issue 3 2011
New guide for industrial connectors
OEM and Buehler Motor join forces
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New Delcon catalogue New partnership with Technosoft SA page 6
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MD’s comment
Tailor made cables SAB Bröckskes has many years experience in the production of cable where they specialise in the manufacturing of tailor made hybrid solutions. SAB offer the customer a bespoke solution with all of their requirements whilst also removing any unnecessary features of their current cable. Using this method the customer gets a cable that is both competitive in price and high in quality.
N e w s u p pl i e r s ! N e w p ro d u c t s ! N e w c a t a l o g u e s ! Although we only recently started to work with SAB Bröckskes cables we are already providing our customers with cost effective solutions to their special cable applications. A particular advantage with SAB is the possibility to make short production runs. We are also excited and proud to announce new partnerships with Buehler Motor and Technosoft. Buehler supply top quality motors to many of the world’s blue chip OEM’s and Technosoft provide ‘state of the art’ motion control products. Also in this issue you are able to request completely new catalogues from two of our long term partners Delcon (special solid state relays) and Molex (Brad and mPm industrial connectors). Both catalogues have been produced by us but in close collaboration with Delcon and Molex to give you up to date technical and ordering information. We are always looking for ways to improve our products and service. With this in mind please send any feedback or comments you may have to me at richard.armstrong@uk.oem.se or telephone me directly on 0116 2846701.
• Custom cables are often both cheaper and technically a better solution than a standard cable • By combining several separate cables into one special cable, space and installation time is saved, whilst decreasing the number of items stored • Small minimum production runs and fast delivery times • Customised harness solutions
Richard Armstrong Managing Director
Publisher OEM Automatic Ltd Editor Anne Massey Graphic design Byrån + Yarwood Associates Printer Circulation 16,753 Contact details OEM Automatic Ltd Whiteacres Cambridge Road Whetstone, Leicester LE8 6ZG Tel 0116 2849900 Fax 0116 2841721 Internet www.oem.co.uk information@uk.oem.se 2
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For more information please contact Daniel Rudkin on FREEphone 0800 7313184 or e-mail daniel.rudkin@uk.oem.se
OEM and Buehler Motor join forces
OEM Automatic is pleased to announce our appointment as a UK distribution partner with Buehler Motor. Buehler Motor manufactures a standard stock programme with short lead times along with custom made solutions with DC & BLDC motors and geared motors. With 1600 employees in eight locations over three continents they manufacture high quality products with on time deliveries.
Buehler Motor today supplies products into the automotive sector, medical, pharmaceutical and care aid sectors along with industrial solutions, e.g. in building and industrial automation applications.
Please request a copy of our catalogue using the back page.
• 1.5 – 42Vdc • 0.5 – 370w • 4 – 18000rpm • 4mNm – 7000mNm
For more information please contact Nik Page on FREEphone 0800 7313189 or e-mail nik.page@uk.oem.se
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Total isolation valves (DRY)
Total isolation solenoid valves (DRY) combine the traditional valve characteristics of strength and reliability with construction materials that make them particularly suitable for the control of aggressive and/or non-contaminable fluids. The fluid is in contact only with the valve body and the isolation lever or isolation diaphragm; in this way the fluid is protected from any chemical contamination and/or thermic shock. Produced in 2/2 or 3/2 normally closed, open or universal versions plus miniaturised, silent versions and with a latching actuator. The numerous versions available, the variety of materials employed and the possibility of producing special versions make this range of solenoid valves particularly versatile, suitable for applications in the food, biotechnology, chemical/pharmaceutical and physiological/medical sectors. For more information please contact Neil Bailey on FREEphone 0800 7313187 or e-mail neil.bailey@uk.oem.se
User friendly process meter has scrolling help text The Codix 56X process meters are equipped with a practical, quick, startup guide and scrolling help text that eliminate the need to wade through detailed instruction manuals. The ultra bright LED display is easy to read and the scrolling help texts greatly simplify the set up and programming of the unit. The quick start guide is a fold out card attached to the front of the unit that can be removed and re-attached as required making onerous reading of extensive instruction manuals a thing of the past. There are three input options to allow the connection of standard analogue, temperature and strain gauge signals. The two output relays can be used for limit monitoring with adjustable hysteresis and time delays. One nice feature is that two inputs and one of the front panel buttons can be programmed to user specific requirements allowing the units to be customised to your exact application. 4
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• Ultra bright LED display • Input options for standard analogue, temperature and strain gauge signals • 2 output relays • Scrolling help text and start-up guide • Configurable front button and inputs
For more information please contact Anthony Wrighton on FREEphone 0800 7313186 or e-mail anthony.wrighton@uk.oem.se
New guide for industrial connectors
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Standard and pre-cabled DIN versions
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Circuit options available
New IP67 DIN’s
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The Industrial connector guide is a short form catalogue that contains products from Brad Harrison and mPm. The guide is designed to make choosing the most suitable connector system for your machine or application straightforward. With photographs, dimensional drawings and descriptions of the most popular connectors ®
For more information on Brad please contact Gareth Ford on FREEphone 0800 7313184 or e-mail gareth.ford@uk.oem.se
