EtherNet/IP piconet® gateways are available with either eight M8 picofast® or four M12 eurofast® connectors, and they provide four points of digital I/O. The piconet gateway has two fiber-optic connectors to add modules and increase the number of I/O points on a node. A new extension module provides an additional eight inputs and outputs, and…
Intelligent I/O Handling
The RIO-47100 (RIO) remote I/O controller connects to Ethernet and provides an intelligent, cost-effective method for adding inputs and outputs to a variety of motion and non-motion applications. Each RIO unit is self-contained and supplies numerous analog and digital I/O including 8 analog inputs, 8 analog outputs, 16 optically isolated inputs, 8 high-power isolated outputs…
AS-Interface Adapters
TWINSBURG, OH — Pepperl+Fuchs has expanded and enhanced their family of AS-Interface Flat-to-Round-Cable converters and Flat-to-Flat adapters by introducing AS-Interface Flat-to-M12 adapter cables. These M12 adapters are available in straight or 90º M12 head angles with single or dual flat cable configurations in lengths of 0.3m, 1m, 2m or 5m. Flat cable is a…
Balluff Introduces Advanced I/O Blocks
(Florence, KY)- Balluff has introduced a completely new family of four machine mount DeviceNet I/O modules. The I/O blocks are part of a new line of ODVA approved connectivity products that allow design and construction of virtually any DeviceNet network. Break-through Design Machine-Mount I/O Blocks The heart of Balluff’s network component system is the series…
Banner SC22-3 Safety Controller
(Minneapolis, MN) -Banner Engineering Corp. introduces the SC22-3 Safety Controller, an easy to configure safety module that incorporates numerous input devices and manages multiple safety-related functions. The flexible SC22-3 replaces multiple dedicated safety modules to integrate E-stop buttons, interlocking switches, safety light screens, two-hand controls, safety mats, rope pulls and many other devices for a…
Cirronet Announces Single Chip Zigbee OEM Modules
(ATLANTA, GA)-Cirronet, Inc. announced immediate availability of the latest in ZigBeeT technology in its new ZMN2405HP original equipment manufacturer (OEM) modules. The new single-chip ZigBee products feature the Cirronet proprietary CSM profile that virtually eliminates OEM design engineer programming requirements when adding ZigBee wireless connectivity into their products. The 65mW ZMN2405HP provides robust performance with…
Remote I/O safety controllers
The remote safety controllers are remote I/O devices that incorporate safety-related features of controllers. The units have six dual channel safety-capable inputs that can also be used as single channel inputs; twelve test/signal outputs; and two bipolar safety-capable outputs. The controllers are an alternative to traditional safety controls that require standard and safety-related PLCs. SICK,…
Galil’s New RIO-47100 Ethernet I/O Controller
Rocklin, CA – Galil Motion Control introduces its new, compact RIO-47100 (RIO) remote I/O controller, which connects via Ethernet and provides an intelligent, cost-effective method for adding inputs and outputs to a variety of motion and non-motion applications. Priced at just $295 in single quantity and $195 in quantities of 100, each RIO unit is…
Probing Precision Starts With Precision Stylus
(September 2007) – Renishaw brings highest precision to part measurement, starting right at the touch with a comprehensive range of CMM and machine tool styli meeting every measurement challenge. Maximum stylus rigidity and tip sphericity are vital to probe measurement accuracy. To achieve this, Renishaw styli stems are created on CNC machine tools to exacting…
Basics of test and measurement microphones
By Dr. Chris Lawrenson, Lead Acoustic Engineer Mark Valentino, Acoustic Product Manager PCB Piezotronics, Inc. Microphones are familiar sensors that transform sound pressure waves into electrical signals over a broad range of frequencies and amplitudes. They are an integral part of a variety of devices including tape recorders, hearing aids, telephones, and computers. They are…
Broken Tool Detection System
(Hoffman Estates, IL ) – Renishaw introduces the new, second-generation TRS2 broken tool detection system. Industry-first “one box” design combines the laser source and detection electronics in a single compact unit just 83mm high x 38mm wide x 73mm deep (3.27″ x 1.50″ x 2.87″), enabling easy mounting outside the work zone, safe from collision. …
A Fieldbus for packaging
By Steven Musick Steven Musick is an Application development manager with Schneider Electric Fieldbus technology has been around for nearly 20 years and is viewed as an acceptable approach to reduce wire and cabinet space and decrease labor cost. As predicted by industry analysts, no one single fieldbus protocol has become the standard, but several…
Energy Efficient Torque Control
According to Microchip Technology Inc., a provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, electric motors consume, by some estimates, over half of the energy generated in the United States. With increased energy regulations, OEM’s are adopting field-oriented control (FOC) of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs) for energy efficient torque control. This also satisfies consumer demands for…
