Pneumatic cylinder position sensors
21 September, 2009 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd
The MZT8, MZ2Q and MPS series magnetic cylinder sensors are designed to meet the needs of numerous automation requirements that use pneumatic cylinders.
I/O expansion modules
21 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
Unitronics has released a line of enhanced I/O expansion modules. Based on the same platform as the previous modules, these four compact devices offer up to 32 digital I/Os per unit, plus three additional analog inputs for maximum I/O capacity and minimised cabinet space.
Multispectral camera system
21 September, 2009 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty Ltd
The FluxData FD-1665 is a 3-CCD multispectral camera system that can be customised in various ways. The camera is offered in a range of resolutions utilising 1.4, 2 and 5 Mp sensors.
Displacement sensors
21 September, 2009 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd
The OD Value series displacement sensors offer four different measurement ranges from 26-34 mm to 60-180 mm and resolutions between 2 and 30 µm. The devices are capable of precisely measuring the position of bright, dark or highly reflective objects.
Non-contact infrared temperature sensors
21 September, 2009 | Supplied by: OneTemp Pty Ltd
The PyroCouple series is a range of high-quality, low-cost, compact sensors which measure the temperature of inaccessible or moving objects and materials. They can measure temperatures from -20 to 500 °C, accurately and consistently, with a response time of 240 ms.
42CA Series C photoelectric sensors
21 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
The Allen-Bradley 42CA Series C is an improved and expanded line of 18 mm cylindrical photoelectric sensors. Featuring rapid 0.5 and 1 ms response times, these presence sensors are suitable for general-purpose and high-speed applications in the packaging, assembly and materials handling industries.
Motion monitors
21 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Plant Control & Automation
The DZ260 series motion monitors from Motrona have been designed as control modules for mounting inside motor control cabinets.
IO-Link AS-i modules
10 September, 2009 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltd
The IO-Link AS-i module from ifm efector combines the advantages of the AS-i wiring system with the standardised IO-Link communication. The simple AS-i connection technology enables the establishment of the data connection and energy supply for IO-Link devices.
Image processing system
31 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd
The ZFX-CD smart vision sensor is a total image processing system that includes a camera with an integrated light source and an image processing unit, and has 1D/2D and pharmacode reading capability.
Robot
31 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Select Packaging Systems Pty Ltd
Cama’s latest robot, the Triaflex, is a custom-made robot that can reach speeds of up to 150 cycles/min, with the capability to function on a single or double line tracking system and carry out tasks which are particularly complicated technically, such as managing and loading products on continuous motion machines.
Robot range
31 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Marand Precision Engineering
The Kuka KR5 sixx CR cleanroom robot features a 5 kg payload and is available in two versions: the KR5 sixx R650 CR with 650 mm reach and the KR5 sixx R850 CR with 850 mm reach. Both are compact, high-speed robots that meet ISO Class 3 requirements and are double foil packed under cleanroom conditions.
Robot solves skills shortage for coatings specialist
27 August, 2009 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
Finding specialised qualified staff and the need for greater efficiency in an increasingly competitive marketplace motivated Peter Harrison, the General Manager of Melbourne-based Hilustre Coatings Pty Ltd, to investigate the possibility of using a robot at the company’s spray painting facility.
Photoelectric sensor
21 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
The Allen-Bradley Photoswitch 42JS VisiSight features a visible light source for ease of alignment and a rapid 1 ms response time, and is suitable for general purpose detection applications in the packaging, assembly and materials handling industries.
High-temperature proximity sensor
14 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd
In heat treatment or cooking applications, hot steam or heated metal parts may damage standard sensors. The E2E-H heat-resistant inductive sensor provides both temperature resistance up to 120 °C and high detergent and water resistance.
Stainless steel photoelectric sensor
14 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd
Constructed with food industry-grade materials, the E3Z-M has been designed so that the detergents and disinfectants used during cleaning do not destroy the sensor — unlike standard plastic and metal types.
