Decentralised drive solution package
29 September, 2009 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd
Comprising a PLC/motion controller or gateway, frequency inverter, optional I/O module, geared-motor and interconnection cables, the SEW-Eurodrive decentralised package can be customised to match the specific requirements of the end-user applications.
Turck stainless steel inductive sensors
29 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
Turck has announced a line of 2- and 3-wire DC ArmorGuard+ stainless steel, front face, inductive sensors. The line includes 8, 12, 18 and 30 mm barrel diameters with 1.5 to 10 mm achievable sensing distances.
Distributed I/O system
29 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Automation Warehouse
VIPA Germany has released an intelligent distributed I/O and PLC system named SLice IO, to cater for ‘per point’, low-density applications. The SLIO I/O system comes with a high-speed backplane that can be combined with VIPA’s 100 V, 200 V, 300 S and 500 S systems, and future releases of SLIO CPU’s.
Light array sensors
25 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
The Allen-Bradley 45DLA discrete light array sensors and Allen-Bradley 45MLA measuring light array sensors utilise optical synchronisation and a small profile.
Interface modules with FDT/DTM
21 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
To simplify device set-up and installation time, Turck’s interface module (IM) family may now be programmed via a PC or onboard push-buttons using FDT/DTM software, along with PACTware.
I/O expansion modules
21 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
Unitronics has released a line of enhanced I/O expansion modules. Based on the same platform as the previous modules, these four compact devices offer up to 32 digital I/Os per unit, plus three additional analog inputs for maximum I/O capacity and minimised cabinet space.
Pneumatic cylinder position sensors
21 September, 2009 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd
The MZT8, MZ2Q and MPS series magnetic cylinder sensors are designed to meet the needs of numerous automation requirements that use pneumatic cylinders.
Non-contact infrared temperature sensors
21 September, 2009 | Supplied by: OneTemp Pty Ltd
The PyroCouple series is a range of high-quality, low-cost, compact sensors which measure the temperature of inaccessible or moving objects and materials. They can measure temperatures from -20 to 500 °C, accurately and consistently, with a response time of 240 ms.
Displacement sensors
21 September, 2009 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd
The OD Value series displacement sensors offer four different measurement ranges from 26-34 mm to 60-180 mm and resolutions between 2 and 30 µm. The devices are capable of precisely measuring the position of bright, dark or highly reflective objects.
Non-contact infrared temperature sensor
21 September, 2009 | Supplied by: OneTemp Pty Ltd
The PyroUSB sensor can be connected directly to a PC via a USB cable (included) and operates without the need for any additional hardware interface or power supply. The sensor is also equipped with a 4-20 mA output, which has a linear output with temperature.
Multispectral camera system
21 September, 2009 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty Ltd
The FluxData FD-1665 is a 3-CCD multispectral camera system that can be customised in various ways. The camera is offered in a range of resolutions utilising 1.4, 2 and 5 Mp sensors.
42CA Series C photoelectric sensors
21 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
The Allen-Bradley 42CA Series C is an improved and expanded line of 18 mm cylindrical photoelectric sensors. Featuring rapid 0.5 and 1 ms response times, these presence sensors are suitable for general-purpose and high-speed applications in the packaging, assembly and materials handling industries.
Motion monitors
21 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Plant Control & Automation
The DZ260 series motion monitors from Motrona have been designed as control modules for mounting inside motor control cabinets.
IO-Link AS-i modules
10 September, 2009 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltd
The IO-Link AS-i module from ifm efector combines the advantages of the AS-i wiring system with the standardised IO-Link communication. The simple AS-i connection technology enables the establishment of the data connection and energy supply for IO-Link devices.
Image processing system
31 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd
The ZFX-CD smart vision sensor is a total image processing system that includes a camera with an integrated light source and an image processing unit, and has 1D/2D and pharmacode reading capability.