austriamicrosystems AG
Premstatten   Austria
May 09, 2008 Housed in 4 x 4 mm MLPQ 12-pin package, AS7620 step-down DC-DC converter provides early-power-fail warning and power-good signals to microcontrollers that cannot afford to lose critical data during power failure or brown-out. Available with fixed 3.3 V output or adjustable output between 1.2 V and VIN, hysteretic device features input voltage range of 3.6-32 V. It delivers up to 500 mA with efficiency up to 93%. Unit operates on less than 37 µA when delivering 500 µA of output current.

Omega Engineering, Inc.
Stamford, CT 06907
May 09, 2008 Featuring red LED display window, G3 Big Flexible Display connects directly to RS485 port of G3-series HMI. Designed by using 32 display boards in 8-column by 4-row configuration that displays text and graphical information to entire plant floor, unit is suited for plastics, paper, water treatment, and asphalt manufacturing industries. It features field-replaceable display boards, flexible eyebolt mounting, optional NEMA 4 cooling kit, and universal ac power.

LochIsle Inc
Ontario   Canada
May 09, 2008 Available for licensing by access-control system manufacturers, Web Services Platform for iLoch allows users to manage and monitor access control using web interface. iLoch is opened with iButton or other unique credential that its owner has permission to access at home, work, or any other location. If iButton is lost, owner can associate permissions to new iButton using online interface, rendering lost keys inactive and eliminating security risk posed by misplaced keys.

bioMETRX, Inc.
Jericho, NY 11753
May 09, 2008 Approved by NRA that has passed United States Test Laboratory (USTL) test, smartTOUCH bioVAULT is rugged, heavy duty safe that requires its owner to first scan finger before vault can be opened. smartTOUCH bioBOX is smaller, portable version of bioVAULT that can be used as cash box or personal effects security device.

Digital Monitoring Products
Springfield, MO 65803
May 08, 2008 Featuring true network/cellular communications approach, XR100/XR500 Command Processor(TM) Panel v200 offers capabilities that help create stronger, multi-layered panel communications that ensure constant link between panel and Central Station. Users can create, configure, and manage up to 8 communication paths, identifiable as primary or backup, and Adaptive(TM) Technology directs panel to make seamless transition from one communications path to another if current path becomes unavailable.

austriamicrosystems AG
Premstatten   Austria
May 08, 2008 Available in 4 x 4 mm MLPQ 12-pin package and specified for -40 to +85°C range, AS7620 provides early-power-fail warning and power-good signals to MCUs that cannot afford to lose critical data during power failure or brown-out conditions. It is optimized for 24 V applications and available with fixed 3.3 V output or adjustable output voltage from 1.2 V to VIN. Built on hysteretic architecture, fail-safe solution operates on less than 37 µA when delivering 500 µA max output current.

Vicor Corp.
Andover, MA 01810 5424
May 07, 2008 Non-isolated VI BRICK(TM) PRM Pre-Regulator Module provides controlled factorized bus distribution voltage for powering VI BRICK VTMs, while VI BRICK VTM Voltage Transformation Module Current Multiplier enables capacitance at load to be nearly eliminated. Utilizing Factorized Power(TM) in brick-like package for thermal management, PRMs and VTMs form complete DC-DC converter subsystem. Operating from -40 to +100°C, RoHS-compliant modules have slotted-flange baseplate and through-hole pin style.

Aerotech, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
May 07, 2008 SolarScribe Photovoltaic Panel Scribing System includes both mechanical and air-bearing versions of split-axis and gantry-style systems to accommodate all PV/FPD scribing applications. Controlled by Automation 3200 control system, it can maintain tight control of geometric characteristics such as dynamic straightness. Options include single or multiple step-axis carriages, Z and theta correction axes with integral brake, and machine base/isolation systems.

Thiele Technologies, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN 55418
May 07, 2008 Utilizing full-color touch-screen technology, Smart Screen control system offers wide spectrum of indicators to help operators and maintenance personnel diagnose line problems, minimize downtime, and increase productivity. System maintains detailed history of machine uptime and downtime. It includes diagnostic indicators for waiting for product, pallet not in position, full pallet at discharge, pusher not back, pallet jam at magazine, E-Stop pushed, and bander jam.

Axiomatic Technologies Corp.
Mississauga, ON L4W2Z3  Canada
May 06, 2008 Featuring 32-bit microprocessor technology, AX021600 Single CAN Controller includes one universal signal input, one software-controlled output up to 2 A, and one CAN port. PCB is enclosed in heat shrink wrap with 6 in. lead wires terminated in 3 Deutsch IPD DT06 plugs for installation in-line with wire harness. Operating from 6-60 Vdc, controller accepts sensor, joystick, frequency, or other input and applies software-based algorithms for complex or simple control functions.

