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Festo offers 24-hour delivery of new ultra-compact precision electric actuators

Festo offers 24-hour delivery of new ultra-compact precision electric actuators

Festo has launched an extensive new range of ultra-compact precision electric actuators that can be ordered via the web from its on-line shop. This means that machine designers and builders can now take delivery of positioning actuators offering ±10 micron repeatability within 24 hours of placing their order. Downloadable PC-based software for dimensioning electromechanical linear axes and electric motors, backed by native CAD models of the actuators, further helps users accelerate design-in and machine build.

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Components for solar power inverters

Components for solar power inverters

SMP Sintermetalle Prometheus (SMP) is presenting chokes for inverters in photovoltaic systems at this year's Intersolar trade show in Munich this June. These inductive components feature low losses, very low stray fields and a highly compact design, which significantly increases the chokes' – and therefore the inverters' – energy efficiency. SMP uses core materials made of powder composites with low magnetostriction that have been purpose-designed specifically for this application.

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TRUMPower’s Medical Grade Power Adapters Offer High Power of 180W

TRUMPower’s Medical Grade Power Adapters Offer High Power of 180W

Tumbler Technologies + TRUMPower introduces the TMP180 series of medical grade AC/DC desktop power adapters, which has both class I and class II insulation. Offering high power of 180W, the TMP180 series is an addition to the TMP150 series of 150W class I and class II medical power adapters that the company has.

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Single phase earth leakage protection units from FDB Electrical

Single phase earth leakage protection units from FDB Electrical

Make industrial installations simple and robust with the FDB 12 series of IP65 housed single phase earth leakage protection units.

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Components and Solutions for Medical Technology

Components and Solutions for Medical Technology

SCHURTER is a leading innovator, manufacturer and distributor of fuses, connectors, circuit breakers, input systems and EMC products. The company focus is on components and systems ensuring the clean and safe supply of power and ease of use of medical equipment according to IEC 60950 or 60601-1.

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Aaxeon Releases New Bluetooth to RS-232 Converter

Aaxeon Releases New Bluetooth to RS-232 Converter

Aaxeon is proud to announce the release of our new Airolinx BTS-1000A Bluetooth to RS-232 Converter. The BTS-1000A is Bluetooth 2.0 Class I certified and allows any device with a RS-232 port to communicate wirelessly. No software installation is needed and no change in your existing system is required. The BTS-1000A can be used in any application that uses a RS-232 cable. Moreover, the BTS-1000A can also communicate with other Bluetooth Devices such as USB Dongles.

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Fully equipped Termisafe provides quick installation

Fully equipped Termisafe provides quick installation

Hylec-APL, specialist supplier of electrical and electronic components, is launching a new surface mount junction box supplied complete with terminal block, designed to provide convenience and safety for in-line connections. The compact enclosure is supplied with a 3 pole terminal block and all the necessary screws and fixing hardware necessary to create a quick & safe connection.

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Revised WEEEE Rules Published

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills announce the publication of revised Regulations under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) legislation.

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Orion Fans’ High Performance Fans Provide Optimal Airflow In Telecom, Networking Equipment

Orion Fans’ High Performance Fans Provide Optimal Airflow In Telecom, Networking Equipment

Orion Fans, manufacturer of standard and custom AC and DC fans, now offers a family of high performance DC fans for electronic enclosures, telecommunications and networking equipment.

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Integral valve design brings outstanding space saving manifold solutions

Integral valve design brings outstanding space saving manifold solutions

Following Electronic and Semiconductor Industry requests for a compact manifold unit with integral 3-port solenoid valves, world leaders in pneumatics, SMC have answered the challenge with their new Series VV100 Integrated Manifold Unit. Designed specifically with space-saving and ease-of-use in mind, SMC´s R&D engineers have cleverly integrated two single 3-port solenoid valves into each manifold valve station thereby reducing the unit's overall dimension.

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Hi-Speed DM37 deformable mirror

Hi-Speed DM37 deformable mirror

The entry-level Hi-Speed DM37 features all the unique performances of the Hi-Speed Series within a compact size (7.5mm): low surface error, large stroke (more than +/- 35µm for astigmatism and focus wavefront correction), low non linearity errors (<3%), fast settling time (1ms at +/- 5%) and an excellent optical silver protected coating.

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Mobile combi-device for greater flexibility

Mobile combi-device for greater flexibility

In the logistics chain, there are an increasing number of interfaces and transitions between various identification technologies. Practicable solutions that link these technologies to one another and meet the requirements of the applications are, thus, all the more important.

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Low Power Loss Lighting Controller From STEMMER IMAGING

Low Power Loss Lighting Controller From STEMMER IMAGING

The new RT Series of lighting controllers from Gardasoft use 'SafePower' - a new technology that adjusts the output voltage to the lighting system separately from the input voltage.

