Watlow    St. Louis, MO 63146
Oct 17, 2002 DIN-A-MITE® compact power controllers provide SCR control, heatsink, wiring, and touch-safe exterior. Controllers offer switching capabilities from 16–100 A and voltages from 24–600 V in 4 packages. Units feature DIN rail or sub-panel mounting, MDR replacement screen to eliminate mercury problems, and tighter-fitting cover on integrated ground-leg wire packages to ease wiring. All 4 models match load requirements with 1-phase, 3-phase/2-leg, and 3-phase/3-leg switching.

Stacoswitch    Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Oct 17, 2002 Model M723, part of company's MET (Molded Elastomer Technology) products, is NEMA-4 sealed for clean room, medical, and industrial applications. Made of fungus-inert elastomer, product provides green LEDs for backlighting. It measures 3.69 x 1.21 x 1.43 in. and can be panel mounted in horizontal or vertical position. Offered with long or short handle, joystick is available in military version with shielding for EMI/RFI protection.

Z-World    Davis, CA 95616
Oct 15, 2002 Model OP7200 eDisplay is a C-programmable operator interface/HMI with built-in Ethernet connectivity. Unit's 10Base-T Ethernet facilitates remote diagnostics, control, and communication, including sending and receiving E-mails and alerts. Two models incorporate 24-27 digital I/O plus I/O expansion port, 4 serial ports, Rabbit 2000 microprocessor at 22.1 MHz, 256K Flash, and 128K SRAM. Digital I/O include up to 19 protected inputs and 8 high-current sourcing or sinking outputs.

Cooper Power Systems    Waukesha, WI 53188
Oct 14, 2002 Pad-mounted, Single-phase, 32-step, voltage regulator allows system planners to regulate voltage on new and existing underground systems. Unit is available for system voltages from 2400 V, 3-wire to 24940 V, 4-wire. With current ratings from 50 to 548 A, regulator incorporates either 200 or 600 A deadfront termination system. Features include CL-5 control, automatic pressure-relief device, and 3 kV under-oil series arrester.

Lascar Electronics, Inc.    Palo Alto, CA 94303-0727
Oct 11, 2002 Model DPM 742-BL, 4-20mA loop powered process indicator, offers 3.5 digit display with LED backlighting for readability in low light conditions and optional IP67-rated bezel. Calibrated via 2 multiturn potentiometers, it has 0.5 in. digit height, programmable decimal points, and low drift bandgap reference circuit. Optional NEMA 4X bezel provides protection against moisture and particles in hostile environments.

Hydro Electronic Devices, Inc. (HED)    Hartford, WI 53027 0218
Oct 11, 2002 Model CL-100 HED Central Control Module, for CANLinkâ„¢ family of control components, is placed along CAN systems for trafficking communications to areas that must be isolated. It includes 32-bit microprocessor and RS232 connection. Incorporated J1708 port enables CL-100 to talk to other parts of machinery that operate on that protocol. Field-rugged, CL-100 is not affected by EMI/RFI, extreme vibration and temperatures, dirt, moisture, or harsh equipment wash downs.

Azova, Inc.    Akron, OH 44311
Oct 11, 2002 Model LTM-8201C and LTM-8203C provide standalone solutions with up to 32 input points connected on 1 to 3 data lines (Number and configuration of points vary per model). They leverage I-Wire® Network technology to provide multi-drop systems that can be configured without programming. Basic systems consist of panel-mount controller with push-button interface and LED display. They offer RS-485 port and programmable high and low alarms.

Mosaic Industries    Newark, CA 94560
Oct 10, 2002 Wildcards, modular 2 x 2.5 in. plug-in boards, are available for 24-bit sigma-delta A/D converters, RS-485 serial communications, and 16-bit A/D and 12-bit D/A conversion. Other modules are available for opto-isolated control of DC and AC loads, voltage switching, and removable mass memory cards. They are suited for applications requiring multiple I/O points, high resolution, data acquisition, and real-time control. They include pre-coded I/O drivers.

Bosch/Rexroth Corporation    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Oct 10, 2002 DURADRIVE decentralized drive system offers servo motors and servo drives with IP65 protection and allows decentralized use directly at the machine. Standardized bus systems reduce necessary installation outlay and allow connection to different servo drives while facilitating simpler project planning, more cost-effective installation, and faster commissioning.

Bosch/Rexroth Corporation    Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Oct 10, 2002 Model HNC 100 freely programmable, bus-capable NC control is designed for electromechanical and electrohydraulic drives. User can program sequence via PC using WIN-PED software. Local CAN-bus can be used to link individual drives for general data exchange or for implementing synchronization controls. HNC 100 can communicate with higher level controls via Profibus-DP, INTERBUS-S, and CANopen fieldbuses. SERCOS interface is optional.

