Advantech TPC-1770H touch panel computer
11 March, 2009 | Advantech Australia Pty Ltd
The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech has introduced the TPC-1770H, a high-resolution 17" SXGA TFT LCD low-power CeleronM 1 GHz touch-panel computer with 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM. The system is fanless with spindle-free storage, which makes the TPC-1770H a durable and reliable platform. For applications where spindle-free storage is not critical, a fast-access HDD module can be used.
Loadcell weighing system
11 March, 2009 | Hi-Weigh Aust Pty Ltd
Hi-Weigh Australia has released a loadcell weighing system. The system comprises four stainless steel weigh modules, each fitted with an IP68 stainless steel loadcell, stainless steel sealed junction box and a digital weight display, which can take many output options.
Positek linear position sensor
11 March, 2009 | Applied Measurement Australia
The Positek A111 LIPS (linear inductive position sensor) is ANZEx approved for use in potentially explosive gas, vapour and dust atmospheres and mining environments. The A111 is a durable, high-accuracy position sensor, designed for industrial and scientific feedback applications. The unit is highly compact and space-efficient, being responsive along almost its entire length.
Cartoner
11 March, 2009 | Macropak Pty Ltd
The Promatic P 91S horizontal intermittent motion cartoner from Romaco has a maximum output of 140 cartons per minute. The design of the machine allows any change in format to be made directly by the shift personnel. This accelerates production runs, particularly for small batch sizes, and provides a consistent production flow. The cartoner is operated by a touch screen, which automatically monitors the individual production steps and makes adjustments, if required. All secondary packaging processes are hence controlled flexibly and efficiently.
Small footprint signal conditioners
11 March, 2009 | Moore Industries
In the instrumentation world, panel space equals money. Moore Industries has addressed this requirement for narrow instruments with the miniMoore family of multi-channel analog signal conditioners. These signal conditioners deliver up to four low-cost I/O channels in a 25.4 mm footprint, which equates to 6.35 mm per channel.
Scalance ethernet switches
11 March, 2009 | Siemens Ltd
The Scalance XB-000 range of unmanaged industrial ethernet switches have IP20 protection, and are suitable for use in industrial environments that are not particularly harsh. Due to the compact box design, the low-cost switches can be fitted on a standard DIN rail in a control cabinet. The XB005, XB008, XB004-1 and XB004-1LD versions have up to eight standard RJ45 ports or four RJ45 ports and a fibre-optic port.
Category 6 industrial ethernet cable
11 March, 2009 | Belden Australia Pty Ltd
Belden has introduced a category 6 DataTuff twisted pair industrial ethernet cable. Product number 7940A is EtherNet/IP-compliant and is of round construction, which make it suitable for sealed industrial ethernet connectivity applications.
Infrared thermal imaging system
11 March, 2009 | AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd
Ircon has announced its Maxline 2 system with a camera link interface supporting multiple thermal imaging cameras for a variety of automated process control and inspection applications. The system’s software has a built-in input/output relay and networking capabilities, enabling users to manage multiple processes and communicate with other systems, if needed, for greater interoperability and control.
Rotary sealing blister machine
11 March, 2009 | Macropak Pty Ltd
The Noack N 921 rotary sealing blister machine from Romaco requires a minimum of space (4 m). The balcony design and servo drives improve product safety and harmonise all mechanical movements. This results in highly precise production processes at low life-cycle cost. Tool-free format changeover supports small batch sizes. The QuickFeed feeding unit, with its airglide system, enables product changes within seconds. The complete unit is manually removed for cleaning while production continues with an already prepared unit.
Ethernet to GPRS interface
11 March, 2009 | M2M Connectivity
M2M Connectivity has announced an ethernet board for the Wavecom Fastrack Supreme GPRS modem.
Zero backlash couplings
11 March, 2009 | Automated Motion Systems Pty Ltd
When fitting stepper motors, servomotors, gearboxes and encoders to machines, care must be taken to ensure all devices are co-axial (no angular or parallel misalignment). Failure to do so will place excessive loads on bearings and reduce the life of the components. Using flexible couplings with some angular and parallel compliance will ensure this while maintaining constant velocity and low backlash. The Bervina flexible couplings are constructed from a one-piece aluminium, steel or stainless steel section. There no wearing parts to require lubrication and they are constant velocity.
SCADA with Windows integrated security
11 March, 2009 | Schneider Electric
CitectSCADA V7.10 introduces support for Windows integrated security and Microsoft Windows Vista. Windows security integration allows for easier maintenance of CitectSCADA as it is no longer necessary to create and maintain user accounts within the SCADA system. Instead, users of the SCADA system can use their network username and password to access the CitectSCADA system.
IP67-Rated outdoor wireless AP/bridge/client
10 March, 2009 | CrispTech Pty Ltd
Moxa's AWK-4121, with a tough IP67-rated metal housing, is designed to withstand extreme environments and weather conditions, including temperatures from -40 to 75°C.
3.5G IP modem
09 March, 2009 | CrispTech Pty Ltd
The OnCell G3110/G3150-HSDPA is an industrial-grade wireless 3.5G IP modem. This product line effectively expands Moxa’s cellular communication offerings from 2G to 3.5G devices.
Programmable universal signal conditioners
24 February, 2009
The Red Lion DIN rail mounted signal conditioners provide complete isolation and conversion capability to satisfy most applications. The universal input can accept RTD, TC, Ohm, Potentiometer, mA, VDC and Process signals.
