Inside Automation #01 2010

ISSUE 01 2010

Cost effective controller with extended capabilities see page 3

INTRODUCING THE BRUSHED D.C. FAMILY!

PRICE OFFER FROM SCHÖNBUCH ELECTRONIC

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New gauge – enhanced capabilities Tecsis are launching the new S4635 range of switch gauges to replace the current 3125 range.

P r i ce an d s e r v i ce – a w i n n i n g c o m b i n a t i on !

The new gauges have a number of features giving them more flexibility in applications for example; control and monitoring of gas distribution systems, fire extinguishing systems and drink dispensers (gas pressure regulator). old

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Welcome to the 1st issue of Inside Automation for 2010 - once again packed with new and innovative automation products from the world class manufacturers we represent.

It goes without saying that the products we offer are priced competitively – we simply wouldn’t survive otherwise.

However we also believe that there are other factors which can further reduce the overall cost of purchase for our customers: Broad and deep product range = reduce the number of suppliers you need

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Well trained and competent staff = the right solution for your application Efficient logistics = the right product delivered on time However, we are always looking for ways to improve our products and service so please send any feedback or comments you may have to me at richard.armstrong@uk.oem.se or telephone me directly on 0116 284 6701.

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Richard Armstrong Managing Director

Publisher OEM Automatic Ltd Editor Anne Massey Graphic design Byrån + Yarwood Associates Printer Abbotts, Lutterworth Circulation 15,078 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

• Dial scale range increased means improved readability • Setting adjustable on site • One or two adjustable switch points (NC/NO) • Plastic or stainless steel case • Dial size 40mm, 50mm and 60 mm

INFO For more information please contact Neil Bailey FREEphone 0800 7313187 or e-mail neil.bailey@uk.oem.se

Cost effective controller with extended capabilities The new eCAL temperature and process controller offers a cost effective, compact solution complete with additional functionality not usually found on units in this price range.

The improved aesthetic design with ultra bright LED display means the unit is clearly visible and easy to program. The reduced depth of only 70mm allows installation in confined spaces and is ideal for retrofit / upgrade applications.

Other features include a programmable function key and profiler with 2 programs of up to 16 segments. The built in alarms and diagnostics provide advance warnings that preventative maintenance is required helping reduce costly machine downtime.

Input

Typical applications • Industrial ovens • Incubator • Lab equipment • Bag sealers • Sterilisers • Fluid baths • Chillers

• Packaging machines • Dryers • Plastic extrusion machines • Food & beverage machines

Outputs

• Universal input for Thermocouple, PT100 or Linear DC sensors

• Output types: relay, SSR drive or linear DC • 2 or 3 fixed outputs

Alarms and Diagnostics

Programmer function

• Two Absolute or deviation alarms – high, low or band

• 2 Profiles of up to 16 segments

• Loop Alarm

• Auto holdback function – guaranteed soak

• Delay timer

• Clear on-screen status messages 'alm’

• Ramp, dwell, step, events, loop

• Relay life monitor

• Function button for profiler control (run, hold, stop, reset)

• High ambient temperature warning

Communications or networking

Control

• RS485 Modbus RTU communications option

• PID or ON/Off control • ‘Heat’ or ‘Heat/Cool’ operation • Manual or auto pre-tune

Typical applications

INFO For more information please contact Paul Adkins on FREEphone 0800 7313186 or e-mail paul.adkins@uk.oem.se

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Namur price offer Schönbuch Electronic is a leading German manufacturer of industrial sensors with over 30 years’ experience.

In addition to the standard range of inductive proximity sensors Schönbuch are also able to offer a full range of Namur type sensors. These are intended to be used with either galvanic isolator barriers or intrinsically safe input modules therefore allowing them to be used in certain hazardous location environments.

For a limited time only we are able to offer the following Namur inductive sensors at special net prices: This price is subject to a minimum order of 5pcs.

