Siemens Industry, Inc.    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Nov 20, 2012 Automating integration of drives and components into Simotion system, Simotion Scout v4.2 helps configure, program, test, and commission applications. Software's graphical interface includes interconnection screen, where all compatible objects are listed hierarchically, and symbolic connection of components to be interconnected is performed via user-selection. Product also features automatic drive integration and comparisons for graphics-based programming languages.

Omega Engineering, Inc.    Stamford, CT 06907
Nov 20, 2012 Via wireless sensors designed for harsh environments, zSeries provides Web-based monitoring of temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure as well as thermocouples and any transducer with analog voltage or current output. Model zED-DC-H2 wireless sensor/transmitter can operate from 10–30 Vdc or 24 Vac supply, and electronics are protected in rugged, weatherproof, polycarbonate NEMA4-/IP65-rated housing. Alarms can be set for notification of single user or group distribution list.

Honeywell International    Freehold, NJ 07728
Nov 19, 2012 Small Volume Prover Controller allows users to visually monitor and control operation of prover. It features 6-line LCD that shows data including piston position, motor status, error status, cycle value, proving run date, and sweep time. Handheld Local Access Device, for programming controller, provides diagnostics and active and historical alarm log. Running on 20-28 Vdc power supply, product also offers sweep time display in seconds, on-screen cycle counter, and adjustable delay.

Siemens Industry, Inc.    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Nov 19, 2012 Ideal solution for production machines, Simotion D445-2 DP/PN and D455 DP/PN controllers features Profinet I/O interface with 3-port switch allowing use with network topologies such as line, star, or tree structures. Supporting real-time and isochronous real-time data exchange, interface can also be operated as controller and/or device of another controller. Product includes 2 Profibus and 2 Ethernet interfaces, as well as 28 digital I/Os, of which 16 can be used for machine-based tasks.

Rockwell Automation    Milwaukee, WI 53204
Nov 19, 2012 With PlantPAx, manufacturers can integrate process control, power, information, and safety into one infrastructure. Scalable DCS supports up to 50 operator workstations and offers expanded server capacity, making real-time information available throughout organization through EtherNet/IP network architecture. Additional features include sequencer tool, optimized state model for alarm systems, faceplates for common control objects, and trending tools for navigation.

Vacon Inc.    Mequon, WI 53092
Nov 16, 2012 Available in 0.75–250 hp and 230–500 V ranges for water and wastewater and building automation applications, VACON® 100 FLOW provides dedicated functions that benefit flow control processes while also offering Multimaster and Multifollower features for controlling multiple pumps simultaneously. Graphical, multilingual display and configuration wizards foster usability, and built-in block programming functions allow AC drive to be tailored for unique requirements.

Eaton Corp.    Pittsburgh, PA 15272
Nov 16, 2012 Expandable with I/O modules, XC100 and XC200 offer 8 digital inputs and 6 digital outputs as standard and utilize Controller Development Software (CoDeSys) programming environment. Small- and medium-sized control tasks benefit from XC100, which integrates CANopen fieldbus interface. When additional communications and processing capacity are required, XC200 offers Ethernet interface and optional integral Web server in addition to RS232 interface and CANopen fieldbus connections.

Advanced Power Electronics Corp    San Jose, CA 95118
Nov 15, 2012 Available in fixed and adjustable output voltage versions, APU1205-3 series offers better than 2% initial voltage accuracy and dropout voltage of 270 mV at 300 mA or 170 mV at 150 mA. Quiescent current at shutdown is 5 µA, and other features include TTL-compatible enable/shutdown control input, current limiting, and thermal shutdown. Suited for handheld, battery-powered equipment, product comes in 5-pin, SMT, halogen-free, and REACH-/RoHS-compliant, SOT-23 package.

Advanced Power Electronics Corp    San Jose, CA 95118
Nov 15, 2012 Intended for on-board DC/DC converter applications with designs down to 1.8 V, APU3037-3 synchronous buck regulator features internal 200 kHz oscillator (400 kHz for the A version), UVLO for Vcc and Vc supplies, and external programmable soft-start function. IC comes in halogen-free, RoHS-/REACH-compliant package, operates with single 5 or 15 V supply in fixed frequency voltage mode, and has 500 mA peak output drive capability. Output under-voltage detection is also included.

Moog, Inc.    East Aurora, NY 14052
Nov 15, 2012 With commands in Class 5 SmartMotor firmware, material of changing width can be wound onto spool without gaps or unwanted overlap in wind pattern. Firmware offers both relative and absolute position control for setting traverse points, spool widths, dwell points, and more. Ability to dynamically phase-adjust incoming master signals enables real-time offsets for variations in material width without sacrificing positioning accuracy at traverse point.