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used in industry all contained in an easy to use format. Quantities for testing, prototyping or production are in stock at OEM Automatic for next day delivery. To request your copy of this guide please complete the form on the back page of this magazine or contact us using the details below. ®
For more information on mPm please contact Neil Bailey on FREEphone 0800 7313187 or e-mail neil.bailey@uk.oem.se
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New Partnership with Technosoft SA OEM Automatic is pleased to announce our appointment as the UK distribution partner for Technosoft SA. With its headquarters in Bevaix, Switzerland, Technosoft is a leading motion control technology company specialising in the development, design and manufacture of DSP motion control products and custom motion systems. Below is a brief summary of features, however please visit Technosoft’s comprehensive web site for a full rundown of capabilities and solutions www.technosoftmotion.com • DSP control of brushed DC, brushless, linear or stepping motors from the same drive
applications ranging from medical, textile, robotics to factory automation • Single or multi-axis operation (distributed intelligence) • Powerful trajectory generator with profiles, jogging, contouring • Extremely flexible and versatile motion control, with high level motion language • Easy integration with C and LabView libraries • Quick system set-up and diagnostic
• MotionChip™ – a dedicated DSP solution for motion control embedded today in a broad range of intelligent servo drive products culminating with the newly introduced iPOS line
For more information please contact Nik Page on FREEphone 0800 7313189 or e-mail nik.page@uk.oem.se
• Compact, flexible, cost-effective solutions to a large variety of motion
Customise your controls with symbols instead of text Customising pushbuttons or control stations with symbols is a great way to improve your machine making operation for your customers even easier and safer. Of course we can use text as well but it is often easier to understand what is meant using symbols. This is especially important if you export your machines all over the world as symbols can be read internationally regardless of language. Together with Baco, we can offer competitive, customised solutions to your exact specification. There is effectively no minimum order quantity and initial samples can usually be produced very quickly. In addition to special markings we can of course offer all the standard texts and symbols according to the various ISO and DIN standards. 6
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Control stations can also be supplied in non standard colours, custom marked, fitted with glands, pre cabled and fitted out to your specification including all pushbuttons, contacts and LED’s. Simply provide us with details of your requirement including suitable files of any special symbols needed and we will do the rest.
For more information please contact Anthony Wrighton on FREEphone 0800 7313186 or e-mail anthony.wrighton@uk.oem.se
Unique solid state relays offer trouble free long lifetime Delcon produce specialised solid state interface relays that utilise pulse transformer technology which gives some unique advantages over traditional electro-mechanical and opto-coupler based solid state relays. These features help ensure a long lifetime and trouble free performance in harsh industrial applications where difficult loads, noise and interference can cause big problems. Please read on for more detail about these unique relays and how they can save you money in the long-term. Problems with interference Power cables installed adjacent to signal cables, especially over long cable runs, create a capacitive effect that can cause relays to switch on or stay on after the control signal switches off. Transients in the power supply can cause damage to relays and interference from frequency inverters can provide false on/off switching. Solution Delcon relays have built-in capacitive suppression to allow safe, reliable operation even with very long cable runs. An RC circuit protects the relays from transients and high frequency interference. Problems with signaling Electrical disturbances can cause the LED indicator of relays to glow when the relay is switched off and no input signal is present. This makes it difficult to quickly diagnose faults and rectify problems. Solution The Delcon relay LED is synchronized with the output so it is impossible for it to glow without being on. The relays have good hysteresis with clearly defined on/off points for reliable operation in high noise environments.
Cost of Delcon Cost of E-Mech relay Cost of downtime
Problems with inductive loads Contactors and solenoid valves are commonly used throughout industry; there are also problematic inductive loads for electromechanical relays to handle where contacts can weld and lifetime is reduced. Solution Delcon ac output relays are rated at 3A and can switch inductive loads without any derating. Delcon dc output relays have no derating up to 24Vdc and thereafter still offer significantly less derating compared to electro-mechanical relays. Problems with high DC voltage Electro-mechanical relay contacts are significantly derated at higher dc voltages and usually require special versions that are physically bigger and take up more space. Solution Delcon dc output relay types CRA & CRA4 can switch up to 300Vdc without any derating compared to electro-mechanical relays and in a smaller package.
Changing relays is a costly business! Compared to the total system cost a relay is a relatively inexpensive component but a relay that fails in a system runs the risk of becoming the most expensive component. Choosing a relay with a shorter life span than the entire system will probably result in costly unwanted system downtime! Choosing Delcon relays for your system will improve your long term profitability. The cost of system downtime differs depending on the type of industry but is usually very expensive. If we consider only the cost of trouble shooting and replacing a faulty relay for the first time then the initial cost of choosing Delcon is already covered.
For more information please contact Anthony Wrighton on FREEphone 0800 7313186 or e-mail anthony.wrighton@uk.oem.se
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Power supply is now half the size & reduced in price! The new improved Miniline 2 family includes a 30W unit that is half the size of its predecessor and the reduction in size is matched by a reduction in price which is approximately 30% lower!
