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LASER SENSOR<br />

The LHT 81 M 400 laser sensor has a captivating robust metal<br />

design. Clearly visible LEDs ensure that the switching and<br />

operating statuses are displayed clearly, even from a distance.<br />

DI-SORIC<br />

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SEALED LIMIT SWITCHES<br />

The MP700 series of limit switches IP67 are available<br />

with metal housing and a 5pin connector or<br />

with plastic housing and a 4pin connector.<br />

MICROPRECISION ELECTRONICS<br />

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OPERATOR INTERFACE<br />

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Based on the G3 line of touchscreen HMIs, the G3<br />

Kadet Series delivers a value-based alternative solution<br />

for applications that don’t require FTP access,<br />

data logging and web server capabilities.<br />

RED LION CONTROLS<br />

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LINEAR ACTUATORS<br />

The N-380 series of linear actuators is venturing into<br />

a new performance class for linear drives, providing<br />

high forces to 10N and speeds of approx. 10 mm/s<br />

at resolutions of 20 nanometers (closed-loop).<br />

PHYSIK INSTRUMENTE<br />

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USB DIGITAL THERMOMETER<br />

The L200 Pt100 and thermocouple thermometer can be<br />

used in conjunction with a PC to provide accurate, versatile<br />

8 channel temperature measurement, scanning<br />

and logging of measured values.<br />

LABFACILITY<br />

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April 2009 - Volume 35<br />

FOCUS<br />

SENSORS &<br />

TRANSDUCERS<br />

PP. 8 - 12<br />

TOOLS &<br />

EQUIPMENT<br />

PP. 26 - 27<br />

CONTENTS<br />

Industry News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3<br />

Application:<br />

Real-time maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 6<br />

HANNOVER MESSE Preview . . . . . . 14<br />

IEN meets: Markus Kempf,<br />

ifm consulting . . . . . . . . . . . 28<br />

Literature Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30<br />

Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38<br />

Companies in this <strong>Issue</strong> . . . . . . . . . 38<br />

Technology in Action . . . . . . 39<br />

Visit us in<br />

Hall 7, Stand A31


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This is your new toolbox.<br />

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The new FF fan filter line with its easy-to-mount system: just use your hands.<br />

The re-engineered FF fan filter line offers an evolutionary,<br />

easy-to-mount tool-less solution thanks to a system of four<br />

clips optimized for 1 to 8 mm thick enclosures.<br />

Due to its upgraded construction, this series considerably<br />

reduces the risk of water infiltration, increasing operating safety.<br />

Rely on Fandis airflow solutions.<br />

Visit us at Hannover Messe<br />

20-24 April 2009 Hall 12, Stand A66<br />

Push-Pull Connector<br />

for harsh environments<br />

The Han PushPull SCRJ<br />

connector is designed<br />

to ease the integration<br />

of SCRJ fibre-optic<br />

cabling with standard<br />

push-pull connector<br />

configurations in<br />

harsh industrial environments. The device is an IP65/67<br />

panel feedthrough which is offered with either a plastic<br />

or metal housing, and allows users to route optical<br />

fibres into control cabinets or distributed automation<br />

components without the need for media convertors. The<br />

PushPull connector product range also includes RJ45 and<br />

power versions for Profinet-compliant cabling in the machine<br />

building and systems application sectors.<br />

HARTING<br />

Tel. +49-5772-47244<br />

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Digital Microscope<br />

with large depth of field<br />

The new VHX-600 Digital Microscope<br />

offers a large depth of field that is<br />

at least 20 times greater than conventional<br />

microscopes. A 54 megapixel<br />

3CCD Mode camera and a<br />

wide selection of high-resolution,<br />

leading-edge RZ optical design<br />

zoom lenses with up to 5,000X magnification provide<br />

good chromatic aberration correction and high image<br />

quality. Targets can be freely observed with the<br />

camera/lens unit either handheld or mounted in the multi-angle<br />

viewing stand. The observation can be performed<br />

at all angles without manipulating the target, helping<br />

to reduce the time required for observation and avoid<br />

overlooking any defects.<br />

KEYENCE<br />

Tel. +49-6102-36890<br />

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Miniature Accelerometer<br />

with Transducer Electronic Data Sheet<br />

Model 3093M18 is a miniature<br />

triaxial 10mV/g accelerometer<br />

with IEEE<br />

1451.4 TEDS. With a vertical<br />

dimension of 0.61 inches<br />

and a weight of 10 grams<br />

it can be mounted into<br />

very tight spaces. Furthermore<br />

it features a 10-32<br />

mounting stud, an industry<br />

standard 4-pin connector and a titanium construction. The<br />

3093B series of accelerometers are hermetically sealed sensors,<br />

feature a shear construction and are electronically<br />

isolated from the sensor case. They are ideal for applications<br />

where space is at a premium.<br />

DYTRAN INSTRUMENTS<br />

Tel. +1-818-7007818<br />

For SLI: enter 26542 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Thermal Circuit Breaker<br />

for single phase applications<br />

The compact E-T-A 1120 is a<br />

rocker-actuated single/double<br />

pole combined circuit breaker<br />

and on/off switch with optional<br />

water splash protection.<br />

It features a thermal tripfree<br />

mechanism offering overcurrent<br />

protection and safe<br />

physical isolation of the load.<br />

The type 1120 is available in a<br />

range of current ratings, from 3A up to 16A, for 240V AC<br />

or 32V DC. It meets the requirements of the CBE standard<br />

EN 60934: S-type, category TO and the fire resistance requirements<br />

of EN 60335-1:2007-02 ‘Safety of household and<br />

similar electrical appliances’.<br />

E-T-A CIRCUIT BREAKERS<br />

Tel. +44-1296-420336<br />

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INDUSTRY NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS<br />

INDUSTRY NEWS<br />

WIN – World of Industry 2009 closed its<br />

doors with high attendance<br />

WIN – World of Industry, the number 1 industry<br />

event of the Eurasian Region, closed its<br />

doors on March 1st with the same high-level<br />

results like the previous year. The fair continued<br />

to bring 7 interrelated sectors of industrial<br />

production together. 1,358 direct exhibitors<br />

- 659 in Phase 1 and 699 in Phase 2 - used the<br />

fair as a platform to meet existing clients and<br />

establish new contacts. This year WIN welcomed<br />

113,992 professional visitors in two<br />

phases (Phase 1: 43,645, Phase 2: 70,347). Besides<br />

a strong interest of the domestic industrial<br />

manufacturing sector, the fair has attracted<br />

a significant number of international<br />

buyers not only from neighboring countries but<br />

also from all over Europe, the Far-Middle East<br />

and America. Organized in the same concept<br />

with the world’s leading industrial fair HAN-<br />

NOVER MESSE, WIN – World of Industry will be<br />

organized in two parts in 2010 as well; 1st<br />

part: 4 to 7 February 2010 and 2nd part 25 to<br />

28 February 2010.<br />

SPS – <strong>Industrial</strong> Automation Fair in<br />

Guangzhou, China<br />

SPS – <strong>Industrial</strong> Automation Fair Guangzhou will<br />

make its debut during March 2010 in<br />

Guangzhou, China. It is organised by China Foreign<br />

Trade Guangzhou Exhibition Corporation,<br />

Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt<br />

Co Ltd, Guangzhou Overseas Trade Fairs Ltd and<br />

Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH. Sponsored<br />

by China Foreign Trade Centre (Group) and<br />

Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, the four-day<br />

SPS - <strong>Industrial</strong> Automation Fair Guangzhou will<br />

be held at the China Import and Export Fair<br />

Pazhou Complex, Guangzhou on 8 – 11 March<br />

2010. This new event will replace the China<br />

(Guangzhou) International Factory Automation<br />

and Instrument Exhibition currently run by<br />

China Foreign Trade Guangzhou Exhibition<br />

Corporation and Guangzhou Overseas Trade Fairs<br />

Ltd, and it aims to become one of the world’s<br />

leading trade platforms for the automation sectors.<br />

Wireless Communications in Factory<br />

Automation<br />

The shipments of factory automation devices,<br />

which are wireless enabled and connected to<br />

wireless networks, is set to increase from 2.7<br />

million units worldwide in 2007 to almost 8 million<br />

in 2013. This is according to a newly published<br />

study from IMS Research. The EMEA<br />

market accounted for 40% of the global total,<br />

as the more developed regions have, so far,<br />

adopted wireless products most. Wireless unit<br />

shipments to EMEA will exceed those to Asia<br />

to 2013. Senior Analyst, Mark Watson, commented<br />

“especially in the current economic climate,<br />

EMEA users, often with higher operating<br />

costs than those in Asia, may see the adoption<br />

of certain wireless products as a way to avoid<br />

the installation and maintenance costs of cable<br />

networks”.<br />

Three finalists for the SENSOR Innovation<br />

Award 2009<br />

On the occasion of its trade fair SENSOR+TEST,<br />

to be held May 26-28, 2009 in Nürnberg, Germany,<br />

AMA Association for Sensor Technology<br />

has announced its international competition for<br />

the SENSOR Innovation Award, which is endowed<br />

with 10,000 Euros. “We had more submitted entries<br />

than ever before, and their quality was very<br />

high. This gave the jury a tough time reaching<br />

this year’s decision for the first round nominations<br />

to the Award” said jury chairman Prof. Andreas<br />

Schütze from Saarland University. A<br />

record of 63 innovations were submitted. “Over<br />

the last years, the proportion of non-German<br />

entries has stabilized at about one third. This<br />

turnout is quite pleasing. We congratulate the<br />

nominees for being picked.”<br />

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drives, motion controllers, and more. Red Lion’s free, robust Crimson ® software enables drag-and-drop register<br />

mapping that lets a Siemens ® PLC to talk to an Allen Bradley ® drive in just seconds. The built-in Ethernet gateway<br />

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Near Infrared Camera<br />

spectral sensitivity<br />

The C10633 camera features spectral sensitivity<br />

in the infrared region from 900<br />

to 1700nm. With quantum efficiency,<br />

more than 80% at 1500nm, it provides<br />

superior imaging quality and offers<br />

high QE, greater than 50%, in the visible<br />

region. It supports standard video<br />

output and USB 2.0 interface for 14<br />

bit image acquisition with exposure<br />

time control. The camera is suitable<br />

for many IR applications such as IR reflectography,<br />

Si wafer inspection, laser<br />

beam measurement, recycling and solar<br />

cell evaluation and many more.<br />

HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS<br />

Tel. +44-1707-294888<br />

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Slide Rule<br />

for easy motor dimensioning<br />

This traditional slide rule is quick<br />

and easy to use. Simply selecting the<br />

output power of an application and<br />

the corresponding window reveals all<br />

the mechanical and electrical data for<br />

either a 2-pole motor or a 4-pole<br />

motor. Data includes frame size, full<br />

load speed, current, torque and efficiency<br />

along with foot dimensions,<br />

shaft diameter and length and flange<br />

dimensions.<br />

ABB<br />

Tel. +44-1925-741111<br />

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<strong>Industrial</strong> Fastener<br />

high reliability<br />

The Stainless Sealed Rivet is an industrial<br />

fastener of high reliability and<br />

quality. With its wide range of industrial<br />

application, it can be applied to<br />

steamship, automobile, motorcycle,<br />

medical device, freezer, construction<br />

metal and bay partition. The fastener<br />

can be used in any rigorous conditions.<br />

It is water-proof, rust-resisting<br />

and dust-proof.<br />

PAOS PRECISION INDUSTRY<br />

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Turbomolecular Pump<br />

high vacuum performance<br />

The nEXT pumps have been designed<br />

to provide high vacuum performance<br />

in a compact size. The range<br />

offers a wide variety of sizes and<br />

variants giving OEMs and end users<br />

a greater choice and the flexibility to<br />

tailor the most appropriate vacuum<br />

solution to meet their individual<br />

needs. The pumps offer reliable, highspeed,<br />

high vacuum performance,<br />

and are available in three sizes offering<br />

a choice of true 240, 300 and<br />

400 litre per second N2 pumping<br />

EDWARDS<br />

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Coaxial Drive<br />

silent and powerful<br />

<strong>Issue</strong> N°4 • April 2009 5<br />

The low noise coaxial-drive (Koaxdrive)<br />

KD 32 planetary gearhead<br />

is setting new standards in operating<br />

noise and torque levels.<br />

Measuring 32mm in diameter and<br />

with a torque of 6.5Nm, it is ideal<br />

for use in noise-sensitive, highly<br />

demanding applications. It combines<br />

the best of two proven gearing technologies, namely<br />

worm and planetary gearing. Special attention has been focused<br />

on the first gear stage, as this is where the greatest peripheral<br />

speeds occur and therefore noise. The completely new,<br />

patent-protected design has enabled reduction of noise.<br />

MAXON MOTOR<br />

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6 <strong>Issue</strong> N°4 • April 2009<br />

Engineers who utilize Servometer’s<br />

electroforming capabilities find their<br />

most significant advantage in our<br />

ability to create small and unusually<br />

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Real-time maintenance<br />

Author: Markus Kempf, project manager maintenance consulting at ifm consulting, Essen, Germany<br />

With its corporate entity Corus Special Strip, Hille &<br />

Müller in Düsseldorf has been specialising on cold-rolled<br />

steel strip with nickel-plated, technical or highly-reflective<br />

surfaces for years. Unrefined cold-rolled strip is taken<br />

as the basis for the refined products. The products<br />

HILUMIN, HILAN or HIBRITE are for example processed<br />

to become battery cans in the battery industry, fuel pipes<br />

in the automotive industry or deion plates for protective<br />

switches in the electrical industry.<br />

CMS and RTM initiative<br />

Maintenance is an operational process that has considerably<br />

gained importance over the past years. It is<br />

becoming an increasingly decisive competitive factor.<br />

High machine and plant uptime is expected from<br />

the persons in charge. Maintenance decisively contributes<br />

to value retention and increase in value of plants<br />

and infrastructure. It considerably influences the plant<br />

uptime and productivity and effectively increases the<br />

operating result.<br />

Maintenance has gained more and more importance<br />

at the production plant of cold-rolled steel strip in<br />

Düsseldorf, Germany.<br />

In view of the constantly increasing interconnectedness<br />

of maintenance within the company, with machine<br />

and plant builders as well as with external service<br />

providers, knowledge and information management<br />

as well as the management of interfaces and partners<br />

are becoming more and more important. Downtime<br />

is to be minimised, strict cost management to be implemented<br />

and product quality to be ensured.<br />

The company looked into these approaches before the<br />

start of the project, searching for a holistic approach<br />

for monitoring of the most important machine components<br />

and aggregates and for signalling of unplanned<br />

failures or maintenance requirement in due<br />

time.<br />

Project approach and application examples<br />

By means of an optimisation concept, the maintenance<br />

strategy was subdivided into reactive, preventive<br />

and condition-based measures based on the failure<br />

characteristics of the respective machines and<br />

equipment. After the general overhaul of the skin pass<br />

mill WD 68 this system was chosen as pilot project. The<br />

selection of the below components was carried out based<br />

on certain evaluation criteria taking into account<br />

risks and potentials.<br />

Diagnostic electronics used<br />

By means of the diagnostic electronics VSE001 it is possible<br />

to continuously and simultaneously analyse and<br />

evaluate the measured signals of up to 4 vibration sensors<br />

with the octavis technology. Pre-alarm and alarm<br />

are electrically signalled via switching outputs. The trend<br />

can be electrically signalled via the analogue output.<br />

The diagnostic electronics save 2000 values. Using<br />

the Ethernet interface the decentralised diagnosis<br />

can also be integrated into higher-level systems. Due<br />

to the compatibility of the data (OPC) the diagnostic<br />

values can be easily integrated into all usual visualisation<br />

environments and can be made accessible to remote<br />

diagnosis within the framework of teleservice<br />

concepts.<br />

The accelerometer VSA001 serves for measured data<br />

acquisition for the octavis diagnostic electronics type<br />

VSE001. The special analogue output ensures the correct<br />

transmission of high-frequency vibration signals<br />

over distances of up to 30m. The compact and robust<br />

design provides good long-term stability even under<br />

adverse environmental conditions. Due to the use of<br />

silicon technology the sensor is both long-term stable<br />

and temperature independent.<br />

Project approach and application examples<br />

In the first project stage the possibilities of octavis for the<br />

monitoring of rotating parts were quickly identified, and<br />

so the stripping roller component in the reducing mill WR63<br />

was integrated into the concept. A component which frequently<br />

fails, due to the permanent influence of emulsions.<br />

In case of a failure, the rolling characteristics of the<br />

rollers as regards the rolling material are no longer ensured.<br />

Result: a blocking stripping roller which causes stress<br />

marks on the material surface. This leads to a reduced quality<br />

and consequently to the reject of an entire coil.<br />

Condition monitoring system<br />

The lifetime of the component is about 3 to 4 weeks. Currently,<br />

the maintenance activity is a preparatory action<br />

with the possibility of replacing the stripping roller component<br />

in about 20-30 min. during a coil replacement.<br />

Due to the continuous monitoring with octavis connected<br />

to the RTM system, the maintenance message is<br />

sent by e-mail in due time, about 2 hours before the unplanned<br />

production interruption.<br />

Real-time maintenance<br />

RTM operates in real time. Sensors and controllers constantly<br />

monitor the physical measured variables that<br />

depend on the degree of wear, such as vibration, temperature,<br />

pressure, tightening torque or volumetric<br />

flow. When a limit value is exceeded, pre-alarm or main<br />

alarm as well as a corresponding maintenance rule are<br />

triggered.<br />

The maintenance rules are individually adapted to the<br />

equipment. When a limit value is exceeded, maintenance<br />

messages / orders are triggered accordingly. The<br />

messages are transmitted to the maintenance staff by email.<br />

The corresponding workflow can be specifically adapted<br />

to the company's requirements.<br />

With these positive findings, measured values from data<br />

blocks of S7 controllers, such as for example current,<br />

rotational speed and position as well as the data of a laser<br />

for controlling the material surface were integrated as<br />

significant measured variables in a next step. Here as well,<br />

already existing important data are transmitted into<br />

the RTM via the OPC server as an open data interface and<br />

are stored there with limit values.<br />

For the maintenance staff at Hille & Müller it was important<br />

to reach a planning stage so that the maintenance<br />

measure could be carried out in due time with the right<br />

material, the appropriate staff and at the right time.<br />

The diagnostic electronics VSE001 is able to continuously<br />

and simultaneously analyse and evaluate the<br />

measured signals of up to 4 vibration sensors.<br />

Real-time maintenance - online & remote<br />

The project, with the aspect of quality assurance by<br />

means of the early detection of wear to rolling element<br />

bearings and the early signalling by the RTM system<br />

to the maintenance staff, amortised itself within one<br />

year. The RTM is configured so that further components,<br />

facilities such as fans, pumps etc. can be independently<br />

integrated by the own maintenance staff in the future,<br />

allowing further savings.<br />

For further information on this topic see our IEN meets<br />

interview on page 28.<br />

IFM CONSULTING<br />

Tel.: +49-201-2422-0<br />

For SLI: enter 27581 at www.tim-info.com/ien


55 Series - General purpose relays 7 - 10 A 56 Series - Miniature power relays 12 A 62 Series - Power relais 16 A<br />

Relays for general use with 2<br />

or 3 changeover contacts<br />

rated at 10A or 4 changeover<br />

contacts rated at 7A.<br />

Coil voltages from 6 to<br />

240V AC and 6 to 220V DC.<br />

These relays can be supplied<br />

with; a lockable test button to<br />

allow the operation of the<br />

load to be checked without<br />

energising the relay coil; a<br />

mechanical indicator to<br />

signify the closure of the<br />

contacts; and an LED to<br />

indicate the presence of<br />

voltage at the coil terminals.<br />

These features greatly aid<br />

commissioning or fault<br />

finding from within the<br />

control cabinet.<br />

The 55 Series relays can be<br />

supplied with sockets for<br />

mounting on 35 mm rail, or<br />

for PCB mounting.<br />

For SLI: enter 27709 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

40 and 44 Series<br />

Miniature PCB relays 8 - 10 - 16 A<br />

40 Series<br />

• 1 CO 16 A 250 V AC<br />

2 CO 8 A 250 V AC<br />

• DC coils (standard or<br />

sensitive) & AC coils,<br />

Bistable (single coil)<br />

versions AC/DC<br />

44 Series<br />

• 2 CO 6 or 10A 250V AC<br />

• DC coils<br />

(standard or sensitive)<br />

This relay is primarily intended for PCB applications.<br />

However, thanks to a socket range that mounts on 35 mm<br />

rail, this relay/socket combination can provide a high<br />

performance switching interface for a PLC system.<br />

For SLI: enter 27710 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

80 Series - Modular timers 16 A<br />

The 80 Series timer range<br />

offers technology and ease<br />

of use to suit a multiplicity of<br />

applications in the industrial,<br />

commercial and services<br />

industries.<br />

The series includes timers<br />

with different characteristics,<br />

both in terms of functionality<br />

and switching capability.<br />

As an example, timer type<br />

80.01 offers 6 functions and<br />

6 time scales 0.1 s to 24 h,<br />

and a supply voltage range<br />

of (12...240)V AC/DC.<br />

While timer types 80.01,<br />

80.11, 80.21, 80.41, 80.91,<br />

all feature a 1 CO 16A<br />

250V AC output contact.<br />

All types feature a multivoltage<br />

supply capability<br />

with automatic recognition of<br />

the supply magnitude and<br />

type (AC or DC), together<br />

with high isolation between<br />

input and output circuits.<br />

The "blade+cross" feature<br />

allows both flat blade and<br />

cross head screwdrivers to<br />

adjust the range and function<br />

selectors, the timing trimmer,<br />

and to disengage the rail<br />

mounting clip.<br />

80 Series timers are only<br />

17.5 mm wide and comply<br />

with the RoHS directive.<br />

For SLI: enter 27711 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

These relays are available<br />

with 2 or 4 changeover contacts<br />

rated at 12A 250V AC, and<br />

coil voltages from 6 to<br />

400V AC and 6 to 220V DC.<br />

They can be supplied with; a<br />

lockable test button to allow<br />

the operation of the load to<br />

be checked without energising<br />

the relay coil; a mechanical<br />

indicator to signify the<br />

closure of the contacts; and<br />

an LED to indicate the<br />

presence of voltage at the<br />

coil terminals. These features<br />

greatly aid commissioning or<br />

fault finding from within the<br />

38 series. Relay interface modules<br />

The 38 Series are relay interface modules,<br />

ready to be wired into an electrical<br />

panel and ideal for interfacing with PLC<br />

systems.<br />

Each module comprises a pre-assembled<br />

relay and socket, with integral coil<br />

circuit protection and coil voltage<br />

indication LED. Available in 1 CO (6.2 mm<br />

wide) or 2 CO (14 mm), both versions<br />

are available with special jumper links<br />

control cabinet.<br />

The 56 Series comes with a<br />

range of accessories to<br />

facilitate its installation. For<br />

mounting without a socket,<br />

adaptors are available either<br />

with fixing flanges or with<br />

clip to permit direct fixing to<br />

a 35 mm rail. Electrical<br />

connection is via the use of<br />

Faston 187 push-on connectors.<br />

Alternatively, relays can be<br />

supplied with sockets for<br />

mounting on 35 mm rail, or<br />

for PCB mounting.<br />

For SLI: enter 27708 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

These relays are available<br />

with 2 or 3 changeover contacts<br />

rated at 16A 250V AC, and<br />

coil voltages from 6 to<br />

400V AC and 6 to 220V DC.<br />

The 62 Series is also available<br />

in a special version, with NO<br />

contacts with a contact gap<br />

> 3mm (EN 60335-1).<br />

Relays can be supplied with;<br />

a lockable test button to allow<br />

the operation of the load to be<br />

checked without energising<br />

the relay coil; a mechanical<br />

indicator to signify the closure<br />

of the contacts; and an LED to<br />

indicate the presence of<br />

voltage at the coil terminals.<br />

that permits the quick inter-linking of<br />

common terminals.<br />

A retaining clip can also provide the<br />

quick and easy extraction of the relay.<br />

Coil terminals and contact terminals are<br />

on opposite sides of the socket which<br />

helps to maintain high isolation between<br />

input and output circuits.<br />

Available in electromechanical versions<br />

1 CO 6A or 2 CO 8A, or solid-state<br />

ISO 9001:2000 ISO 14001:2004<br />

For SLI: enter 25970 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

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10040 Almese<br />

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These features greatly aid<br />

commissioning or fault finding<br />

from within the control cabinet.<br />

Relay installation without<br />

socket can be facilitated by a<br />

number of special adaptors<br />

which permit the relay to be<br />

directly mounted by either its<br />

top or back face, to either a<br />

flat surface or to a 35mm<br />

mounting rail. Electrical<br />

connection is via the use of<br />

Faston 250 push-on connectors.<br />

Alternatively, relays can be<br />

supplied with sockets for<br />

mounting on 35 mm rail, or<br />

for PCB mounting.<br />

For SLI: enter 27707 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

versions (SSR) 1 output 0.1 A-48 V DC,<br />

2A-24 V DC and 2A-240 VA.<br />

AC or DC input options are possible.<br />

A special interface module is available<br />

incorporating an electronic circuit to<br />

achieve a multi-range and multi-function<br />

timer in a width of only 6.2 mm.<br />

Sockets are available with screw<br />

terminals, or, with screwless terminals<br />

to facilitate quick wiring.<br />

on-line catalogue<br />

www.findernet.com


8 <strong>Issue</strong> N°4 • April 2009<br />

For SLI: enter 27426 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

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How? Ask the specialist for compressed air,<br />

