New Controls & Controllers Products

Microcontrollers enable low-voltage applications at 25 MHz.

Able to accommodate 3-5 V supply voltage, MC9S12E128 and MC9S12E64, 16-bit microcontrollers include on-board 64 or 128 Kbytes flash memory and 25 MHz Bus speed with 40 nanosecond minimum instruction cycle time. Additional offerings include on-chip debug module with trigger and trace, up to 12 PWM channels, and up to 90 general-purpose I/O options. It performs integrated analog functions with two...

Power Drive System simplifies assembly line automation.

Constructed from heavy gauge 28 X 1 mm thick steel tubing and bonded plastic-coated jacket, modular Power Drive System provides operator-determined, variable speed automated workflow control. Tubing is joined with steel fittings, and system is powered by 24 Vdc fractional HP motor. Containers and bins are driven along center track, guided by circular urethane friction belt and 2 semi-circular...

Servo Controller accepts current or voltage input.

Model EM70 microprocessor-based controller offers high visibility of Control Motor opening display, which is shown in 7-segment bar graph. Zero/Span adjustment of opening can be done automatically at touch of single button. Combining SSR and relay, drive unit can control large capacities from 20-240 V/2 A. Dust and splash-proof front panel is equivalent to IP66. Events/Alarms, analog output,...

Network Interface Controllers suit military applications.

FibreAccess(TM) FC-75000 2 Gb/s fibre channel NICs feature dual redundant architecture with autonomous failover or dual independent channels, low memory to memory message latency, deterministic autonomous message scheduling, and built in avionics upper layer protocols on conduction-cooled PMC card. Units operate from -40 to +85Ã-

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Interface Controller simplifies powered device design.

Model LTC4257 Power over Ethernet Interface Controller incorporates circuitry necessary to connect powered device to IEEE 802.3af powered Ethernet network. Offered in SO-8 package, -48V powered unit incorporates 25 k signature resistance, programmable classification, power switching, inrush current limiting, and fault protection. Integrated 100 V power MOSFET keeps PD circuitry disconnected from...

Software configures process automation system.

SIMATIC PCS 7 v6 features single common interface that configures HMI, control, historian, batch, and fieldbus aspects of process control device. It supports concurrent engineering, automatic change management, optimized communication, and automatic optimization of control strategy. Centralized security administration, electronic signature, and configuration audit trails support manufacturers who...

PC/104 Module offers digital and analog I/O.

Designed with Maxim MAX197 successive approximation-type A/D chip, AIO-104+8 provides 8 single-ended, 12-bit inputs. Unit also includes two 12-bit D/A output channels and 16 TTL digital I/O bits, which can be individually programmed as input or output. Suited for PC/104-based data acquisition/control and test/measurement applications, unit's A/D inputs are software selectable for 0-5, 0-10, Ã-

Modernization Products upgrade building elevators.

Miconic HXpress(TM) uses microprocessor technology to modernize older hydraulic elevators, providing remote monitoring and consistent car leveling. Dynahyd hydraulic control valve improves performance in low-rise buildings. Miconic TXpress(TM) upgrades older traction elevators in mid-rise buildings. It enhances ride quality by analyzing traffic patterns and car positions, allowing for shorter...

Temp Controller regulates temperature, pressure, and flow.

Model ETC023 Ã-¼ DIN Universal Temperature Controller features human/machine interface, auxiliary current output, input/output isolation, automatic tuning with fuzzy logic overshoot suppression, and universal AC power supply. Nonvolatile memory ensures data integrity during power loss, and 4 configurable security levels help prevent accidental or unauthorized changes to process. Unit includes...

Stepping Motor Driver delivers output current to 2 A.

Utilizing hybrid design, IB462He bipolar half/full step driver delivers output current range of 0.1-2 A with +48 Vdc operating voltage. It measures 1.2 x 2.4 x 0.28 in. and is suited for space-restricted system designs. Optional INT-462 plug-on interface board facilitates testing and simplifies panel mounting, while optional OSC-462H analog speed control board provides intelligent velocity...