Pepperl+Fuchs VisuNet IND Series Industrial Flat Panel LCD Monitors have received Zone 2 certification for use in hazardous environments. These high quality monitors are fully configurable to suit specific application needs in extreme environments and/or for continuous duty operation. Zone 2 VisuNet IND flat panel monitors are available in 12 in., 15 in., 19 in.…
Operator Panels Suitable for Hygienic Applications
HMI devices include certified IP69K protection. The operating units are produced according to DIN 40050 and are available with screen dimensions from 5.7 in. to 15 in. The units stand up to frequent cleaning. With IP69K, the number 6 defines protection of the electrical equipment against the penetration of solids such as dust by being…
Vision560™ PLC and Color HMI from Unitronics
QUINCY, MA — Unitronics’ new Vision560™ PLC and integrated HMI allows machine manufacturers and system integrators to add both a brilliant 5.7” QVGA, 65K color TFT, touch screen/alpha-numeric keypad display, and full PLC functionality to their systems at an unbeatable price-performance ratio. Users enjoy up to 1,024 I/O options, data logging, and built-in recipe capability…
FANUC Introduces New CNC Control
Hoffman Estates, IL – FANUC FA America introduces the 30i/31i-P model B high-speed punch press controls capable of supporting new levels of punching and nibbling rates. The new 30i/31i-P model B CNCs have increased hit rates as a result of high-speed punch control cycles and an increased number of controllable axes: 32/20 max. controlled axes…
AutomationDirect adds 4-inch TFT Touch Panel
The C-more Micro-Graphic family of operator interfaces now offers a 4-inch TFT color touch screen HMI panel. The panel features a 320 x 240 dot display; 32,768 colors provide clear and colorful graphics for vibrant and intuitive screens. The free programming software offers the choice of using built-in objects or importing custom graphics. The user…
Red Lion Brochure Features Full Line of G3 Web-Enabled HMIs
YORK, PA — Red Lion Controls, Inc. announces the latest G3 Series Brochure—featuring Red Lion’s complete line of G3 and G3 Kadet™ HMIs—is now available by mail or downloadable at www.redlion.net. The 10-page, full color brochure details the company’s complete offering of web-enabled HMI products, as well as tables and diagrams illustrating and comparing each…
Red Lion Offers Multilingual Video Presentations
YORK, PA — Red Lion Controls, Inc. announces their Multilingual video library, illustrating the powerful features of their HMI Crimson® 3.0 software and hardware products. The videos demonstrate simple performance functions, including serial and Ethernet gateway functions, protocol conversion, data logging, web serving, email and text messaging. Offering subtitles in English, French and Chinese, the…
QSI Corporation acquired by Beijer Electronics
Salt Lake City, UT — QSI Corporation announced it has been acquired by Beijer Electronics. Beijer Electronics is a publicly traded company out of Malmo, Sweden with offices in sixteen countries around the world. Their HMI Products business area is best known for their iX Software platform and their reliable line of HMI terminals. QSI…
Maple Systems Introduces Two New Graphic HMIs
Everett, WA – Maple Systems has added two new Touchscreen Graphic HMIs to its family of OIT products. The new HMI5043T is a compact 4.3 inch 16:9 widescreen model with a very affordable price of $390.00, and the HMI5104TH is a larger 10.4 inch high-resolution unit with a price of only $1290. This pricing is…
Qlarity 3 Supports Vector Graphics, High Color Depth and Enhanced Functionality
SALT LAKE CITY, UT — QSI Corporation introduces Qlarity® 3, a major upgrade to QSI’s Qlarity object-based programming language. Offered at no additional charge, Qlarity 3 has scalable vector graphics, supports higher resolution / color depth and offers a modern look and feel to the graphics and user experience. Qlarity, pronounced “clarity”, is a BASIC-like,…
QSI introduces new HMI with Universal Connectivity
SALT LAKE CITY, UT — QSI Corporation introduces the new QTERM-A7 HMI. Designed to connect to most automation equipment whether it be on the factory floor or outside in harsh conditions. The QTERM-A7 has NEMA-4X / IP66 sealing, operates in extended temperature ranges and is certified for use in Class I Div 2 hazardous locations.…
iX Software Solution from Beijer Electronics
iX is the innovative HMI solution allowing users to express their ideas with a strong combination of state-of-the-art graphics and solid HMI functionality. iX offers the experience of smarter design and engineering tools, and a truly open platform, evening the gap between proprietary operator panels and cost-intensive SCADA solutions. The iX software is supported by…
InfoVue Touchscreen TFT LCDs from Lumex
PALATINE, IL – Lumex announces the global launch of their InfoVue TFT (Thin Film Transistor) family of full color graphic display technology. InfoVue TFT LCDs come in both touch screen and standard formats and feature an extended temperature range, LED backlighting for high contrast, and a thin profile starting at an industry-leading 3mm. InfoVue TFT…