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VPInstruments<br />

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Sensors & Transducers<br />

Sensors<br />

for 3D measuring technology<br />

The RGS / GGS<br />

sensors combine<br />

LED multi-linetriangulation<br />

for<br />

robust 3D<br />

measuring<br />

technology or<br />

robot guidance<br />

using<br />

LED surface illumination to provide contrast to additional<br />

measuring and inspection criteria. The family includes<br />

a compact version in a design that can measure<br />

components in motion. The sensors are even able to perform<br />

reliably despite the surface or color of the component<br />

being inspected. With them, it is even possible<br />

to perform rugged measurements and they are well-suited<br />

for the most demanding of in-line measurements at<br />

small working distances such as 100 , 150 and 200mm.<br />

The rate of accuracy is significantly higher than ±0.1mm.<br />

With regards to their measuring volume, the sensors are<br />

available in several different versions and can therefore<br />

be customized to work in each respective application.<br />

ISRA VISION<br />

Tel. +49-6151-9480<br />

For SLI: enter 27207 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Level Transmitter<br />

approved on steam drums<br />

The Eclipse 705, 2-wire Guided<br />

Wave Radar is type approved<br />

to the newest European norms<br />

for steam drums, EN 12952-11<br />

(water tube boilers) and EN<br />

12953-9 (shell type boilers) as<br />

“primary safety ” and “secondary<br />

safety” device. These norms<br />

complete the PED construction<br />

guidelines with functional directives,<br />

typical for use on steam<br />

drums. As a secondary safety<br />

device, it fulfils all general control<br />

functions on the steam<br />

drum; such as the controlling of the hot feed water to<br />

the boiler. In its function of ‘primary safety’ device, it<br />

operates as a safety switch and turns off the boiler in<br />

a safe way in case an emergency / dangerous situation<br />

occurs. The number of primary and secondary safety devices<br />

on a steam drum depends on the type of boiler,<br />

the manning of the boiler (permanently manned, semimanned<br />

or not manned at all), its process pressure, capacity,<br />

etc.<br />

MAGNETROL<br />

Tel. +32-52-451111<br />

For SLI: enter 27066 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

RCS (24)Périgueux B349 282 095<br />

Laser Scanner<br />

8 monitoring cases<br />

The S300 Expert features<br />

the possibility of managing<br />

up to eight different monitoring<br />

cases directly. The<br />

device has been designed<br />

with a scanning angle of<br />

270° for mobile and stationary<br />

monitoring of<br />

smaller hazardous areas<br />

with protective field radii<br />

of maximum 2m and warning<br />

fields with depths of up<br />

to 8m.<br />

SICK<br />

Tel. +49-7681-2020<br />

For SLI: enter 27442<br />

at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Cylindrical Sensors<br />

for narrow spaces<br />

The photoelectric sensors FQ series<br />

has been designed for applications<br />

with extremely narrow<br />

spaces. The photoelectric sensor’s<br />

body presents a noticeably<br />

shorter length – about 30% less<br />

than large consumption cylindrical<br />

versions – ensuring good<br />

performances. The axial or right<br />

angle optic and the M12 output, with axial or right angle<br />

cable, make them suitable for any size need. High<br />

performances are supported by a high level of reliability:<br />

the photoelectric sensor is manufactured both with<br />

plastic and metallic housing, completely fulfilled of<br />

resin, able to resist to the harsh working conditions. The<br />

following models are available: direct diffusion (with sensing<br />

distance up to 1,500mm), polarized (up to 4m),<br />

retro-reflective (up to 5m) and emitter/receiver throughbeam<br />

(with sensing distance up to 20m). The installation<br />

is simple and immediate and the models equipped<br />

with the right angle optic, with mirror deflector, can be<br />

installed in conveyors’ or roller tables’ guides without<br />

any further side encumbrance.<br />

M.D. MICRO DETECTORS<br />

Tel. +39-059-420411<br />

For SLI: enter 27067 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Pressure Sensors<br />

with CANopen Interface<br />

The PDRJ and PDAJ series<br />

offer rugged pressure sensors<br />

that communicate via<br />

the CANopen protocol and<br />

can measure a relative or<br />

absolute pressure from -1<br />

up to 1,000 bar. In the operating<br />

temperature range<br />

of -25 to 85°C, the maximal<br />

total error is at 1% FSR<br />

for the T-class and only 0.3% FSR for the S-class. The measuring<br />

devices are suitable for complex systems over<br />

big distances or security-relevant applications like engine<br />

test benches requiring a high accuracy. Characteristic<br />

line declarations referring to the ambient temperature<br />

are not very useful if in an application the pressure<br />

has to be measured at temperatures from 20 up to<br />

70°C. Therefore, the possible application field of a sensor<br />

depends on the total error. The sensors based on thinfilm<br />

technology communicate via the CANopen protocol<br />

and are especially suitable for challenging embedded<br />

environments. The overload limit can reach the double<br />

of the nominal pressure.<br />

BAUMER BOURDON-HAENNI<br />

Tel. +41-31-7649955<br />

For SLI: enter 27037 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Combined Sensors<br />

with microwave radar<br />

Condor ID & Activ8<br />

THREE ID are combined<br />

sensors where the microwave<br />

radar is detecting<br />

the direction of the<br />

target & the IR sensor<br />

is giving a start signal<br />

to accurately trigger the<br />

antennas. The Condor<br />

ID allows keeping the<br />

UHF antennas switched<br />

as long as necessary because<br />

it monitors the<br />

whole zone where the<br />

tags are most energized.<br />

If the antennas are switched by error without anything<br />

crossing the reader gate, an error code can immediately<br />

be generated to identify the concerned readings<br />

and take action in the middleware to reject the readings.<br />

The Activ8 ID is offering a reaction time of 64ms<br />

and an advanced monitoring feature helping to identify<br />

any error occurrence and hence portal down time<br />

due to eventual failures of the movement sensor.<br />

SENSORIO<br />

Tel. +32-4-3616565<br />

For SLI: enter 27174 at www.tim-info.com/ien


Pressure Gauge<br />

with robust housing<br />

The pressure gauge MEX3 is available<br />

in a particularly robust version for<br />

heavy duty applications. In order to<br />

protect the sensing element against<br />

shock and the impact of stones during<br />

operation, the device is mounted<br />

in an aluminium housing equipped<br />

with a polycarbonate window. The<br />

pressure range is between 0 and 250<br />

bar.<br />

BAUMER BOURDON-HAENNI<br />

Tel. +41-31-7649955<br />

For SLI: enter 27424<br />

at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Web Converter<br />

for gas detectors<br />

Conventional gas detectors mostly<br />

transmit their measured values via a<br />

4-20 mA output. This WebConverter<br />

converts the analogue measuring<br />

signals from up to three detectors into<br />

digital signals using Modbus TCP/IP<br />

protocol. The WebConverter has its<br />

own web server as well as a MAC address.<br />

Using configuration software,<br />

it is therefore possible to configure<br />

the WebConverter from a PC, and integrate<br />

it in the Internet or subnet.<br />

J. DITTRICH ELEKTRONIC<br />

Tel. +49-7221-64103<br />

For SLI: enter 27445<br />

at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Pressure Sensor<br />

hermetically sealed<br />

The 2301C series probe-type pressure<br />

sensors were designed to measure<br />

very fast pressure transients such<br />

as those encountered in the field<br />

blast and shock tube applications.<br />

The 2301C series pressure sensors<br />

are hermetically sealed and consist of<br />

6 different full scale range models,<br />

from 7 to 1,035 bar. They feature a<br />

lightweight titanium housing and a<br />

slender probe configuration with<br />

external clamp nut. The 2301C sensors<br />

are operational in temperatures<br />

up to 260°C.<br />

DYTRAN INSTRUMENTS<br />

Tel. +1-818-7007818<br />

For SLI: enter 27438<br />

at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Sensors & Transducers <strong>Issue</strong> N°4 • April 2009 9<br />

Proximity Switches<br />

with extended temperature range<br />

The robust IDST and<br />

INST lines of proximity<br />

switches are<br />

suitable for use in<br />

applications with<br />

high temperatures<br />

and rugged environments.<br />

The sensors<br />

can be used in<br />

a temperature range from -25 to 120°C. Manufactured from PBT<br />

and PBO, the proximity switches can be operated with a 10...55 VDC<br />

or 20...250VAC voltage. They provide switching distances between<br />

50 and 140mm and are connected via a silicone cable.<br />

EGE-ELEKTRONIK SPEZIAL-SENSOREN<br />

Tel. +49-4346-41580<br />

For SLI: enter 27423 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Temposonics ®<br />

Absolute, Non-Contact Position Sensors<br />

• Resolution up to 1 μm<br />

Detection of smallest position changes<br />

• Repeatability ± 4 μm<br />

Precise measurement of repeated positions<br />

• 30 Positions with one sensor<br />

Multi-position measurement saves cost<br />

Hannover Messe 2009 - Hanover (D)<br />

Hall 9, Stand C05 / Hall 27, Stand G42<br />

Intermat 2009 - Paris (F)<br />

Hall 5A, Stand G009<br />

Temperature Measurement<br />

wireless and passive<br />

The TempTrackr kit includes<br />

four passsive (no power/battery<br />

required) wireless temperature<br />

sensors capable of reading<br />

temperatures between 0<br />

and 120°C from a maximum interrogation<br />

distance of 177cm.<br />

The wireless sensors are powered<br />

by bursts of RF emitted by<br />

a wireless interrogator which excite SAW resonators within each<br />

sensor. A feedback signal conditioned by the temperature is<br />

then created by the resonator and fed back electromagnetically<br />

to the wireless interrogator using the same antenna set.<br />

SENGENUITY<br />

Tel. +1-888-3287661<br />

For SLI: enter 27409 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Intelligent Automation Technology<br />

The high performance, absolute Temposonics ® position sensors comprise<br />

more than 30 years experience from the inventor of the magnetostrictive<br />

measurement technology. They offer non-contact, wear free operation.<br />

The large variety of interfaces and designs makes the sensors flexible to<br />

use. Different sensor models meet every need - from high precision<br />

measurement tasks to simple standard applications.<br />

MTS Sensor Technologie GmbH & Co. KG • Phone: +49 (0) 23 51 / 95 87-0 • www.mtssensor.com The Measurable Difference<br />

For SLI: enter 27389 at www.tim-info.com/ien


10 <strong>Issue</strong> N°4 • April 2009<br />

Contactless<br />

Angle Sensor<br />

With (re)programmable<br />

angle and zero reset.<br />

The QR40 is a 360º angle sensor with 12 bit<br />

resolution. Without electrical sliding contacts<br />

QR40 can operate in high vibration conditions<br />

without loss of performance. The QR40 is<br />

available with analogue (0.5 to 4.5Vdc and 4<br />

to 20mA) or digital (Pulse Width Modulated)<br />

signal output. The QR40 measurement range is<br />

factory programmable, and the extra program<br />

wire allowing customers to reset the zero point.<br />

+31 (0)35-6038181<br />

www.dis-sensors.nl<br />

The simple,<br />

economical,<br />

high-performance<br />

Preset Counter<br />

Kübler Codix 907 | Kübler Codix 908<br />

For Pulses, Time, and Position<br />

Quality brand – Made in Germany<br />

3-year warranty<br />

High-quality LCD display<br />

Menu-driven programming<br />

Plug-in screw terminals<br />

Hanover Show<br />

April 20 th –24 th 2009<br />

Hall 9, Booth A61<br />

Fritz Kübler GmbH<br />

Zähl- und Sensortechnik<br />

Phone +49 (0)7720 3903-0<br />

Fax +49 (0)7720 21564<br />

info@kuebler.com<br />

www.kuebler.com<br />

NEW<br />

DEWIT INDUSTRIAL SENSORS<br />

For SLI: enter 26884 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

For SLI: 24507<br />

Sensors & Transducers<br />

USB Digital Thermometer<br />

and data logger<br />

The L200 Pt100 and<br />

thermocouple thermometer<br />

can be<br />

used in conjunction<br />

with a PC to provide<br />

accurate, versatile 8<br />

channel temperature<br />

measurement,<br />

scanning and logging<br />

of measured<br />

values. It can also<br />

be used as a standalone<br />

8-channel indicator/logger and incorporates a<br />

digital display of measured temperature. The in-built,<br />

self-calibration facility for the thermocouple version is<br />

a rapid and convenient method for on-site calibration<br />

and does not require any additional equipment other<br />

than a special, external link. Self-calibration of Pt100 ranges<br />

is equally simple and uses plug-in precision resistors.<br />

The PC software supplied with the instrument allows<br />

control, measure and analytical functions. Resolution is<br />

0.05°C and accuracy is ±0.01°C for Pt100, ±0.02°C for thermocouples<br />

with a resolution of 0.1°C.<br />

LABFACILITY<br />

Tel. +44-1243-871280<br />

For SLI: enter 27579 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

X-Ray Detector<br />

to connect to laptop<br />

The Prime 16x16 Portable<br />

X-ray detector weighs below<br />

6kg and can be connected<br />

to a laptop computer<br />

to produce images<br />

for instant review, allowing<br />

DR to be used in areas<br />

previously limited to radiography<br />

by film or CR<br />

techniques. The Prime<br />

16x16 Portable is a 200µm<br />

detector and has a large<br />

active scanning area of<br />

41x41cm. In operation,<br />

the new detector, which is<br />

powered by any local electricity source though its own<br />

power supply unit, can be connected to a WindowsXP<br />

or Windows2000 laptop by means of its tethered cable.<br />

It is positioned behind the object to be inspected, in line<br />

with the radiation source, which can be X-ray or isotope.<br />

In the Rhythm DR acquisition software a number of frames<br />

are then taken and averaged to reduce noise and display<br />

a crisp image on the laptop screen.<br />

GE SENSING & INSPECTION<br />

Tel. +44-116-2317100<br />

For SLI: enter 27440 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Linear Position Sensors<br />

high temperature resistance<br />

The Macro Sensors'<br />

HSTAR 750<br />

series was designed<br />

for resistance<br />

to high<br />

temperatures.<br />

Constructed of<br />

stainless steel,<br />

the 19mm diameter<br />

AC-operated<br />

position sensors are suitable for installation in the<br />

harsh environment of a steam plant, where they can provide<br />

accurate position feedback of different control valves,<br />

providing output to remotely located electronics and/or<br />

control systems. Along with its resistance to high temperatures,<br />

the HSTAR 750 units feature high resolution,<br />

high repeatability and low hysteresis. Electrical termination<br />

of the HSTAR 750 Series is made through a<br />

sealed radial connector located near one end. The radial<br />

connector results in a through-bore design that permits<br />

access to either or both ends of the unit’s core for<br />

better mechanical support and core guidance, and easier<br />

cleanout in dusty or dirty locations.<br />

MACRO SENSORS<br />

Tel. +1-856-6628000<br />

For SLI: enter 27402 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Incremental Encoder Kit<br />

with microcoil inductive sensor<br />

The PO2300 incremental<br />

encoder kit consists<br />

of a microcoil sensor<br />

and a linear or rotational<br />

target. The microcoil<br />

inductive sensor<br />

works like a linear variable<br />

differential transformer<br />

(LVDT) or a resolver.<br />

The target consists of a PCB with copper patterns.<br />

The eddy currents created in the copper patterns modulate<br />

the coupling between the primary and secondary<br />

windings of the microcoil sensor. These targets are<br />

simple single-sided PCB with one copper layer covered<br />

by a solder mask, and thus resistant against liquids<br />

and mechanical impact. Rotational targets with different<br />

diameters and linear targets up to 300mm are available.<br />

Factory programming allows an optimal sensorconfiguration<br />

for varying applications: high-speed (up<br />

to 50m/s), high-resolution (below 1µm) or wide airgap<br />

(up to 1mm). Typical applications are found in the<br />

motion-control domain with magnetic actuators like<br />

brushed and brushless motors, voice coil actuators etc.<br />

POSIC<br />

Tel. +41-32-7205400<br />

For SLI: enter 27420 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Temperature Sensors<br />

for demanding mechanical applications<br />

The thermoMETER series<br />

infrared temperature<br />

sensors are available<br />

as OEM versions<br />

for use in high volume<br />

production. These temperature<br />

sensors can be<br />

found in the standard<br />

range as either very compact,<br />

miniature versions or – completely new – in an extremely<br />

robust version. Due to its robust construction,<br />

the new CX thermoMETER series is suitable for demanding<br />

mechanical applications. The sensor provides<br />

the signal using a single twin-wire cable, which also powers<br />

the unit, whereby signal-dependent current flows<br />

at the same time. The wiring complexity is therefore significantly<br />

reduced. Individual sensor settings are carried<br />

out using the special CompactConnect software. The CX<br />

is suitable for temperature ranges from -30 up to 900°C<br />

and is available with an extremely high resolution of<br />

0.025°C. They are the miniature sensors in the range. For<br />

the CS, all the electronics is located in the sensor housing<br />

and in the cable for the CS micro.<br />

MICRO-EPSILON MESSTECHNIK<br />

Tel. +49-8542-1680<br />

For SLI: enter 27070 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Moisture and Humidity Kit<br />

flexibility in most moisture measuring<br />

The MRH is a multi-purpose moisture<br />

meter that allows for greater<br />

flexibility in most moisture measuring<br />

needs. It combines non-destructive<br />

moisture content measurement<br />

with relative humidity measurement<br />

and when testing timber<br />

it can be adjusted for different<br />

wood species. Optional intelligent<br />

Relative Humidity probe allows Humidity measurement<br />

of the building environment and flooring to<br />

comply with, BS5325: 2001 and BS 8203:2001. The kit features<br />

wide range of readings 3% to 40% on wood<br />

scale and 0 to 99 on comparative scale for other materials.<br />

The programmable specific gravity from 0.3 to 0.8<br />

suits most wood species. Four sensitivity measurement<br />

ranges are optimized for testing wood, roofing, masonry<br />

and drywall. Deep signal penetration up to 30mm<br />

allows measurement through most covering materials.<br />

External rubber electrodes are in direct contact with material<br />

being tested for best sensitivity, repeatability<br />

and greater depth of signal penetration. The Hold<br />

function enables user to “freeze” the reading.<br />

TRAMEX<br />

Tel. +353-1-2823688<br />

For SLI: enter 27455 at www.tim-info.com/ien


Digital Multimeters<br />

51-segment bargraph<br />

Sensors & Transducers <strong>Issue</strong> N°4 • April 2009 11<br />

The Yokogawa TY700<br />

Series is a range of handheld<br />

digital multimeters<br />

featuring a basic accuracy<br />

of 0.020% and a<br />

50,000 count dual display<br />

with a 51-segment<br />

bargraph. The instruments<br />

offer true RMS<br />

measurement and simultaneousmeasurement<br />

and display of DC and AC as standard, as well as<br />

full support for data management via a large-capacity<br />

logging-mode memory and USB communication. The standard<br />

TY710 has 20kHz bandwidth and the advanced TY720<br />

has 100kHz bandwidth and sports switchable RMS/mean<br />

detection, a low-pass filter, a 50mV AC range, and lowpower<br />

resistance measurement. The TY720 also has a<br />

logging-mode memory with a capacity of 10,000 data<br />

points, compared with 1,000 for the TY710. The instruments<br />

conform to the EN61010-1 safety standard.<br />

Operating temperature range is -20 to 55°C, and storage<br />

temperature range is -40 to 70°C.<br />

YOKOGAWA<br />

Tel. +31-33-4641611<br />

For SLI: enter 26610 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Oxygen Measuring System<br />

determines absolute content<br />

The MF010-O-LC dynamic<br />

oxygen measuring system<br />

provides a fail-safe way<br />

to determine the residual<br />

oxygen content in furnace<br />

exhaust gas. With the help<br />

of a coupled controller the<br />

excess air specified for reasons<br />

of safety can be minimised and combustion in<br />

the furnace optimised, thereby increasing efficiency. In<br />

this way it is possible to compensate for fluctuations in<br />

the quality of fuels for modern wood firing. Contrary<br />

to a lambda probe which measures the relative oxygen<br />

content, this robust oxygen measuring system determines<br />

the absolute content. For this reason, fluctuations in air<br />

pressure, humidity and temperature have no influence<br />

on the accuracy of the measurement. The system is<br />

calibrated electrically, without reference gas and without<br />

additional personnel, in atmospheric air at the<br />

end of the furnace’s ventilation phase, thereby reducing<br />

maintenance work. Measuring range is from 0.1 to<br />

25% by vol. oxygen at an exhaust gas temperature of<br />

up to 250°C.<br />

J. DITTRICH ELEKTRONIC<br />

Tel. +49-7221-64103<br />

For SLI: enter 27443 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Hall Effect Position Sensor<br />

