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congatec Introduces New Low-Cost, Low-Power ETX/XTX Modulecongatec AG announces the new conga-XA945 module as the latest addition to the companies successful ETX/XTX product family. This extremely low-power and attractively priced module features 4 PCI Express links instead of an ISA bus. The module is equipped with the Intel Atom™ Processor N270 and a fully-featured Mobile Intel 945GME Express chipset including the Intel I/O Controller Hub 7-M. Register Now for Basler’s 44th Annual Power Control and Protection Conference October 5 – 8, in Fairview Heights, IL,Basler Electric's Power Control and Protection Conference provides both an excellent overview and an in-depth look at specific aspects of controlling and protecting electrical generating power systems 
Versatility abounds with the new Phantom v640 From Vision Research and AdeptVision Research introduce the Phantom v640 CineMag camera providing maximum detail at ultra high-speed: 2500x1600pixels @ 1400fps 
New Fully Assembled Metered Dorman Smith Distribution Boards Offer Flexibility And Convenience To Comply With Part L2 RegulationsTo assist installers in meeting their often very demanding timescales, Tyco Electronics has extended its Dorman Smith Loadlimiter 63 distribution system range to offer fully assembled metered power and lighting TP+N distribution boards. Various configurations are now available from stock, providing a convenient and cost effective solution to comply with current Part L2 regulations. 
3-Phase Soft-Starter Replaces Star-Delta with Compact ModuleCarlo Gavazzi has introduced a new three-phase motor soft-starter with electronic motor overload protection, which can replace traditional Star-Delta (Wye-Delta) solutions with a single, compact module. The RSHL Smart provides complete motor starting functionality in a 45mm-wide unit that can be DIN-rail mounted in space-conscious enclosures. Reliability and longevity are guaranteed by an all-electronic low power-consumption design and integrated heat sink. 
Fast acting rectifier for safety brakes with wide mains voltage rangeThe new ROBA-multiswitch, developed for switching safety brakes quickly, is capable of emitting a constantly controlled DC voltage independent of the mains voltage. This means that complex adaptation of magnetic coils to varying input voltages becomes unnecessary. Overexcitation on switch-on ensures that the connected brakes release extremely quickly. Focal Point IP Access Control SystemSecurity and IT work together in the powerful new IP based FOCAL POINT Security Program from Access Specialties International. FOCAL POINT is a simple, effective and scalable program that utilizes IP access control for alarm monitoring, building automation control and distributed intelligence. 
Intertronics and Turbo-Coat - Tack free in 3 minutes and one step ahead of the rest!Conformal coating of electronic assemblies is an often vital protection measure in industries such as automotive, aviation, consumer electronics, domestic appliances and industrial meters and controls – and it is one much under consideration at the present time. Peter Swanson, M.D. at Intertronics explained "there is always great pressure on cycle time for pcb assembly and the cure time of traditional conformal coatings is frequently seen as a bottleneck. Turbo-Coat dries tack-free in 3 minutes and we are delighted therefore that Techspray have again managed to be one step ahead of the pack. Their Turbo-Coat quick dry product is just what is needed to significantly improve efficiency in this area." 
Tegra Multi-Function Digital Metering System Offers New Enclosure OptionsUnder its Crompton Instruments brand, Tyco Electronics has recently released a new Tegra multi-function digital metering system (DMS) in a small DIN 72 and 4-module DIN-rail case for all low and medium voltage switchgear and distribution systems. Benefiting from its compact design and new enclosure options, the Tegra DMS displays up to 57 electrical parameters and complements the Integra series of digital metering systems. To suit user requirements, Tegra DMS includes single-phase, three-phase three-wire and three-phase four-wire capabilities under low voltage with unbalanced loads. 
JAI's new 16-megapixel AM-1600CL and AB-1600CL cameraA series of top-end cameras offering multiple functionalities that combine high image quality with industrial-grade reliability. 
