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THREE-PHASE MOTORS<br />
with permanently attached FCs<br />
RUHRGETRIEBE<br />
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MTS SENSOR TECHNOLOGIE<br />
CONNECTOR SYSTEM<br />
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INFRARED THERMOMETERS<br />
offer continuous temperature monitoring<br />
RAYTEK<br />
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COLOUR E-PAPER DISPLAY<br />
offers high resolution and improved brightness<br />
NEMOPTIC<br />
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WIRELESS SENSING SOLUTION<br />
in IP67 enclosures, with four discrete I/Os<br />
BANNER ENGINEERING<br />
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November 2007 - Volume 33<br />
SPECIAL<br />
FOCUS<br />
VISION & IMAGING<br />
PP. 6-14<br />
MOTORS & DRIVES<br />
PP. 18-23<br />
CONTENTS<br />
Industry News . . . . . . . . . . . . 3<br />
Special focus:<br />
Vision & Imaging . . . . . . 6 - 14<br />
Motors & Drives . . . . . . 18 - 23<br />
Literature Reviews . . . . . . . . 16<br />
Calendar of Events . . . . . . . 42<br />
Companies in this <strong>Issue</strong> . . . 42<br />
Technology in Action . . . . . . 43
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NEXANS AUTOMATION CABLES, AUTOMATICALLY RELIABLE.<br />
Our yearlong partnership with the<br />
automation industry proves that reliability<br />
is key. Robot producers, assembly line<br />
integrators, producers of welding clamps,<br />
among others, have been working with<br />
high quality Nexans cables for years<br />
now. Robot cables, bus cables, chain<br />
cables and sensor cables, all from one<br />
source. From design to installation we<br />
accompany you: from engineering and<br />
design to on-site logistics services. Safe,<br />
superior solutions for industry automation<br />
is what we stand for. With Nexans’<br />
cables, your customers will acknowledge<br />
your reliability.<br />
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HSW DW-D<br />
HSW DW-K<br />
Flow under control<br />
The key points for monitoring and<br />
measuring fluid media: HSW flow<br />
switches and flow transmitters.<br />
High quality and dependable.<br />
Solutions for reliable control and<br />
monitoring of heat exchangers,<br />
compressors, turbines, welding<br />
devices, furnace systems, X-ray<br />
appliances and many more.<br />
We would be pleased to give<br />
you a presentation of other<br />
products and individual solutions –<br />
simply get in touch with us!<br />
HSW –<br />
Your competent partner for<br />
high-quality instruments<br />
for flow measurement and<br />
monitoring.<br />
Tec-line<br />
Henke-Sass, Wolf GmbH<br />
P.O. Box 4259<br />
78507 Tuttlingen<br />
Keltenstrasse 1<br />
78532 Tuttlingen<br />
Germany<br />
Phone: +49 (0) 74 62/94 69-25<br />
Fax: +49 (0) 74 62/94 69-13<br />
www.henkesasswolf.de<br />
g.schnell@henkesasswolf.de<br />
At the core of performance<br />
Global expert in cables<br />
and cabling systems<br />
Operator Panels<br />
for applications with limited space<br />
Exter K10m and Exter K20m<br />
panels have a keypad interface<br />
and a monochrome display.<br />
These panels are suitable<br />
for applications where<br />
machine and process parameters<br />
needs to be viewed<br />
and set. Parameter settings<br />
are facilitated by the numerical keypad, and the six function<br />
keys can be programmed to represent the most frequently<br />
used commands. They have an IP66-rated front<br />
and built-in support for alarm-handling, multilanguage<br />
and recipe management. Communication ports for<br />
RS232/422/485 are also built-in. As an extra bonus for<br />
a small panel like this, you also benefit from an optional<br />
Ethernet connection. This option is suitable when using<br />
the panels in Ethernet-based control and motion systems.<br />
The panels are equipped with monochrome FSTN<br />
displays. They offer a resolution of 160x32 pixels and<br />
240x64 pixels, which enables the use of for instance Asian<br />
and Russian characters. The displays also have dimmable<br />
backlight so that they easily can be optimized for<br />
the surrounding light conditions.<br />
BEIJER ELECTRONICS<br />
Tel. +46-40-358600 • Fax +46-40-932301<br />
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Rail Mounted Terminal Blocks<br />
for wire sizes from 6 to 95mm 2<br />
The 285 Series railmounted<br />
terminal<br />
blocks accept all<br />
types of wires from<br />
6mm 2 to 95mm 2 .<br />
The three versions<br />
of the blocks are<br />
suitable for applications<br />
with rated currents up to 232A. These terminal<br />
blocks are suitable for side entry wiring and even larger<br />
cables, which are flexible to a limited degree, can be<br />
connected without a problem. A special feature makes<br />
it even easier: The clamps can be adjusted using one button<br />
in an open condition. Therefore, the user can use<br />
both hands to insert the wires into the clamping position;<br />
at 95mm 2 , a real labour saving enhancement. All<br />
that is required to open the clamping mechanism of the<br />
terminal blocks is a standard hex wrench or a screwdriver<br />
when using the smallest version of the terminal<br />
block. A voltage tap is available that can be fitted into<br />
the jumper contact slot. Using this, the supply voltage<br />
for L.V. and service connections can be tapped<br />
without the need for any additional terminal blocks.<br />
WAGO KONTAKTTECHNIK<br />
Tel. +49-571-8870 • Fax +49-571-887169<br />
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Measurement Transmitter<br />
current or voltage to Modbus RS485<br />
The SIAi-8 DIN is a rail mounting,<br />
8 inputs, current or voltage<br />
to Modbus RS485 transmitter.<br />
This module can be<br />
used as part of larger systems<br />
where you can to integrate<br />
a remote e.g. temperature,<br />
pressure, level, flow, humidity<br />
or any other measurements.<br />
The module is used<br />
to measuring values from 8<br />
analogue inputs via the RS-485<br />
connection. It finds application<br />
in distributed control<br />
and visualization systems.<br />
Standard functions of Modbus<br />
transmission allow changing<br />
of device address or detect its type. All the functions,<br />
available via the RS-485, can be implemented from<br />
any typical visualization software or from operator<br />
panel. It features galvanic separation of the analogue<br />
inputs from the module supply voltages. Input signals<br />
are connected by means of the socket-plug connectors.<br />
SIMEX<br />
Tel. +48-58-7620777 • Fax +48-58-7620707<br />
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INDUSTRY NEWS<br />
Siemens opens new plant for large gears…<br />
Siemens Automation<br />
and Drives<br />
(A&D) has expanded<br />
assembly capacity<br />
for large<br />
gears at its<br />
Friedrichsfeld site.<br />
Gears for marine drives and the cement industry,<br />
and extruder gears for the plastics industry<br />
will be manufactured here in future in an<br />
area covering approximately 6,900m 2 . Following<br />
completion, roller grinding mills will be produced<br />
here for the cement or minerals industry<br />
with rated load torques up to 4,500,000 Nm.<br />
The plant will also produce twin-shaft extruder<br />
gears with shaft clearances of approx.<br />
300mm and a performance of up to 20,000 kW.<br />
In addition to these gears, twin-motor drives<br />
for the marine sector with 16,000 kW transmitted<br />
power per drive shaft will also be produced<br />
in the new hall at Friedrichsfeld.<br />
…while Harting new facility in China<br />
Harting Technology<br />
Group inaugurated<br />
new production<br />
facility in<br />
Zhuhai, China on<br />
October 19, 2007.<br />
Production is already<br />
running at full speed. The investment of<br />
12 million Euro in this first expansion stage is<br />
management's response to rising demand in the<br />
Asia Pacific markets. The production facilities<br />
cover some 20,000m 2 . A total of 250 employees<br />
turn out a broad product range. These<br />
tried and tested products serve markets in<br />
telecommunication, traffic and transport, machine<br />
construction and the energy industries.<br />
The company produces the tools and machines<br />
deployed in manufacturing at its headquarters<br />
in Germany.<br />
SCS for the first time in Lyon<br />
Lyon will be hosting SCS for the first time.<br />
This is the new trade show on industrial performance<br />
technologies: energy, automation and<br />
transmission/mechatronics. From November<br />
13 to 16, 2007, the 15,000 visitors will be looking<br />
for an answer to their specific requirements<br />
among the offer of Systems, Components<br />
and Solutions for industry and large infrastructures,<br />
presented by the 300 exhibitors<br />
at Lyon Eurexpo.<br />
SPS/IPC/DRIVES as ususal in Nuremberg<br />
More and more novelties and outstanding<br />
products will be presented during SPS/IPC/DRI-<br />
VES in Nuremberg. From 27 – 29 November 2007<br />
more than 1,200 exhibitors will present their<br />
products there, of which more than 200 companies<br />
will be from abroad - 19% (2006: 17%)<br />
of the total number of exhibitors. This year a<br />
space of more than 80,000m 2 in ten exhibition<br />
halls will be occupied, which is another 2,500m 2<br />
more compared to 2006. For the first time<br />
hall 2 and hall 4 of the Nuremberg exhibition<br />
ground will be opened as well.<br />
Sartorius sells bearings business to Smiths<br />
Sartorius signed an agreement with the British<br />
technology group Smiths to sell German-based<br />
Sartorius Bearing Technology to this Group. According<br />
to the agreement, the Smiths Group<br />
will retroactively purchase all of the shares in<br />
the hydrodynamic bearing company. The purchase<br />
price is approx. 20 million Euros. Sartorius'<br />
unit is to be integrated into the John<br />
Crane business of Smiths, which focuses on<br />
the design and manufacture of seals. John<br />
Crane will take on all 100 employees.<br />
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Complete and integrated automation solutions.<br />
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WWW.BOKERS.COM/IENEU<br />
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AEROTECH<br />
Air Bearing Positioning Solutions<br />
for Every Application<br />
Miniature Air-Bearing Stages<br />
Highest performance miniature airbearing<br />
stages - travel to 150 mm<br />
<strong>Full</strong>y preloaded for ultra high precision<br />
alignment and assembly<br />
Linear encoder feedback provides 2<br />
nm resolution (62 picometre resolution<br />
with the Automation 3200)<br />
Direct-drive brushless linear servomotor<br />
Air-Bearing, Direct-Drive Rotary Stages<br />
Exceptional error motion and wobble<br />
performance<br />
Direct-drive slotless brushless<br />
servomotor for outstanding velocity<br />
and in-position stability<br />
Direct coupled, high accuracy rotary encoder<br />
provides resolution to 0.036 arc-sec<br />
Low profile, planar design<br />
Long Travel Air-Bearing Stages<br />
<strong>Full</strong>y preloaded air-bearing<br />
Ultra-smooth design for outstanding<br />
velocity stability<br />
Travel range to 1.2 metre<br />
Linear encoder or laser<br />
interferometer feedback<br />
Complete noncontact design<br />
Active air preload on all air-bearing<br />
surfaces<br />
Integrated XY subsystems including<br />
granite base<br />
Linear encoder or laser<br />
interferometer feedback - travel<br />
range to 1 metre<br />
High stiffness for heavy loads and excellent<br />
geometrical performance<br />
<strong>Full</strong>y preloaded air bearings<br />
for ultra smooth motion<br />
Dual linear servomotor<br />
driven lower axis - travel to<br />
1 m x 1 m<br />
Customised designs available<br />
Options include: machine base, z<br />
axis, vibration isolation, and control<br />
enclosures<br />
Aerotech Ltd.<br />
Jupiter House, Calleva Park, Aldermaston<br />
Berkshire RG7 8NN, United Kingdom<br />
Tel: +44 (0)118 940 9400<br />
Fax: +44 (0)118 940 9401<br />
Email: info@aerotech.co.uk<br />
Dedicated to the<br />
Science of Motion<br />
ABL1000<br />
ABRS Series<br />
ABL2000<br />
Long Travel Wide Base X-Y Air-Bearing Stages<br />
ABL8000<br />
Gantry Air Bearing X-Y Positioning Systems<br />
ABG10000<br />
www.AEROTECH.co.uk<br />
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Twistable Cable<br />
in tin-plated copper shield sheath<br />
Chainflex CF Robot<br />
is a shielded<br />
3D cable. The<br />
individual wires<br />
can withstand<br />
high levels of<br />
torsion. Areas<br />
of application<br />
include both<br />
numerous robotic<br />
applications and non-robotic applications, such<br />
as rotary tables or spindle drives that have to be supplied<br />
with high power levels. In contrast to conventional<br />
braided copper shields, which are counter-wound,<br />
a torsion-resistant tin-plated copper shield sheath is used<br />
with this cable. The forces effected on the cable by torsional<br />
movement are largely absorbed by sliding and<br />
buffer elements between the sheath, shield and insulation.<br />
This prevents early failure of the shield. The outer<br />
sheath material is a high-grade TPE mixture with especially<br />
good wear properties. The cable has already<br />
been tested with more than three million torsion<br />
movements to +/- 270°.<br />
IGUS<br />
Tel. +49-2203-96490 • Fax +49-2203-9649222<br />
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Stop Button<br />
for Pico-Guard system<br />
The Pico-Guard E-Stop Button works in conjunction<br />
with the Pico-Guard Controller and other optical elements<br />
in personnel safety and equipment protection applications.<br />
The E-Stop Button is used with plastic fiber optic<br />
cable and offers a simple, quick means of connecting<br />
and disconnecting the fiber. Models are available with<br />
fiber entry/exit from either the same side or opposite<br />
sides of the housing. When paired with the Pico-Guard<br />
Controller, the E-Stop Button meets Safety Category 4<br />
applications.<br />
BANNER ENGINEERING<br />
Tel. +32-2-4560780 • Fax +32-2-4560789<br />
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Thermal Imager<br />
with high-quality germanium optics<br />
The thermal imager testo 880 offers<br />
roughly 20,000 measurement<br />
values, exactly 160x120<br />
pixels interpolated to 320x240<br />
pixels. It allows reliable diagnoses<br />
on a crystal clear 3.5" display. The<br />
screen is fully used without any<br />
limitations due to menus. The<br />
visibility of even the smallest<br />
temperature diffferences is<br />
guaranteed by high-quality germanium<br />
optics with optimum IR exploitation. The electronics<br />
developed for the optimum utilization of the detector<br />
and the the thermal resolution of
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Electronic Valves<br />
for oxygen applications<br />
The new<br />
Oxygen<br />
Clean Serieselectronic<br />
valves,<br />
available<br />
in 2-way<br />
or 3-way, normally-closed or fully<br />
ported, are designed for use with<br />
oxygen applications and work with<br />
air and inert gas. Using a proven<br />
unique patented valve system they<br />
feature a power consumption of only<br />
0.67 watts, a response time of 5 to<br />
10 milliseconds, and voltages of 6, 12,<br />
or 24VDC. They are ultrasonically<br />
cleaned, assembled, inspected and<br />
tested in an enclosed controlled area<br />
with a High Efficiency Particulate<br />
Air (HEPA) filtration system.<br />
CLIPPARD INSTRUMENT LAB<br />
Tel. +1-513-5214261<br />
Fax +1-513-5214464<br />
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Security Audio Box<br />
for safety applications<br />
The bBox electronicstandalone<br />
sound<br />
box is a complete<br />
stereo<br />
mp3 modular<br />
player/repeater<br />
solution for interactiveapplications.<br />
It uses<br />
standard<br />
Flash MMC cards (Multi<strong>Media</strong>Card) or<br />
SD (Secure Digital) to store the sound content.<br />
It has from 32MB to 8GB (up to 500h<br />
voice record). These small equipments<br />
start the adequate audio tracks by simple<br />
dry contacts or relay (NO Normally<br />
Opened, or NC Normally Closed), by a<br />
serial port (RS-232/485), or via the network<br />
(wire or wireless, ZigBee model on<br />
testing).<br />
REALITY SYS<br />
Tel. +32-4-2522850<br />
Fax +32-4-2529696<br />
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<strong>Industrial</strong> PC<br />
rugged design<br />
These IPCs<br />
h a v e<br />
rugged,<br />
field-testedhardware<br />
for<br />
use under<br />
the most<br />
difficult<br />
conditions. An industrial-grade touch<br />
screen with a protective overlay enables<br />
the user to securely input data<br />
via the clearly designed user interfaces,<br />
while a diverse array of processors,<br />
working memories, and bulk<br />
memories make the systems suitable<br />
for a range of assignments. A closed<br />
housing with IP65 protection provides<br />
for a well-designed climate<br />
management system and use in clean<br />
rooms.<br />
SARTORIUS<br />
Tel. +49-551-3080<br />
Fax +49-551-3083289<br />
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Optical Switching Solution<br />
housed in compact 1U high form factor<br />
The 60-850 (single<br />
mode) and 60-851<br />
(multimode) optical<br />
switching solutions<br />
offer 8 way<br />
and 16 way MUX<br />
configurations<br />
with a variety of<br />
connector options to suit a range of applications. The switching<br />
system is housed in a compact 1U high form factor, making it wellsuited<br />
for use in rack mounted applications. All optical connections<br />
are provided on the front panel and include captive dust<br />
covers to protect the connectors when they are not in use.<br />
PICKERING INTERFACES<br />
Tel. +44-1255-687900 • Fax +44-1255-425349<br />
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Our vision is<br />
a simple solution.<br />
Austria<br />
Intermadox GmbH<br />
Ph: 01-486 15870<br />
Belgium<br />
Multiprox N.V.<br />
Ph: 053-766566<br />
Denmark<br />
H Folsgaard AS<br />
Ph: 043-20 86 00<br />
Finland<br />
Oy E. Sarlin AB<br />
Ph: 09-504 441<br />
France<br />
Turck Banner SAS<br />
Ph: 01-60 43 60 70<br />
Germany<br />
Banner GmbH<br />
Ph: 0231-96 33 730<br />
Italy<br />
Turck Banner srl<br />
Ph: 02-90 36 42 91<br />
Netherlands<br />
Turck B.V.<br />
Ph: 038-4227750<br />
Norway<br />
Danyko A.S.<br />
Ph: 037-040288<br />
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Spain<br />
Elion SA<br />
Ph: 34-93-298-20-40<br />
Sweden<br />
HF Sweden<br />
Ph: 08-555 409 85<br />
Switzerland<br />
Bachofen AG<br />
Ph: 044 944 11 11<br />
United Kingdom<br />
Turck Banner Ltd<br />
Ph: 01268-578 888<br />
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Plug-in and Tunable Transceiver<br />
first 10 Gbps for DWDM Optical Communication<br />
The MF-10KWXF series is<br />
said to be the first worldwide<br />
compact and pluggable<br />
10 Gbps optical<br />
communications transceiver<br />
that is capable of<br />
optional tuning of<br />
DWDM (Dense Wavelength<br />
Division Multiplexing)<br />
in the entire Cband.<br />
The transceiver<br />
complies with the 10Gbps form factor industrial standard XFP-E (Small<br />
Form Factor Pluggable Extended) MSA (Multi-Source Agreement).<br />
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC<br />
Tel. +49-2102-4861550 • Fax +49-2102-4867220<br />
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Powerful vision that<br />
makes your job easier.<br />
Simple, common interface.<br />
Intuitive, three-step, point-and-click<br />
setup with quick<br />
TEACH makes<br />
all Banner vision<br />
sensors easier<br />
to install and<br />
operate. Set up<br />
with or without a PC.<br />
Different models<br />
for different<br />
applications.<br />
Choose from<br />
multiple vision<br />
and analysis<br />
tools, imager resolutions and<br />
housing confi gurations.<br />
Extensive<br />
range of<br />
accessories.<br />
A full selection of<br />
lighting and lenses,<br />
plus enclosures, monitors,<br />
brackets, cables and more.<br />
SLI: 20527<br />
SLI: 20528<br />
SLI: 20529<br />
Worldwide application support.<br />
Banner is always close by to help you<br />
effectively apply our vision sensors.<br />
See our web site to contact your local<br />
support offi ce.<br />
SLI: 20530<br />
Banner Engineering Europe<br />
Park Lane, Culliganlaan 2F • B-1831 Diegem, Belgium<br />
Tel: +32 2 456 07 80 • Fax: +32 2 456 07 89<br />
E-mail: mail@bannereurope.com<br />
www.bannereurope.com
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Vision & Imaging<br />
Multi-core systems accelerate<br />
industrial image processing<br />
With the introduction of multi-core technology, an immense<br />
potential is opening up for industrial image processing (IIP)<br />
because expensive high-end server systems can now be replaced<br />
with standard embedded computer technology. Even IIP<br />
systems based on single-core embedded processors can quickly<br />
be converted via software. In this respect, IIP is one of the first<br />
sectors that will develop new solutions using the new multi-core<br />
technology<br />
Increasing computing power and ever more sensitive<br />
digital image sensors, together with falling costs, make<br />
industrial image processing interesting for more<br />
and more manufacturing applications. Accurate and<br />
automatic classification of products, pick & place<br />
applications, automatic selection processes, and integrated<br />
quality checks are also of interest for more<br />
cost-sensitive productions and can improve longterm<br />
quality, minimize defective products, increase<br />
output and increase overall productivity. Already<br />
IIP is found in applications from the sheeting industry<br />
(textiles, steel, paper, etc.) to the automotive<br />
and electronics industry all the way to the food industry.<br />
In future, applications such as recognition of<br />
text on electronic components, measurement and surface<br />
checking of engine blocks or checking that all<br />
the correct furniture fittings are present in their<br />
foil packages, under critical light conditions and<br />
with elements lying on top of one another, will<br />
bring IIP to still more markets.<br />
From a technical perspective, the type of production<br />
process in which image processing takes place is almost<br />
irrelevant, because all the current and future<br />
IIP systems will, in theory, be constructed identically.<br />
Depending on the application, one or more camera<br />
heads deliver line or matrix images from different<br />
perspectives with appropriate lighting to the<br />
IIP computer connected to the higher-level process<br />
control. The modular image processing software uses<br />
various application-specific filters (e.g., sharpening,<br />
finding edges, etc.) to edit and analyze the image<br />
data. This process is very processor-intensive.<br />
IIP does use a so-called expert system that is trained<br />
or optimized for the particular application, but<br />
nonetheless computing power is frequently a bottleneck.<br />
<strong>Industrial</strong> image processing, multi-core reference<br />
application<br />
Falling hardware costs and increasing CPU performance<br />
mean that IIP can now be used in applications<br />
in which it previously was either unprofitable or<br />
impossible because of insufficient computing capacity;<br />
for example, in checking mass-produced, inexpensive<br />
goods or in checking especially complex or<br />
organic objects. With the introduction of multi-core<br />
technology, which allows different processes to run<br />
in parallel on a single system, new horizons are<br />
opening up in the industrial market. In this respect,<br />
IIP is a reference application for multi-core technology<br />
in the automation sector, whether through<br />
multi-threading in the case of synchronous multi-processing<br />
with double computing performance or<br />
through asynchronous multi-processing and virtualization<br />
with simultaneous IIP and Soft PLC on one system.<br />
With more CPU performance, even the most complicated<br />
