Yokogawa Corp. Of America, Meter & Instrument Div.    Newnan, GA 30265
Jun 19, 2003 Analog Series MLA and digital Series MLD loop-powered indicators, housed in NEMA 4x case, mount on 2 in. horizontal or vertical pipe. Wall mounting is optional. They monitor 4-20 mA process inputs from 2-wire transmitters and provide real-time indication of parameters such as flow, pressure, temperature, or liquid-level. Units are explosion-proof for Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D: dust-ignition proof Class II/III, Division 1, Groups E, F, G.

Micrel Semiconductor Inc.    San Jose, CA 95131
Jun 19, 2003 Models MIC2584 and MIC2585 are dual-channel, hot swap power controllers available in 16-pin and 24-pin TSSOP packages, respectively. They operate from system supply voltages from 1.0–13.2 V with input surge protection up to 20 V. Model MIC2584's default output voltage mode is tracking, whereas Model MIC2585 can be configured for output voltage tracking or staggered-mode operation. Both devices control inrush current during PC board insertion.

Xycom Automation Inc.    Saline, MI 48176
Jun 19, 2003 With DeviceNet Master Module, GLC2000 series all-in-one HMI and logic controller is compatible with DeviceNet I/O network. Once module is installed, off-line menus can be used to configure slave's MAC address and baud rate. Module supports Polled, Bit-Strobe, Change of State, and Cyclic connection types as well as up to 63 slaves with up to 48 words or bits on each. Series comes with built-in Ethernet, CompactFlash support, and bar code reader support.

Micrel Semiconductor Inc.    San Jose, CA 95131
Jun 17, 2003 Models MIC2213 and MIC2214 each consist of 2 low-dropout regulators, power-on reset supervisor, and open-drain driver with adjustable delay time. First regulator can source 150 mA of current, while second regulator can source 300 mA. Total current consumption is 48 µA. Suitable for portable applications, units are housed in 3 x 3 mm MicroLead Frameâ„¢ leadless package. They feature low dropout voltage of 120 mV at 150 mA and transient response of less than 10 µs.

Linear Technology Corp.    Milpitas, CA 95035
Jun 16, 2003 Model LT4254 allows boards with supplies from 10.8-36 V to be safely inserted into live backplane without risking damage to connectors or causing glitches. IC provides open circuit detect output that indicates abnormally low load current conditions or no load presence, while adjustable current limit is programmable through sense resistor. Product also offers foldback current limiting Power Good output, and programmable supply voltage power-up rate.

Sipex Corp.    Miliptas, CA 95035-1701
Jun 16, 2003 Model SP6655, offered in Dual Fine pitch No lead package, occupies 3 mm² of board space and has 0.8 V internal reference that is stable with ceramic capacitors. Proprietary architecture allows 100% duty cycle operation and includes internal synchronous 0.3 ohm switches. With minimum output current of 400 mA, product operates from input voltages of 2.7–5.5 V, consumes 20 µA of quiescent current, and offers 98% efficiency.

GE Company, GE Industrial Systems    Plainville, CT 06062
Jun 13, 2003 Model 7250LP incorporates 0–10 in. H₂O range and 0–30 in. H₂O range into one instrument and maintains set-point pressure to within ±0.0004 in. H₂O. In Active mode, unit continuously controls set-point and corrects for small leaks and temperature effects. In Passive mode, user defines upper and lower limits where controller will deactivate once pressure is within limit settings. IEEE-488 and RS-232 interfaces are provided for automation via PC control.

Unitek Miyachi Lasers    Monrovia, CA 91017 7133
Jun 13, 2003 STA Series AC control has secondary voltage monitoring feature so user can measure RMS or PEAK voltage during weld. Unit allows measurement of last cycle of weld to provide measurement of final resistance during last cycle. Built-in monitor keeps track of all electrical variables that reflect changes in resistance from weld to weld. Data is sent via RS-485 for each weld and can be collected from multiple controls in network.

PHD, Inc.    Fort Wayne, IN 46899
Jun 12, 2003 Series PDK Crowder absorbs high impact forces and is suited for pushing sheet metal panels into location for precise positioning. Available in 50, 80, 100, 125, 160, and 200 mm stroke lengths, unit is powered by an ISO/VDMA cylinder with adjustable cushions and magnetic piston. Built-in rod compliance eliminates side loads on piston rod. Tool plate, guide bar, and bearings deflect .06 in. under large loads to protect crowder from damage if panel is mis-loaded.

Mondel Engineering Limited    Bridgeville, PA 15017
Jun 12, 2003 Braketronic® Controller utilizes solid-state drive technology to provide variable torque control to industrial shoe and disc brakes. Product enables single or multiple brakes to be proportionally controlled by foot pedal, master switch, or radio as well as selectively by aforementioned means. Controller may also be configured to gradually apply brakes by pre-programmed ramping, initiated by single-step control devices or pendant stations.

