Lights • signal lamps • indicators

AutomationDirect has introduced Patlite industrial signal beacons designed to provide visual alerts for floor personnel. The beacons are offered in three series with various single-color options and feature a Fresnel lens that distributes light evenly across the globe surface, including the top. They are IP23 rated by default and can achieve an IP65 rating with…

Bivar, a producer of LED and light pipe solutions, announces the launch of its Surface Area Side Glow technology. This surface area illumination integrates light pipe technology, lensing, and sophisticated control techniques to deliver uniform edge illumination that is both visually striking and functionally effective. The Surface Area Side Glow is designed to enhance user…

binder, a supplier of industrial circular connectors, has developed industrial LED lights designed for dual purposes: illuminating workspaces and indicating different operating modes of machines. The company created M12 LED lights in response to a specific request from a biologically oriented research project. Originally, these lights were designed to stimulate octopus reproduction using specific wavelengths…

AutomationDiret has added CCEA VEGA series recessed industrial LED light bars to expand its offering of industrial LED fixtures. Specifically designed for medium and large CNC equipment, these compact fixtures feature a rugged, ultra-slim anodized aluminum housing that is highly resistant to dust and liquids and allows mounting outside the machine’s working area. These 24…

Bivar, a manufacturer of LED and light pipe solutions has announced its new surface area light guides. These guides combine advanced light pipe technology, lensing, and control techniques to uniformly illuminate surface areas in a space-saving design. Bivar’s high reliability PLCC surface mount LEDs onboard ensure vibrant color output, attractive appearance, and long-lasting performance. The…

Emerson has introduced the DeltaV Flex System, a subscription service that combines the DeltaV PK Flex Controller, term-based software licensing, and product support in a turnkey solution. The result, according to the company, is more flexibility for OEMs and process manufacturers that create small standalone systems, such as research and development labs, pilot programs, or…

AutomationDirect has added Pfannenberg PYRA and PATROL series heavy-duty signal beacons to their growing lineup of visual and audible signaling devices. These versatile devices can withstand severe environments, are suitable for indoor and outdoor use, and satisfy numerous alarm, warning, and indication requirements. The PYRA series focuses on visual alerts and is ideal for discrete…

AutomationDirect adds new ReeR Micron series light grids, available in detecting or measuring versions, that use multi-beam photoeye arrays to detect the presence of objects anywhere within the controlled height of the sensor array. They are perfect for detecting, measuring, and counting various sized and shaped objects at random positions as they pass through the…

AutomationDirect adds CCEA TRACKALPHA-PRO series LED light bars to expand its offering of industrial LED fixtures. Their rugged industrial-grade anodized aluminum construction makes TRACKALPHA-PRO ideal for use with medium to large-sized industrial machine tools and for use in wet environments. These 120 VAC-rated high-powered LED lights provide intense, uniform lighting, with up to a 4,600-lumen…

AutomationDirect has added BLITZDUCTORconnect yellow/line compact data and signal surge protectors to their growing lineup of surge protective devices. These surge protectors feature a modular, compact design for system protection in industrial environments, information technology signal interfaces, and automation or measuring and control systems. The integrated LifeCheck monitoring function helps ensure the arrester can protect…

Setting bolts with a cable. Cabinet U-handle with signal light. A fluid level indicator that provides visual information and sends an electronic signal thanks to a REED contact. Undoubtedly, JW Winco standard parts are becoming even more functional – multifunctional, to be precise. Suitable for a wide range of applications, such as remote monitoring of…

AutomationDirect has added Patlite NE series visual and audible-visual signaling beacons to their portfolio of industrial signaling devices. These signaling devices are offered as visual-only beacons or as combination devices with a buzzer or selectable tone alarm (8 different tones) and signal beacon. Mono-color beacons are available in red, yellow, green, blue, or clear models.…