Offer is valid until the 31st May 2010

Part number

Description

Offer Price Each

ICAA 0808 Namur Inductive Sensor M8 Flush mountable

£26.00

INAA 0808 Namur Inductive Sensor M8 Non-Flush mountable

£26.00

IBAT 1208 Namur Inductive Sensor M12 Flush mountable

£26.00

INAT 1208 Namur Inductive Sensor M12 Non-Flush mountable

£26.00

IBAT1808 Namur Inductive Sensor M18 Flush mountable

£26.00

INAT 1808 Namur Inductive Sensor M18 Non-Flush mountable

£26.00

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IBAT 3008 Namur Inductive Sensor M30 Flush mountable

£26.00

INAT 3008 Namur Inductive Sensor M30 Non-Flush mountable

£26.00

For more information please contact Gareth Ford on FREEphone 0800 7313186 or e-mail gareth.ford@uk.oem.se

Watch those fingers!

Gelbau’s patented rubber safe-edge is ideal for protection against crushing or trap points on powered doors, gates, guards and scissor lifts. OEM can produce custom made assemblies, usually built to specification and shipped to the customer, within 1-2 days.

The rubber profile is made up of two sections of copper wire cored conductive rubber and a non conductive insulating rubber. By pressing these together a short circuit is created; this is monitored by a resistance evaluator constantly ‘looking’ for a known resistance value.

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Conductive Rubber Copper cores

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Highly flexible pressure sensitive resistive safe-edge Monitored for open and short circuit Simple assembly & fitting Many styles to suit most applications Manual / automatic reset on controllers Very durable 4 colours available IP67 sealing

For more information please contact Martin Illston on FREEphone 0800 7313186 or e-mail martin.illston@uk.oem.se

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Introducing the brushed D.C. family!

From carefully selected suppliers we have a programme of brushed D.C motors available from 1W to 235W as either motor only options or fitted to a wide range of gearboxes providing torque up to 90Nm at slow speeds.

Coupled with simple ON/OFF DC motor drives to full featured 4Q programmable PWM controllers we offer complete motor and drive solutions to meet today’s machine builder demands. Please contact us with your application and we will help with specifying the solution.

- 12/48Vdc

- 12/48Vdc

- Output power up to 95W, S1 duty

- Output power up to 235W, S1 duty

- Motor only or geared motor options

- Motor only or geared motor options

- Spur, planetary or worm gears available

- Worm gears available with/without hall effect sensors

- Up to 25Nm torque nominal

- Up to 25Nm torque nominal

- 0.36 – 5800 rpm

- 22 – 4600 rpm

- For use with 12/24Vdc motors - Up to 25A continuous/ 50A peak - 1 quad speed controller up to full featured 4 quad drives - PWM speed control - 12/24Vdc - Output power up to 150W, S1 duty

- Adjustable current limit, ramp times & load compensation - Potentiometer or 0-10V inputs

- IP65 as standard - Co-axial, planetary or worm gears available - Up to 90Nm torque nominal - 1.6 – 432 rpm

INFO For more information please contact Nik Page on FREEphone 0800 7313189 or e-mail nik.page@uk.oem.se

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Panel meters programmable with free software The new N24 / N25 series are the latest generation of digital panel meters from Lumel that offer a cost effective solution, with ultra bright, red LED display that is ideal for applications requiring clear visibility of the displayed value.

Using free software that can be download from the Lumel website and a USB – RS485 converter it is possible to programme parameters such as the scaling factor, decimal place and averaging time. Alternatively the meters can be supplied pre configured with your exact requirements including the symbol of your displayed value type printed on the front bezel.

The meters have IP65 front panel protection and are available with inputs suitable for connection to most voltage, current, temperature and resistance signals.

• Ultra bright red LED display • Programmable with free software • 4 or 5 digit • IP65

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• Wide range of input options

For more information please contact Paul Adkins on FREEphone 0800 7313186 or e-mail paul.adkins@uk.oem.se

Versatile DC motors from DOGA Alongside the popular worm drive gear motors from Doga, their gear-less motor only programme continues to develop.

From a wide and deep range the gear-less motor solution opens up more power transmission options to machine designers.

