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Ethernet/IP I/O Blocks have machine-mount design.
Controls & Controllers

Ethernet/IP I/O Blocks have machine-mount design.

EtherNet/IP(TM) machine mount I/O block products, comprised of 12 I/O block versions and one IP67 unmanaged switch, are ODVA-certified and operate up to 100 Mbps. IP addressing can be accomplished using BOOTP/DHCP, through IP67 IP Address Plug (IPAP), via pushbutton display (100 series only), or web pages. Backlit addressable display shows all octets of IP address, subnet mask, and gateway...

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Interface Block connects transducers to Profibus network.
Communication Systems & Equipment

Interface Block connects transducers to Profibus network.

With Profibus/Micropulse Interface Block, up to 4 Micropulse linear position transducers can be connected on single Profibus node, using digital START/STOP interface. Block also has 4 extra inputs for either discrete or analog sensors. Packaged in rugged metal housing, interface block provides detailed diagnostic feedback over Profibus network and is suited for injection molding, metal stamping,...

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Sensors, Monitors & Transducers

Thru-Beam Sensors feature self-contained design.

Offered in 4 basic frame designs, UltraFrame(TM) Sensors are available with visible red, pinpoint visible red, visible red laser, and high-power infrared light sources. One-piece housings contain both emitter and receiver elements with pre-aligned optics, eliminating fiber optic cable and routing of multiple power cords. Equipped with on-board sensitivity and light/dark operation controls,...

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Communication Systems & Equipment

Rotary Encoder outputs up to 46,000 pulses/revolution.

Consisting of magnetically encoded ring and non-contact sensor head, S2E Rotary BML Encoder targets conveyor, angle, and rotational applications. Unit provides velocity and position tracking of virtually any rotary movement to monitor continuous and/or oscillating rotary shaft motion. IP67-rated device converts rotary motion into linear measurement and delivers continuous feedback, allowing...

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Controls & Controllers

I/O Module expands Profibus and Profinet networks.

Attaching directly to Profibus or Profinet network, IO-Link(TM) Expansion Module enables users to attach up to 4 intelligent IO-Link sensors up to 20 m away using 3-conductor M12 cordsets. Sensor hubs allow connection of 16 standard discrete sensors to network per hub. Up to 4 hubs per expansion module can be put on each node, giving total of 76 sensors per Profibus node. Sensors are available in...

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Sensors, Monitors & Transducers

Laser Sensor features resolution of less than 1 mm.

BOD 63M Time-of-flight laser sensor features 200 mm dead zone along with second discrete output. With range of 6 m, it is able to sense minute variations in targets at up to almost 20 ft. Device includes high-precision Class II laser and 2 independently adjustable setpoints. Photoelectric sensor is suitable for error proofing in assembly, packaging, printing, and metal processing as well as for...

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Paints & Coatings

Balluff Increases Welding Productivity with New- Weld Select Products

Florence, KY, June 2007: Balluff has introduced a family of products that significantly increases the life expectancy of sensors and connector components in harsh weld cell environments. The Weld Select family consists of Weld Field Immune sensors, SteelFace(TM) sensors, SlagMaster(TM) slag resistant laminate coatings, improved mounting hardware, connector components, and Weld Repel(TM) products...

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Balluff Introduces Series of Extended Range Steelface(TM) Sensors
Sensors, Monitors & Transducers

Balluff Introduces Series of Extended Range Steelface(TM) Sensors

Balluff's new RFID system provides economical data tracking for continuously moving applications FLORENCE, KY (June 2006) - Balluff has expanded its line of RFID systems to include a new inexpensive line that provides fast, economical on-the-fly industrial data tracking. The BIS M system is specifically designed for continuously moving applications requiring large amounts of industrial data...

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Sensor combines photoelectric and proximity features.
Sensors, Monitors & Transducers

Sensor combines photoelectric and proximity features.

Optoprox(TM) Photoelectric Sensor offers simplicity of mounting, aligning, and handling of inductive proximity sensor, but without range limitations. It features focused red light beam with fixed sensing range up to 23 mm, complete with background suppression. Unit can target very small objects and sense difficult-to-detect black plastic, metal, and rubber parts. Applications include presence...

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