Lin Engineering    Santa Clara, CA 95054
Oct 03, 2003 Simple Step 17 with Designer's Kit includes integrated motor, RS485–RS232 converter card, db-9 female connector cable, switch push button, Opto Sensor, 4-pin connector for converter card, extra wiring for I/O, and CD-ROM. Motor offers automatic execution of stored commands upon power up, fully programmable ramps and speeds, bipolar control, 2 digital I/O and 2 fixed input channels, and up to 85 oz-in. torque.

Ametek National Controls Corp.    West Chicago, IL 60185
Oct 03, 2003 Dustronixâ„¢ Core-10 Dust Collector Control operates as stand-alone module to control up to 10 solenoid outputs and can be combined with up to 98 Expander-10 Output Modules to control 990 soleniod outputs. Product features current sensor capabilities for diagnostic monitoring of multiple solenoids. Pushbutton encoder selects operating functions, and operating and programming information is displayed on 3-digit, 7-segment display.

Pilz Automation Safety L.P.    Canton, MI 48187
Oct 02, 2003 PNOZ e2.1p electronic, 2-hand control device is suited for type IIIC in accordance with EN 574. Using semiconductor technology, non-wearing product requires no maintenance and is resistant to shock and vibration. Enclosed in 22.5 mm slim-line housing, it is comprised of 2-hand control, emergency stop function, and operating mode selector switch. Unit also offers continuous function test on inputs and permanent self check.

Peritek Corp.    Oakland, CA 94619
Oct 01, 2003 Duros/PMC conduction-cooled, dual-head display controller board features 128-bit 2D/3D SM731 graphics accelerator, which is supported with 16 Mbytes of high-speed SDRAM display memory. It provides screen resolutions up to 1,600 x 1,200 at vertical scan rates up to 91 Hz. Suited for VMEbus and CompactPCI embedded systems, Duros/PMC supports single channel analog VGA, dual-channel LVDS outputs, or optional single channel DVI.

Peritek Corp.    Oakland, CA 94619
Oct 01, 2003 Dual-head graphics display controller and video capture PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC) works in VME and CompactPCI embedded systems. Display channels simultaneously deliver dual VGA or LVDS outputs or one DVI output. Based on 128-bit Silicon Motion SM731 graphics accelerator, Stratus/PMC supports single displays at screen resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 x 24 bpp with 16.7 million colors and dual displays at 1024 x 768 x 24 bpp.

Foxboro Measurement & Instruments Div.    Foxboro, MA 02035
Oct 01, 2003 Optionally redundant/fault-tolerant controllers are offered in 2 models. I/A Series ZCP270 controller fits existing I/A Series mounting structures in rack rooms and supports up to 120 remote-mounted Fieldbus I/O Modules. I/A Series FCP270 field-mounted controller fits in dedicated slots on field-mounted baseplates adjacent to Fieldbus I/O Modules and supports up to 32 Fieldbus Modules. Both units offer GPS time synchronization for SOE and TDA time stamping with up to 1 msec accuracy.

Orbitform    Jackson, MI 49204
Sep 30, 2003 WatchDawg allows visual status and adjustment of orbital forming process, and ensures consistency and uniformity of orbital formed rivets. System monitors rivet/form collapse and rivet length through set point limits. It allows forming to given height, and fixed or variable position at programmable speeds. Interface provides feedback with data easily integrating into automated systems. Multiple programs can be stored for quick changeover.

GE Company, GE Industrial Systems    Plainville, CT 06062
Sep 30, 2003 Series 7252 incorporates 2 GE Ruska quartz pressure sensors, each with its own control output. Pressure range combinations are available up to 0–2,500 psi. Model 7252i provides 0.005% of reading performance, while model 7250 provides precision of 0.003% FS for each installed range. Each model can control to set point in 15 sec or less, with no overshoot, providing control stability of 10 ppm of each range.

Yokogawa Corp. Of America    Newnan, GA 30265 1040
Sep 30, 2003 CENTUM CS 3000 R3.04 features FFCS controller with fully redundant configuration, and supports PROFIBUS DP-V1, which is standard in discrete manufacturing processes. FOUNDATION Fieldbus capability provides small systems with integrated operation and monitoring environments. Subsystem gateway station employs OPC interface for connectivity with electrical facilities, machining equipment, and other subsystems.

Texas Instruments, Inc., Semiconductors    Dallas, TX 75243
Sep 26, 2003 DMOS 1.5 A driver Model DRV104 operates from single 8–32 V supply range. It can provide strong initial solenoid closure and automatically switch to soft hold mode for power savings. Duty cycle can be controlled by resistor, analog voltage, or digital-to-analog converter. Status flag pin indicates thermal shutdown or over-current conditions. Separate supply pins for control circuitry and driver transistor allow device to operate on separate supplies.

