Ethernet network interface unit
17 January, 2006 | GE Intelligent Platforms Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
GE Fanuc Automation has added an ethernet network interface unit (ENIU) to the series 90-30 programmable logic controller family. This communications module enables users to connect series 90-30 I/O over ethernet to a master controller through a single point of connection, which helps save configuration time and reduce the overall number of components.
RFID tagging system
17 January, 2006 | Accu-Sort Systems Inc
Accu-Sort Systems, a member of EPCglobal, recently announced the release of its FAST Tag RFID tagging system. Part of Accu-Sort's suite of Flexible Automation Solution Tools, FAST Tag is a turnkey automated solution for placing, tracking and verifying RFID tags on cartons and pallets. FAST Tag also integrates seamlessly into existing material handling and data handling systems, providing a low-risk upgrade path from conventional bar code labelling systems.
Coded safety gate switches
05 December, 2005 | Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP
A non-contact coded safety switch, PSENcode, from Pilz meets the requirements for safety gate monitoring, has a high level of security and 10 can be connected in a single series.
Wireless ethernet modem
05 December, 2005 | Zigsense
MaxStream's XEB-009-CI XPress radio modem provides a long-range, high-speed wireless ethernet TCPIP to TCPIP connection. Its frequency range was designed to eliminate potential interference by 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks. The 900 MHz ISM band frequency range is DIP switch selectable and RF data rate is 1.5 Mbaud with <1 millisec latency via a dedicated link.
PresencePlus P4 Edge 1.3 vision sensor
05 December, 2005 | Micromax Pty Ltd
The PresencePlus P4 Edge 1.3 vision sensor from Banner Engineering Corp makes detailed automated error-proofing and inspections possible at what is claimed to be a fraction of the cost of comparable vision sensors. The P4 Edge 1.3 uses a 1280 x 1024 pixel imager (1,310,720 pixels) to capture minute details of multiple features at ranges from a few inches to several feet, depending on the lens used.
Video inspection
05 December, 2005 | SciTech Pty Ltd
SciTech has announced the release of a video inspection system with metrology software from PAX-it. Users can turn the PAXcam microscope digital camera into a powerful video inspection system, by using PAXcam and the PAX-it live measurement module and quickly and repeatedly collecting and recording dimensional measurements. PAXcam with live measurement is a comprehensive non-destructive visual inspection solution.
MIL-SM24004TG ethernet switch
05 December, 2005 | T Data Pty Ltd
The Milan Technology MIL-SM24004TG features 24 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 BaseT gigabit ethernet RJ-45 ports plus fibre connectivity through four combination hot-swappable small form-factor pluggable (SFP) gigabit interfaces.
Ecoline switchmode power supplies
05 December, 2005 | Weidmuller Pty Ltd
The Ecoline DC switchmode power supply range has features such as a built-in remote status alarm, easily adjustable output voltage and up to 50% overload protection and auto-restart.
Belt conveyors
04 December, 2005 | Robotunits Pty Ltd
Robotunits Pty Limited have been successfully promoting their unique range of Belt Conveyors since their entry into the Australian market in 2004. With this high quality range of Belt Conveyors, Robotunits have been exceeding the expectations of their customers with their high levels of customer service, product quality and flexibility during specification, not to mention the extraordinary delivery time!
Communications block set
04 December, 2005 | Ceanet Pty Ltd
The MathWorks has announced the availability of Communications Block-set 3, which provides engineers with enhanced features for designing and simulating the physical layer of communication systems and components, such as commercial or defence wireless and wire-line systems using model-based design.
Pneumatic emergency repair kit
04 December, 2005 | Griffiths Components Pty Ltd
Camozzi Pneumatics has released an emergency breakdown kit for pneumatic applications. The kit is portable and carefully developed to enable users to be able to achieve a running repair on most air applications at a moment's notice.
Non-intrusive actuator
04 December, 2005 | Acrodyne Pty Ltd
The Accutronix MX is Limitorque's entry in the non-intrusive, double-sealed, smart electronic actuator marketplace. The product has been readily accepted into all major market segments, including power generation, petrochemical and water/wastewater treatment.
Advantech TPC-1260H touch-panel computer
07 November, 2005 | Advantech Australia Pty Ltd
Advantech Australia's industrial automation product division has released the TPC-1260H fanless touch-panel computer. Combining a rugged 12.1" SVGA TFT LCD touch screen display with a powerful, passively-cooled 1 GHz CPU, it provides a high-performance HMI workstation for mission-critical automation applications.
Ethernet port
07 November, 2005 | T Data Pty Ltd
Digi Connect ES provides mission-critical serial-over-ethernet connectivity for applications. It consists of four, eight or 16 galvanically isolated RS-232 serial ports with a 10/100 Mbps network interface and ethernet switch (eight-, 16-port models). Common applications include providing ethernet connections from serial devices such as ventilators, EKGs, patient monitoring systems, infusion pumps and glucose meters to the central data management system.
Oil pump
06 November, 2005 | Solomon Industries
The KYP series horizontal single stage centrifugal pumps are specially designed for the pumping of thermal fluids (excluding water) at high temperatures without external cooling. The hydraulic design is in accordance with the standard DIN 24 256 (ISO 2858) for chemical pumps.