performance in extreme environments<br />

The rotary position sensor<br />

SRH280P provides reliable<br />

and accurate rotary measurement<br />

in extreme industrial,<br />

motorsport and offhighway<br />

environments. It<br />

incorporates a factory programmable<br />

Hall effect rotary sensor which gives OEMs<br />

a wide selection of parameters so they can best configure<br />

it to suit their needs. Unlike potentiometer sensors,<br />

it can operate in high dither vibration conditions with no<br />

deterioration of the sensing element due to the non-contacting<br />

operating principle. As a result it offers maximum<br />

performance in a variety of high duty cycle applications<br />

such as monitoring steering position, suspension and<br />

lift system position on municipal, agricultural and construction<br />

vehicles. The sensor operates from either a<br />

5Vdc regulated or 9-30Vdc unregulated power supply and<br />

for ease of configuration, is available with analogue<br />

(0.5 to 4.5Vdc) or digital (Pulse Width Modulated) signal<br />

output. As well as a choice of set-up of the output, the<br />

sensor is factory programmable and customers can specify<br />

the measurement range and output direction.<br />

PENNY & GILES CONTROLS<br />

Tel. +44-1202-409409<br />

For SLI: enter 27480 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Cable Extension Sensor<br />

for most flexible installation<br />

The WS31 cable extension<br />

sensor series with a<br />

new mounting bracket<br />

allows the easy and most<br />

flexible installation of the<br />

sensor and thus position<br />

measurement in almost<br />

every direction. The WS31<br />

linear position sensor series<br />

offers measuring<br />

ranges of 10 and 20 inches and is well suited for many<br />

OEM production applications such as in medical testing<br />

equipment or in aerospace testing equipment. The series<br />

operates on the proven and reliable cable extension<br />

position sensor principal which uses a highly flexible stainless<br />

steel cable that is drawn onto a cable drum. An internal<br />

spring maintains the tension in the cable and ensures<br />

that the cable is recoiled exactly as a single layer<br />

on the drum. The output signal is proportional to<br />

length of the cable that has been pulled out of the sensor<br />

by the moving object. The WS31 series is available<br />

with an analogue R1K, 4-20mA or digital incremental<br />

encoder A/B/Z output.<br />

ASM AUTOMATION SENSORIK MESSTECHNIK<br />

Tel. +49-8123-9860<br />

For SLI: enter 27481 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Process Control System<br />

easy to clean<br />

The modular Element<br />

programme of process<br />

control products combine<br />

effortlessly to deliver<br />

solutions to specific<br />

process requirements,<br />

whether they be in environmentally<br />

aggressive<br />

or hygienic areas. The<br />

products include valves<br />

for on/off and modulating<br />

control, and sensors for ph/ORP, conductivity and level;<br />

plus digital positioners, control heads and actuators,<br />

all of which are designed for valve mounting, delivering<br />

maximum space saving and performance. In addition,<br />

the integration of backlit displays and coloured status<br />

lights on many Element products, enables users to<br />

have more interaction and transparency in their systems.<br />

The platform is rugged and clean, featuring clean-line<br />

control products that combine the chemical characteristics<br />

of engineered polymers with the endurance and<br />

finish of stainless steel. The units can be linked via<br />

simple 4-20mA or via a range of digital protocols.<br />

BÜRKERT<br />

Tel. +49-7940-10111<br />

For SLI: enter 26665 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

<strong>Industrial</strong>-class Transducers<br />

give high accuracy over complete range<br />

The P3IC absolute pressure<br />

transducer provides<br />

general industrial applications<br />

with excellent precision<br />

over its whole measuring<br />

range of up to 3,000<br />

bar combined with prolonged<br />

service life. Available<br />

in high accuracy classes<br />

from 0.1 to 0.2, it is based on a proven monolithic -<br />

one-piece - measuring body design that combines excellent<br />

measurement properties with industrial ruggedness.<br />

These industrial class pressure transducers are<br />

available either as a P3ICP version with standard M12<br />

connection technology or as a P3IC version with fixed<br />

cable. An integrated PT100 resistance thermometer<br />

can be supplied for external temperature compensation.<br />

The transducers can be optionally connected in a 6-wire<br />

configuration providing users with additional certainty<br />

regarding signal transmission with long cable lengths.<br />

TEDS (Transducer Electronic Data Sheet) holding all<br />

important transducer data in an integrated memory chip<br />

is also available as an option.<br />

HBM<br />

Tel. +49-6151-8030<br />

For SLI: enter 27061 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

For fast<br />

processes<br />

Compact +<br />

economic<br />

SCHMIDT ®<br />

Flow Sensors<br />

for Air and Gases<br />

• Massflow control<br />

• Exhaust-air monitoring<br />

• Compressed-air metering<br />

• Passivation gas metering<br />

• Combustion-air control<br />

• For pipes from 25 to 1.000 mm<br />

• Pressure max.16 bar<br />

• Temperature max. 350 °C<br />

Now with fieldbus interface,<br />

Profibus DP and DeviceNet<br />

High precision sensor technology<br />

and expertise in consultation<br />

SCHMIDT Technology GmbH<br />

D-78112 St. Georgen/Germany<br />

phone +49 (0) 77 24/8 99-0<br />

info@schmidttechnology.de<br />

www.schmidttechnology.de<br />

For SLI: enter 26958 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

GRUPPE DREI ® 0309


12 <strong>Issue</strong> N°4 • April 2009<br />

Hannover Messe 20. - 24.04.09<br />

Hall 8 / Stand D14<br />

DISPLACEMENT<br />

& POSITION<br />

SENSORS<br />

DISTANCE<br />

SENSORS<br />

for extreme long measuring ranges<br />

Measuring ranges:<br />

up to 300m (without reflector)<br />

up to 3000m (with reflector)<br />

Outstanding repeatability<br />

Fast response time<br />

Compact design<br />

Various interfaces<br />

DRAW WIRE<br />

SENSORS<br />

High precision and accuracy<br />

Measuring ranges from 50mm to 50m<br />

Customer specific OEM‘s<br />

Very compact sensor design<br />

Output: encoder, potentiometer, current, voltage<br />

Simple to install and easy-to-use<br />

FOR MORE INFORMATION<br />

www.micro-epsilon.com<br />

MICRO-EPSILON<br />

94496 Ortenburg / Germany<br />

Tel. +49 85 42/168-0 · info@micro-epsilon.com<br />

For SLI: enter 26999 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Insulation Tester<br />

fits in a pocket<br />

Sensors & Transducers<br />

The compact MIT200 testers<br />

incorporate a number of safety<br />

features, including live circuit<br />

protection giving an audible<br />

warning even if the instrument's<br />

internal fuse has<br />

failed. The testers incorporate<br />

backlit LCDs with a large analogue-style<br />

arc to provide a<br />

rapid indication of results, together<br />

with a digital readout<br />

to give accurate numerical data<br />

for inclusion in reports and<br />

test certificates. After a test, results<br />

are displayed until the next test is initiated. Instruments<br />

in the MIT200 range are available in two versions.<br />

The MIT220 offers insulation testing at 250V and 500V,<br />

while the MIT230 allows testing at 250V, 500V and<br />

1000V. MIT200 instruments are supplied complete with<br />

test certificates and test leads. The leads feature rightangled<br />

connectors to prevent tangling and reduce<br />

stress in the cable. MIT230 testers and accessories are<br />

supplied in a rigid carrying case.<br />

MEGGER<br />

Tel. +44-1304-502101<br />

For SLI: enter 26667 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Temperature Control System<br />

local control and central monitoring<br />

DigiTrace NGC-20 is an advanced<br />

field-mountable electronic temperature<br />

control system providing local<br />

control and central monitoring capabilities<br />

for industrial heat-tracing<br />

applications. Compared to a centralised<br />

control system, this thermostat<br />

can significantly reduce costs<br />

without compromising safety and reliability.<br />

Approved for hazardous areas, it is also available<br />

with an integrated intelligent safety temperature limiter<br />

(SIL 2 device). Heat-tracing is widely employed for temperature<br />

maintenance on process lines, vessels and other<br />

equipment. The demand for safe and reliable operation<br />

has increased the need for centralised access to critical heatmanagement<br />

system information. The system meets these<br />

objectives by combining the benefits of both centralised<br />

and local control. Temperatures, earth leakage, operating<br />

currents and other crucial data associated with heat-tracing<br />

circuit integrity is constantly monitored and reported.<br />

Both monitoring and configuration can be achieved remotely<br />

via the User Interface Terminal and/or by using supervisory<br />

software application.<br />

TYCO THERMAL CONTROLS<br />

Tel. +32-16-213511<br />

For SLI: enter 27050 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Humidity Logger<br />

with LCD display<br />

The USB-502-LCD standalone<br />

data logger measures<br />

and stores up to 16,379<br />

relative humidity and<br />

16,379 temperature readings<br />

over the 0 to 100% RH<br />

and -35 to 80°C measurement<br />

ranges, and calculates<br />

dew point. The highcontrast<br />

LCD shows a variety<br />

of temperature and humidity measurements as<br />

well as logger status information. At the touch of a button,<br />

users can turn on the LCD display, and cycle through<br />

the most recent, the maximum, and the minimum<br />

logged temperatures and relative humidity readings.<br />

Flashing LEDs indicate logging status, and a user-replaceable<br />

long-life lithium battery is included, which can typically<br />

allow up to one full year of logging. The USB-502-<br />

LCD logger is supported by USB-500 Series Data Logging<br />

Application software, included with the package. The<br />

intuitive software is used initially to configure the logger,<br />

program alarm thresholds, logging rates, start<br />

times, and measurement units, etc.<br />

MEASUREMENT COMPUTING<br />

Tel. +1-508-9465100<br />

For SLI: enter 27179 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Wall Thickness Gauge<br />

eliminates coating from thickness measurements<br />

Making precise wall and coating thickness<br />

measurements can be fast and<br />

easy using the TI-CMX, TI-CMXDL (data-logging)<br />

and TI-CMXDLP (data-logging<br />

& A-scan) ultrasonic thickness<br />

gauges. Not only do the models measure<br />

coating and wall thickness quickly<br />

and accurately—from only one side—<br />

but they automatically measure and<br />

eliminate any coating from wall thickness<br />

measurements, allowing users to<br />

locate the finest corrosion and pitting—without<br />

removing the coating.<br />

Four user-selected operating modes are included: Coating<br />

On, Coating Off, Thru Coat and Coating Only. All measurements<br />

are temperature compensated. An oversized<br />

backlit graphic LCD features easy-to-read fonts, graphics<br />

and display codes switch show all critical settings. The<br />

units add built-in memory with RS-232 output for transferring<br />

data to a Printer or PC. It also includes free<br />

Datacomm Data Transfer & Analysis Software and an RS-<br />

232 cable. Data Files can be user-set for a "grid type"<br />

structure or a “sequential” file.<br />

CHECKLINE<br />

Tel. +31-88-0029000<br />

For SLI: enter 27042 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Thermal Imager<br />

live screen<br />

The HeatSeeker incorporates an<br />

Auto Hot/Cold Tracker, a technology<br />

that automatically pinpoints<br />

the hottest and coldest<br />

temperatures within a single<br />

screen by highlighting both with<br />

dual cursors. A quick scan of the<br />

Auto Hot/Cold Tracker thus identifies<br />

current or potential problems,<br />

such as overloaded circuits, inefficient<br />

heat transfer, moisture<br />

leakage, or fluid distribution for<br />

a stuck valve. For accuracy in the<br />

field, HeatSeeker captures a digital photo of the subject<br />

that is then blended with a full infrared picture to<br />

provide added detail to the image under review. Depending<br />

on the complexity of the image, the technician<br />

can choose to blend the digital photo with 25%, 50%<br />

or 75% infrared to better identify suspected components.<br />

The digital image and the thermal can also be shown<br />

simultaneously in the display. Provided ThermalVision<br />

software makes it easy to view, edit or analyze images<br />

on a PC.<br />

IDEAL INDUSTRIES<br />

Tel. +1-815-8955181<br />

For SLI: enter 27221 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Laser Measurement Sensor<br />

immunity up to 40,000lux<br />

The DT50 laser measurement<br />

sensor’s temperature-stable<br />

light spot<br />

achieves a positional accuracy<br />

of 10mm over the<br />

whole 10 metre distance<br />

range. Black/white shift<br />

difference is negligible.<br />

The sensor is equally competent<br />

in measurements<br />

with reflective surfaces. Easy to install, the DT50’s intuitive<br />

set-up and key operated menu can be navigated<br />

without the operating manual, allowing easy, on-site<br />

adjustment to suit working conditions and practices. Virtually<br />

immune to ambient light interference, the DT50<br />

has a stated immunity of up to 40,000lux making it suitable<br />

for a wide variety of conditions, from poorly lit warehouses<br />

to exterior site applications, and even with rapidly<br />

changing light intensities, e.g. floodlights. The<br />

DT50 has a temperature range from -30 to 65°C. With<br />

a tough zinc alloy casing and optional weatherproof housing<br />

it can be used in conditions as diverse as cold stores,<br />

ports and steel mills.<br />

SICK<br />

Tel. +49-7681-2020<br />

For SLI: enter 27177 at www.tim-info.com/ien


For SLI: enter 27028 at www.tim-info.com/ien


14 <strong>Issue</strong> N°4 • April 2009<br />

LP-117.ai 1 2/5/2009 7:21:14 AM<br />

See us at Hannover<br />

Hall 4, Stand A15<br />

For SLI: enter 26848<br />

For SLI: enter 26282<br />

See us at Hannover<br />

Hall 4, Stand B37<br />

For SLI: enter 27339 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Preview<br />

Harmonic Filters<br />

actively adapt<br />

ECOsine Active continuously measures<br />

and analyses disturbances<br />

in the power network and provides<br />

an exactly opposite compensation<br />

current. In doing so, the filter<br />

actively adapts to changing network<br />

topologies and responds<br />

in less than half a millisecond.<br />

The use of ECOsine Active supports<br />

the owner in complying with the<br />

stringent international harmonics<br />

standards as well as with local<br />

utility codes. At the same time the electrical infrastructure<br />

is unburdened, a potential overheating of transformers, motors,<br />

cables etc. is prevented, and the premature wear of electrical<br />

equipment is reduced. The improved power quality<br />

minimises the risk of downtimes and process interruptions,<br />

saves energy and money. ECOsine Active is easy to install and<br />

intuitive to operate. The 50 and 100A filters in IP20 design<br />

are ideal for panel integration, so they can, for example, be<br />

installed right by the non-linear load. The IP54 rating of the<br />

300A unit provides protection against dust and environmental<br />

influences, suitable for harsh industrial applications.<br />

SCHAFFNER EMV<br />

Tel. +41-32-6815880<br />

For SLI: enter 27407 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Data Acquisition Software<br />

up to 128 isolated channels<br />

New acquisition and<br />

utility software has been<br />

introduced to add additional<br />

functionality and<br />

ease of use to the Yokogawa<br />

SL1000 PC-based<br />

data-acquisition system.<br />

The extra functionality<br />

provided by the software includes the ability to link<br />

and synchronise multiple SL1000 units, new triggering<br />

and display capabilities, support for the Windows Vista<br />

operating system, waveform interpolation and CSV file<br />

conversion. Improved user friendliness is provided by enhancements<br />

to the set-up, display and measurement operations.<br />

The most significant feature of the new software<br />

is the ability to interconnect and synchronise up to<br />

eight SL1000 units, allowing simultaneous measurements<br />

on up to 128 channels. In such a configuration,<br />

one unit is allocated as the master for controlling functions<br />

such as start/stop, triggering and alarms. The software<br />

also includes file transfer functions and other utilities<br />

which ease the handling and merging of measurement<br />

files from multiple synchronised units.<br />

YOKOGAWA<br />

Tel. +31-33-4641611<br />

For SLI: enter 27421 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Laser Sensor<br />

with background suppression<br />

The LHT 81 M 400 laser<br />

sensor has a captivating<br />

robust metal design.<br />

Clearly visible LEDs<br />

ensure that the switching<br />

and operating<br />

statuses are displayed<br />

clearly, even from a<br />

distance. No tools are<br />

required to set the switching<br />

point, and users have no need to worry about damaging<br />

or overwinding a sensitive setting screw. The limit<br />

areas are protected by overwinding protection<br />

and are indicated by a noticeable click. The process for<br />

setting the sensing range is also different. The range in<br />

most sensors is limited to one single turn but this sensor<br />

offers six turns for very sensitive and precise adjustments.<br />

All the information needed for connecting and<br />

setting the sensor is provided on the sensor in the<br />

form of a permanent laser inscription. With a range of<br />

50 to 400mm, this unit permits accurate and virtually<br />

colour/surface-neutral object detection regardless of the<br />

background.<br />

DI-SORIC<br />

Tel. +49-7181-98790<br />

For SLI: enter 27580 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Position Sensor<br />

explosion-proof for hazardous areas<br />

The absolute linear-position<br />

sensors are now available<br />

as versions approved<br />

for installation in hazardous<br />

areas. They are<br />

suitable for use in a potentially<br />

explosive atmosphere<br />

containing flammable gases (groups IIA, IIB, IIC)<br />

and dusts. An independent test body certified the sensors<br />

in compliance with the European ATEX directive<br />

94/9/EC. With aboveground applications, the explosion-proof<br />

versions of the Temposonics R- and G-Series<br />

position sensors meet the requirements of instrument<br />

categories 3D (Zone 2) and 3G (Zone 22). When the sensors<br />

are operated in these zones, although the atmosphere<br />

presents the corresponding explosion risk, there<br />

is no hazard of inflammation. The transducers are<br />

available with rod or profile-shaped housings and analogue,<br />

CAN, SSI or Start/Stop interfaces. The maximum<br />

surface temperature is 135°C in a gas-containing atmosphere<br />

and 100°C if dust is present in the environment.<br />

The position sensors’ long life cycle and their high degree<br />

of safety are the results of a robust construction.<br />

MTS SENSOR TECHNOLOGIE<br />

Tel. +49-2351-95870<br />

For SLI: enter 27471 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Control Panel<br />

multi-functional operation<br />

The Simatic Multi Panel<br />

177 has a 6-inch TFT<br />

display with 64 thousand<br />

colours and diverse<br />

interfaces ranging<br />

from USB and<br />

10/100Mbit/s Ethernet<br />

to RS485 and Profibus<br />

DP. In addition to operator<br />

control and monitoring<br />

of machines and<br />

plants, the panel is also suitable for other automation<br />

tasks, such as device control tasks. The WinAC MP177<br />

version of the Simatic WinAC MP 2008 software PLC is<br />

integrated in the Multi Panel and configured in Step7<br />

in the same way as the other Simatic controllers. The new<br />

Multi Panel is configured by the Simatic WinCC flexible<br />

2008 SP1 engineering software, from the Compact version<br />

onwards. The maintenance-free panel works without<br />

a hard disk and fan. Its design is therefore especially<br />

suitable for being used close to machinery. The integrated<br />

data retentivity system retains the process data<br />

even if the power is cut off.<br />

SIEMENS<br />

Fax +49-911-9783321<br />

For SLI: enter 27482 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Servo Drive<br />

in a 50mm housing<br />

The TPD-M is believed to be the<br />

world’s first servo drive in a 50mm<br />

housing to combine three servo<br />

power stages in a single, compact<br />

unit. The compact drive has been<br />

developed for all applications where<br />

multiple drives are normally used<br />

and gives both OEMs and end users<br />

the opportunity to reduce build, configuration<br />

and operating costs,<br />

while boosting productivity and<br />

profitability. The servo drive is particularly<br />

suitable for all centralised automation systems,<br />

such as those found in many packaging machines,<br />

where large numbers of drives are often required.<br />

By replacing up to three individual drives with a single<br />

TPD-M unit it is therefore possible to save weight and<br />

space in control cabinets and to cut component costs,<br />

as only one set of drive parts, cables, connectors, filters<br />

and braking resistors are required. Additionally, system<br />

complexity can be minimised, thereby improving safety<br />

and reducing maintenance requirements, while programming<br />

time can be reduced.<br />

PARKER HANNIFIN<br />

Tel. +44-1442-458000<br />

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Preview<br />

PC-based Control<br />

for the food and drink industry<br />

With this PC Control, the<br />

entire production process<br />

can be automated with a<br />

uniform control platform:<br />

in the drinks industry<br />

from injection molding<br />

machines, e.g. for the<br />

manufacture of PET bottles,<br />

to filling plants, as well as in the food industry from<br />

the production of packaging foils to complete packaging<br />

lines. The universally applicable PC-based control technology<br />

can also play fully to its strengths in the food and<br />

drinks industry: PLC, Motion Control as well as software<br />

functions, such as electronic cam plates, are integrated<br />

on a standardised PC platform. In combination with Ether-<br />

CAT, PC-based control enables higher product quality<br />

and shorter cycle times than conventional control technology.<br />

In combination with TwinCAT Motion Control<br />

solutions, the Drive Technology represents a complete,<br />

modern drive system. The AX5000 servo drives offer top<br />

performance and dynamics. In the low performance range,<br />

motion bus terminals for DC or stepper motors offer an<br />

inexpensive alternative to servo technology.<br />

BECKHOFF AUTOMATION<br />

Tel. +49-5246-9630<br />

For SLI: enter 27470 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Safety Switches<br />

with bistable solenoid feature<br />

The standard TP and STP range of safety<br />

switches are designed to ensure that<br />

guard devices cannot be opened<br />

with machines in operation, and remain<br />

closed until all potentially hazardous<br />

moving parts have become static.<br />

The switches are provided as an option<br />

with a manual emergency release<br />

mechanism located at the rear of<br />

the switch housing. To prevent the unintentional<br />

locking-in of personnel within an individual<br />

machine or machining-cell enclosure, however, adaptations<br />

of these switches can be provided which incorporate<br />

an integrated bistable solenoid, operated from a separate<br />

supply voltage, which provides both actuation and condition<br />

monitoring of the guard locking. With varying<br />

combinations of the mains power and control voltage being<br />

On or Off either collectively or separately, the necessary<br />

conditions of Open/Closed safety devices with locking<br />

mechanisms Activated/Deactivated can be achieved.<br />

This ensures appropriate safeguards for personnel, together<br />

with the ability of obtaining exit from machine enclosures.<br />

EUCHNER<br />

Tel. +49-711-75970<br />

For SLI: enter 27439 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Ultrasonic Flowmeter<br />

