Omega’s new OM-DAQ-USB-2401 series of USB 2.0 full speed thermocouple/voltage input data acquisition modules are fully compatible with both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 ports. This module is user programmable for type J, K, T, E, R, S, B, N thermocouples or voltage input and features 8 Differential or 16 Single-Ended Analog Inputs, 24 Bit…
HUMLOG20 Data Logger from E+E Elektronik
The new HUMLOG20 data logger from E+E Elektronik does not need to hide in any application. The state-of-the-art, elegant housing and the large display make the data logger a real attention-grabber. The current measurement values can be read off easily thanks to the large display, even from a distance of several meters. The price-performance ratio…
Red Lion Modular Controller Series Approved for use in Hazardous Locations
Red Lion Controls, Inc. announces their Modular Controller series has been approved for use in Class 1, Division 2 hazardous locations, allowing the product to function in places where explosive gases, vapors and/or liquids may be present. Already deployed in a broad range of applications for data-acquisition and remote asset management, the successful Modular Controller…
Yokogawa DXAdvanced Touch Data Acquisition and Display Station
Equipped with a new touch screen operator interface, the Yokogawa DXAdvanced Touch is a new model series of the highly capable DXAdvanced R4 data acquisition and display stations. The pressure-sensitive touch screen gives users a faster and more efficient way to navigate the display screens and normal operating modes of the unit, and it does…
CAD and PDM Combo Facilitate Success
Swiss-based icotec AG developed industrial applications for a composite flow molding method using a fiber composite made of high-tech plastics that is strengthened with more than 50% carbon fibers. Highly resilient products can be made from it. They are corrosive-free, can be electrical and thermal isolating, and do not cause signal errors. These properties are…
Highly Functional and Accurate-PID Temperature Controllers-TK Series
Standard type PID temperature controllers, the TK Series, delivers powerful control with a high-speed sampling cycle of 50ms, with ±0.3% display accuracy. It supports heating/cooling, simultaneous control, automatic/manual control, SSR output/current output selectable function, SSRP output function and communication function. In addition, it covers diverse input sensor support, multi SV settings, high resolution display parts…
Industrial Networks: the Choices for Real Time Motion Control
Among the versions of Ethernet for real-time motion update, two are leading the industry today: EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, and Powerlink. Each handles real-time messaging differently, and the differences affect your design choices. The leading vendors behind these networks will discuss the ways each handles real-time updates. By watching this special, free 1-hour on-demand webinar you will gain…
SNAP-AITM-4i Thermocouple and Millivolt Input Module from Opto 22
Opto 22 has introduced the SNAP-AITM-4i thermocouple and millivolt input module for industrial temperature monitoring and data acquisition, helping automation engineers and technicians achieve more accurate temperature readings, speed installation, and eliminate the need to purchase thermocouples with expensive, built-in isolation. The new module accepts up to four inputs from a wide range of thermocouples…
Transmit Remote Data with 900 MHz
The TWE-Basic (RAD-ISM-900-EN-BD/B) transmits Ethernet data from remote locations, even in high interference environments. The “basic” indicates the removal of the standard RS-232 and RS-485/422 ports. It is a “slave-only” device, so it must be used in conjunction with a standard TWE or TWE-BUS radio acting as the master. Like the other Trusted Wireless radios,…
Opto 22 Enhances Power Monitoring Modules
Opto 22 has enhanced the capabilities of its most widely used power monitoring modules to give customers broader voltage input ranges and better resolution for their three-phase power monitoring and energy management applications. Now the SNAP-AIPM-3 and SNAP-AIPM-3V can each monitor 480 VAC, 3-phase electrical equipment without the need for a potential transformer. Both modules…
Verify the Degree of Cure
The Loctite® AssureCure™ System lets you quantitatively and cost effectively assess the degree of cure of light-cure adhesives. A simple in-line process, it includes new adhesive technology, fiber optic light sources, a light detector unit, and software that tie into your PC or PLC. The system will confirm cure inline on 100% of production in…
FLEETlog: High-Precision Data Logger
IPETRONIK, Inc has announced The North American market introduction of FLEETlog, a high-precision data logging device offering cost-effective mobile data recording capabilities. The logger is expressly designed for use within heavy vehicle fleet management applications, such as data acquisition and predictive maintenance; in-vehicle driver response and endurance tests; external vehicle measurements; statistical research; fuel efficiency…
Ethernet-capable Optical Data Couplers Enables Live Video Communication
Pepperl+Fuchs introduces LS680 Series Optical Data Couplers. With speeds from 33 up to 50 times faster than competitive models, the LS680 is uniquely capable of transmitting signals, such as live video and other communication information, that were previously unavailable in material handling applications. Additionally, the LS680 has no operating controls such as push buttons, switches,…
