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Devices for edge of network computing
WAGO wago.us
The Edge Controller and Edge Computer are devices for edge of network computing and provide low latency control and simplifi ed connection with Cloud-based services. They provide multiple interfaces for connection to fi eld devices and monitors. The Edge Controller (752-8303/800-002) is suitable for edge of network applications where deterministic PLC control can be combined with machine learning, data aggregation, Cloud services, predictive maintenance, and other analytic algorithms. It allows users to run high-speed and complex applications with its quad-core processor and applications through Docker Containers with its Linux-based real-time operating system. This controller supports e!COCKPIT runtime for industrial control and visualizations via onboard HTML-5 webserver and industrial protocols such as MODBUS, Ethernet/IP adapter, EtherCAT, and BACnet. IIoT protocols such as MQTT, OPC UA, and Sparkplug are also supported.
LVIT miniature inductive linear position sensor
Alliance Sensors Group alliancesensors.com
The LZ-13 series LVITs are contactless devices designed for OEM, factory automation, or assembly machinery applications where space is a premium. These miniature LVITs are o ered in nominal full scale ranges from 2.5 to 300 mm (0.1 to 12-in.) with their electronics built into the sensor body, eliminating the need for separate signal conditioning. The sensor has a 12.7 mm (0.50-in.) outside diameter stainless steel body with a 1-m long axial cable for I/O connections. The 4.75 mm (0.187-in.) diameter through-bore of an LZ-13 provides clearance for its 4 mm (0.156-in.) diameter stainless steel target rod and also means that these sensors will not be damaged by mechanical overstroking.
LZ-13 Features: • LVIT Technology (Linear Variable Inductance Transducer) • Contactless operation prevents wearout from dithering or rapid cycling • Excellent stroke-to-body-length ratio • Full Scale ranges from 2.5 to 300 mm (0.1 to 12-in.) • Through-bore design eliminates mechanical overstroking damage • DC in / DC out operation with built-in electronics • Proprietary SenSet fi eld adjustable range scaling
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Micro brakes for small, precise equipment applications
Miki Pulley mikipulley-us.com
Fast braking response in small, precision torque applications is the primary benefi t of these Micro Brakes. Where high-performance braking for small motion control applications is required, these Micro Brakes provide the solution. The ultra-compact brake design has a stator with integrated mounting fl ange, proprietary composite friction liner, and armature complete with ring plate spring and hub. Field proven, these Micro Brakes halt rotation mechanically by using an electromagnetic fi eld to connect friction surfaces, thus creating mechanical resistance. With a fast response, the brake’s armature engages the stator when the coil is energized. A constant-force plate spring transfers torque to the rotating brake body halting all motion.
Larger stepper motors
AutomationDirect Automationdirect.com
AutomationDirect has added new SureStep motors, now available in NEMA 42 frame sizes. Six new motor sizes are available with single or dual shafts. These twelve models extend the torque range of the SureStep line up to 4532 oz-in. The mating extension cables are available in 6, 10, and 20-ft lengths, and an encoder adapter plate option allows the attachment of CUI Devices AMT132/AMT332 encoders and US Digital E6 encoders. The online Stepper System selector has been updated to include these new NEMA 42 models and will guide users through the selection of a stepper motor and all the compatible system components.
binder binder-usa.com
binder USA has introduced control cabinet feed-throughs for their M12 and M12 Power connectors (Series 713, 813, 814, 823, and 824). These fl exible feed-throughs enable the dependable fl ow of signals, data, and electrical power between modules in the control cabinet and automation components in the fi eld. The combination of plug or socket and coding on each connection side supports various confi gurations, including the complex implementations found in Industry 4.0 smart factories. binder’s M12 and M12 Power connectors allow signal, data, and supply cables to be connected using circular connectors of the same series. The feed-throughs are equipped with an M12 locking thread and an M16 mounting thread. Compact, rugged, and cost-e ective, they are indispensable components for robust M12 connectivity.
