ABB OTDC DC switch range
09 November, 2012ABB’s OTDC is specifically designed for direct current (DC) applications, including technically demanding solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
LevelOne industrial ethernet
06 November, 2012German-based networking specialist LevelOne has launched the Infinity range of industrial-standard networking solutions, which will target large industrial enterprises including mines, assembly lines, drilling rigs and electrical power stations.
ABB to help new coal terminal in Australia operate at peak efficiency
01 November, 2012ABB has secured a $29 million order for integrated power and control for site conveyor systems that will ensure reliable, energy-efficient performance to speed transport of coal to end customers in Asia.
ABB ACS800-38 low harmonic drive
01 November, 2012Designed to withstand harsh outdoor conditions, the low harmonic ACS800-38 drive from ABB is said to reduce maintenance downtime and provide greater reliability and longevity.
Panduit and Rockwell Automation form strategic alliance
31 October, 2012Rockwell Automation and Panduit have expanded their long-standing Encompass product-referencing relationship and have formed a strategic alliance.
LinMot P10-70 series third-party drives
29 October, 2012The latest motor series from LinMot can be run from virtually any three-phase brushless servo drive. The P10-70 series of motors provides peak forces up to 2500 N, velocities up to 8 m/s, accelerations up to 90 g and provide long wear free of force, velocity or position control.
AC drives
29 October, 2012The ACS880 low-voltage AC drive portfolio range simplifies customer operation, optimises energy efficiency and maximises output. The drives are designed to the tackle any motor-driven application, in any industry, whatever the power range.
Maxon motor ESCON 36/3 servo controller
09 October, 2012The ESCON 36/3 from maxon motor allows the set-up of drive systems using Hall sensor feedback (no encoder necessary), without waiving 4-quadrant operation capabilities. It is designed for efficient control of brushless DC motors with Hall sensors up to approximately 100 W.
Haydon Kerks BGS04 linear rail system
27 September, 2012Designed specifically for high moment loads, the roll, pitch and yaw moment load capability of the BGS04 allows the system to maintain tight accuracy and repeatability, even in applications requiring significant cantilevered loading.
Phoenix Contact Axioline SSI 1/AO 1 module for position detection
03 August, 2012The Axioline I/O system from Phoenix Contact has been expanded to include the AXL SSI 1/AO 1 module for position detection.
BEG PD3-2C-FC-MIC two-channel PIR and audio sensor
06 July, 2012The BEG PD3-2C-FC-MIC two-channel PIR and audio sensor is designed to switch both lights and exhaust fans in commercial and public toilet/washrooms.
Elap WDS absolute multiturn pull-wire encoder with fieldbus communications
04 July, 2012Motion Technologies is now supplying the Elap WDS absolute multiturn pull-wire encoder, featuring industrial standard Profibus, CANopen or SSI outputs.
Phoenix Contact RFC 460R PN 3TX high-performance controller
04 July, 2012A redundant control system for Profinet can be created with the RFC 460R PN 3TX high-performance controller from Phoenix Contact. This makes it possible to reduce system shutdowns and prevent dangerous situations, for example, in tunnels or airports.
Rockwell Automation 1794-AENTR EtherNet/IP communication adapter module
22 June, 2012The Flex I/O Dual Port EtherNet/IP communication adapter module (1794-AENTR) includes two EtherNet/IP ports configured as embedded switches that support not only the conventional star and tree topologies but also the daisy chain and Device Level Ring (DLR) topologies. The DLR topology provides a level of communication redundancy that enhances product availability, says its maker, and the DLR also reduces and simplifies network wiring.
maxon motor GP 26 A series planetary gearheads for DC motors
20 June, 2012A series of planetary gearheads for DC motors, developed and manufactured by maxon motor, has been released to close the gap between 22 and 32 diameters in the range of power-optimised gearheads. The GP 26 A series offers the same modularity, precision and power as previous generations, but with higher permissible loads.