Custom Data Retrieval
This USB Solutions Kit eliminates data logging, graphing, and calibrating. It replaces the need for amplifiers, filters, and power sources with its plug-n-play design, making it suitable for strain gauge data retention. It handles load, force, pressure, and torque measurements. The software enables continuous data logging, live graphing, system calibrating, mathematical computing, and other configurations…
Mobile health device links patients and healthcare professionals anytime, anywhere
As more health monitoring devices are rolled out to meet the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) changeover, the question is which technologies will take hold. Between the proliferation of health apps for smart phones and the first Continua Certified smart phone, Cambridge Consultants see an opportunity to drive a new market and lower health care costs…
Laser Design Now Reseller of Renishaw Products
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Laser Design Inc. announced that it is now reselling Renishaw metrology probes and machine tooling, plus professional “Repair by Exchange,” and also used equipment. Renishaw products lead the industrial metrology market in accuracy and selection. Offering the Renishaw multi-axis motorized and manual heads and touch-trigger measurement probe systems for CMMs adds another…
Advantech Introduces Two New I/O Modules
Cincinnati, OH – The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech introduces two new I/O modules, an 8-channel Resistive Thermal Device (RTD) module (APAX-5013) and a 12-channel High Speed Analog Input module (APAX-5017H). These new modules provide advanced functionality for factory production, data acquisition, environment monitoring and facility monitoring applications. The APAX-5013 is designed for temperature data…
HEIDENHAIN’s new Portable Interface Box Eliminates Need for PC Cards
SCHAUMBURG, IL – The new EIB 741 now available from HEIDENHAIN Corporation is an external interface box for precise position measurement. It is a network-capable measuring solution that removes the requirement of a PC interface card that is usually necessary when connecting measurement apparatus to an industrial PC or laptop. The EIB 741 is…
Will you be Advantech’s 1 Millionth ADAM Remote I/O Module Customer?
Get ready to celebrate 1 million ADAM modules sold worldwide with Advantech. Advantech’s ADAM Remote I/O series delivers complete solutions, featuring a compact size, rich I/O interfaces, reliable operation and a wide temperature range for any industrial application. ADAM-6000 Ethernet I/O ModulesThrough Advantech’s GCL (Graphic Condition Logic) and Peer-to-Peer functionality, the ADAM-6000 series can act…
Six Fiber Ports
Line of switches includes four new models—the 110FX2, 111FX3, 112FX4 and 114FX6. The switches handle communications in industrial data acquisition, control, and Ethernet I/O applications. Each model offers a combination of copper and fiber ports. The new additions use IEEE 802.3 Fast Ethernet 10/100BaseTX switching technology. The switches auto-negotiate the speed and flow of data…
Siemens IT Solutions and Services Announces Teamcenter Based Content Management Solution
Siemens IT Solutions and Services, Inc. and Siemens PLM Software, announced an integrated Teamcenter software based PLM content management solution. The new integrated service offering – PLM Driven Content Management – developed for the manufacturing industry sector will help customers to better support technical publications writing in development, service or after-sales business. The PLM Driven…
No Magic releases Cameo Inter-Op and Cameo Workbench
No Magic, Inc., the provider of integrated modeling software and services, announced the release of Cameo Inter-Op 1.0 – a new addition to No Magic’s Cameo Suite which facilitates connectivity between different vendors of modeling, architecture, and requirement tools. The development of modern systems is a collaborative effort that incorporates different engineering disciplines, and various…
New release of nCode durability product suite now available
This in-service release (ISR2) adds features based on commercial requirements influenced by customers from various industries. Additional display and reporting capabilities have been introduced in ISR2 for nCode GlyphWorks, a processing system for engineering data, to simplify the creation of reports. For example, the user has more direct control of plot styles and layouts and…
Hydrometer GmbH selects Aras PLM software for enterprise product and project management
Aras® announced that HYDROMETER, an Ansbach, Germany-based business unit of the DIEHL Metering Group and leading global provider of high-precision measuring devices for water, thermal energy, gas, electricity, and individual energy services selected the Aras PLM software suite for product and project management, documentation, and regulatory compliance across the product lifecycle. Replacing HYDROMETER’s existing PDM…
Gerber Technology announces enhancements to annual software conference.
Ideation (i·de·a·tion) is defined as the process of creating new ideas. With this in mind, Gerber Technology aims to accomplish that at ideation2010 – providing customers the chance to participate in an interactive setting that fosters communication, creativity, and innovation. ideation2010 will be a 2-day event featuring panel discussions, informative breakout sessions, hands-on workshops, demonstrations,…