PCB Piezotronics Inc.    Depew, NY 14043 2495
Apr 17, 2007 Intended for process monitoring/control applications, In-Process Force Measurement system consists of Series M240 ICP® Strain Sensor and Model 410A01 ICP® signal conditioner. System features Peak Hold that allows older PLC systems to stay in synch with high-speed production cycles, while signal conditioner captures/holds peak reading until PLC can scan for value. Solid-state relay resets peak hold value, ensuring high reliability force measurement for fast machine cycles.

Eaton Corporation    Raleigh, NC 27615
Apr 16, 2007 Available in 42 and 70 in. vertical power strips, Series IPV42/70 Intelligent Power Controllers(TM) provides individual on/off/reboot control of up to 24 ac power receptacles and allows remote power monitoring of voltage and current. Optional environmental sensor kit enables device to read temperature and humidity. Inputs allow for connection of switches to sense closure-based monitoring devices. Control and monitoring is accomplished via Ethernet (TCP/IP) or Serial (RS232) connections.

Mesa Electronics    Richmond, CA 94806-1950
Apr 13, 2007 Intended for up to 100 W brush motors with quadrature encoders, 3C20 digital motion controller includes 30 MIPS, 16-bit DSP coupled with 100 W Hbridge on single 2 x 2 in. card. This single-axis dc servo motor controller/amplifier features profile generator with built-in trapezoidal profile capability. Position, velocity, and acceleration/jerk parameters all have 32-bit or greater precision. Dual FIFO buffered interface allows real-time and queued commands to proceed simultaneously.

Dwyer Instruments, Inc.    Michigan City, IN 46361
Apr 12, 2007 Using PTC or NTC thermistor, Series TID offers temperature range from -58 to 302°F. Process values can be displayed from -999 to 999 counts using 4-20 mA signal from transmitter. Available with red, green, or blue display, process indicator has adjustable span and zero on 4-20 mA models.

Schneider Electric    Palatine, IL 60067-7399
Apr 12, 2007 Addressing power and process control needs, Square D® Model 6 Low Voltage Motor Control Center includes Square D Masterpact® circuit breakers and Powerpact® electronic motor circuit protector to guard against arc flash incidents. Other components, such as Telemecanique® Altivar® AC drives and Motor Logic® Plus/II solid state overload relays, can communicate directly with network protocols such as Modbus®, PROFIBUS, and DeviceNet for real-time monitoring of critical data.

Honeywell, Inc., Industrial Automation & Control    Phoenix, AZ 85023
Apr 12, 2007 Equipped with 5.6 in. color touch screen and RJ-45 connector, LETS Machine Interface enables information to be collected from production machines and fed to Line Efficiency Tracking Software. Users can select data to be collected, which includes parts count and preset, scrap count, machine idle time, and up to 32 downtime reasons. To ensure major downtime events are captured, LMI can be set to prevent machine from being restarted until operator has entered downtime code.

Bosch Rexroth Corp., Corporate Headquarters    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192-3707
Apr 11, 2007 Promoting connectivity, IndraLogic PLC platform enables end-users to choose their dominant field bus with minimal engineering changes. Uniform DeviceNet connectivity is available as Scanner in Rexroth motion and PLC controllers; company's panel-mount Inline I/O and IP67 Fieldline I/O systems; and in IndraDrive servo and spindle drive platform. Ethernet I/P adapter functionality with unsolicited explicit messaging is available via local Ethernet port of CNC and PLC controller.

Linear Technology Corp.    Milpitas, CA 95035
Apr 11, 2007 Delivering up to 35 W for 2-pair systems and as much as 70 W for 4-pair systems, Model LTC4264 allows users to develop power-hungry applications beyond IEEE 802.3af-mandated 12.95 W limit, while still maintaining backward compatibility. Unit incorporates dual current limiting circuit with onboard power MOSFET and sense resistor to control turn-on surge current in system. Housed in 4 x 3 mm DFN package, device includes active-high and active-low power good signaling.

Adept Technology, Inc.    Livermore, CA 94551
Apr 10, 2007 Adept MotionBlox-60R(TM) robot controller enables 6-axis robots to run on SmartServo(TM) controller technology, creating robot system suitable for medical, cosmetic, and consumer good applications. Compact, portable device installs and mounts in multiple configurations with no need for environmental cabinets and also features embedded networking and vision technology.

Sipex Corp.    Miliptas, CA 95035-1701
Apr 10, 2007 Offered in 0.6 mm high DFN-8 package specified over -40 to +125°C junction temperature range, RoHS-compliant SP6265 is designed to meet needs of space-critical portable consumer applications. This 150 mA dual-channel CMOS LDO regulator is suited for supplying mobile processors with core and I/O voltages. Available in fixed output options from 1.8-3.3 V, IC features 2-channel independent shutdown control and 0.3 µA shutdown current consumption.