New Compact Voice Coil Driven StageSteinmeyer, Inc. announced a new dynamic high precision, stage, driven by a voice coil linear motor. The application is a proprietary bio-medical device used for cell manipulation and testing. With an overall foot print of just 80 mm wide, 50 mm high and 145 mm long, the compact table weighs just 1 kg. It is available with a choice of two travels, 5 mm or 7 mm. By incorporating a Renishaw linear scale, the stage has a standard resolution of 0.1 µm (micrometer), repeatability of 1 µm, and positioning accuracy of 3 µm. Other specifications are available. Typical speeds of 1 m/s and accelerations of 5 m/s2 are easily achieved. 
Compact soft-starter meets demands of greener heat-pumpsCarlo Gavazzi has introduced a new digital soft-starter providing all the features required for optimal control of single-phase compressors, such as those used in geothermal and similar heat pump installations. Rated up to 25A maximum continuous current for 230VAC, 50Hz motors, the RSBS Compact starter incorporates special control algorithms to limit starting current and on-board diagnostics to ensure reliability for this increasingly popular form of environmentally-friendly heating. 
Low-loss chokes for inverters in rail vehicles – Quiet and resistant against impact and temperatureSMP Sintermetalle Prometheus has introduced a range of chokes for railway applications. Components for use in rail vehicles must meet high expectations: They must be vibration and impact-resistant, withstand high temperatures, fit into small spaces, be resistant against ingress of dust, dirt and water and, when used in passenger coaches, operate with no or little noise. 
Faster, More Economical Fire Alarm Panels IntroducedFire-Lite Alarms has enhanced two of its most popular addressable fire alarm control panels, the MS-9200UDLS and MS-9600UDLS. Both panels offer faster polling speeds and support lower cost wire and annunciation devices. A factory-installed digital alarm communicator with upload/download capabilities coupled with a USB port and new Microsoft® Windows™-based programming tools are additional innovations made to benefit installers. Enhancements were made in response to customer requests without an increase in price to distributors. 
Intertronics moves conformal coating ahead of the gameFirst level defence of electronic assemblies is often a post-assembly dielectric spray used to protect against moisture, bio-hazards and low level mechanical problems. Now Intertronics' sales partner DYMAX Corp have trialled their Dual-Cure 9481 Conformal Coating, showing significant improvements over previously available products. 
Energy-efficient chokes for inverters in wind turbinesTo meet the demand for ever more energy-efficient components for wind turbine installations, SMP has developed choke designs specially for inverters used in wind turbines. Their high energy efficiency is achieved through their compact design and through the use of low-loss materials. SMP's chokes are maintenance-free and have a long lifespan – a significant contribution to reducing the expensive maintenance of wind turbines. 
New Dorman Smith Loadlimiter 63 TP+N Ensures Easy Compliance With Part L2 And IEE 17th EditionTyco Electronics has released its new versatile Dorman Smith Loadlimiter 63 distribution system for commercial and industrial final circuit management applications rated up to 250A. The distribution system provides multiple metering arrangements including single or split metering in either horizontal or vertical configurations. With its new design and a comprehensive range of MCB distribution boards and components, the device easily helps to fulfill UK Building Regulations Part L2 requiring sub-metering of distribution boards for specific applications. 
Industry's FIRST Upload/Download IP Fire CommunicatorFire-Lite Alarms announces the release of IPDACT-2UD, the first fire alarm IP communications module that enables complete upload/download capabilities via any IP connection. The IPDACT-2UD is listed to UL 864 9th Edition standards as compatible with multiple new and legacy varieties of Fire-Lite alarm panels. 
