Robotic tool changer module
14 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Romheld Automation Pty Ltd
ATI-Industrial Automation has introduced a high-power tool changer electrical module that passes current up to 28 A, 500 VAC/700 VDC and includes Amphenol MS-style connectors and a protective earth safety ground. Other features include a fluid-resistant seal on the contacts and specially designed contact pins for low resistance.
Vibrating-wire sensor interface
14 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Campbell Scientific Aust Pty Ltd
The AVW200 vibrating-wire interface is designed to improve vibrating-wire measurements, reducing noise and improving accuracy. Vibrating-wire technology is used in many sensors, including strain gauges, pressure transducers, piezometers, tilt meters, crack meters and load cells. These sensors benefit a variety of structural, hydrological and geotechnical applications because of their stability, accuracy and durability.
Pneumatic cylinder cushioning system
14 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Festo Pty Ltd
The PPS self-adjusting pneumatic cushioning system adapts automatically to provide suitable cushioning characteristics within the permissible range. It enables fast but gentle travel into the end positions without the need for manual adjustment. This is achieved by the use of longitudinal slots which allow the air to escape in a controlled manner.
Capacitive sensor
14 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
The BCF10 capacitive sensor’s small size makes it more flexible for mounting in level applications and it has the ability to detect liquids with high concentrations of chlorides, such as soaps and cleaners. Turck’s noise immunity technology has been retooled for a flat pack housing.
AccuStar electronic inclinometer
13 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Applied Measurement Australia
Available in a range of ±60°, the AccuStar electronic inclinometer is an accurate angle measurement device. The compact and rugged sensor is suitable where space is critical and environmental conditions are serious design concerns.
Extended automation system
13 March, 2009 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
ABB’s Extended Automation System 800xA is designed to provide a platform for unified operations to increase productivity and power reliability for process manufacturers in all industries. The combination of these systems into one yields significant savings for users in terms of costs and manpower.
AccuStar inclinometer
13 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Applied Measurement Australia
Available in a range of ±60°, the AccuStar electronic inclinometer is an accurate angle measurement device. The compact and rugged sensor is suitable where space is critical and environmental conditions are serious design concerns.
4-port RS232 module
12 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Advantech Australia Pty Ltd
Advantech has launched the ADAM-5091 module equipped with four RS232 ports, making it especially suitable for bi-directional communication. The ADAM-5091 can simultaneously read data from other third-party devices such as a modem, bar code reader or PLC, as long as these devices are equipped with an RS232 interface.
Magnetic cylinder position sensor
12 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
Turck has added a compact WIM45 magnetic field sensor to its line of cylinder position sensors. The WIM45 provides a direct analog output for determining the position of a piston magnet on all types of pneumatic cylinders, delivering greater accuracy than indirect analog monitoring with potentiometers or linear position systems.
RS485 master control card
12 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Advantech Australia Pty Ltd
The PCM-3202I PCI-104 interface card supports two independent AMONet (Advantech Motion Network) RS485 master rings with each ring controlling up to 2048 I/O points, 256 axes, or a combination of I/O points and axes for motion control. The PCM-3202I allows direct data transfer between master and slaves without any operations in between. This customised solution saves wires, covers long distances and supports high-speed real-time communications.
PLCOpen-certified PAC platform
12 March, 2009 | Supplied by: GE Intelligent Platforms
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has announced that it has received certificates of compliance from PLCopen, the independent organisation that focuses on the harmonisation of control programming around IEC 61131-2. PLCopen represents various industries and seeks to drive more efficiency in industrial automation through creating specifications and implementations in engineering programming language. GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms fulfilled the requirements of the PLCopen Compliance Procedure for Motion Control Library V. 1.1 and PLCopen Compliance Procedure for Motion Control Part 2 — Extensions, Version 1.0.
Draw-wire sensor
12 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty Ltd
The MK120 from measurement technology manufacturer Micro-Epsilon, Germany, is an OEM low-cost draw-wire sensor and offers a measuring range of up to 7.5 m.
Controller
12 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
Rockwell Automation has launched the Allen-Bradley CompactLogix L23 controller. The latest addition to the CompactLogix family of controllers extends the functionality and flexibility of Rockwell Automation’s Logix control platform to small machine-level control applications.
Positek linear position sensor
11 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Applied Measurement Australia
The Positek A111 LIPS (linear inductive position sensor) is ANZEx approved for use in potentially explosive gas, vapour and dust atmospheres and mining environments. The A111 is a durable, high-accuracy position sensor, designed for industrial and scientific feedback applications. The unit is highly compact and space-efficient, being responsive along almost its entire length.
Encoder signal splitters
19 February, 2009
Motrona has released several new versions of its encoder signal splitters, these are used to provide multiple individually programmed encoder signals from just one shaft encoder.