Texas Instruments, Inc., Semiconductors    Dallas, TX 75243
Apr 09, 2007 Equipped with output error detection and output disable, Model XTR111 voltage-to-current converter/transmitter is designed for standard 0-20 mA and 4-20 mA analog signals as well as 5-25 mA signals and voltage outputs. Unit features low supply current of 500 µA, low drift span of 5 ppm/C and 7-44 V supply range. With accuracy of 0.015%, unit is suited for current-mode sensor excitation and as voltage-controlled current source.

Stanley Assembly Technologies    Cleveland, OH 44143-2328
Apr 09, 2007 Designed to optimize DC electric threaded fastening for error proofing, Kappa Controller measures actual torque and compares it to quality limits. Unit counts fastened bolt and detects cross-threads, rehits, and slip-offs. Compatible with full range of QPM DC electric tools from 0.6-2,000 Nm and higher, controller includes Adaptive Tightening Control, which automatically adjusts for different joint designs and part variations during each tightening cycle.

Oriental Motor U.S.A. Corp.    Torrance, CA 90502
Apr 05, 2007 Comprised of brushless dc motor and 24 Vdc compact driver board, BLH speed control package includes 15/30/50/100 W output models with ±0.5% speed regulation accuracy. Motor can be operated at speeds from 100-3,000 rpm, and available gearhead types include parallel shaft and hollow shaft flat versions. While 15 W parallel shaft gearhead with BLH motor cannot be separated, packages for 30, 50, and 100 W models are supplied in packages available separately to facilitate changes/repairs.

Edwards Vacuum Technology    Wilmington, MA 01887
Apr 05, 2007 Equipped with 1-6 inlets, ATLAS(TM) Abatement Systems combine combustion abatement and wet scrubbing stages for optimal powder handling and immunity to corrosion. They offer temperature management system, flow capacity up to 600 slm, and color touch-screen display that facilitates operation and maintenance. ATLAS TCS addresses common CVD gases, while ATLAS TPU addresses PFC gases in CVD and etch processes, and ATLAS Kronis addresses low-k CVD gases in next-generation processes.

GE Intelligent Platforms    Charlottesville, VA 22911
Apr 05, 2007 PACSystems® RX3i and Series 90(TM)-30 controllers are available with isolated relay output module that provides 16 Form A relays for controlling output loads. Max output switching capacity of each circuit is 4 A, and each output point is isolated from other points and has separate common power output terminal. Outputs promote noise immunity, minimizing need to add external snubbers. Relay outputs can control range of output devices, including motor starters, solenoids, and indicators.

Rain Bird Sprinkler Mfg. Corp.    Glendora, CA 91741
Apr 04, 2007 Featuring electronic interface, Simple To Set Irrigation Timer allows user to tailor each watering zone according to watering needs. One-touch water saving features include Seasonal Adjust, which changes water duration and frequency, and Rain Delay for days that do not require sprinkler. Timer also includes memory function, surge protection, and troubleshooting feature that detects electrical short, displays error message, and suspends watering of zone until problem is fixed.

ADLINK Technology Inc.    Irvine, CA 92618
Apr 04, 2007 Equipped with 4 pulse output channels, 4-axis PCI-8144 delivers pulse rates up to 2.4 MHz and offers precise synchronization across all axes to ensure simultaneous starts and stops needed for accurate motion of complex systems. Solution also features hardware-based emergency stop control and supports on-the-fly speed changes necessary for CNC machining automation. Support is also provided for T- and S-curve speed profiles as well as unsymmetrical acceleration and deceleration.

Parker Hannifin Corp    Greenfield, TN 38230
Apr 04, 2007 Capable of synchronizing gas flow with pulsing lasers, Iota One precision valve driver system offers pulse duration ranges in µsec, msec, or longer with internally-generated pulse trains achieved by setting on/off times or operating frequency. Self-contained, rack-mountable system includes front panel BNC jacks for both I/O TTL signals. Single- and multi-channel units produce repetition rates up to 250 (maximum 50% duty cycle) and 999 Hz, respectively.

Active Control Technology Inc.    Burlington L7L 6A1  Canada
Apr 03, 2007 Through wireless digital connection, Wireless Trench(TM) provides communication link from building's main access control system to remote devices such as parking gates. Wireless functionality eliminates need for trenching across public roads and highways, parking lots, and other spaces required by hard-wired solutions.

IMS Company    Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
Apr 02, 2007 Featuring direct heating and cooling for optimal response and control, Hydra incorporates microprocessor control that provides accuracy to ±1°F with adaptive self-tuning PID and 2 digital displays for setting and reading system temperatures. Pressurized system circulates plain water through mold for optimal heat transfer, allowing temperatures up to 250°F. System is offered with choice of low-watt density incoloy heaters from 9-24 kW and high-capacity pumps from ¾-7½ hp.