Space Saving the Final FrontierThe repercussion of the meltdown in financial markets continues to be felt around the globe. Devlin Electronics can reveal that the latest area companies are looking to gleam savings from is space. Many reports suggest that companies are slashing their IT spending, Devlin are not seeing this trend being borne out by a drop in sales. They have in fact witnessed growing demand for their exclusively distributed Datalux SpaceSaver keyboard. It would seem companies are looking to make savings on desktops but not necessarily in their pockets. Ethernet Direct Offers A Complete Series of Rhino Embedded ComputersEthernet Direct Corporation offers a complete range of Rhino series Embedded computers to cater the Industrial Automation market. Ethernet applications in the Industrial marketplace are continually evolving. Shifting from traditional IT-based high level communications to real time applications in separate and isolated networks, Ethernet support by local resources is now becoming more important. 
CR123 Battery HolderThe latest addition to Bulgin's large range of battery holders is an open frame style for CR123A size cells. 
Panel Mount Waterproof Ethernet ConnectorsBulgin's successful IP68 Waterproof Ethernet Buccaneer family has been extended with four new panel mount versions. Using the industry standard shielded RJ45 interface, these connectors are now available with PCB and IDC termination. 
The 1012 PhidgetInterfaceKit 0/16/16 now has Built-in Hardware Noise Filtering on Digital InputsPhidgets Inc. announced that the 1012 now has built-in hardware noise filtering on the digital input, to eliminate false triggering from electrical noise. The digital input is first RC filtered by a 15K/100nF node, which rejects noise of higher frequency than 1Khz. This filter generally eliminates the need to shield the digital input from inductive and capacitive coupling likely to occur in wiring harnesses. 
High voltage UL registered braking resistor extends REO's rangeREO has added a high voltage unit to its range of braking resistors. It is ideal for dynamic braking applications involving large frequency converters or as a charging resistor for rail applications. 
Hazardous Area Equipment Protects Workers from Harmful DustA range of hazardous area equipment, including fluorescent emergency lighting units, stop-start pushbuttons, connectors and terminal boxes manufactured by Cooper Crouse-Hinds, is being used on dust containment booths destined for the pharmaceuticals, chemicals and biotech markets. Electrical Equipment for Hazardous Areas: Understanding the X-FactorWhen it comes to sourcing electrical equipment for hazardous areas, end users and contractors have to ensure that apparatus not only meets the appropriate Health & Safety standards, but they also have to make the correct purchasing decisions, based on the cost of ownership of a product, not simply based on price of the apparatus alone. This means considering the related costs of the product throughout its entire lifecycle, including the cost of installation, maintenance, service and repair. Furthermore, the cost of a non-productive shut down in hazardous areas in order to service/repair the failed apparatus, must also be considered. 
Electronic monitoring relays from PilzPilz Automation Technology is launching the PMDsigma range of electronic monitoring relays for measuring voltage, current, temperature, phase sequence, true power and similar variables. Compared with traditional monitoring relays, fewer models in the PMDsigma range are required to cover the same breadth of applications, which simplifies ordering and stockholding for customers. 
Beijer Electronics launches black sun-readable operator panelThe new EXTER Sun Readable from Beijer Electronics, featuring a unique viewing performance, is an important step in the right direction, satisfying the demand for intuitive HMI solutions for outdoor environments. It offers first-class readable displays in all light conditions, essential for complete process management. 
Moeller Electric Ends Contactor Redundancy!The first product of its type, the new Contactor Monitoring Device from Moeller Electric means the expense of using duplicate redundant contactors in motor starters with safety functions can be entirely eliminated. Instead, the same levels of safety can be achieved by using a compact and inexpensive CMD module with each contactor, providing not only large cost savings, but also reducing the amount of space required in the control panel. 
30% off Airwave Wireless Audio and Video Transmission System from LPRSAirwave audio and video wireless connectivity systems available from LPRS are being reduced in price by 30% from June 15th to July 15th 2008. The Airwave AWV367/368 -10dBM system operates at 2.4GHZ and has an indoor range of 30m. Complete with transmitter, receiver, power supplies and SCART connectors, the Airwave system may be set up and configured in minutes. 
