Mid-range Integrated Safety Controllers Two new controllers are designed to provide machine builders and manufacturers with integrated safety, motion, discrete and drive control capabilities in a single controller for mid-range applications.

The Allen-Bradley L43S and L45S Compact GuardLogix programmable automation controllers (PACs) extend capabilities previously available only in the vendor’s larger ControlLogix platform.

These include diagnostics and information capabilities that help reduce nuisance shutdowns and prolonged restarts, as well as a single programming environment. Featuring a 1oo2 safety architecture, the Compact GuardLogix controllers are rated up to SIL 3 and PL e—the highest level of machine safety.

Rockwell Automation Inc. www.rockwellautomation.com

414. 382.2000 Check Voltage Outside the Box The R-1A0033W-NPLPH assembly, known as the Interactive Functioning Voltage Label, allows users to identify arc flash ratings, verify voltage states and locate all voltage sources from outside an electrical panel, reducing electrical risks to employees and promoting compliance to NFPA 70E. It consists of a Voltage Vision R-3W voltage indicator, three ChekVolt R-1A voltage portals and a polycarbonate UV-rated nameplate. ChekVolt extends a voltage point to the outside of an electrical enclosure so that a Non-Contact Voltage Detector (NCVD) can be used to check for AC voltage without access to the inside of the enclosure. VoltageVision is a UL-listed device that functions like a permanently mounted voltmeter that monitors both AC and DC voltage between each phase and phaseto- ground. When a phase is lost, the LEDs corresponding to that phase will go out, giving a visual indication of a problem outside of the panel.

Grace Engineered Products Inc. www.graceport.com

800. 280.9517 Mix, Match Safety Terminals TwinSafe Terminals are designed as simple I/O safety terminals for the EtherCat I/O system. Rated for SIL 3 and conforming to IEC 61508 and EN ISO 13849-1 PL e, TwinSafe Terminals fully utilize the high performance of EtherCat—the EL6900 safety PLC terminal can integrate up to 128 4-channel safety terminals (512 safety devices). The 24VDC digital input terminals (EL1904) and 24VDC digital output terminals (EL2902: 2.3A and EL2904:

0. 5A) are available for connecting safety sensors or actuators.

Safety over EtherCat permits the integration of safety devices into a control system without requiring a stand-alone safety PLC or segregated safety network. Standard EtherCat I/O terminals can be intermixed into the same node alongside the safety terminals.

Beckhoff Automation LLC www.beckhoff.com

952. 890.0000 Flexible Safety Switch Family The LS-Titan family of safety-rated limit switches are designed to protect processes and prevent personnel from tampering with safeguards intended to protect them from injury. Including safety limit switches and safety interlock switches, the LS-Titan family features positive opening contacts per IEC EN 60947-5-1. More than 100 switch models are offered in the LS-Titan family, providing a solution to a wide range of packaging, material handling, and OEM applications. Designed for application flexibility, safety limit switches are the core of the LS-Titan family. Also available in the LS-Titan family is an innovative electronic safety switch, says the vendor, as well as a large selection of safety interlock switches.

Eaton Corp. www.Eaton.com/LS-Titan

216. 523.5000
Predict Problems in PI xConnector is designed to provide a comprehensive, bi-directional link between the OSIsoft PI System and the vendor’s EPI*Center software, which provides predictive analytics for equipment health in the power generation and oil and gas industries.

Using this link, PI users can detect and diagnose problems across all critical rotating and non-rotating equipment and graphically visualize and analyze them directly in PI—all in time to take action and avert expensive unplanned outages and repairs. XConnector is the culmination of a long-term partnership of the vendor and OSIsoft.

SmartSignal www.smartsignal.com

630. 829.4000 HMI Graphics Made Easy Gadget Wizards 1.1 is a collection of buttons, lights, switches, sliders, meters, fills and other graphic objects that plug into Wonderware InTouch HMI software. With the availability of a wide variety of settings that allow customization of each object, InTouch application developers are able to save time by creating thousands of unique graphics combinations quickly. In addition, Gadget Wizards can simply plug into the InTouch WindowMaker development environment and easily animate existing InTouch tags. The new graphics software application works with panels made by Wonderware hardware partners that support InTouch Compact Edition 10.1 or higher. Gadget Wizards also is compatible with InTouch 8.0 or higher. A free trial is available at www.

Softwaretoolbox.com/gadgetwizards Software Toolbox Inc. www.softwaretoolbox.com

704. 849.2773
Connector Takes New Approach Billed as “the next generation of connection technology,” the Han-Yellock industrial connector series combines multiple unique features, says the vendor, most notably a new integral locking system that uses a patented push-button technology, a departure from the existing lever designs for latching and un-latching rectangular connectors.

