14mm-wide interface relay saves up to 40% of the space required by standard ice-cube relays. IDEC Corporation announces the addition of the 14mm-wide RV8H compact relay family to its existing interface relay line. These electromechanical relays are ideal for panels with limited room as they provide up to a 40% reduction in required DIN rail…
IDEC releases RL high current 30A relay
IDEC Corporation announces the addition of the RL family of high current electromagnetic relays to its existing R relay product line. There are forty different variations of the RL relay to fit a wide variety of applications. The single-pole version can switch up to 30A, and the two-pole version can switch up to 25A. Both…
AutomationDirect offers additional safety relays
AutomationDirect has expanded their offering of safety products to include additional Dold safety relay modules designed to be positively driven and assure a reliable opening and closing for safety applications. Relays are controlled by a built-in monitoring function, making them ideal for applications with e-stops, safety gates and light curtains. The Dold safety relay mat…
Wieland Electric adds new measuring & monitoring relays
Wieland Electric Inc., a manufacturer of innovative electrical interconnect technology, has expanded its flare CONTROL Series of measuring relays with new devices that monitor a selectable voltage or current setpoint. The flare CONTROL Series measure voltage in three different ranges up to 300V; or single-phase current in three ranges up to 10A. Both series feature a wide supply voltage…
IDEC’s solid state relay for high repetition and power requirements
IDEC Corporation announces the addition of the RV8S solid state interface relays to its existing RV8 DIN rail product line. The RV8S features 100mA to 3A switching capability in a compact 6mm wide space. Other leading RV8S features include high switching cycles, extended operating life and high-speed load switching. A common application is as an…
Safe motion monitoring on vertical axes
Options for safe monitoring of brakes on vertical axes can include a pure brake test to take control of high-performance holding and safety brakes through to redundant fall protection in accordance with Cat. 3, EN ISO 13849-1. The safe motion system PMCprotego DS combines a servo amplifier and safety card, for a high level of…
PLCs control massive hangar doors at San Francisco International Airport
The door controls, motors and gear drives of the Superbay Maintenance Hangar at the San Francisco International Airport needed a retrofit. The previous control system was built in 1969 and consisted of multiple relays, contactors, timers, antiquated power track systems and miles of wiring requiring continuous maintenance. The massive hangar boasts two 130 x 90…
New 2-pole, Force-guided relays – The ultimate in safety and space savings
In conjunction with the popular IDEC RF1V series of 4- and 6-pole relays, RF2 force-guided relays from IDEC give users even more choices by offering a new 2-pole option ideal for users only needing two contacts or wanting to add multiple relays in a series. These compact and slim relays provide added safety, while saving…
Basic electronic monitoring relays save space, simplify set-up
Phoenix Contact now offers compact monitoring relays for single-function monitoring, making simple monitoring applications more affordable. The new EMD-BL (basic line) monitoring relays are available with optional push-in technology for easier installation. The EMD-BL is available for single-phase current monitoring, single-phase voltage monitoring, three-phase voltage monitoring and phase monitoring. Unlike the existing EMD-FL and EMD-SL…
IDEC Expands Relay Selection with New 6mm RV8H Interface
IDEC is expanding our relay selection by introducing the new 6mm RV8H interface relays with a UL listed Class I Division 2 rating, designed specifically for use in hazardous locations. These interface relays are suited for controls used in applications such as oil and gas equipment, panel building, refineries, painting and mixing chambers, mining, waste…
Red Lion Controls Adds Some Bite with Watchdog Relay
Red Lion Controls announced Watchdog Relay, the industrys only rugged, hardware-based solution that reliably monitors and provides fail-safe shutdown of processes controlled by RTUs, PLCs and other automation devices. This industrial automation solution helps to proactively protect unmanned processes on a 24/7 basis. Red Lions Watchdog Relay monitors the pulsing output heartbeat of a connected…
WAGO Hazardous Location Relay Module
Via internal system voltage, WAGO Corporation’s new 2-Channel Relay Output Module directly activates Intrinsically Safe circuits, powering actuators in hazardous locations. Unlike traditional solid-state hazardous location relays, the unique 750-538 carries two changeover contacts for activating Zone 0/20 and 1/21 devices, e.g., relays, solenoid valves, contactors or optical/acoustic signal generators. This supports diverse hazardous location…
WAGO Compact Triggered Timer Relay
