Power/mation April 2017 Newsletter

April 2017 Newsletter

Each month Power/mation sends out a newsletter filled with new product information from our most trusted suppliers as well as company and industry updates. Scroll to the bottom and you'll find upcoming training, seminars, news and events. Thanks for reading!

Power/mation is now offering the full line of Lenze Americas Corporation products.

As a global specialist in Motion Centric Automation, Lenze offers you products, drive solutions, complete automation systems, engineering services and tools from a single source. They are one of the few providers in the industry who are with you through the entire development process of your machine - from initial ideas to the after-sales, from the control system all the way to the drive shaft. From their automation systems to their drive solutions, they have your motion applications covered.

Click here to go to the Lenze website.

Phoenix Contact's VL2 Screen Sizes

Phoenix Contact has added three smaller screen sizes to the VL2 line. These fully functional 7-, 9- and 12-inch IPCs now create a full range of wide-screen installation alternatives. Optional CAN communication brings you total freedom, regardless of your current platform. They've also enhanced the IPC performance with a quad-core E3845 processor. Learn more here .

Turck's New IO-Link Capable Uprox3 Sensors

Turck is now offering its uprox3 sensor in an IO-Link-capable version. Turck’s uprox3 sensor line offers the longest sensing distances of all factor 1 sensors on the market. Now coupled with IO-Link capabilities, it allows for more flexibility and intelligence to be integrated into sensing applications. Easy configuration allows you to flexibly adapt the sensors to your needs. You can not only set the output functions and the sensing distances, but special functions are included and can be used whenever needed. Additionally, each adjustable switching distance can be run sequentially in combination with an IO-Link master. Learn more.

Banner Engineering's New Wireless Node

The Sure Cross® Wireless Q120 button and light pendant is an autonomous wireless Node that enables two-way communication between an operator and up to six remote and/or mobile devices. Six independently controlled push-button inputs allow operators to wirelessly send status updates, acknowledgements, initiate processes and actuate devices. Six red and green LED indicators provide local indication of status from remote or mobile devices and equipment. A wireless radio, internal battery supply, and optional 10 – 30 V dc power terminals are housed inside the Node, making this product series truly plug and play.

More information here.

Fortress Interlocks PROFINET / PROFISAFE Control Safety & Communication Module for amGardpro Gate Switches

Using the PROFINET protocol and its extension PROFIsafe the proNet module integrates easily into the amGardpro range, providing a range of modular solenoid gate switches that have all of the configuration of amGardpro. Benefits of this technology are reduced installation cost, easier maintenance and greater availability of data. Click here to read more.

Introducing ABB's Compact Product Suite

ABB Compact Product Suite is a comprehensive family of process automation and control products focusing on analog applications. Typically PID loop control is an integral part of these process applications. ABB has optimized the engineering tools by creating process specific libraries which are included within the standard Compact Product Suite and the AC800M Compact Controller. Learn more about why this product will be a great fit for your application. Click here to view the catalog.

Euchner's Electronic-Key-system EKS

The Electronic-Key-System is a transponder based read/write system for industrial use. It is used primarily for electronic access control and access management as an alternative to the normal, password-based systems. Due to the combination of Electronic-Key and information memory, however, it offers much more than just a password replacement. As an open and freely configurable system with various data interfaces, EKS is of very universal application. Learn more here.

Tolomatic's RSX Extreme Force, Electric Actuators Replace Cylinders for Increased Performance

The RSX096 actuator, the first release of the RSX product family, is capable of thrusts up to 133.45 kn (30,000 lbf) and is an ideal choice for replacing hydraulic cylinders.

Designed & tested for 100% duty cycle
Roller screw ensures long, consistent life
Compatible with servo motors and gearboxes up to 215 mm frame size
IP67 rated for challenging environments
Designed and rated for extreme conditions including cold-weather operation.

Click here to download the product brochure.

TRAINING, SEMINARS & EVENTS

Power/mation conducts customer training sessions and seminars and participates in relevant trade shows on a regular basis. Check out our website to see a complete list of our upcoming schedule and to register.

Banner Engineering's Advanced Safety Seminar