Steinmeyer Inc.    Bedford, MA 01730
Jun 25, 2008 Utilizing mechanical cross roller bearings for decoupling of ball screw drives, PMT 160 series stages achieve straightness and flatness runout of 50 nm or less. Decoupling system isolates any transverse movement of ball screw from linear bearing system and saddle of stage. Stages offer travel from 50-300 mm, with standard positioning accuracy of less than 10 µm and repeatability of ±0.5 µm when driven by dc servomotor or dc stepper motor.

Summit Microelectronics, Inc.    Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Jun 24, 2008 Operating at switching frequency of 1 MHz, Model SMB119 incorporates 3 synchronous step-down converters, 2 step-up converters, 1 configurable step-up or step-down converter, 1 low-dropout linear regulator, and fully programmable system supervisor that monitors all channels for under- and over-voltage events. It provides digital power management via I2C interface and non-volatile memory. IC operates directly from +2.7-6.0 V input over 0-70°C or -40 to +85°C temperature ranges.

Millennial Net, Inc.    Burlington, MA 01803
Jun 24, 2008 Retrofitting to existing infrastructures, MeshScape® 6424 Wi-Stat II wirelessly integrates multiple sensors and control actuators to optimize energy consumption and comfort within each zone in commercial and industrial HVAC environments. It utilizes 802.15.4 unlicensed radio band and operates bi-directionally within wireless sensor network for intelligent control action. Connecting to existing HVAC wires for power, system replaces existing analog, digital, and/or pneumatic thermostat.

GE Sensing    Billerica, MA 01821
Jun 24, 2008 Suited for rack-mount or bench-top applications, PACE 5000 combines full digital control and piezo-resistive devices to optimize precision, measurement stability, performance, and slew rate. Touch-screen and hi-res ¼ VGA display with icon menu facilitate operation as well as setup, while connectivity is provided via RS232 and IEEE communication ports. Multiple units can be combined in same system to provide pressure calibration capability from 25 mbar to 210 bar.

Linear Technology Corp.    Milpitas, CA 95035
Jun 23, 2008 Delivering up to 500 mA, Model LTM8021 µModule(TM) regulates output voltage from 0.8-5 V that is adjusted with only one resistor. It includes dc/dc controller IC, power switch, on-board inductor, compensation circuitry, and I/O bypass capacitors. Available in 6.25 x 11.25 x 2.8 mm surface-mount LGA package, low profile and light weight (0.49g) enable system designers to solder device on backside of circuit board. RoHS compliant device operates from -40 to 85°C.

International Rectifier Corp.    El Segundo, CA 90245
Jun 23, 2008 Wide-input (2.5-21 V) and single-output SupIRBuck(TM) IR380x series integrates control ICs optimized with benchmark HEXFET® MOSFETs in 5 x 6 x 0.9 mm power QFN package. Specific models are designed for 4, 7, and 12 A of output load current at 600 kHz and 6, 9, and 14 A at 300 kHz. All offer 0.6-12 V output range, pre-bias start up, and choice of 2 fixed switching frequencies as well as hiccup current limit and thermal shutdown features.

Beijer Electronics, Inc.    Schaumburg, IL 60173
Jun 20, 2008 Meeting food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, as well as oil and gas industry requirements, EXTER T150-st has waterproof front with brushed-steel finish and can be cleaned with high-power water jets. There is no foil or label on front, eliminating minute cracks and lines in surface where bacteria and other pathogens might collect. Interoperable with all major automation brands, HMI solution offers selection of ready-made objects and functions for point-and-place application creation.

WEG Electric Corp.    Duluth, GA 30097
Jun 20, 2008 With outputs from 20-200 hp, WMagnet Motor/Drive Packages offer efficiencies of 95-97%. Motors use rare earth permanent magnets in rotor to limit temperature rise during operation. Utilizing vector control technology algorithm, CFW-09 drive enables control without use of encoder/position sensor. As synchronous motor, WMagnet cannot be started directly from power supply because accurate synchronization of supply waveforms with rotor position is continuously required.

Physik Instrumente (PI)    Auburn, MA 01501
Jun 19, 2008 Designed for piezo nanopositioning systems with up to 6 axes, E-712 features up to 50 kHz sensor update rate, 20-bit D/A converters, and 600 MHz processor. It has Ethernet interface for remote control, real-time operating system, integrated power amplifiers, and optional external high-power amplifiers. With higher-order polynomials-based digital linearization algorithms, unit offers positioning accuracy of 99.999% of travel range, and also eliminates tracking errors.

ABB Automation    New Berlin, WI 53151
Jun 19, 2008 Model ACS800-77LC transfers AC power from turbine generator through to utility or transmission switchgear. Frequency converter is available for full converter systems with permanent magnet or asynchronous generators as well as for doubly-fed asynchronous generators covering powers up to 5 MW. Power-converting components and controlling electronics are liquid-cooled and enclosed in cabinet with no air inlet or outlet openings for protections from dust, salt, and extreme temperatures.