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‘i-switch’ load-break isolators - affordable new range from Craig and Derricott

‘i-switch’ load-break isolators - affordable new range from Craig and Derricott

Craig & Derricott launch their new range of isolation equipment, branded "i-switch", the range incorporates many innovative features covering safety, performance and installation.

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New additions to the I-Switch range unveiled by Craig & Derricott

New additions to the I-Switch range unveiled by Craig & Derricott

Craig & Derricott are set to exceed the expectations of customers by releasing the next phase of their new Isolation equipment range. Following the highly successful launch of new plastic, steel and stainless steel products, Craig & Derricott have further developed the I-Switch range to include enhanced versions of their die-cast, sheet metal, ATEX and fire rated equipment up to 1000A rating.

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How to Select the Appropriate Basler Electric BE1-50/51B Model

Basler's latest Application Note PC-5051B02, explains how to select the appropriate BE1-50/51B model for IAC or CO replacement.

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Heavy duty electrical protection from FDB

Heavy duty electrical protection from FDB

Heavy duty electrical protection is a speciality of FDB Electrical who have recently announced their IP65 rated FDB 19 series for applications throughout industry from construction sites, mines and quarries, to the protection of stage lighting systems where thyristor spikes can trip conventional RCD's.

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ESS22-T - New rail-mounted double-pole electronic circuit breaker

E-T-A Circuit Breakers has introduced a new rail-mounted electronic circuit breaker, the E-T-A . Compliant with the machinery safety standard EN60204-1 and particularly useful in process control, the steel industry and power plant technology, it offers selective disconnection and double-pole physical isolation of loads, only disconnecting faulty load circuits in the event of an overload or short circuit.

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Flex Series GF506R - New Special Hazards Fire Alarm Releasing Panels

Flex Series GF506R - New Special Hazards Fire Alarm Releasing Panels

Gamewell-FCI by Honeywell has expanded its Flex Series of conventional products with the addition of two fire alarm releasing panels designed to offer flexible control of single and dual-hazard agent-based suppression or deluge systems. Ideal for high-risk, high-value environments, both panels are listed to UL/ANSI-864 Ninth Edition standards for provision of stand-alone or supplemental fire protection and releasing control.

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ACS-2663 - Rugged, fanless, Intel Atom based embedded system has dual Gigabit Ethernet

ACS-2663 - Rugged, fanless, Intel Atom based embedded system has dual Gigabit Ethernet

A new, low power, fanless computing platform from Datasound Laboratories is designed to withstand the rigours of industrial applications while providing extensive computer power.

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New Smart Relay Provides Better Protection & Easier Fault Finding/Logging On Motor Control Centres With Networking

New Smart Relay Provides Better Protection & Easier Fault Finding/Logging On Motor Control Centres With Networking

WEG's new SRW01 smart relay is a state-of-the-art low voltage, electric motor management system designed to provide greater protection and quick and easy fault identification on motor control centres (MCC) that have networking communication capabilities. A flexible modular device that is easily expandable, the SRW01 delivers reductions in motor control hardware and control wiring, while providing improved operator safety and the facility for fast and precise identification and recording of system faults.

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Cable installation, with EMC shielding and grounding, simplified

Cable installation, with EMC shielding and grounding, simplified

Recent introductions to the icotek range of cable entry products, as available from M Buttkereit Ltd, include EMC shielding products, and split conduits which are suitable for even retro fitting of pre-terminated cables.

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Orchid Technologies Designs a Cockpit Communications System

Orchid Technologies Designs a Cockpit Communications System

Orchid Technologies Engineering and Consulting successfully completes a multi-channel data logging cockpit communications system. The Marvell PXA270 ARM-based processor, data logger permits post-flight review and analysis.

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250A Airfield Power Distribution from FDB Electrical

250A Airfield Power Distribution from FDB Electrical

Mains power distribution across outlying areas of military and civil airfields poses its own specific problems of environmental, security and electrical protection for maintenance personnel - problems which fortunately the specialists at FDB Electrical are experienced at solving. The need for maintenance crews to get significant amounts of electrical power to outlying areas with safety requires both a high quality housing and a well designed electrical protection system. FDB have found that these requirements are ideally met by their stainless steel power cubicles, either in standard or custom configurations.

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Peelable masks, conformal coatings and wire tacking materials now cured at low temperature

Peelable masks, conformal coatings and wire tacking materials now cured at low temperature

Intertronics has announced a new low temperature conformal coating repair, peelable masking, and wire-tacking electronic materials - now made easier and quicker with the new DYMAX BlueWave LED visible light, high-intensity spot-curing system. This low temperature spot curing system works in seconds and promises to significantly shorten process times in production and rework, by virtue of its speed of operation, as well as reduced calibration/ maintenance time compared to conventional equipment.

