Mechanical safety switches
11 July, 2005 | Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP
Pilz has released AS 4024.1 category 4 compatible mechanical safety switches that, when used with Pilz control systems, can prevent access until an area is safe. The PSENmech switches are also fast and easy to install, connecting to all common control voltages.
Long-range RFID system
11 July, 2005 | Omron Electronics Pty Ltd
Omron Electronics' V690 series RFID tagging system uses radio frequency (RF) waves to read and write data to and from a tag to perform identification (ID) functions. The tags are usually mounted on a pallet, containing stock for logistics, production or other automation applications.
Labels for difficult surfaces
11 July, 2005 | Peacock Bros Pty Ltd
Peacock Bros has a range of thermal transfer barcode labels that will adhere permanently to both coarse and flexible surfaces.
Modular redundant switch
11 July, 2005 | Paqworks
Increasing ethernet speed is an important issue for industrial automation applications. Moxa is launching a gigabit ethernet switch that is designed to help users supervise their ethernet network: the EtherDevice Switch EDS-726, a 26-port modular gigabit managed switch.
Engineering software
09 June, 2005 | Autodesk Australia
Autodesk has updated its software portfolio which provides solutions for 2D design, basic conceptual design to advanced 3D modeling, animation, visualisation, data management and collaboration.
DC switchmode power supplies
09 June, 2005 | Weidmuller Pty Ltd
Weidmuller has just released a new incredibility low priced DC switchmode power supply range called the ECOLINE. This low pricing however certainly does not match the high performance of these power supplies which include features such as a built-in remote status alarm, easily adjustable output voltage and up to 50% overload protection and auto-restart.
Electronic gear
09 June, 2005 | Bonfiglioli Transmission Pty Ltd
The electronic gear available through Bonfiglioli's latest VVVF drive in the Active series is a process by which Bonfiglioli uses a simple electrical signal termed a 'repetition frequency' to synchronise a slave drive or drives to a master drive so they run at a common output speed independently of each other.
Network for production line labelling
09 June, 2005 | Matthews Australasia Pty Ltd
Matthews' Identification Systems Group (IDS) has released IDSnet, a networking solution for compliant coding and labelling equipment on the production line.
CAD/CAM multi-axis tool paths
09 June, 2005 | Technology Sales & Support
Mastercam has introduced additional capabilities for multi-axis tool paths, helping ensure safer and more accurate 5-axis machining. The tools add extra strength to the existing set of multi-axis options.
Multi-loop process controller
09 June, 2005 | Practical Control Solutions
The Jumo Imago 500 panel mounting (92 x 92 mm cut-out) process controller can be operated as a fixed setpoint controller or as a profile or program controller. As a profile controller it provides 50 programs, each of a 1000 individual steps.
Valve islands
09 June, 2005 | IMI Precision Engineering
Norgren has extended its VM valve island family to include the VM15. With a flow-to-size rate of 1000 L/min the 15 mm VM15 allows customers to specify a compact valve island solution.
Thermal sensor
09 June, 2005 | Arrow Electronics Australia Pty Ltd
National Semiconductor Corporation has announced TruTherm thermal management technology, which uses a new measuring technique to provide accurate temperature measurement for chips with integrated thermal diodes.
Advantech FPM-3191G washdown front panel display
09 June, 2005 | Advantech Australia Pty Ltd
Advantech has introduced the industrial-grade 19" FPM-3191G, which is designed with a stainless steel chassis and NEMA4/IP65 compliant aluminum front bezel. The FPM-3191G is designed to withstand caustic wash downs, it has a front bezel with a hard anodic coating to prevent panel abrasion and acid corrosion.
Latest version of Cincom ERP software
09 June, 2005 | Cincom Systems of Australia Pty Ltd
The latest version of Priority, Cincom's ERP software for SMEs, is now available.
Servo drive
10 May, 2005 | SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd
The CM servo family members are compact and lightweight servo drives. Torque ratings range from 5 to 68 Nm (which may be extended to 95 Nm by application of an optional forced cooling fan). The CM series is presented in three distinct frame sizes. These three frame sizes will be available in Australia virtually off-the-shelf in speed ratings of 3000 and 4500 rpm.