for harsh environments<br />

The Optisonic 6300 ultrasonic<br />

flowmeter is available<br />

with a stainless steel<br />

sensor to meet harsh environmental<br />

conditions<br />

(i.e. corrosive environments).<br />

This complements the previously introduced general<br />

purpose aluminium version. It is a clamp-on ultrasonic<br />

flowmeter, which can be installed very quickly without<br />

dedicated training or special tools. Flow measurement can<br />

be done anywhere and start-up is immediate. With its robust<br />

industrial construction and regreasing concept the meter<br />

provides a revolutionary solution for easy handling. It<br />

has a high-quality, robust clamping mechanism suited<br />

for industry demands. The instrument monitors fluid anywhere<br />

where there is no need for high accuracy, regardless<br />

of pipe size or material. Moreover there is no need for<br />

process shut down and it reduces installation costs. Target<br />

applications for the stainless steel version include both offshore<br />

industry (crude oil measurements, produced water<br />

monitoring, water injection) and (petro-chemical plants with<br />

highly corrosive environments and other applications<br />

where stainless steel is preferred over aluminium.<br />

KROHNE MESSTECHNIK<br />

Tel. +49-203-3010<br />

For SLI: enter 27468 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Paperless Recorder<br />

with stainless steel front and touch panel<br />

The third generation of<br />

the Logoscreen paperless<br />

recorder range has ATEX<br />

approval and is tested to<br />

KTA 3505. Simple operation<br />

by just a single rotary<br />

knob has proved itself viable<br />

in practice. This allows<br />

to operate the device<br />

just with your fingers<br />

(even if you are wearing gloves). The fact that this<br />

stainless steel version also meets the hygiene requirements<br />

of the food and pharmaceutical industries and<br />

at the same time has shown itself to have a high safety<br />

tolerance against aggressive cleaning agents, merely<br />

underlines the exceptional position this instrument<br />

currently occupies on the market. The touch panel version<br />

of the instrument allows “operation and observation”<br />

of process data in an environment subject to explosion<br />

hazards, such as may be encountered in EX<br />

gas and dust atmospheres, now that EX approvals have<br />

been granted for Zone1 and Zone21 (II 2G Ex px IIC, II<br />

2D Ex pD 21 IP65).<br />

JUMO<br />

Tel. +49-661-60030<br />

For SLI: enter 27451 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Linear Actuator<br />

motor driven<br />

The Framo LiMax is a<br />

linear actuator with a<br />

maximum force rating.<br />

Its modular design<br />

uses an in-line<br />

layout of motor, planetary<br />

gearing and lead<br />

or ballscrew drive to<br />

achieve a high force<br />

rating in relation to the diameter of the body. It is also<br />

available with a wide range of options enabling<br />

the actuator to be tailored to the exact requirements<br />

of the application. These include a choice of motors,<br />

encoders and other customised adaptations including<br />

stroke lengths. Various types of mounting and end connections<br />

may also be specified. It has an all-stainless steel<br />

body, piston and end fittings. These qualities, coupled<br />

with an IP65 rating, allow it to provide trouble-free actuation<br />

in exposed locations and corrosive environments.<br />

The designers of this product have also paid particular<br />

attention to its aesthetics. Given its all-weather<br />

suitability it is therefore ideal for applications such<br />

as climate control systems on the facades of buildings.<br />

FRAMO MORAT<br />

Tel. +49-7657-88198<br />

For SLI: enter 27465 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Pyrometer<br />

non-contact<br />

This series of pyrometers<br />

features<br />

a response time<br />

of 2ms, making<br />

them suitable for<br />

measurement of<br />

very fast processes.<br />

A focussable<br />

optics with spotsizes from only 1.2mm enables the detection<br />

of very small objects. A built-in display shows the<br />

actual temperature reading and the adjusted emissivity<br />

value. The adjustment of the emissivity is done by push<br />

button at the housing. The solid design of the compact<br />

housing and the protection window of the lens ensures<br />

safe operation. Models are available with different<br />

equipment components: LED or laser targeting<br />

light or a through-lens-view finder enables the correct<br />

alignment on the measuring object. Due to the linear<br />

standard output of 0 or 4 to 20mA, the pyrometers<br />

can be easily integrated in exisiting measuring and controlling<br />

systems. The built-in serial interface RS485 is used<br />

for the parametrising of the pyrometer, for data analysis<br />

or the integration in fieldbus systems.<br />

DIAS INFRARED<br />

Tel. +49-351-8717228<br />

For SLI: enter 27419 at www.tim-info.com/ien


Linear Actuators<br />

resolutions of 20 nanometers<br />

The N-380 series of linear actuators is<br />

venturing into a new performance class<br />

for linear drives, providing high forces to<br />

10N and speeds of approx. 10 mm/s at resolutions<br />

of 20 nanometers (closed-loop).<br />

A Nextact piezo walking drive replaces<br />

conventional stepper-motors or DC servo-motors<br />

providing several advantages.<br />

Due to the direct linear drive, there is no<br />

loss of precision as a result of converting<br />

rotational to linear motion. The position<br />

is securely clamped when switched<br />

off. The drive does not need to be powered<br />

and does not heat up.<br />

PHYSIK INSTRUMENTE<br />

Tel. +49-721-48460<br />

Enter 27469 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Condition Measurer<br />

rugged, hand-held<br />

The SKF Machine Condition Advisor is a<br />

rugged, easy-to-use, hand-held device<br />

that measures vibration signals and temperature<br />

simultaneously to indicate machine<br />

health or bearing damage, and<br />

provide early warning of machine problems<br />

before a costly breakdown occurs.<br />

The SKF MCA automatically compares<br />

the velocity measurements to pre-programmed<br />

ISO guidelines, and uses industry<br />

proven Enveloped Acceleration<br />

technique to measure vibration against<br />

established bearing vibration guidelines.<br />

SKF<br />

Tel. +46-31-3371000<br />

Enter 27528 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

<strong>Industrial</strong> PC<br />

with integrated PLC<br />

The PAC family includes devices with<br />

touch screen TFT-diplays of 7, 10.4 and 15”.<br />

The family features all the typical industrial<br />

PC characteristics: USB, Ethernet,<br />

fanless solutions, etc. In addition, they have<br />

a hardware PLC integrated, with independent<br />

alimentation and a separate CPU. If<br />

the PC breaks off operation, the PLC can<br />

continue to work normally, ensuring machine<br />

control.<br />

KERNEL SISTEMI<br />

Tel. +39-059-469978<br />

Enter 27448 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Shockproof Load Cells<br />

ATEX certified<br />

The entire range of digital load cells are<br />

now ATEX certified for use in both hazardous<br />

gas and dust zones 1, 2, 21 and 22.<br />

The load cells tolerate shocks, torsion<br />

and very high overloads and sideloads (up<br />

to 10 times the range). The load cells<br />

are hermetically sealed to IP68 or better<br />

with laser welding and are available in capacities<br />

ranging up to 500 metric tons. The<br />

modular electronics feature integrated<br />

diagnostics, configurable digital filters plus<br />

RS485, Profibus DP, DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP,<br />

4-20 mA and 0-10 Vdc outputs.<br />

EILERSEN ELECTRIC<br />

Tel. +45-49-180100<br />

Enter 27478 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Couplings<br />

click into place<br />

The Quick-Lok coupling is an addition to<br />

the MegaCrimp Coupling range and<br />

clicks into place without the need for<br />

torque and tooling, reducing costs, leaks<br />

and assembly time. Gates has also added<br />

larger bore dimensions to its range of noskrive<br />

spiral hose assemblies for use on extremely<br />

high pressure applications: 1piece<br />

GSH couplings for 6-spiral EnviroFluid<br />

hoses and 2-piece GSP couplings<br />

for both large bore 4-spiral and wirebraid<br />

hydraulic hoses complement the<br />

range.<br />

GATES<br />

Tel. +32-53-762606<br />

Enter 27444 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Fieldbus Calibrator<br />

intrinsically safe<br />

The Beamex MC5-IS is a high accuracy, allin-one<br />

calibrator for extreme environments,<br />

also ATEX and IECEx-certified.<br />

The MC5-IS has calibration capabilities for<br />

pressure, temperature, electrical and frequency<br />

signals. It is a documenting calibrator,<br />

which means that it communicates<br />

seamlessly with calibration software.<br />

Using documenting calibrators<br />

with calibration software can improve the<br />

efficiency and quality of the entire calibration<br />

process. The MC5-IS also has<br />

HART communication.<br />

BEAMEX<br />

Tel. +358-10-5505000<br />

Enter 27428 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

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MIX COMUNICAZIONE - MI<br />

Camozzi at Hannover Messe.<br />

Take the opportunity<br />

to see our latest products.<br />

If you want to know how<br />

to make your work easier,<br />

come and see the latest<br />

products from Camozzi<br />

at Hannover Messe 2009.<br />

We will be exhibiting<br />

our state of the art technology.<br />

Air that moves the world.<br />

For SLI: enter 26257 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Our drive<br />

will convince you!<br />

Our drive solutions are characterised<br />

by individuality, perfection and<br />

reliability. Together with our<br />

customers we develop drive<br />

components and systems optimised<br />

Hannover, 20-24 April<br />

Hall 23 - Stand A34<br />

20. - 24.04. 2009<br />

Hall 15, Stand F31<br />

www.camozzi.com<br />

27. - 29.05. 2009<br />

Stand B5.383<br />

to your applications. Take the first<br />

step and contact us. Focus on creative<br />

ideas, comprehensive engineering<br />

expertise and forward-looking<br />

technologies.<br />

HANNING ELEKTRO-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG · Holter Straße 90 · D-33813 Oerlinghausen<br />

Tel +49 (5202) 707-0 · Fax +49 (5202) 707-301 · info@hew.hanning.com · www.hew.hanning.com<br />

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18 <strong>Issue</strong> N°4 • April 2009<br />

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BellowsTech has perfected the manufacturing of edgewelded<br />

bellows, delivering ultra-precise, reliable, high<br />

performance products to meet custom requirements for<br />

almost any application and industry. For more information,<br />

we invite you to contact us.<br />

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Vision Cameras<br />

compact and high speed<br />

The CR Series of compact<br />

GigE Vision high speed cameras<br />

features the ultra sensitive<br />

CR600x2 and the ultrafast<br />

CR5000x2. Both of these<br />

versatile cameras benefit<br />

from Multisequence and<br />

Multisegment facilities. Typical<br />

applications for these cameras include: process analysis<br />

in machine building, optimization of production workflow,<br />

material testing, research and development, combustion<br />

and crash test and explosive testing. The CR5000x2<br />

offers an extremely high frame rate of 5,000fps for capture<br />

of the fastest events. This can be extended to 10,000fps using<br />

the optional ‘Ultraspeed’ pixel readout system. Also capable<br />

of operating in low light levels, the CR5000x2 features<br />

a resolution of 512x512 pixels, or 1024x1024 pixels using the<br />

optional UltraFormat. Both cameras are mounted in rugged<br />

aluminium housings for use in harsh environments. Both benefit<br />

from the well-established, easy-to-use Optronis CamControl<br />

control user software. The standardized GigaBit Ethernet<br />

interface allows the camera to be readily integrated into<br />

existing networks without any additional hardware.<br />

OPTRONIS<br />

Tel. +49-7851-91260<br />

For SLI: enter 27484 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Wireless Transmitter<br />

enables more temperature measurements<br />

The Rosemount 848T wireless temperature<br />

transmitter for high density<br />

temperature measurement<br />

includes a new EDD (Electronic<br />

Device Display) user interface that<br />

provides simple, graphical screens<br />

to deliver important configuration<br />

details and other information. Mounting and sensor<br />

connection hardware also exhibit the ease-of-use. The wireless<br />

transmitter monitors up to four independently configurable<br />

RTD, thermocouple, ohm, millivolt and 4–20mA<br />

inputs, allowing users access to more of these important<br />

temperature measurements. The resulting increased<br />

visibility to plant operations allows for proactive maintenance<br />

and monitoring of key assets. These include motor<br />

bearings that drive pumps, fans and compressors, as well<br />

as heat exchangers, tanks, reactors and boilers. The device<br />

is self-powered and utilises SmartPower technology<br />

to provide an intrinsically safe power module with long<br />

battery life. Not only are installation costs minimised by<br />

eliminating the signal wiring, but the sensor wiring costs<br />

are reduced by being able to mount the device closer to<br />

the process.<br />

EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT<br />

Tel. +41-41-7686111<br />

For SLI: enter 27462 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Software Platforms<br />

for easier and faster data analysis<br />

The PCA3000 and PCC<br />

software platforms have<br />

been developed and<br />

equipped with new functions,<br />

aimed at making<br />

the data analysis faster<br />

and totally targeted, but<br />

above all easier. The important<br />

product and batch-related process data that<br />

is recorded online can be delivered as soon as the<br />

batch is completed – quasi “on demand” – in various<br />

output formats by e-mail to the important recipients.<br />

A production system that is supported by these platforms<br />

conveys the process data quickly, reliably and safely<br />

– and this is done without involving people. This customer<br />

benefit helps to reduce the cost of recording the<br />

process data, which is an essential accompaniment<br />

to production. The option of designing your own<br />

“output forms”, which allows you to put your own company<br />

logo and present your report data in a company-specific<br />

way, in various output formats, has made<br />

it far easier to transfer the recorded process data to<br />

their own archive systems.<br />

JUMO<br />

Tel. +49-661-60030<br />

For SLI: enter 27452 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Code-reading Systems<br />

for industrial applications<br />

The stationary 1D/2D code<br />

readers, which feature high<br />

protection rating IP67, can<br />

be used for reading data<br />

matrix codes such as direct<br />

part marks (DPMs) on objects<br />

under difficult ambient<br />

conditions in an industrial<br />

environment. Thanks<br />

to its flexible lighting options,<br />

the system can be<br />

adapted to the respective application. Typical uses are<br />

product tracing, process control and checking the quality<br />

of marking in a variety of applications in the automotive,<br />

packaging, pharmaceutical, tobacco, cosmetics,<br />

electronics and food industries. Several versions of the<br />

new Simatic MV440 1D/2D code reading system are<br />

available: with integrated lighting for working at a<br />

distance of up to 80 centimeters, with external lighting<br />

and a working distance of up to three meters; with and<br />

without verification; as well as with a resolution of<br />

640x480 or 1024x768 pixels. The Simatic MV440 reads<br />

up to 80 codes per second.<br />

SIEMENS<br />

Fax +49-911-9783321<br />

For SLI: enter 27418 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Digital Load Cells<br />

reduce compensation delays<br />

The C16i digital load cells come<br />

with an integrated 32-bit processor<br />

providing 256-bit encryption preventing<br />

interference from external influences<br />

such as EMC. It has a wide<br />

array of improved functions. Electronic<br />

off-center load compensation<br />

is easy to implement which is important<br />

for many typical applications,<br />

such as vehicle weighbridges. The<br />

procedure takes only a few minutes. A weight is applied<br />

to each corner of the platform and any mechanical<br />

off-center load error resulting from uneven loading is<br />

immediately calculated and compensation automatically<br />

applied. By comparison, compensation can often<br />

take some hours and may require hardware modifications<br />

with conventional setups using analogue load<br />

cells. These load cells feature optional automatic status<br />

messages to a superior host system enabling defective<br />

sensors to be quickly located and replaced. The status<br />

messages ensure timely maintenance contributing to higher<br />

availability. The load cells are available with maximum<br />

capacities of 20 t, 30 t, 40 t, and 60 t.<br />

HBM<br />

Tel. +49-6151-8030<br />

For SLI: enter 27467 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

USB Board-Level Cameras<br />

with generic interface<br />

The uEye LE range of USB<br />

cameras, now comes with<br />

GenICam interface. This<br />

generic interface allows<br />

for increased flexibility<br />

in camera integration.<br />

The board-level versions<br />

offer a very interesting<br />

solution for system integrators<br />

and OEMs. The USB cameras are available as a<br />

CE-B certified housing version with C/CS-mount lens connection<br />

and as a space-saving board-level version with<br />

or without S-mount lens holder. State-of-the-art monochrome<br />

and colour CMOS sensors offer resolutions<br />

from WVGA (87fps) to up to 5MP. The camera ships with<br />

a Software Development Kit and a wide choice of interfaces<br />

and drivers. Besides the GenICam interface, the<br />

software package includes a TWAIN interface, a DirectShow/WDM<br />

interface and an ActiveX component.<br />

A GenICam sample application complete with source code<br />

shows users how to integrate the cameras with their own<br />

applications, independently of the manufacturer and<br />

technology.<br />

IDS IMAGING DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS<br />

Tel. +49-7134-961960<br />

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ProfiHub B5 -<br />

5-Port Repeater<br />

ProfiHub B5 is the<br />

solution to implement<br />

reliable spur lines<br />

in high speed<br />

PROFIBUS DP<br />

networks. It contains<br />

5 galvanic isolated<br />

transparent repeaters to<br />

enable network structures with<br />

extended spur lines. The spur lines can have<br />

the same length as the main bus with each<br />

a busload of maximum 31 devices. For IP65<br />

applications the ProfiHub A5 is available.<br />

www.procentec.com/profihub<br />

Cable and Connectors<br />

You can purchase all your<br />

PROFIBUS and PROFINET cable<br />

from PROCENTEC. We offer cable<br />

for a variety of applications and<br />

environments; stationary, moving<br />

machine parts, burial, halogen free,<br />

fire, heat, marine, rodent protection,<br />

UV, etc. Also versions for Fast<br />

Connect assembly or special sheaths<br />

other than PVC, PE or PUR.<br />

We also offer connectors for a variety<br />

of applications. Please contact us to<br />

find the best cables and connectors<br />

for your requirements.<br />

www.procentec.com/products<br />

For SLI: enter 27414 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Compact Repeater<br />

The compact B1 PROFIBUS DP<br />

repeater offers an economic<br />

alternative and tackles the<br />

technological limitations<br />

of the existing repeaters.<br />

This first-class network<br />

component fulfils the<br />

electrical, mechanical<br />

and diagnostic requirements<br />

of the demanding modern industry<br />

The power supply is redundant. It can be<br />

cascaded unlimitedly and is equipped with<br />

the latest isolated RS 485 interface. On-board<br />

termination is provided for both channels.<br />

www.procentec.com/products<br />

For SLI: enter 27415 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

PROFINET Cable Tester<br />

The PROFINET cable<br />

tester is an essential tool to<br />

verify the condition of the<br />

cabling after assembly and<br />

installation. It is a robust<br />

product which has been<br />

especially designed for<br />

PROFINET and suitable<br />

for industrial environments.<br />

If a cable did not pass the<br />

test, it will clearly indicate what the problem is<br />

and which wires/pins are affected. It can also<br />

be utilized on all other Ethernet networks with<br />

4-wire and 8-wire shielded cables.<br />

www.profinetcabletester.com<br />

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FREE Training for<br />

ProfiTrace Users<br />

This free training is<br />

fully concentrated on<br />

ProfiTrace 2. The main<br />

goal is to master the<br />

ProfiTrace platform<br />

and being able to<br />

quickly identify; what<br />

is a good and what is<br />

a bad network? In a full day the participants<br />

will learn how to analyse, localise and solve<br />

PROFIBUS faults with ProfiTrace. With a<br />

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theory into practice.<br />

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Most Powerful<br />

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ProfiTrace is used by most PROFIBUS<br />

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22 <strong>Issue</strong> N°4 • April 2009<br />

For SLI: enter 27450 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

For SLI: enter 25901 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Ethernet Cameras<br />

for use in harsh environments<br />

The TXG is a new Gigabit<br />

Ethernet camera<br />

with IP67 housing specially<br />

designed for use<br />

in tough industrial environments.<br />

This camera<br />

is very suitable for<br />

applications where water<br />

and dust are unavoidable.<br />

The IP67<br />

housing contains all necessary components such as the<br />

CCD sensor, all electronics as well as an integrated C-Mount<br />

to ensure a protected environment for nearly all available<br />

standard lenses. An industrial M12 connector enables<br />

a safe connection of the camera with the network<br />

interface. Misalignment or defocusing of the lens which<br />

corrupts the vision system, is no longer a problem with<br />

this camera. The lens and also the camera itself are safely<br />

covered by the housing in order to avoid any unwanted<br />

touch. These Gigabit Ethernet cameras are available<br />

in a wide range with resolutions up to 5 megapixel. The<br />

generic programming interface enables easy integration<br />

into any application.<br />

BAUMER<br />

Tel. +49-3528-43860<br />

For SLI: enter 26482 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Turbocharger Speed Sensor<br />

for high volume production<br />

The turboSPEED TSSC series<br />

of sensors operates<br />

according to the eddy current<br />

principle thus providing<br />

several benefits.<br />

The sensor is cast in plastic<br />

and has a separate electronics<br />

unit, which can be<br />

integrated in the engine compartment separate from the<br />

turbocharger. Speeds of 200 to 400,000rpm can be measured<br />

accurately with the sensor. Due to the complex<br />

electronics and special linearisation, the sensor can measure<br />

on turbine wheels made from aluminium or titanium.<br />

Titanium is well known as a poor electrical conductor<br />

and is therefore generally difficult to measure. The<br />

electronics for each turbine model is configured and<br />

fixed afterwards for high precision. The low cost version<br />

of the sensor meets all necessary requirements for the automotive<br />

industry. The housing is protected to IP67; the<br />

electronics comply with the EMC requirements in the engine<br />

compartment. Different from conventional sensors<br />

for turbochargers, the new sensor does not measure<br />

on the shaft between the two turbine wheels.<br />

MICRO-EPSILON MESSTECHNIK<br />

Tel. +49-8542-1680<br />

For SLI: enter 27473 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Self-aligning Bearing System<br />

extends life of equipment<br />

The self-aligning bearing system<br />

eliminates the problem of axial<br />

displacement in rotating equipment.<br />

This system results in improved<br />

performance and extended<br />

service life for industrial applications,<br />

minimising maintenance costs for end users.<br />

This solution remedies axial displacement problem by combining<br />

fit-for-purpose rolling bearings and robust housings.<br />

In the non-locating position, a CARB toroidal roller<br />

bearing provides superior shaft misalignment tolerance,<br />

eliminating fretting corrosion, reducing heat and lowering<br />

maintenance costs. CARB bearings are designed to<br />

accommodate axial movement internally, with the roller<br />

position inside the bearing automatically adjusted to distribute<br />

load evenly along the roller contact length, irrespective<br />

of misalignment. The CARB bearing is complemented<br />

by an Explorer spherical roller bearing in the locating<br />

position. These bearings have an all steel construction<br />

and patented self-guiding symmetrical rollers, offering<br />

three times the life of conventional bearings, with lower<br />

temperature and noise, greater strength and stiffness,<br />

and ultimately reduced maintenance costs.<br />

SKF<br />

Tel. +46-31-3371000<br />

For SLI: enter 27492 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Plastic Sideflexing Belts<br />

allow flexibility for the packaging industry<br />

The Regina Matveyor<br />

Sideflexing<br />

Belts 2555 Series<br />

are specifically designed<br />

to handle<br />

the conveying requirements<br />

of the<br />

packaging industry.<br />

They are suitable<br />

for installation<br />

on curvilinear assembly lines downstream of the<br />

packaging machines. These belts allow line layout<br />

flexibility to adapt to different assembly line paths<br />

requiring “S”, “L” or “U” shape conveyors. In this way<br />

they also help to maximize floor space in the plants. The<br />

2555HTB Sideflexing Belt combines TAB and a Radial<br />

Bearing retention system in combination with a minimum<br />

sideflexing radius. This maximizes the belt life<br />

even at higher conveying speeds wihout the risk of overheating.<br />

This system guarantees smooth product handling<br />

at any speed. Ideal applications for these belts are<br />

carton conveyors, shrink wrapped cans and general packaged<br />

handling.<br />

REGINA CATENE CALIBRATE<br />

Tel. +39-039-99801<br />

For SLI: enter 26430 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Linear Actuators<br />