HASCO Hasenclever GmbH + Co KG    Ludenscheid D-58513  Germany
Nov 14, 2012 TempFlex Z976/… (metric) and Z977/… (standard) offer optimum conditions for temperature control of mould plates or spacer plates with simultaneous conformal cooling. Adaptable to any groove pattern, flexible metal-braided hose facilitates assembly and interchangeability. Pressure losses are reduced via deflection of cooling via arcs; flow rates remain same. In addition to eliminating complex deep-hole bores, design offers square hose cross-section for optimum heat transfer to mould plates.

Omega Engineering, Inc.    Stamford, CT 06907
Nov 14, 2012 Model iTHX-SD-5D Datalogger records temperature, RH, and dew point over Ethernet network, Internet, or on 2 GB SD Flash Memory card that stores up to 7 yr of readings taken at 10 sec intervals. Virtual chart recorder stores data as text files, which can be imported to spreadsheets or read on PC or Mac with USB card reader. Dual channel feature allows for measurement of data from 2 locations. Triggered if readings go above or below set point, alarms can be sent by email or text message.

Allegro MicroSystems Inc.    Worcester, MA 01615
Nov 14, 2012 Model A8600 power management IC includes 3 asynchronous regulators, one of which is always on and operates down to at least 3.6 VIN while drawing less than 50 µA from 12 VIN. Available in 48-pin LQFP, product has EN/SYNC input for on/off or to increase/decrease base PWM frequency; 4 adjustable soft-start times; and 4 external compensation pins. Two high-side switches block reverse current. Also included are pulse-by-pulse current limit and short circuit, BOOT voltage, and over-voltage protection.

ORing Industrial Networking Corp.    Hsin Tien 23148  Taiwan
Nov 14, 2012 Combining router and device server, IMG-111 industrial-grade intelligence gateway offers one RS-232 interface, built-in Virtual Com Driver, and Ethernet interface. It can transmit data of device server and Ethernet to control center via wireless 3G, operates over -10 to +60°C range, and supports 12–48 Vdc input. Gateway connects with PLCs, which include data of water treatment towers, and transmits information to control center in real-time.

Emerson Process Management    Pleasanton, CA 94566
Nov 13, 2012 Providing WirelessHART automation solution, Fisher® 4320 Wireless Position Monitor with On/Off Control Output Option enables users to achieve wireless discrete valve control with linkage-less position feedback for quarter turn valves. System provides 5-10 year SmartPower™ battery life and is fully compatible with existing Smart Wireless self-organizing mesh networks.

Greyline Instruments, Inc.    Massena, NY 13662
Nov 13, 2012 Equipped with non-contact ultrasonic sensor, PSL 5.0 is suitable for sewage lift stations, wet wells, and storage tanks. Users can also connect loop-powered pressure sensor for redundant sensing in applications with foam or grease. Controller will continuously recalibrate pressure sensor and automatically switch back and forth from ultrasonic to pressure sensor as required. In addition to isolated 4-20 mA output, PSL 5.0 provides 6 programmable control relays and automatic pump run time logging.

Rockwell Automation    Milwaukee, WI 53204
Nov 13, 2012 Allen-Bradley Micro850 and enhanced Micro830 feature embedded motion capabilities for up to 3 axes of motion using pulse output to stepper or servo drives to support diverse applications. Targeting needs of OEMs and optimized for stand-alone machine applications, Micro850 controller has same form factor, plug-in support, instruction/data size, and motion capabilities of 24-pt and 48-pt Micro830 controllers while adding Ethernet and expansion I/O capabilities.

Ocular LCD, Inc.    Richardson, TX 75081
Nov 13, 2012 Available with pre-integrated, optically bonded, 1.1 mm soda-lime cover glass, Crystal Touch: TRUE Multi-Touch PLUS panels come in 4.3–17.0 in. (diagonal) sizes and allow for up to 16 simultaneous touch points. Cover glass promotes durability, optical clarity, and scratch resistance, and engineers can utilize these application-ready panels in their designs to achieve zero-bezel appearance for touch display solutions while minimizing required customization.

Adept Technology, Inc.    Livermore, CA 94551
Nov 12, 2012 Able to increase Adept robot cycle speeds by up to 5%, lead-free SmartController EX features Gigabit Ethernet, Adept eV+ software, and integral memory that supplements 2 GB SD memory card slot. Software, built around RTOS, is seamlessly backward compatible with V+ code and integrates with Adept's vision-guidance technology for optimal robotic performance. Backward compatible with CX controller, product comes with optional T20 Pendant that provides hand-held UI in ergonomic package.

B & R Industrial Automation Corp.    Roswell, GA 30076
Nov 12, 2012 Integrating motor, positioning sensor, precision gearbox, and servo drive, ACOPOSmulti65m supports implementation of modular machine concepts. Three sizes enable servo actuators to cover torque range of 1.8–10.5 Nm and power range of 500 W to 2 kW. For applications that demand more power, optional fan assembly can be retrofitted for performance boost of up to 100%. In addition, ACOPOSmulti65m comes with Safe Torque Off and SS1 safety functions in accordance with SIL 3 or PLe.