WAGO Corporation’s Triggered Timer Relay supports E-stop circuitry within space-restricted panels. Upon E-Stop activation, the falling edge of a trigger signal initiates the 859-477’s off-delay timer for sequential shutdown. The device’s four highly adjustable time delay ranges enable a PLC to log the stopped position of all components. This helps provide smooth and efficient restart…
FactoryMation introduces new relay series from Finder
FactoryMation expands its product offering from Finder to now include the newly introduced 39 Series Terminal Block Relays. This new series of terminal block relays provides cost and space savings while incorporating advanced features for many industrial applications. The Finder 39 Series terminal block relays provide an ultra-slim 6.2mm wide package and 35mm DIN rail…
Weidmuller’s TERMSERIES Relays
Weidmuller now offers innovative, pluggable electromechanical and solid-state relays equipped with one- and two-changeover contacts in slim designs. TERMSERIES, The All-rounder, is housed in a slim 6.4mm or 12.8mm design with matching profiles that can be combined as needed based on application. These relays switch loads of up to 8A (resistive) at 250V. Engineers need…
CIT Relay & Switch A17 Series Relay
The CIT Relay & Switch A17 Series is a robust automotive relay in a small package. The A17 offers plug-in styling with maximum current rating of 20A. This sealed relay is single pole single throw with coil suppression options of resistor or diode. Contact arrangement is 1A SPST N.O. with contact rating of 20A@ 14VDC…
Safety Speed Monitor Relays from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added Dold safety speed relay modules to its line of safety products. The BH5932 speed monitor relay module is designed to monitor two sensor inputs that are detecting rotating targets on a motor shaft. This monitor relay features two-channel operation and can be used for standstill and overspeed monitoring of three-phase motors. When…
General Purpose Solid State Relays from Omega
Omega introduces its new series of general purpose solid state relays which are used to control large resistance heaters in conjunction with temperature controllers. This CE compliant solid state relay with LED operation indicator is capable of millions of hours of operation and has a built-in varistor to absorb external surges. The G3NA SSR is…
Heavy-Duty Solid State Relay and Timer from WAGO
WAGO Corporation’s Custom Products Division has shoehorned a 6A Solid State Relay and User-Configurable On/Off Delay Timer into a 6mm housing. Engineered for high cycle applications, 859 Series Solid State devices surpass the performance of 5mm/2A units while providing greater adaptability than 6A 11- and 22mm-wide units. Eliminating electromechanical elements, 859 Series avoids G-ratings common…
Solid State Relays and Contactors from Carlo Gavazzi
Carlo Gavazzi announces their newest generation of solid state relays and contactors, the RG Series. This new range of AC and DC solid state switching devices is an ideal solution for switching resistive, slightly inductive and motor loads, thanks to the reduced size per unit – starting at only 17.5mm width, up to 85AAC (15Hp)…
Relays with Bifurcated Contacts from IDEC
Compact general purpose relays available in new bifurcated contact models are great as input devices for a variety of controllers including PLCs and Smart Relays used in the micro processing industry. RJ22 relays are available with low signal switching bifurcated contacts for increased contact reliability, reduced contact bounce and switching low currents and voltages (dry…
WAGO JUMPFLEX Dedicated Signal Conditioners
WAGO Corporation has added six Dedicated Signal Conditioners to its JUMPFLEX® 857 Series Signal Conditioner and Relay family. The value-oriented Dedicated Signal Conditioners (DSCs) support focused applications requiring conversion, isolation and/or amplification of just one signal type. Although the DSCs feature hallmark JUMPFLEX® traits, including benchmark-setting 6mm housing, they do not employ an on-unit DIP…
RJ22 Bifurcated Contact Relays from IDEC
Compact general purpose relays available in new bifurcated contact models are great as input devices for a variety of controllers including PLCs and Smart Relays used in the micro processing industry. RJ22 relays are available with low signal switching bifurcated contacts for increased contact reliability, reduced contact bounce and switching low currents and voltages (dry…
6mm Interface Relays from IDEC
IDEC’s newest 6mm interface relay offers the lowest height in the market and competitive pricing, RV8H relays are ideal for space saving applications requiring smaller machines and panels. IDEC is excited to introduce a new series of 6mm interface relays to our existing line of high-quality relays. IDEC RV8H 6mm interface relays provide a compact…
AutomationDirect expands relay line
AutomationDirect expanded their offering of industrial relays to accommodate a wider range of applications. Additions to the electromechanical relays include power relay and hazardous location relay styles. The APR40 series power relays, available in SPDT, DPST, and DPDT models, feature open-construction design with high-power contacts capable of switching up to 40A with a maximum contact…