Highlights: • binder M12 series: 713, 813, 814, 823, and 824 • Coding: A, S, K, L, and T • Pins: 3 to 8, depending on the coding • Degree of protection: IP67
Photoelectric sensor family with IO-Link
Carlo Gavazzi GavazziOnline.com
This new sensor series o ers the most functionality in a single photoelectric sensor on the market. Endless confi gurations, preventative maintenance capabilities, and special application functions provide users with unparalleled and groundbreaking fl exibility for their applications. These sensors now have four special application functions preprogrammed into them, Speed and Length, Pattern Recognition, Divider/ Counter, and Object and Gap Monitoring functions. Each has been developed to optimize common industry applications through design simplifi cation, fl exible confi gurations, and ease of maintenance/troubleshooting. The new PD30 IO-Link Series of photoelectric sensors were specifi cally designed for fl exible and intelligent sensing allowing accurate detection of objects with various sizes, shapes, and surfaces. With a wide range of sensing modes (di use-refl ective, retro-refl ective, polarized refl ective, retrorefl ective PointSpot, background suppression, background suppression PointSpot, and foreground suppression), emitters (infrared or visible red), and housings (plastic or stainless steel), these sensors are ready for any industry.
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Helix and wedge conveyors
Dorner dornerconveyors.com
The FlexMove fl exible chain conveyor platform is designed for e ective horizontal and vertical product movement on a continuous run driven by a single gearmotor when fl oor space is limited. FlexMove Helix Conveyors allow for tight turns and a small footprint, providing facilities with greater fl exibility in layout for applications such as accumulation, bu ering, cooling product, and more. The FlexMove Helix Conveyor’s infeed and outfeed can be positioned at any height or angle; custom infeed and outfeed lengths allow the conveyor to extend beyond the spiral, reducing the number of conveyors required. When a product needs to be held in place with more security while moving up and down steep inclines, the Helix Wedge is the answer. The Helix Wedge conveys product by gripping both of its sides to move it in a smooth, e cient manner. Helix conveyors feature continuous 360° turns for moving product up or down in a vertical space.
Four axis YY’ZZ’ linear motor-driven stage
H2W Technologies h2wtech.com
The Four-Axis Gantry (YY’ZZ’) is a four-axis positioning stage that consists of two SRS-007-03-006-01 brushless linear motor stages, each vertically mounted to two independently moving horizontal linear axis. It is suitable for applications that require multiple independent motions on a single travel plane. Each horizontal linear axis uses a BLDM-D04 H2W brushless linear motor to generate a continuous/peak force of 16.5 lbs. [73.6 N]/49.0 lbs. [220 N] with each moving table capable of a total stroke length of 47.1-in. [1196 mm]. Each moving table has an independent non-contact 1.0-micron resolution encoder head reading a single encoder scale allowing for precise positioning and is guided by a rigid recirculating ball linear bearing block sharing a single linear bearing rail.
Each vertical axis (SRS-007-03-006-01) uses a BLDM-B04 H2W brushless linear motor to generate a continuous/peak force of 6.2 lbs. [27.8 N]/18.7 lbs. [83.3 N] with a total stroke length of 7.0-in. [177.8 mm]. The non-contact 1.0-micron resolution encoder allows for precise positioning. A rigid recirculating ball linear bearing guides it.
3D camera
IDS ids-imaging.com
The Ensenso S10 D camera is equipped with a 1.6 MP Sony sensor and operates on a laserbased 3D process. A narrow-band infrared laser projector creates a high-contrast dot pattern — even on objects with di cult surfaces or in low-light environments. The camera’s laser point triangulation is accelerated by a neural network and enables reliable mapping of the captured pattern points to the hard-coded positions of the projection. This results in robust and geometrically precise 3D data with high depth accuracy. At object distances of 50 cm, the maximum deviation is only 0.6 mm. At full projector power, the Ensenso S10 3D system achieves up to 20 point clouds per second with consistently high quality and resolution. With a rugged zinc die-cast housing, a 60° fi eld of view, and a working range of 0.5 to 3 meters, the 3D camera can be used universally and is suitable for industrial applications with high-cost e ciency.