Large Displays For Long-Range Readability
(YORK, PA) – Red Lion has introduced the LDSS Serial Slave Display. The LDSS provides an excellent way to display data in a large, easy to read format. Available in display heights of 2.25 inches and 4 inches–with readability up to 130 feet and 180 feet, respectively–the LDSS 6 digit display can be viewed from…
IP68 Sealing LED Light Guides
(FREMONT, Calif.)- Elma Electronic has announced the introduction of new front panel light guides in various diameters, lengths and colors (on request) that offer sealing to IP68. The IP68 LEDs feature sealing that is accomplished through special shaping of the light guide body accompanied with precision boring by the customer. All standard Elma front surface…
High-resolution analog modules
DirectLOGIC option modules now include 16-bit high-resolution analog modules for the DL05 and DL06 PLCs. The F0-08ADH-1 eight-channel current input module operates with a 0 to 20 mA input range. The F0-08ADH-2 has jumper-selectable input ranges of 0 to 5 Vdc or 0 to 10 Vdc. The four-channel F0-04DAH-1 and eight-channel F0-08DAH-1 current output modules…
Ethernet I/O handles 48 discrete signals
EtherStax™ I/O series offer channel-isolated discrete I/O for high channel density plus redundant communication and power for use in critical applications and harsh environments.Channel-to-channel isolation protects against transients and noise. ES2116, ES2117, and ES2118 models process 32 discrete inputs and 16 outputs with a Modbus TCP/UDP/IP interface to a host controller. The i2o® technology enables…
Turck Fieldbus I/O Catalog
Minneapolis, Minn. — TURCK announces the release of its first ever combined fieldbus I/O and media catalog. This 900-plus page catalog contains TURCK’s full line of I/O and media products for numerous network protocols, including DeviceNet, Ethernet, PROFIBUS®, AS-interface®, CANopen, FOUNDATION fieldbus and more. Now, users can easily determine all the appropriate I/O, media and…
Danaher Motion Launches SQIO SynqNet® I/O Modules
WOOD DALE, IL — Danaher Motion introduces SQIO SynqNet I/O interface boards available that allow high volume machine builders to seamlessly integrate their custom analog and/or digital I/O hardware with complex, high performance motion into a single network architecture. SQIO maximizes machine performance by providing real-time I/O and remote motion performance diagnostics via SynqNet for…
Ethernet IO – Putting it all together
Harald Grewe, Product Marketing IP67 I/O SystemsFlorian Parske, Product Marketing IP20 I/O SystemsGreg Dixson, Product Marketing Manager, AUTOMATIONWORX Phoenix Contact The advance of Ethernet into industrial applications is a development that cannot be ignored. The allure and promise of Industrial Ethernet is that it will enable complete integration of machines and systems into a single…
Putting it all together
Harald Grewe, Product Marketing IP67 I/O Systems, Florian Parske, Product Marketing IP20 I/O Systems, Greg Dixson, Product Marketing Manager, AUTOMATIONWORX Phoenix Contact The advance of Ethernet into industrial applications is a development that cannot be ignored. The allure and promise of Industrial Ethernet is that it will enable complete integration of machines and systems into…
Channel-Isolated Discrete I/O
EtherStax line of rugged, high-density Ethernet I/O blocks for distributed I/O and SCADA applications now has channel-isolated discrete I/O. ES2116, ES2117, and ES2118 models process 32 discrete inputs and 16 outputs with a Modbus TCP/UDP/IP interface to a host controller. i2o technology enables peer-to-peer communication between I/O units. Dual network ports support 10/100Base-TX copper and…
Channel-Isolated Discrete I/O
EtherStax line of rugged, high-density Ethernet I/O blocks for distributed I/O and SCADA applications now includes channel-isolated discrete I/O. Channel-to-channel isolation adds further protection from transients and noise. ES2116, ES2117, and ES2118 models process 32 discrete inputs and 16 outputs with a Modbus TCP/UDP/IP interface to a host controller. i2o technology enables peer-to-peer communication between…
Pac World—Sponsored by Opto 22
Opto 22’s SNAP PAC System combines PAC Project software, SNAP PAC controllers, SNAP PAC brains, and SNAP I/O into an integrated, easy-to-use system that simplifies the complex process of solving automation, monitoring, and data acquisition problems. The new offerings focus on consolidating hardware to save space and ease the purchase process by providing fewer, more…
Multi-Function USB I/O Modules
The eAutomation Group of Advantech introduces the USB-4750 (32-channel isolated digital I/O USB module), the USB-4751 (48-channel TTL digital I/O USB module), and the USB-4751L (24-channel TTL digital I/O USB module). These modules have been specifically designed for industrial environments and include USB connectors with screw fasteners and DIN-rail mounting kits. They draw power directly…