
New NX-Series Safety Controller is Embedded with Sysmac Studio Development Environment
The NX-Series Safety Network Controller now supports CIP Safety and Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE) protocols. The controller is optimized for applications such as automotive manufacturing and food factories. The CIP Safety protocol enables communication between nodes such as PLCs, I/O blocks, light curtains and interlock switches. The unit’s Sysmac Studio configuration software offers functions...
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Rockwell's New Controllers Increase Operator Efficiencies
Rockwell’s Allen-Bradley GuardLogix 5580 and Compact GuardLogix 5380 Controllers help engineers to improve safety system. The units allow users to meet data-intensive smart-manufacturing requirement. Units can be used for functions such as safe-stop, safe-speed, safe-position and safe-monitoring when used with Studio 5000 and Kinetix 5700 servo drive. The controllers meet SIL 2/PLd to SIL 3/PLe...
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RS-485 Relay Controllers offer USB, WIFI or Ethernet connectivity.
RS-485 - Relay Controllers are offered in IA-2216-5, IA-2216-E-P and IA-2216S-5-P versions. Units are equipped with 16 power relays with 10Amp of contact rating at 250VAC. These controllers are DIN rail or wall mounted and are certified to CE, FCC and ROHS standards. IA-2216S-5-P module comes with transient voltage suppressors and pluggable terminal blocks whereas IA-2216-5 module features fixed...
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Light Grids support applications up to PL d.
As type 3 light grids, PSENopt II Series offers not only hand protection, but also finger protection. Units enable applications from category performance level d (PL d), thereby closing type gap of revised version of IEC 61496-1. Available in lengths from 150–1800 mm, light grids work with continuous single beams that completely eliminate dead zones. All significant causes or system defects...
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Advanced Optics Used in the Medical Diagnostics & Life Sciences
Considerations, challenges, and customized solutions for manufacturing optics in the medical diagnostics and life sciences fields.
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Programmable Safety Controller integrates PROFINET support.
samos-®PRO COMPACT- lets machine design engineers integrate non-safe peripheral devices into program and relay controller information back to- such devices using PROFINET communication. Base controller (SP-COP2-ENI), compatible with samosPLAN5+ programming software,- enables data exchange between Ethernet-based field devices in- machine or building engineering network. Along with USB and...
Read More »Multifunction Controller simplifies machine safety.
Available to manufacturers and equipment builders, Allen-Bradley Compact GuardLogix 5370 eliminates need to separate networks and controllers for safety and motion in applications with up to 16 axes. Providing integrated safety, motion, and standard control- on- single EtherNet/IP network facilitates configuration and reduces wiring while promoting diagnostics quality. Software-configurable...
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SATURN: SIL2-certified Fail-safe Remote I/O System Architecture for Trains
Toulouse, France- -- LEROY AUTOMATION, a leading manufacturer of onboard automation systems for train control and management systems (TCMS), partnered with CLEARSY, a specialist in railway safety-critical systems, to develop and market SATURN : a cutting-edge SIL2/SIL4 fail-safe controller and remote I/O platform for train control, propulsion and rail signalling system architectures. SATURN is a...
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Safety Control Units use Safety over EtherNet/IP.
Configured with Sysmac Studio software, stand-alone NX-Series features scalable design, making it suited for compact systems with a few I/Os, as well as for larger applications that require up to 256 I/O points. Inputs support direct connectivity to any kind of safety device, while outputs support any type of safety actuator. Providing 2 EtherNet/IP ports, EtherNet/IP coupler- offers...
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Programmable Safety Controller helps simplify designs.
Controlling safety functions for diverse industrial applications, 45 mm wide samos-® PRO COMPACT features 16 safe inputs,- 4 safe outputs, and- 4 configurable safe inputs/outputs. Modular expandability- supports up to 168 safe I/O. Complemented by samos PLAN5+- tool for facilitated and flexible programming,- controller- uses SD program memory card format and has integrated USB and Ethernet...
Read More »Emerson to Help North West Redwater Reduce Emissions at Advanced, Low-Carbon Refinery
Industry experience, expertise, and technology innovation drove selection for $86 million automation project in western Canada AUSTIN, TEXAS – Canada's North West Redwater Partnership has selected Emerson Process Management, a global business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR), to provide automation services and technology for the first phase of the innovative Sturgeon refinery northeast of Edmonton,...
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How SpinSelect Can Save You Time and Money
Thanks to the unique SpinSelect™ Multi-Pocket selectable quick change tool holder, it's time to rethink the range, complexity and volume of parts that your lathe can produce. Our Spin-Select™ tool was created to increase productivity and consistency by decreasing downtime associated with lathe cutting tool and insert setups or changeovers. This product is a game-changer for the industry and we're pleased to show you why.
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