The Han-Yellock is designed for simple installation while allowing a method for locking the product simply by turning one of the push buttons 90 degrees, reducing the chance for unauthorized access without use of a tool. Among other features, pre-wired modules may be installed into the connector body from the front or back, and without fixing screws, greatly simplifying and decreasing installation time. The ability to combine potentials and contacts is integrated into the connector, providing functions formerly reserved for terminal blocks, reducing space, wiring time and potential wiring errors. The product incorporates a single gender crimp contact design that eliminates the need for inventory and processing of male and female contacts. The Han-Yellock is available in multiple sizes incorporating up to thirty 20A connections within one connector.

Harting North America www.harting-usa.com

847. 717.9289
Kit Configures Redundant PACs The Snap PAC Redundancy Option Kit (Snap-PAC-ROK) can be used to design an Ethernet-based redundant control system.

Using standard S-series Snap PACs, Snap Ethernet I/O and the new PAC Project Professional

9. 0 software suite, users can employ the Snap-PAC-ROK to configure automation systems with dual PACs that essentially synchronize and run in parallel. If one controller fails or is knocked off line, the other controller will assume command and continue to execute the control program and the processes it runs with no interruption or restart necessary. The Snap- PAC-ROK includes: a Redundancy Arbiter, a standalone processor that connects serially to both controllers, and monitors and regulates their status and maintains synchronization of the control program during system start-up; and a Redundant Power Switch, which allows power re-starts to controllers in the event of failure and during firmware upgrades. The PAC Redundancy Manager is a software utility for configuring redundant systems.

Opto 22 www.opto22.com

951. 695.3000 Drives Feature Onboard Programming A new generation of smart drives is designed to offer economic and space-saving solutions for many common single-axis automation requirements.

MicroFlex e100 and MotiFlex e100 drives feature an Ethernet interface compatible with the deterministic Ethernet-compatible motion control standard, Powerlink. An onboard motion-control programming capability—Mint Lite—is also standard. The drives are available in power ratings up to

33. 5A, with higher ratings coming soon, says the vendor.

The embedded Mint Lite capability supports a range of basic motion programming requirements, including performing relative and absolute moves S-ramp profiles, jog and homing movements, changing target positions on the fly, registration moves, and reacting to real-time trigger events. MicroFlex e100 and MotiFlex e100 drives come with built-in I/O as standard, including fast latch inputs for registration applications, plus CANopen manager capability to support distributed I/O expansion and HMI interfacing.

Baldor Electric Co.

Www.baldor.com

479. 646.4711 Efficient, Stainless Steel Gear Reducers The RESF37 stainless steel helical gear reducer and KESA37 stainless steel helical bevel gear reducer use less energy, run cooler and last longer than typical single-worm gear units, says the vendor. The material, design and smooth finish mean high resistance to bacteria, chemicals and processes common to the food processing industry.

The shaft-mounted gear units are available with TorqLOC, the vendor’s compact keyless hollow-shaft mounting system designed to eliminate the need for high-tolerance machining of the shaft and ensure easy removal of the reducer even after years of harsh service. The RESF37 and KESA37 are available with NEMA C-face motor adapters, IEC adapters or as gearmotors. The RESF37 and KESA37 stainless steel gearboxes are available with ratios up to 134.82 and

106. 38:1 respectively. Both have an input power rating of up to 3HP and an output torque rating of 1,770 lb-in.

SEW-Eurodrive www.seweurodrive.com.

864. 439.8792 High-output Power Supplies 787 Series PRO Power Supplies process peaks in systems with highoutput requirements. The six-model line of three-phase power supplies offers a wide input voltage range, 24VDC output and 10A, 20A or 40A rated nominal output. In short-circuit conditions, a TopBoost function provides 60A of additional 50ms reserve for tripping of miniature circuit breakers. A PowerBoost function offers up to 200% of rated current for up to four seconds to assist power-up of heavy loads. Line Monitor (select models) incorporates an LCD/key pad and RS232 interface with free software for monitoring and configuration of signal outputs and overcurrent behavior. Monitoring from the LCD and software via RS232 interface eliminates components such as volt/amp meters, phase monitoring devices and operational hour meters. On-unit LEDs indicate errors and an optional LCD screen provides current, voltage-output and line-monitoring information.

Wago Corp. www.wago.us

800. 346.7245 Flexible Benchtop Automation Platform Centered around the new Orbitor microplate mover and powered by the vendor’s Momentum 2.0 laboratory workflow software, a new platform for benchtop automation offers highly advanced user control and standardized real-time, data-driven decision making. This combination of robotics, peripherals and scheduling software is well-suited to small, flexible, automated systems or dedicated benchtop applications.

