Sipex Corp.    Miliptas, CA 95035-1701
Aug 20, 2004 PowerBloxâ„¢ SP7655 ultra-miniature DC/DC buck regulator is housed in 7 x 4 mm DFN package with 3 integrated heat sinks for thermal management. Rated 8 A, 300 kHz unit is capable of handling up to 28 V input and delivering output voltages as low as 0.8 V. With resistance of 15 mOhm, Model SP7655 provides over 95% efficiency. It includes programmable soft start, over-temperature protection, dual under-voltage lock-out thresholds, and short circuit protection.

Precision Q Systems, LLC    Westerville, OH 43081-1886
Aug 20, 2004 Designed for gas-fired heat treating furnaces, NGEA-4-3000 delivers up to 70% drop in NOx emissions coupled with 5% increase in fuel efficiency. OSCOM (utilizing Oscillating Combustion Technology) reduces NOx by creating successive fuel rich and lean zones of combustion within flame envelope. At optimal frequencies and amplitudes, flame temperature is reduced, resulting in lower NOx with same energy input. OSCOM system installs in few hours and integrates with existing control system.

Eurotherm Controls    Leesburg, VA 20175
Aug 19, 2004 Series K1 Customizable OEM Panel Controllers offer 2-board electronic platform consisting of CPU and display. Each unit features advanced PID control algorithm supported by electronic circuitry for multiple control outputs, alarm outputs, contact inputs, and process input. Internal timer permits control-based functions to be integrated with time-based control requirements. Controllers can be programmed from display board or with iTools Engineering Studio.

Canadian Thermostats & Control Devices Ltd.    Montreal, QC H4P2B8  Canada
Aug 19, 2004 Cantherm F11-E06 Encapsulated Thermostat for electronics is packaged in plastic TO-220 style housing allowing 4,000 Vac dielectric at 200°C to be achieved. RYTON PPS plastic is UL94 V-0 approved and withstands long-term exposure to 220°C. Available with N/C or N/O contacts, 3 A unit features PC mounting pins or flying leads in temperatures from 70–160°C.

Fire-Lite Alarms    Northford, CT 06472 1653
Aug 19, 2004 Featuring surface-mount technology, Model MS-9200UD includes automatic detector test capability, drift compensation, and maintenance alert. Built-in communicator is compatible with 14 different formats, including Ademco Contact ID, allowing reporting of addressable point or software zone status without optional Digital Alarm Communication Transmitter. Additional features include remote site upload/download capability and selectable strobe synchronization.

Lochinvar Corp.    Lebanon, TN 37090
Aug 18, 2004 MP2â„¢ Sequencer, designed to maximize performance of Copper-Fin®, Copper-Fin II®, and Efficiency+® boiler lines, acts as automated control system that determines when to fire each boiler, in what order, and for how long. It provides up to 9 on/off stages based on outdoor temperature, set point requirement, or external input signal. Features include indoor/outdoor reset; Proportional, Integral, and Derivative (PID) logic; and equal run-time rotation.

ABB Metals Systems    New Berlin, WI 53151 2840
Aug 18, 2004 DriveIT ACS550 Low Voltage AC Drive features intuitive keypad with start and stop keys, parameter set keys, HELP button, and 2 soft keys. Built-in Start-up Assistant software facilitates start up and tuning of drives. PID Assistant prompts user through 12 questions and uses answers to set 26 parameters inside drive's program. Real-time clock logs date and time of faults, and Parameter Copy feature allows all drive parameter settings to be copied from one drive to another.

J. W. Winco, Inc.    New Berlin, WI 53151
Aug 17, 2004 Available in ball lever and hexagon type, Eccentrical, Top Clamping, and Bottom Clamping cam units feature cams and washers fabricated of steel with black oxide finish. Case hardened, nitrided products have threaded bolt and lever arm ball knobs fabricated of black phenolic plastic. Products are self-arresting in any position in order to maintain clamping in angular positions. All three types feature clamping bolts that can be used as stepless adjustable end stops.

Athena Controls, Inc.    Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 1129
Aug 17, 2004 Platinum Q Series, which includes Q100 and Q400 Temperature Controllers and Q5000 Process Controller, is suited for thermal processing applications. With features such as heat/cool capability; ergonomic keypad display; and absolute, band, and deviation alarms, 1/4 DIN controllers offer various lines of I/O. Products are also available with optional serial communications (9,600 baud Modbus/Jbus protocol).

Spence Engineering Co., Inc.    Walden, NY 12586-0230
Aug 17, 2004 Pilot-operated, Type EDT14 consists of Type E Main Valve and T14 vapor tension temperature pilot. Valve is available in cast iron or cast steel, in sizes 3/8-12 in. for pressures to 600 psig at 750°F. Thermostatically-controlled, spring-operated temperature pilot controls temperatures from 20-500°F, opening and closing on a few degrees change at thermostat bulb. Self-operated regulator is not affected by power outages.