• Compact and quiet • Speeds from 500 to 6000 rpm • 12 and 24VDC up to 0.8 Nm nominal torque • Up to 4 Nm start up torque • From 50 to 95mm diameter • Customised version available for OEM applications

INFO For more information please contact Nik Page on FREEphone 0800 7313189 or e-mail nik.page@uk.oem.se

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Efficient speed control for high power DC motors New, from an ever-expanding range of DC control products, the Electromen EM-285 speed control gives accurate speed holding for motors up to 20A continuous rating.

49mm

38mm

As an addition to the existing EM-185 this new introduction gives the same versatility to larger DC motors.

Common features for both EM-185 & EM-285: • Stand alone speed controller

EM-185 • 3A continuous rating, 6A peak

EM-285 • 20A continuous rating, 30A peak

• Compact Panel mounting • 10 to 25Vdc (12 and 24V motors) • Variable current limit

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• Load compensation

For more information please contact Nik Page on FREEphone 0800 7313189 or e-mail nik.page@uk.oem.se

The future’s bright for counting The new Codix 560 represents a new generation of large preset counters.

This new series of preset counters features a very bright, large size 14 segment LED display. This allows easy reading from a distance even in dirty environments.

Other functions include the new cursor pad with larger buttons making it easier to use while the new scrollable help text means programming is simple and easy.

The counter can be used for pulses, time, frequency and position. It also serves as a total or batch counter making it ideal for all applications.

• Very bright 14 segment display • New cursor pad • Scrollable help text • 2 relay outputs • Scalable with various count modes

INFO For more information please contact Anthony Wrighton on FREEphone 0800 7313186 or e-mail anthony.wrighton@uk.oem.se

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Power supplies now with 2 & 3 phase input options The C-Series family of power supplies from Puls offer competitively priced units without compromising on quality, reliability and performance.

Recent additions to the family are the CT10 which has a 3 phase wide range input with 240W of output power available in 24 or 48Vdc. The CT5 requires only 2 phase connection, saving on wiring and installation costs and has 120W of output power available in 12 or 24Vdc. Common features include high efficiency, electronic inrush current limitation, active input transient filter and wide operational temperature range.

• 380-480Vac wide range input with passive power factor correction • Negligible low input inrush current on start up • 20% continuous power reserve up to 45°C • Output voltage options CT10: 24Vdc & 48Vdc • Output voltage options CT5: 12Vdc & 24Vdc

INFO For more information please contact Anthony Wrighton on FREEphone 0800 7313186 or e-mail anthony.wrighton@uk.oem.se

Enclosure range now available in 19 new sizes The Cubo S series of small to medium size thermoplastic enclosures is now available in 19 additional sizes.

The new lower depth options are particularly suited to housing electronics and all bases feature unique slots to hold PCB’s so ideal for OEM applications where saving space is an important factor.

The boxes are available in polycarbonate or ABS and with grey or transparent lids. As with all Ensto boxes a complete customisation service is available to your exact specification.

• Wide range of sizes • Plain sides or with knockouts • Polycarbonate or ABS • Integral slots for PCB’s • IP66/67 • Customisation service

INFO For more information please contact Anthony Wrighton on FREEphone 0800 7313186 or e-mail anthony.wrighton@uk.oem.se

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Rugged yet sensitive flow sensor Honsberg have a policy of combining proven mechanical products with sensors (from the electronic range) to produce a flow sensor capable of performing in demanding, rugged applications.

OMNI (Upper Unit) Features 4-20mA + 2 switch output l/min LCD display switch LED + display status

HR1MV (Lower Unit) Features max pressure 200 bar 1”-2” connections, 10–150 l/min Oil viscosity up to 200 cSt

One recent customer request was for a lubrication monitor on a large quarry machine that required the combination of tough flow switch capabilities (HR1MV) together with an electronic output and local display (OMNI).

Applications range from lubrication systems monitoring on quarry equipment and off-shore applications and the OMNI-HD2K for machine tool and large gear box oil flow where the viscosity can change with temperature fluctuations.

INFO For more information please contact Neil Bailey FREEphone 0800 7313187 or e-mail neil.bailey@uk.oem.se

Pressure switch proves its longevity The 0159 from Suco has an external adjustment screw that allows the set point to be changed without the need to remove the connector. This means adjustments can be made under operating conditions.