As a central mover with the ability to rotate 360 degrees, the Orbitor can connect a broad range of scientific devices. The Momentum 2.0 software facilitates predictive modeling of accelerated dynamic processing schedules, eliminating a common compromise between efficient automation usage and unpredictable system behavior.

Equipped with error management, as well as simple process design and validation, Momentum 2.0 ensures robust automation control, says the vendor.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. www.thermofisher.com

781. 622.1000 One-chip CANopen Interface The Anybus-IC family has been expanded to include an embedded single-chip CANopen interface, which is certified by the CAN user organization for conformance to the CANopen standard. In a single housing of 8cm2 in size, the module contains the company’s NP30 microprocessor with its integrated CAN controller and a full-featured CANopen slave software stack. It is said to reduce the development effort needed to design a CANopen interface by up to 70 percent. Space and power supply requirements are minimized so that even small automation devices such as barcode readers or motor starters can be economically equipped with a CANopen interface, says the vendor. The chip functions as a standard CANopen slave and supports Version 4 of the DS 301 profile. Up to 144 bytes of input data and 144 bytes of output data are permitted.

HMS Industrial Networks www.anybus.com

312. 829.0601 High Flow Rate Coriolis Meter Billed as the highest flow rate Coriolis meter available, the latest Micro Motion Elite Coriolis meter covers 10-in. To 12-in.

(DN 250-300) line sizes and can handle flow rates over 3,200 tons/hour. The meter adds to the existing 1/10-in to 8-in. (DN2- DN200) Elite line size range. It is well-suited for pipelines, ship/ rail loading and unloading, crude oil custody transfer, mud logging, marine, LNG, gas metering, and refinery blending. It has no moving parts to break or wear, delivers ±0.10% mass and volume flow liquid accuracy, ±0.0005g/cc density accuracy and ±0.35% gas flow accuracy.

Emerson Process Management www.emersonprocess.com

800. 522.6277
Billed as the first industrial touch screen bar code reader, the iVu Bar Code Reader (BCR) reads 11 industry-standard bar codes to facilitate advanced traceability—a critical strategy for ensuring highest product quality in packaging, material handling, pharmaceutical and other industrial applications. With its integrated touch screen design, the iVu BCR allows users to efficiently configure, monitor and modify an inspection on-site. The iVu BCR deciphers bar codes of varying types to verify correct content at production speeds of hundreds of parts per minute—all within a single compact, rugged package. The unit features an intuitive interface that reduces operator training time and allows first-time users to set up complex applications without a PC or external controller, says the vendor. The iVu Bar Code Reader reads industry-standard bar codes including DataMatrix (ECC 200); linear bar codes; Code 128; Code 39; Codabar; Interleaved 2 of 5; EAN-13; EAN-8; UPCE; Postnet; IMB; and Pharmacode.

Banner Engineering Corp. www.bannerengineering.com

888. 373.6767
Owmeter Overcomes Variations The Optiswirl 4070 C flowmeter is billed as a unique multivariable instrument that combines a vortex flow sensor with built-in temperature compensation and optionally available integrated pressure in a two-wire configuration. The Optiswirl 4070 C is an all-in-one product designed to deliver accurate measurement of standard volumetric and mass flow of conductive and non-conductive liquids, gases and vapors, even in applications that are prone to pressure and temperature fluctuations. The unit features a non-wearing, fully welded stainless steel structure that is highly resistant to corrosion, as well as high pressures and temperatures. An Intelligent Signal Processing System (ISP) allows for stable flow readings while eliminating noise and spurious frequencies in the process.

Krohne Inc. www.KROHNE.com/northamerica

800. FLOWING Flexible Flat-panel Monitor The FPM-5191G flat-panel industrial monitor features an XGA TFT LCD, NEMA4/IP65- compliant flat-sealed front panel, direct VGA and DVI-D video inputs and front-accessible USB port. It is available in an optional resistive touch screen version. With multiple standard power inputs, including an attached 12VDC adapter and 10-30VDC input with Phoenix power-in connector, the monitor provides not only 110-220VAC input, but a wide range of VDC input. It supports panel, wall, or VESA mounting.

Advantech Corp., Industrial Automation Group www.advantech.com

800. 205.7940 Software Adds Machine Capabilities The vendor’s latest update to its shop-floor execution system software includes a variety of new features and functions.

Besides the basic employee time-tracking features, the package now has a machinemonitoring software module and can produce machine-specific measurements in real time such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and drill-down detail. This MES provides shopfloor data collection and now has added automated quality measures direct from external sources such as weigh scales.

Production management is enhanced with additional rework features and alarms/reminders for under-reporting of expected quantities. The software contains various features that continue the vendor’s track record of building easy-to-use touch screen floor interfaces.