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Power Electronics Releases New Version of SinuMEC for Improved Motor Efficiency in Industry

Power Electronics Systems (2006) Ltd announce today the availability of the SinuMEC Version 3. This new version of the Sinusoidal Motor Efficiency Controller uses the patented sinusoidal technology to add additional improvements that increase the efficiency of variable load motors running at constant speeds.

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New Hermetic Fiber Optic Bulkhead Feedthru for Souriau 38999 ELIO Connectors

Engineers designing electronic components that must operate reliably in harsh environments can now leverage the increased performance of fiber optic technology, following the release of PA&E's new hermetic fiber optic bulkhead feedthru for the Souriau ELIO 38999 fiber optic connector line. This new, lightweight interconnect solution allows engineers to take advantage of fiber optics in applications where that technology was once unworkable due to hermetic requirements. And, it delivers truly hermetic performance at a significant (up to 60%) weight savings when compared to stainless steel alternatives.

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New Robust Wireless Operator P/B Station Eliminates Needs For External Power And Cabling In Manufacturing Processes

New Robust Wireless Operator P/B Station Eliminates Needs For External Power And Cabling In Manufacturing Processes

IDC's new ZB113 wireless push button station has been designed as a robust operator station typically for use in manufacturing processes, for parts calling, Andon paging, supervisor calling, forklift paging, alarms and many more. A programmable device, the ZB113 is battery powered and operates via wireless communication, removing the need for an external power supply or separate control cables. Its extremely low power consumption enables the unit to operate for years, without the need to replace batteries in most applications.

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Energy-efficient chokes for inverters in wind turbines

Energy-efficient chokes for inverters in wind turbines

SMP Sintermetalle Prometheus introduces chokes for inverters in wind turbines. These inductive components feature low losses, very low stray fields, a highly compact design, and energy efficiency for the power inverters based on these chokes. SMP uses core materials made of powder composites that are specifically engineered for each individual application.

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congatec Introduces New Low-Cost, Low-Power ETX/XTX Module

congatec Introduces New Low-Cost, Low-Power ETX/XTX Module

congatec 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.

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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

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Versatility abounds with the new Phantom v640 From Vision Research and Adept

Versatility abounds with the new Phantom v640 From Vision Research and Adept

Vision Research introduce the Phantom v640 CineMag camera providing maximum detail at ultra high-speed: 2500x1600pixels @ 1400fps

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New Fully Assembled Metered Dorman Smith Distribution Boards Offer Flexibility And Convenience To Comply With Part L2 Regulations

New Fully Assembled Metered Dorman Smith Distribution Boards Offer Flexibility And Convenience To Comply With Part L2 Regulations

To 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.

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3-Phase Soft-Starter Replaces Star-Delta with Compact Module

3-Phase Soft-Starter Replaces Star-Delta with Compact Module

Carlo 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.

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Fast acting rectifier for safety brakes with wide mains voltage range

Fast acting rectifier for safety brakes with wide mains voltage range

The 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.

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Focal Point IP Access Control System

Security 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.

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Intertronics and Turbo-Coat - Tack free in 3 minutes and one step ahead of the rest!

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."

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Tegra Multi-Function Digital Metering System Offers New Enclosure Options

Tegra Multi-Function Digital Metering System Offers New Enclosure Options

Under 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.

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JAI's new 16-megapixel AM-1600CL and AB-1600CL camera

JAI's new 16-megapixel AM-1600CL and AB-1600CL camera

A series of top-end cameras offering multiple functionalities that combine high image quality with industrial-grade reliability.

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New Compact Voice Coil Driven Stage

New Compact Voice Coil Driven Stage

Steinmeyer, 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.

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Compact soft-starter meets demands of greener heat-pumps

Compact soft-starter meets demands of greener heat-pumps

Carlo 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.

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Low-loss chokes for inverters in rail vehicles – Quiet and resistant against impact and temperature

Low-loss chokes for inverters in rail vehicles – Quiet and resistant against impact and temperature

SMP 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.

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Faster, More Economical Fire Alarm Panels Introduced

Faster, More Economical Fire Alarm Panels Introduced

Fire-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.

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Intertronics moves conformal coating ahead of the game

Intertronics moves conformal coating ahead of the game

First 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.

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Energy-efficient chokes for inverters in wind turbines

Energy-efficient chokes for inverters in wind turbines

To 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.

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New Dorman Smith Loadlimiter 63 TP+N Ensures Easy Compliance With  Part L2 And IEE 17th Edition

New Dorman Smith Loadlimiter 63 TP+N Ensures Easy Compliance With Part L2 And IEE 17th Edition

Tyco 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.

