NEW PRODUCTS

Rugged Router

Abaco, abaco.com

Abaco Systems introduced the VSR8000, a rugged secure router featuring a virtual firewall. This provides a commercial off-the-shelf, line replaceable unit version of the recently launched 3U VPX VSR347D. The VSR8000 sits in a rugged and size, weight, and power optimized package. Abaco has taken its SBC347D single board computer, added a software environment, and integrated it into a package that meets qualifications including MIL-STD-810H for protection from rain, sand, and salt fog. The software architecture uses an x86 architecture processor. With eight ports of 1000Base-T, users can connect to multiple networks and devices.

Sensitive Environment Robot

Comau, comau.com

Comau introduces its new Racer-5 SE, an industrial robot designed for the settings that characterize the pharmaceutical, health and beauty, food and beverage, and electronics industries. Featuring a protective water, heat, and grease-resistant coating, the ruggedized 6-axis articulated robot has IP67 certification, high-grade ISO 5 cleanroom classification, and protection from chemical agents. It also has NSF H1 food grade lubrication, and its surface is approved for direct contact with all types of food (Reg Eu 1935/2004, Reg Eu 10/2011 and Reg Eu 1895/2005).The Racer-5 SE has a 5 kg payload and an 809 mm maximum reach.

Predictive Maintenance Monitor

Fanuc, Fanucamerica.com

Fanuc has introduced AI Servo Monitor, a new industrial Internet of Things software designed to prevent production problems before they happen. It uses artificial intelligence (AI) to predict possible failures of the drive systems for Fanuc servomotors and spindle motors. AI automatically creates a baseline model of the machine while running in a normal state. An anomaly score expresses a difference in the baseline model and the daily recorded values. On a web interface, daily data is displayed in graphs which allows users to monitor these abnormalities. Email notifications can be issued if this value exceeds the predefined thresholds. In conjunction with MT-LINKi, the monitor analyzes the daily performance of machines equipped with Fanuc CNCs. Non-Fanuc CNCs, PLCs, and various sensors can also be connected using MTConnect or OPC UA.

Frameless Servo Motors

Kollmorgen, electromate.com

Kollmorgen has released the new TBM2G series of frameless servo motors. Complementing Kollmorgen’s existing TBM and KBM series of frameless motors, the TBM2G series offers higher performance torque in a more compact package. Available in seven frame sizes with three stack lengths each for a total of 21 standard motors, these can be integrated directly into robotic joints and similar embedded equipment. Typical applications are cobots in the 3 kg to15 kg range, powered at 48 V DC and below. These motors are designed to perform at high speeds without exceeding the 80°C limit needed to safeguard humans and to prevent degradation of grease and electronic components. The TBM2G series is also available with thermal sensor options.

Azure Optimized IIoT Gateways

Moxa, moxa.com

The new AIG-300 series of IIoT (industrial Internet of Things) gateways deliver the connectivity needed to share edge data with the cloud for analytic processing and insights. The gateways leverage Arm Cortex A7 dual-core 1 GHz processors, pre-loaded Azure IoT Edge, Moxa ThingsPro Edge software, and I/O options for Ethernet, CAN, RS-232/422/485, USB, and four digital interfaces. Built industrial-grade, its DIN-rail enclosure is made from SECC steel, and meets Class I, Division 2 and ATEX hazardous location standards. The gateway features an IP30 environment rating, IEC 600068-2 shock and vibration requirements, and an operating temperature range of -40° to 70° C. AIG-300 gateways can be maintained to ensure continuous availability with resume file transmission, over-the-air software upgrading, and secure boot for prevention of software-injection attacks. These gateways are equipped with built-in recovery functions that automatically roll back to the previous stable version of the firmware.

Factory Drive Recorder

Omron, automation.omron.com

The Omron Factory Drive Recorder combines Omron’s industrial camera line with Omron’s new Event Capture software. Compatible with the Omron M Series cameras, the Factory Drive Recorder can record video up to 5 minutes before and after a designated maintenance incident based on a variety of triggers. It can also monitor up to eight cameras on a single system. Four trigger methods are used to prompt recording: Time based, motion detection, master image comparison, and trigger sensor. It is compatible with the M Series GigE Vision and the M Series USB3 Vision. These cameras feature resolutions from 0.4 to 20 MP, frame rates as high as 527 FPS, and Sony Pregius sensors with Global Shutter.

DIN Rail Wireless Transmitter

SignalFire, Signal-fire.com

SignalFire Wireless Telemetry has added the new DIN Ranger to its family of sensorto-cloud cellular data transmission products. This new DIN-rail mountable DC powered version of the Ranger can be used with existing power and panel boxes, allowing addition of remote monitoring capabilities to existing systems—including pulling data from Modbus devices. The DIN Ranger requires less than 2.5mA of external DC power. The DIN Ranger integrates with Modbus RTU devices to offer an always on, bi-directional connection with cloud applications over cell networks. SignalFire’s Ranger products use the open MQTT/Sparkplug standard. While the Ranger can come bundled with a SIM card and its SignalFire Cloud web application, a hardware-only option is also available.

Extended Reach Robot

Yaskawa, motoman.com

Yaskawa Motoman’s new GP70L is a multi-purpose robot with a 2732 mm horizontal reach, 4715 mm vertical reach, 0.05 mm repeatability, and can handle up to a 70 kg payload. The robot’s design allows access to parts in tight spots and facilitates close placement of robots for high-density work cells. A wide wrist motion range eliminates potential interference with fixtures. A single cable connects the manipulator to the controller and a cable installation tube facilitates fieldbus routing through the S-axis. The GP70L can be floor-mounted and has an IP67-rated wrist and an IP54 body standard. It is controlled by the YRC1000 controller and does not require a transformer for input voltages ranging from 380V AC to 480V AC.