HSMT spring-loaded pins
Mill-Max mill-max.com/PR702
These horizontal surface-mount (HSMT) spring-loaded pins are designed for making low-profi le connections parallel to the board surface. These spring-loaded pins have plunger travel in line with the board surface, making them suitable for end-to-end board connections in assemblies with restrictive height requirements. This family of HSMT spring-loaded pins o ers rated travel options from .0195 (0.50 mm) to .059-in. (1.50 mm) with associated maximum travel options of .039 (1 mm) to .118-in. (3 mm), meeting a wide range of interconnect requirements. The 0986-X and 0988-0 spring pins have an above-board height of only .070-in. (1.78 mm) with a .035-in. (.9 mm) plunger centerline while the 0968-0, 0967-0, and 0987-0 spring pins sit slightly higher at .100-in. (2.54 mm) and .050-in. (1.27 mm) plunger centerline. The low profi les are critical when working with a limited overall package height or in applications where vertical board stacking is not an option and PCBs are daisy-chained together, such as in LED lighting systems.
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OEM pressure sensors
NOSHOK noshok.com
These high-volume OEM pressure sensors include switches and transducers that provide reliability, durability, and repeatability at a coste ective price. These industry-proven OEM pressure transducers are robust and dependable and are available with a wide selection of measuring ranges, output signals, and process and electrical connection options. The upgraded mechanical pressure switch program is engineered to address a wider range of applications and provide a signifi cantly expanded selection of process connection options and electrical connection options including, spade terminals, Hirschmann, Packard, Deutsch, M12 x 3-pin, fl ying leads, terminal screws, and both Weatherpack Tower & Weatherpack Shroud. NOSHOK mechanical switches o er vacuum, low pressure, and high-pressure options and are RoHS compliant.
“Pick & Hold” solenoid driver modules
OES oewincorp.com
This compact, PWM, high-performance Pick-and-Hold Solenoid Driver Module, the PH-ET series, is designed to energize one or two solenoids independently. It avoids overheating of the energized solenoid coils even for indefi nite hold times. By design, after applying an initial higher voltage to the solenoid coil to provide the necessary force (torque) to seat the plunger, the voltage then drops down to a level su cient to maintain the plunger in the seated position without overheating. Using the onboard potentiometers, the pick voltage timing and hold voltage are easily adjusted for a specifi c application without compromising performance. This Eco-Friendly module is based on a micro-controller that can easily be reprogrammed for your application. Available o -the-shelf, this Pulse-Width Modulated “Pick and Hold” module operates on a single supply voltage from +9 VDC to +50 VDC. The “Holding” current is up to 4 Amps RMS with a peak or “Pick” current of 15 Amps for high force or acceleration. The snubber or fl y-back diodes are incorporated to suppress voltage spikes. The module accepts a TTL command voltage of 0 to 3 VDC or 4 to 20 mAmp signals.
Modular linear motion units
Robotunits robotunits.com
The standard Linear Motion Unit includes 50-millimeter aluminum extrusions and a common 14-millimeter T- slot, making it compatible with other Robotunits systems. These key elements — along with the company’s proprietary fastening technology — enable the Linear Motion System to work in combination with Robotunits’ conveyors, material handling components, safety fencing, and machine frames. The unit is available with a single or double carriage, and the system allows the energy chain to attach directly to the carriage without the need for additional components. For advanced applications, the Omega Linear Motion Unit can be used as an individual device or x-y-z gantry to move and position parts with precision.
Features: • An integrated belt return inside the extrusion. Three sides of the extrusion can accommodate additional attachments. • The use of single or double idlers, depending on the load. The idler extrusion has a special captive design for high strength. • Durable construction, including large rollers. • Single and multiple guide rails are available. • Limitless combinations and complexity.
Slit couplings for robotic systems
Ruland ruland.com
These slit couplings for robotic systems are zero-backlash, lightweight, and manufactured with intermittent slit cuts, making them a suitable starting point for designers of robotic systems. While they are visually similar to Ruland multiple-beam couplings, the slit cut design gives them higher torque and torsional sti ness capabilities and multiple length options in the same outer diameter, allowing coupling performance to be tailored to system requirements. Slit couplings have torque comparable to a single disc coupling, torsional sti ness similar to a stainless-steel beam coupling, and misalignment consistent with an aluminum beam coupling. This combination of features allows a slit coupling to be used in place of one of these styles, which all have limitations such as no parallel misalignment in a single disc coupling. The proprietary slit pattern with radiused (as opposed to squared) edges reduces stresses that build up during misalignment and under torque loads, increasing e ective service life and allowing for better performance when compared to other slit couplings available in the market. Along with low mass and inertia, these characteristics make slit couplings a good choice for robotic systems.
