Invensys Systems, Inc.    Foxboro, MA 02035
Jan 19, 2006 Foxboro A2 T2550 combines control and I/O technology into expandable baseplate or chassis that can be deployed independently or as part of centrally controlled network. Each unit can have up to 32 process controllers that operate in simplex mode or in optional redundant mode. Standard T2550 control and I/O baseplate houses up to 16 I/O cards, which can be replaced live, under power, without disturbing field wiring or other I/O.

Gunze Electronics USA Corp. (Eltech)    Austin, TX 78728
Jan 19, 2006 Designed for outdoor applications in direct sunlight and high-reflection environments, 4AR touch panels utilize 4 layer anti-reflective film and accept pen and finger input. Products, available in standard and custom sizes, are suited for use in consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and car navigation systems such as GPS.

Quicksilver Controls    San Dimas, CA 91773
Jan 18, 2006 Delivering servo control of NEMA 17 and 23 frame microstep motors, SilverDust(TM) controller/driver features Programmable Limit Switch (PLS) output that can be configured to use any of the available 23 I/O to change states at over 150 pre-defined trigger points. A modulo may be selected to repeat cycle. Output triggering, trigger point values, and number of trigger points can be changed even while PLS command is running in background.

Schneider Electric    Palatine, IL 60067-7399
Jan 17, 2006 With modular Advantys(TM) OTB Distributed I/O System, users can create I/O islands managed by master controller, via fieldbus or communication network. System includes 3 communication bases for various types of fieldbus, CANopen, Ethernet TCP/IP, or Modbus® RS485 serial line. At width of 55 mm, each communication base includes 20 I/O, totaling 12-24 Vdc inputs, 6 relay outputs, and 2-24 Vdc solid-state outputs. Modules enable up to 132 digital I/O and 48 analog I/O channels.

AMCI, Advanced Micro Controls, Inc.    Terryville, CT 06786
Jan 16, 2006 Designed for Allen-Bradley's Point I/O, stepper motor control module, Model 3401, has 2 sinking inputs, which can be used for homing and limit switch operations. Design allows I/O to be distributed throughout machine instead of being located in one central panel. Step and direction output signals interface to any of AMCI's SD stepper drives or SMD family of integrated stepper drive/motor packages.

ABB Automation    New Berlin, WI 53151
Jan 12, 2006 Model ACS550-PC (packaged with circuit breaker) and Model ACS550-PD (packaged with disconnect) offer NEMA 1 and NEMA 12 solutions rated to 60 hp at 480 V and 30 hp at 240 V. Mounted directly onto machine or column on plant floor, drives include programmable control panel that continuously displays 3 parameters and facilitates parameter upload, download, storage, and transfer. While ACS550-PD packages utilize switch with fuses, ACS550-PC units utilize circuit breakers.

Haydon Switch & Instrument, Inc.    Waterbury, CT 06705 3910
Jan 11, 2006 Requiring no external current setting resistors, Model DCS4020 provides all basic motor controls including full or half stepping of bipolar steppers, directional control, and output enable control. Oscillator is standard with onboard speed control potentiometer. External input/output signals allow complete remote control of all drive functions. All electrical connectors have removable plugs incorporating screw type terminals.

Nyden Corp.    San Jose, CA 95134
Jan 11, 2006 Single-axis stepper motor controller, CMS-100 CosmoNet, programs and employs local network connectivity between PC and motor-control system. Providing micro-processing capability from fully integrated USB 2.0 logic controller, standalone unit features EEP-ROM chip, transmittal program memories, 12 inputs, and 2 outputs. Modular architecture is designed for external device linking and can execute profile commands such as Point-to-Point, Trapezoidal, and Triangular movement.

Schneider Electric    Palatine, IL 60067-7399
Jan 10, 2006 Combining power and control functions with built-in intelligence and modular structure, Telemecanique® TeSys® U-Line Motor Starter operates up to 20 hp at 480 Vac with breaking capacity of 50 kA/400 V. Communication and interface modules for various network protocols enable starter to be integrated into any automation system. Broad setting ranges and ac/dc multi-range voltages enable 6 control units to meet requirements of motor applications up to 32 A.

Applied Motion Products, Inc.    Watsonville, CA 95076
Jan 06, 2006 Able to integrate on machine with other devices such as sensors and PLCs, STAC6-Si High Performance Stepper Drives are programmable for stand-alone operation with Si Programmer(TM) Windows-based software. Graphical point-and-click format combines motion, I/O, and operator interface functionality for machine sequencing. Current output ranges from 0.5-6.0 A, and resolutions are software-selectable from 200-51,200 steps/rev at speeds to 133 rps.

Danfoss VLT Drives    Loves Park, IL 61111
Jan 06, 2006 Optimizing pump operation and protection, Series VLT®2800 features sleep functionality, run-dry detection, and pipe fill mode as standard. Drives are available in 0.5-2 hp, 200-240 V, 1- or 3-phase; 3-5 hp, 200-240 V, 3-phase; and 0.75-25 hp, 380-480 V configurations. They offer side-by-side mounting and include built-in PID controller, RFI filter, DC coils, and cold plate technology. Integrated RS485 interface is standard, with integrated Devicenet or PROFIBUS as options.