ASG, Div. of Jergens, Inc.    Cleveland, OH 44110
Sep 26, 2003 Smart Torqâ„¢ Error-Proofer monitors entire fastening process and controls final torque of electric assembly tools. It learns fastener installation characteristics and compares learned characteristics to those being experienced while fastener is installed. Controller detects cross-threading, premature shut-off, re-hits, cam-outs, and missed fasteners as well as incorrect torque. Relay I/O is standard, providing good, bad, and batch complete signals.

KSR Kuebler Of America, Inc.    Raleigh, NC 27613
Sep 26, 2003 Wave Control 234 harnesses ultrasonic band pressure waves to provide non-contact measurement of solid and liquid levels within tanks. Low frequency operation resists distortion and energy absorption from foam, dust, wind, and condensation. Available in 2-, 3- and 4-wire configurations, system utilizes transducer, which directs energy toward tank material. Standard range of 2-wire model is 80 m with overall accuracy of ±.25%.

Cincinnati Incorporated    Cincinnati, OH 45211 0111
Sep 25, 2003 Available on 90–350 ton AUTOFORM press brakes, product features independent Z1, Z2 left-right axes suited for multi-die setups where operator must work down length of bed. Closed-loop servo drives zip gage fingers from bend to bend and provide lock-in of gage positions. Multiple programmable axes eliminate manual positioning of gage fingers and gage bars. Features include interference-removing flip capability, 2 gage finger bases, 2 step fingers, and 2 solid fingers.

Sigma Controls Inc.    Perkasie, PA 18944 1335
Sep 25, 2003 Programmable MYRIAD LC1 Digital Level Controller is microprocessor-based and housed in NEMA 4, watertight, outdoor enclosure. PC board is removable and graphical backlit display provides digital and bar graph level readouts with user-selectable engineering units. Four solid state digital inputs, 4 solid state outputs, and 2 form C relay outputs with setpoint and dead band adjustments are provided.

APEM Components    Haverhill, MA 01835
Sep 25, 2003 Series A1 pushbuttons and indicators, with round .984 in. dia aluminum bezel, project 1.655 in. behind face of front panel. Series mounts in .866 in. dia panel cutout. Series A03, with 1.379 in. dia aluminum bezel, project 2.009 in. behind face of front panel and mount in 1.181 in. dia panel cutout. Both flush-mount series offer engraved screens with or without backlighting, and selection of filament, neon, or LED lamps.

Copley Controls Corp.    Canton, MA 02021
Sep 24, 2003 StepNet(TM) Drives enable steppers to be included in CANopen multi-axis servo networks and operate under DSP402 CANopen protocol for motion control devices. Embedded intelligence enables each drive to execute point-to-point moves with S-curve profiling. Complex profiles, defined by position/velocity/time points, are executed using polynomial interpolation. StepNet drives deliver 5 A continuous and 7 A peak current and operate from 20-75 Vdc.

Chromalox    Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Sep 24, 2003 SSR Series Power Controllers feature ruggedized construction, touch safe exterior, back-to-back SCR design, ambient ratings of 40ºC, and DIN rail mounting. Products are rated for 25, 50, and 75 A at voltages up to 600 Vac and provide zero-fired single phase control with control signals of 4.5-32 Vdc, 24-265 Vac, or 24-190 Vdc. Other features include self-lifting terminals, LED status indicator, and removable IP20 touch protection cover.

Bristol Babcock    Watertown, CT 06795-1631
Sep 22, 2003 ControlWave Micro flexible process automation control system combines technologies provided by PLC, RTU, and DCS architectures into hybrid system suited for process control applications. Scalable solution for mid-sized applications has 3 serial communication ports and one optional 10/100 Mb Ethernet I/P port. ControlWave Designer programming software supports all 5 IEC 61131-3 programming languages and offers library of ACCOL III process control function blocks.

Texas Instruments, Inc., Semiconductors    Dallas, TX 75243
Sep 22, 2003 Non-synchronous TPS6420x series controllers conserve battery life in battery-powered applications with input voltages from 1.8–6.5 V that must be stepped down to regulated voltage to 1.2 V and provide output currents from 1–3 A. Housed in 6-pin SOT-23 packages, devices feature quiescent current of 20 µA and drive external P-channel MOSFET. Products use minimum on-time and off-time control scheme and feature internal soft-start and over-current protection.

Sipex Corp.    Miliptas, CA 95035-1701
Sep 22, 2003 Model SP6205 provides up to 500 mA with 300 mV dropout, while Model SP6203 provides 300 mA with 180 mV dropout. Supply current is 45 µA, which reduces to 10 nA in shutdown, extending battery life in portable applications. Both units generate 12 µVRMS of output noise with tiny 10 nF bypass capacitors. Packaged in SOT-23, devices operate from 2.7–6 V input supply. Fixed output voltages include 2.5, 2.7, 2.8, 2.85, 3.0, and 3.3 V.