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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 />
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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 />
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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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<strong>Issue</strong> N°4 • April 2009 3
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get<br />
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on the same page.<br />
Data Station Plus. Protocol conversion. Ethernet gateway. IT-ready data logging. It’s all here.<br />
Red Lion’s Data Station Plus is the single-device solution for protocol conversion. One remarkable device bridges the<br />
communication gap between serial only, fieldbus, and Ethernet devices—unlocking untold information from PLCs,<br />
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 />
lets you network-enable serial or fieldbus machines onto a common communications backbone in minutes, and<br />
convert your old PLC’s and drive’s proprietary protocol into a single modern and open standard.<br />
But that’s just the beginning. Use the integrated web server to quickly set up secure,<br />
real-time remote monitoring, operation, diagnostics and data acquisition from any web-enabled PC,<br />
PDA or phone. Easily create a web based HMI depiction of your machine or process with the included<br />
5000+ image graphics package. Receive alarms or event notification remotely via e-mail or SMS text.<br />
Collect performance data, display it, store it for evaluation, or trigger PLC functions—live or remotely.<br />
And seamlessly port logged “IT-ready” trending data to web pages, e-mail, ftp sites or other applications.<br />
The no-risk asset and data management solution.<br />
Data Station Plus is the evolutionary, non-invasive device and software platform that expands and unifies the<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 />
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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 />
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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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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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<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 />
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MIX COMUNICAZIONE - MI<br />
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at Hannover Messe 2009.<br />
We will be exhibiting<br />
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to your applications. Take the first<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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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FREE Training for<br />
ProfiTrace Users<br />
This free training is<br />
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ProfiTrace 2. The main<br />
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quickly identify; what<br />
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a bad network? In a full day the participants<br />
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PROFIBUS faults with ProfiTrace. With a<br />
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Most Powerful<br />
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ProfiTrace is used by most PROFIBUS<br />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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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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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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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fail-safe solutions<br />
Power<br />
Quality<br />
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26 <strong>Issue</strong> N°4 • April 2009<br />
You can put<br />
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safety and efficiency.<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 />
Tel: +49 (0) 61 51 / 708 – 0<br />
Netherlands<br />
Tel: +31-(0)30 659 21 11<br />
Made in U.S.A.<br />
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United Kingdom<br />
Tel: +44 (0)1235 432710<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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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<strong>Industrial</strong> Vacuums<br />
for oils and chips<br />
A careful analysis<br />
on the mechanical<br />
manufacturers’<br />
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a whole<br />
range of industrial<br />
vacuums expressly<br />
designed<br />
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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 />
Tel. +44-1924-460801<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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FLUID METERING, INC.<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 />
in which rejections occur frequently. So<br />
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products arise. By virtue of their high<br />
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GEPPERT-BAND<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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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programmable function buttons.<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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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 />
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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 />
Energy efficient drives from NORD<br />
Beginning as early as 1995, NORD has<br />
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motors, gears and intelligent electronic<br />
controllers which optimize energy use<br />
throughout the power train. These<br />
extra efficient units yield savings of<br />
up to 40% in operating expenses compared<br />
with conventional drives. NORD's high-efficiency<br />
solutions are based on special designs and materials, such<br />
as larger copper windings and special shield metals within<br />
the stator of a three-phase motor. While that makes such<br />
drives somewhat more expensive, the premium is quickly<br />
compensated: in most cases, the power consumed ultimately<br />
accounts for 98% of the TCO of an electric motor. In many<br />
plants, e.g. applications with a considerable number of conveyors,<br />
presses or pumps, the energy demand of the drives<br />
has by far the most direct influence on the overall power<br />
bill. Energy efficient NORD motors comply with the European<br />
EFF1 norm as well as the North American EPAct,<br />
NRCan and NEMA MG-1 standards. Due to an opti-mized<br />
gear design and the use of special synthetic lubricants, mechanical<br />
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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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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 />
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34 <strong>Issue</strong> N°4 • April 2009<br />
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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 />
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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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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 100% electrically tested connectors<br />
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By crimping the single wires a very low<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 />
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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 />
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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 />
KONTRON<br />
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Digital Servo Amplifiers<br />
for complex drive functions<br />
S748 and S770 are new models<br />
in the S700 series of digital<br />
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EMC filters and for models<br />
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functions such as “Safe Stop”, “Safe Limited Speed” and<br />
“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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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 />
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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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