Factivity Inc. www.factivity.com

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Industrial PVC Cable Tolerates Flexing Series XM flexible control cable relies on a cost-effective new PVC formulation that overcomes previous issues associated with PVC jackets to enable continuous flexing without cracking or degradation in strenuous industrial applications such as high-speed pick-and-place robotic systems, automated material handling equipment, conveyors and transfer shuttles. Available in wire sizes from 18 AWG to 8 AWG and up to 65 conductors, oiland sunlight-resistant XM cables have a dynamic temperature range from -5°C to +90°C. They are approved to a wide range of standards that includes UL Types TC-ER, MTW, and WTTC and CSA AWM I/II A/B FT4. The cables are available unshielded or with a braid shield for electrically noisy environments.

Conductors are red, blue, or black to match industrystandard color coding for AC and DC circuits.

Alpha Wire www.alphawire.com

800. 52.ALPHA Rugged, Miniature Photoelectric Sensors O7 Series miniature photoelectric sensors measure only 20x15x9mm and are highly durable for industrial automation applications. The sensors’ small light spot and narrow light cone enable them to detect small objects over long distances. The O7 Series sensors are designed with fixed sensing ranges—no adjustments needed—to enable simple plug-and-play installation. A visible red light beam can be positioned for easy set-up and target alignment. The family of O7 sensors includes diffuse sensors with background suppression that are available with 30-, 50- or 100-mm ranges; polarized retro-reflective models with a 1-meter range; and thru-beam pairs with a 1.5 meter range.

The sensors feature a pre-wired cable with M8 Pico connector. List price for O7 Series photoelectrics starts at $87.

Ifm efector inc. www.ifmefector.com

800. 441.8246
Read Blurred/Damaged Barcodes The DataMan 100 QL and 200 QL fixed-mount readers offer best-in-class 1D barcode reading performance, says the vendor. The readers feature 1DMax, a new 1D code reading algorithm designed to read blurred or damaged codes and to successfully handle quiet-zone violations that can occur when codes are printed close to the edge of a label. In addition, a software upgrade enables users to read 2D Data Matrix codes or QR codes as well as 1D barcodes if application needs change. A set-up tool includes an image archiving feature that enables users to store images of read failures and download them to a PC in order to diagnose the root cause of a problem. In addition, a new software version, DataMan 3.5, adds 1DMax for best-in-class 1D barcode reading, leverages a new industrial USB driver for indestructible USB connections, and adds Ethernet/IP with Add-On-Profile support for DataMan 200 models.

Cognex Corp. www.cognex.com

877. 264.6391
Compact, Low-cost Flow Switch With a space-saving design incorporating advanced electronics, the Model FS10A Flow Switch/ Monitor is billed as the nextgeneration, lowest-cost solution for continuously verifying flows within liquid or gas process analyzer sampling systems. A small, lightweight instrument featuring low-flow sensitivity and a choice of electronic outputs, the FS10A’s precision flow sensor element has no moving parts. Unlike capillary bypass flowmeters and controllers, this flow switch has no cavities, orifices or dead-legs that can trap fluids and lead to contaminated samples. The instrument’s wetted parts are corrosion-resistant 316L stainless steel with Hastelloy-C sensor tips. The flow range in air is from 0.1 SCFH to 20 SCFH (50 cc/min to 10,000 cc/min), and the flow range in water is 0.001 GPM to 0.03 GPM (4 cc/min to 100 cc/min). It accommodates wide turndowns with a ratio up to 100:1. The switch output can be either an open collector (transistor) or a 1A relay settable for NO or NC operation. The switch settings are user programmable for trip control of hysteresis and time delay.

Fluid Components International www.fluidcomponents.com

800. 854.1993
Compact, Low-cost Flow Switch With a space-saving design incorporating advanced electronics, the Model FS10A Flow Switch/ Monitor is billed as the nextgeneration, lowest-cost solution for continuously verifying flows within liquid or gas process analyzer sampling systems. A small, lightweight instrument featuring low-flow sensitivity and a choice of electronic outputs, the FS10A’s precision flow sensor element has no moving parts. Unlike capillary bypass flowmeters and controllers, this flow switch has no cavities, orifices or dead-legs that can trap fluids and lead to contaminated samples. The instrument’s wetted parts are corrosion-resistant 316L stainless steel with Hastelloy-C sensor tips. The flow range in air is from 0.1 SCFH to 20 SCFH (50 cc/min to 10,000 cc/min), and the flow range in water is 0.001 GPM to 0.03 GPM (4 cc/min to 100 cc/min). It accommodates wide turndowns with a ratio up to 100:1. The switch output can be either an open collector (transistor) or a 1A relay settable for NO or NC operation. The switch settings are user programmable for trip control of hysteresis and time delay.

Fluid Components International www.fluidcomponents.com

800. 854.1993