• 0.2 to 100 bar setting range (200 bar system pressure) diaphragm

• 2A at 24Vdc, 0.2A at 220Vac resistive load

• 10 to 400 bar setting range (600 bar system pressure) piston

• 2A at 24Vdc, 1A at 220Vac inductive load

• Integral connector IP65

• Atex version available

• G¼ internal thread Typical applications include: Product test machines Hydraulic production presses Prototyping new machine systems Applications where it is necessary to change the pressure setting on a regular basis

INFO For more information please contact Neil Bailey FREEphone 0800 7313187 or e-mail neil.bailey@uk.oem.se

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LED beacons are proven in harsh outdoor applications The N series of steady / flashing LED beacons are being used extensively in harbour facilities throughout Europe to indicate special operating / bad weather conditions on container spreader cranes. They can also be found on vehicles within the facility thanks to the 12-24V ac/dc supply option.

Typically replacing older style rotating mirror / strobe beacons they offer improved performance and longer lifetime. This is achieved through high IP rating and excellent resistance to shock and vibration resulting in a significant reduction in repair / maintenance costs.

The unit is available in six different colours as well as a multi-colour version and are ideal for any applications requiring a highly visible, weather proof LED beacon.

• Dia. 90mm LED beacons • Steady or flashing • Shock & vibration proof • Weather proof IP65

INFO For more information please contact Anthony Wrighton on FREEphone 0800 7313186 or e-mail anthony.wrighton@uk.oem.se

Compact and economical slip ring Kübler is launching a new generation of slip rings onto the market that combine technical innovation with product quality and compact size.

Slip rings can be used to transmit electrical power, signals or data (pneumatic or hydraulic on request) from a stationary to a rotating platform.

The slip rings are designed to incorporate all of Kübler’s high standards: • High vibration resistance • Long service life • Individually replaceable brush rings • Long maintenance cycles The units are simple to handle and maintain with sturdy connections as well as the individually replaceable brush rings.

They are used in many diverse industry sectors such as plastic injection moulding machinery, video surveillance CCTV equipment, cranes, rotary tables etc

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INFO For more information please contact Gareth Ford on FREEphone 0800 7313186 or e-mail gareth.ford@uk.oem.se

Fast, simple and secure Introducing the Ultra-Lock connection system; discover how the push-to-lock technology can eliminate your downtime, increase your productivity and lower your costs.

The Brad® Ultra-Lock® connector system is a new series of integrated distribution boxes and cordsets based on an innovative “push-lock” operating principal. Users simply push down to connect, and pull to disconnect.

For assemblers and installers the unique thread-less design of the UltraLock connector system provides faster, easier installation than traditional threaded connectors resulting in higher productivity, less worker fatigue and reduced labour costs.

Ultra-Lock connectors have built-in reliability creating a repeatable IP69K seal that can withstand wash-downs up to 1500 psi with one push.

Remarkably simple and fast!

• Just ‘push down’ to connect and ‘pull up’ to disconnect • There’s no twisting or turning like standard threaded connectors • Installation time is reduced by 90%

INFO For more information please contact Gareth Ford on FREEphone 0800 7313186 or e-mail gareth.ford@uk.oem.se

Need to detect position in a harsh environment?

If you require position monitoring in dirty or tough applications Mechan’s non-contact magnetic safety switches could be the answer. These environments can take their toll and often sensors can struggle to perform reliably.

All Mechan switches are fully encapsulated to IP67 standard making it virtually impossible for any dirt, dust or water to penetrate the switch (or actuator) body. This coupled with the reliable magnetic switching system and typical 8-10mm switching distance makes them ideal for wet or dusty environments.

Tamperproof (electronically coded) versions are also available for situations where added security is required.

• 10mm operating distance • IP67

• ABS plastic or stainless steel housing

• Electronically coded option

• LED indication option

• Connector versions available

INFO For more information please contact Martin Illston on FREEphone 0800 7313186 or e-mail martin.illston@uk.oem.se

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