ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom - Controls & Controllers

Operator Interface Panels feature 6 in. color displays.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:39:39 -0500

Equipped with 320 x 240 resolution QVGA display, which supports up to 65,536 colors, C-more Model EA7-T6CL-R features analog resistive touch screen that supports unlimited touch areas, 2 USB ports, serial PLC interface, and 10 MB project memory. Additional capabilities on C-more Model EA7-T6CL include Ethernet 10/100 base-T communication port, remote Internet access, and data logging. Both are NEMA 4/4X, IP65 compliant and include LED backlight.

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Quad PSE Controller enables PoE+ applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:39:30 -0500

Supplied in 36-pin SSOP, MAX5965 lets multiport PoE systems deliver up to 45 W over standard Cat5 Ethernet cable to power IP phones/cameras and WLAN access nodes. Monolithic controller meets IEEE® 802.3at/af standards and operates from 32-60 V but is rated for absolute maximum of 80 V. Functionality covers 802.3af PD discovery and classification as well as Class 5 and Class 6 classification for detection of high-power PDs. It also supports DC and AC load-disconnect detection methods.

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Soft Motor Starters come in 5-40 A sizes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:09 -0500

Available in 45 and 55 mm DIN rail mountable frame sizes, microprocessor-based Stellar(TM) SR22 Series is overcurrent protected and has operating voltage range of 208-460 Vac. Each unit is equipped with 3 potentiometers allowing adjustable start and stop times of up to 30 sec and adjustable start pedestal voltage from 30-100%. Separate 24 Vdc control voltage is required. Starters are suited for applications such as pumps, blowers, and conveyors.

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Electrohydraulic Steering Unit ensures complete control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:08 -0500

Integrating OSP steering technology and electrohydraulic steering valve, OSPE improves vehicle performance and comfort while facilitating compliance with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and simplifying hydraulic system architecture. Safe State feature can isolate electrohydraulic section of steering valve to protect steering system. Other features include selectable reactive and non-reactive steering modes, Load Sensing and Open Center options, and variable steering ratio.

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DC/DC Controller drives all N-channel power MOSFET stages.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:06 -0500

Housed in thermally enhanced 3 x 3 mm QFN-16 package, LTC3775 synchronous step-down DC/DC switching regulator controller features 4.5-38 V input range and 30 ns minimum on-time. Onboard MOSFET gate drivers allow use of high-power external MOSFETs to produce output currents up to 20 A with output voltages ranging from 0.6 to 80% of input voltage. Constant-frequency, leading edge modulation, voltage mode line feed forward architecture provides selectable or PLL frequency from 250 kHz to 1 MHz.

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Single-Phase Step Down Controller powers NVIDIA® GPUs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:05 -0500

Supplied in 4 x 4 mm package, MAX17409 offers active voltage positioning that lowers output voltage in response to load current and subsequently reduces output capacitance requirements and power dissipation. Load current is sensed at MAX17409's output, minimizing noise sensitivity, and can be sensed using current-sense resistor or DC resistance of inductor. Along with 200-600 kHz adjustable switching frequency, features include overvoltage, undervoltage, and thermal-fault protection.

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Linear Regulator targets always-on automotive applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:43:04 -0500

Consuming 20 µA of IQ to conserve battery life, 200 mA MAX16910 includes reset output with adjustable delay so no external reset IC is needed. Unit operates from 3.5-30 V to withstand cold-crank and double-battery conditions; it can also operate during load-dump conditions up to 45 V. Available in thermally enhanced 8-pin TDFN and SO packages, MAX16910 has 3 pin-selectable output-voltage configurations: 3.3 or 5 V fixed output, or externally adjustable output-voltage from 1.5-11 V.

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Sequencers/Monitors simplify power management.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:37 -0500

Respectively capable of simultaneously managing up to 12 and 8 supply voltages, MAX16065 and MAX16066 are flash-configurable sequencers/monitors that integrate ±2.5% accurate current monitoring/group sequencing as well as ±1% accurate voltage monitoring/sequencing. Internal ADC and nonvolatile fault registers store and read back fault data. Also provided, graphical configuration tool helps generate data to analyze fault data or test different configurations.

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Safety Controller features miniature, 45 mm wide design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:43:25 -0500

Bridging gap between standard and programmable relays, PNOZmulti Mini performs machine control tasks and monitors 2 or more safety functions such as emergency stop, safety gates, and light beam devices. Software-configured unit comes with 20 inputs, 10 if device being monitored requires dual channel wiring and 4 semiconductor outputs, 2 if dual channel wiring is required. LCD provides on-site diagnostics, while push and turn operator control allows access to status and diagnostics messages.

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Visual Display Boards optimize lean communications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:43:25 -0500

Available in blue or grey with 4 or 6 information panels, Visual Display Boards help lean manufacturers track key performance indicators, report kaizen results and awards, and notify employees about future audits, kaizen blitzes, and other lean events. Boards can serve as production control boards or production scoreboards and display schedules, 5S duties, and employee assignments. Designed to endure harsh operating environments, boards will not warp, crack, or fade.