Spectra signals safety for industryE2S has developed Spectra to extend its industrial range of visual signalling devices. The B350 and B450 traffic lights are designed to provide status and safety warning in industrial applications such as factories, warehouses and process control systems. 
Safe discharge of stored electricitySeaward has introduced the first instrument of its type for the safe discharge of stored energy in large capacitors and electrically charged equipment. 
Moeller Electric Punches Sticks!Sticks for the best ice lollipops are still made from wood. But making them is a complex task, which is why German lollipop stick manufacturer, Karl Otto Knauf, chose PLCs from Moeller Electric, used in conjunction with the new SmartWire panel wiring system, to control its latest stick-punching machine. 
RiLine60 Busbars - The 60mm system of the futureRittal's new RiLine60 busbar systems available for ratings up to 1600 amps, offer rapid and simple assembly as well as superior safety and individual modularity. 
Moeller Electric Has Time For Everyone!With its latest ranges of compact yet versatile timing relays, Moeller Electric now offers convenient and cost-effective timer options covering virtually every control panel and power distribution application. 
Thermatel® TD2 Level, Flow and interface with one single device suited for SIP/CIP applicationsThe hygienic Thermatel® TD2 switches from Magnetrol International offer level, flow and interface capability in one single device. By setting up the switch differently, the unit can detect level in highly viscous liquids, detect variable or flow/no flow conditions of liquids - gases or detect one liquid layer over another (interface). 
Wireless Comms Capability Added to Programmable Ethernet I/O ModuleA new "add-on" Wi-Fi board, the WA1000, that adds wirelsss communications capability to Tibbo's EM1000 BASIC-programmable Embedded Module has been announced by Focus EDL. The EM1000 is designed to give system board designers to ability connect all I/O components to 1000BaseT Ethernet by simply including the module on the I/O board. TempCovers: The New UL Classified Temporary Panel Cover from Grace Engineered ProductsThe innovators of GracePort® convenience interfaces are continuing to come through on the challenge to provide the best products that increase electrical safety and employee productivity. Grace Engineered Products launched TempCovers, one of the latest and most unique safety devices that will increase productivity, at IEEE Safety Conference in Dallas, Rockwell Automation's Complete Automation on the Move (CAOTM) in Cleveland, and at the St. Louis Electrical Expo in Missouri last week. 
New Vandal-Proof Keypad For Secure SwitchingLorlin Electronics announces the introduction of the KP range of vandal proof metal keypads. Responding to increasing demand for secure and rugged security switching these attractive metal keypads may be used in public and industrial environments for access control, vending machines and kiosks, environmental control and service access. 
Standalone True On-Line UPS Range Provides 1.6 to 6kVAXP Energy Systems Ltd, an XP Group company, announces a significant addition to its industry leading range of uninterruptible power supply systems designed for use in a wide variety of applications where constant, reliable power is an essential requirement. 
Control panels help ready meals producers minimise production downtimeBlock UK and systems integrator MLH Services are helping two producers of ready meals minimise production downtime on their spiral freezer conveying process, using a range of panel-installed electrical components, including three-phase power supplies, EMC filters, inverter drives and motor reactors (chokes). 
Wireless Mesh Networking for Machine Builders and OEMsTechnology company Intelligent Distributed Controls (IDC) have introduced a range of wireless products to enable machine builders and original equipment manufacturers to integrate wireless networking into their machines and systems. 
Lantronix Expands Wireless Portfolio with MatchPort b/g Pro, the Most Secure Embedded 802.11 b/g Networking Module AvailableLantronix, Inc. today announced the industry's most secure embedded 802.11 b/g networking module, the MatchPort® b/g Pro. The latest addition to the MatchPort family of pin/form factor-compatible wired and wireless networking modules, MatchPort b/g Pro is an ideal networking solution for data sensitive, regulatory, and IT-driven applications that demand the safest and most reliable technology such as medical records, financial transactions, and government data. In addition, MatchPort b/g Pro features SmartRoam, a breakthrough technology from Lantronix that provides users a higher degree of reliability and mobility when moving throughout a building, warehouse, or even across campus-wide networks. 