RKC Instrument    South Bend, IN 46628
Oct 10, 2002 Model H-SIO-A PID conveyor speed control module is designed for use with SR Mini HG multi-zone temperature control. It receives pulse input from sensor with output as either continuous voltage or current. Speed and temperature control can be accomplished as stand alone system or in conjunction with PLC or PC. Overall system is capable of controlling up to 320 zones per operator interface and can be built to offer analog input and output, digital input and output, and cascade control.

Bristol Babcock    Watertown, CT 06795-1631
Oct 10, 2002 ControlWave Hot-Standby Control Redundancy System prevents single point of failure from shutting down system. In event of primary CPU failure, system will automatically switch to Hot Standby backup CPU. All process control and communication functions are automatically switched to backup. Standby CPU is automatically updated via Ethernet link to on-line unit. ControlWave also provides backup of all alarm events and distributed historical database.

Electroswitch, Unit Of Electro Switch Corp.    Weymouth, MA 02188 2913
Oct 09, 2002 Smart Lighted Nameplates incorporate up to 3 indicator LEDs and one output contact into traditional nameplate footprint. Front-replaceable indicator LEDs are available in 5 colors. Nameplates provide means to monitor and display status of events, trigger annunciation, and activate devices. They are available on company’s Series 24 Lock-Out relays and breaker control switches, and Series 24 and 101 instrument and control switches.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Div.    Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Oct 09, 2002 Q-Series Automation Platform employs multi-CPU architecture that allows designers to select and scale CPU types. Motion control is addressed by adding one Motion CPU, which is linked to company's servos via SSCNET motion control network. Motion control instructions are processed at rates to 888 µS. Development tools include programming environment in Sequential Function Chart format. Cam profiles are created using standard profiles or spline interpolation.

Selco Products Co.    Reno, NV 89521-5908
Oct 09, 2002 Series T Automatic Reset Thermostats offer dry-seal design for protection against moisture, dust, water, and oil. Suited for HVAC and refrigeration industries, thermostats feature up to 25 A capacity. Fixed, automatic-reset, bi-metal disc opens at temperature ranges of -4 to +212°F. Available in SPST or SPDT, they are rated at 100,000 cycles with differentials from 15 to 72°F. Input voltages include 120, 220, and 250 Vac.

GE Intelligent Platforms    Charlottesville, VA 22911
Oct 08, 2002 Manual Guide i(TM) software provides graphical instruction-based method of programming Series 16i, 18i, and 21i open system CNCs. Part program editing includes cut, paste, and copy options for specific program sections. Operators develop programs using pre-built part program blocks or enter them by selecting from menus. Software provides guidance messages in G- or M-code comments, and turning and milling simulations are displayed through 3D animation sequences.

FANUC Robotics America, Inc.    Rochester Hills, MI 48309 3253
Oct 08, 2002 The i Pendant, for use with the R-J3iB Controller, includes integrated web browser that allows critical support information (corporate Web sites, FANUC electronic documentation/manuals, advanced diagnostic and part information) to be accessed right from the robot. It offers multi-window display and integrated help functions. Interface also provides robot and process data display. Users can create customized displays using EasyPanel development environment.

Walchem Corp.    Holliston, MA 01746 1460
Oct 07, 2002 Offered in prewired NEMA 4X wall mount package, WDP Series controllers accept 2 electrode signals in any combination of pH and ORP. Their 4 control outputs may be used as on/off control relays or pulse proportional outputs. Each control output can be assigned to either electrode, and relays can be either high or low set point, high or low alarm, in-range or out-of-range alarm, or probe wash. Differential measurement technique is immune to ground loop problems.

Press Automation, Inc.    Elkhart, IN 46514
Oct 04, 2002 Resolver-based, rack-mounted Model SSC-3000 is designed for part-revolution-clutch mechanical power presses. Main CPU provides 12 user inputs, brake monitoring, 100-job memory, counters, and user-defined fault messages. Control uses touchscreen/display for operator interface and is expandable to include clutch/brake control, up to 16 programmable limit switch outputs, up to 24 die protection inputs, and up to 8 zones of load monitoring.

Intelligent Motion Systems, Inc.    Marlborough, CT 06447-1334
Oct 03, 2002 Versatile and compact (1.7 in. L x 1.8 in. H x 1.4 in.W) MDrive14 combines NEMA size 14 stepping motor with on-board half/full step drive. Its optically isolated logic inputs accept 5–24 Vdc signals, sourcing or sinking. Setup parameters include Motor Resolution, Motor Direction with respect to direction input, and Run/Hold currents. Settings may be changed on-the-fly or downloaded and stored in non-volatile memory. Operating voltage ranges from 12–48 Vdc.