PennEngineering Motion Technologies, A PennEngineering Company    Harleysville, PA 19438 0003
Aug 12, 2004 On-Motorâ„¢ controllers can be custom-designed completely within PITTMAN® brushless dc motor frames to eliminate external boxes, wires, and bulk. They enable multi-wire brushless dc motors to be converted into 2-wire motors with open loop speed control in voltages from 12–48 V, currents to 8 A, and shaft speeds from 100–15,000 rpm. Products govern shaft direction, speed, and braking, and also provide feedback to maintain required velocity.

Ogden Mfg. Co.    Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Aug 12, 2004 Temperature controllers ETR-3000 and ETR-9000 have dual outputs and are CE, UL, and CSA approved for global acceptance. Former consists of NEMA-4x rated, 1/32 DIN controller, while latter has compact design. Both offer bumpless transfer, which allows controller to apply percentage of heater output when sensor input fails, and digital communications, which enables users to change parameters or record process trends from remote locations.

Active Power Inc.    Austin, TX 78758
Aug 11, 2004 Battery-Free GenSTART System increases starting reliability for up to 8 MW of multiple standby engine generators. Individual GenSTART Module can supply 1725 cold-cranking amps to generator set starter motors. Both products supply engine generators with assured starting power at start-up. They meet safety and performance standards including listings from UL, FCC, and CSA. Each Module converts 3-phase 480 Vac from UPS to 24 Vdc, to supply immediate start power.

Athena Controls, Inc.    Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 1129
Aug 10, 2004 Offering digital current control, microprocessor-based, single-zone Series RMB allows operators to view process temperature and current reading simultaneously. Users can toggle through percent output and adjust setpoint temperature. Series RMC allows operators to adjust current trip from 1–15 A. With Modbus® communications protocol, users can change all zones from desktop computer, Palm® handheld device, or another RMC module in mainframe.

YET US Inc.    Littleton, MA 01460
Aug 09, 2004 Utilizing hardware configuration of XtraDrive servo drive series, XtraDrive v3.01 offers electronic cam profiling, registration interrupt, and 8 priority interrupts, as well as arithmetic and logic functions, 10 user variables, and data logging function. Non-Linear Control algorithm offers tight tracking control, auto-tuning, and master encoder interface for master/slave control of small machines. Power ranges are from 30 W to 3,000 KW.

HellermannTyton    Milwaukee, WI 53224
Aug 09, 2004 Rack-Snap inserts on preassembled patch panels, available in 24- and 48-port configurations, allow patch panels to be taken out of box and snapped directly into cabinet. Inserts are re-useable on all standard rack unit sizes and fit into most EIA 310-D standard racks or cabinets with square holes.

EGS ELECTRICAL GROUP • APPLETON    Rosemont, IL 60018
Aug 09, 2004 Series PCD2 photocontrol protects against corrosion, windblown dust and rain, splashing water, hose-directed water, and external icing. It automatically turns fixtures on at 3 ftc brightness and off at 8 ftc. Unit suits use with 120, 208, 240, and 277 V, 35–400 W HID, incandescent or fluorescent, 50/60 Hz fixtures. Applications include petrochemical and chemical plants, paint factories, and wastewater treatment centers.

Newport Corp.    Irvine, CA 92606
Aug 09, 2004 Working with lasers over wide resistance range, Diode Laser Current Driver Circuit is based on switching power supply that drives output current regulator. Key design features include voltage regulator to power current regulator, circuitry to equalize voltage drop across circuit elements, and placement of each on separate heatsinks. By placing 2 heatsinks face-to-face, they can be cooled by single fan for physically compact configuration.

Parvus Corp.    Salt Lake City, UT 84115 2913
Aug 06, 2004 Fast1394(TM) 3-port IEEE-1394b controller card supports data transfer rates up to 800 Mbits/s over 3 plug-and-play, bilingual FireWire ports, galvanically-isolated between transceiver and link controller. Supporting hot pluggable connections, card provides automatic detection and configuration. It requires single 5 V power supply and is capable of supplying up to 45 W of power to external peripherals via 1394 cable. Fast1394 is fully compliant with OHCI v1.1 specification.

Maple Systems Inc.    Everett, WA 98204
Aug 06, 2004 With 3 in. graphics display, Blue Series terminals feature 5 user-programmable function keys that can be screen-dependent. Products measure 5.8 x 3.8 x 1.6 in. and feature RS-232 and RS-485 ports, built-in clock, and numeric data entry. They can also display and import bitmaps such as lamps, panel meters, and bar graphs. Built to withstand harsh industrial environments, units carry NEMA 4 rating, CE classification, and UL listing.