combine motor, electronics and mechanics<br />

The MDrive product<br />

line expands<br />

with NEMA size<br />

17 linear actuators<br />

combining<br />

leading all-in-one<br />

integrated step motor and driver technology with linear<br />

motion to deliver long life, high accuracy and unsurpassed<br />

repeatability, all in a compact package measuring<br />

58x56x43mm. The actuators are available in two<br />

shaft styles: non-captive and external. With non-captive<br />

shafts, a screw extends through the actuator and<br />

moves axially as the motor rotates. With external<br />

shafts, a rotating screw integral to the motor moves a<br />

screw-mounted nut axially, with a choice of general purpose<br />

or anti-backlash nuts. Precision rolled screws for<br />

linear actuators deliver maximum life and quiet operation,<br />

and come with a choice of 4 screw leads to<br />

meet a wide range of application demands. Screws are<br />

manufactured from premium grade stainless steel,<br />

are corrosion resistant and non-magnetic, and available<br />

with an optional Teflon coating. The actuators are<br />

available with integrated electronics.<br />

INTELLIGENT MOTION SYSTEMS<br />

Tel. +1-860-2956102<br />

For SLI: enter 27063 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Conveyor Chains<br />

corrosion-resistant<br />

Sensitive materials,<br />

such as packaging<br />

foils, thinwalled<br />

sheet metals,<br />

plastics and<br />

other hard sheet<br />

and strip materials<br />

must be handled<br />

gently during<br />

processing to avoid damaging the conveyed materials<br />

in transport, positioning, drawing in, punching, welding,<br />

filling, coating, cutting, stretching, forming or<br />

sealing. These Iwis grip chains with clamping elements<br />

feature a special swivel arrangement that ensures optimised<br />

feeding and precise positioning of the conveyed<br />

products. The spring force can be adjusted to allow gentle<br />

gripping of a wide range of materials. Chain and<br />

clamping elements are wear-resistant, corrosion-protected<br />

and pre-lubricated with food-safe lubricant as<br />

standard. The grip chains are available as simplex and<br />

duplex chain according to DIN8187-1. The grippers<br />

have either one or two tips; on request special gripper<br />

designs are also available.<br />

IWIS ANTRIEBSSYSTEME<br />

Tel. +49-89-7690910<br />

For SLI: enter 27446 at www.tim-info.com/ien


Winches<br />

pulling power up to 3,500kg<br />

Profi Puller winches<br />

offer pulling power<br />

of up to 3,500kg. Their<br />

air operated winches<br />

fitted with 6kW rated<br />

motors are also Ex<br />

rated, suitable for safe<br />

operation within hazardous<br />

areas. A durable steel structure is combined<br />

with a long drum to provide good rope capacity with<br />

four layer spooling, and a drum/rope diameter ratio which<br />

ensures optimum rope life operation. An integrated planetary<br />

gearbox also utilises exhaust air cooling for 100%<br />

duty cycles with minimum maintenance and maximum<br />

reliability. The winches are easy to install and have a low<br />

operating noise level. A winch mounted control lever<br />

is provided as standard for precise operation and variable<br />

speed control. Optional twin button or lever pendant<br />

controllers can also be supplied for remote operation.<br />

Emergency stop and overload protection are incorporated<br />

as standard, with optional features including<br />

pressure roller, rope drum grooving, slack rope detector,<br />

welded pulling frame and drum guard.<br />

J.D. NEUHAUS<br />

Tel. +49-2302-2080<br />

For SLI: enter 27449 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Compact controllers with<br />

program function<br />

JUMO dTRON<br />

free choice of control mode<br />

brilliant, multicolored LC display<br />

max.2 analog input<br />

four setpoints, two parameter sets<br />

two autotuning procedures as standard<br />

math and logic module<br />

PROFIBUS-DP or RS422/485 interface<br />

simple operation via keys or<br />

setup program<br />

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Wireless temperature measurement<br />

for industrial applications<br />

JUMO Wtrans<br />

Wireless transmission of measurement<br />

data over 300 m open field<br />

Mobile temperature measurement<br />

at movable or fixed locations<br />

Waterproof insertion probe<br />

with integrated transmitter<br />

Wide operating temperature range<br />

from –200 to +600 °C<br />

Analog outputs, floating relay contacts<br />

and RS485 interface for up to<br />

16 transmitters for each receiver<br />

Touch Panel PC<br />

with IP66 protection<br />

The Nano Client family<br />

of all-round IP66 protected<br />

fanless standalone<br />

Touch Panel PCs<br />

based on the Intel Atom<br />

processor were designed<br />

for use as swivel<br />

arm mounted or free<br />

standing HMIs or OEM<br />

shop floor terminals in<br />

harsh environments. Based on the energy-saving embedded<br />

45nm Intel Atom Z5xx processor and Intel<br />

System Controller Hub US15W, the fanless Kontron Nano<br />

Client implements a simplified cooling concept in a fully<br />

sealed stainless steel housing with VESA mounting.<br />

Plant operators can quickly and easily mount the slimline<br />

and free-standing Kontron Nano Clients with either<br />

10.4 or 15.0” TFT touch screen, even in harsh<br />

environments where there is exposure to spray and aggressive<br />

air-borne particles. The Kontron Nano Client<br />

has up to 1024MB of soldered RAM, and features 1 x<br />

Gigabit Ethernet, 1 x USB 2.0, an optional CAN bus interface<br />

and an RS232 port.<br />

KONTRON<br />

Tel. +49-8165-770<br />

For SLI: enter 27401 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Electronic pressure switch<br />

with Display<br />

JUMO DELOS<br />

Multifunctional<br />

EHEDG-certified<br />

Brilliant display<br />

Medium temperature optionally<br />

up to 200°C<br />

Made of high-quality stainless steel<br />

With switching and analog output<br />

Transmitter/Controller Series<br />

for Liquid Analysis<br />

JUMO AQUIS 500<br />

for the variables: pH, mV, mS/cm,<br />

μS/cm, k x cm, M x cm, ppm<br />

Operation<br />

– Plain text display<br />

– Language changeover: German,<br />

English, French; further languages<br />

can be loaded<br />

– Unique key functions<br />

max 2 analog output<br />

max 2 relays changeover<br />

Using the setup program:<br />

user-friendly programming<br />

Paperless recorder<br />

with stainless steel front<br />

JUMO LOGOSCREEN nt<br />

Touch-Pad Operation<br />

Stainless Steel Front Frame with<br />

Safety Glass Screen<br />

ATEX-Approval for use in Zone 1<br />

Ex-Marking: II 2G Ex px IIC,<br />

II 2D Ex pD 21 IP 65<br />

27 counters/integrators<br />

web server with online visualization<br />

modular hardware concept:<br />

– up to 18 internal analog inputs<br />

– up to 24 internal binary I/Os<br />

– in addition, up to 24 external<br />

analog inputs and binary I/Os each<br />

Innovative new<br />

DIN rail thermostat<br />

JUMO heatTHERM-DR<br />

DIN rail thermostat as:<br />

– Operating temperature monitor (TW)<br />

– Safety temperature monitor (STW)<br />

– Safety temperature limiter (STB)<br />

Suitable for mounting on DIN rails to<br />

EN 60 715<br />

Push-In ® terminals reduce the time<br />

and cost of electrical connection<br />

by up to 50 %<br />

Functional, easy to mount and operate<br />

Stable switching point position – greater<br />

system process safety – through<br />

ambient temperature compensation<br />

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<strong>Issue</strong> N°4 • April 2009 23<br />

Air Bearing Stage<br />

provides higher throughput performance<br />

The PlanarHD air bearing stage<br />

features several design enhancements<br />

for increased throughput<br />

in ultra-high precision stepand-settle<br />

and scanning applications<br />

such as semiconductor<br />

processing and emerging<br />

MEMS/Nano technologies. The<br />

500x500mm travel stage includes larger air bearing surfaces<br />

for significantly improved dynamic characteristics<br />

as well as higher power linear servo motors on both axes<br />

to deliver an impressive specification that includes a<br />

2m/sec scan velocity and peak acceleration to 5g - with<br />

a positioning resolution of up to 0.25 nanometres, repeatability<br />

to 50 nanometres and accuracy to +/- 300 nanometres.<br />

It employs a low mass structural bearing design<br />

with a balanced air-on-air preload system for higher<br />

lateral, vertical and angular stiffness resulting in improved<br />

speed, acceleration and accuracy characteristics.<br />

Nominal payload is 5kg to maintain dynamic specifications<br />

with an upper limit of 30kg. The H-bridge design<br />

utilises dual air-bearings, dual linear motors and dual linear<br />

encoders on the step axis.<br />

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MotiFlex TM<br />

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Operator Panel<br />

for standard drives<br />

This Sinamics IOP panel has<br />

simplified operation and plain<br />

text displays to speed up commissioning<br />

and shorten downtimes.<br />

It has been designed for<br />

the Sinamics G120, G120D<br />

and G110D standard drives,<br />

and the Simatic ET200 frequency<br />

converter, and was<br />

created with user-friendliness<br />

in mind. The large plain text display, menu-based<br />

operation with rotary knob, and the integrated application<br />

wizards make commissioning standard drives<br />

much easier. Plain text parameter displays, help texts and<br />

a parameter filter usually enable a drive to be commissioned<br />

without a printed parameter list. Application wizards<br />

guide the user interactively through the commissioning<br />

of applications, such as pumps, fans, compressors<br />

and materials-handling drives. Process variables<br />

can be monitored directly on the IOP status display, so<br />

that faults are detected and rectified quickly. The IOP<br />

has an integrated USB interface to make expansions and<br />

reading in new software versions easy.<br />

SIEMENS<br />

Fax +49-911-9783321<br />

For SLI: enter 27417 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

MicroFlex ®<br />

®<br />

Power Alert<br />

with low profile mounting<br />

The Universal Power Alert<br />

(UPA) device provides a highly<br />

visual external indication of<br />

live power or stored energy<br />

conditions existing within an<br />

electrical enclosure. The permanently<br />

installed UPA 130<br />

unit supplements conventional<br />

voltmeter testing and<br />

helps maintain safe electrical<br />

work practices for workers.<br />

The power alerts are suitable for use on single and<br />

three phase power supplies, with typical applications<br />

including motor control centres (MCC) and MCC buckets;<br />

high energy panels or panels with multiple power<br />

sources; circuit breaker disconnect boxes, isolation<br />

switches and other frequently accessed electrical panels<br />

used throughout general industry and supply utilities.<br />

The UPA 130 uses standard pushbutton or conduit<br />

knockouts for mounting and is permanently wired to<br />

the circuit breaker or otherwise potentially hazardous<br />

live power supply which is indicated with flashing LEDs.<br />

A low profile mounting option is available.<br />

MARSH BELLOFRAM<br />

Tel. +44-115-9933300<br />

For SLI: enter 27430 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Panel PC<br />

for limited space applications<br />

The Tornado-<br />

IV/Dual 2 Core<br />

Panel PC comes<br />

with screen sizes<br />

from 6 to 23”,<br />

and with brightness<br />

options up<br />

to 1,600Cd/m2.<br />

The computers<br />

were designed to<br />

operate in hostile<br />

environments<br />

where an office<br />

PC or an assembled PC would not be reliable. Dual<br />

core capability make them suitable for mission critical<br />

applications. Features include: Intel Core Solo/Core 2 Duo<br />

family CPU Intel 945GM Chipset, up to 2.33GHz, up to<br />

4GB SDRAM, 1 x PCI , 1 x PCI EXP 16, 2GbE LAN, CRT /<br />

LVDS panel, audio AC97, 6 x USB 2.0, 4 RS-232, LPT, 1 x<br />

PS/2 K/M, 8 GPIO TTL, IrDA, 1 x IDE, 1 CF socket and 2<br />

x SATA support Raid 0,1. The computers have an operating<br />

temperature of 0 ~ 60°C . Remote displays are available,<br />

as well as various touchscreen technologies.<br />

NCS COMPUTER<br />

Tel. +39-0331-263975<br />

For SLI: enter 27405 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Measurement Instruments<br />

up to 48 inputs<br />

The measurement instruments<br />

of the VOLTpoint<br />

series are suitable<br />

for applications<br />

involving high-accuracy<br />

measurements of<br />

voltages up to ±100V.<br />

The instruments feature<br />

150µV resolution<br />

and are ready to measure right out of the box using the<br />

accompanying software application. The rugged desktop<br />

units are available with either a USB or Ethernet (LXI)<br />

interface and provide from 8 up to 48 input channels<br />

with a dedicated 24-bit A/D converter for each channel.<br />

Sampling rates up to 10Hz per channel can be achieved<br />

simultaneously over all 48 inputs. The Ethernet version<br />

additionally features a built-in web based server,<br />

which allows automatic monitoring of preset alarm<br />

limits as well as email notification. The signals are attached<br />

through removable screw terminals on the<br />

front of the unit. 1000V channel-to-channel galvanic isolation<br />

guarantees maximum accuracy and signal integrity<br />

even in harsh industrial environments.<br />

DATA TRANSLATION<br />

Tel. +49-7142-95310<br />

For SLI: enter 27176 at www.tim-info.com/ien


Valve and Electrical Terminal<br />

for use in areas at risk of explosion<br />

All equipment that<br />

is used in explosion<br />

risk areas<br />

must be approved<br />

in accordance with<br />

the directive<br />

94/9/EC. The modular<br />

valve terminal<br />

CPX/MPA and<br />

the electrical terminal CPX-P are both certified for all<br />

explosion protection categories. The modular valve<br />

terminal CPX/MPA comes with an Atex certification<br />

for zones 2 and 22. All the modules can be chosen via<br />

a configurator according to the explosion protection requirements.<br />

In addition to I/O options and flexible installation<br />

versions, the electrical terminal CPX offers extensive<br />

diagnostics functions that help avoiding machine<br />

and system downtimes. The electrical terminal CPX-P has<br />

been designed for use in the processing industries.<br />

This terminal facilitates the connection of Namur sensors<br />

as well as analogue sensors and actuators. The<br />

electronic modules are available with built-in intrinsically<br />

safe isolation with protection to IP65.<br />

FESTO<br />

Tel. +49-711-3474032<br />

For SLI: enter 26456 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Safety Switches<br />

for small size applications<br />

These safety switches<br />

feature compact,<br />

reinforced thermoplastic<br />

bodied designs,<br />

suitable for<br />

applications on very<br />

small machines,<br />

typically as used<br />

with packaging systems.<br />

Designated as the NQ and TQ series, these products<br />

can fit in spaces where it would be impractical to<br />

install other guard locking solutions. The TQ switch<br />

has a body size of 75mm square x 15mm thick. It incorporates<br />

five internal switching contacts with optional<br />

locking mechanisms of guards locked or released by spring<br />

force when used in conjunction with the internal energised<br />

solenoid. The switch incorporates a status condition<br />

LED, and accommodates a vertical actuator approach<br />

and mechanical key release of guard locking with a three<br />

directional approach. Where guard locking is not anticipated,<br />

the smaller NQ series safety switch can be used.<br />

This has a body size of 78x30x15mm and three internal<br />

switching contacts are provided.<br />

EUCHNER<br />

Tel. +49-711-75970<br />

For SLI: enter 27163 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Flat Linear Axes<br />

for high demanding applications<br />

For applications<br />

with<br />

high demands<br />

on<br />

the dynamics<br />

with<br />

small to<br />

medium loads, there is now the MLD-FU series of directly<br />

driven flat lineair axes. A three-phase, electronically<br />

commuted AC synchronous lineair motor<br />

is used as the drive. The energized primary part is integrated<br />

in the slide; the secondary part with permanent<br />

magnets in the base body. The modules are extremely<br />

slim, thanks to the reduction of moving masses,<br />

made possible by the direct drive. The base body<br />

of the linear axis consists of an aluminum press-drawn<br />

section onto which a highly dynamic resilient rail system<br />

with roller guides is built. Available in lengths up<br />

to 400mm, the MLD-FU reaches driving forces up to<br />

600Nm and has a repeat accuracy of ±0.01mm. A<br />

wide range of accessories is available such as control<br />

units, inductive sensors, hydraulic shock absorbers,<br />

prefabricated cable tracks, adapter plates, etc.<br />

SCHUNK<br />

Tel. +49-7133-1030<br />

For SLI: enter 26450 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Compact Linear Strobe<br />

brightness, sharpness and uniformity<br />

The Checkline LS-5-12000 Linear<br />

Strobe mounts easily on any<br />

machinery that utilizes a strobe<br />

for visual inspection. This includes,<br />

rewinders, slitters and<br />

similar process equipment in the<br />

label printing and process market,<br />

as well as vibration analyzers,<br />

balancers, metal producing<br />

equipment and much more. Its<br />

short flash duration (less than 5µs),<br />

combined with a super-bright,<br />

long life (200 million flashes) Xenon U-tube delivers unmatched<br />

brightness, sharpness and uniformity versus<br />

other strobes on the market, based upon its compact size<br />

(150x130x112 mm). The flash rate can be externally triggered<br />

by a sensor/controller on the process machine, using<br />

industry standard TTL-type square wave signal rates<br />

up 208Hz and higher. Or, the Remote Controller can be<br />

optionally specified for this purpose. The CE certified, LS-<br />

5-12000 operates using 24VDC (15–28VDC). It can use power<br />

already available on the machine, or an AC-DC power<br />

adapter is optionally available.<br />

ELECTROMATIC EQUIPMENT<br />

Tel. +1-516-2954300<br />

For SLI: enter 27463 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Surge Trap ®<br />

A fl exible high-tech<br />

protection solution:<br />

> Easy to install<br />

> Easy to retrofi t (Pluggable range)<br />

> Global (IEC, UL, Solar PV models)<br />

> Ready to communicate<br />

www.ferrazshawmut.com<br />

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Transportation<br />

15 rue Jacques de Vaucanson - F-69720 Saint-Bonnet-de-Mure<br />

Tel. +33 (0)4 72 22 66 11 - Fax +33 (0)4 72 22 67 13<br />

374 Merrimac Street - Newburyport, MA 01950 - USA<br />

Tél. (978) 462-6662 - Fax (978) 462-0181<br />

www.ferrazshawmut.com<br />

Power conversion<br />

Power generation<br />

& distribution<br />

<strong>Industrial</strong><br />

controls<br />

<strong>Issue</strong> N°4 • April 2009 25<br />

For SLI: enter 26047 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

fail-safe solutions<br />

Power<br />

Quality<br />

- 6182 - 03-2009


26 <strong>Issue</strong> N°4 • April 2009<br />

You can put<br />

a price on workplace<br />

safety and efficiency.<br />

It’s the cost of a Hannay Reel.<br />

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You demand a productive workplace.<br />

One that’s as compliant with safety<br />

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Newport’s TRA Series Motorized Actuators<br />

Compact and Competitive<br />

The TRA Series miniature motorized actuators are the latest addition to<br />

Newport's extensive range of precision positioning devices. They provide<br />

reliable motorized motion in a small diameter, lightweight package and are a<br />

lower cost alternative to the popular Newport CMA series. The TRA actuators<br />

incorporate an excellent space saving design that allows them to be used with<br />

a wide variety of linear stages, mirror mounts, and OEM applications.<br />

Key Features<br />

• Up to 25 mm travel in a light, compact design<br />

• Replaces manual micrometer drives with similar form factor<br />

• Stepper, stepper-vacuum, and closed-loop DC-servo motor versions<br />

• Integrated limit switches prevent component and motor damage<br />

For more information,<br />

visit www.newport.com/tra<br />

or call your local sales office.<br />

Germany<br />

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Netherlands<br />

Tel: +31-(0)30 659 21 11<br />

Made in U.S.A.<br />

www.hannay.com • 877-467-3357<br />

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United Kingdom<br />

Tel: +44 (0)1235 432710<br />

© 2009 Newport Corporation.<br />

MAKE LIGHT | MANAGE LIGHT | MEASURE LIGHT AD-030903-EN<br />

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Self-Prime Pump<br />

fast priming<br />

Tools & Equipment<br />

The SP22 Series centrifugal<br />

pump with<br />

lifts up to 7.62m features<br />

a gooseneck design<br />

of the suction passage,<br />

which retains fluid<br />

in the priming chamber<br />

for fast re-priming.<br />

Powered by magnetic<br />

drive technology,<br />

the SP Series has the ability to run-dry without damage<br />

in absence of continuous flow. With flow rates up to<br />

946lpm, the SP22 is an alternative to more expensive ETFElined<br />

ductile iron self-priming pumps. The SP Series<br />

mounts to NEMA and IEC motor frames.<br />

FINISH THOMPSON<br />

Tel. +1-814-4554478<br />

For SLI: enter 27441 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Welding System Power Supply<br />

with new languages<br />

Welding system M200 power<br />

supply comes with expanded<br />

language capabilities.<br />

Offering ease of use,<br />

portability, and 200 amp<br />

capability, all at a weight of<br />

less than 23kg, the M200<br />

features built-in multi-language<br />

capability. Russian<br />

and Swedish have been added to the power supply’s original<br />

languages. A high-resolution, 307mm colour industrial<br />

touch screen gives users a simple, intuitive pathway<br />

to enter weld programmes. Users can choose from one<br />

of three forms to enter weld programmes, including automatic<br />

weld schedule programming.<br />

SWAGELOK<br />

Tel. +1-440-33495934<br />

For SLI: enter 27453 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Modular Spray System<br />

for automatic spray control<br />

The AutoJet Model 1550 controls<br />

and improves the performance<br />

of automatic spray<br />

nozzles. These systems provide<br />

quick effects by: saving<br />

liquids and eliminating overspray,<br />

minimizing manual labor,<br />

improving product quality<br />

and reducing scrap. Onboard<br />

timing control is suitable<br />

for applications where<br />

spray variables are pre-set. It<br />

finds the applications in:<br />

coating, marking, lubricating<br />

and moisturizing.<br />

SPRAYING SYSTEMS<br />

Tel. +1-630-6655000<br />

For SLI: enter 25889 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Thruster<br />

heavy duty<br />

Available in bore sizes<br />

2” and larger, the T4<br />

thruster features a<br />

black anodized body<br />

and precision re-circulating<br />

ball bearings,<br />

and provides smooth<br />

actuation. At the same<br />

time, four guide shafts<br />

- instead of the typical two of the earlier models -<br />

double the load-carrying capacity and reduce deflection.<br />

The T4 Thruster is available in 2”, 2.5” and 3” bores and<br />

comes in standard stroke lengths of 1” to 12” increments.<br />

Optional features include air cushions, bumpers, and magnetic<br />

position sensing.<br />

BIMBA<br />

Tel. +1-708-5348544<br />

For SLI: enter 26597 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Sticky Tape<br />