testing tasks can be carried out and a greater<br />
number of parameters can be analyzed and evaluated<br />
simultaneously.<br />
Quick software porting<br />
The advantage of multi-core technology-the parallelization<br />
of processes - is a challenge for many applications,<br />
because multi-core technology hardware<br />
development is ahead of software development and<br />
the high computing performance is of little use if it<br />
cannot effectively be carried through to the production<br />
line. In many areas of automation, software<br />
optimized to use the particular advantages of multiple<br />
computing cores efficiently is just emerging. However,<br />
this is precisely these in which IIP profits directly<br />
from the increase in performance: the modular design<br />
of the IIP software is ideally suited for multi-threading,<br />
i.e. the parallel processing of several tasks. The<br />
application-specific filters, for example, can be apportioned<br />
to the two CPU cores and thus the image<br />
processing takes place about twice as fast. Likewise,<br />
it is possible to replace two systems with a single one.<br />
In the past, application developers have had to resort<br />
to multi-processor systems for complex image processing<br />
tasks, implementing two or more server<br />
processors on special server mainboards, which were<br />
prohibitively expensive for more cost-sensitive applications.<br />
However, the software of these solutions, which<br />
were previously too expensive to be widely disseminated,<br />
can be ported quickly, simply and inexpensively<br />
onto comparatively inexpensive multi-core hardware.<br />
Thus, OEMs and users profit directly from<br />
the introduction of multi-core technology through<br />
a shorter time-to-market, low system costs and CPU<br />
performance that is nearly doubled in comparison to<br />
previous single-core embedded processors.<br />
KONTRON<br />
Tel. +49-8165-77777 • Fax +49-8165-77279<br />
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<strong>View</strong>er<br />
for inspection sensors<br />
The Sensor<strong>View</strong> 350 is a compact,<br />
industrial, panel-mount display for its<br />
Checker 200 Series inspection sensors.<br />
It allows operators to view production<br />
images of the parts that Checker<br />
is inspecting without a PC. The<br />
device features a simple interface<br />
for displaying images of passed or<br />
failed parts, along with status indicators<br />
and results statistics to more<br />
easily monitor the production process.<br />
COGNEX<br />
Tel. +33-1-47771550<br />
Fax +33-1-47771555<br />
For SLI: enter 20181<br />
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IR Camera<br />
for demanding applications<br />
The Adamant IR camera is a compact<br />
thermal surveillance system featuring<br />
a 640x512 MCT 15 micron<br />
pitch focal plane array and three<br />
field of view optic packaged in a fully<br />
mil-spec, marine qualified enclosure<br />
weighing 9kg. The triple<br />
field of view lens features a wide<br />
21.7° x 17.5° FOV, a medium range<br />
6.9°x 5.5° FOV and a narrow 1.7° x<br />
1.4° FOV enabling detection of a target<br />
at 16km.<br />
CEDIP INFRARED SYSTEMS<br />
Tel. +33-1-60378078<br />
Fax +33-1 64113755<br />
For SLI: enter 20533<br />
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Touchscreen LCD<br />
with improved brightness<br />
Conventional<br />
touch<br />
screen displays<br />
have a<br />
laminated<br />
or bonded<br />
tactile film<br />
on top of<br />
the LCD<br />
panel but this solution integrates<br />
an optical sensor into each pixel.<br />
Consequently, the display provides increased<br />
backlight transmissibility for<br />
an improved brightness and image<br />
quality paired with a slim product design<br />
of less than 1mm thickness.<br />
Since each pixel reacts independently<br />
to changing ambient light conditions,<br />
tactile recognition based on simultaneously<br />
touching multiple<br />
points on the screen is possible.<br />
SHARP MICROELECTRONICS<br />
Tel. +49-40-23762286<br />
Fax +49-40-23762232<br />
For SLI: enter 20466<br />
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Vision & Imaging <strong>Issue</strong> N°11 • November 2007 7<br />
Alarm Annunciator<br />
for hazardous area annunciation<br />
The PEX7250 Explosion Proof<br />
Alarm Annunciator is suitable<br />
for use in Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous<br />
areas. The use of ASIC<br />
technology removes any reliance<br />
on common control cards as all<br />
alarm cards in the annunciator<br />
can act as the master controller.<br />
The standard enclosure is copperfree<br />
cast alloy and finished in light grey two-part epoxy paint. The<br />
device is available in a range of sizes and shapes from one to 56<br />
points in a single enclosure, with a choice of three window sizes.<br />
Illumination is using high reliability, ultra-bright LEDs.<br />
RTK INSTRUMENTS<br />
Tel. +44-1423-580500 • Fax +44-1423-580501<br />
For SLI: enter 20207 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />
Step Beyond Infinity >><br />
The Leica M205 C is the world’s first stereomicroscope with a zoom range of<br />
20.5x. This accomplishment, however, was not enough for Leica’s engineers. With<br />
the new FusionOptic Leica makes another step beyond previous limits. In addition<br />
to the increase in magnification, the resolution, too, has been increased to up to 453<br />
lp / mm, which corresponds to a structure size of 952 nm.<br />
The design principle of the new Leica M205 C is based on the exceptional flexibility<br />
of the brain. The microscope assigns a different task to each of the two beam paths:<br />
the right channel contains an image with very high resolution, while the left channel<br />
provides very high depth of field. The brain then automatically gathers the best information<br />
from both sources and uses it to compose one image with very high richness<br />
of detail.<br />
www.leica-microsystems.com/stepbeyondinfinity<br />
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Progressive-Scan CCD Camera<br />
5 Megapixel<br />
The FC5100CL 2456x2058<br />
progressive-scan CCD camera<br />
supplies 15 frames/sec. Video<br />
signal output is 8/10 bit format,<br />
2 tap base configuration<br />
under Camera Link. The camera<br />
can get full resolution image<br />
at any timing using Randam<br />
electronic shutter. OSD<br />
function allows users to check settings on captured images. It features<br />
monitoring function for internal temperature of the camera.<br />
Serial controlling is provided via the camera link cable. The device<br />
is suitable for various high-speed images applications.<br />
KOATSU GAS KOGYO<br />
Tel. +81-6-63111371 • Fax +81-6-63111720<br />
For SLI: enter 20623 at www.tim-info.com/ien
8 <strong>Issue</strong> N°11 • November 2007<br />
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Vision & Imaging<br />
Machine Vision Sensor<br />
largely maintenance-free<br />
The SRV is a vision sensor for industrial<br />
image processing, which<br />
is able to complete image processing<br />
tasks without any further<br />
peripheral equipment. It performs<br />
assembly and feature<br />
checks, recognizes damages on<br />
edges, detects the position of<br />
fastenings and labels, sorts and<br />
removes defective components.<br />
In pick & place applications, it<br />
makes sure that parts in all kinds<br />
of rotary positions are safely gripped. The compact<br />
housing of the sensor accommodates LEDs and an evaluation<br />
unit with all the necessary software and interfaces.<br />
It offers a high resolution of 720x480 pixels (W<br />
VGA) and a frame rate of 60fps. There is a choice of three<br />
operating distances (150, 300 or 450mm), each with different<br />
frame sizes (76x48, 117x72 or 129x81mm). Integrated<br />
industrial I/O interfaces (3 in, 3 out), one analogue<br />
output and a USB 2.0 connection to the graphical user<br />
interface are available. The position results can be<br />
transmitted via a serial interface.<br />
SCHUNK<br />
Tel. +49-7133-1030 • Fax +49-7133-103299<br />
For SLI: enter 20690 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />
<strong>Industrial</strong> Flat Panel Monitors<br />
for hazardous location<br />
The M-Series of industrial<br />
flat panel monitors<br />
is offered in three<br />
sizes, 15" (M1500),<br />
17" (M1700), and 19"<br />
(M1900). Their compact<br />
profile results in<br />
a panel mounted<br />
depth of less than<br />
70mm, making them suitable for installation in harsh<br />
environments for factory automation and demanding<br />
commercial applications. The monitors support XGA format.<br />
They all provide Analogue Video (VGA) connections<br />
and allow either connection via USB or RS-232 for the<br />
optional 5-wire analogue resistive touchscreen. The<br />
M1700 and M1900 additionally have Digital Video Inputs<br />
(DVI). All versions are standard with 100-240 VAC<br />
input power supplies and have IP65 NEMA 4/4x/12 panel<br />
mountable front panels. Stainless Steel front panels<br />
and 24V DC input power are available options for all three.<br />
The entire series is UL/cUL listed, complies with European<br />
CE and RoHS requirements, and are UL approved for Class<br />
I and II, Division 2 hazardous locations.<br />
NEMATRON<br />
Tel. +44-2392-268080 • Fax +44-2392-268081<br />
For SLI: enter 20514 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />
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Thermal Imager<br />
for industrial maintenance<br />
The easy-to-use Fluke<br />
Ti35 is fully radiometric<br />
and features a 180°<br />
articulating lens for<br />
viewing and capturing<br />
images in areas<br />
with poor accessibility.<br />
The thermal imager<br />
offers high thermal<br />
sensitivity to 0.1°C<br />
using a 160x120pixel detector for viewing even the<br />
smallest temperature differences across a wide -20 to<br />
350°C range. A large 12.5cm high-contrast colour LCD<br />
provides clear pictures, irrespective of lighting conditions.<br />
This makes it suitable for the capture of high quality images<br />
in a broad range of industrial applications, including<br />
predictive maintenance, process monitoring, repair<br />
checks and quality control. The device sports the<br />
SmartFocus feature, for single finger capture of the best<br />
quality images and accurate temperature measurements.<br />
The Fluke Ti35 comes as a complete kit which includes<br />
a compact flash card for storing over 1,000 images,<br />
a hard carry case and PC software.<br />
FLUKE<br />
Tel. +31-40-2675212 • Fax +31-40-2675210<br />
For SLI: enter 20031 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />
Ethernet Camera<br />
for mobile applications<br />
The O2M100 Ethernet camera<br />
meets the requirements of<br />
mobile control systems caused<br />
by extreme environmental influences.<br />
It has fully sealed<br />
die-cast zinc housing with the<br />
protection rating IP67. The<br />
two integrated M12 connectors<br />
provide important connections<br />
for supply and communication.<br />
When mounting, the unit with the dimensions<br />
80x42x53.5mm (HxWxD) can be fixed directly to the mobile<br />
machine via an adapter system. With temperature-controlled<br />
window heating, the camera objective<br />
can be defrosted in case of extreme conditions. The digital<br />
capturing and transmission of the image data enable<br />
scaling and free positioning of the camera image.<br />
The image data are on the one hand stored in a UDP/IP<br />
protocol and on the other hand stored as 8-bit Windows<br />
bitmap. The device is fitted with an Ethernet interface<br />
for communication. In contrast to analogue camera<br />
systems, the camera image can be shown on any number<br />
of displays via a simple Ethernet hub or switch.<br />
IFM ELECTRONIC<br />
Tel. +49-201-2422411 • Fax +49-201-2422401<br />
For SLI: enter 20534 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />
Shadowgraph Camera<br />
with in-built velocity trap<br />
Modern image sensors<br />
have allowed the design of<br />
cameras that will capture<br />
up to 11-million pixel<br />
images with the ability to<br />
shutter faster than 1µs. Integrating<br />
this camera with<br />
an ultra-fast high intensity<br />
spark source has resulted<br />
in a Shadowgraph camera<br />
capable of image quality previously achievable<br />
only with film cameras, yet offering instantaneous<br />
access to data. Control software provides simple adjustment<br />
of imaging parameters and extensive measurement<br />
tools to accurately analyse results. Camera stations can<br />
be arranged in the classic configuration looking<br />
directly at a reflective screen or as orthogonal pairs to<br />
provide valuable 3D data such as the pitch and yaw of<br />
supersonic airflows. A comprehensive triggering functionality<br />
has been implemented in the SIS camera<br />
system enabling it to be interfaced with almost any triggering<br />
device. Applications include aeronautical<br />
engineering and testing of glass.<br />
SPECIALISED IMAGING<br />
Tel. +44-1442-827728 • Fax +44-1442-822847<br />
For SLI: enter 20538 at www.tim-info.com/ien
Colour Sensors<br />
flexible in application<br />
The colorControl line<br />
of colour sensors come<br />
as optical fibre sensors<br />
or as reflex optical<br />
sensors with ranges<br />
from 2 to 1,200mm<br />
and a light spot diameter<br />
of 0.5 to 70mm<br />
for large-area integral<br />
colour evaluations through to colour cable detection as<br />
of diameters of 0.5mm. The reflex colour sensors have<br />
point-focal illumination optics as well as large-surface<br />
diffuse optics, which light up a surface from various angles.<br />
The advantage here is that gloss effects on surfaces<br />
can be reduced or eliminated, which standard sensors<br />
are not able to do. These sensors apply the "true<br />
colour" measuring principle and can reliably recognise<br />
shades of colour in the range of ∆ε=1. Dual-channel<br />
versions are also available. In this case one channel<br />
can be used as a reference while the other channel constantly<br />
observes a colour flow for any deviation. The series<br />
comprises 3, 4, 8, 31 and 250 colour memories<br />
with up to 25,000 colour comparisons per second.<br />
ELTROTEC SENSOR<br />
Tel. +49-7161-98872300 • Fax +49-7161-98872303<br />
For SLI: enter 20625 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />
Vision and Inspection Tools<br />
innovative additions<br />
The MSX-500Di is a small,<br />
lightweight, 2.11 megapixel<br />
digital CCD microscope. Featuring<br />
an integrated 3.5-inch<br />
LCD monitor, flash memory<br />
storage and offering magnification<br />
up to 500x it is the<br />
perfect stand-alone unit for<br />
micro-inspection and data<br />
archiving. Available in wide<br />
and narrow beam size configurations, the MSSP High<br />
Power LED series is a new addition to the MG-WAVE LED<br />
lighting range. Offering bright and even illumination,<br />
coupled with low power consumption, MSSP LED's<br />
offer many benefits for illumination around the workplace<br />
and in automotive applications. Designed for<br />
use with large format megapixel cameras the new ML-<br />
0310VF Macro Lens were developed to provide the required<br />
accuracy to inspect large area components in high<br />
resolution. Incorporating a variable iris and varifocal<br />
zoom the new Macro lens is able to achieve a variable<br />
depth of field making it suitable for applications including<br />
PCB and wafer inspection.<br />
MORITEX<br />
Tel. +44-1223-301148 • Fax +44-1223-301149<br />
For SLI: enter 20193 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />
Gigabit Ethernet Camera<br />
with plug and play camera manager<br />
The 1000BaseT day<br />
of the uEye camera<br />
range is a camera<br />
with a Gigabit Ethernet<br />
interface. The<br />
camera supports a<br />
range from 6 to 24V<br />
typically used in mechanicalengineering.<br />
The models are also equipped with a C-mount<br />
lens connector with adjustable mounting dimensions.<br />
A symmetrical housing permits mounting at 90/180<br />
degrees without having to create new holders. Besides<br />
a trigger input and a flash output, it has a RS232<br />
interface and two GPIO ports that can be used either<br />
as digital inputs or digital outputs. Inside the camera,<br />
two processor cores provide superior performance.<br />
The Plug and Play Camera Manager makes installation<br />
and integration just as easy as with the USB versions.<br />
The software development kit is identical, which means<br />
that upgrading to the GigE does not require any<br />
changes to the application and takes only a few minutes.<br />
IDS IMAGING DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS<br />
Tel. +49-7134-961960 • Fax +49-7134-9619699<br />
For SLI: enter 20532 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />
Vision & Imaging <strong>Issue</strong> N°11 • November 2007 9<br />
Portable Infrared Camera<br />
with 3.5-inch touch screen<br />
The ThermaCAM T/B-<br />
Series portable IR camera<br />
features 320x240<br />
pixel resolution, touch<br />
screen plus stylus, full<br />
measurement options<br />
and an innovative design.<br />
The series comes<br />
in a T-version for industrial applications and a B-version<br />
for building and construction applications. It is enhanced<br />
by ergonomic elements such as a 120° tiltable<br />
infrared lens unit and easy-to-reach command buttons<br />
for more user comfort. Imagery is displayed on a 3.5-inch<br />
touch screen, which opens up new functionalities such<br />
as sketching directly on the screen and an easy handling<br />
of the camera software menu. The Thermal Fusion allows<br />
a seamless transition of imagery from thermal<br />
into visual and vice versa inside the screen, while retaining<br />
all measurement functions in both view modes.<br />
Dust- and water splash proof, shock-resistant, with a battery<br />
enabling up to four hours of uninterrupted use, the<br />
model's weight is 880g, making it suitable for go-anywhere<br />
use in tough on-site and field conditions.<br />
FLIR SYSTEMS<br />
Tel. +32-3-2878710 • Fax +32-3-2878729<br />
For SLI: enter 20178 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />
CAN Display<br />
flexible mounting options<br />
The RM Display Color 2501<br />
is flexible due to different<br />
mounting positions and<br />
readable in direct sunlight<br />
due to its transflective<br />
screen. The device features<br />
a 6.5'' display with a resolution<br />
of 400x240 pixels in a<br />
16:9 format. The TFT technology<br />
permits readability<br />
in daylight and even in direct<br />
sunshine. Four keys and<br />
a pressure-sensitive incremental<br />
potentiometer facilitate<br />
quick toggling of CAN<br />
data and controlling tasks. Due to its backlit display and<br />
keys, the display can be used in darkness. A large input<br />
power supply from 9V - 60V allows for deployment in<br />
the most diverse mobile and stationary applications. Furthermore,<br />
up to four cameras can be connected to the<br />
display for direct viewing and monitoring tasks. The<br />
firmware of the CAN display automatically recognizes<br />
PAL and NTSC video sources.<br />
RM MICHAELIDES SOFTWARE & ELEKTRONIK<br />
Tel. +49-661-94900 • Fax +49-661-9490-333<br />
For SLI: enter 20604 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />
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SILVER & TITANIUM<br />
■ 320x256 and 640x512 resolution<br />
■ SW/MW/LW IR Spectral bands<br />
■ High QE InSb, MCT and QWIP arrays<br />
■ <strong>Full</strong>y radiometric with Hypercal<br />
■ Frame rates up to 400 Hz<br />
■ Image analysis software included<br />
Electronics Fast thermography<br />
Stress analysis<br />
Infrared Target<br />
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NDE, Vadodara, India, 28-30 Nov. 07.<br />
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www.cedip-infrared.com<br />
(In the USA, www.electrophysics.com/cedip)<br />
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Vision & Imaging<br />
CameraLink<br />
16Mpixel<br />
The CCD-16000 camera is<br />
based on a sensor within<br />
36x24mm format, being<br />
read-out with 2 images/sec<br />
and 12bit dynamics. The<br />
camera features an RS-644<br />
output. IEEE1394, CameraLink<br />
and Gigabit Ethernet<br />
are available.<br />
VDS VOSSKÜHLER<br />
Tel. +49-541-800840<br />
Fax +49-541-8008410<br />
For SLI: enter 20536<br />
at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />
Colour Sensor<br />
internal light source<br />
This module detects the<br />
colour and intensity of test<br />
objects and disposes of an<br />
internal light source. The<br />
measuring procedure is<br />
based on measurements<br />
in comparison to reference<br />
products by means<br />
of user-specific parameters.<br />
Parasitic inductions<br />
by environmental light are<br />
compensated automatically.<br />
PREMOSYS<br />
Tel. +49-6593-998682<br />
Fax +49-6593-998684<br />
For SLI: enter 20576<br />
at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />
CCD Cameras<br />
mini CameraLink<br />
The KP-FXXSCL/PCL CCD<br />
cameras measure<br />
29x29x29mm, and weigh<br />
50g. The cameras are typically<br />
used in image processing<br />
and machine vision<br />
applications with limited<br />
space. They feature<br />
a Power over CameraLink<br />
interface.<br />
HITACHI KOKUSAI<br />
Tel. +49-6106-69920<br />
Fax +49-6106-699212<br />
For SLI: enter 20549<br />
at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />
Infrared Thermometers<br />
offer continuous temperature monitoring<br />
The rugged, IP65<br />
sealed single-piece<br />
system Raytek XR<br />
infrared thermometermeasures<br />
temperatures<br />
in a range from<br />
–40 to 1650°C. It<br />
offers multiple extendedtemperature<br />
ranges, precision<br />
temperature<br />
resolution and a<br />
versatile electronics<br />
platform, yet<br />
utilises identical, configurable installation hardware<br />
and application software. This approach reduces installation<br />
time, training and documentation requirements.<br />
In addition, standard RS485 communications enables remote<br />
configuration, streamlining troubleshooting and<br />
data acquisition. Field calibration software allows for<br />
on-site calibration of sensors, reducing service time<br />
and expense.<br />
RAYTEK<br />
Tel. +49-30-4780080 • Fax +49-30-4710251<br />
For SLI: enter 20539 at www.tim-info.com/ien<br />
Vision Sensors<br />
with intuitive user guidance<br />
The ZFX vision sensor<br />
offers assistance for<br />
lighting, filtering and<br />
automatic setting of<br />
parameters, which navigate<br />
users through<br />
the vision application.<br />
The built-in touch screen offers interactive menus that<br />
guide the user through the entire set-up of individual<br />
tasks in three simple steps: select the inspection tools,<br />
choose the inspection regions and set the proposed inspection<br />
parameters with a push of the Auto button.<br />
ZFX provides immediate live feedback, images and<br />
clear system messages. The entire set-up procedure is<br />
completed in a matter of minutes. No PC is required for<br />
set-up, maintenance and operation. Multiple inspections<br />
per image can be configured. You can choose from<br />
up to 20 inspections or inspection support tools. Image<br />
pre-processing, position compensation, calibration and<br />
data logging tools complete the range of powerful<br />
easy to use features. Multiple interface options offer<br />
smooth integration into the control environment, such<br />
as Ethernet, serial, USB and digital I/O.<br />
OMRON<br />
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Data Recognition Software<br />
frame rate of 150fps<br />
The Data Matrix<br />
code reading software<br />
is combined<br />
with an intelligent<br />
camera enables<br />
identification of 2D<br />
codes. Depending<br />
on the camera<br />
type, it provides a<br />
maximum frame<br />
rate of 150fps. Code detection and reading is not affected<br />
by the code's shape and size, the orientation of<br />
