Introducing the LUS211 Ultrasonic Level Sensor, Turck’s first ultrasonic sensor with a local LED display. The LUS211 is a programmable sensor that is used to measure solid and liquid level in an enclosure. Since the sensor is non-contact, it is not susceptible to material build-up or damage, ensuring a long service life. This new sensor…
Turck launches next-generation M12 connectors and receptacles
Turck, a manufacturer of sensors, connectivity and Fieldbus technology for factory, logistics and process automation, announces it has launched the first phase of its redesigned M12 connectors and receptacles. The new design includes a patented torque sleeve that eases the installation of every cordset while also improving its ability to keep contaminants out. It also…
I/O module simplifies configuration and monitoring via IO-Link
Turck’s new FEN20-4IOL industrial Ethernet I/O module uses IO-Link to improve device configuration, monitoring and replacement in industrial applications. The compact block offers four IO-Link channels. It’s suitable for a wide range of industries, including manufacturing where space is at a premium, on robot end-effectors where small I/O is needed, and in automotive manufacturing and […]
HMI with CODESYS 3 PLC and visualization (from Turck)
Turck now offers an HMI with CODESYS 3 PLC — the TX500 HMI PLC. With high-end touch displays and fast processors, these HMIs are ideal for use in small- to medium-size machines whose processes have to be controlled, displayed and operated locally. Each TX500 is equipped with a Profinet master and EtherNet/IP scanner, as well as […]
New Turck EtherNet/IP encoders for high-speed applications
Turck’s EtherNet/IP enabled encoders provide an optical-based encoder solution with electronic multiturn capabilities for position applications requiring feedback for designs using the EtherNet/IP and CIP (Common Industrial Protocol) interface. Common applications for the ODVA-certified encoder include automotive production, logistics, metal processing, textile applications, as well as printing and packaging machines. The new EtherNet/IP encoders are […]
IoT cabling selection tips for harsh environments
By Jay Bartsias, senior product manager, Turck Connectivity, Laura Schweitz, product manager, Turck Connectivity Working on the northern Canadian plains in winter often means wrestling with negative double-digit temperatures every day. These harsh conditions created big cabling problems for an oil and gas company. Where they operate, cable jackets were cracking as they unspooled, and…
Turck’s ARGEE technology turns I/O devices into field logic controllers (FLCs) for flexible, cost-effective control
Engineers, OEMs, and integrators have struggled for years to balance the cost of PLCs with their I/O needs, and Turck’s new ARGEE technology solves this challenge. ARGEE empowers…
Stainless steel faced sensors
The BI12-EG30F-AG6X stainless steel faced sensors are a good replacement for traditional plastic faced sensors in applications where the sensors are routinely damaged by impact. The one-piece housing…
Big demand for small footprints
by Randy Durick, VP, Network & Interface Div., TURCK Automation component manufacturers shrink I/O blocks to meet growing demand for compact systems A Midwest automated machine builder had…
Turck’s extremelife-60 Cables are durable for cold, harsh environments
To answer the need for cables that can withstand the harshest cold-weather environments imaginable, Turck, Plymouth, Minn., announces a new platform cable offering, extremelife-60. Designed with a specially…
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Multi-functional vision sensor
A new generation of vision and barcode sensors offering multiple tools and resolution options in each unit has been introduced by Turck. The iVu Plus Gen2 line, developed…
Robust miniature sensors
Turck has added the Q4,7 series of rectangular inductive sensors to its range of miniature sensors. The miniature sensors in the new design (16 x 8 x 4.7…
Turck Fieldbus and PROFIBUS cables certified for extreme environments
Turck, Plymouth, Minn., has updated and upgraded its Foundation fieldbus and PROFIBUS PA cables, designing in ruggedness for use in extreme environments. UL listings include Exposed Run (ER) and…
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Sensor Provides Choice of Temperature Range
Dynamic programmability in TURCK’s newest TTM sensor line allows the user to set the temperature range required for the application. In addition to more specific temperature control, programmability…
Measure Angle Position Feedback in Hazardous Locations
If you need to measure angular tilt in hazardous environments, TURCK has a solution for you. Recently released single and dual-axis inclinometers are now certified for use in…
TURCK acquires sales partner in Canada
TURCK has acquired a 50 percent interest in its long-term Canadian sales partner, Chartwell Automation, Inc. The new company name is now TURCK Chartwell Canada, Inc. Furthermore, on Oct. 1, 2017, TURCK will acquire the remaining shares and thus be 100 percent owner of the new subsidiary, TURCK Canada Inc. Mark and Steve Boehmer, the…
In-cabinet block I/O stations for Ethernet
The FEN20 I/O station for Industrial Ethernet combines multiprotocol technology into a fixed, in-cabinet I/O product for applications where digital I/O should be elevated to EtherNet/IPTM, PROFINET® or Modbus TCPTM. This first release is available with 16 configurable I/O, power isolation between I/O zones, and an embedded Ethernet switch to support a variety of application…
TURCK shows off its connectivity solutions with custom pinball machine
Getting people to stop in your booth at a trade show can be challenging. That’s why at major shows that only happen every three years, such as CONEXPO/CONAGG…
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TURCK Overmolded M40 powerfast connectors provide superior protection in harsh environments
TURCK has introduced a new overmolded M40 powerfast connectors, delivering durable power connectivity in demanding environments. Offering more durable connectivity than field-assembled versions, overmolded M40 powerfast connectors are 100% factory tested to ensure optimal performance in harsh industrial automation applications. The connectors feature power and signal capabilities within the same connector, and are capable of
Overmolded connectors for demanding environments
TURCK, Minneapolis, introduces new overmolded M40 powerfast connectors that deliver durable power connectivity in demanding environments. They feature both power and signal capabilities within the same connector, and are capable…
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TURCK QR24 Rotary Position Sensor Provides Contactless Position Detection
TURCK introduces the new QR24 rotary position sensor. Designed from the company’s rotary inductive sensor technology, the QR24 provides contactless position detection and wear-free performance in a variety…
Enhancing Enterprise Connectivity
by Chris Vitale, Senior Product Manager, Networks, TURCK Connectivity is turning into the foundation for enterprise efficiency and productivity, as the demand for constant communication grows. Advanced protocol capabilities can help manufacturers achieve fast, secure and reliable data transfer, factory wide. Manufacturers are faced with the constant demand to increase productivity and reduce operating costs.…
TURCK Fully Programmable Temperature Sensor
TURCK introduces the TS530 temperature sensor, the latest addition to the company’s temperature sensor line. Featuring an integrated resistance temperature detector (RTD), the TS530 combines the display, process…
TURCK BL67 Modular I/O System Provides Flexible Communications
TURCK announces the BL67 on-machine modular I/O system for industrial Ethernet. Designed to provide flexible communication capabilities, the BL67 modular I/O system elevates a variety of I/O signals to common industrial Ethernet networks, including digital inputs, digital outputs, analog I/O and specialty I/O such as serial interfaces and RFID. Featuring TURCK’s Multiprotocol technology, the BL67…
TURCK Sensors Provide Accurate Valve Monitoring on Rotary Actuators
TURCK announces its new line of inductive angle sensors for rotary actuators. Operating with the inductive resonant circuit measuring principle, these inductive angle sensors deliver enhanced valve monitoring…