Expo Technologies, Inc.    Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
Jun 19, 2008 Certified to IECEx and ATEX while featuring FM and cULus approvals, MiniPurge systems suit oilfield, pharmaceutical, and similar industries where there can be potential explosive mixture of gas and dust. They feature certification to IEC 60079-2 (Zone 1, 2 - Gas) as well as IEC 61241-4 (Zone 21, 22 - Dust). Products are also available to North American standards as well as Zone 1, 21 - Ex px/Ex pD; Zone 1, 21 - Ex py/Ex pD; and Zone 2, 22 - Ex pz/Ex pD.

B & R Industrial Automation Corp.    Roswell, GA 30076
Jun 18, 2008 Designed for X20 controller and I/O system, X20 stepper motor controller features 4 inputs for end switches/encoders, and automatic motor detection when booting and stall detection that identifies overload situations or any unwanted blocking of motor. Stepper motor connections can resolve each full step into up to 256 microsteps. Offering integration with Automation Studio and Soft CNC, unit is designed for bipolar 2-phase stepper motors, 1 A (24 V) or for 3 A (18-48 V) rated current.

TRW Automotive    Livonia, MI 48150
Jun 17, 2008 Offering benefits to vehicle manufacturer and consumer, Integrated Electronic Control Panel combines interior controls, advanced vehicle network architectures, and telematics into single panel in vehicle's center stack. For manufacturers, panel enables remote control of internal and external devices, as well as customization and use of HMI technologies such as capacitive touch sense. For buyers, IECP minimizes driver distraction and offers direct and wireless control of nomadic devices.

Electronic Theatre Controls Inc.    Middleton, WI 53562
Jun 17, 2008 Designed to be scalable, Unison® Paradigm(TM) lighting control system fuses architectural and effects-oriented lighting control technologies to promote facility-lighting and building-systems integration. Energy saving management tools capitalize on daylight-harvesting, occupancy sensing, and time schedules, while library of lighting fixtures enable dynamic effects. Products include LightDesigner(TM) software, touchscreens and wall stations, as well as modular dimming and control enclosures.

Intelligent Motion Systems, Inc.    Marlborough, CT 06447-1334
Jun 16, 2008 Bundling any one of over 156,000 MDrivePlus products, QuickStart Kits include instruction guide, software/manuals CD, and connecting cabling. Electrically isolated, in-line communications converter comes pre-wired with mating connector to set/program communication parameters for SPI, RS-422/485, or CANopen via computer's USB port. Prototype Development Cables speed test/development with pre-wired MDrivePlus mating connectors that have flying leads at opposite ends for interface to I/O and power.

Rockwell Automation    Milwaukee, WI 53204
Jun 16, 2008 Created for integration with Allen-Bradley MicroLogix controllers, PanelView Component Operator Interfaces provide on-terminal software and built-in mounting clamps. Users get direct access through Web browser, online or offline, and can program or transfer files through USB cable or over Ethernet. Available in 4 models with 2, 3, 6, and 10 in. screens, interfaces include alarming system that supplies history of equipment events even after PanelView Component power is cycled.

IPdisplays    Plano, TX 75074
Jun 13, 2008 Without requiring external PC, software-driven Digital Signage Player enables LCDs and plasma displays of any size to display real-time information about productivity, safety messages, and more in customizable, user-configured layouts. Use of open SOA software system enables these ARM9 microprocessor-based smart appliances to receive data pushed to them, or intelligently pull information, from various sources for flexible delivery of critical information.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Jun 12, 2008 With ability to monitor up to 5 channels, STM6904/5 four- and five-channel voltage supervisors ensure integrity of multi-voltage systems such as set-top boxes, telecom and networking equipment, computing and data-storage systems. Model STM6905 offers 5 monitored channels and fixed delay-to-reset time of 210 ms, whereas STM6904 offers additional user-selectable reset delay times while monitoring up to 4 channels. Units operate from 0.8-5.5 V across -40 to +85 °C industrial temperature range.

Tripp Lite    Chicago, IL 60609
Jun 12, 2008 Model B021-000-19-SH Rackmount Console provides complete network control solution in 1U rackmountable pull-out housing with installed depth of 19 in. Compatible with USB and PS/2 servers and KVM switches, it features keyboard, touch pad, and integrated 19 in. LCD screen that supports resolutions up to 1,024 x 768 pixels. Unit comes with mounting hardware for rack installation, and is suited for ambulances and other emergency vehicles with built-in racks.

FKI Logistex North America    St. Louis, MO 63132
Jun 12, 2008 Intended for automated material handling applications, BOSS® PC-based Control System features interface that adapts to multiple languages and dialects, enabling companies to address needs of multicultural workforce. Interface allows users to log in to BOSS and view system status, alarms, and performance information in their native language. Interface automatically accounts for language-specific variables, such as units of measurement, date and time format, and numeric formats.