the code (which can be rotated by 360°) or by the<br />
background type (dark-on-bright or bright-on-dark). Mirrored<br />
codes are identified and read, just as special<br />
code types, such as nailed or dotted codes. The software<br />
features three operation modes: the Auto Mode requires<br />
no configuration efforts and enables the detection of<br />
a wide range of codes. The Teach-In Mode allows users<br />
to read in one code sample whose parameters are<br />
stored in a list, and the Parameter Adjustment Mode allows<br />
for manual adjustment of parameters to improve<br />
performance.<br />
VISION COMPONENTS<br />
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The R-Series<br />
high performance<br />
sensors<br />
offer precise<br />
position meaurement<br />
for the<br />
most demandingapplications.<br />
With<br />
0.01% F.S. linearity, a repeatability<br />
better 0.001% F.S. and an outstanding<br />
resolution (max.1µm)<br />
they are well known for their accuracy.<br />
The R-Series is available with<br />
flexible (RF) sensing element housing,<br />
in addition to rod (RH) and<br />
profile (RP) housings and measures<br />
position as well as velocity.<br />
Recently MTS has<br />
developed the<br />
Temposonics® C-<br />
Series - the world’s<br />
smallest magnetostrictive<br />
position<br />
sensor. Designed<br />
for use in highervolume<br />
OEM<br />
products with constrained<br />
space and budgets the electronics<br />
fit inside a 36 mm x 23 mm<br />
cylindrical package. When housing is<br />
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Temposonics ® M-Series<br />
Reliability and stability for mobile hydraulics<br />
The Temposonics®<br />
M-Series is designed<br />
for absolute position<br />
measurement<br />
in agricultural,<br />
building, handling<br />
or other mobile<br />
machinery. It combines the advantages<br />
of non-contact, wear-free and<br />
high-accuracy displacement and<br />
velocity measurement to meet all<br />
MTS magnetostrictive<br />
liquid<br />
level sensors are<br />
ideal for both<br />
tank level gauges<br />
and processing<br />
level measurement<br />
controls.<br />
Level Plus® gives<br />
you the ability to<br />
measure product<br />
level, interface<br />
and temperature<br />
all from one sensor up to 18 m.<br />
They are not affected by changes<br />
in dielectric constant, in<br />
atmospheric or temperature<br />
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Temposonics ® R-Series<br />
High precision for industrial applications<br />
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Extremely<br />
c o m p a c t<br />
construction,<br />
visualisation via<br />
diagnosis LEDs<br />
and easy calibration<br />
from<br />
outside without<br />
opening the<br />
sensor facilitate the installation.<br />
The R-Series sensors are available<br />
with a full line of analog and digital<br />
serial outputs and offer multiple<br />
magnets sensing with up to 20<br />
positions simultaneously.<br />
The magnetostrictive sensing technology<br />
is non-contacting and<br />
maintenance-free.<br />
demands on the<br />
harsh environment<br />
of mobile hydraulic<br />
applications. With its<br />
high shock and<br />
vibration resistance<br />
and electromagnetic<br />
immunity the M-Series is the perfect<br />
solution for use inside compact<br />
hydraulic cylinders.<br />
Temposonics ® C-Series<br />
Compact, flexible design for smallest space<br />
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required the C-<br />
S e r i e s<br />
provides a standardized<br />
IP67 housing,<br />
a float for level<br />
measurement or<br />
cus- tomized housings<br />
that can be<br />
added to the core<br />
sensor. The flexible<br />
shaft allows precise curvilinear measurements<br />
where less than 270° of<br />
rotation needs to be monitored.<br />
Level Plus ®<br />
Wearless gauges for liquid level measurement<br />
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Vision & Imaging<br />
Colour E-paper Display<br />
high resolution and improved brightness<br />
The BiNem<br />
Demonstrator<br />
1000<br />
has all the<br />
attributes<br />
of paper<br />
but content<br />
can be displayed<br />
and<br />
erased electronically.<br />
It<br />
uses a<br />
RGBW (Red-Green-Blue-White) colour filter. The display<br />
has improved brightness, while maintaining the same<br />
colour saturation level. Another important feature is its<br />
fine subpixel size: 127x127 micrometers for each subpixel<br />
(Red, Green, Blue, or White), leading to a resolution<br />
of 100dpi, considered high for bistable colour displays.<br />
The display also offers 16 up to 1 million colours.<br />
The active area of the colour display measures 107.2x73.2<br />
mm, resulting in a 129.8mm diagonal for a 300x400xRGBW<br />
image. Potential applications for colour e-paper displays<br />
include among others electronic shelf labels.<br />
NEMOPTIC<br />
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High-Speed Cameras<br />
for fast inspection applications<br />
The OPAL-1000m is the<br />
first in a series of cameras<br />
to utilize state-of-theart<br />
sensors that offer<br />
greater spatial resolution<br />
at high speeds. This<br />
sensor technology provides<br />
linearity over the<br />
full dynamic range<br />
through optimized embedded<br />
video processing. Other important performance<br />
parameters include channel matching to below noise<br />
level, automatic black and shading, and defect-pixel correction.<br />
The camera optimizes a 1/2" CCD area array sensor<br />
with 1024x1024, 5.5µm square pixels. It can deliver<br />
up to 120 full-frame images per second with high signal<br />
to noise ratio. To enable high frame rate image acquisition<br />
in combination with standard frame grabbers,<br />
the cameras have a built-in frame memory that decouples<br />
the asynchronous image acquisition and image<br />
readout. The image readout and Camera Link interface<br />
of these cameras allow for software configuration and<br />
easy integration.<br />
ADIMEC ADVANCED IMAGE SYSTEMS<br />
Tel. +31-40-2353900 • Fax +31-40-2353905<br />
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Laser Scanning Microscope<br />
with 3D capture button<br />
With this laser<br />
scanning microscope,<br />
the LEXT<br />
OLS3100, 3D image<br />
capturing can<br />
be performed<br />
with just one click<br />
of the “3D capture<br />
button”.<br />
Time consuming<br />
tasks, such as setting<br />
the upper and lower focal limits are completed automatically.<br />
This means that very high quality 3D images<br />
can be produced very quickly by both novice and experienced<br />
users. The new 3D handling technology enables<br />
step height, line width and the distance between<br />
two points to be measured in a 3D image. Furthermore,<br />
users will be presented with a variety of standard<br />
and novel 3D image presentation patterns including surface<br />
texture, real colour, wired frame, etc. The microscope<br />
integrates an apochromatic objective lens specially<br />
developed for confocal laser scanning microscopes (cLSM)<br />
with a near-UV (408nm) laser light.<br />
OLYMPUS<br />
Tel. +49-40-237730 • Fax +49-40-23773647<br />
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Easy Vision Sensor<br />
helps tackle production errors<br />
The 48MS MultiSight from<br />
Rockwell Automation is a<br />
fully self-contained, multifunction<br />
vision sensor,<br />
which can handle up to<br />
ten different inspections<br />
simultaneously and pass<br />
a simple OK/Not OK signal<br />
to an external PLC or<br />
process controller. Incorporating camera, optic, lighting,<br />
communications and fail/pass controller in one package<br />
it saves on installation time and hardware cost. The sensor<br />
features a high-resolution 640x480pixel CCD element<br />
with optics, and employs three different inspection<br />
tools – pattern matching, contrast and brightness. Advanced<br />
models with contour detection and XY position<br />
control will be available. In combination, these capabilities<br />
allow the 48MS to perform up to ten different inspections<br />
simultaneously including logic operations – with<br />
ten different regions of interests. A Teach and Inspect<br />
- feature ensures quick start-up time and easy modification<br />
of inspection parameters in case of product<br />
changeovers.<br />
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION<br />
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Multi-Function Display<br />
for operation, visualisation and control<br />
The 5.7-inch MFD4 multifunction<br />
display is designed<br />
as one unit providing<br />
the PLC, visualisation<br />
and operation but<br />
also the software. This<br />
combines the programming<br />
system and the visualisation<br />
in one, and thus<br />
allows direct access to PLC<br />
variables. The display features a full graphics colour STN<br />
display with 256 colours, resistive touch as well as a host<br />
of communication and network options. It comes with<br />
an Ethernet, CANopen/easyNet and RS232 interface. The<br />
touch-sensitive display (320x240 pixels) allows the implementation<br />
of intuitive operating concepts. The flat<br />
and seamless display surface is protected to IP65 and can<br />
be cleaned easily. The device comes with an integrated<br />
64MB SRAM, 2MB Flash for data/program memory,<br />
6MB for the visualisation and a battery-backed real-time<br />
clock. A complete project, recipe data or the operating<br />
system can be transferred to the device via a Multi-<strong>Media</strong><br />
memory card if required.<br />
MOELLER<br />
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<strong>Industrial</strong> Cameras<br />
with FireWire B interface<br />
The FireDragon series progressive<br />
scan CCD cameras<br />
are available with<br />
both monochrome and<br />
colour CCDs. They offer<br />
resolutions ranging from<br />
VGA (640x480 pixels at<br />
90fps) to XGA (1024x768<br />
pixels at 36fps), to SXGA (1280x960 pixels at 20fps), and<br />
to UXGA (1600x1200 pixels at 15fps). The model's compact<br />
and vibration resistant housing (44x29x44mm) is<br />
supplied with power through its 800Mbps FireWire B interface<br />
enabling you to create compact image processing<br />
solutions. With the help of its integrated image<br />
processing, the cameras can output uncompressed raw<br />
image files, RGB data (24bit) as well as compressed<br />
YUV4:2:2 (16bit) or YUV4:1:1 (12bit) data. Cameras<br />
supporting global shutter can even image fast-moving<br />
objects free of distortion. This qualifies them for microscopy<br />
and medical applications as well as for mechanical production<br />
and logistics including object recognition, parts<br />
inspection, quality assurance, and optical barcode and<br />
character recognition.<br />
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booth 9 - 215<br />
Vision & Imaging<br />
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Inspection System<br />
providing high image quality<br />
The AXIS-3D is a fully integrated stand<br />
alone x-ray inspection system for conveyor-belt<br />
based QC, SPC, NDT and general<br />
industrial applications. Incorporating<br />
a number of unique technological features,<br />
it provides unparalleled imaging capability.<br />
It can be used for either automatic or<br />
manual inspection and is available in<br />
both conventional 2D and 3D (stereoscopic)<br />
configurations, with a 3D accuracy<br />
of 100 microns. The standard conveyor<br />
design allows simple and rapid integration<br />
with existing production line facilities.<br />
Standard tunnel sizes are 40 x 60cm<br />
and 80 x 100cm.<br />
3DX-RAY<br />
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Vision System<br />
develops imaging application<br />
Common Vision Blox<br />
(CVB) 9.0.2 is the machine<br />
vision programming<br />
library with the<br />
comprehensive and<br />
powerful hardware<br />
support. The unique<br />
hardware abstraction<br />
of CVB offers comprehensive<br />
access to<br />
the most different acquisition technologies<br />
without losing performance or flexibility. Based<br />
on GigE Vision grounding, the system offers<br />
the most complete implementation of GenI-<br />
Cam worldwide which benefits from this new<br />
standard's possibilities of setting specific<br />
camera features. A special grid control provides<br />
convenient access to all individual<br />
camera options in its own application without<br />
any need for complex development<br />
tasks in any of the supported programming<br />
languages.<br />
STEMMER IMAGING<br />
Tel. +49-89-809020<br />
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User Interface<br />
with 3.5” VGA screen<br />
The Anders UMR-X10 is a intelligent user interface<br />
created expressly for the hassle-free<br />
integration of modern, intuitive GUIs into<br />
speciality products. Measuring from<br />
87x76x15mm, it includes a 3.5” transflective<br />
screen, running at a full VGA resolution<br />
with built-in touchscreen functionality, premounted<br />
onto and integrated with a fullyfunctional,<br />
custom-designed Windows CE5<br />
embedded computer. The UMR-X10 offers<br />
modern computing performance coupled with<br />
a full range of interfaces, including USB,<br />
Ethernet and WLAN.<br />
ANDERS ELECTRONICS<br />
Tel. +44-20-73808167<br />
Fax +44-20-78741914<br />
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<strong>Industrial</strong> Cameras<br />
with USB interface<br />
The PicSight cameras have been developed<br />
to cater for the lower- to middle-performance<br />
demands of the industrial image-processing<br />
market. The camera's<br />
USB2.0 interface makes installation of<br />
the camera system very easy. The required<br />
power of max 250mA and 5V is supplied<br />
via the USB cable, a standard USB<br />
cable with a mini-USB plug can be used.<br />
For applications in which cables must be<br />
securely attached, an additional Hirose<br />
connection for the USB interface is offered.<br />
LEUTRON VISION<br />
Tel. +49-7531-59420<br />
Fax +49-7531-594299<br />
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<strong>Industrial</strong> Panel PC<br />
miniature size<br />
The STP is low cost touch screen Human<br />
Machine Interface build on Windows CE<br />
4.2 and 5.0. Fanless, all soldered components<br />
and IP65 front panel make the panel<br />
a reliable solution for industrial applications<br />
including mobile device. ARM920T<br />
risc core and hardware graphic accelerator<br />
deliver performance at low power. It features<br />
64 Mo RAM, 32 Mo flash memory, compact<br />
flash extension, 2 or 3 USB "host" port<br />
(USB key full support), 3 RS232 serial ports<br />
with 2 switchable in RS485, 10/100 LAN,<br />
audio stereo and 24VDC power supply. The<br />
panels are available in TFT 5"6, 8" and 12"<br />
size screen.<br />
SYSTOLIC<br />
Tel. +33-4-67871695<br />
Fax +33-4-67875337<br />
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LCD Display<br />
colour, brightness and contrast<br />
The new EYE-<br />
LCD5600QHD<br />
display with a<br />
screen diagonal<br />
of 56" has<br />
been especially<br />
designed for<br />
ambitious applications<br />
in<br />
professional areas. Offering brilliant<br />
colour, combined with a 3840 x 2160<br />
pixel resolution it meets the demands<br />
of modern visual solutions. These characteristics<br />
are indispensable in control<br />
rooms, boardrooms and meeting rooms.<br />
Other features include: high contrast, 2<br />
x digital DVI inputs or 4 x digital DVI inputs,<br />
VESA mounting structure and low<br />
operating costs. Applications include<br />
professional graphics, healthcare, military,<br />
training, architecture, radar and<br />
weather.<br />
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Optical Proximity Switches<br />
for small objects<br />
The Simatic PXO830<br />
GL forked light sensor,<br />
the Simatic<br />
PXO840 LV70 fiber optic<br />
sensor and the<br />
Simatic PXO650 L90L<br />
laser distance sensor<br />
offer detection accuracy<br />
and reliability. The<br />
spectrum of the new photoelectric sensors ranges from<br />
the detection of the smallest objects to the detection<br />
of larger objects from a distance of up to 30m. The proximity<br />
switches are suitable for activities such as monitoring,<br />
testing, detection or positioning. The forked light<br />
sensor recognizes objects of 0.2mm and above. It is available<br />
in fork widths of 30, 50, 80 and 120mm, which means<br />
that it can be used variably for different object sizes. The<br />
fiber optic sensor offers accuracy at short distances. The<br />
small devices can be snapped onto a standard DIN rail,<br />
which enables a great deal of space to be saved. The laser<br />
distance sensor can detect objects at distances of up to<br />
6m. The use of additional reflectors enables objects to<br />
be recognized up to a distance of 30m.<br />
SIEMENS A&D<br />
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Wireless Devices<br />
for outdoor industrial applications<br />
The AWK-1200 series includes<br />
an Access Point/Bridge, and an<br />
AP Client, both of which have a<br />
rugged IP67/68 certified weatherproof<br />
casing to withstand extreme<br />
environmental conditions.<br />
The robust features and deployment<br />
flexibility make the series<br />
products suited for outdoor industrial<br />
applications. The detachable<br />
antenna design gives users the freedom to use<br />
a variety of special-purpose antennas. Both models<br />
are guaranteed to work in temperatures ranging from<br />
-20 to 70°C. Wireless security is enhanced using WEP,<br />
WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access), and IEEE802.1X authentication<br />
to guarantee a safe, wireless network environment.<br />
The devices can be used for Point-to-Point<br />
(PTP) and Point-to-Multipoint (PTMP) wireless communication<br />
to allow multiple locations to share a single Internet<br />
connection. Outdoor wireless networks that use<br />
the extend connectivity beyond the building walls and<br />
wired backbones to deliver cost-effective service, and<br />
expand information access.<br />
MOXA TECHNOLOGIES<br />
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Modular Ejectors<br />
compact and light<br />
The EBS-PT is available<br />
in six performance<br />
levels with either<br />
a push-in fitting<br />
or threaded connection,<br />
offering numerous<br />
integration options<br />
for a variety of<br />
applications. Vacuum<br />
generator mounting<br />
can be done either<br />
directly via side holes in the housing or alternatively by<br />
mounting it on a clip-on strip. The latter option enables<br />
simple and fast assembly of various ejector sizes on one<br />
strip. The smaller EBS-PI ejector measures just 57mm long<br />
and 10mm in diameter, and is available with two performance<br />
levels. Compressed air is directed into the ejector<br />
at one end with the exhaust channelled out via side<br />
openings; this produces negative pressure creating a vacuum<br />
at the other end. Since the vacuum is created in<br />
an axial direction, the ejector can be integrated directly<br />
in the hose line via the press-fit nozzles at either<br />
end.<br />
BOSCH REXROTH<br />
Tel. +49-9352-180 • Fax +49-9352-1840<br />
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Chain Oil<br />
remains stable<br />
Molykote L-1428 is a synthetic<br />
lubricant formulated<br />
to resist oxidation and<br />
thermal degradation while<br />
maintaining stable performance<br />
and lubricity<br />
over a wide temperature<br />
range and under heavy<br />
loads.<br />
DOW CORNING<br />
Tel. +32-64-888000<br />
Fax +32-64-888950<br />
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Encoders<br />
high noise immunity<br />
The Mercury 3000 and<br />
2000 programmable encoder<br />
systems combine<br />
high noise immunity for<br />
demanding industrial applications<br />
with a positional<br />
resolution of 20nanometres.<br />
Both units enable engineers<br />
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Terminals<br />
watertight<br />
The AE-FastSeal product<br />
family offers fast and easy<br />
mounting, by contacting<br />
and sealing the cable in<br />
one step to the terminal,<br />
without the need of additional<br />
sealing work, -time<br />
and materials. These terminals<br />
offer reliable contact<br />
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AE INDUSTRIES<br />
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STAY A STEP<br />
AHEAD OF YOUR<br />
PROCESSES.<br />
An HMI from Beijer Electronics shortens the path<br />
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Programming is simpler too, thanks to recipe<br />
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Boker’s 2008 Washer Catalog<br />
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Stockcap is a leading global manufacturer providing<br />
solutions to your product protection needs. Choose from a wide<br />
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Plastics for longer life – Increase machine life<br />
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New Catalog of precision Dispensers and Metering Pumps for<br />
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FLUID METERING, INC.<br />
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Control Module<br />
with internal PLC<br />
The KurtUSB<br />
MLX modular<br />
building block<br />
processes input<br />
from various<br />
electrical signals<br />
with high speed<br />
and accuracy<br />
and can provide<br />
programmable<br />
responses for automatic<br />
operation. The MLX can easily be<br />
configured to work with several different<br />
types of devices including LVDT<br />
probes, air to electric transducers, temperature<br />
sensors and eddy current sensors.<br />
With an internal PLC, the MLX can be programmed<br />
with industry standard ladder<br />
logic to inputs and can control complex<br />
automated equipment through discrete<br />
outputs, stepper motors, analog outputs,<br />
or remote DeviceNet devices.<br />
KURT MANUFACTURING COMPANY<br />
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Particle Counter<br />
ATEX-approved<br />
The ACM20 Z2 is compact and portable, allowing<br />
quick, accurate and safe detection<br />
of contaminants to be carried out at refineries,<br />
pipeline distribution terminals, storage<br />
depots and airports. Designed to replace<br />
traditional and often time consuming qualitative<br />
test methods, the device offers online<br />
quantitative tests. In particular, it can<br />
be used to detect moisture and particulate<br />
contaminants down to 4microns in size, that<br />
enter the fuel distribution chain during<br />
installation, maintenance or repair, or<br />
through damaged or worn parts.<br />
PARKER HANNIFIN<br />
Tel. +44-1442-458000<br />
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360° Angle Sensor<br />
accurate and compact<br />
PRAS2 is a dependable, contact-free and<br />
wear-free angular position sensor that uses<br />
an external permanent magnet to measure<br />
angles from 0° to 360° with a typical resolution<br />
of 0.1°. Available with analogue<br />
outputs: 4-20mA, 0.5-4.5V and 0.5-10V, the<br />
measurement circuitry is shielded from external<br />
environment conditions and is shockand<br />
vibration-resistant. Available in 20mm<br />
flat, 36 mm diameter servo flange IP68<br />
stainless steel housing, it can be quickly installed<br />
in limited space.<br />
ASM<br />
Tel. +49-8123-9860<br />
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Padlock<br />
multi-clasp<br />
This multi-clasp padlock<br />
for lockout/tag-outprocedures<br />
features a<br />
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coded, polyester<br />
powder coated finish.<br />
The lock has<br />
room for six individual<br />
padlocks to<br />
be attached, allowing<br />
multiple workers<br />
to lock off the same machine. The lock<br />
will not open until each separate padlock has<br />
been removed. This ensures that the lockedoff<br />
equipment cannot be reactivated until<br />
everyone has completed their work, and safe<br />
