Control Systems

With the digital temperature switches of the ETTN-YTTN range, Baumer’s product segment Process Instrumentation offers robust measuring instruments for temperature control for industrial process management. The devices are made completely of stainless steel and are particularly suitable for the use in severe industrial environments. A special design with a clamp-on sensor enables easy mounting at a pipe with two standard clips. It can measure the temperature of a process without direct contact to the medium.

QuickSilver has added a CAN option to its smallest (2”/52mm x 2.5”/63mm) most cost effective servo motor controller. CAN can be configured for peer-to-peer, master or slave which allows the controllers to share I/O and registers with other CANopen enabled SilverDust controllers or 3rd party CANopen devices (i.e. I/O blocks, encoders, PLCs…). For a multi-axis system, connect several MG-Cs, make one the master and let the others receive motion commands over CAN.

Real-time wireless control is finally a reality with BEI Industrial Encoders’ introduction of Swiftcomm, a wireless interface for encoders. SwiftComm was designed from the ground up for motion control applications, providing an extremely robust wireless signal in real time over a secure network. Unlike other wireless technology such as Wi-Fi, SwiftComm’s fast boot-up and transmission time allow it to seamlessly interface with existing control systems. Simply connect the SwiftComm transmitter to your encoder and the SwiftComm receiver to your control system and apply power. Costly and time-consuming cabling can now be a thing of the past.

The Process Filtration Division of Parker Hannifin has launched a range of bench or wall mounted nitrogen generators for use with sample concentrators and evaporators. The NitroVap-1LV and NitroVap-2LV generators are able to maximise productivity by providing a constant supply of gas, eliminating the downtime associated with conventional supply methods.

Burkert’s new FreeLINE 8645 is a completely decentralised process automation solution with a higher type of protection IP65/IP67, offering all the freedoms of distributed I/O systems without the cost and complexity of installation in control cabinets.

Pilz Automation Technology is launching a new IP67 digital input module for use with SafetyBUS p, the safe, open industrial fieldbus system. This will help to save costs for machine builders and system integrators as it can be installed directly on the machine, thereby avoiding the need for the inputs to be connected inside a control cabinet. Not only can this eliminate the cost of a cabinet, but it also reduces the work involved in planning and installation, which helps to save valuable engineering time.

The Process Filtration Division of Parker Hannifin has launched its latest range of natural gas filtration solutions, developed to improve the efficiency of gas production processes and extend the service life of equipment. Due to their robust design, the ZA-, ZJ- and FFC-Series filters are able to remove contaminants that would quickly impair the performance of conventional filters, considerably reducing maintenance requirements and costs for users.

Magnetrol’s newest PACTwareTM DTM is designed for use with the Eclipse Model 705 with FOUNDATION fieldbusTM communication. Through Magnetrol’s introduction of the free PACTware in 2007, many Eclipse 705 users have discovered its advantages. The actual HART® DTM’s are all certified and tested for full compatibility through dtmINSPECTOR, which is the official test protocol that verifies the compatibility of DTM’s with all FDT related technology.

The Process Filtration Division of Parker Hannifin has launched the latest addition to its range of industrial nitrogen generators, the NitroSource HiFluxx, enabling companies in a wide variety of industries to take control of their nitrogen supply, cutting costs and improving productivity as a result.

Micronor's ENA361 (Hollow Shaft) and ESA361M (Solid Shaft) are extremely rugged, single turn absolute encoders with high resolution (12-bit internal) analog outputs, these units are ideal for industrial automation and process control applications operating in the harshest environments where either 4-20mA or 0-10V outputs are desired.