thermally insulating<br />

Thermeez 397PS is woven<br />

from durable, flexible,<br />

industrial grade ceramic<br />

fibres that have<br />

high chemical stability<br />

and resistance to thermal<br />

shock, corrosive attack,<br />

mechanical vibration and<br />

stress. Unlike fibreglass, Thermeez products are nonirritating<br />

to the skin. They are non-toxic and will<br />

not burn. The adhesive backing simplifies tape placement<br />

and assures a neat and uniform installation for<br />

any thermal and electrical insulation application. The<br />

tape is suitable for a range of industrial and maintenance<br />

applications.<br />

COTRONICS<br />

Tel. +1-718-6467996<br />

For SLI: enter 27392 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Spot Welding Control Systems<br />

with Windows UI<br />

With the PS 6000 system, ultrasonic<br />

measuring technology enables nondestructive<br />

quality test during actual<br />

welding process. For demanding material<br />

and metal combinations, Rexroth<br />

offers adaptive current/voltage control<br />

including monitoring functions for<br />

fully documented quality control.<br />

The current/voltage control displays<br />

all the process-critical parameters<br />

online in a diagram, enabling accurate inspection of the<br />

weld spots. The PS 6000 system solution features flexible<br />

scalability in terms of power and functionality. A modern<br />

Windows user interface, BOS 6000, offers fullyfeatured<br />

programming, monitoring and logging.<br />

BOSCH REXROTH<br />

Tel. +49-9352-180<br />

For SLI: enter 27096 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Ion Air Wipe<br />

cleans surfaces with 360° ionized airstream<br />

The Super Ion Air Wipe uses a uniform<br />

360° ionized airstream to discharge<br />

and clean moving surfaces<br />

and parts. Two shockless<br />

ionizing points powered by a UL<br />

Listed 5kV power supply fills the<br />

airstream with static eliminating<br />

ions due to which the airflow<br />

attaches itself to the surface<br />

of the material running through<br />

the air wipe. With only a small amount of compressed<br />

air static electricity and contaminants can be eliminated<br />

even for high speed processes and over long distances.<br />

Constructed out of aluminum it is lightweight. It is<br />

available with a 2” (51mm) and 4” (102mm) diameter.<br />

EXAIR<br />

Tel. +1-513-6713322<br />

For SLI: enter 26545 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Static Electricity Eraser<br />

compact and lightweight<br />

The G7-E is a gun-type static electricity<br />

eraser for powerful dust removal<br />

with big volume ionised air. Compact,<br />

lightweight (198g) and ergonomic<br />

handle make comfortable and easy handling.<br />

With its LED beam light, the dust<br />

can be visible for efficient work. Low<br />

noise disturbance will not affect any<br />

other electronic devices with surge<br />

function installed. It can be used for<br />

dust removal from moulds and products,<br />

paper, films, LCD, IC, cameras,<br />

watches, lenses, etc. Also for static electricity removal prior<br />

to painting of car bodies and plating of resin products<br />

and preventing dust adherence during packaging.<br />

VESSEL FRANCE<br />

Tel. +33-1-60041010<br />

For SLI: enter 25882 at www.tim-info.com/ien


Deep Scribing Machine<br />

versatility and ease of use<br />

Capable of attaining a depth of 0.4mm, the XF530p is<br />

a portable deep scribing machine, which stands out for<br />

its versatility and ease of use. Whether it is used on tubes<br />

or smooth surfaces, it is simply applied to the part,<br />

with no need for other pre-tension equipment or supplementary<br />

positioning. It can mark pipelines (oil, mining,<br />

gas), lifting/hoisting equipment (pallet trucks,<br />

forklift trucks), "off the road" vehicles and even naval<br />

constructions and metallic structures. The XF530p<br />

weighs just 18kg and has a marking field of 200x50mm.<br />

TECHNIFOR<br />

Tel. +33-4-78558585<br />

For SLI: enter 27496 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Modular Pumping Station<br />

for clean vacuum<br />

HiCube turbopumping<br />

stations were<br />

developed<br />

for the 35 to<br />

685l/s pumping<br />

speed<br />

range, and<br />

offer a combination<br />

of a<br />

turbopump from the HiPace-series and a dry or oilsealed<br />

backing pump designed for specific application<br />

needs within areas such as R&D, vacuum process technology<br />

and leak detection systems. All connections are<br />

consolidated at the rear of the unit. In addition, the turbopump<br />

can easily be removed from the housing and<br />

connected to a recipient or system, as all of the individual<br />

components are highly accessible. Oil changes are<br />

simple to perform on the rotary vane pumps, without<br />

the need for special tools or disassembly. The pumping<br />

stations offer energy-saving, quiet operation. Available<br />

as a compact version within the HiCube series is the<br />

HiCube Eco with pumping speeds of 35 l/s to 67 l/s.<br />

PFEIFFER VACUUM<br />

Tel. +49-6441-8020<br />

For SLI: enter 26574 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Power Cord Reels<br />

for limited spaces<br />

The PC10 Power-Cord<br />

Series is a compact addition<br />

to the line of<br />

power cord and light<br />

reels. This design sets<br />

a new bar as the suitable<br />

cord management<br />

solution capable<br />

of fulfilling any commercial and industrial application<br />

where space is limited. This model comes with<br />

a 1.5m pigtail and handles up to 9m of 16 and 12 gauge<br />

cords and features 6 different cord accessory options<br />

for every power and light management application.<br />

Crafted in heavy gauge steel; this versatile model<br />

comes equipped with an integrated drum-style spring<br />

motor, durable FDA compliant composite hub and<br />

grommet cable guide designed to avoid cable pinching.<br />

Each model comes with a 20-AMP slip ring assembly;<br />

available in both 3 and 4 conductor versions. This<br />

lightweight, state of the art reel mounts to any horizontal<br />

or vertical flat surface, weighs 5 to 8.6kg depending<br />

on the model and maintains the durability and<br />

superiority.<br />

COXREELS<br />

Tel. +1-480-8206396<br />

For SLI: enter 27046 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Tools & Equipment <strong>Issue</strong> N°4 • April 2009 27<br />

Hex Tool<br />

for tight spaces<br />

The Stubby line<br />

of premium<br />

quality hex<br />

tools solves the<br />

problem of<br />

reaching screws<br />

in tight or obstructed<br />

spaces.<br />

The short arm<br />

is shorter than a<br />

standard short<br />

arm, bent with a tight radius and finished with a chamfered<br />

end to ensure easy entry into the screw head. The<br />

long arm of the tool has a ball end tip for fast insertion<br />

or extraction of screws at angles up to 25°. The hex keys<br />

eliminate the need to trim and file the short arm which<br />

could introduce burrs, soften the steel and result in stripped<br />

screw heads. The tools are made from exclusive Protanium<br />

steel which makes them up to 20% stronger than<br />

competitor tools and carry the lifetime warranty. All tools<br />

feature proprietary ProGuard finish, which offers five<br />

times more corrosion protection when compared to competitor<br />

finishes.<br />

BONDHUS<br />

Tel. +1-763-2952162<br />

For SLI: enter 27457 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

<strong>Industrial</strong> Vacuums<br />

for oils and chips<br />

A careful analysis<br />

on the mechanical<br />

manufacturers’<br />

needs led to develop<br />

a whole<br />

range of industrial<br />

vacuums expressly<br />

designed<br />

for the mechanical<br />

sector. In the mechanical<br />

companies there are many different working<br />

processes therefore the real solutions and real advantages<br />

are needed. The OIL series features: light, easy to<br />

manoeuvre, simple, easy to use, practical, easy to empty,<br />

fast, quick completion of the working activities.<br />

The vacuum collects oil, slim, chips, then it sorts out the<br />

oil from the waste and filters it so that it is possible reusing<br />

the cleaned oil discharging it inside the machine tool<br />

by means of the specially provided “gun”, and all this<br />

in few minutes. The series offers to the mechanical industry<br />

a saving: on the costs for the purchase of coolants<br />

and oils, on the sharpening costs for the machine tools,<br />

on the costs caused by the stop-machine.<br />

NILFISK-CFM<br />

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IEN<br />

meets<br />

Markus Kempf is project manager<br />

maintenance consulting<br />

at ifm consulting, Essen.<br />

IEN: When was the<br />

foundation of ifm<br />

consulting GmbH,<br />

and what are the<br />

company's main<br />

tasks?<br />

Kempf: ifm consulting<br />

GmbH was<br />

founded on January<br />

1st 2009. It emanated<br />

from the i-for-T<br />

GmbH, also a subsidiary<br />

of ifm electronics,<br />

which offers<br />

products and services<br />

in the field of condition-basedmaintenance.<br />

ifm consulting<br />

has taken over<br />

the services, consult-<br />

ing and engineering parts from "sensor to SAP".<br />

The services package includes consulting, planning and<br />

development, as well as installation, initiation and training.<br />

IEN: In the application story on page 6 of this issue,<br />

the term Real Time Maintenance (RTM) is mentioned<br />

several times. What exactly is RTM?<br />

Kempf: RTM is a so-called middleware in the area of<br />

condition-based maintenance. This means that critical<br />

information from the factory floor - e.g. from a<br />

PLC - is transferred to a maintenance planning software,<br />

e.g. SAP ERP EAM or R/3 PM. In the event of a<br />

foreseeable problem - which could be wear of mechanical<br />

parts or exceeding temperature limits - the<br />

person responsible for maintenance, apart from an<br />

e-mail or an SMS, automatically<br />

receives a report/order within SAP.<br />

That way, appropriate maintenance<br />

measures can be taken before<br />

the breakdown of a machine.<br />

This means that the condition of a<br />

machine is monitored continuously.<br />

Based on the pre-defined critical<br />

limits, the machine reports its<br />

own demand for maintenance.<br />

IEN: How are your services accepted<br />

by the machine operators and<br />

the machine building industry?<br />

Kempf: Understandably, operators<br />

tend to be a bit reserved when it<br />

comes to installing a new technology.<br />

Together with the company<br />

Krones, a world market leader<br />

in the field of filling and packaging<br />

equipment, we have devel- Condition-based maintenance minimizes costs by Condition Monitoring<br />

oped a new service concept. Cost and Real Time Maintenance (RTM)<br />

reduction, machine availability<br />

and efficiency in production have been the crucial requirements<br />

in that respect. Using intelligent sen- IEN: Mr. Kempf, thank you for the interview.<br />

sors and tools for remote machine diagnosis, Krones<br />

is now able to monitor the machines of its customers<br />

in a decentralized way and take maintenance measures<br />

when they are appropriate, in close collaboration<br />

with the operators.<br />

IEN: Could you please outline how a machine operator<br />

can find the maintenance strategy that fits his<br />

purposes best?<br />

Kempf: In order to crystallize the ideal maintenance<br />

strategy, the first step for a machine operator would<br />

be to analyze what kind of machines are applied in<br />

an operation. In case of redundant machinery, the strategy<br />

might be reactive, which means I can afford to<br />

react only if a machine fails. If I have to replace machine<br />

parts after a certain period of time in order not<br />

to lose guarantee claims, my strategy should be pre-<br />

Markus Kempf,<br />

ifm consulting<br />

Due to the increasing demands on productivity and machinery, Condition Monitoring - as<br />

opposed to preventive or reactive strategies - is gaining more and more importance. IEN<br />

Europe visited ifm consulting GmbH in Essen, Germany, the recently founded subsidiary of<br />

ifm electronic, and talked to Markus Kempf, project manager maintenance consulting.<br />

ventive. If, as a third example, a breakdown of<br />

equipment could result in high follow-up costs or loss<br />

of quality, or if plant components are only hard to<br />

access by maintenance personnel, a continuous<br />

monitoring of machines is likely to be the right<br />

strategy. The latter case requires a systematic and analytic<br />

approach. Together with the customer, we<br />

thus take the following steps: 1. Process Analysis, 2.<br />

Analysis of Critical Points, 3. Generating a Risk Matrix,<br />

4. Analysis of Potentials, 5. Generating a Diagnostic<br />

Matrix and 6. Concept Development and Implementation.<br />

IEN: From Process Analysis to Implementation: How<br />

long does a project like the one described above take,<br />

and when does it charge off for a machine operator?<br />

Kempf: In order to put into action the project at the<br />

steel strip manufacturer Corus Hille & Müller (see page<br />

6), it took us 8 weeks or 10 project days. Based on our<br />

experience, one can say that projects of those dimensions<br />

for all industry branches usually charge off<br />

within 1 to 1.5 years.<br />

Hall 9, Stand D36<br />

ifm consulting gmbh<br />

Teichstrasse 4<br />

45127 Essen, Germany<br />

Tel. +49/201/2422-0<br />

Fax +49/201/2422-200<br />

E-mail: info.consulting@ifm.com<br />

Internet: www.ifm-consulting.com<br />

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Disk Couplings<br />

no moving parts<br />

Rated for operation at<br />

loads from 0.26 to 85kNm,<br />

and speeds from 8,000 to<br />

3,600rpm, the Torsiflex<br />

range offers the benefit of<br />

a plug-in design that allows<br />

easy installation: the<br />

couplings can be installed<br />

and the flexible elements (disk packs) changed without<br />

disturbing adjacent machinery. Torsionally stiff and<br />

backlash free, the Torsiflex also incorporates an anti-flail<br />

feature. Moreover, it will accept significant levels of angular,<br />

radial and axial misalignment without any loss of<br />

operating performance. The units have no moving<br />

parts, so require no maintenance; and neither do they<br />

need lubrication; however the presence of oil in the environment<br />

will not effect the operation of the coupling.<br />

The Torsiflex range can also be used in other environments<br />

where hostile working conditions are encountered.<br />

In these environments the couplings can be<br />

adapted using a variety of special materials and surface<br />

coatings. For hazardous environments, spark-free ATEXrated<br />

versions of the couplings are available.<br />

BIBBY TRANSMISSIONS<br />

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Bus Node<br />

in 32DIL housing<br />

The Unigate IC-<br />

Powerlink is an<br />

all-in-one bus<br />

node in 32DIL<br />

housing. Measuring<br />

45x25mm,<br />

the devices contain<br />

all necessary<br />

components, including<br />

a microcontroller,<br />

Flash, RAM, a bus controller and analog<br />

components such as optocouplers. It can also be connected<br />

via a UART interface to the terminal microprocessor.<br />

A script in the Unigate IC converts the terminal equipment’s<br />

protocol. The script can be easily configured<br />

via the free-of-charge PC tool Protocol Developer which<br />

requires no prior knowledge. Thereby, the IC can be quickly<br />

adapted to specific applications. Changes in the<br />

firm-ware of the terminal device are not necessary. A<br />

second serial interface can be used as a debug interface<br />

to test the script or as a diagnosis output. Unigate ICs<br />

are also available for other standard Fieldbus and <strong>Industrial</strong><br />

Ethernet systems.<br />

DEUTSCHMANN AUTOMATION<br />

Tel. +49-6434-94330<br />

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Direct Drive<br />

high-speed<br />

The Servotube Module<br />

combines Copley's magnetic<br />

design and built-in<br />

position sensor to provide<br />

350 micron position accuracy.<br />

Its industry standard<br />

1V peak-peak sine/cosine<br />

output provides convenient<br />

feedback for many standard<br />

rotary servo motor drives. Using self-tuning Xenus<br />

and Accelnet servo amplifiers with PC-based motion engineering<br />

tools, engineers can get off to a flying start<br />

with any application. Popular drives from manufacturers<br />

such as Siemens, Parker, B&R are also supported. Electro-motive<br />

force is transferred directly to the forcer carriage<br />

without any physical contact; unlike ballscrews<br />

there are no energy storing components to introduce<br />

positioning errors caused by wind-up or backlash. The<br />

linear drive module can therefore achieve 12 micron<br />

repeatability without any additional engineering. For<br />

higher precision applications, the position resolution<br />

can be upgraded to 1 micron resolution with an integrated<br />

optical encoder.<br />

COPLEY MOTION SYSTEMS<br />

Tel. +44-1268-287070<br />

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Interactive Tracker<br />

up to 100m between nodes<br />

Designed for operation with<br />

IEEE 802.15.4 wireless access<br />

points & sensor networking, the<br />

ZB110 provides secure and robust<br />

two-way communications up to<br />

100m between nodes, with routing<br />

over multiple nodes for larger<br />

networks and longer distances.<br />

Additional security and<br />

redundancy is provided with<br />

encryption and alternative routing<br />

of messages in the event of a single node failure.<br />

The ZB110 is a low power device that can remain dormant<br />

for long periods, and then “wake up” on an<br />

event- driven basis, or at pre-programmed intervals. The<br />

ZB110 offers users flexible configuration via six customisable<br />

keys, and options such as a small electronic accelerometer,<br />

which measures travel in all three directions, and<br />

an optional built-in position location engine, which<br />

calculates its position relative to fixed access points by<br />

triangulation, using a distributed computational algorithm<br />

developed by IDC. Other options include a<br />

temperature/humidity sensor and internal sounder.<br />

INTELLIGENT DISTRIBUTED CONTROLS<br />

Tel. +44-1332-604030<br />

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CAE System<br />

integrated simulation environment<br />

The Ansys Workbench is a platform<br />

that allows the user to conveniently<br />

apply CAD-tools from<br />

Ansys and other providers within<br />

one integrated simulation environment.<br />

CAD integration,<br />

geometry and meshing tools,<br />

and combined physics allow the<br />

user to take 3-D based processes<br />

through simulation and optimisation.<br />

For example, a user can create geometry in DesignModeler,<br />

then run both fluid flow and mechanical<br />

simulations in fluid flow and structural packages from<br />

Ansys, respectively. Without such integration, separate<br />

geometries for the CFD and FEA simulations must<br />

be created for analysis, lengthening the process and introducing<br />

potential for error, since each geometry may<br />

differ slightly. Once the fluid and mechanical simulations<br />

are iteratively solved, Ansys Workbench enables postprocessing<br />

results to be viewed at the same time, even<br />

on the same geometry, giving the user a clear idea of<br />

the interaction between the structural and fluid physics.<br />

The platform also provides data management.<br />

ANSYS<br />

Tel. +1-724-7463304<br />

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Motion Supervisor<br />

modbus and Ethernet/IP<br />

The Elmo Maestro multi axis<br />

network managers’ ability to<br />

control up to 126 axes of motion<br />

has been extended with the<br />

addition of Ethernet/IP and<br />

Modbus communication protocols.<br />

These protocols enable<br />

Maestro to deliver a more comprehensive<br />

motion control solution<br />

for manufacturing applications.<br />

They interface Maestro<br />

to most industry-leading<br />

PLCs, allowing a high level of visibility on the manufacturing<br />

plant floor. Ethernet/IP for Maestro is a communication<br />

protocol which uses TCP/IP for general messaging<br />

and exchange services, and UDP/IP for I/O messaging<br />

services in control applications. The protocol provides<br />

the network tools to deploy standard Ethernet technology<br />

for manufacturing applications while enabling Internet<br />

and enterprise connectivity. Modbus for Maestro<br />

enables both Ethernet Server-Client and RS-232 Master-<br />

Slave communication with programmable logic controllers<br />

(PLCs), touch screens and SCADA systems.<br />

ELMO MOTION CONTROL<br />

Tel. +972-3-9292300<br />

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BANNER<br />

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Pivotable Belt Conveyor<br />

for mobile application<br />

The mobile, pivotable belt conveyors are<br />

conceived primarily for production processes<br />

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Vibration Sensors<br />

help protecting pumps<br />

This range of submersible vibration sensors<br />

was specifically designed for operation<br />

in partial or complete immersion<br />

in water, making them suitable for the<br />

monitoring of pumps in a maintenance<br />

role. The vibration sensors are provided<br />

with either AC, velocity or 4-20mA outputs,<br />

and are completely sealed to IP68<br />

for operation in or under water. The<br />

range is also available in ATEX approved<br />

versions, with certification for operation<br />

in explosive liquids and gases.<br />

HANSFORD SENSORS<br />

Tel. +44-845-6801957<br />

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Sensor Lock-gate<br />

certified for food applications<br />

SensoGate WA<br />

130H is a hygienic<br />

modular sensor<br />

lock-gate with an<br />

EHEDG certification,<br />

which makes<br />

it suitable for pharma<br />

and food applications.<br />

It seals itself<br />

off towards the<br />

process during operation.<br />

The O-ring<br />

sealing, the inner<br />

side of the process<br />

connection and the<br />

outer side of the<br />

immersion tube can<br />

be easily cleaned.<br />

Cleaning liquid or<br />

heated steam for sterilization are fed<br />

via an integrated check valve at the media<br />

connection. Standard models come<br />

with DN 50 to DN 80 dairy couplings.<br />

KNICK<br />

Tel. +49-30-801910<br />

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Photosensors<br />

that install ten times faster<br />

Thanks to the SecureClick snap mounting<br />

system, the E3FZ photosensor, eliminates<br />

the need for nuts and screws and can simply<br />

be clicked into place in a suitable<br />

drilled hole. The mounting system is secure<br />

even when exposed to high levels of<br />

vibration. These sensors have a spacesaving<br />

short-body M18 cylindrical format<br />

and incorporate high-sensitivity LED<br />

light sources for enhanced sensing range.<br />

They are manufactured to close tolerances<br />

with minimal optical axis deviation.<br />

OMRON<br />

Tel. +31-73-6481920<br />

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Encoders<br />

in absolute magnetic versions<br />

The WDGA series absolute encoders are<br />

designed in accordance with the communication<br />

profile CiA DS-301 and to the device<br />

profile for encoders CiA DS-406 V3.2 class<br />

C2. A LED is provided for status signalization<br />

as per DR303-3. The WDGA absolute<br />

encoders can be configured, without a bus<br />

cover, via LSS (layer setting services) to DS-<br />

308, or optionally via SDO (service data<br />

objects). The WDGA absolute encoders<br />

boast an industrially rugged construction,<br />

offer a high level of precision measurement<br />

and withstand high bearing loads.<br />

WACHENDORFF AUTOMATION<br />

Tel. +49-6722-996525<br />

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Level Sensors<br />

for non-contact applications<br />

The UCL-520 Series is suitable for non-contact<br />

applications such as industrial water<br />

treatment, wastewater management, chemical<br />

storage as well as many other challenging<br />

fluid applications. It is a two-wire ultrasonic<br />

transmitter for measurement up to 8m<br />

and is built with a rugged PVDF transducer<br />

for challenging ultra pure, corrosive or<br />

waste liquids. The highly accurate sensor is<br />

easy to install within limited space applications<br />

and the minimum 8” dead band allows<br />

for maximum fill of media. The sensor offers<br />

a 7.6cm minimum beam width for restricted<br />

space applications.<br />

GEMS SENSORS & CONTROLS<br />

Tel. +44-1256-320244<br />

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Speed Reducers<br />

hollow output shaft<br />

Each size of the Series RN-RO-RV of hollow<br />

output shaft speed reducers is designed<br />

with a common base body that<br />

gives rise to three different speed reducer<br />

lines by the means of the appropriate<br />

input module fitting: RN shaft mount,<br />

RO horizontal and RV vertical input<br />

bevel/helical. Speed reducers are designed<br />

in six sizes - aluminium pressure<br />

die cast for the smallest three and grey<br />

cast iron for the bigger ones - with 30 reduction<br />

ratios in two and three stages, and<br />

output torques from 180 to 3200Nm.<br />

VARVEL<br />

Tel. +39-051-6721811<br />

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Servo Actuator<br />

lower noise level<br />

The TPM+ power servo actuator is available<br />

in a single-stage version or as a<br />

two-stage actuator for rotary drive tasks.<br />

The reduction ratio steps are relatively<br />

small to facilitate an actuator design<br />

characterised by optimal energy efficiency<br />

and dynamics. Helical toothing<br />

in the gearhead permits significantly<br />

smoother running at the output. The<br />

influence of meshing frequencies is minimised<br />

and the overall noise level is 6dB<br />

lower than with the straight-toothed<br />

predecessor gearhead series.<br />

WITTENSTEIN<br />

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Power Supply<br />

dual regulated outputs<br />

The GS-1549 delivers to 50W of Continuous<br />

Output Power and has dual regulated<br />

outputs: 12VDC at 2A, and variable<br />

10-100VDC at 26W. The power supplies<br />

feature PCB frame style, low ripple,<br />

Class B EMI Filter and built-in protection<br />

O.C/S.C, O.V, O.T. They accept universal<br />

input 85-264VAC. Footprint size starts<br />

at 177.8x76.2x3.456mm. The supplies<br />

were designed to meet Safety International<br />

Agency Requirements to 60601.1/606950<br />

and comply with EMC directives for CE and<br />

FCC Class B applications.<br />

GLOBTEK<br />

Tel. +1-201-7841000<br />

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Slip Ring<br />

transmission up to 200MBit/s<br />

Schleifring's modular designed G-Series<br />

allow for the transmission of 200MBit/s<br />

on up to 126 rings. An integrated Ether-<br />

CAP module facilitates the transmission<br />

of Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet<br />

data. An additional multiplexer even allows<br />

the transmission of any common<br />

bus system across this EtherCAP interface.<br />

The G-series offer high flexibility for<br />

the transmission of electrical power, signals,<br />

BUS data and video for many demanding<br />

rotating applications. An additional<br />

option range of media joints for air,<br />

water and oil complete this series.<br />

SCHLEIFRING<br />

Tel. +49-8141-4030<br />

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PPC Touch Panel<br />

in compact chassis<br />

The PPC touch panel PC series adopt VIA<br />

or Intel branded processors, unique fanless<br />

thermal design, for each 15, 17 and<br />

22 wide inch screen size, black plastic<br />

casing and framing enabling to equip<br />

with scalable peripherals. The series bring<br />

features with slim front bezel and compact<br />

chassis which means the slimmest panel<br />

PC in market, levels of system and<br />

screen size, and technical references of programming<br />

and API setting of front panel<br />

programmable function buttons.<br />

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Tel. +886-2-82262345<br />

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Operator Interface<br />

rugged construction<br />

Based on the G3 line of touchscreen<br />

HMIs, the G3 Kadet Series delivers a value-based<br />

alternative solution for applications<br />

that don’t require FTP access,<br />

data logging and web server capabilities.<br />

Featuring the essential interface and<br />

connectivity features of the series, as<br />

well as the same rugged construction<br />

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Series delivers a cost-effective solution for<br />