operation can continue.<br />
CASTELL SAFETY<br />
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Pressure Regulator<br />
up to 1,400l/min<br />
Both the LED and LCD display versions of<br />
the VPPM proportional pressure regulator<br />
feature an 1/8” proportional pressure<br />
valve, offer a choice of G1/8 or PRS<br />
manifold connection, and are available<br />
with a pressure range of 0-2, 0-6 or 0-10bar.<br />
The latter model accommodates a flow<br />
rate of up to 1,400l/min. By employing a<br />
cascaded dual-stage regulator design,<br />
each with its own pressure sensor, the<br />
VPPM provides a high level of control, with<br />
coarse and fine adjustment facilities.<br />
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Digital Controller<br />
programming control<br />
The RE23 type digital controller is destined<br />
to control temperature in furnaces, dryers,<br />
injection moulding machines and others. It<br />
features universal input (thermocouples,<br />
resistance thermometer, analogue standard<br />
signals). Control according the program:<br />
maximally 9 segments with or without repetitions.<br />
The segment time ranges from 0 to<br />
999 min. Program starts from the currently<br />
measured value or from the set point, after<br />
finishing the program, continuation the<br />
control of the last set point or output switching<br />
off. It offers relay or binary 0/6V output.<br />
Setting of PID parameters is manual or by<br />
means of the auto adaptation.<br />
LUMEL<br />
Tel. +48-68-3295100<br />
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Drives and motors<br />
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18 <strong>Issue</strong> N°11 • November 2007<br />
Micro<br />
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NEW<br />
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■ Smallest dimensions with<br />
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Motors & Drives<br />
Drives move mining town<br />
in Sweden<br />
At LKAB’s concentrating and pelletizing plants in Kiruna,<br />
drives control pumps, fans, conveyors and feeders<br />
Courtesy of LKAB<br />
Kiruna, a tiny mining town 200 km north of the<br />
Arctic Circle in the northern Sweden is<br />
today known also as a town that is sinking. Therefore,<br />
Kiruna is in the process of being moved to<br />
another location because of the cracks that have<br />
been developed in the mine wall under the town<br />
during its 100-year long history in mining. To<br />
save the town and to provide an international hightech<br />
minerals group LKAB, with access to the<br />
iron ore lying under Kiruna, the town officials have<br />
made extensive plans for relocating the town<br />
centre. LKAB, in turn, has started a major investment<br />
program of 1.1 billion EUR to increase<br />
production capacity for iron ore products in the<br />
region from the current to 30 Mt by 2008.<br />
Reliability and fast service are the keys<br />
High production goals cannot be reached without<br />
reliable and smoothly operating processes. When<br />
LKAB was selecting a drives supplier for their<br />
new concentrating and pelletizing plants in Kiruna,<br />
a vital part of their major investment<br />
program, they knew whom to turn to. During a<br />
period of several years, Vacon has supplied roughly<br />
100 AC drives to control pumps and fans at LKAB’s<br />
concentration plant (KA2) in Kiruna, and the<br />
ventilation system in the tunnels of the mining caves<br />
in Malmberget, 75km from Kiruna. In<br />
Malmberget, some of the Vacon AC drives are<br />
located almost 1,000m under ground. This depth<br />
poses many risk factors to electrical equipment.<br />
Consequently, for the essential task of pump,<br />
fan, conveyor and feeder control at LKAB’s new<br />
concentrating plant (KA3) and pelletizing plant<br />
(KK4) under construction in Kiruna, LKAB has<br />
chosen Vacon AC drives. About 200 air- and liquid-cooled<br />
NXP drives of 690 V will be controlled<br />
via Profi bus. CANbus will be used for communication<br />
with the maintenance system. Commissioning<br />
of the plants will take place this winter,<br />
and the plants are expected to be operational<br />
in April 2008. In mining processes where a downtime<br />
can raise to hundreds of thousands of Euros<br />
per day, the reliability of the equipment is of<br />
utmost importance. The other fundamental issue<br />
is fast service. With Vacon’s subsidiary located<br />
in Sweden, support and service are available<br />
at short notice when needed.<br />
Liquid cooling for demanding environments<br />
Liquid cooling enables the use of cabinets with a<br />
high protection class – this is why the liquid-cooled<br />
AC drives are ideal for the underground excavation<br />
industry, where dust and humidity are major risk<br />
factors. These drives are well suited for locations<br />
where air cooling would be difficult, expensive<br />
or impractical, or where the installation space is at<br />
a premium. The liquid-cooled units, which use<br />
normal drinking water as coolant, have a very<br />
compact construction and a low noise level as no<br />
large fans, additional air conditioning or filtered<br />
ventilation systems are needed. A low noise level<br />
also means a better working environment. An<br />
additional factor that contributed to the choice was<br />
their heat loss transportation. Inconcentrating<br />
and pelletizing plants, the air is filled with coal and<br />
iron ore dust. The liquid-cooled drives make it<br />
possible to transport the heat losses outside the<br />
electrical room without ventilating the room and<br />
cabinets with the surrounding air.<br />
A town driven to a new location<br />
With an ore body of about 4 km long and an<br />
estimated depth of more than 2 km, LKAB Kiruna<br />
mine is the world’s largest, most modern underground<br />
iron ore mine. To date, more than one<br />
billion tonnes have been mined, and the present<br />
main level is at a depth of 1,045m. Mining towns<br />
elsewhere in the world have struggled with the<br />
problem of sinking earth, but in most cases, the<br />
approach has been to prop up sinking buildings<br />
rather than move them. This massive and expensive<br />
move operation of Kiruna, a city of 23,000<br />
people, will take a few tens of years, maybe even<br />
more than one hundred years.<br />
VACON<br />
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Brushless Motor<br />
optional IP67 version<br />
With two options of voltage range<br />
(7.5-59 or 12-95VDC), the IntB range<br />
is capable of producing continuous<br />
power outputs of 0.5kW with a peak<br />
value of 1kW. In addition, it also offers<br />
a wide range of feedback and positioning<br />
options, allowing IntB motors<br />
to be easily integrated into various<br />
systems. As all the electronics are<br />
integrated into the motor, the IntB<br />
range of motors have far less wiring,<br />
reduced conduits and panel space.<br />
MOTION CONTROL PRODUCTS<br />
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750W Motor<br />
with IP65 protection<br />
The large MAC800 motor (750W) is<br />
suited for applications in more demanding<br />
environments. The IP65<br />
protection of the motor has been<br />
achieved by replacing the ventilator<br />
built into the cooling fins with<br />
large fins. In addition, a water-tight<br />
seal of the axle bearing has been<br />
achieved using an IP67 Rulon Teflon<br />
bush. This has a low friction and requires<br />
no lubrication. The flange<br />
and shaft are made of stainless steel.<br />
JVL INDUSTRI ELEKTRONIK<br />
Tel. +45-45-824440<br />
Fax +45-45-8225550<br />
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Speed Control<br />
integrated velocity control<br />
The MdrivePlus product line increases<br />
functionality with the integration of<br />
a digital oscillator for accurate speed control<br />
in the MDrive34Plus2 Speed Control.<br />
This all-in-one solution utilises a NE-<br />
MA size 34 high-torque brushless 1.8°<br />
motor, with NEMA size 17 and 23 motors<br />
also available. The MDrive34Plus2<br />
accepts a broad input voltage range from<br />
12 to 75VDC. Oversized input capacitors<br />
are used to minimize power line surges.<br />
The product offers an operating range<br />
of -40 to 75°C.<br />
INTELLIGENT MOTION SYSTEMS<br />
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Electric Motors<br />
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The 4KTCD series of electric<br />
motors is suitable for use in<br />
potentially explosive dust<br />
atmospheres in zones 21 and<br />
22. Features include an axis<br />
height of 71 to 315mm and<br />
0.09 to 200kW power. The<br />
standard explosion protection<br />
for the electric motors is II 2D<br />
IP65 135ºC. The increased<br />
mechanical protection of class IP65 prevents the potentially explosive<br />
dust atmosphere from permeating into the electric motor<br />
and igniting. The motors are ATEX certified.<br />
BARTEC<br />
Tel. +49-7931-597198 • Fax +49-7931-597498<br />
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Drive System<br />
Highly effi cient compact drives –<br />
outstanding performance / volume ratio<br />
Brushless DC-Servomotors<br />
The modern design optimally complements<br />
the FAULHABER product range.<br />
The new line of sensorless, electronic<br />
commutated DC-Servomotors is<br />
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Ø 15 & 22 mm, lengths 24 ... 48 mm<br />
The characteristics of these motors in<br />
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Excellent dynamics:<br />
- FAULHABER system coil<br />
- Neodymium magnet rotor<br />
Sensorless, electronic<br />
commutation<br />
Very reliable - long life<br />
The new servo amplifi er - an ideal<br />
drive for speed control, making<br />
these motors true power packs!<br />
Miniature Motors<br />
flat brushless DC<br />
With a footprint of 32 x<br />
11.7mm, nuvoDisc is well-suited<br />
for space-constrained applications<br />
such as portable respirators<br />
and barcode scanners.<br />
A high-speed slotless design<br />
significantly reduces vibration<br />
and eliminates cogging to provide<br />
smoother operation and better accuracy for maintaining a<br />
stable speed compared with conventional miniature flat motors.<br />
Offering speeds of up to 50,000rpm and mechanical power output<br />
of up to 30W, nuvoDisc also reduces power supply requirements<br />
by drawing less current. This minimises generated heat.<br />
DANAHER MOTION - PORTESCAP<br />
Tel. +41-32-9256111 • Fax +41-32-9256596<br />
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ø 15 mm<br />
L 24, 36 mm<br />
BLD 4803-SL2P<br />
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MINIMOTOR SA<br />
6980 Croglio, Switzerland<br />
Tel.: +41 (0)91 611 31 00<br />
Fax: +41 (0)91 611 31 10<br />
Email: info@minimotor.ch<br />
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20 <strong>Issue</strong> N°11 • November 2007<br />
TECHNOLOGY IS ALWAYS MOVING<br />
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Motors & Drives<br />
V-Belt<br />
low maintenance<br />
Optibelt KBX-Power Kraftbands<br />
are manufactured as<br />
sleeves and with high section<br />
accuracy by a special<br />
milling process after vulcanisation.<br />
Compared with<br />
its' predecessors, it offers<br />
improved materials and<br />
optimised moulded cogs.<br />
OPTIBELT<br />
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Roller Chains<br />
interchangeable<br />
Extended Life CHP hard<br />
chrome plated pins offer a<br />
hard wear resistant pin<br />
surface, resisting wear<br />
longer than standard heat<br />
treated pins, also in dry,<br />
abrasive environments. Extended<br />
Life CHP chain is interchangeable<br />
with standard<br />
ANSI chain, offering<br />
wear and fatigue life performance<br />
in extreme temperature<br />
ranges.<br />
DRIVES<br />
Tel. +1-815-5895438<br />
Fax +1-815-5894420<br />
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Controllers<br />
for motors<br />
Additions to the ArmorStart<br />
product line will allow users<br />
in food and beverage applications<br />
to benefit from<br />
lower installation costs, reduced<br />
engineering times<br />
and easy maintenance. In<br />
addition, voltage ratings<br />
have been expanded to include<br />
575V versions for all<br />
products, including the Bulletin<br />
284 with built-in PowerFlex<br />
40 drive.<br />
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION<br />
Tel. +44-1908-838800<br />
Fax +44-1908-839696<br />
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Compact Speed Controller<br />
for brushless DC motors without sensors<br />
The DECS 50/5<br />
(Digital EC Controller<br />
Sensorless)<br />
is a new controller<br />
for driving brushless<br />
DC motors<br />
without Hall sensors.<br />
The wide input<br />
voltage range<br />
of 10 to 50V<br />
means that the<br />
device is very flexible and adaptable. In continuous<br />
operation, an output current of 5A of the power stage<br />
is permissible, giving it a maximum output performance<br />
of 250W. The speed value can be set via an integrated<br />
potentiometer or an analogue set value. The 1-Q amplifier<br />
can be operated at up to a maximum speed of<br />
80,000rpm. The free choice of starting sequence allows<br />
the attached motor to start up easily, even when<br />
the motor data or load ratios are unfavourable. The unit<br />
provides control inputs for selecting motor direction,<br />
enable and braking. An operating status display (LED)<br />
and speed monitor output complete the control features.<br />
MAXON MOTOR<br />
Tel. +41-41-6661500 • Fax +41-41-6661650<br />
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Three-phase Motors<br />
with permanently attached FCs<br />
The three-phase gear motors<br />
come with a motor rating of<br />
0.37KW, complete with attached<br />
frequency converter<br />
(FC) in an aluminium casing<br />
(protection class IP55).<br />
There is no need for the<br />
external cables and fitting<br />
is that much faster. The electrical<br />
connections to the motor are located within the<br />
enclosed metal casing and both the power loss of the<br />
converter and the voltage load of the motor are reduced.<br />
Due to the modular structure of the system, only the relevant<br />
component needs to replaced if the gear unit, motor<br />
or FC becomes defective. The FC works with a cycle<br />
frequency of approx. 10kHz (can be switched over to<br />
16kHz). It is designed for 2-quadrant operation (driving<br />
in both rotary directions). Braking is possible up to<br />
the power rating that corresponds to the power loss of<br />
the motor, with the motor being operated with overexcitation<br />
during braking operation (with overvoltage),<br />
i.e. the motor power loss will be greatly increased<br />
during braking operation.<br />
RUHRGETRIEBE<br />
Tel. +49-208-780680 • Fax +49-208-498459<br />
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Robust V-Belt<br />
for aggressive environments<br />
The Predator is a robust<br />
V-belt with high<br />
load capability, specially<br />
designed for use on<br />
problem drives that<br />
need to perform well in<br />
harsh environments<br />
and on demanding applications.<br />
Using aramid<br />
tensile cords this V-belt<br />
has a high shock load<br />
resistance and virtually<br />
zero stretch. This means less frequent retensioning and<br />
increased productivity. A specially treated double fabric<br />
cover provides abrasion resistance that makes them<br />
withstand debris, punctures, slippage and shearing<br />
forces. The outer surface of the double fabric cover is<br />
manufactured in a bareback (non-rubber impregnated)<br />
construction. This enables the belt to slip under heavy<br />
shock and impulse loads without generating excessive<br />
heat. It features a multiple layer tie band that provides<br />
good lateral rigidity to prevent belts from turning<br />
over or from coming off the drive.<br />
GATES<br />
Tel. +32-537-62606 • Fax +32-537-62745<br />
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Servo Motion Solution<br />
motors, amplifiers and controls in one<br />
The Lexium PAC servo solution<br />
combines high quality<br />
servo motors with state<br />
of the art amplifiers and<br />
motion controls, simplified<br />
programming software<br />
as well as open communications<br />
and embedded<br />
Transparent Ready<br />
web server technology. Suitable for a broad range of machines,<br />
all standard motion control functions are provided<br />
with up to 8 synchronised axes at high speed (2ms<br />
for 4 axes) enabling linear and circular interpolation. Data<br />
capture for distance and position measurements is<br />
30us. Other advanced features include cam profiles<br />
for slave axes and programmable logic switch control.<br />
Complementing the motion control elements are the<br />
Lexium 05 and 15 servo drive amplifiers and the low mass,<br />
high dynamic response BSH or BDH servo motors. Two<br />
software options are provided: Easy Motion for axes configuration<br />
and editing; and Motion Pro which also has<br />
IEC 61131 compliant software, electronic signaturing and<br />
program code protection.<br />
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC<br />
Tel. +33-141298500<br />
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Explosion-protected Drives<br />
for more cost-efficient, lighter solutions<br />
Gas explosion-protected drives featuring “increased<br />
safety” (Ex e) are generally approved for speed-controlled<br />
operation with a frequency inverter. These geared motors<br />
are lighter and cost up to 40% less than drives protected<br />
by a “flameproof enclosure” (Ex de) design. Ex<br />
e drives are suitable for use in Zone 1 and 2 and with<br />
temperature class T3. Customized solutions may include<br />
drives feasible for mounting in an inclined position,<br />
and drives for applications with conditions such as<br />
cooling air temperatures above 40°C, or particularly high<br />
axial or radial forces.<br />
GETRIEBEBAU-NORD<br />
Tel. +49-4532-4010 • Fax +49-4532-401253<br />
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Rotary Actuator<br />
in a compact unit<br />
The TPM+ Rotary<br />
Actuator combines a<br />
planetary gearhead<br />
with an AC servo<br />
motor. The sun<br />
wheel and the rotor<br />
shaft are connected<br />
without a<br />
coupling. The unit<br />
is half the length of<br />
conventional motor<br />
gearhead combinations and 20% shorter than alpha's<br />
previous version. The TPM+ range includes five models<br />
with ratios from 16-91, maximum output torques from<br />
40-1, 600Nm, and maximum output speeds from 325-<br />
431rpm. The helical tooth gearhead is said to operate<br />
quietly with little vibration and to result in backlash of<br />
less than 1 arcmin. Maintenance-free permanent magnet<br />
brakes are connected to the stator. Drive components,<br />
such as pinions, belt pulleys, and rotary indexing tables,<br />
can be connected directly to the output flange. The actuator<br />
has a rounded body design to reduce the buildup<br />
of dirt.<br />
ALPHA GEARHEADS<br />
Tel. +44-870-8440120 • Fax +44-870-8440140<br />
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Motors & Drives <strong>Issue</strong> N°11 • November 2007 21<br />
Roller Bearings<br />
longer operating life<br />
By optimising the raceway<br />
geometry and outer ring<br />
material on its range of X-life<br />
yoke and stud type track<br />
roller bearings, the basic rating<br />
life has been increased by<br />
up to 30% and improved<br />
load carrying capacities by up<br />
to 50%. In addition, the<br />
optimised lateral surface<br />
profile and the improved<br />
surface quality of the outer<br />
ring mean there is reduced<br />
overall stress on the mating<br />
track.<br />
SCHAEFFLER<br />
Tel. +49-9132-820<br />
Fax +49-9132-822130<br />
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Linear Slides<br />
ultra-lightweight<br />
These linear slides make use<br />
of carbon fibres to achieve<br />
ultra-smooth motion and<br />
ultra-light linear slideways.<br />
Tables are pre-lubricated<br />
with oil, giving a maximum<br />
of 30,000km under normal<br />
operating conditions with<br />
load ratio C/P at 10, and the<br />
velocity at 1m/s. Two types of<br />
cages are available depending<br />
on mounting orientation.<br />
PM BEARINGS<br />
Tel. +31-523-612258<br />
Fax +31-523-615290<br />
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Actuators<br />
highly accurate<br />
With a measuring frequency<br />
of 1kHz and a resolution<br />
less than 30nm the SKR linear<br />
actuators offer a unique<br />
combination of rigidity, accuracy<br />
and reliability in compact,<br />
maintenance-free units<br />
achieved through the use<br />
of patented Caged Ball technology.<br />
It reduces friction,<br />
heat and noise, significantly<br />
enhances both positional<br />
accuracy, to within ±0.02mm,<br />
and positional repeatability,<br />
to ±0.003mm.<br />
THK<br />
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Constant improvement in machine efficiency<br />
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fact that the majority of system components – gearboxes, motors, frequency<br />
inverters, servo controllers and peripherals – is readily available from in-plant<br />
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Whatever configuration is selected, the drive set up will be one of supreme<br />
technical and economic efficiency.<br />
CUSTOMERS' BENEFIT is our major objective. As one of the leading drive<br />
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Exchange Engines and Parts<br />
fast, economical, high quality alternative<br />
The Xchange engines<br />
and parts are available<br />
for fast delivery<br />
providing a quick and<br />
economical alternative<br />
to a full overhaul,<br />
extensive repair, or<br />
even a brand new engine<br />
purchase. Reconditioned<br />
to the highest<br />
possible standard,<br />
damaged or worn items are replaced with original<br />
components. A product range with power outputs<br />
from 4kW to 4,000kW is available, featuring compact,<br />
space-saving engine platforms to minimise any potential<br />
redesign costs. Their impressive power-to-weight ratio<br />
and extremely high levels of reliability, combined with<br />
long maintenance intervals, provide cost-effective operation<br />
even in the most demanding conditions. Their<br />
low noise and exhaust emissions, together with their suitability<br />
for bio-diesel, and their economical fuel consumption,<br />
enable users to fully optimise operating costs.<br />
DEUTZ<br />
Tel. +49-221-8220 • Fax +49-221-3525<br />
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Stepper Motor<br />
with one-piece captive shaft<br />
The Captive Linearstep<br />
series includes<br />
RoHS compliant,<br />
linear-type<br />
stepper motors<br />
with a one-piece<br />
captive shaft. The<br />
anti-rotation cap<br />
allows the shaft<br />
to actuate without<br />
an external<br />
guide mechanism<br />
that is required with non-captive type linear stepper motors.<br />
The Captive Linearstep produces linear motion in<br />
a rotary size package with outside dimensions of 25 and<br />
35mm, and a 30 mm stroke. Shaft travel in resolutions<br />
from 0.01 to 0.05mm per step can yield up to 5kg of force.<br />
The same drive circuit used for NPM tin-can type steppers<br />
can drive the Captive Linearstep. The Captive Linearstep<br />
has ball bearing shaft supports and a welded<br />
motor case that ensure long life and durability. The<br />
one-piece shaft could eliminate some misalignment issues<br />
caused by two-piece shafts.<br />
NIPPON PULSE MOTOR<br />
Tel. +81-3-38138841 • Fax +81-3-38132940<br />
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Inverter Drives<br />
IP65-rated, offers auto-tuning<br />
The smv range of inverter<br />
drives offer fast dynamic<br />
torque response and sophisticated<br />
auto-tuning in a<br />
compact package. The smv<br />
also offers ingress protection<br />
to IP65 allowing for<br />
