August 2016 Newsletter

Each month we send out a Power/mation 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, seminar and event schedules.  Thanks for taking the time to read!  Should you have suggestions or would like to see something in here that is currently not, please contact us.

WLB32 Industrial LED Light Bar The WLB32 is now available with a built-in motion detector and an eye shield window option in both AC and DC models. Mix and match options to customize your application. The passive infrared (PIR) motion detector was developed for use in applications that need an automated way to turn the light on and off.  Download the pdf for all the details .

Turck Expands Line of RI360-DSU Sensors Turck announces two extensions of their inductive angle sensors for rotary actuators. Both product offerings provide customers with a rotary valve sensing solution ideally suited for harsh environments; one includes a stainless steel Minifast connector and the other, using a terminal chamber, provides customers with ATEX and IECEx approvals. Read the press release for all the details.

Energy Efficiency with Variable Speed Drives Readers may be aware that a new EU regulation is in the pipeline which is intended to control the efficiency of drives and drive systems. The regulation is still under consultation so it does not yet officially have a number, but it can be identified through EC mandate M/476, and is referred to as “Lot 30” under the consultation process for the Energy related Products directive (ErP). Read full article at Emerson's blog, The Automation Engineer .

What is an Encoder? Encoder Products Company does a good job at explaining the basics of what is an encoder and how they are used.  You can read the full article at their Company Blog by clicking here.

Secomea's Version 7.0, EasyLogging  The most important feature within Preventitive and Predictive M2M lloT solutions of the new release is called EasyLogging. EasyLogging allows easy central configuration of static connections from a central site to all Site Managers, as well as easy monitoring and logging of data without any IP conflicts. EasyLogging is based on intuitive drag ‘n’ drop configuration and is transparent to IP networks and firewalls, for both the central site and the remote locations. That means anyone can use it – without involving any IT departments – and your Link Manager access is unaffected. Learn more here.

Apex Dynamics Compact Precision Right Angle Gearbox The New KH Series is a rotary flange output servo gearbox that turns the corner with a hypoid right angle gearset, providing a rigid output (supported by taper roller bearings) and high accuracy, less than 3 arc-minutes in a compact package. Learn more here.

Maxcess' new MAGPOWR Spyder Plus S1 Controller The Spyder Plus S1 Contoller delivers high-end features at an affordable price point and compact format, giving you an increasingly-powerful tension control solutions. It adds an input for measuring diameter, allowing for precise taper tension, advanced stop and hold functions and gain compensation, things previously limited to high-end controllers.  Click here for details .

TRAINING, SEMINARS & EVENTS Power/mation conducts customer training sessions and seminars and participates in pertinent trade shows on a regular basis. Check out our website to see a complete list of our upcoming schedule and to register. Turck's Hazardous Area Wiring Practices Seminar Seminar Flyer with details FREE August 25, 2016 in St. Paul, MN GE Proficy Logic Developer Machine Edition Training (2 day training)     2016 Schedule PDF File Fee: $495 August 3-4, 2016 in St. Paul, MN Ethernet Infrastructure for the Modern Connected Plant: The Industrial Internet for Controls Engineers Training 2016 Schedule PDF File Fee: $250 September 7, 2016 in St. Paul, MN Horner All-In-One Hands-On Training     2016 Schedule PDF File Fee: $250 September 8, 2016 in St. Paul, MN Magpowr Tension & Torque Control Seminar Details and Registration Form FREE October 19-21 in Oklahoma City, OK

POWER/MATION NEWS We are excited to announce that Lucas Zamudio will be heading to the Nebraska and Iowa territories as their new Account Representative. Congrats on your new role Lucas!  INDUSTRY ARTICLES To Create for the Ages, Let's Combine Art and Engineering A Different Kind of Collaborative Robot Works Down on the Farm Wireless Safety Hits the Automation Network