enabling simple communications between<br />

multiple devices and protocols in<br />

a broad range of OEM and machine<br />

monitoring and control applications.<br />

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Tel. +1-717-7676511<br />

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2009<br />

THE MEASUREMENT FAIR<br />

26 - 28 May 2009, Nürnberg, Germany<br />

16th International Trade Fair for Sensorics, Measuring and<br />

Testing Technologies with concurrent conferences:<br />

• SENSOR 2009<br />

14th International Conference on Sensors, Technologies,<br />

Electronics and Applications<br />

• OPTO 2009 Photonic Metrology<br />

9th International Conference on Optical Technologies for<br />

Sensing and Measurement<br />

• IRS2 2009<br />

11th International Conference on Infrared Sensors and Systems<br />

• VDI/VDE Expert Forum 2009<br />

Hall EFG - Booth J01<br />

(Open-Air Exhibition Ground<br />

in front of Hall 9)<br />

<strong>Issue</strong> N°4 • April 2009 31<br />

MADE IN SIRAI<br />

OPC Servers<br />

• Easy configuration via<br />

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• Web-based monitoring<br />

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• Extremely quick installation<br />

OPC Easy Connect Suite<br />

• Secure OPC communication<br />

– even beyond<br />

firewalls<br />

• No DCOM configuration<br />

• Save OPC data directly<br />

in databases<br />

OPC Box<br />

• The complete OPC<br />

solution


Eco-friendly and cost-saving:<br />

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with conventional drives. NORD's high-efficiency<br />

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compensated: in most cases, the power consumed ultimately<br />

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are low for gears in energy efficient NORD drives.<br />

GETRIEBEBAU NORD GMBH & CO.KG,<br />

www.nord.com<br />

For SLI: enter 27743 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Inverter-controlled Ex e drives:<br />

lighter and more cost-efficien<br />

NORD’s gas explosion-protected<br />

drives featuring “increased safety”<br />

(Ex e) are generally approved for<br />

speed-controlled operation with<br />

a frequency inverter. These geared<br />

motors are lighter by up to a fourth and cost up to 40%<br />

less than drives protected by a “flameproof enclosure” (Ex<br />

de) design. They are suitable for use in Zone 1 and 2 and<br />

with temperature class T3, and come with PTB-issued type<br />

approval certificates (“EG-Baumusterprüfbescheinigung”)<br />

which no longer stipulate a specific make of frequency inverter.<br />

They do, however, lay down various parameters for<br />

safe drive operation. Users should therefore seek individual<br />

advice from their drive manufacturer to determine if<br />

and how Ex e systems may be viable solutions for a given<br />

application. With more than 10,000 ATEX systems supplied<br />

annually at the time of writing, NORD is one of the<br />

most experienced specialists for explosion-protected drive<br />

technology. Custom-ized NORD ATEX solutions may include<br />

e.g. drives feasible for mounting in an inclined position, or<br />

drives suitable for applications with problematic conditions,<br />

such as cooling air temperatures above 40 °C, or particularly<br />

high axial or radial forces.<br />

GETRIEBEBAU NORD GMBH & CO.KG,<br />

www.nord.com<br />

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Stronger, lighter, more compact: New<br />

NORDBLOC type UNICASE geared motors<br />

NORD has enhanced its NORDBLOC<br />

line of compact UNICASE geared<br />

motors to support the integration of<br />

larger and stronger bearings, which<br />

results in a higher capacity for overhung<br />

and thrust loads or a longer<br />

bearing lifetime. At the same time, the drive units are<br />

lighter owing to FEM-optimized aluminum diecast housings,<br />

which also provide robust, natural corrosion protection<br />

making a paint finish unnecessary. As new features have<br />

been added to supplement proven UNICASE characteristics,<br />

the drives can also be installed more efficiently. The new<br />

models allow for direct and cost-efficient motor mounting,<br />

but also enable the attachment of very short, space-saving<br />

lightweight IEC adapters. Since the fitting dimensions remain<br />

unchanged, new generation models can easily re-place<br />

older geared motors from the same product line. Available<br />

in seven sizes of two- or three-stage gearboxes, NORDBLOC<br />

drives are suitable for rugged environments and a host of<br />

demanding applications. Proper ventilation of the housings<br />

is ensured in all mounting positions. All NORDBLOC<br />

geared motor types are also available as ATEX drives for<br />

hazardous environments.<br />

GETRIEBEBAU NORD GMBH & CO.KG,<br />

www.nord.com<br />

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NORDAC SK 5xxE: compact inverters<br />

for mid-range applications<br />

MultiMessage advertisement <strong>Issue</strong> N°4 • April 2009 33<br />

NORD’s feature-rich NORDAC SK 5xxE<br />

compact frequency inverter line deliv-ers<br />

intelligent, cost-efficient drive<br />

solutions for a host of applications in<br />

the 0.25 to 22 kW performance range.<br />

Safe and reliable operation is ensured<br />

thanks to sensorless current vector<br />

control (ISD), PID and process controllers, a brake chopper<br />

and a line filter. The basic model SK 500E is equipped with<br />

five config-urable control inputs, two analog inputs, one analog<br />

output and two relay out-puts. The SK 520E’s extras are<br />

a TTL encoder input, a CANopen interface and additional<br />

I/Os. The SK 530E also features the safety function “Safe Stop”<br />

ac-cording to EN 954-1 category 3 (stop categories 0 and 1)<br />

and an integrated POSICON positioning control. The inverters<br />

can be easily adapted to a given application via plug-in<br />

technology boxes, e.g. to provide fieldbus connectivity.<br />

Modular user interface options include single button operation<br />

(Simplebox), parameter-oriented operation (Controlbox),<br />

and system configuration without a manual (Parameterbox).<br />

The comfortable NORDCON PC software will<br />

identify motor parameters automatically and can oscillograph<br />

all parameters to optimize drive performance.<br />

GETRIEBEBAU NORD GMBH & CO.KG,<br />

www.nord.com<br />

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Intelligent Drivesystems, Worldwide Services<br />

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Withthis goal in view, we develop produce and sell a complete range of<br />

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of technology and quality. You can find out everything you wish to know<br />

about NORD DRIVESYSTEMS under www.nord.com.<br />

*Successful businesses grow, and growth needs drive. NORD guarantees this with a complete range of products<br />

for all drive applications and all sizes of business.<br />

Getriebebau NORD, 22941 Bargteheide, Rudolf-Diesel-Str. 1<br />

Tel: 0 45 32 / 4 01-0, Fax: 0 45 32 / 4 01-2 53, info@nord-de.com<br />

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System components for decentral<br />

drive solutions<br />

NORDAC-DA systems allow for flexible decentral<br />

drive control and require only a minimal<br />

wiring and installation effort.<br />

NORDAC-DA solutions include e.g. the NOR-<br />

DAC SK 100E series of electronic motor<br />

switches that activate the motor for one or both running directions.<br />

All SK 100E types are IP66 protected, feature a thermistor<br />

control for full thermal motor protection and can be<br />

fitted with an integrated brake rectifier. One soft starter<br />

model additionally allows for individ-ual adjustment of time<br />

and torque for startup, spinout and/or kickstart. The NORDAC<br />

trio SK 300E is suitable for more complex applications in a power<br />

output range up to 4 kW. This compact drive unit contains<br />

a geared motor and a frequency inverter mounted atop and<br />

connected to the modified motor terminal box. The SK 300E's<br />

electromagnetic brake control module enables reliable dy-namic<br />

performance even in high-precision hoist applications.<br />

NORDAC SK 750E frequency inverters are designed for rugged<br />

environments and power outputs from 5.5 to 22 kW. These<br />

units are air-cooled and IP54 protected by default, but are also<br />

available as water-cooled IP65 models. Seamless integration<br />

into existing automation environments is ensured by Profibus,<br />

CANopen, Interbus, ASi and DeviceNet interface modules.<br />

GETRIEBEBAU NORD GMBH & CO.KG,<br />

www.nord.com<br />

For SLI: enter 27741 at www.tim-info.com/ien


34 <strong>Issue</strong> N°4 • April 2009<br />

For SLI: enter 27334 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

EMVA Business<br />

Conference 2009<br />

7 th European Machine Vision Business Conference<br />

May 15 th and May 16 th 2009<br />

Dublin, Ireland<br />

www.emva.org/dublin<br />

Sealed Limit Switches<br />

with IP67 protection<br />

A lot of limit switch applications<br />

are under harsh conditions<br />

or outdoor use, which<br />

may damage the switch and<br />

require a maintenance exchange.<br />

As the series MP700<br />

limit switches are IP67 sealed,<br />

an exchange also implies<br />

changing the wiring. This<br />

could mean on outdoor<br />

equipment changing several<br />

meters of cable. In order<br />

to facilitate the maintenance,<br />

there is the possibility<br />

to connect through a M12x1 Connector and still keep<br />

IP67 protection on the switch. The connector can be<br />

mounted on the side, but as an option also underside<br />

is possible. The MP700 series of limit switches are available<br />

with metal housing and a 5pin connector or with<br />

plastic housing and a 4pin connector. Fixing holes can<br />

be either 20mm or 25mm apart. The switches are supplied<br />

with a large variety of actuator options and are<br />

conform to IEC 947-5-1 and EN 60 947-5-1.<br />

MICROPRÉCISION ELECTRONICS<br />

Tel. +41-24-4814343<br />

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The EMVA Business Conference<br />

is kindly sponsored by:<br />

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Quad Stack Motor<br />

higher torque and smaller footprint<br />

The quad stack NEMA size 23<br />

brushless 1.8° stepping motor<br />

delivers speed-torque comparable<br />

to a single stack NEMA<br />

34, but with a footprint 1/3<br />

smaller (187 vs. 297cm3) providing<br />

an ideal motion control<br />

solution for applications<br />

demanding high performance but with very limited<br />

space for motor, driver, controller and encoder. In addition,<br />

the quad stack 23 motor solution costs 20% less than<br />

the size 34. The MDrive23Plus with quad stack motor is<br />

capable of full (256 x 200) microstepping with a +12 to<br />

+60VDC integrated driver. Three versions are available:<br />

Microstepping with step and direction input, Motion Control<br />

with intelligent programmable controller, and Speed<br />

Control with velocity controller. They achieve smoothness<br />

and performance by applying innovative techniques to<br />

control current flow through the motor so resonance is<br />

significantly dampened over the entire speed range and<br />

audible noise is reduced. Oversized input capacitors<br />

minimize power line surges, reducing problems that<br />

can occur with long cable runs and multiple drive systems.<br />

INTELLIGENT MOTION SYSTEMS<br />

Tel. +1-860-2956102<br />

For SLI: enter 27464 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

RFID System<br />

for AS-i networks<br />

The read/write unit<br />

DTA200 can read or<br />

write to ID tags,<br />

benefiting from the<br />

advantages of ASi.<br />

Features include<br />

a large data memory<br />

and a high number<br />

of write cycles.<br />

DTA201 is the compact<br />

alternative for<br />

applications that only<br />

require reading<br />

of the ID tag data.<br />

The system can be quickly integrated into AS-i networks<br />

and is immediately ready for operation. Special<br />

software is not needed. The read/write heads are used<br />

in the AS-i network as analogue slaves according to the<br />

profile 7.4 or 7.3 with a master controlling up to 31 slaves.<br />

The compact read/write head (40x40x66mm) includes<br />

antenna, evaluation and interface in one housing. The<br />

ID tags are read with a speed of up to 0.5m/s. The distance<br />

to the read/write head can be up to 65mm.<br />

IFM<br />

Tel. +49-201-2422411<br />

For SLI: enter 26684 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Temperature Monitors<br />

EN 14597-certified<br />

The instruments of the 701160 are<br />

primarily used to monitor and<br />

switch off systems with thermal<br />

processes. In the event of malfunction<br />

or when limits are infringed,<br />

the system is then placed in a<br />

safe operating state. The instruments<br />

have a four-digit, seven-segment<br />

display and a five-digit alphanumeric<br />

display for presenting<br />

a wide variety of variables. The<br />

universal measurement input is<br />

configurable for resistance thermometers<br />

and thermocouples,<br />

as well as for current and voltage<br />

values. It is also possible, with a<br />

second resistance thermometer to measure and monitor<br />

differential quantities. All device functions and<br />

limit values are freely programmable using just the<br />

four keys on the front panel, or for even greater convenience,<br />

use the setup program via the front-panel interface.<br />

A switch-mode PSU supplies the alternating voltage<br />

for 20–30VAC/DC and 93–264VAC.<br />

JUMO<br />

Tel. +49-661-60030<br />

For SLI: enter 26697 at www.tim-info.com/ien


Wireless I/O Modules<br />

no PC connection required<br />

The WWP-IIRO-8 model features<br />

a pair of intelligent 16channel<br />

digital I/O units that<br />

communicate directly with<br />

each other. Each unit contains<br />

8 Form C (SPDT) electromechanical<br />

relays and 8 optically<br />

isolated digital inputs.<br />

When an isolated input is<br />

toggled on one of the units<br />

it will cause the corresponding relay to switch on the other<br />

unit. No software or PC connection is required as this<br />

solution is self-contained and operates autonomously. The<br />

units are packaged in small, rugged, NEMA4 enclosures;<br />

suitable for remote installations in harsh atmospheric<br />

or industrial applications. The units can operate at distances<br />

up to 11.2km line-of-sight via a 900MHz wireless connection<br />

(up to 32km with optional high-gain antenna). The<br />

8 isolated inputs can be driven by either DC sources of 3-<br />

31V or AC sources at frequencies of 40Hz to 10kHz and<br />

are not polarity sensitive. The device is useful for monitoring<br />

controllers and equipment status without needing<br />

an available auxiliary contact.<br />

ACCES I/O PRODUCTS<br />

Tel. +1-858-5509559<br />

For SLI: enter 27036 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Compact Embedded PC<br />

with Atom drive<br />

CX5000 is a series<br />

of compact DIN<br />

rail-mountable<br />

embedded PCs.<br />

They are fanless<br />

and have a maximum<br />

power dissipation<br />

of only<br />

8W. The CX5010<br />

is equipped with<br />

a 1.1GHz Intel Atom processor, while the CX5020 features<br />

a 1.6GHz processor. With dimensions of just<br />

85x100x91mm (W x H x D) including the power supply<br />

unit and I/O interface, they are very compact. They<br />

have a direct I/O connection to Bus terminals or Ether-<br />

CAT terminals. A wide range of expansion options is available,<br />

such as integration of fieldbus masters or slaves<br />

for PROFIBUS, PROFINET, DeviceNet, CANopen, etc.<br />

Two independent Gigabit Ethernet ports and four USB<br />

2.0 interfaces are available on the CX5000. A control panel<br />

or a standard DVI monitor can be connected to the<br />

DVI-D interface. An interchangeable Compact Flash<br />

card is used as the boot and storage medium.<br />

BECKHOFF AUTOMATION<br />

Tel. +49-5246-9630<br />

For SLI: enter 26480 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Motion Range Control System<br />

for handling and assembly applications<br />

The CPX-CM-HPP<br />

control module is a<br />

controller specifically<br />

designed for handling<br />

and assembly<br />

applications with interfaces<br />

to components<br />

such as drive<br />

controllers or valve<br />

terminals. This control system is scalable and mo- dular<br />

for point to point movements, pre-calculated positions<br />

and complete path control. Up to four individual electric<br />

axes can be connected via a CAN bus interface.<br />

The electric drives are compatible with all industrial communication<br />

interfaces and the access module can control<br />

the axes individually and independently of one<br />

another. Space saving is accomplished thanks to the integration<br />

of the controller in the display and control units.<br />

Via an integrated CANopen-Master interface, the valve<br />

terminals and electric drives can be connected directly<br />

to the FED-CEC display. This display communicates via<br />

the Ethernet with other controllers which are programmed<br />

in CoDeSys.<br />

FESTO<br />

Tel. +49-711-3474032<br />

For SLI: enter 26455 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Ethernet Device Connections<br />

specialized for harsh environments<br />

Ethernet connections<br />

are increasingly<br />

being used<br />

for industrial applications.<br />

In<br />

these harsh environments<br />

there is a big risk<br />

for transmission<br />

quality loss due<br />

to interference at the connection points by vibration,<br />

dirt, humidity and harmful substances. X/Synergy is a<br />

series of internationally standardized network components<br />

designed to ensure reliable connectivity for Ethernet<br />

networks in harsh industrial environments. All products<br />

of this series are RoHS-compliant and meet all<br />

current standards worldwide. X/Senergy relies essentially<br />

on RJ45 an already well known connection system for<br />

the internet. It offers besides IP20 solutions also protection<br />

classes up to IP67, it is compatible to 10GBit,<br />

Cat.6A, it mounts easily into devices and allows for a trouble-free<br />

handling in combination with different cables<br />

and housing types.<br />

BTR NETCOM<br />

Tel. +49-7702-5330<br />

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The well proven snap-in connector system<br />

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using only high quality PUR cables.<br />

The 100% electrically tested connectors<br />

guarantee steadily high quality level.<br />

By crimping the single wires a very low<br />

contact resistance is being achieved.<br />

Apart from the 2m standard length also<br />

customer specific lengths are produced<br />

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The moulded connectors fulfil IP67 when<br />

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Energy/Time Meter<br />

for metering of costs<br />

The HW66 combination meters measure energy<br />

consumption and the number of hours run reliably<br />

in one device via the dual display for kWh<br />

and time. The meters were developed in accordance<br />

with the European Measuring Instruments<br />

Directive, and meet the legal requirements for<br />

official energy billing. The HW66 combination meters<br />

also display the measured values even if no<br />

voltage is present and therefore protect against<br />

tempering. The results are traceable and veritable, and the meters can not be reset.<br />

KÜBLER Tel. +49-7720-39030 For SLI: enter 27218 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Video Surveillance System<br />

with thermal imaging interface<br />

The Longwatch Video Surveillance System now<br />

has an interface to FLIR’s A-Series Thermal Imaging<br />

cameras, so that thermal images can be viewed<br />

on standard HMI/SCADA software, such as Wonderware<br />

InTouch or GE Fanuc iFix. This capability expands<br />

process monitoring, maintenance and process<br />

diagnostics, because the thermal images allow<br />

operators to see product/utility leaks, “hot spots”<br />

in a process, imperfections in finished goods, and<br />

other anomalies. Infrared imaging can also be used for intrusion monitoring.<br />