outdoor use, operation in environments<br />
with atmospheric<br />
moisture present and protection<br />
from low pressure water jets. The smv range is<br />
designed for use in small motor application where dynamic<br />
speed and torque control are required, such as<br />
conveyors, food production, packaging lines and HVAC<br />
systems. At launch, the smv drives are available in the<br />
power range 0.25kW to 2.2kW for single-phase supplies<br />
and up to 7.5kW for 3 phase supplies. Standard operating<br />
modes include standard and enhanced V/Hz operation,<br />
vector speed control and vector torque control.<br />
A range of communication options are available in order<br />
to integrate the smv into a wider machine or plant<br />
control network, including DeviceNet, RS-485, LECOM,<br />
CANopen, Ethernet/IP and Profibus.<br />
LENZE AC TECH<br />
Tel. +44-870-7872772 • Fax +44-1743-464329<br />
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Motors & Drives <strong>Issue</strong> N°11 • November 2007 23<br />
DC Motor Controllers<br />
for restricted spaces<br />
The non-isolated singlequadrant<br />
variable speed<br />
DC drives of the 340, 680<br />
and 1220 series simply clip<br />
onto a DIN rail. With a<br />
footprint of 35x105mm,<br />
they are suitable for installation<br />
in existing control<br />
panels as well as in new<br />
designs where mounting<br />
space is at a premium. The<br />
controllers’ slim design<br />
saves space and allows<br />
placement adjacent to<br />
other control panel components.<br />
Easy access to<br />
drive adjustments, plug on screw terminals and the<br />
DIN-rail-mounting package mean that these controllers<br />
clip into place without the need for further engineering.<br />
The DC controllers are designed to control permanent-magnet<br />
or shunt wound DC motors. Power ratings<br />
range from 0.55 to 1.8kW at 180VDC armature voltage.<br />
SPRINT ELECTRIC<br />
Tel. +44-1903-730000 • Fax +44-1903-730893<br />
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Positioning Module<br />
controls two motion axes<br />
The ISI222 allows the total control<br />
of two motion axes in motion<br />
control applications. Various<br />
interfaces and the high<br />
functionality ensure precise<br />
movements. The acquisition of<br />
position and speed, as well as interrupt-capable<br />
handling of<br />
triggers and zero track information<br />
provides the application<br />
programs and SW controller<br />
modules with the high level<br />
of convenience and optimum<br />
positioning results. The module features a number of<br />
encoder interfaces for position acquisition, analogue<br />
outputs for the application of manipulated variables,<br />
as well as digital inputs for the zero initiator or trigger.<br />
Input frequencies up to 8MHz and the integrated synchronisation<br />
with the total system (IO-Bus-Sync) allow<br />
highly dynamic and precise movements. In addition<br />
to full compatibility with the proven M-SMC, M-CNC and<br />
M-SHAFT controller modules can utilize the wide range<br />
of integrated functions of the compact module.<br />
BACHMANN ELECTRONIC<br />
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Accelerometer<br />
for harsh conditions<br />
The 8766A series is a family<br />
of triaxial accelerometers<br />
designed for demanding<br />
industrial environments.<br />
Based on Kistler's<br />
PiezoStar shear element<br />
design, the accelerometers<br />
feature a wide frequency<br />
range, low sensitivity to<br />
temperature changes and high immunity to base strain<br />
errors. These sensors are half the size and volume of previous<br />
types, but feature integral hybrid microelectronics.<br />
The very low sensitivity variation over the wide<br />
operating temperature range is combined with high measurement<br />
resolution, over 94dB of dynamic range and<br />
frequency response from 1 to 5KHz on each axis. The<br />
Type 8766A series can be specified with a TEDS interface<br />
and a wide operating temperature range from -54 to<br />
165°C. Its cube design, with threaded mounting holes<br />
on three sides, provides flexibility in mounting for<br />
both calibration and measurement installation. Applications<br />
include NVH testing and structural analysis in industrial,<br />
automotive and aerospace applications.<br />
KISTLER INSTRUMENTE<br />
Tel. +41-52-2241111 • Fax +41-52-2241414<br />
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Direct Drive Servo Valve<br />
with permanent magnets<br />
The combination<br />
of permanent<br />
magnets<br />
and electromagnetic<br />
coils<br />
in this DDV result<br />
in spool<br />
driving forces<br />
considerably larger than those that can be obtained by<br />
solenoid coils alone.In operation, the electromagnetic coils<br />
act as ‘switches’ that divert the permanent magnetic<br />
flux paths; effectively acting as an amplifier, but without<br />
drawing additional current from the drive electronics. The<br />
result is that the spool position control is ‘stiff’ and well<br />
able to counter the flow forces that are created on the<br />
spool when the valve is passing high flow rate at high pressure.<br />
In contrast, conventional proportional valves where<br />
high flow and high pressure performance is demanded<br />
face a conflict between ‘stiffness’ and drive current that<br />
cannot always be resolved. The product family covers a<br />
range of rated flows from 1.9 up to 15.1l/min. The dynamic<br />
performance of the valve is largely insensitive to system<br />
pressure, which can be up to 350bar.<br />
MOOG CONTROLS<br />
Tel. +44-1684-278249<br />
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Discrete I/O Modules<br />
eliminate intermittent signals<br />
The BradControl family of I/O<br />
modules provides a solution<br />
for connecting industrial controllers<br />
communicating on industrial<br />
networks to I/O devices.<br />
The Classic 60mm wide I/O<br />
modules for Modbus TCP (UDP)<br />
come in an 8-port 16 channel<br />
format with the availability of<br />
multiple I/O configurations supporting<br />
both PNP and NPN input devices. The I/O module<br />
operates as a slave device in the Ethernet control system,<br />
gathering signals and data from local field devices.<br />
Each module comes equipped with diagnostic LEDs<br />
providing status information on network, power, inputs<br />
and outputs. It features a built-in 2-port switch for<br />
network connections, and a four digit display for addressing<br />
and status information. To facilitate input and output<br />
device wiring modules accept standard threaded M12<br />
connectors or the Ultra-Lock connection system. The Ultra-Lock<br />
connection system provides push-to-lock mechanism<br />
to provide fast, simple and secure connections between<br />
the I/O module and the I/O devices.<br />
WOODHEAD CONNECTIVITY<br />
Tel. +49-7252-94960 • Fax +49-7252-9496199<br />
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Roller Screws<br />
withstand heavier loads<br />
The SR and SV<br />
roller screws are<br />
able to withstand<br />
far heavier loads<br />
than traditional<br />
ball screws, while<br />
maintaining high<br />
levels of precision<br />
and stability at all<br />
times. This is achieved by transferring the load from the<br />
nut to the screw shaft through threaded or grooved rollers,<br />
which provide stronger contact points than ball bearings,<br />
providing reliability and long low maintenance service<br />
life for machinery. The range consists of the SR<br />
planetary roller screw and the SV re-circulating model.<br />
The SR is a robust steel device, featuring threaded<br />
non-recirculating rollers and a long lead symmetrical nut<br />
allowing a shock-resistant high-load carrying capacity<br />
of up to 12,000kN. Likewise, the re-circulating SV roller<br />
screw offers high positional accuracy and fine resolution<br />
capabilities, with precision and reliability achieved<br />
through its compact 1mm leads, which minimise drive<br />
torque and improve resolution.<br />
SKF<br />
Tel. +44-1582-496364 • Fax +44-1582-504203<br />
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Scalable PCs<br />
in compact size<br />
With compact dimensions<br />
of<br />
300x219x90mm,<br />
B6, B2 and B1 of<br />
the BookSize PC<br />
family, are suitable<br />
for use in industrialenvironments.<br />
The IPCs in book format are used in thin-client<br />
applications, e.g. in POS/POI stations (operator terminals)<br />
or in data networks. In contrast to desktop PCs, they<br />
offer maximum reliability and operational security coupled<br />
with guaranteed long-term availability. The PCs are<br />
based on Mini-ITX boards differ in processor power<br />
and the available interfaces. The palette ranges from<br />
the Intel Core 2 Duo for high-end applications, includes<br />
the Intel Pentium/Celeron, down to the VIA-C7<br />
processor as low-cost variant. For the connection of peripheral<br />
devices, a range of interfaces specific for each<br />
module is supported: USB 2.0, LAN, VGA, audio, keyboard/mouse,<br />
PS/2, and serial and parallel interfaces. For<br />
the correct temperature in the computer, a regulated<br />
housing fan and an additional CPU fan is provided.<br />
DSM COMPUTER<br />
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Directional Sounder<br />
improves building evacuation speed<br />
The ExitPoint instinctively<br />
attracts people towards<br />
its source in both good<br />
and poor visibility. The<br />
units generate sound pulses<br />
of low, medium and<br />
high broadband noise that<br />
make it possible for people<br />
to identify accurately<br />
the location of the source.<br />
Directional sound is recognised<br />
by a primitive part of the human brain and people<br />
are instinctively drawn to the noise. They can therefore<br />
be aurally directed to the nearest emergency exit,<br />
reducing evacuation times by up to 75% in tests. The<br />
device operates at 24VDC, has five user-selectable power<br />
settings so that it can be optimised to its installed environment.<br />
It is also available with an optional voice messaging<br />
capability that will reinforce the meaning of the<br />
tones to people, advising them that following the<br />
tones they are being led to the nearest emergency exit,<br />
further improving the effectiveness of the units in reducing<br />
evacuation times.<br />
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Power Monitoring Device<br />
reduces operating costs<br />
The Sentron PAC3200 precisely acquires<br />
the current, voltage and energy<br />
values of loads in industrial<br />
buildings. The device thus creates<br />
transparency for operators<br />
to reduce energy costs and operating<br />
costs. It is suitable for use<br />
direct in 690-volt industrial systems<br />
and it can take single-phase, twophase<br />
or three-phase measurements. Higher voltages<br />
can also be measured using voltage transducers. Thanks<br />
to the high level of measuring accuracy in accordance<br />
with IEC62053-22, the device can also be used as a meter<br />
for company-internal billing. The active and reactive<br />
energy counter provides further information and the<br />
working hours counter serves as a runtime control for<br />
the connected loads. Integral digital inputs and one output<br />
can be used for control and signalling tasks or for<br />
energy metering (S0). Users can parameterise the device<br />
direct onsite or remotely via the communications interface.<br />
In a higher-level power management system, the<br />
measured data can be assigned and analysed down<br />
to the level of individual loads.<br />
SIEMENS A&D<br />
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Entry Reader System<br />
for handsfree identification up to 4m<br />
The Transit entry<br />
reader combines<br />
the convenience<br />
of traditional<br />
door automation<br />
with the security<br />
of restricted access.<br />
The handsfree<br />
access system<br />
is made up<br />
of a reader and a<br />
tag. The readers<br />
are installed next to a door or gate. A long range tag<br />
visible in line of sight of the reader will be identified and<br />
depending on authorization the access is granted. The<br />
system reads at distances up to 4m reliable and consistently.<br />
It is suitable for situations where people cannot<br />
use their hands to present their ID badge to open the<br />
door, but where high security needs to be maintained.<br />
The system can be installed next to a door without<br />
the need for any additional mounting accessories or wiring.<br />
The reader is foreseeing of Wiegand communication for<br />
seamless integration in existing access control systems.<br />
NEDAP AVI<br />
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<strong>Industrial</strong> Controller<br />
based on an open, embedded PC platform<br />
The RTU32 offers<br />
the features<br />
of an industrial<br />
PC,<br />
combined<br />
with the robust,industrialperformancenormally<br />
associated<br />
with a standard PLC. The device is compact with builtin<br />
power supply, UPS facility, digital and analogue I/O.<br />
The open 32-bit WinCE platform offers fast, real-time<br />
control and gives you the flexibility required to implement<br />
solutions involving the individual control and<br />
monitoring of applications within the process and automation<br />
market. It is also an advanced network communicator<br />
with RS232/485, Ethernet and USB ports,<br />
which can handle standard as well as application specific<br />
protocols like Modbus, IEC60870 and SNMP. Programming<br />
of the controller is done using a standard<br />
EN/IEC61131-3 PLC type of programming language,<br />
applying simple configuration tools.<br />
BRODERSEN CONTROLS<br />
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<strong>Industrial</strong> Data<br />
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Westermo produces a full range of data communication and<br />
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The people at Westermo strive to provide the highest levels<br />
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To ensure a close relationship with our customers, Westermo<br />
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Westermo has three main product lines, Remote Access,<br />
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Rotary and Linear Motion Sensors<br />
www.rls.si<br />
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WLAN System<br />
IP67 protection<br />
The BAT54-F system<br />
WLAN system meets<br />
the requirements of<br />
protection class IP67<br />
and is offered additionally<br />
in a version<br />
for hazardous environment<br />
zone 2. The<br />
devices support all<br />
common operating<br />
modes such as bridge, point-to-multipoint or infrastructure.<br />
Further characteristics include extensive management,<br />
security and quality-of-service functions.<br />
Thanks to the robust design of the WLAN system, radio<br />
networks can also be set up under extreme ambient conditions<br />
such as those which prevail in railway traffic or<br />
the petrochemical industry. The devices which have<br />
two radio modules with two antenna connections each<br />
and which can be mounted on the wall or on a mast are<br />
designed for a temperature range of -20 to 60°C. M12<br />
connections and a redundant power supply (two 24V<br />
and one 48V connection) help to ensure a high operational<br />
reliability.<br />
HIRSCHMANN AUTOMATION AND CONTROL<br />
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Reeling Energy Cables<br />
in polyurethane sheath<br />
The Buflex X'Prem is designed<br />
to boost the performance<br />
and durability<br />
of cranes operating at<br />
high speeds of up to<br />
150m/min in general industrial<br />
applications. Its<br />
design improves the cable<br />
in terms of traction<br />
and durability, without<br />
needing to increase its<br />
size. The thinner and<br />
lightweight polyurethane<br />
sheath enables similar<br />
performance to standard rubber sheathed reeling cables,<br />
but within a smaller overall diameter and enhanced<br />
abrasion resistance. The cable is available in both<br />
a low-voltage, yellow version, for applications up to 1kV<br />
and a medium-voltage, red or black, version for applications<br />
from 6kV to 20 kV. The copper twisted pair cables<br />
or optical fibres can be integrated within the cable<br />
to combine advanced control solutions with the crane<br />
power supply.<br />
NEXANS<br />
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Code Reader<br />
reads through paint<br />
This hand-held reader,<br />
Locus, is able to decode<br />
Data Matrix and<br />
human readable<br />
marks concealed by<br />
paint or other industrial<br />
coatings including<br />
oil and grease, to a<br />
depth in excess of<br />
1mm. The device uses<br />
ultra sound technology to automatically adapt its reading<br />
capabilities to compensate for the varying thickness<br />
of the covering layer of paint, dirt or other forms of contamination.<br />
Unlike conventional ultrasound technology,<br />
it does not require a fluid coupling medium and operates<br />
using only dry coupling with the surface containing<br />
the hidden code. The reader’s interface also provides<br />
options for configurable parameters that can be fine tuned<br />
for ensuring image optimisation, including the ability<br />
to read codes marked around the circumference of a component.<br />
The hand- held unit is powered by Li-ion batteries<br />
which can be charged via USB or external cable.<br />
PRYOR MARKING TECHNOLOGY<br />
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HVAC Thermostats<br />
ensure best fit and value<br />
A new ST range of competitively<br />
priced plant thermostats,<br />
designed to cover a<br />
wide variety of typical HVAC<br />
applications ensure “best<br />
fit”, ease of specification and<br />
best value for its customers.<br />
The range features immersion,<br />
duct, wall-mounted,<br />
capillary and remote bulb thermostats with a choice of concealed<br />
or exposed adjustment options. All thermostats are<br />
robustly constructed to ensure optimum reliability and ease<br />
of installation. The thermostats liquid filled sensing elements<br />
give the rapid response and accurate switching differentials<br />
needed for efficient control of modern building services<br />
plant. Versions are available with single and multistage<br />
switching as well as adjustable differential and<br />
manual reset versions for limit control. The IP65 casing means<br />
the thermostats may be used outside or in dusty, damp,<br />
polluted, and industrial environments. The generous internal<br />
space and clearly labeled terminals simplifies installation<br />
and the generous switch load rating avoids the need<br />
for contactors and interface relays.<br />
SONTAY<br />
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Measurement Instruments<br />
for temperature<br />
Each TEMPpoint<br />
temperature measurement<br />
instrument<br />
is a stand-alone box<br />
with 48 separate 24bit<br />
resolution inputs,<br />
as well as a<br />
USB or Ethernet<br />
port for connecting<br />
to a PC. Each of the<br />
48 channels has a dedicated 24-bit A/D converter as well<br />
as a dedicated CJC circuit to ensure highest accuracy for<br />
the reference temperature. Signal protection is ensured<br />
by 1000V channel-to-channel galvanic isolation.<br />
The units feature an auto-calibration function. The<br />
automatic linearisation for B, E, J, K, N, R, S and T type<br />
thermocouples is done in the system and the results are<br />
sent with 0,1° resolution to the network. TEMPpoint also<br />
includes constant throughput across all channels at<br />
rates up to 15Hz per channel, Thermocouple Easy Connect<br />
for fast setup, 8 opto-isolated digital input lines for<br />
monitoring and 8 opto-isolated digital output lines<br />
for driving relays.<br />
DATA TRANSLATION<br />
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Dual Technology Sensor<br />
for safety and automation<br />
The ACTIV8 is combining<br />
a 24GHz microwave<br />
radar<br />
aimed to detect<br />
the motion as well<br />
as the direction of<br />
a mobile and a<br />
double IR curtain<br />
dedicated to presence,<br />
occupancy<br />
and position sensing.<br />
The radar detectivity<br />
is optimal<br />
up to 4m for targets with a speed range of 5cm/s to 3m/s.<br />
At the ground level, the motion detection field is up to<br />
4 x 2m and the IR curtain is covering an area of 35cm<br />
x 1 or 2m. The device is designed for indoor and outdoor<br />
use, adapting itself to environmental perturbations<br />
like sun light, rain, snow, HF lighting, background variations<br />
as well as vibrations. The sensor is compact<br />
(262x55x44 mm) and its detection parameters are set by<br />
means of a remote control. It is complying with EN954-<br />
1 CAT 2 and EN61508 SIL 2.<br />
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Control System<br />
Hard and software come from one source,<br />
which guarantees continuity and optimal<br />
interaction<br />
Modular system with a vast number of<br />
standard products<br />
Short development cycles due to object<br />
oriented programming<br />
Low costs of ownership<br />
Numerous tools for servicing, remote<br />
maintenance and update<br />
HMIs<br />
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resolution 19 “ TFT color displays with touch<br />
With or without integrated control<br />
<strong>Full</strong> integration into the system with the<br />
software LASAL SCREEN<br />
Only ONE programming software for all<br />
HMIs<br />
Compact design<br />
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Numerous interfaces:<br />
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Economic<br />
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Drive Technology<br />
Complete motion solutions<br />
Drives, motors and software from one<br />
source<br />
Ideal interaction with control<br />
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housing<br />
Low heat generation<br />
No unnecessary overhead<br />
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No additional software tool needed for<br />
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Error sources during programming are<br />
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Software LASAL<br />
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LASAL CLASS: Object oriented projecting<br />
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Newport’s UZS80 Series Vertical<br />
Linear Stages are recommended for<br />
high-precision vertical translation in<br />
applications requiring submicron<br />
resolution. The low-profile design<br />
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Conveyor System<br />
allows for flexible solutions<br />
The Monorail conveyor<br />
system operates with workpiece<br />
holders, therefore<br />
product changeovers can<br />
be completed easily and<br />
very quickly by the use of<br />
special mechanical additions<br />
on the holder top.<br />
These work-piece holders can be utilised for almost<br />
all products or assemblies for a weight of 5kg maximum,<br />
such as in the automotive, medical technology, smaller<br />
home appliances, etc. The transport track of the<br />
work-piece holders can also be set for multidirectional<br />
moves. Every work-piece holder features an own<br />
data memory allowing the documentation of all single<br />
manufacturing steps and the efficient introduction of<br />
traceability schemes in the production process. The response<br />
time of the system for the identification of<br />
work-piece holders at the single indexing stations is 0.8sec.<br />
The Monorail system includes also the IPTE/Prodel Turbo<br />
Controller process control system. As an option,<br />
the decentralised software package Turbo Kit can be<br />
utilised.<br />
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Automation Computer<br />
for extreme applications<br />
With a Pentium M 1.4GHz processor and up to 1GB DDR<br />
SDRAM, the UNO-2171 is the most powerful representative<br />
of the UNO family of industrial computers. The<br />
