Modular redundant switch
11 July, 2005 | Paqworks
Increasing ethernet speed is an important issue for industrial automation applications. Moxa is launching a gigabit ethernet switch that is designed to help users supervise their ethernet network: the EtherDevice Switch EDS-726, a 26-port modular gigabit managed switch.
Electronic gear
09 June, 2005 | Bonfiglioli Transmission Pty Ltd
The electronic gear available through Bonfiglioli's latest VVVF drive in the Active series is a process by which Bonfiglioli uses a simple electrical signal termed a 'repetition frequency' to synchronise a slave drive or drives to a master drive so they run at a common output speed independently of each other.
Engineering software
09 June, 2005 | Autodesk Australia
Autodesk has updated its software portfolio which provides solutions for 2D design, basic conceptual design to advanced 3D modeling, animation, visualisation, data management and collaboration.
Multi-loop process controller
09 June, 2005 | Practical Control Solutions
The Jumo Imago 500 panel mounting (92 x 92 mm cut-out) process controller can be operated as a fixed setpoint controller or as a profile or program controller. As a profile controller it provides 50 programs, each of a 1000 individual steps.
CAD/CAM multi-axis tool paths
09 June, 2005 | Technology Sales & Support
Mastercam has introduced additional capabilities for multi-axis tool paths, helping ensure safer and more accurate 5-axis machining. The tools add extra strength to the existing set of multi-axis options.
DC switchmode power supplies
09 June, 2005 | Weidmuller Pty Ltd
Weidmuller has just released a new incredibility low priced DC switchmode power supply range called the ECOLINE. This low pricing however certainly does not match the high performance of these power supplies which include features such as a built-in remote status alarm, easily adjustable output voltage and up to 50% overload protection and auto-restart.
Network for production line labelling
09 June, 2005 | Matthews Australasia Pty Ltd
Matthews' Identification Systems Group (IDS) has released IDSnet, a networking solution for compliant coding and labelling equipment on the production line.
Valve islands
09 June, 2005 | IMI Precision Engineering
Norgren has extended its VM valve island family to include the VM15. With a flow-to-size rate of 1000 L/min the 15 mm VM15 allows customers to specify a compact valve island solution.
Advantech FPM-3191G washdown front panel display
09 June, 2005 | Advantech Australia Pty Ltd
Advantech has introduced the industrial-grade 19" FPM-3191G, which is designed with a stainless steel chassis and NEMA4/IP65 compliant aluminum front bezel. The FPM-3191G is designed to withstand caustic wash downs, it has a front bezel with a hard anodic coating to prevent panel abrasion and acid corrosion.
Latest version of Cincom ERP software
09 June, 2005 | Cincom Systems of Australia Pty Ltd
The latest version of Priority, Cincom's ERP software for SMEs, is now available.
Thermal sensor
09 June, 2005 | Arrow Electronics Australia Pty Ltd
National Semiconductor Corporation has announced TruTherm thermal management technology, which uses a new measuring technique to provide accurate temperature measurement for chips with integrated thermal diodes.
Servo drive
10 May, 2005 | SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd
The CM servo family members are compact and lightweight servo drives. Torque ratings range from 5 to 68 Nm (which may be extended to 95 Nm by application of an optional forced cooling fan). The CM series is presented in three distinct frame sizes. These three frame sizes will be available in Australia virtually off-the-shelf in speed ratings of 3000 and 4500 rpm.
Electronic valves
10 May, 2005 | Air & Hydraulic Systems Pty Ltd
Clippard EV/ET valves convert low voltage, low current signals into high pressure (7 bar) pneumatic outputs. Optional low pressure/medium flow and low pressure/high flow models are available.
Foot switches
10 May, 2005 | HPM Controls Pty Ltd
IMO Controls International's Lovato Electric KG and KR series foot switches are used to control machinery and other equipment, leaving the operator's hands free to do other functions.
Verification and validation software
10 May, 2005 | Ceanet Pty Ltd
The MathWorks has announced the availability of Simulink Verification and Validation, a product that enables system designers and test engineers to perform continuous testing and verification throughout the development process.