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Step-Down DC/DC Converter delivers up to 800 mA.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:43:16 -0500

Featuring programmable average input current limit, Model LTC3606B delivers up to 800 mA of continuous output current with efficiencies up to 96%. Using constant frequency and current mode architecture, unit operates from input voltage of 2.5-5.5 V, making it suited for single-cell Li-Ion and USB applications. Device can generate output voltages from 0.6-5 V and uses switching frequency of 2.25 MHz. Housed in 3 x 3 mm DFN-8 package, synchronous buck regulator operates from -40 to 125°C.

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AC Drive targets general-purpose applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:34 -0500

Available in power ranges from 0.75-250 kW or 1-350 hp at 400/480 Vac and 540/650 Vdc input, PowerFlex 753 supports multiple languages and complies with global standards and certifications. DeviceLogix control technology enables users to combine inputs and/or outputs, as well as local logic functions to determine drive's behavior. Drive can also be configured to provide advanced notification of operating data on cooling fans, I/O relay cycles, motor run-time hours, and potential fault warnings.

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Servo Motion Controllers offer full closed-loop control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:30 -0500

Model PCI-8253, 3-axis, and PCI-8256, 6-axis DSP-based servo motion controllers provide ±10 V analog motion control, PID plus feed-forward algorithm, and 20 MHz encoder input frequency. Units feature high-speed position comparison and trigger output speed of up to 1 MHz. They include motion functions such as multiple dimension interpolation and high-speed position comparison. Integrated point table supports over 5,000 points for each axis, suitable for contouring applications.

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Centralized Control System suits rail transport industry.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:29 -0500

Supplied in fanless, rack-mount, 2U chassis, ITA-2000 is designed for centralized management and remote monitoring of rail transport systems. This 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom(TM) N270 CPU-based system, featuring various I/O connectors and all-in-one motherboard, supports various embedded and real-time operating systems. Designed to resist vibration, solution also supports 100-240 Vac, 47-63 Hz or 110-220 Vdc input as well as 3.5 or 2.5 in. SATA HDD data storage options.

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Pump Control Panel controls pressure in irrigation applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:41:02 -0500

VFDC-1300 is equipped with variable frequency drive in NEMA 3R enclosure with circuit breaker, VFDC-1300 controller, and pressure transmitter. It can be configured for simplex, duplex or triplex pump control. Factory-tested and pre-programmed, control panel features built in PID control with sleep function, fill pipe function, smf dry run protection with automatic re-start after pre-set time.

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AC Output SSRs target heating/lighting/motion control use.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:41:01 -0500

UL approved UPD Series solid state relays come in single-in-line PCB mounted version or low profile panel mount package with 0.25 in. male quick connects. They are designed for single channel, dual channel, or 3 phase operation rated at 280 Vac with either 15 or 25 A/channel output, depending upon model, available heat sinking, and operational ambient temperature. Units feature optically isolated DC input control ratings of either 3-32 Vdc, 3-15 Vdc, or 4.5-8 Vdc.

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Quick-PWM VID Power Supply Controllers support IMVP-6.5 CPUs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:40:59 -0500

Supplied in 5 x 5 mm package, step-down VID power-supply controllers MAX17030/MAX17036 have 2 integrated drivers that support 2-phase standard voltage cores and optional external driver configuration that supports 3-phase extreme edition cores. Three phases operate 120° out-of-phase, minimizing I/O filter requirements and EMI. Current-sense resistors and low-offset amps maintain current balance across 3 phases, reducing instantaneous input current of each phase and input-voltage ripple.

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Access Management System features 7 in. LCD touchscreen.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:45:04 -0500

Based on 1.6 GHz Intel® Atom N270 processor and MiFare RFID card reader, Access Management System enables users to log and control traffic in and out of content sensitive workplaces. System includes 2 DI/DO ports, dual Gigabit LAN ports, and 1.3 Megapixel Web camera, as well as digital microphone and IR motion detector. Bundled Access Management Software offers custom features such as conference room booking, library management, and student attendance recording.

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Multi-Unwind/Rewind System features cantilevered design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:43:10 -0500

Cantilevered Multi-Unwind and Rewind System offers auto edge control that is accurate to ±1 mm, and auto jog that allows material to automatically advance when pulled over load cell roll. System's auto run mode automatically unwinds start tension control when tension set point is reached. Configurable, PID-controlled product allows enable/disable, under/over-wind, tapering, and side-lay of each winder. It is suited for webs up to 18 in. wide with 20 in. roll dia and 100 lb roll weight.

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Remote Power Switch PDU enables remote reboot.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:32:01 -0500

Featuring LAN connection, Remote Power Switch enables user to switch on, switch off, and reboot equipment as well as keep tabs on power consumption via web interface. SNMP compatibility lets switch send traps directly to SNMP manager. Users may choose to receive notifications when relay is latched, or if unit is reset for any reason. If power to large number of devices needs to be controlled at single site, several switches can be daisy chained and will behave as single unit.

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