Schneider Electric OsiSense XMLP pressure sensors
05 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has released its OsiSense XMLP Pressure Sensor series as part of its Telemecanique Sensors brand.
Elap WDS absolute multiturn pull-wire encoder with fieldbus communications
04 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty LtdMotion Technologies is now supplying the Elap WDS absolute multiturn pull-wire encoder, featuring industrial standard Profibus, CANopen or SSI outputs.
Phoenix Contact RFC 460R PN 3TX high-performance controller
04 July, 2012 | Supplied by: Phoenix Contact Pty LtdA redundant control system for Profinet can be created with the RFC 460R PN 3TX high-performance controller from Phoenix Contact. This makes it possible to reduce system shutdowns and prevent dangerous situations, for example, in tunnels or airports.
Rockwell Automation 1794-AENTR EtherNet/IP communication adapter module
22 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaThe Flex I/O Dual Port EtherNet/IP communication adapter module (1794-AENTR) includes two EtherNet/IP ports configured as embedded switches that support not only the conventional star and tree topologies but also the daisy chain and Device Level Ring (DLR) topologies. The DLR topology provides a level of communication redundancy that enhances product availability, says its maker, and the DLR also reduces and simplifies network wiring.
maxon motor GP 26 A series planetary gearheads for DC motors
20 June, 2012 | Supplied by: maxon motor Australia Pty LtdA series of planetary gearheads for DC motors, developed and manufactured by maxon motor, has been released to close the gap between 22 and 32 diameters in the range of power-optimised gearheads. The GP 26 A series offers the same modularity, precision and power as previous generations, but with higher permissible loads.
CompactLogix programmable automation controllers
22 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaRockwell Automation’s CompactLogix programmable automation controllers (PACs) are designed to meet the growing need for a higher-performance controller in a compact package. As part of the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture system, the controllers use the same programming software, network protocol and information capabilities as all Logix controllers, providing a common development environment for control disciplines.
Why test your 40/100G network? 10 things you need to know
01 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Matrium Technologies Pty LtdThe exponential growth, expanding bandwidth demand and delivery requirements in global networking for video, voice and data applications are accelerating at a speed never before seen. For many, the original transport backbone architecture built on 10G wavelengths is at the threshold of capacity. Higher-speed 40G and 100G are the next-generation transport solutions that enable and define future success for service providers, network equipment manufacturers and a growing number of enterprises. Recognising the right steps of due diligence, which include testing, can ensure the delivery of all the benefits expected of this game-changing solution.
ELAP MEM-Bus encoders
01 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty LtdThe ELAP MEM-Bus encoders with direct interface to either CAN open or PROFIBUS network are available both in single and in multiturn versions. The singleturn encoder resolution is 13 bit, while for the multiturn type the resolution value is 29 bit (8192 steps/revolution x 65,536 revolutions).
Spirent puts performance and scale of Juniper Networks’ QFabric to the test
20 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Matrium Technologies Pty LtdNetwork Test has completed the industry’s first public 1536 port 10 G ethernet test of QFabric, Juniper Networks’ data centre network fabric, using Spirent’s HyperMetrics dX test module. This independent test reflects real-world data centre set-ups, with millions of application flows between any set of ports, and has important implications for cloud computing, storage and financial applications such as high-frequency trading and big data analytics.
Semikron SGB range solid state relays
08 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Semikron DanfossThe 2-leg/3-phase SGB range relays are designed for controlling three-wired, three-phase loads connected in delta or, if balanced, connected in wye without neutral connection. Two of the three phases are switched by the SSR, the third being directly connected.
Rockwell Automation ethernet/IP-enabled motor control centres
28 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
The ethernet/IP-enabled motor control centres (MCCs) allow users to access more detailed production data, ultimately resulting in higher asset availability, improved productivity and reduced maintenance costs.
Rockwell Automation bags $2.5m+ process order
23 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
Nyrstar Hobart has awarded a $2.5m+ order to Rockwell Automation and its Global Solutions team to replace a distributed control system (DCS) at the company’s zinc smelting operation in Hobart, Tasmania.
Treotham alpha hypoid gearhead range
22 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
The alpha hypoid gearhead range provides the claimed highest torque for its size along with maximum efficiency and minimum space requirements. The range provides the flexibility to process engineers with a number of different output connection options, all providing their own unique design and specifications to suit an application’s needs.
Rockwell Automation ethernet/IP-enabled MCCs
17 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
EtherNet/IP capabilities have been added to the Centerline motor control centres (MCCs). The EtherNet/IP-enabled MCCs allow users to access more detailed production data, ultimately resulting in higher asset availability, improved productivity and reduced maintenance costs.
Banner Engineering L-Gage LH series laser sensor
15 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
The L-Gage LH series laser sensor, from Banner Engineering, is a non-contact measurement sensor designed to provide accurate and stable measurements. The series is used for precision displacement and thickness measurements including demanding measurement and quality control inspections on materials such as wood, metal, rubber, ceramic and plastic parts.