Wireless access point devices enable WLANs in harsh environmental conditions including outdoorsFunkwerk Enterprise Communications (FEC) has announced a series of access point devices designed to enable WLANs to operate under extreme environmental conditions. These can include industrial manufacturing, transportation and outdoor applications such as building to building, where the need to protect against moisture and dust is paramount. The new devices are part of Funkwerk's established range of industrial wireless products designed for networks in harsh environments. 
Mini USB AB connector sealed to IP68This latest addition to Bulgin's Data Buccaneer range of dust and waterproof connectors is a new Mini USB 'AB' style interface in three panel mounted configurations. These three new 'AB' versions offer a choice of panel mounting. The first, PX0456, is front of panel mounting with a flying lead to the rear, terminated with a 6 way 0.1" crimp connector. 
Moeller Electric Goes Into GaragesTo provide a safe, convenient and versatile method of protecting electrical supplies in domestic garages and workshops, Moeller Electric has introduced a new range of compact and competitively priced xBoard garage consumer units. The robust and attractively styled units, that comply fully with the requirements of BS EN 60439-3, feature shrouded busbars, and enclosures with an IP55 or IP65 rating. 
GDS Works With Distec To Supply World’s First 70” Optically Bonded Tft MonitorGlobal Display Solutions (GDS), in association with Distec GmbH, is pleased to announce the availability of the world's first 70" TFT display monitor for the out-of-home (OOH) digital signage market. Using GDS's proprietary G-BOND optical bonding process, the display was recently built and showcased at the Viscom show at Düsseldorf in Germany by digital signage specialist Distec on whose behalf GDS developed this product. With a 70" HD resolution TFT display panel and AR coated laminated glass, this bonded product was manufactured at GDS's state–of-the-art bonding facility in Italy, and was exhibited at the exhibition prior to being shipped to America for field trials with a major advertising company. 
Industrial Ethernet switch with external configuration memoryHARTING has extended its family of industrial Ethernet switches to include a unit with an external configuration memory. The configuration memory is mounted in a standard Han® 3A robust metal housing, and is designed to remain in place if the switch needs to be exchanged during service. It retains all the switch settings so that, when a new switch is connected, it starts up automatically without the need of reconfiguration and start up by a network specialist. 
DSM Announces Miniature Linear Amplifier for Piezoelectric Positioning ApplicationsDSM is pleased to introduce the ultra-compact VF-90 linear piezoelectric amplifier for space-constrained and OEM applications. The product is a new addition to DSM's line of voltage follower linear amplifiers and offers several performance features ideal for driving piezoelectric loads in actuators and stages. The VF-90 is a third-party product compatible with National Instruments' CompactRIO and CompactDAQ modular chassis, thus enabling the use of the amplifier in both open- and closed-loop motion control applications. 
Electro magnets with ejector pins overcome residual magnetismA new range of electro-magnets from Geeplus have been designed with ejector pins to enable them to overcome the problems of residual magnetism occurring when power to the device is switched off. 
Ethernet Module from Focus EDL Features Integral CPU and Four Serial PortsFocus EDL, the leading distributor of components for industrial computing and automation, announces the TiBBO EM1202 basic programmable Ethernet module that will interest designers and systems integrators looking to introduce or expand Ethernet networks in industrial applications. 
Basler provides new replacement for obsolete overcurrent motor protection relays (IAC66K)In continuing to provide the protective relay market with the newest innovations for replacement units, Basler Electric is offering a microprocessor-based BE1-50/51B-230 as an exact "plug and play" replacement for the obsolete General Electric 12IAC66K relay. You can obtain additional details on the BE1-50/51B-230 from the Plug-and-Play features flyer - ttp://www.basler.com/downloads/5051B_230 flyer.pdf |
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