I/O modules
Opto 22: New I/O modules address the demands of specialty and low-cost applications, including dry contact monitoring, temperature control and mixed voltage. GRV-IDCSW-12 (discrete input, 12 channels, DC contact switch status) monitors the open/ closed status of dry contact switches, and provides the necessary excitation voltage to power the circuit. This module is designed for monitoring distributed IT equipment, benchtop analyzers, motor run/stop relays, or any device that offers only a dry contact for status. GRV-IVI-12 (analog voltage input, 12 channels, ±1.25 to ±160 V, channel-to-channel isolation): With 12 isolated channels, each configurable to one of eight ranges from ±1.25 to ±160 V, this module eliminates the need to segregate I/O signals over multiple modules, providing cost and space reduction for mixed voltage applications. GRV-IRTD-8 (analog input, 8 channels, temperature/RTD or resistor) increases options for accuracy and I/O density in temperature applications. It provides 8 channels for 2- and 3-wire RTD inputs, with a maximum range of –200 to 850°C. Users can take advantage of multiple fixed.
Motor controller integrates safety
Rockwell: Manufacturers can now install more of their control hardware on machines instead of in cabinets to simplify their production environments. The new Allen-Bradley ArmorStart ST distributed motor controllers with integrated safety can be mounted directly on a machine, allowing users to implement functional safety with fewer components. The ArmorStart ST with integrated safety is the first networked safety enabled On-Machine 11. 2019
RJ45/RJ45 Ethernet portfolio
Balluff: Offering a variety of industrial cable jacket types, a new RJ45/RJ45 Ethernet portfolio delivers increased durability for connectivity in manufacturing environments. Balluff offers three main cable jackets: PVC (polyvinyl chloride) – the most common jacket type with high moisture resistance; PUR (polyurethane) – good resistance against abrasion, oil and ozone and; TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) – highly flexible and resistant to aging in sunlight, UV and ozone. Additionally, the portfolio offers Ethernet in five different colors — red, orange, green, royal blue, and teal — to help maintenance and IT teams troubleshoot and diagnose network issues. The colored cables allow companies to create a reference for quick recognition of the connection type. For example, runs between managed and local unmanaged switches could use orange cables; teal cables could be used to connect field-level devices like sensors and I/O, while red cables could be used to connect robots in the work cell and the local switch. With multiple colors and jacket materials, Balluff helps companies implement an Ethernet network to meet their reliable, real-time communication needs, while surviving the harsh conditions of an industrial environment.
Wireless communication devices
Beckhoff: A new IP 66-rated CU8210-M001 cabinet dome protects industrial WLAN and mobile communication components. The new CU8210 series WLAN and mobile devices establish reliable wireless communication via the USB port of an Industrial PC. They also provide all necessary physical protection for components that
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solution designed to integrate into AllenBradley Logix controllers and programmed using Studio 5000 software. Using one network via EtherNet/IP and one software tool helps streamline light and heavy industry applications. The ArmorStart ST motor controllers offer safety ratings of up to PLe/SIL3 and Cat 4. They also have built-in safe torque-off, which removes rotational power to the motor but not the drive. This can help keep workers safe and improve uptime by allowing for faster start-ups after safety demands are made. It can also reduce wear caused by repetitive start-ups.
stick out of control cabinets. As a result, wide-ranging applications can benefit from reliable and powerful wireless connections to the machine controller without using attenuation-prone antenna cables. The C8210-M001 cabinet domes support efficient and globally usable wireless solutions for PC-based control technology when combined with the appropriate CU8210-D00x USB-2.0 sticks from Beckhoff for WLAN and 4G mobile communication. Designed for industrial WLAN and mobile communication components, the cabinet dome boasts an IP 66 protection rating when installed. The components inside the housing dome, such as the USB-2.0 stick for wireless connection, are completely protected against physical contact, dust and moisture in industrial environments. The cabinet dome can therefore be mounted both in the panel of the control cabinet and also directly on the machine or outside of control cabinets.
WireNET portfolio
Belden: A new versatile portfolio is comprised of cables, connectivity and hardware for end-to-end Local Area Networks. Applications include Ethernet BASE-T protocols from 1G to the upcoming 2.5G and 5G, and up to 10G; along with multimedia applications such as HDBaseT. Belden offers a networking solution for Category 5e/6/6A/ 7/7A UTP and shielded systems including a comprehensive cable managed OS2 and OM3/4 fiber portfolio. The new WireNET portfolio covers a range of cables, connectivity and hardware that can
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