Advantech has upgraded their high performance Fanless Box PCs, which include UNO-2170, 2171, & 2176 series, and their PCI-based Fanless Box PCs, UNO-3072 &UNO 3074 series, to support SATA interface,. SATA supports faster data transmission and provides more reliable serial communication, compared to the PATA communication interface. The Fanless Box PCs have a robust design with power isolation and thermal resistant solutions. There are special power circuits that keep the system ground apart from the chassis ground, thus enhanced isolation from external electrical interface, which provides higher system reliability. They are also designed with strict thermal testing criteria ensuring a system to operate at a stable temperature.

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Parker releases:

PAC – Programmable Automation Controller – A complete motor control solution which combines the features and capabilities of a motion controller with those of a PLC (programmable logic controller). It combines the best of the ACR9000 controller with an IEC 61131-3 PLC. Along with the reliability of a PLC, it provides task flexibility and computing power of a motion controller, of which , features include:

• Data portability around the plant.
• Remote support and diagnosis
• Database logging support
• Ease of integration up to the SCADA level
• Can integrate multiple fieldbus networks

With this converged approach of control technologies, it provides a family of integrated industry standard development tools to eliminate platform lifetimes and scalability concerns, boost overall system performance, and reduce engineering costs by reusing code and tags with any system device.

In addition to the above new release, Bayside gearheads are now standard options on the Daedal HPLA and HLE series of belt-driven positioners.  This means fewer components with less complexity (no additional bearing support for the driven pulley is needed), standard motor kits offered matching to the Parker MU and MV mounting kits, and shorter lead times.

For more information about these products or any other Parker product, please contact our customer service representative at 800-462-3500 or customerservice@ptpcorp.com.

Parker is featuring their line of cylinders:

Parker ORIGA Rodless Cylinder – It is designed for absolute reliability, high performance, ease of use, and optimized engineering, and is a complete solution for linear drive systems.

Parker Compact EHA (Electro Hydraulic Actuator) - It is a self-contained bi-directional DC motor driven pump with an integral hydraulic cylinder.

PROmech LP28 Miniature Linear Positioner/Electric Cylinder – This linear actuator is a complete linear motion solution, especially designed for OEM instrument manufacturers who are working to speed their time to market and reduce overall installed cost for linear motion axes.  It comes completely assembled and tested.  Linear bearings, drive screw, thrust bearings, motor mount, and motor are included.

P1D ISO Pneumatic Cylinder – It utilizes internal composite technology to save weight, and at same time assuring the high performance and functionality expected of ISO cylinders.  Included as standard are cushions and bumpers at both ends and a magnetic piston.

Custom Cylinders - These are purpose-built cylinders with unique features which don’t follow a common standard or size.

All Parker cylinders come in a wide array of mounting systems, materials, seal compounds, feedback protocols and construction types (including light duty aluminum air cylinders, heavy duty hydraulic designs for mobile or industrial equipments, and brake and actuator cylinders for aerospace applications). They are available in single or double rod, or rodless designs.For more information about these cylinders or any other Parker products, please contact our customer service representative at 800-462-3500 or customerservice@ptpcorp.com.

Molex introduces the following new product:

SST PROFIBUS Generation 3 (PB3) Communication Module for Rockwell Automation SLC 500 PLCs - It connects Rockwell SLC 500 controllers to PROFIBUS network.This SST module can be used in industrial applications including Petrochemical, Food and Beverage, Automotive, Complex Machine, and HMI/SCADA/DCS by acting as a Master of Slave Profibus.For more information about this product or any other SST products, please contact our customer service representative at 800-462-3500 or customerservice@ptpcorp.com

Advantech announces the release of the following new products:

APAX-5000 – This new generation PAC integrates control information processing and networking in a single control system with a one-of-a-kind dual controller architecture making it superior than any other PAC on the market.  It features:

• Unique Architecture – dual controllers separate HMI and SoftLogic Tasks
• Back-up system enhances system reliability
• Flexible topology for I/O expansion
• Changeable CPU Module
• User friendly  I/O Design

It is great for any batch process production environment including food and beverage, pharmacy, machine control (such as compressors, chillers, and control applications), and critical environment management systems such as pressurization and vacuum applications.

PCM-37301 – A 32 channel isolated I/O PCI-104 module featuring high voltage on input channels, high output driving capacity, interrupt handling capability, and high-voltage isolation on output channels.  It will resist noise interference and deliver reliable performance.  With 32 channels isolation, you can be ensured accurate input/output date values while also allowing the system to simultaneously access more data.EKI-7629CI and EKI-7656CI – The EKI-7626CI, an unmanaged switch and EKI-7656CI, a managed switch, are the newest wide range temperature models of Advantech’s EKI series of Industrial Ethernet switches.  They are ideal for demanding environments, as they are designed to withstand extreme shock and vibration.  In addition, they are very compact.

Other new products include EKI-2725, a 5 port Gigabit Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch, and EKI-2728, a 8 port Gigabit Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switch.

For more information on these exciting new products, please contact our customer service representative at 800-462-3500 or customerservice@ptpcorp.com.

SICK announces the release of the following:

CLV650 & CLV640 Bar code Scanners- They feature:

• Simple set-up
• Exceptional reading performance
• Flexible data handling and easy-to-use software tools for high performance bar code applications in material handling, logistics, and food and beverage markets
• The CLV650 includes auto focus optics and distance measurement technology, great for applications requiring large depth of field and limited space
• The CLV640 has a dynamic focus feature used to extend the scanning range by changing the focus position from an external output LUT8  & LUT9 Luminescence Sensors – These provide high performance sensing capabilities at a competitive price.  Ideal for luminescent detection applications in packaging, food and beverage, automotive, lumber, pharmaceutical, print, postal, and general manufacturing markets.  These sensors feature an adjustable wavelength, making them especially suitable for identifying hard to detect luminescence marks in recycled materials.  Its high visibility bar graph display and different light spot patterns provide flexible installation.

For more information about these scanners and sensors or any other SICK product, please contact our customer service representative at 800-462-3500 or customerservice@ptpcorp.com.

New to Opto 22:

N-TRON Industrial Ethernet Switches and APs – These are built to take whatever your application dishes out, whether it is noise, vibration, shock, temperature extremes, unreliable power sources. They just keep communicating, which is exactly what you need for a reliable control network. Reliability makes these switches he ones you can count on for your Industrial Ethernet network.  They feature the highest industry specs for shock and vibration, plus an extended temperature range from -40 to 85 degrees C and MTBF of 2 million hours (which equals 228 years).The new switches include:

• N-TRON708TX – 8 10/100 BaseTX RJ-45 copper ports
• N-TRON708 FX2-ST – 6 10/100 BaseTX RJ-45 copper ports and 2 100BaseFX fiber optic ports with ST connectors

Here’s a helpful tip from Opto 22 on its PAC Manger, the configuration utility software for SNAP PAC Controllers and brains – If you don’t want to connect to the device most recently inspected, just hold down the shift key while selecting Inspect or clicking the button.  This way, Inspect window opens without connecting to any device, then you can enter/choose the one you want to see.  If you want the most recent device inspected, select Tools>Inspect (or click inspect button).

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