unit features a robust aluminium profile housing.<br />
Thanks to the use of Solid State Disks, it is practically maintenance-free<br />
and well-suited for extreme applications.<br />
A 2.5” hard disk can also be integrated into the compact<br />
housing. A PC/104+ expansion enables the integration<br />
of field bus cards, and others. An externally accessible<br />
PC card slot is also available. Standard peripheral<br />
components can be connected via 2x 10/100Base-T,<br />
2x RS-232, 2x RS-232/422/485, 1x PS/2 and 2x USB 2.0. A<br />
512KB battery-buffered memory is available for backing<br />
up the last system status and data records in the event<br />
of a power failure.<br />
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CFBUS<br />
Ultra-small Fanless PC<br />
for less demanding applications<br />
The EPC-200 is a complete<br />
PC in a tiny, palmsized<br />
115x115x35mm<br />
housing, designed for<br />
applications where raw<br />
processing power is not<br />
required. Typical embedded<br />
uses would be in<br />
POS kiosks, protocol converters, machine controllers, display<br />
managers and similar uses. The unit does not need<br />
forced cooling and, despite its compact dimensions, it<br />
is a fully featured PC, able to run the Linux o/s from a<br />
bootable Compact Flash card or USB memory stick for<br />
desktop applications if required. It conforms to the<br />
VESA mounting requirements so that it can be mounted<br />
directly on the back of a screen or it can be secured<br />
to any convenient points on an enclosure. The<br />
200MHz x86 CPU has 128Mbyte of RAM. An internal 2.5"<br />
HDD is optionally available; the boot options in the BIOS<br />
support booting from USB, Compact Flash, or HDD. A<br />
single Ethernet LAN interface and a 1024x768 VGA<br />
driver are on the motherboard; 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 2 x<br />
RS-232 COM ports, 2 x USB 2.0 ports.<br />
BVM<br />
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Speed Sensors<br />
10-30VDC voltage rate<br />
In harsh environments<br />
where non contact<br />
speed sensing and<br />
control are required,<br />
for example to control<br />
the slip of AC induction<br />
motors, the<br />
measurement resolution<br />
is usually derived<br />
from the number of gear teeth of the target. Often, the<br />
desired resolution is higher than the diameter of the pole<br />
wheel and the minimum size of the module would allow.<br />
The DSI family of speed sensors seeks to alleviate<br />
this problem through providing speed signals with frequency<br />
16 times higher than the number of teeth of the<br />
original pole wheel. Internally the sensors use analogue<br />
Hall Effect elements, measuring the change of magnetic<br />
field created by the gear rotation. Sinus and cosinus<br />
signals are generated and then processed in real<br />
time to produce two streams of rectangular pulses<br />
with 90° phase shift. The number of pulses resulting from<br />
each gear tooth varies from 4 to 16, depending on<br />
the model.<br />
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Pushbutton Switch<br />
for harsh environments<br />
The PA pushbutton<br />
switch series offer robust,<br />
IP67 rated unit<br />
with standard circular<br />
bezel new PA<br />
pushbutton switches<br />
come with encapsulated<br />
flying lead<br />
or rear gold plated<br />
silver solder lug terminations<br />
as standard, and a choice of snap-in or 12mm<br />
diameter threaded mounting with anti-rotation bushing.<br />
With nine button colours, a further four LED options,<br />
1.5mm travel, and typically a 3N operating force<br />
the PA momentary action push-button switch series is<br />
at home in harsh, all weather environments. The illuminated<br />
versions afford simple, easy identification,<br />
whilst the non illuminated range offers optional customized<br />
button marking. Practical for use with panel<br />
thickness of 0.8 - 4.00mm PA switches feature a mechanical<br />
life of one million operations. The switches are<br />
rated with an operating temperature of -40 to 85°C, and<br />
a dielectric strength of 1,000VAC rms.<br />
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Rodless Thrust Cylinders<br />
oval piston construction<br />
The RTC (Rodless<br />
Thrust Cylinder) pneumatic<br />
cylinders feature<br />
oval piston construction,<br />
which allows<br />
for high loads<br />
and torques resulting<br />
in a space saving design.<br />
The cylinders in<br />
the RTC series are<br />
available is four versions,<br />
each designed<br />
specifically for the job at hand be it for applications requiring<br />
cost-effectiveness, high precision, high performance<br />
or compact dimensions. While the basic version<br />
RTC-BV is suitable for universal use, RTC-CG (Compact<br />
Guide) version packs precision features into compact<br />
dimensions. RTC-EG (E-Line Guide) represents the<br />
cost-effective guided version of rodless cylinders, and<br />
the RTC-HD (Heavy Duty) version is designed for handling<br />
extremely heavy loads. The cylinders are available<br />
in a wide selection of diameters, ranging from 16 to 80mm,<br />
and a maximum stroke length of 9,900mm.<br />
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1000-Watt Power Supply<br />
with 10 output voltages<br />
The HWS1000 series<br />
of 1000-Watt power<br />
supplies are suitable<br />
for powering<br />
process control, ATE,<br />
factory automation<br />
and other equipment<br />
where high reliability<br />
and extended life<br />
under extreme conditions<br />
is required. The units are available in 10 nominal<br />
output voltages including: 3.3, 5, 6, 7.5, 12, 15, 24,<br />
36, 48 and 60-volts. In addition, most models can be adjusted<br />
up to +/-20% of its nominal voltage to accommodate<br />
non-standard system voltages. The 7 through 60volt<br />
models have a peak power rating of up to 1200W<br />
when operated with a line voltage of 200VAC or higher.<br />
The supplies accept a wide range of input voltages<br />
from 85 to 265VAC and complies with the EN61000-3-<br />
2 power factor and harmonic correction standards.<br />
The power supplies include an integral extended-life fan<br />
and can be operated in an ambient temperature range<br />
up to -10 to 71°C.<br />
LAMBDA<br />
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Pull-Wire Switches<br />
with wire breakage detection<br />
These pull-wire switches are<br />
available in two basic versions<br />
– the ZQ 900 and ZT 900. The<br />
ZQ 900 is a safety emergency<br />
switch, similar to an emergency-stop<br />
switch, which fulfils<br />
the requirements of the<br />
new standard BS EN ISO<br />
13850:2006 by latching in the<br />
emergency-stop position if actuated<br />
and requiring a manual<br />
reset by means of a release<br />
button. The ZT 900 version<br />
has non-latching contacts and is suitable for non<br />
safety-related applications. Both include wire breakage<br />
detection that automatically switches to the ‘OFF’ position<br />
if the actuating wire breaks or is removed. Both<br />
switch ranges can be equipped with a maximum of four<br />
contacts, be actuated from any point of the wire, and<br />
be used as universal command devices. The convenient<br />
location of the reset button on the ZQ 900 allows the<br />
triggering of the safety function to be monitored,<br />
even at large distances.<br />
K.A. SCHMERSAL<br />
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RM4045<br />
The right<br />
turn for the<br />
big jump<br />
A vertical sensation: The VIRIO makes the jump to the balancing<br />
of disk-shaped rotors a real pleasure. Even more accurate,<br />
more flexible and even easier to operate. And guaranteed<br />
to be safe to CE regulations. So – why not take the jump.<br />
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contactless, compact,<br />
customerspecific = carefree<br />
Hall effect sensor technology<br />
Low profile controls<br />
Customerspecific & standard versions<br />
High quality & long lifespan<br />
hall 6 • stand 441<br />
Joysticks for 1 to 3 axes<br />
Megatron is looking for distributors<br />
in the UK. Please contact us.<br />
Angle sensors<br />
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Single Board Computer<br />
64bit, needs only one slot<br />
Equipped with Intel’s<br />
latest Core 2 Duo<br />
processor T7500 with<br />
a frequency of<br />
2.2GHz, optionally also<br />
with L7500 or<br />
U7500, the F18 is the<br />
highest-performing<br />
member of the Intelbased<br />
CompactPCI<br />
Single Europe product<br />
family. The 64bit<br />
board provides a 667/800-MHz frontside bus and high<br />
performance graphics, which accelerate above all digital<br />
image processing such as CAD tools, 2D/3D modeling,<br />
video and rendering applications. The F18 is a 32bit/33<br />
MHz system slot or stand-alone board and needs<br />
only one slot on the CompactPCI bus. In combination<br />
with a PCI Express side card the F18 can also be used as<br />
a system slot board in CompactPCI Express systems.<br />
Thanks to a fast, soldered 4GB DDR2 SDRAM, a CF slot<br />
and a SATA hard disk slot the F18 offers abundant<br />
memory space.<br />
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Heatsink Enclosures<br />
allow in situ adjustment of electronics<br />
The Lawtronics HSK extruded<br />
aluminium units<br />
consist of two sliding<br />
channels together with<br />
end panels. This<br />
arrangement enables<br />
the electronics to be<br />
worked on in situ when<br />
the top half of the casing<br />
is slid open. The<br />
free-standing or 3U rack<br />
mount models provide<br />
a rugged, low thermal impedance housing for sensitive<br />
electronics. Eurocard boards can slide into internal<br />
card guides, enabling power devices to be attached to<br />
the heatsink section of the vertical wall with an M3 screw<br />
and half nut, with no need for drilling. Two boards can<br />
be mounted within the black anodised enclosure, and<br />
standard spacers can be used to support heavy components.<br />
Available in 160 or 220mm lengths, they have a<br />
normal wall thickness of 2mm, increasing to 7mm adjacent<br />
to power devices. Internal and external M4 nut<br />
'T' slots are provided for mounting.<br />
ASTROSYN<br />
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High Voltage Modules<br />
fibreglass-strengthened housing<br />
The HiPro HV-<br />
Module is<br />
designed for<br />
voltages up to<br />
13kVDC (nominal<br />
voltage) and<br />
a rated current<br />
of up to 30A.<br />
Recessed Cucrimp-contacts<br />
ensure high<br />
damage and safety protection and can be attached to<br />
different wire gauges from 0,5 – 4,0mm 2 . The PTFE<br />
HV-Module withstands voltages up to 15kVDC and a rated<br />
current up to 25A. It is available either as one-pin or twopin<br />
configuration. Resistant against heat and creepache<br />
current, the module can also withstand pulsed voltages.<br />
Both modules are constructed within a molded and fibreglass-strengthened<br />
housing and can be operated in<br />
temperature ranges from -40 to 125°C. The modules are<br />
inserted into a fixation frame and then into an IP65 cast<br />
steel-housing available in different sizes with a wide variety<br />
of locking-systems, cable-entries and –glands.<br />
GES ELECTRONIC & SERVICE<br />
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Current Generator<br />
programmable, multi-channel<br />
The Yokogawa GS820<br />
multi-channel<br />
source/measure unit<br />
is a programmable<br />
DC voltage and current<br />
generator capable<br />
of high-speed and<br />
highly accurate measurement<br />
of the voltage,<br />
current and other characteristics of semiconductor<br />
devices and other electronic equipment. The GS820 is<br />
capable of accurate voltage and current generation. The<br />
unit also features a USB storage function. The GS820 can<br />
simultaneously generate and measure two different types<br />
of signal. Since up to four units can be connected to one<br />
master unit, it is possible to expand the input/output<br />
capacity to a maximum of 10 channels, making it possible<br />
for the GS820 to simultaneously measure many functions<br />
of multi-terminal and multifunctional semiconductor<br />
devices. Parameters such as signal output switchover,<br />
signal output range switchover, and measurement data<br />
acquisition times can each be measured in approximately<br />
1ms.<br />
YOKOGAWA<br />
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Fanless Box PC<br />
lower power consumption<br />
The IS-2100, a tiny<br />
Box PC as a fanless<br />
solution it also provides<br />
small dimensions<br />
of only 196.3<br />
(W) x 68 (H) x 120<br />
(D) mm. The embedded<br />
control system<br />
comes equipped with<br />
an ADE-2100 board<br />
and VIA V4 Bus Eden 1.0 GHz CPU to provide lower power<br />
consumption with 5.5W. Due to integrated chipset<br />
CX700M the Box PC can be equipped with DDR2 400/533<br />
SODIMM memory up to 1GB. Graphic buffer size goes<br />
to 128MB with MPEG-2/4 decoding supported and provides<br />
dual display with VGA and DVI. The device can install<br />
one 2.5" HDD and provide one CF socket, two serial<br />
ports, dual Ethernet controllers, and six USB 2.0 ports<br />
for communication with diverse devices with a high transfer<br />
rate. Coming with the single +12V DC-in power input<br />
and an optional VESA kit for most wall mounts or<br />
the flat panel mounting, it adapts to various environments.<br />
LEAD<br />
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Touchscreen Display<br />
with improved functions<br />
An new HG1F touchscreen<br />
display has a<br />
bright (500 cd/m 2 ) high<br />
contrast monochrome<br />
LCD with a resolution<br />
of 300x100 pixels and<br />
carries sixteen adjustable<br />
brightness levels. An<br />
analogue touch panel<br />
means objects can be<br />
expanded from the minimum<br />
16x16 pixel size and placed anywhere on the screen.<br />
The ability to display your application in landscape or<br />
portrait mode with scrollable pages means the HG1F can<br />
handle most complex tasks. High speed O/I links means<br />
up to 16 HG1F units can be connected together for sharing<br />
of information and when connected to a PLC, ladder<br />
programming is possible if the pass through programming<br />
mode is selected. The thin housing has all connection/access<br />
points at the rear, RS232, RS485, programming,<br />
replaceable battery and with a depth of only 35mm<br />
means the HG1F can fit into the smallest of spaces.<br />
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Connector Jack<br />
with magnetic filter and LED light pipes<br />
The Y-ConJack-31 is a new<br />
RJ45 connector jack for<br />
PCB with integrated magnetic<br />
filter, and LED light<br />
pipes for the function display.<br />
The jack is particularly<br />
suited to industrial<br />
applications such as industrial<br />
Ethernet. The 90°-angled<br />
jack for the THR PCB<br />
is fitted with an all-round optimised EMV shielding<br />
made of nickel-plated brass. The two integrated light<br />
pipes on the left and right next to the mating face lead<br />
the light forwards onto each of the LED light sources<br />
mounted onto the PCB, hence emitting a function signal.<br />
The colour selection is dependent only on the LED<br />
that is used, hence making the jack very flexible for all<br />
applications. The jack is fitted with data contacts and<br />
two additional power contacts. These power contacts<br />
are universally integrated into all components. This<br />
makes costly double wiring superfluous for electrical supplies,<br />
which would have to be protected especially for<br />
raw field applications.<br />
YAMAICHI ELECTRONICS<br />
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Digital I/O Scan Test Module<br />
testers provide flexibility<br />
The JT 2111/MPV Digital I/O<br />
Scan (DIOS) module adds<br />
programmable voltages to<br />
facilitate the enhanced testing<br />
of complex printed circuit<br />
boards. When connected<br />
to a circuit board via<br />
edge connector or fixture<br />
test pins the module enhances regular interconnect<br />
tests by exercising the board's connections in synchronisation<br />
with native boundary-scan components. The module<br />
features PLDs (Programmable Logic Devices) and a<br />
10MHz oscillator, so can be programmed to perform more<br />
custom functional and pattern tests. The hot-swap feature<br />
offers improved test throughput by allowing test<br />
targets to be connected/disconnected from the fixture<br />
without cycling power. 100% backward compatibility<br />
is ensured by simulation of the former DIOS devices. Both<br />
output and input thresholds can be programmed to 1.5,<br />
1.8, 2.5 or 3.3V. The I/O channels are grouped into<br />
blocks of 16 channels and, any number of 16-channel<br />
groups can be bypassed. Up to 10 modules can be<br />
daisy-chained together.<br />
JTAG TECHNOLOGIES<br />
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Networking Gateway<br />
supports Ethernet and Wi-Fi<br />
The E2W/ESL1 is a pluggable<br />
extension for the<br />
DIL/NetPC ADNP/9200,<br />
allowing integration of<br />
this compact computer<br />
module into IEEE802.11<br />
Wi-Fi networks. The<br />
E2W/ESL1 expansion is<br />
attached directly to the<br />
DIL/NetPC. The AD-<br />
NP/9200 owns two completely independent 10/100Mbps<br />
LAN interfaces with separate MAC and PHY-units. Both<br />
interfaces are controlled by the 180MHz ARM9 processor.<br />
The memory equipment consists of 32MB Flash<br />
and 64MB SDRAM. The Flash includes an Embedded Linux<br />
with appropriate drivers, a complete TCP/IP protocol<br />
stack and different servers. Beside the two Ethernet<br />
interfaces, there are four UARTs, three USB ports, one<br />
16bit bus interface and numerous GPIOs available.<br />
With the possibility to add own software components<br />
and to execute them under the embedded Linux of the<br />
ADNP/9200, the platform is well-suited for acting as a<br />
wireless gateway for industrial Ethernet networks.<br />
SSV EMBEDDED SYSTEMS<br />
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Sifter<br />
in stainless steel<br />
The Quadro Sifter segregates,<br />
retains and allows<br />
for easy removal of impurities<br />
through its positive,<br />
360° discharge. By prescreening<br />
material before<br />
entering downstream<br />
equipment, it reduces risk<br />
of contamination.<br />
YTRON-QUADRO<br />
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Water-Jet<br />
cuts complex contours<br />
The compact Hydro-Jet<br />
Eco machine uses both<br />
pure-water and abrasive<br />
cutting, making precise<br />
cuts in a wide range of<br />
materials, including stainless<br />
steel, marble, granite,<br />
glass, ceramic materials<br />
and composites.<br />
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Control Valve<br />
for large flows<br />
The DBOY control valve<br />
line in sizes from 5 to 20cm<br />
is capable of large flows,<br />
allowing it to replace larger<br />
calibre valves. It can<br />
be customized and configured<br />
to meet the application's<br />
demand by utilizing<br />
cage guided trims<br />
that provide extra strength<br />
and rigidity.<br />
LESLIE CONTROLS<br />
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Trusted Embedded Automation Computers<br />
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Embedded Automation Computers<br />
Embedded Design without Moving Parts for Harsh Environments<br />
Embedded Linux, Windows CE & XP Embedded Ready Platform<br />
Compact Size with DIN-Rail/Wall/Panel/Desktop Mounting Options<br />
PC/104, PC/104+, PCI-104 and PCI Expansions<br />
UNO-1019<br />
Intel XScale UNO<br />
With 2 x LAN,<br />
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UNO-2059E<br />
AMD GX2 UNO<br />
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UNO-2182<br />
Intel Core 2 Duo UNO<br />
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UNO-3074<br />
Intel Pentium M UNO<br />
With 4 x PCI,<br />
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Modular timers 16 A<br />
Mono-function, multi-function and multi-voltage<br />
• Multi-voltage versions with<br />
“PWM clever” technology<br />
• Six time scales from 0.1s to 20h<br />
• High input/output isolation<br />
• “Blade + cross” - both flat<br />
blade and cross head screw<br />
drivers can be used<br />
• 22.5 mm wide<br />
• 35 mm rail (EN 50022) mount<br />
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Connector System<br />
installation within seconds<br />
The universal MTS M-Series<br />
connector system enables<br />
quick installation of<br />
the position sensors. The<br />
sensor is integrated into<br />
the hydraulic cylinder and<br />
connected electrically within<br />
seconds. The connector<br />
system meets the most exacting protection requirement according<br />
to EN 60529 (important feature for the difficult environmental<br />
conditions of mobile hydraulics applications).<br />
Protection type IP69K makes the robust metal housing not<br />
only completely dust- and waterproof; even the harshest<br />
cleaning measures using high-pressure equipment cannot<br />
damage the sensor.<br />
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<strong>Industrial</strong> Controller<br />
combination of substance and style<br />
The DS1000 features four RS232<br />
ports. Rugged yet streamlined,<br />
its waterproof housing combines<br />
mechanical strength with<br />
an elegant appearance that<br />
will set the controller apart<br />
from other devices on your DIN<br />
rail. Its functionality is determined<br />
by whatever BASIC application<br />
it is running. It allows<br />
you to create rich web-enabled<br />
applications supporting browser-based configuration, direct<br />
TCP and UDP communications, email, data storage, etc. Thus,<br />
the device is suited to work as an intelligent serial controller,<br />
serial device server, or serial communications gateway.<br />
TIBBO TECHNOLOGY<br />
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Shotbolt Lock<br />
ATEX approved<br />
The Shotbolt GSCE037 has<br />
been specifically designed<br />
to meet the demand for electrical<br />
locking within hazardous<br />
areas and environments<br />
in which explosive atmospheres<br />
may exis. Protected<br />
against water and<br />
dust ingress to IP54, the shotbolt<br />
is equipped with a robust<br />
nose mounting, slip-on coil<br />
and an enclosed tube with threaded mounting nose to<br />
provide a high degree of mechanical protection. It includes<br />
a 1m long moulded cable, long-life bearings, integral<br />
spring return and a stainless steel bolt.<br />
MAGNET SCHULTZ<br />
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Spectrometer Modules<br />
1 inch cube miniature<br />
The RC series 1 inch cube<br />
miniature spectrometer modules<br />
are suitable for use in<br />
small, hand held sensor products<br />
and instruments. The<br />
C9407MA and C9409MA feature<br />
a reflection grating permanently attached to a wide<br />
dynamic range CMOS linear image sensor. They cover the<br />
spectral range from 340 to 780nm and light is input from<br />
the sample under measurement via a 30cm long integrated<br />
fibre-optic cable. These mini-spectrometers provide<br />
cost-effective solutions to meet the needs of OEM customers.<br />
They allow flexibility during product development,<br />
and offer ruggedness, environmental stability, easy electrical<br />
interfacing and long-term stability of spectral calibration.<br />
HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS<br />
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Ethernet Edge Switches<br />
with “big switch” power supply features<br />
A line-up of IPS42 integrated<br />
power supply<br />
packages extends that<br />
capabilities of various<br />
ranges of edge switches.<br />
With more than<br />
1,600 individual Edge<br />
Switch configurations<br />
available, the compact<br />
packaged IPS42 products offer integrated AC/DC,<br />
125VDC dual source, 48VDC dual source, 24VDC dual<br />
source, or integrated AC power input. The customer simply<br />