Allegro MicroSystems Inc.
Worcester, MA 01615
May 06, 2008 Combining H-bridge output driver and PWM speed control logic into monolithic IC, A1444/A1445 single-chip devices achieve full device functionality down to 1.8 V VDD. They employ soft-switching algorithm to reduce audible switching noise and EMI interference, and each model offers different, selectable internal PWM duty cycle options. Targeted at communication and consumer markets, motor drivers are available in lead free, 6-pin MLP micro-lead frame package for surface mount assembly.

Omron Electronics LLC
Schaumburg, IL 60173
May 06, 2008 Intended for CJ-Series PLCs, Model CJ1W-PH41U 4-point analog input module offers 18-bit resolution, and accepts 28 different types of inputs, simplifying inventory control and maintenance. Present Value can be scaled in any industrial units and is automatically calculated, and rate-of-change calculation can be set from 1-16 sec, allowing even any small rate of change to be detected. Unit features built-in alarm hysteresis, mean value processing, and alarm on-delay setting.

ASCO (Automatic Switch Co., Valve Div.)
Florham Park, NJ 07932
May 05, 2008 Redundant Control System (RCS) incorporates fault-tolerant architecture and high diagnostic coverage, with self-diagnostic capabilities to test both safety system and process valve. It is suited for use across wide variety of oil and gas, refining, and power generation applications. Also, RCS is third-party certified for use in IEC 61508 SIL 3 applications and has system approvals for ATEX Zone 1. It can be configured using online product selection tool.

Phidgets Inc.
Calgary T2M 3R7  Canada
May 02, 2008 Suited for applications requiring precise positioning, Model 1062 controls position, velocity, and acceleration with respective resolutions of ½ step (40-bit signed), 0.75 ½ steps/sec (9-bit), and 140.625 ½ steps/sec² (6-bit) for up to 4 unipolar stepper motors. It plugs directly into computer USB port and can also run motor in continuous rotation mode by giving it large position address. Application programs can be written using Phidgets API.

STMicroelectronics
GENEVA   Switzerland
May 02, 2008 Supplied in 7 x 7 mm QFN-48 package, PM6641 combines all supply-voltage and reference sources for multimedia chipset and DDR2/3 memory into one device. Integration of 3 programmable switching regulators, one 2 A LDO, and one low-noise reference maximizes power density in next-generation multimedia products. Compliant with Ultra-Mobile PCs specifications, solution offers 3 outputs independently adjustable from 0.8-2.5 V and switching frequency programmable from 500 kHz to 1 MHz.

Omega Engineering, Inc.
Stamford, CT 06907
May 02, 2008 Model LVCN700 Series of non-contact controllers provide fail-safe intelligence with diagnostic feedback for troubleshooting. Pushbutton target calibration features 3-relay outputs that can be configured on single set-point alarm and 3 in. beam diameter for restricted space applications. Protected by PC/ABS NEMA 4X rated enclosure, units are designed for range of corrosive, waste, and slurry-type media, and waste sump applications.

AXIOMTEK
Taipei   Taiwan
May 01, 2008 Equipped with AMD LX800 processor, Model ICO-200 adopts R@Tools technology, which provides real-time remote monitoring, alarm, and diagnosis to enable control through wired or wireless network. Measuring 160.5 x 111.8 x 53.35 mm, RoHS compliant, fanless controller is din-rail mountable and connects with various control devices to access data and generate analysis through RS-232/422/485, USB, and LAN ports. ICO-200 supports Windows® XP Embedded and Windows® CE.NET.

Nyden Corp.
San Jose, CA 95134
May 01, 2008 Five-Phase MLN50 Mechatrolink Stepper Motor and Driver Network series is 100/200 V AC Driver system that yields full programming command functions and offers communicational data rate up to 10 Mb/s and transmission range up to 50 m max. System measures 120 x 175 x 45 mm and can be empolyed in operational compliancy with patented Mechatrolink Network Controller Bus Communication Motion Link for building robotic equipment, cutting systems, and semiconductor production equipment.

Matrix Systems, Inc.
Dayton, OH 45459
Apr 30, 2008 For assured access control connectivity, Frontier® 5.7.5 is available with true fault-tolerant door controller option with triple-tier data distribution redundancy. When control of access or alarm point monitoring is threatened, Matrix System Gateway re-routes all communication to alternate controller and allows system to maintain all higher level access functions. Fault tolerance option also allows building controllers to be shut down in hot swap mode for routine maintenance.

IDEC Corporation
Sunnyvale, CA 94089-2209
Apr 29, 2008 Expanding capabilities of MicroSmart Pentra micro PLC, 4-point Universal Input Module accepts most analog signals including 0-10 V, 4-20 mA, thermocouples, RTD, and Nickel. Snapped to side of PLC, module offers 16-bit resolution and 0.2% accuracy. Programmable logic control features double word and floating math, Modbus RTU/ASCII, Modbus TCP/IP, upgradeable firmware, embedded 100 kHz I/O, and up to 7 communication ports.