JK Microsystems Inc.    Davis, CA 95616
Jun 12, 2003 Smaller than one credit card, PowerNut provides regulated 5 Vdc using its onboard 7–30 Vdc regulator or furnishes power directly from source to downstream devices at up to 1 A. By sending commands to PowerNut, main controller can monitor input voltage and turn off power to itself or another device for specified periods of time. Using ultra-low quiescent current regulator and low-power PIC processor, product never sleeps.

Opto 22    Temecula, CA 92590 3614
Jun 12, 2003 OptoTerminalâ„¢-G75 graphics-based, 13 x 10.25 in. mountable display terminal features 10.4 in. diagonal, 640 x 480 pixel, color touch screen and soft keys. It monitors, sends commands to, and receives real-time data from plant floor equipment and other systems connected to hardware for automation, data acquisition, remote monitoring, and control. Unit is NEMA-4 rated and CE-certified with aluminum housing, 4 MB flash, and 16 MB RAM.

TRUMPF Inc.    Farmington, CT 06032
Jun 11, 2003 Windows®-based Series DA69 TWVP controls for Series V CNC Press Brakes feature color display and ability to simulate up to 99 different bends and 15 different tool stations. Flat screen provides 2D graphics and is available with 3D visualization or 3D visualization/programming upgrade. Controls include expanded memory for program and tool storage, and faster processing speeds for network access. USB ports allow connections for keyboard, printer, and barcode reader.

Azova, Inc.    Akron, OH 44311
Jun 11, 2003 Panel PC System is preprogrammed with temperature and humidity monitoring and control system, and provides touch-screen interface. It is compatible with Series LTM-8000 data acquisition system controllers, which provide up to 128 12-bit input points. Programmable high and low alarms indicate out of range temperature and humidity data. I-Wire® Network technology provides multi-drop systems that can be instantly identified without programming.

Elo TouchSystems, Inc.    Fremont, CA 94555
Jun 10, 2003 CarrollTouch 4000U, with USB controller board, provides one USB interface to host PC and low-profile, infrared, touchscreen sensors that retain optical beam density of 22 points/in. Sensors are available with no filter, glass or acrylic filter, and tempered glass filter. Touchscreens are offered in 10.4, 12.1, 15.0, 15.1, and 17.0 in sizes with 4,096 x 4,096 resolution. Product offers light-transmission rates up to 100% that do not compromise image quality or color purity.

IBM (Corporate Headquarters)    Armonk, NY 10504-1783
Jun 10, 2003 TotalStorage SAN Volume Controller consolidates storage management for disparate storage controllers into one view and applies and manages copy services across disparate disk storage devices within SAN. Designed to centralize storage volume management and improve storage resource utilization, product uses virtualization technology to create pool of managed disks from attached storage subsystems, which can be mapped to set of virtual disks used by host server applications.

Kyocera Display America, Inc.    Plymouth, MI 48170
Jun 09, 2003 LCD ToolKIT(TM), suited for developers of products using flat panel displays, contains all components needed to operate display. Offered as 10.4 in. VGA LCD ToolKIT(TM) or 15.0 in. XGA LCD ToolKIT(TM), each kit provides LCD panel, TFT controller board with on-screen display, backlight inverter board and power cable, 12 Vdc power supply and AC line cord, VGA cable, video input cable, and CD-ROM. Supported interfaces include VGA, composite video, and S-video.

Linear Technology Corp.    Milpitas, CA 95035
Jun 06, 2003 Model LTC1844 very low dropout, micropower linear regulator comes in ThinSOT(TM) package and can operate from 1.6-6.5 V input voltage range. It is available with adjustable output or with fixed outputs ranging from 1.5-3.3 V. At 50 mA of continuous output current, dropout voltage is 30 mV, rising to 90 mV at 150 mA. Unit maintains output voltage accuracy of +1.75% over full temperature, voltage, and current ranges. It is suitable for handheld applications.

Phoenix Contact    Harrisburg, PA 17111 0100
Jun 06, 2003 IB IL TEMPCON Module can be configured as PID 2-position controller, 3-position controller, or motor step controller for closed-loop applications. DIN-rail-mounted unit, for thermocouples or RTDs, includes machine preheat, auto tune, and bumpless hand/automatic switching. All functions are parameterized with Windows-based engineering tool or via device-level network. Integrated monitoring and diagnostics provide access to and control over process parameters.

Adept Technology, Inc.    San Jose, CA 95134
Jun 06, 2003 FireBlox® miniature servo amplifier and controller, based upon SmartServo® architecture, provides digital and analog I/O and offers method for controlling auxiliary axes such as servo-grippers, Z-Theta heads, and servo-pumps. FireWire®-based high-speed control bus replaces hundreds of wires and connections with single cable. FireWire connectivity to PC lays groundwork for real-time open architecture controls while maintaining safety required in industrial environments.