Nyden Corp.    San Jose, CA 95134
Jan 06, 2006 Suited for stepper and servo motors, MCI-0410 positioning system links and enables motor/driver connectivity to controller. Programmable 4-axis PCI-bus controller module is controlled by MPG2031 pulse generator chip, which carries out PCI-bus operation and oversees all programmed commands. Features include Z-phase counting and various signal and encoder/sensor input keys, standard clock of 3.2768 MHz, output pulse rate of 0.1-1,638,400 Hz, and set pulses from 0-16,777,215.

Danaher Motion    Wood Dale, IL 60191-1073
Jan 05, 2006 SECO FX4000 Fusion(TM) drive combines functionality of ac flux vector drive, servo drive, programmable motion controller, and PLC. Drive architecture enables Fusion drives to control ac induction, ac synchronous, or brushless dc motors with power range from 1-350 hp. Available in enclosed NEMA 4/12 (up to 40 hp/460 V), NEMA 1 (50 hp and above), or open chassis configurations, modular drives offer analog and digital I/O, feedback and serial communication, and dynamic braking control.

Sprint Electric Ltd    Arundel East Susse BN18 0BE  United Kingdom
Jan 05, 2006 Two-quadrant Series SLE includes 4 models with max continuous armature currents of 34, 58, 82, or 106 A, producing power outputs of 14, 24, 34, or 44 kW at 460 Vdc. Units employ closed loop control of armature current and feedback voltage to give precise control of motor torque and speed. Stall timer automatically removes power after 30 sec if required speed cannot be achieved. Demand signal may be derived from potentiometer, 0-10 V signal, or 4-20 mA loop.

Zilog, Inc.    San Jose, CA 95126
Jan 04, 2006 Available with 16, 8, or 4 KB of Flash memory, Z8 Encore! MC(TM) Series features 20 MHz CPU core; 512 B RAM; 6 channels of 12-bit PWM with fast shutdown; and 8-channel 2.5 µs, 10-bit ADC with internal reference. Integrated analog modules allow for current sampling as well as on-the-fly implementation of torque or speed control. Housed in 32-pin QFN package, microcontrollers include 5.53 MHz internal oscillator and I2C, SPI, UART, and LIN integrated communication peripherals.

Schneider Electric    Palatine, IL 60067-7399
Jan 03, 2006 Providing connectivity to control systems for machine operators, Telemecanique® Magelis® XBT-R accommodates up to 4 lines of 20 mm high text. It features ergonomically designed keyboard with 20 keys and ports to handle point-to-point or multi-point communications. Rated for IEC 60529, NEMA 4X outdoor use, Class I Div II, and UL508, terminal supports Latin, Cyrillic, Katakana, Greek, and Chinese fonts.

Micrel Semiconductor Inc.    San Jose, CA 95131
Jan 03, 2006 Manufactured in 3 x 3 mm MLF(TM)-10L package, 1 MHz MIC2208 employs flexible design capable of providing variety of outputs. External compensation allows use of ultra-small inductor and output capacitor values, while providing low noise operation. Suited for point-of-load applications, IC offers 2.7-5.5 V supply voltage and output current to 3 A. It features 100% max duty cycle, adjustable output voltage option down to 1 V, integrated 5 A MOSFET switch, and current limit protection.

Elmo Motion Control, Inc.    Westford, MA 01886
Jan 02, 2006 Measuring 2 x 1.8 x 0.6 in., Whistle delivers up to ½ kW of continuous power at up to 99% efficiency. Unit is small enough to be mounted to motor housing or close to motor. Seven models are available ranging from 1 A, 60 V to 5 A, 100 V continuous. Designed for any type of sinusoidal or trapezoidal current control, Whistle interfaces to brush DC, brushless PM, linear, and/or voice coil motors. Power to unit is provided by 7.5-95 Vdc isolated power supply.

Calmotion    Chatsworth, CA 91311
Jan 02, 2006 Powered by PIC18F8722 microcontrollers, MC104P controller modules provide access to external memory and interrupts. They can utilize various PC/104 modules that offer peripheral expansion, including serial ports, 16-bit ADCs, optically isolated I/O, Pamux I/O, VGA Video capability, modems, and support for industrial networks. With MPLAB® ICD 2 in-circuit debugger, users can single step, watch individual variable changes, set breakpoints, and program Flash memory from within MPLAB IDE.

Watt Stopper, Inc., The    Santa Clara, CA 95050
Dec 30, 2005 Lighting Integrator is available with BACnet option, which enables native level integration of lighting control with BACnet-based building automation system. Option also ensures lighting control compliance with energy codes such as ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC while eliminating need for BAS to support lighting-specific functions. With BACnet, users still have convenience of control options such as blink warnings and wall switch overrides with time delays.