is a high-performance stepping motor controller with a single chip microcontroller, preset pulse width modulation, and 4X oversize motor drives for long life and overload tolerance. It is available in two versions for one or two motors.
Transmitter For Pressure Sensing
January 28, 2003 8:15 am | Ashcroft Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Ashcroft A2 transmitter allows users to select from a variety of configurations to meet virtually every application need for engines, compressors, turbines, pumps, and other common heavy industrial equipment.
Ultrasonic Level Switch
January 28, 2003 8:15 am | Flowline | Product Releases | CommentsThe LU72-74 Series Ultrasonic Echo switch provides non-contact level detection up to 10 ft in a 1-in. mount. Optional 2-in. mount versions are available with measurement spans up to 25 or 40 ft. Resolution is 0.125 in. with repeatability of 0.25 in.
Inductive Sensor For Large Vehicles
January 28, 2003 8:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Load Dump sensor is designed to solve application problems associated with such large vehicles as garbage trucks, lift equipment, and military vehicles, which use battery-operated systems. The problems are due to high voltage transients.