specifies the power supply package and Edge Switch<br />
combination desired at the time the order is placed. All<br />
IPS42 power supplies are UL Listed for user safety.<br />
GARRETTCOM<br />
Tel. +44-870-3825777 • Fax +44-2392-603959<br />
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2-wire DC Sensors<br />
without reduction factor<br />
The 2-wire DC sensors is available<br />
as M12, M18, M30 and<br />
CK40 version. If the sensors are<br />
combined with the Remote-<br />
I/O Fieldbus system BL20,<br />
events of wire break or short<br />
circuit can be detected immediately.<br />
The Factor 1 sensors<br />
of the Uprox+ family do<br />
not have a reduction factor<br />
and therefore the switching<br />
distance to materials like steel,<br />
stainless steel, copper, brass and aluminium is identical.<br />
Simple and space saving mounting are further advantages<br />
of these sensors.<br />
TURCK<br />
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Vibration Energy Harvesters<br />
battery-free sensing<br />
The instrinsically safe ATEX<br />
version of the PMG17 vibration<br />
energy harvester offers<br />
battery-free sensing for condition<br />
monitoring and asset<br />
management applications in<br />
hazardous oil, gas, chemical<br />
and petrochemical environments<br />
where flammable gases may be present. Energy<br />
harvesting technology can be integrated into wireless<br />
sensor nodes in these areas. The PMG17 transforms<br />
the kinetic energy of machine vibration into electrical<br />
current, which is sufficient to power complete wireless<br />
sensor nodes, including sensors, micro processors and<br />
802.15.4 transceivers.<br />
PERPETUUM<br />
Tel. +44-23-80765888 • Fax +44-23-80765889<br />
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Accelerometer<br />
provides vibration monitoring<br />
The 621B40 high-frequency<br />
ICP accelerometer<br />
works with online<br />
or portable monitoring<br />
systems to provide reliable,<br />
effective vibration<br />
monitoring. It operates<br />
to 30kHz, even with<br />
a magnet, and captures<br />
high frequency gear mesh faults which are typically missed<br />
during routine route-based measurements. Due to the<br />
sensor’s high frequency range, it is well-suited for<br />
measurements on high-speed compressors, gear boxes<br />
and turbomachinery, for early detection of impending<br />
problems.<br />
IMI SENSORS<br />
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MIMO Test System<br />
for WiMAX devices<br />
The new IQmax MIMO system is aimed at WiMAX devices<br />
with Wave 2 functionality meeting the mobility adjuncts<br />
to the current WiMAX standard (IEEE standard<br />
802.16e-2005). The current WiMAX mobile radio interface<br />
uses scalable orthogonal frequency-division multiple<br />
access (SOFDMA) and supports multiple-input<br />
multiple-output (MIMO) communications technology.<br />
The result is greater coverage, lower power consumption,<br />
and more efficient spectrum and bandwidth utilization.<br />
The IQmax MIMO solution combines multiple<br />
IQmax-500 hardware units with IQsignal software.<br />
Both have been updated to include the new MIMO requirements.<br />
LITEPOINT<br />
Tel. +1-408-4565000 • Fax +1-408-4560106<br />
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Ethernet I/O Modules<br />
reliable signal acquisition in the field<br />
A new compact series<br />
of intelligent<br />
Ethernet I/O modules<br />
is launched<br />
with distributed<br />
solutions for measurement,<br />
control<br />
and regulation<br />
tasks. From now<br />
on I/O signals can<br />
be acquired and<br />
processed directly<br />
at production machines<br />
even in tough environments. Thanks to IP65<br />
protection, an extended temperature range and protective<br />
circuitries expensive switching cabinets are no<br />
longer necessary. Modules with counter, digital and<br />
analogue I/O can be combined and synchronised using<br />
a connection part that is composed of Ethernet,<br />
Trigger/Synchro and 24V voltage supply. There is no need<br />
anymore for special solutions since the user can realise<br />
multi-channel, synchronous and dynamic measurements,<br />
based on standard Ethernet.<br />
ADDI-DATA<br />
Tel. +49-7223-94930 • Fax +49-7223-949392<br />
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Differential Hall Switch<br />
for position sensing<br />
iC-MZ is an integrated<br />
device consisting<br />
of a differential Hall<br />
switch with back-end<br />
complementary line<br />
drivers. The two integrated<br />
Hall sensors<br />
are set 2mm apart<br />
and sense the difference<br />
in magnetic<br />
field. Magnetic DC fields are not evaluated; this means<br />
that besides the direct scanning of magnetic pole<br />
wheels with an additional bias magnet ferromagnetic<br />
gear wheels can also be detected. The magnetic input<br />
frequencies range from DC to 40kHz. Magnetic DC<br />
fields of up to 500mT are tolerated. A magnetic difference<br />
in signal of 5mT is sufficient to switch the outputs.<br />
The output drivers are RS422-compatible. Their output<br />
characteristics are adapted to the characteristic impedance<br />
of long lines in order to minimize reflections<br />
at the end of the line. With a supply voltage of 24V a<br />
driver current of at least 200mA can be supplied. The<br />
supply voltage ranges from 5 to 36V.<br />
IC-HAUS<br />
Tel. +49-6135-9292300 • Fax +49-6135-9292192<br />
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Exhaust Hose Lines<br />
compact designs for high temperatures<br />
Newly developed hoses employ a combination of highperformance<br />
silicone and aramid tensile member. Used<br />
for temperature control, drainage and lubrication they<br />
successfully meet the demanding requirements of modern<br />
exhaust management systems. Thanks to cost-effective<br />
and process-reliable manufacture followed by<br />
mandrel curing shaping, the silicone hoses can be ideally<br />
adapted to the engine compartment. The materials<br />
are approved for temperatures as high as 205°C. Connections<br />
with aluminum and steel pipes, connectors and<br />
additional heat shields for radiation heat in excess of<br />
205°C round off the portfolio.<br />
CONTITECH<br />
Tel. +49-511-93814020 • Fax +49-511-93814025<br />
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Water Test Kits<br />
revitalised with a portable comparator<br />
The DIGI test kits<br />
include advancedphotometers,colorimeters,meters<br />
and titration<br />
systems and the<br />
ECON test kits<br />
include stick meters,<br />
drop tests<br />
and the brand<br />
new ECON Comparator.<br />
The comparator is self-contained, portable<br />
water analysis system, offering accuracy, durability and<br />
compatibility. The unit features include multi-range<br />
discs, mirror system for altering path length, continuous<br />
gradient colour discs, compensation for coloured samples,<br />
uni-directional cells, suitable for left handed users<br />
and more. Thoughtful development of photometer<br />
grade sachet and liquid reagents give repeatable and<br />
accurate results with the ability to use the same reagents<br />
on conventional field equipment; minimizing stock<br />
and increasing versatility.<br />
KITTIWAKE DEVELOPMENTS<br />
Tel. +44-1903-731470 • Fax +44-1903-731480<br />
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Mini PLC<br />
for small and medium PLC applications<br />
The IndraLogic L10 is<br />
based on the extremely<br />
compact<br />
control hardware<br />
and is suitable for<br />
centralized and decentralized<br />
use in<br />
the lower performance<br />
range. It comes<br />
with 1MB program<br />
memory, 2MB data<br />
memory and 32 kB<br />
memory for remanent<br />
data and its<br />
processing time is 150µsec (1000 IL commands). Its resources<br />
are sufficient for implementation of small and<br />
medium PLC applications in factory automation. An Ethernet<br />
interface, 8 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs are<br />
integrated onboard the new control hardware Indra-<br />
Control L10. The I/O expansion is as easy and flexible as<br />
always through the scalable Rexroth Inline I/O product<br />
range. The firmware and application data are filed to<br />
an exchangeable Compact Flash.<br />
BOSCH REXROTH<br />
Tel. +49-9352-180 • Fax +49-9352-1840<br />
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Compact Guided Cylinders<br />
double or single acting<br />
The body, the end covers and the rods connection plate of<br />
the GEDB series cylinders are made in anodized aluminium;<br />
the piston rod is in C45 chrome-plated steel. These cylinders<br />
features self-lubricating bushings, in sintered bronze, the<br />
guiding rods are in chrome-plated and ground steel. The guiding<br />
rods are in chrome steel hardened and chrome-plated.<br />
A one-piece body is provided with grooves allowing the mounting<br />
of the magnet reed switch without further brackets; this<br />
makes the magnetic sensor not protrude outside the body<br />
itself. The bottom plates are provided with elastic cushionings.<br />
A.P.I.<br />
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Optimized Filters<br />
for DC applications<br />
The FMEB and<br />
FMEC filters for DC<br />
applications have a<br />
current rating up<br />
to 30A at 80VDC.<br />
The filters guarantee<br />
a safe operation<br />
by attenuating<br />
disturbances in<br />
the control and<br />
communication circuits<br />
in electrical<br />
cabinets and controls.<br />
The FMEB filter<br />
series is designed<br />
for a maximum operating<br />
voltage of +80VDC, while the series FMEC offers<br />
connections for two polarities at maximum ±80VDC.<br />
The primary side is equipped with screw clamps and the<br />
secondary side with 6.3mm x 0.8 quick connect terminals.<br />
The aluminum housing offers mounting straps<br />
securely fasten the filter. These filters are approved to<br />
ENEC and UL/CSA.<br />
SCHURTER<br />
Tel. +49-7642-682129 • Fax +49-7642-68288129<br />
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Optical Engine Modules<br />
in thermally engineered package<br />
The 100W CW optical engine modules integrate the entire<br />
fiber amplifier or laser glass elements like active fibers,<br />
passive fibers, pump combiners, fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs),<br />
pump dumps and filters into a thermally engineered package.<br />
This enables fiber laser manufacturer or system integrator<br />
to reduce the product development time and<br />
to concentrate on the full system development and<br />
integration. The current line of optical engine modules<br />
consists of ytterbium fiber based CW laser and amplifier<br />
modules emitting at the 1030-1090nm wavelength<br />
range, with output powers up to and exceeding 100W.<br />
LIEKKI<br />
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PowerMOSFETs<br />
reduced leakage current<br />
The NP-series of PowerMOSFETs is manufactured in<br />
the UMOS-4 process technology and also features an advanced<br />
packaging solution using a unique multi-bonding<br />
technology that doubles the number of bonding wires<br />
from two to four wires. The additional bonding wires<br />
allow higher currents with very low on-resistance in relatively<br />
small packages. These features enable an optimal<br />
power dissipation management of the overall circuit.<br />
Furthermore, the TO-263-7 PowerMOSFETs help reducing<br />
the amount of PCB space necessary to handle heat<br />
dissipation.<br />
NEC ELECTRONICS<br />
Tel. +49-211-65030 • Fax +49-211-65031327<br />
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Rotary Table<br />
tilt range of +110°<br />
The TW2180 is a twin spindle table, tilting axis rotary unit<br />
capable of supporting simultaneous machining operations<br />
of two workpieces in a single set up. It measures<br />
just 999mm wide and features two 180mm diameter tables<br />
with maximum indexing speeds of 33.3 rev/min. The<br />
table provides a tilt range of +110° of vertical and a tilt<br />
axis speed of up to 16.6 rev/min. With clamping torques<br />
of 400Nm in the rotary axis and up to 800Nm in the tilting<br />
axis, the unit is suitable for aggressive, high speed<br />
machining operations. It can also be fitted with an optional<br />
rotary joint to allow pneumatic or hydraulic fixtures<br />
to be used without external pipework, improving<br />
tool access and increasing the available machining area.<br />
KITAGAWA<br />
Tel. +44-1725-514000 • Fax +44-1725-514001<br />
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Electronic<br />
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Valves<br />
Clippard Minimatic®<br />
valves are quiet in operation<br />
and produce consistent results.<br />
The small size makes them wellsuited<br />
for a wide range of applications.<br />
Whether you need a modular, solenoid<br />
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Clippard Europe S.A.<br />
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Switches and Pilot Lights<br />
bright and clear LED illumination<br />
The Idec A-series miniature<br />
control units comprise<br />
a range of pushbutton<br />
switches and<br />
pilot lights to fit panel<br />
cutouts of 8, 10 and<br />
12mm in diameter. Typical<br />
applications include<br />
test and measurement,<br />
medical electronics and instrumentation.<br />
They are suitable for space-sensitive applications with<br />
a body length of only 22mm. The units are lightweight,<br />
weighing 2 to 4g; at the same time have a robust construction.<br />
The 12mm versions are available sealed to IP65<br />
and come with a wide range of accessories such as<br />
dust covers and PCB mounting sockets. Key specifications<br />
include a long life with a minimum of 100,000 mechanical<br />
operations and 50,000 hours typical LED life.<br />
Operating temperature is -25 to 55°C. The devices offer<br />
high shock and vibration resistance. The switches feature<br />
snap-acting, double -throw contacts, UL-CSA approval,<br />
latching or momentary switching action and an<br />
engravable marking plate.<br />
IDEC ELECTRONICS<br />
Tel. +44-1256-321000 • Fax +44-1256-327755<br />
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Lead-free Bearings<br />
for high-pressure applications<br />
The DP4 bearings are designed<br />
to withstand the<br />
high pressures generated by<br />
downsized equipment.<br />
Rare-earth fibers in the<br />
coating enable them to<br />
withstand up to 10MPa x<br />
m/s lubricated, speeds exceeding<br />
2.5m/s, loads up<br />
to 250MPa and temperatures from -200 to 280°C. Exceptional<br />
resistance to both flow and cavitation erosion make<br />
the bearings suitable for start/stop applications. These<br />
bearings perform well dry under light-duty conditions.<br />
Because they are lead-free, they are also suitable for use<br />
in applications where corrosion might occur. <strong>Industrial</strong><br />
applications include lifting equipment, hydraulic<br />
pumps and motors, pneumatic equipment, medical<br />
equipment, textile machinery, agricultural equipment,<br />
scientific equipment, drying ovens and office equipment.<br />
The structure of the bearings consists of a rigid steel backing,<br />
to which is bonded a porous bronze sinter interlayer<br />
impregnated and overlaid with a filled PTFE bearing<br />
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Thermal Interface Material<br />
silicone based, fiberglass-reinforced<br />
Sil-Pad 1200 is a silicone based fiberglass-reinforced thermal<br />
interface material, featuring an optional adhesive coating.<br />
The material's smooth and non-tacky surfaces allow<br />
for easy re-positioning and error reduction in assembly.<br />
Sil-Pad 1200 is supplied without a liner in dry form and<br />
on a carrier liner when supplied with optional adhesive<br />
coating. Applications include power supplies, motor controls,<br />
automotive electronics and placement between<br />
an electronic power device and its heatsink.<br />
BERGQUIST<br />
Tel. +31-35-5380684 • Fax +31-35-5380295<br />
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Ethernet Switch<br />
withstands harsh conditions<br />
The Secure-Switch I-Series<br />
Ethernet switch is<br />
built to withstand the<br />
hot, dusty and explosive<br />
gas conditions of manufacturing<br />
plants or energy<br />
industry facilities.<br />
It achieves an ANSI/ISA Class-1, Division-2 rating with convection<br />
cooling; redundant DC power; industrial-grade<br />
components; and self-healing, sub-second, rapid-recovery<br />
ring topology protocols. An optional memory configuration<br />
card allows a field replacement of a unit by<br />
simply pulling the configuration card out of the old switch<br />
and inserting it into the new one. Copper and fiber I/O<br />
modules deliver 100Mbps Ethernet performance with<br />
dual Gigabit Ethernet uplinks to offer up to 24 ports of<br />
100BaseTX, 16 ports of 100BaseFX, or a combination of<br />
fiber and copper connectivity with dual industrialgrade<br />
SFP optical uplinks. It offers business-oriented, policy-based<br />
visibility and control of users, sensors and<br />
applications, each user and device is authenticated before<br />
being granted access to the network with a specific<br />
set of authorized privileges.<br />
ENTERASYS NETWORKS<br />
Tel. +1-978-6841000 • Fax +1-978-6841658<br />
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Asset Condition Manager<br />
collects real-time condition data<br />
The InFusion Condition<br />
Manager version 2.2 collects<br />
and analyses realtime<br />
diagnostics from<br />
plant production assets,<br />
drives the appropriate<br />
actions, and shares that<br />
information with plant<br />
databases and HMIs. It is a real-time asset condition management<br />
component for the InFusion enterprise control<br />
system (ECS) and other platforms. It collects, aggregates,<br />
and analyses real-time data from the full array<br />
of plant production assets, including (but not limited to)<br />
sensors and actuators, pumps, motors, compressors,<br />
turbines, dryers, and heat exchangers; and even entire<br />
process units. It interoperates with Invensys and thirdparty<br />
applications supported through the InFusion application<br />
environment. The equipment condition and<br />
maintenance information can be displayed on plant<br />
process control and engineering HMI workstations.<br />
The system can feed data to a variety of different plant<br />
Historian packages to allow the data and actions to be<br />
historised and made available to other systems.<br />
INVENSYS SYSTEMS<br />
Tel. +44-1293-526000 • Fax +44-1293-416104<br />
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Documenting Calibrator<br />
mechanical, electrical and thermal values<br />
The Digistant model<br />
4423 represents the<br />
first calibrator for mechanical,<br />
electrical<br />
and thermal values<br />
that also documents<br />
the results effectively.<br />
50 calibration routines<br />
with up to 21<br />
measuring values each can be saved in the non-volatile<br />
memory. After a check of the input data, a possible adjustment<br />
and a check of the output data the measuring<br />
values are acquired simultaneously. With a robust<br />
aluminium console housing for its use on site or<br />
in the lab, it offers a wide range of measure and<br />
source of 13 types of thermal elements, 13 RTD types,<br />
resistance, current, voltage, frequency/impulse, pressure,<br />
force, torque and displacement. Practically any<br />
sensor may be connected to the Digistant. The smart<br />
sensor interfaces hold all special calibration data from<br />
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Wireless DemoKits<br />
integrate wireless functions fast<br />
A new range of wireless DemoKits include all the essential<br />
functions required to evaluate RF products, carry out<br />
RF measurements and develop a prototype. Features<br />
include an immediate connection to a PC serial port, permitting<br />
a simple and rapid configuration of the radio<br />
module with the parameters required by the application<br />
providing easy evaluation of sensitivity, power<br />
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Swinghandle<br />
protects against vandalism<br />
This dual cylinder swinghandle<br />
is designed to protect<br />
the internal components<br />
of electronic cabinets<br />
from the threat of<br />
vandalism in outdoor enclosure<br />
applications. The<br />
robust design offers several<br />
anti-vandalism features<br />
including a surrounding<br />
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the swinghandle, a reinforcing bar in the housing that<br />
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and a tight gap between the handle and its housing which<br />
reduces the chance that the swinghandle can be pried<br />
open. An optional metal guard is also available to protect<br />
the handle from tampering. These features allow<br />
the dual cylinder swinghandle to meet analogue DIN 1630<br />
standards. The swinghandle is equipped with dual lock<br />
cylinders and can be opened by operating either one<br />
of the lock cylinders independent from the other. This<br />
makes is suitable for applications where two users with<br />
different keys require access to the same cabinet.<br />
DIRAK<br />
Tel. +49-2333-837146 • Fax +49-2333-837103<br />
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Compressed Air Nozzle<br />
cuts noise level<br />
The company offers<br />
a new stainless<br />
steel Laval<br />
nozzle with a<br />
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stream that effectively<br />
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The stainless<br />
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of air with a protective<br />
sheath moving parallel to the core jet. Around<br />
the central Laval orifice there are diverging slots and holes<br />
that generate quiet, powerful and laminar air streams.<br />
The nozzle is suitable for tough applications like those<br />
found in the glass industry, paper mills, foundries, steel<br />
mills etc. They fully comply with OSHA safety regulations<br />
and the EU Machine Directive’s noise limitations.<br />
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Stand-off Sleeves<br />
more clearance on handles<br />
The DS-EBP stand-off sleeves provide extra clearance on<br />
EBP series handles. This enables them to accommodate<br />
gloved hands or to suit design criteria where<br />
there is reduced reach available, or where there is a need<br />
to clear or span other components. The sleeves are<br />
fully stackable in 18mm, 20mm or 21mm step heights,<br />
depending on handle selection, and many sleeves may<br />
be added together to give significant height increase.<br />
The handles with the stand-off sleeves retain both<br />
front and back mounting facilities dependant upon<br />
the handle selected, as well as the option of various colour<br />
cap possibilities.<br />
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LVDT Smart Indicator<br />
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The new Model 4215-LVDT Smart Indicator combines two<br />
LVDT (Linear Variable Differential Transformer) channels,<br />
print capabilities and RS232/485 serial communication<br />
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encoder-based position measurement devices is possible.<br />
With automatic plug and play operation, it is<br />
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Sheets (TEDS). Model 4215-LVDT features A/D is 24bit,<br />
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Sound and Vibration Analyser<br />
reduces inspection time<br />
The MIG16-AQS is a multi-channel sound and vibration<br />
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defects the MIG-16AQS systems guarantee production<br />
quality as well as repeatable and accurate “first failure”<br />
analysis for product engineering. Up to sixteen 24-bit<br />
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Frame Grabber<br />
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The MVS-8600e family of<br />
frame grabbers connect<br />