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Industry's FIRST Upload/Download IP Fire Communicator

Industry's FIRST Upload/Download IP Fire Communicator

Fire-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.

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Space Saving the Final Frontier

Space Saving the Final Frontier

The 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.

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Ethernet Direct Offers A Complete Series of Rhino Embedded Computers

Ethernet 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.

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CR123 Battery Holder

CR123 Battery Holder

The latest addition to Bulgin's large range of battery holders is an open frame style for CR123A size cells.

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Panel Mount Waterproof Ethernet Connectors

Panel Mount Waterproof Ethernet Connectors

Bulgin'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.

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The 1012 PhidgetInterfaceKit 0/16/16 now has Built-in Hardware Noise Filtering on Digital Inputs

The 1012 PhidgetInterfaceKit 0/16/16 now has Built-in Hardware Noise Filtering on Digital Inputs

Phidgets 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.

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High voltage UL registered braking resistor extends REO's range

High voltage UL registered braking resistor extends REO's range

REO 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.

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Hazardous Area Equipment Protects Workers from Harmful Dust

Hazardous Area Equipment Protects Workers from Harmful Dust

A 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.

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Electrical Equipment for Hazardous Areas: Understanding the X-Factor

When 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.

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Electronic monitoring relays from Pilz

Electronic monitoring relays from Pilz

Pilz 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.

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Beijer Electronics launches black sun-readable operator panel

Beijer Electronics launches black sun-readable operator panel

The 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.

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Moeller Electric Ends Contactor Redundancy!

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.

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30% off Airwave Wireless Audio and Video Transmission System from LPRS

30% off Airwave Wireless Audio and Video Transmission System from LPRS

Airwave 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.

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Spectra signals safety for industry

Spectra signals safety for industry

E2S 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.

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Safe discharge of stored electricity

Safe discharge of stored electricity

Seaward has introduced the first instrument of its type for the safe discharge of stored energy in large capacitors and electrically charged equipment.

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Moeller Electric Punches Sticks!

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.

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RiLine60 Busbars - The 60mm system of the future

RiLine60 Busbars - The 60mm system of the future

Rittal'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.

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Moeller Electric Has Time For Everyone!

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.

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Thermatel® TD2 Level, Flow and interface with one single device suited for SIP/CIP applications

Thermatel® TD2 Level, Flow and interface with one single device suited for SIP/CIP applications

The 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).

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Wireless Comms Capability Added to Programmable Ethernet  I/O Module

Wireless Comms Capability Added to Programmable Ethernet I/O Module

A 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.

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TempCovers: The New UL Classified Temporary Panel Cover from Grace Engineered Products

The 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.

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New Vandal-Proof Keypad For Secure Switching

New Vandal-Proof Keypad For Secure Switching

Lorlin 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.

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Standalone True On-Line UPS Range Provides 1.6 to 6kVA

Standalone True On-Line UPS Range Provides 1.6 to 6kVA

XP 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.

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Control panels help ready meals producers minimise production downtime

Control panels help ready meals producers minimise production downtime

Block 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).

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Wireless Mesh Networking for Machine Builders and OEMs

Wireless Mesh Networking for Machine Builders and OEMs

Technology 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.

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Lantronix Expands Wireless Portfolio with MatchPort b/g Pro, the Most Secure Embedded 802.11 b/g Networking Module Available

Lantronix Expands Wireless Portfolio with MatchPort b/g Pro, the Most Secure Embedded 802.11 b/g Networking Module Available

Lantronix, 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.

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Wireless access point devices enable WLANs in harsh environmental conditions including outdoors

Wireless access point devices enable WLANs in harsh environmental conditions including outdoors

Funkwerk 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.

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Mini USB AB connector sealed to IP68

Mini USB AB connector sealed to IP68

This 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.

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Moeller Electric Goes Into Garages

Moeller Electric Goes Into Garages

To 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.

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GDS Works With Distec To Supply World’s First 70” Optically Bonded Tft Monitor

GDS Works With Distec To Supply World’s First 70” Optically Bonded Tft Monitor

Global 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.

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Industrial Ethernet switch with external configuration memory

Industrial Ethernet switch with external configuration memory

HARTING 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.

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DSM Announces Miniature Linear Amplifier for Piezoelectric Positioning Applications

DSM Announces Miniature Linear Amplifier for Piezoelectric Positioning Applications

DSM 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.

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Electro magnets with ejector pins overcome residual magnetism

Electro magnets with ejector pins overcome residual magnetism

A 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.

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Ethernet Module from Focus EDL Features Integral CPU and Four Serial Ports

Ethernet Module from Focus EDL Features Integral CPU and Four Serial Ports

Focus 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.

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Basler provides new replacement for obsolete overcurrent motor protection relays (IAC66K)

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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