AutomationDirect has added Gladiator GECP series modular 12/24 VDC circuit protectors to their selection of electronic circuit protection devices. The GECP series offers both fixed trip current versions and a version with an adjustable trip current range and adjustable trip characteristics. LED signaling with output alarms allows real-time status monitoring. This series is compact, lightweight,…

Tower lights are indispensable in machine and system construction as well as in intralogistics: They make states, faults, and ongoing processes clearly visible from a distance. The new Leuze tower lights of the TL 305 series can do all of this extremely reliably. They light up brightly, uniformly, and fully. This enables optimum signaling —…

AutomationDirect is pleased to announce the launch of several IEC and compact limit switches under the new house brand, AchieVe. These new AchieVe limit switches are available in a selection of sizes and styles, including: ADM/ADP series 50mm heavy-duty IEC limit switches AHP series 30mm plastic IEC limit switches with remote reset AEM/AEP series compact…

AutomationDirect has added new WERMA eSIGN series LED signal towers to their lineup of pre-assembled stacklights. These new signal towers, available in 9- and 15-tier models, feature a variety of customizable operating modes and lighting effects. eSIGN signal towers provide full-surface signaling with electronic modularity and can operate as a traditional stacklight or be used…

WAGO’s new IP67 rated I/O-Link Analog Converters offer a solid and cost-effective solution for incorporating conventional analog sensors and actuators with IO-Link communications. The 765-2702/200-000 has two 0-10 VDC inputs that are converted to IO-Link for monitoring field level sensors. The 765-2703/200-000 has two 4-20ma analog outputs while the 765-2704/200-000 has two 0-10VDC analog outputs.…

The compact optoNCDT 1420LL laser sensors perform precise distance measurements on metallic and structured surfaces. The sensor projects a small laser line onto the measuring object, compensating for any interference. This ensures stable and reliable measurement values. The sensors are used whenever standard laser point sensors reach their limit. The optoNCDT 1420LL laser sensors work…

AutomationDirect has added new Fuji Command series pushbuttons, switches, and indicators to expand their offering of quality Fuji Electric control and signal devices. New round and rectangular 16mm pilot devices feature an integrated structure with built-in contacts to reduce control panel depth. Their thin-type profile with only 2mm of panel protrusion facilitates high-density mounting and…

“Size changeover” is not necessarily a term that immediately makes people stop and pay attention in the pharmaceutical industry. However, considering the challenges in pharmaceutical manufacturing, which are characterized by cost and competitive pressure as well as strict regulations, intelligent size changeover means competitive advantages in terms of efficiency, product quality, and process reliability. With…

Norstat now offers the 180 Series Beacon, a multi-color signal beacon that can also be equipped with an audible signaling device for additional effectiveness. The 180 Series Beacon is a basic signaling lamp that is available as a multi-color signaling beacon as well as in Tri-Color versions of Green, Yellow and Red or Blue, Yellow…

During the development of its boat, which is now close to its final design phase, the SP80 team has chosen Fischer Connectors for the data-transmission solutions interconnecting the various sensors that will equip the boat and its pilot to break the world sailing speed record. The technical challenge is to sail at 80 knots (148.16…

The new eSIGN signal tower is a breakthrough and a clear sign of WERMA’s continual technological progress: this signal tower sets new standards in terms of individuality and flexibility with full-surface signaling, robust industrial design, and impressive features. Simply the best signal tower ever! eSIGN – a visible sign of continual progress As early as…

Heavy machinery in specialist civil engineering requires that precise components perform reliably. The absolute rotary encoder WV58MR from SIKO GmbH, a manufacturer of sensors and positioning systems, is part of the safety concept for the pile drivers from Stump-Franki Spezialtiefbau GmbH. They are attached to three winches to detect the positions of the respective elements…

Forza Silicon — a business of AMETEK and leader of advanced image sensor and mixed-signal integrated circuit designs for imaging applications — recently used its Integrated Production Services (IPS) to enable the production of high-speed image sensors that employ back side illumination (BSI) technology. While BSI sensors have been available for more than 10 years…