Camera Link cameras<br />
through the PCI Express<br />
(PCIe) interface. They are<br />
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COGNEX<br />
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Test Handler<br />
multifunctional<br />
The Easy Test Handler automates<br />
the test procedures<br />
in electronics manufacturing,<br />
offering single<br />
and double-sided contacting<br />
of the test objects.<br />
The test equipment finds<br />
place in a 19” rack inside<br />
the Easy Test Handler.<br />
IPTE<br />
Tel. +32-89-623000<br />
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LCD Screens<br />
rugged construction<br />
The TS range LCD touch<br />
screen monitors are available<br />
in sizes from 9” to<br />
12” with the rugged construction<br />
and metal bezel.<br />
The TFT LCD screen is driven<br />
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a VGA connector and the<br />
touch screen has a USB interface;<br />
the in-built controller<br />
supports resolutions<br />
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parameters are set via OSD.<br />
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Radial Spinner System<br />
for use with cylindrical parts<br />
This radial spinner<br />
system offers the<br />
possibility to apply<br />
neat, uniform bands<br />
of adhesives, lubricants,<br />
and other<br />
production fluids<br />
inside cylindrical<br />
parts between 0.4<br />
and 5” in diameter.<br />
The ability to apply<br />
fluids in neat, uniform<br />
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the system ideal for<br />
processes where<br />
controlled amounts<br />
must be applied inside small cylinders or confined to specific<br />
locations. The system combines a compact air-driven<br />
motor, a low-maintenance dispense valve and an EFD<br />
ValveMate controller. The valve dispenses a precisely metered<br />
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the motor. As fluid reaches the disk’s edge it spins off,<br />
forming a neat, uniform band inside the part.<br />
EFD<br />
Tel. +44-1582-666334 • Fax +44-1582-664227<br />
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Power Supply<br />
24VDC input, 400W output<br />
The BES-640C from Bicker Elektronik is an industrial power<br />
supply with 24Vdc input and delivers full 400W output<br />
power. The power supply also features a wide input<br />
from 18 to 32VDC, catching voltage variations<br />
from the source. It is designed to work within a temperature<br />
range from 0 to 50°C. Input cables are screwed on<br />
the front bracket so even strong vibrations will not bring<br />
them to release. The output cable harness offers ATX<br />
and P4 connectors. The power supply suits in all kinds<br />
of standard PC towers or rackmounts in replacement of<br />
the existing AC/DC power unit.<br />
BICKER ELEKTRONIK<br />
Tel. +49-906-705950 • Fax +49-906-7059555<br />
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Temperature Sensor<br />
for high-shock environments up to 80 G’s<br />
The new miniature Model A9540 temperature sensor<br />
designed to perform in high-vibration and high-shock<br />
environments (up to 80g’s) features a flat mounting surface<br />
and weighs less than 0.2 grams. Ruggedly constructed<br />
of ceramic, the A9540 is a platinum wire-wound element.<br />
Temperature range is -260 to 400°C; interchangeability<br />
is +/- 1°C at 0 °C. Other features include;<br />
ice-point resistance up to 1,000Ω as well as insulation<br />
resistance to 10MegΩ and a very low time constant (0.3<br />
seconds max).<br />
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Level Regulators<br />
for all liquids<br />
The SOBAs are offered in different models, for a normal<br />
or intensive use in most existing liquids. The HR-HY<br />
range is very successful in the chemical industry, and our<br />
recent floats ATEX Ex listed are compulsory for use in<br />
sewage pumping stations and with explosion-proof<br />
pumps, in hazardous areas 0, 1 and 2. The regulators are<br />
supplied with appropriate ballast adjustable on the<br />
cable. All of them will operate for millions of cycles, and<br />
are thoroughly tested before delivery.<br />
ATMI<br />
Tel. +33-1-61373560 • Fax +33-1-61373569<br />
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Cable Solutions<br />
for measurement of cavity pressure<br />
Multi-channel connectors with four (Type 1708A0) or eight<br />
(Type 1710A0) channels are 26mm deep and are based<br />
on single-wire and cut and grip technology. They allow<br />
the sensor cables to be connected and disconnected quickly<br />
without any additional tools. Single-wire technology<br />
also allows the sensor cables to be readily cut to the<br />
required length and simply repaired. With thermocouple<br />
amplifier Type 2205A (HxWxD 29x53x30 mm), which<br />
is integrated directly into the mold, multi-channel cabling<br />
is also available for combined pressure and temperature<br />
sensors. This provides reliable and simple cable<br />
system for pressure, temperature and combined measurements.<br />
KISTLER INSTRUMENTE<br />
Tel. +41-52-2241111 • Fax +41-52-2241414<br />
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Inspection System<br />
compact desktop solution<br />
The AOI system OptiCon SmartLine was designed as a<br />
desktop system for small volume manufacturing, to<br />
be used as an offline test station or repair station. At<br />
its' core lies a camera-based imaging unit featuring<br />
custom telecentric lens as well as a flexible illumination<br />
concept of different colours and directions. The desktop<br />
solution saves space as the PC is completely integrated<br />
into the main chassis, thus only monitor and keyboard<br />
need be connected to work with the system. Therefore,<br />
it can be utilised at a wide range of positions in the production<br />
process. Despite its compact construction, it provides<br />
a PCB inspection area of 400mm x 300mm.<br />
GOEPEL ELECTRONIC<br />
Tel. +49-3641-68960 • Fax +49-3641-686944<br />
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Profibus Compact Repeater<br />
small size and flexible application<br />
The Profibus Compact<br />
Repeater covers transmission<br />
rates from<br />
9.6Kbit/s to 12MBit/s.<br />
The transmitted signals<br />
are regenerated by the<br />
repeater and resent.<br />
The repeater can be<br />
used for bus extensions,<br />
increasement of the<br />
nodes as well as for<br />
plant extensions. The<br />
operation in MPI networks<br />
is also possible.<br />
Due to the compact<br />
shape, no additional<br />
room is needed in the<br />
cabinet, as the it can<br />
be used instead of<br />
Profibus Connector, or<br />
simply plugged onto a node in the Profibus Network. No<br />
separate power supply is needed. The integrated status<br />
LEDs provide a fast overview on the current BUS status.<br />
SYSTEME HELMHOLZ<br />
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Finder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31<br />
Fischer Elektronik . . . . . . . .35<br />
Fixturlaser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9<br />
Flir Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9<br />
Fluid Metering . . . . . . . . . . .16<br />
Fluke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8<br />
Fritz Kübler . . . . . . . . . . . . .41<br />
G GarrettCom . . . . . . . . . . . . .32<br />
Gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20<br />
Gefran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3<br />
GES Electronic & Service . . .30<br />
Getriebebau Nord . . . . .21, 22<br />
GGB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37<br />
Globtek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8<br />
Goepel electronic . . . . . . . .41<br />
H Hamamatsu Photonics . . . . .32<br />
Hannay Reels . . . . . . . . . . . .28<br />
Hans Turck . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32<br />
Harting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36<br />
Haydon Motion . . . . . . . . . .26<br />
Henke-Sass, Wolf . . . . . . . . .2<br />
HepcoMotion . . . . . . . . . . . .43<br />
Hiblow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12<br />
Hima Paul-Hildebrandt . . . .43<br />
Hirschmann<br />
Automation and Control .26<br />
Hitachi Kokusai Electric . . . .10<br />
Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37<br />
I IC-Haus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34<br />
IDEC Electronics . . . . . . .30, 37<br />
IDS Imaging<br />
Development Systems . . . .9<br />
ifm electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . .8<br />
igus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 16, 28<br />
IMI Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32<br />
IMS-Intelligent<br />
Motion Systems . . . . . . . .19<br />
Inmoco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15<br />
Invensys Systems . . . . . . . . .38<br />
IPTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28, 40<br />
J J.V.L. Industri Elektronik . . . .19<br />
Jaquet Technology Group . .28<br />
Jovean & Rogy . . . . . . . . . . .32<br />
JTAG Technologies . . . . . . .31<br />
K K.A. Schmersal . . . . . . . . . . .29<br />
KAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24<br />
Kimo Constructeur . . . . . . .16<br />
Kistler Instrumente .24, 41, 43<br />
Kitagawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35<br />
Kittiwake . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34<br />
Knuth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31<br />
Koatsu Gas Kogyo . . . . . . . . .7<br />
Kontron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6<br />
Kurt Manufacturing . . . . . .16<br />
KV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3<br />
L Lambda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29<br />
Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30<br />
Leica Microsystems . . . . . . . .7<br />
Lenze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23<br />
Leslie Controls . . . . . . . . . . .31<br />
Leutron Vision . . . . . . . . . . .14<br />
Liekki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35<br />
Lika . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38<br />
LitePoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34<br />
Lumel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16<br />
M Madison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32<br />
Magnet Schultz . . . . . . . . . .32<br />
Managing Automation . . . .40<br />
Manz Automation . . . . . . . .28<br />
maxon motor . . . . . . . . .20, 44<br />
mbo Osswald . . . . . . . . . . . .36<br />
Megatron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29<br />
Men Mikro Elektronik . . . . .30<br />
Mini Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . .26<br />
Minimotor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19<br />
Mitsubishi Electric . . . . . . . . .5<br />
Moeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12<br />
Molex Services . . . . . . . . . . .36<br />
Moog Controls . . . . . . . .24, 43<br />
Moritex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9<br />
Motion Control Products . .19<br />
Moxa Networking . . . . . . . .36<br />
Moxa Technology . . . . .15, 20<br />
MTEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34<br />
MTS<br />
Sensor Technologie . .11, 32<br />
N NEC Electronics . . . . . . . . . .35<br />
Nedap AVI . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25<br />
Nematron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8<br />
Nemoptic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12<br />
Newport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28<br />
Nexans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 26<br />
Nippon Pulse Motor . . . . . .23<br />
Nuova Fima . . . . . . . . . . . . .12<br />
O Olympus Deutschland . . . . .12<br />
Omron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10<br />
Ondrives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23<br />
Optibelt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20<br />
P Parker Hannifin . . . . . . . . . .16<br />
Perpetuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32<br />
Peter Schröder . . . . . . . . . . .42<br />
Pickering Interfaces . . . . . . . .5<br />
PM Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . .21<br />
Power Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . .43<br />
Powerbox . . . . . . . . . . .12, 36<br />
Premosys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10<br />
Pryor Marking Technology .26<br />
R R+W Antriebselemente . . . .10<br />
Radan Computational . . . . .43<br />
Raytek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10<br />
Reality Sys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5<br />
Red-Ant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39<br />
Renold Gears . . . . . . . . . . . .43<br />
Riko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36<br />
RLS Merilna Tehnika . . . . . .26<br />
RM Michaelides<br />
Software & Elektronik . . . .9<br />
Rockwell Automation . .12, 20<br />
Rotor Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29<br />
RTK Instruments . . . . . . . . . .7<br />
Ruhrgetriebe . . . . . . . . .20, 38<br />
S Sartorius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5<br />
Schaeffler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21<br />
Schenck RoTec . . . . . . . . . . .29<br />
Schneider Electric . . . . . . . .21<br />
Schunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8<br />
Schurter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35<br />
Sensor Technology . . . . . . .24<br />
Sharp Microelectronics . . . . .7<br />
Siemens - A&D . . . . . . . .15, 25<br />
Sigmatek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27<br />
Siko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20<br />
Silvent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39<br />
Simex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2<br />
SKF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24<br />
Smalley Steel Ring . . . . . . .30<br />
Sontay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26<br />
Specialised Imaging . . . . . . .8<br />
SPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10<br />
Sprint Electric . . . . . . . . . . . .23<br />
SSV Embedded Systems . . . .31<br />
Stemmer Imaging . . . . . . . .14<br />
Stockcap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16<br />
SVS Vistek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6<br />
Systeme Helmholz . . . . . . . .41<br />
Systolic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14<br />
T Tecsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39<br />
Testo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4<br />
THK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21<br />
<strong>Thomas</strong>Global.com . . . . . . .39<br />
Tibbo Technology . . . . . . . .32<br />
TopsCCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39<br />
Toshiba Teli . . . . . . . . . . . . .12<br />
Tsubakimoto . . . . . . . . . . . .36<br />
V Vacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 25<br />
VDS Vosskühler . . . . . . . . . .10<br />
Vision Components . . . . . . .10<br />
WAGO Kontakttechnik . . . . .2<br />
Wandfluh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36<br />
Weed Instrument . . . . . . . . .40<br />
Weg Electric Motors . . . . . .43<br />
W Weidmüller . . . . . . . . . . . . .41<br />
Welco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34<br />
Westermo . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25<br />
Woodhead<br />
Connectivity . . . . . . . .14, 24<br />
Y Yamaichi Electronics . . . . . .31<br />
Yokogawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30<br />
Ytron-Quadro . . . . . . . . . . .31<br />
Z Zeitlauf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14<br />
Zhejiang TianQi . . . . . . . . . . .8<br />
Zorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43<br />
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS<br />
2007<br />
NOVEMBER<br />
• SPS/IPC/Drives, Nürnberg<br />
27-29 November<br />
www.mesago.de<br />
DECEMBER<br />
April<br />
• SEMICON<br />
5 – 7 December<br />
• Industrie<br />
Chiba, Japan<br />
31 March – 4 April<br />
www.events.semi.org<br />
Paris, France<br />
www.industrie-expo.com<br />
• Int’l Technical Exhibition on<br />
Image Technology and Equipment • WIRE<br />
5 – 7 December<br />
31 March – 4 April<br />
Yokohama, Japan<br />
Düsseldorf, Germany<br />
www.seiki-tsushin.com/ite www.messe-duesseldorf.de<br />
• Manufacturing/Machine Tool<br />
5 – 8 December<br />
Jakarta, Indonesia<br />
www.allworldexhibitions.com<br />
FEBRUARY<br />
2008<br />
• WIN part 1<br />
7 – 10 February<br />
Istanbul, Turkey<br />
www.win-fair.com<br />
• EasyFairs Antriebstechnik<br />
13 – 14 February<br />
Dortmund, Germany<br />
www.easyfairs.com<br />
• MTEC<br />
13 – 14 February<br />
Birmingham, UK<br />
www.cancom.com<br />
• Machine Building<br />
13 – 14 February<br />
Birmingham, UK<br />
www.machinebuilding.co.uk<br />
• Machine Vision IPOT<br />
13 – 14 February<br />
Birmingham, UK<br />
www.machinebuilding.co.uk<br />
• BI-MU<br />
21 – 24 February<br />
Bari, Italy<br />
www.bimu-mediterranea.it<br />
• Magyarregula<br />
19 – 22 February<br />
Budapest, Hungary<br />
www.magyarregula.hu<br />
• Intertool/ITU<br />
26 – 29 February<br />
Kiev, Ukraine<br />
www.msi-fairs.com<br />
• WIN part 2<br />
28 February – 2 March<br />
Istanbul, Turkey<br />
www.win-fair.com<br />
MARCH<br />
• Lasys<br />
4 – 6 March<br />
Stuttgart, Germany<br />
www.messe-stuttgart.de<br />
• Maintec<br />
11 – 14 March<br />
Birmingham, UK<br />
www.maintec.co.uk<br />
• PTA-North West<br />
11 – 14 March<br />
St-Petersburg, Russia<br />
www.pta-expo.ru<br />
• Automatisierungstreff<br />
12 – 14 March<br />
Böblingen, Germany<br />
www.sindelfingerautomatisierungstreff.de<br />
• Motek<br />
31 March – 4 April<br />
Paris, France<br />
www.industrie-expo.com<br />
• RTS Embedded Systems<br />
1 – 3 April<br />
Paris, France<br />
www.birp.com<br />
• Automaticon<br />
1 – 4 April<br />
Warsaw, Poland<br />
www.automaticon.pl<br />
• Analytica<br />
1 – 4 April<br />
Munich, Germany<br />
www.analytica-world.com<br />
• MECSPE<br />
3 – 5 April<br />
Parma – Italy<br />
www.prhelp.it<br />
• Motek<br />
3 – 5 April<br />
Parma, Italy<br />
www.senaf.it<br />
• easyFairs Euromaintenance<br />
8 – 10 April<br />
Brussels, Belgium<br />
www.easyfairs.com<br />
• JEC Composites<br />
13 April<br />
Paris, France<br />
www.jeccomposites.com<br />
• Cable & Wire<br />
20 – 22 April<br />
Istanbul, Turkey<br />
www.cablefair.com<br />
• Hannover Messe<br />
21 – 25 April<br />
Hanover, Germany<br />
www.hannovermesse.de<br />
• Control<br />
22 – 25 April<br />
Stuttgart, Germany<br />
www.schall-messen.de<br />
Note: Dates and descriptions of<br />
events have been obtained from<br />
official industrial sources. The publisher,<br />
therefore, cannot be held<br />
responsible for errors, changes<br />
or cancellations.<br />
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ROBOT ACCELERATES<br />
MEDICAL BULBS PRODUCTION<br />
The company Zorn, in<br />
Stockach in the South of<br />
Germany is producing precision<br />
light bulbs for the<br />
medical sector since more<br />
than 50 years. In order to<br />
fulfil all demanding specifications<br />
of those products,<br />
own systems for the<br />
manufacturing process<br />
needed to be designed<br />
and built, including semi-automated<br />
as well as<br />
fully automated production<br />
cells and lines, using<br />
Epson SCARA robot...<br />
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SLUICE GATE JACKS IMPROVE<br />
WATER MANAGEMENT<br />
Small area water regulation<br />
makes a valuable contribution<br />
to the prevention<br />
of damage, whether it is<br />
caused by excess water or<br />
a lack of water. Sluice gate<br />
jacks from Power Jacks<br />
are the suitable solution<br />
for this. They are used on<br />
streams and rivers, in<br />
sluices and power stations<br />
to regulate the water level<br />
and turbine capacity<br />
and to drain and flush<br />
reservoirs. In open water<br />
near...<br />
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AUTOMATED COIL CENTRING<br />
RELIES ON DOUBLE-ACT<br />
The HepcoMotion profile<br />
driven unit (PDU2) belt<br />
driven linear transmission<br />
was introduced as a high<br />
performance, cost efficient<br />
package and one<br />
example where the double-acting<br />
version of the<br />
system is demonstrating<br />
these characteristics is in<br />
an aluminium coil manufacturing<br />
plant in Conwy.<br />
Dolgarrog Aluminium<br />
is an independent and<br />
fully integrated rolling<br />
mill that prides itself...<br />
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BURNER AUTOMATION TURNS<br />
INTO THE SAFETY SYSTEM<br />
HIMA automated an existing<br />
combustion plant at<br />
the Ludwigshafen production<br />
site belonging to BASF.<br />
In their solution, the entire<br />
automation system for the<br />
burner is integrated into<br />
the safety system. The standardised<br />
BMS application<br />
(BMS = Burner Management<br />
System) incorporating<br />
TÜV-approved function<br />
blocks simplifies the<br />
programming of the system<br />
and makes it easier for<br />
the chemical...<br />
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SOFTWARE HELPS MEET<br />
MARKET DEMANDS<br />
The global naval, defence<br />
and commercial markets<br />
demand super-efficient<br />
working practices and the<br />
very best in technology<br />
from their suppliers. Aish<br />
Technologies specialises<br />
in the design and manufacture<br />
of multi-function<br />
and dual display consoles.<br />
The company's sheet metal<br />
department is the cornerstone<br />
of its manufacturing<br />
ability - and the<br />
use of Radbend CNC from<br />
Radan has been key to...<br />
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HUGE SCREW DOWN GEARS<br />
SQUEEZING HOT STEEL<br />
Renold Gears has manufactured<br />
the heaviest<br />
pair of wormwheel gearboxes<br />
in the company's<br />
history. With a combined<br />
weight approaching 25<br />
tons, these huge gearboxes<br />
are destined for a<br />
steel mill on the other<br />
side of the world. Designed<br />
and manufactured<br />
to be installed in an existing<br />
steel mill in Asia, the<br />
gear units are to be fitted<br />
as the main drives of a<br />
screw down...<br />
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<strong>Issue</strong> N°11 • November 2007 43<br />
SENSORS PROTECT SATELLITES<br />
DURING TEST<br />
Anyone who has watched<br />
a satellite launch live or<br />
on TV will realise that everything<br />
on board the launch<br />
vehicle is exposed to heavy<br />
vibration. To make sure<br />
European Space Agency<br />
(ESA) satellites and components<br />
can survive the<br />
extreme loads experienced<br />
during the launch phase.<br />
From the beginning, Kistler<br />
has been a major supplier<br />
of force sensors used to<br />
monitor and control the<br />
shaker systems...<br />
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HIGH-TECH SHREDDER USES<br />
HIGH VOLTAGE MOTOR<br />
Followed up its success in<br />
supplying a special<br />
6,865KW high voltage<br />
electric motor for the<br />
world's largest industrial<br />
shredder, at Newport in<br />
Wales, WEG received major<br />
recycling order. This<br />
time for a 4,476kW 12pole<br />
high voltage machine<br />
installed on a new<br />
Lynx shredder, owned and<br />
operated by recyclers H<br />
Williams and Sons Ltd.<br />
at Hitchin in Hertfordshire...<br />
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5-MICRON ACCURACY IN<br />
METALWORKING HYDRAULICS<br />
Moog hydraulic valves<br />
are adding brain to muscle<br />
at metalworking company<br />
Bronx Manufacturing,<br />
which builds specialist<br />
mechanical equipment<br />
for a diverse range of industries,<br />
from automotive<br />
to construction and<br />
from security to mining.<br />
The company, which has<br />
particular experience in<br />
metal forming and finishing<br />
within the steel industry,<br />
is fitting Moog's<br />
Digital Interface Valve...<br />
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