LONGWATCH Tel. +1-781-2557400 For SLI: enter 27171 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Embedded Automation Computer<br />

with Core 2 Duo CPU<br />

The UNO-3282 is a high performance embedded<br />

automation computer with fanless, diskless, and cable-less<br />

design. The UNO-3282 comes with a Core 2<br />

Duo CPU, 1 x PCI slot, and 1 x PCI Express. Moreover,<br />

a user-replaceable kit is included which can replace<br />

the PCI Express/PCI slot combination with two standard<br />

PCI slots. The UNO-3832 has 2 x Gigabit LAN ports,<br />

4 x serial ports, 4 x USB, VGA, DVI-D, PCI Express, and<br />

a PCI slot. It can easily connect multiple peripheral devices without extra wiring while<br />

extending I/O, vision and audio functions for different field requests.<br />

ADVANTECH Tel. +886-2-22184567 For SLI: enter 27435 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Roller Bearings<br />

energy-saving<br />

These X-life quality FAG E1 spherical roller bearings have<br />

no central rib on the inner ring and are therefore able to<br />

use longer barrel rollers. In addition, the bearings benefit<br />

from improved kinematics, optimised surfaces and are<br />

made from higher performance materials. As a result,<br />

the basic dynamic load rating and basic rating life is significantly<br />

improved. Surface improvements on the rolling<br />

elements also enable a lubrication film that is capable of<br />

higher loads. Improved osculation conditions and additional<br />

profiles further optimise the rolling contact.<br />

SCHAEFFLER Tel. +49-9721-910 For SLI: enter 26692 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Reactive Power Controller<br />

easily configured<br />

The REMO-Q gives runtime values for every phase<br />

and average values of corrent, voltage, CosØ; as<br />

well as runtime values for every phase and total<br />

values of active reactive power, apparent power<br />

and runtime values for frequency. The controller<br />

features a transmission error level of < 1%, learning<br />

connection configurations and capacitor stages and<br />

data and alarm message recording. The device is<br />

easily configured using the 160x240 LCD Monitor and<br />

6 buttons on the front panel.<br />

KLEMSAN Tel. +90-2212-2225200 For SLI: enter 27400 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Touchscreen<br />

for mobile outdoor applications<br />

The 5.7” display type LQ057Q3DG01 features a resistive<br />

touchscreen built directly into the frame of<br />

the LCD module and bonded to the LCD panel<br />

without any air gap. The touchscreen gives 320cd/m2<br />

and an installation depth of 13.8mm. Thanks to the<br />

resistive technology, the touchscreen can be operated<br />

not only with bare hands, but also with gloves<br />

and pens. The LQ057Q3DG01 features characterised<br />

by high mechanical resilience and an operating<br />

temperature range spanning from -30 to 70°C.<br />

SHARP Tel. +49-40-23762487 For SLI: enter 27410 at www.tim-info.com/ien


Smart Magnetic Valves<br />

with 3 different types of coils<br />

The Smart Coils<br />

are solenoid valves<br />

with 3 different<br />

types of new coils<br />

with built-in intelligence.<br />

Valves<br />

can radically minimize<br />

energy consumption, allow much higher maximum<br />

pressure, or realize considerably higher flow rates than<br />

conventional similar sized solenoid valves. The booster<br />

version can be used for considerably higher pressures<br />

or higher flow rates than conventional valves with<br />

same external dimensions. The power saver reduces the<br />

power consumption to 25% or less, without effecting<br />

maximum allowed pressure of the valves. Especially for<br />

battery use there is the 6 – 24V= range of very low consumption<br />

versions to enlarge battery life. The converter<br />

type has a built-in AC to DC converter, especially suitable<br />

where silent switching is important and the power<br />

supply is AC, or when shading rings cannot be used<br />

due to aggressive media. Booster, saver and converter<br />

coils are available on all standard 2/2 and 3/2 series with<br />

body ports M5, 1/8, 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 and all operators.<br />

FLO CONTROL SOLENOID VALVES AND SYSTEMS<br />

Tel. +31-165-504202<br />

For SLI: enter 27057 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Ethernet Switch<br />

with WiFi interface<br />

WLg-Switch is an 8-port 10/100<br />

managed Ethernet layer 2 switch<br />

over WLAN designed for harsh<br />

industrial environments and automotive<br />

applications. The unit is<br />

housed in a compact enclosure<br />

ready to be DIN rail or panel<br />

mounted. The device is a managed<br />

layer 2 switch featuring auto<br />

MDI/MDIX crossover for easy<br />

plug and play application, and<br />

administrable POE PSE. The WiFi<br />

interface features the IEEE 802.11<br />

a/b/g/h with enhanced IEEE 802.1x<br />

security scheme. WLg-Switch can<br />

be managed using a web browser<br />

or SNMP. A pluggable data key<br />

allows for quick and easy on-site<br />

replacement of the WLg-SWITCH<br />

unit, eliminating the need to reconfigure<br />

the replacement part or<br />

to use any other equipment. LEDs indicate both LAN activity<br />

on all ports, as well as wireless link activity.<br />

ACKSYS<br />

Tel. +33-1-30564646<br />

For SLI: enter 27222 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />

Connectors<br />

IP67, RoHS-compliant<br />

This connector groups<br />

multiple cables of Ethernet<br />

and MVB lines together<br />

in the same interconnect.<br />

The interconnect<br />

for harsh and<br />

demanding environments<br />

was developed<br />

by mounting new M12 contacts into CIR series hardware.<br />

Four conductor wires and a braid of shielded cables are<br />

integrated into the M12 contact and in turn, multiple<br />

M12 contacts and cables are regrouped within the<br />

connector by means of a special plastic insert and connector<br />

accessories. The FRCIR connector with M12 contacts<br />

provides a solution for multiple shielding in harsh<br />

environments and across an operating temperature<br />

range of -40 to 125°C, meeting IP67 in a mated condition<br />

with the appropriate accessories. The FRCIR connector<br />

is size 32, with copper alloy M12 type contacts and<br />

plastic UL94-VO inserts which meet NF F 16-101/16-<br />

102 standards. Cables are qualified at frequencies of<br />

1MHz, 10MHz and 100MHz, with ethernet lines to<br />

100Ω and with MVB lines to 120Ω.<br />

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Ethernet Switch<br />

with up to 15.4W per port<br />

The EDS-P510 is equipped with<br />

four IEEE 802.3af compliant PoE<br />

ports and provides connected devices<br />

with up to 15.4W of PoE power<br />

per port. The ability to transmit<br />

data and power simultaneously<br />

saves wiring costs, and is especially<br />

suitable for outdoor applications.<br />

The switch provides many<br />

advanced management functions.<br />

A prime example is the powered device<br />

failure recovery function for detection of the status<br />

of connected powered devices. When a powered device<br />

fails or shuts down, it can reset and reactivate the<br />

device to ensure that proper function. Its timetabling<br />

function facilitates configuration of a powered device<br />

to work at specific times, and it saves energy since the<br />

device is not running continuously. In addition, when<br />

connected devices could cause power overload problems,<br />

the power limit setting function can be used to pre-set<br />

the power limit. When active and a new device is connected<br />

to the switch, devices will be disconnected automatically.<br />

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Compact CPU Boards<br />

secure performance for security applications<br />

The ITC-320 3U CompactPCI<br />

CPU board is<br />

based on the Intel<br />

Core2 Duo processor.<br />

The combination of<br />

the ITC-320 with Lynx-<br />

OS-SE 5.0 provides a<br />

secure computing solution<br />

that is suited<br />

for security applications. The series is a range of boards<br />

using a high performance and long-term available processing<br />

chipset from the Intel embedded architecture.<br />

The board with LynxOS-SE 5.0 is based on the 1.5GHz<br />

Intel Core2 Duo LV processor. The use of Error Correction<br />

Code (ECC) DRAMs, the selection of components<br />

to ensure a long product life cycle and the layout of components<br />

to optimize cooling are part of the design<br />

methodology that ensure that the ITC-320 optimally meets<br />

the requirements for secure applications in demanding<br />

environments. Furthermore, with its high-performance<br />

PCI-Express port, which is backwards compatible with<br />

PCI supporting software and configurable either as x4<br />

or quad x1, it is equipped for data intensive applications.<br />

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Digital Servo Amplifiers<br />

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S748 and S770 are new models<br />

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24A, 48A and 70A, as well as<br />

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“Safe Direction”.<br />

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COMPANIES IN THIS ISSUE<br />

A Abana Motorsan . . . . . . . . .14<br />

ABB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5<br />

ACCES I/O Products . . . . . . .35<br />

ACHEMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32<br />

Acksys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37<br />

Advantech . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36<br />

Aerospace New Material . . .21<br />

Aerotech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23<br />

ANSYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29<br />

Anyi Instrument . . . . . . . . . .21<br />

asa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18<br />

ASM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11<br />

Autec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32<br />

Avalue Technology . . . . . . . .31<br />

B Baldor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24<br />

Banner Engineering . . . . .5, 30<br />

Baoji INT Medical<br />

Titanium . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20<br />

Baoji Titanium Industry<br />

Association . . . . . . . . . . . .21<br />

Baoji Yongshengtai<br />

Titanium Industry . . . . . . .20<br />

Baumer Bourdon-Haenni . . .8, 9<br />

Baumer Optronic . . . . . . . . .22<br />

BEA/Sensorio . . . . . . . . . . . . .8<br />

Beamex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17<br />

Beckhoff Automation . .16, 35<br />

BellowsTech, LLC/PMG, LLC . .18<br />

Bernecker + Rainer . . . . . . .15<br />

Bibby Transmissions . . . . . . .29<br />

Bimba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26<br />

Bird-X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27<br />

Boker's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24<br />

Bondhus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27<br />

Bosch Rexroth . . . . . . . .15, 26<br />

Brownell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18<br />

BTR NETCOM . . . . . . . . . . . .35<br />

Bürkert . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 15<br />

C Camozzi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17<br />

Changshu Sino-Titanium Science<br />

And Technology . . . . . . . .20<br />

Checkline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12<br />

Comitronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27<br />

Control Techniques . . . . . . .39<br />

Copley Motion Systems . . . .29<br />

Cotronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26<br />

Coxreels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27<br />

D Dalian Sunny Titanium .<br />

Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21<br />

Danaher Motion . . . . . . . . . .37<br />

Data Translation . . . . . . . . . .24<br />

Denet Civata . . . . . . . . . . . . .34<br />

Destek Otomotiv . . . . . . . . .15<br />

Deutschmann Automation . .29<br />

Dewit Ind'l Sensors . . . . . . .10<br />

DIAS Infrared . . . . . . . . . . . .16<br />

Di-soric Industrie Electronic . .14<br />

Dr. Fritz Faulhaber . . . . . . . .40<br />

Dytran Instruments . . . . . .2, 9<br />

E E. Dold & Söhne . . . . . . . . . .32<br />

EA Elektro-Automatik . . . . .32<br />

Edwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5<br />

EGE-Elektronik<br />

Spezial-Sensoren . . . . . . . . .9<br />

Eilersen Electric . . . . . . . . . .17<br />

Elcis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22<br />

Electromatic Equipment . . .25<br />

Elmo Motion Control . . . . . .29<br />

Emerson Process<br />

Management . . . . . . .15, 18<br />

EMVA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34<br />

Ephy-Mess . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16<br />

E-T-A Circuit Breakers . . . . . .2<br />

Euchner . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 25<br />

EXAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26<br />

F Fandis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2<br />

Federal Electric . . . . . . . . . . .28<br />

Ferraz Shawmut . . . . . . . . . .25<br />

Festo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 35<br />

Finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7<br />

Finish Thompson . . . . . . . . .26<br />

Flo Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37<br />

Fluid Metering . . . . . . . . . . .30<br />

Fluke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37<br />

Framo Morat . . . . . . . . . . . .16<br />

Franz Binder . . . . . . . . . . . . .36<br />

Fritz Kübler . . . . . . . . . . .10, 36<br />

G Gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17<br />

GE Sensing & Inspection . . .10<br />

Gefran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3<br />

Gems Sensors & Controls . . .30<br />

GEPPERT-Band . . . . . . . . . . .30<br />

Getriebebau Nord . . . . . . . .33<br />

Gimatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35<br />

Globtek . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 31<br />

H Hamamatsu Photonics . . . . . .5<br />

Hannay Reels . . . . . . . . . . . .26<br />

Hanning Elektro-Werke . . . .17<br />

Hansford Sensors . . . . . . . . .30<br />

Harting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2<br />

Haydon Motion . . . . . . . . . .28<br />

HBM . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 15, 18<br />

I Ideal Industries . . . . . . . . . . .12<br />

IDS Imaging Development<br />

Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18<br />

ifm electronic . . . . . . .6, 28, 34<br />

Intelligent Distributed<br />

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29<br />

Intelligent<br />

Motion Systems . . . . . .22, 34<br />

Isra Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8<br />

ITT Cannon . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37<br />

Iwis Antriebssysteme . . . . . .22<br />

J J. Dittrich Elektronic . . . .9, 11<br />

J.D. Neuhaus . . . . . . . . . . . . .23<br />

Jaksa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29<br />

Jovean & Rogy . . . . . . . . . . .16<br />

Jumo . . . . . . . . . .15, 18, 23, 34<br />

K KERNEL Sistemi . . . . . . . . . .17<br />

Keyence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2<br />

KIMO Instruments . . . . . . . . .8<br />

Klemsan Automation . . . . . .36<br />

Knick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30<br />

Kontron . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 37<br />

Korenix Technology . . . . . . .39<br />

Krohne Messtechnik . . . . . .16<br />

L Labfacility . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 28<br />

Longwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36<br />

M M.D. Micro Detectors . . . . . . .8<br />

Macro Sensors . . . . . . . . . . .10<br />

Magnetrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8<br />

Marechal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38<br />

Marsh Bellofram . . . . . . . . . .24<br />

Master Bond . . . . . . .30, 38, 39<br />

Maxon Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . .5<br />

Measurement Computing .12<br />

Megger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12<br />

Micro-Epsilon Messtechnik<br />

. . .10, 15, 22, 32, 12<br />

Microprécision Electronics . . .34<br />

Ming Cheng Precision . . . . . .3<br />

Ming Tai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25<br />

Molex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32<br />

Moxa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37<br />

MTS Sensor Technologie . .9, 14<br />

Müller Industrie Electronik . . .4<br />

N NCS Computer . . . . . . . . . . .24<br />

Newport Spectra Physics . . .26<br />

Nexans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2<br />

Nilfisk-CFM . . . . . . . . . . . . .27<br />

NKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39<br />

O OGP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39<br />

Oiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15<br />

Omron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30<br />

Optex FA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29<br />

Optronis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18<br />

P Paos Precision Industry . . . . .5<br />

Parker Hannifin . . . . . . . . . .14<br />

Peli Products . . . . . . . . . . . . .27<br />

Penny & Giles Controls . . . .11<br />

People Ele. Appliance Group .21<br />

Peter Schröder . . . . . . . . . . .14<br />

Pfeiffer Vacuum . . . . . . . . . .27<br />

Physik Instrumente . . . . . . . .17<br />

Posic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10<br />

Precia Molen . . . . . . . . . . . . .39<br />

Procentec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19<br />

Progea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39<br />

PVL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16<br />

R Red Lion Controls . . . . . .4, 31<br />

Regina Catene Calibrate . . .22<br />

S Schaeffler . . . . . . . . . . . .35, 36<br />

Schaffner EMV . . . . . . . . . . .14<br />

Schleifring & Apparatebau .31<br />

Schmidt Technology . . . . . . .11<br />

Schunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25<br />

SenGenuity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9<br />

Sensirion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8<br />

Servometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6<br />

Sferax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37<br />

Shanghai Huaxia Industry . .20<br />

Sharp Microelectronics . . . .36<br />

Shenzhen ZLX Technology .21<br />

SICK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 12<br />

Siemens . . . . . . . .14, 18, 24, 32<br />

Sirai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31<br />

SKF . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 22, 13<br />

SMAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39<br />

Smalley Steel Ring . . . . .14, 30<br />

Softing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31<br />

Spraying Systems . . . . . . . . .26<br />

Swagelok . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26<br />

T Technifor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27<br />

Test & Sensor 2009 . . . . . . . .31<br />

The Imaging Source . . . . . . .37<br />

Tianjin Wowtech Imp.& exp .20<br />

TKD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15<br />

Tool Peaks Industries . . . . . .20<br />

Tramex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10<br />

Tyco Thermal Controls . . . . .12<br />

V Vacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39<br />

Varvel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31<br />

Vessel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26<br />

VP Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . .8<br />

W Wachendorff Automation . .30<br />

Welco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32<br />

Wiesemann & Theis . . . . . . . .6<br />

Wilcoxon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38<br />

Wittenstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31<br />

X Xi'an Maipu Int'l Trade . . . .21<br />

Xi'an Metals And Minerals<br />

Import & Export . . . . . . . .20<br />

Yantai Shougang<br />

Magnetic Materials . . . . .21<br />

Y Yokogawa . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 14<br />

Z Zhangjiagang Huayu Non-<br />

ferrous Metal Material . . .20<br />

Note: bold for companies<br />

advertising in this issue<br />

CALENDAR OF EVENTS<br />

APRIL<br />

• Hanover Fair<br />

20 – 24 April<br />

Hanover, Germany<br />

www.hannovermesse.de<br />

MAY<br />

• Control<br />

5 – 8 May<br />

Stuttgart, Germany<br />

www.control-messe.de<br />

• ACHEMA<br />

11 – 15 May<br />

Frankfurt am Main<br />

www.achema.de<br />

• EMVA<br />

15 – 16 May<br />

Dublin, Ireland<br />

www.emva.org<br />

• PCIM<br />

20 – 23 May<br />

Nuremberg, Germany<br />

www.mesago.de/en/PCIM<br />

• Sensor + Test<br />

26 – 28 May<br />

Nuremberg, Germany<br />

www.sensor-test.com<br />

JUNE<br />

• Progressive Manufacturing<br />

Summit 2009<br />

9 – 11 June<br />

Sarasota, FL, USA<br />

www.managingautomation.co<br />

m/summit<br />

• Automotive Testing Expo<br />

16 – 18 June<br />

Stuttgart, Germany<br />

www.testing-expo.com<br />

• Hape<br />

16 – 19 June<br />

Poznan, Poland<br />

http://hape.mtp.pl<br />

SEPTEMBER<br />

• Go Automation<br />

1 – 4 September<br />

Basel, Switzerland<br />

www.go-automation.ch<br />

• Ineltec<br />

1 – 4 September<br />

Basel, Switzerland<br />

www.ineltec.ch<br />

• Hi Industry<br />

1 – 4 September<br />

Herning, Denmark<br />

www.hi-industri.dk<br />

• MSV<br />

14 – 18 September<br />

Brno, Czech Republic<br />

www.bvv.cz/msv-gb<br />

• Motek<br />

21 – 24 September<br />

Stuttgart, Germany<br />

www.motek-messe.com<br />

• Automatioo<br />

23 – 24 September<br />

Helsinki, Finland<br />

• Mesurexpo<br />

30 September – 2 October<br />

Paris, France<br />

www.mesurexpo.com<br />

OCTOBER<br />

• EMO<br />

5 – 10 October<br />

Milan, Italy<br />

www.emo-milan.com<br />

• Smart Automation<br />

7 – 9 October<br />

Linz, Austria<br />

www.smart-automation.at<br />

• Maintain<br />

For more information visit:<br />

www.ien.eu<br />

13 – 15 October<br />

Munich, Germany<br />

www.maintain-europe.com<br />

Note: Dates and descriptions of events have been<br />

obtained from official industrial sources. The publisher,<br />

therefore, cannot be held responsible for errors,<br />

changes or cancellations.


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The part is a machined<br />

aluminium casting with<br />

3 critical bores machined<br />

in it. Required tolerance<br />

is less than 4 micron on<br />

each bore...<br />

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800KW DRIVE FOR NATURAL<br />

GAS TRANSPORT<br />

An 800kW drive from Vacon<br />

is making the 70,000<br />

ton liquid natural gas<br />

transport ship LNG Abuja<br />

easier to manoeuvre,<br />

particularly when it is in<br />

port. The drive, which<br />

was fitted and commissioned<br />

by marine power<br />

plant expert Wartsila Automation<br />

of Montrose,<br />

Scotland, is used in conjunction<br />

with the vessel's<br />

bow thrusters. Read more<br />

in our application story<br />

online...<br />

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BEARINGS FOR MARINE<br />

CURRENT TURBINES<br />

Tidal current turbines are<br />

among the latest developments<br />

in renewable energy.<br />

Installed undersea, the<br />

turbines are driven by the<br />

tidal flow of water. Bearing<br />

manufacturer NKE<br />

supplies the bearings for<br />

the gearboxes of these<br />

"underwater windmills".<br />

The 1.2MW SeaGen tidal<br />

current turbine has been<br />

developed by tidal turbines<br />

technology developer<br />

Marine Current Turbines...<br />

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VERSATILE AEROSPACE EPOXY<br />

FOR CRYOGENIC WIND TUNNEL<br />

A uniquely formulated<br />

epoxy adhesive from Master<br />

Bond has come to<br />

the rescue in an extraordinarily<br />

difficult cryogenic<br />

wind tunnel model bonding<br />

application. The state<br />

of the art wind tunnel<br />

poses a difficult challenge<br />

to engineering thermoplastics,<br />

not only in terms<br />

of the low temperatures<br />

and vacuum conditions,<br />

but in terms of thermal,<br />

thermal cycling and mechanical<br />

shear stresses....<br />

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In 2008, the world's<br />

biggest arsenic removal<br />

plant for drinking water<br />

was erected in Izmir,<br />

Turkey, with a capacity<br />

of treating 270,000m3 MONITORING ARSENIC<br />

REMOVAL FROM WATER<br />

of<br />

water a day. The system is<br />

controlled by 3 Hitachi<br />

EHV CPU's based PLCs<br />

which communicate with<br />

each other using Ethernet<br />

over a fiber optic network<br />

and visualization is<br />

implemented using Progea’s<br />

standard MOVICON<br />

SCADA platform...<br />

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MEASURING MACHINE FOR<br />

AEROSPACE COMPONENTS<br />

A global aerospace component<br />

maker has<br />

achieved a return on investment<br />

on an O G P<br />

video-based measuring<br />

machine a year ahead of<br />

its target. Meggitt Aircraft<br />

Braking Systems purchased<br />

the table-top,<br />

SmartScope Flash 200 to<br />

ensure the integrity of its<br />

quality control processes<br />

for a wide range of safety-critical<br />

parts used in<br />

aircraft wheels and<br />

brakes...<br />

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<strong>Issue</strong> N°4 • April 2009 39<br />

ENERGY SAVINGS CAUSED<br />

BY TWO LARGE FAN DRIVES<br />

A major upgrading of the<br />

control for two large fans<br />

has given both improved<br />

throughput and payback<br />

in under a year thanks to<br />

substantial energy savings.<br />

Two modular AC<br />

drives from Control Techniques<br />

have produced<br />

immediate energy-savings<br />

and paid for themselves<br />

in record time. At<br />

Civil and Marine's Middlesbrough<br />

plant, blast<br />

furnace slag is ground into<br />

a fine powder...<br />

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ETHERNET SWITCHES PROVIDE<br />

DUAL REDUNDANCY<br />

Based in Bath, Rotork designs<br />

and manufactures<br />

a range of electric, pneumatic<br />

and hydraulic valve<br />

actuators and associated<br />

control systems, valve<br />

gearboxes and valve accessories.<br />

The company has<br />

recently specified industrial<br />

managed Ethernet<br />

switches from Korenix<br />

UK as part of a valve actuation<br />

control system for<br />

a major airport expansion<br />

project in Saudi Arabia.<br />

Read more online...<br />

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WEIGHING BOATS DURING<br />

MANUFACTURING PROCESS<br />

Precia-Molen have supplied<br />

a weighing system<br />

which provides Sealine<br />

the ability to weigh a boat<br />

during manufacture and<br />

fitting out. Each boat is<br />

loaded by crane or hoist<br />

into a cradle resting on the<br />

weigh pads. The weights<br />

can be recorded at appropriate<br />

stages of the<br />

manufacturing process to<br />

ensure that the weight<br />

distribution and centre<br />

of gravity are within acceptable<br />

limits....<br />

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