Other units in the family include 60W versions and a decoupling module for building redundant power systems.
The ML30.241 delivers 30W of output power at 24Vdc and is housed in a robust plastic housing that is only 22.5mm wide!
• 100 – 240V wide range input • 24Vdc 30W output
Other outstanding features include high efficiency up to 89.4%, wide temperature range up to +60°C without derating, high MTBF figures and long lifetime expectancy.
• Efficiency up to 89.4% • Slim line 22.5mm housing
For more information please contact Anthony Wrighton on FREEphone 0800 7313186 or e-mail anthony.wrighton@uk.oem.se
• NEC Class 2 listed
Flow sensors for water applications Display with 3 outputs
Programmable - 2 outputs
From Honsberg, OEM Automatic can now offer new options for the XF range of flow sensors whereas previously, the pressure and temperature capabilities were limited by the use of plastic parts. Honsberg has now improved the performance significantly by using brass and stainless steel and the sensors can now cope with pressures up to 100 bar and temperatures to 130°C. The measuring technique, based on a flexible stainless steel spring plate is unchanged. This measurement technology means no moving parts in contact with the medium, which provides several advantages in terms of longer life, very low pressure drop and fast response times.
Analogue output
The flow sensor is available with analog output 4-20mA, 0-10 V, frequency or PNP / NPN. Should further output options or a display be required the XF can also be combined with other Honsberg measurement systems; Omni or Flex. Technical Data • ¼ "- 1" • 16 bar (100 bar brass, Stainless Steel) • 1-80 l / min • ± 3% accuracy
Plastic
Nickel plated brass Stainless steel …150ºC
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For more information please contact Neil Bailey on FREEphone 0800 7313187 or e-mail neil.bailey@uk.oem.se
Rugged yet sophisticated Jay Electronique’s new range of radio remote control systems have been designed with flexibility in mind and can be used in a variety of industrial applications. The ergonomically shaped handheld module is both easy and comfortable to use and extremely robust. Features: • User friendly screen for look-up, selection, validation, configuration, etc. • Compact & easy to handle for one-hand control
• Configurable, intelligent bi-directional radio link exchanges information while adapting to the radio environment • Easy to maintain thanks to its diagnostic system (including on screen information and software)
• The model pictured is fully compliant with all relevant European Directives and the Emergency Stop function is certified to ‘SIL3’ as per EN61508 and performance level ‘PLe’ as per EN13849-1 and -2, the highest level of safety.
Integrated reinforced ABS and protective foam
Tough backlit screen with anti-reflection, shock-proof, antiscratching features
Seals
Navigation button
Optional IR action area limitation
Casing shaped to prevent unintentional actions
On/validation button
Emergency stop palmswitch SIL3-PLe
Carrying strap Optional «Deadman» detection and isolated worker alarm system
High capacity plug-in battery (6+4 model)
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Transmitter operator module transceiver
Unlock code
User safety
Shock proof
Water tight
Sealed USB interface for diagnostics, configuration
For more information please contact Martin Illston on FREEphone 0800 7313186 or e-mail martin.illston@uk.oem.se
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Do you have a reliable cable screen connection?
In many industrial applications signal interference immunity is often achieved through the use of screened/shielded cables. Good termination of the cable screen to ground is essential but can be problematic to achieve using standard terminals or lugs! With this in mind Contaclip has developed a wide range of screen connection clips that offer a neat, reliable clamping system while
maintaining a low resistance termination which is critical to keep noise to a minimum. Various mounting / connection options are available for cables up to 35mm2 and all provide a quick, easy, professional looking solution. A product specific brochure detailing the whole range is available upon request.
Simple spring loaded clamps that are quick to terminate and available for mounting on bus bar or directly to DIN rail
Direct mounting spring loaded clamps for non DIN rail / bus bar applications
Traditional screw down clamps for mounting on bus bar
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For more information please contact Paul Adkins on FREEphone 0800 7313186 or e-mail paul.adkins@uk.oem.se
Free configuration tool for customised enclosures OEM can offer a wide range of standard enclosure solutions from Ensto and now you can easily customise your own requirement using their free internet based configuration tool called CuboLink Lite. Just follow the 4 steps below and you can realise customised enclosures faster than ever before with accuracy assured and at a reduced price. The configuration tool offers a fast, flexible design process using proven templates and complete parts list that allow you to create specific designs easily. Step 1 Register & download CuboLink Lite from www.ensto.com & start customising your own enclosure designs.
Step 2 Submit your design and we will send you a quote with PDF, CAD & 3D files to review & approve.
Step 3 Once the order is submitted to the factory your original CAD files are automatically uploaded to the robot saving on cost and ensuring 100% accuracy to your design.
Step 4 Your completed, customised enclosure is then available for delivery and installation into your application.
For more information please contact Anthony Wrighton on FREEphone 0800 7313186 or e-mail anthony.wrighton@uk.oem.se
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