QSI Introduces the New Panel-Mount QTERM-G72 HMI
Salt Lake City, UT – QSI Corporation introduces the new panel-mount QTERM®-G72 HMI terminal. The QTERM-G72 offers customers a high-resolution, widescreen, 7” display with Ethernet. Features of the QTERM-G72 include a 177 mm (7″), 800 x 480 pixel, LED lighted TFT-LCD display, resistive touch screen, 10/100Base-T Ethernet, Atmel® ARM-9 processor and two serial ports.…
Load Monitoring Devices Detect Weight Distribution
Safely hoisting and installing 85 tons of lighting and sound equipment at the Dallas Cowboy Stadium are feats that most fans and concert-goers don’t think about when they attend events there. Yet, that was the monumental task facing the lighting contractor when the arena was under construction. Motion Laboratories builds motor/hoist control systems for rigging,…
Maple Systems Expands Allen-Bradley & Siemens Support
Maple Systems has expanded their PLC support to more fully integrate their HMIs with controllers from Allen Bradley and Siemens. This expansion in capabilities comes with their newest release of EZware. Among the enhancements of this upgrade is the ability to utilize tags with Allen-Bradley Controllers in such a way that they can be named…
Red Lion Ethernet Card Solves The IT Versus Factory Floor Communication Problem
YORK, PA — Red Lion Controls, Inc. announces increased functionality and flexibility for their G3 Series Operator Interface family, now available with the new Ethernet expansion card, G3ENET. G3 Series HMIs already provide one Ethernet port and now users can add a second Ethernet port to increase bandwidth and separate networks. In addition to supporting…
Smart Modular Power Analyzer from Carlo Gavazzi
Carlo Gavazzi Inc. introduces its newest addition to their extensive Energy Management product lineup, the WM30-96, Smart Modular Power Analyzer. This three-phase power analyzer offers an upgraded LCD display, capable of showing four electrical variables, an energy counter and a power demand indicator at the same time. The WM30-96 is particularly recommended for utility metering,…
iX HMI solution from Beijer Electronics
Engineering is a crucial aspect in today’s cost equation. A reduced time to market as a result of efficient project development affords innovative companies a competitive edge. In iX there are no barriers between design and engineering. The iX user creates and configures HMI solutions in a streamlined user-friendly Windows environment with ribbon tabs, tool…
FANUC CNC to Unveil Advanced CNC Control Innovations at IMTS 2010
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL – FANUC CNC America unveils advanced CNC control innovations at IMTS 2010, Booth #S-8919. These include: new model 30i-B Series CNC Control, 0i-D/0i-DMate Control with newly enhanced functionality, new 35i-B CNC Control for transferline machines, new 5-axis volumetric error compensation and comprehensive industry solutions. The new FANUC CNC 30i-B Series Control is…
Compressed Air Flow Meter Summing Remote Display
EXAIR’s new Summing Remote Display for the Digital Flowmeter makes it easy to monitor compressed air consumption from a convenient location. With the push of a button, the display cycles to show the current air consumption, usage for the previous 24 hours, and total cumulative usage. Regular monitoring of the air usage of a machine,…
Compact Portable Data Logger
Omega’s new RDXL120 series of compact portable data loggers have easy to-read screen display and easy-to-read view TFT LCD (even outdoors). Unit has 16 MB internal memory as well as capacity for external storage such as CF or SD card and USB memory. This product acquires large amounts of analog input data with measurement intervals…
2-D Geometry QUADRA-CHEK Readout from HEIDENHAIN
SCHAUMBURG, IL – Continuing to provide the well known and versatile QUADRA-CHEK metrology digital readout for 2-D geometries (past METRONICS brand – QC 200), parent company HEIDENHAIN Corporation introduces it with a new dark gray faceplate. Now called the QUADRA-CHEK ND 1200, this industry-standard readout maintains all of the useful features used throughout manufacturing for…
Red Lion Controls Crimson® 3.0 Software
Crimson 3.0 software facilitates operator interface configuration and control. The latest version of the free operator interface configuration software touts a redesigned interface and new features. The product works with the company’s G3 Series and G3 Kadet Series operator interfaces, Modular Controller, and Data Station Plus. Crimson 3.0 also delivers global support via five built-in…
Pepperl+Fuchs Monitors Part of Emerson Alliance Partner Program
TWINSBURG, OH – Pepperl+Fuchs 15 in. and 19 in. Industrial Flat Panel LCD Monitors are now part of the Emerson Alliance Partner Program. Available as general purpose displays or as a UL listed Class I/Div 2 device, these monitors are engineered to deliver reliable operation and long life in harsh application environments, and/or in applications…