Control Systems

Ethernet Direct Corporation offers a reliable Ethernet solution for modern day mining using Industrial Power over Ethernet switches complying with IEEE 802.3af standard. These hardened Power over Ethernet devices are engineered for mission critical PoE applications.

Steinmeyer, Inc. announced a new high precision XY linear stage model KT 310 – 210 – DC.

Techniquip is pleased to introduce the CMG series gas flow monitor. This flowmeter is a low cost, compact, high accuracy mass flow meter incorporating Yamatake’s “Micro Flow sensor chip. It accurately measures the mass flow rate corrected to 0oC and 1 atmosphere, with no effect from pressure and temperature.

Techniquip Ltd is pleased to announce the release the Model MCF a dedicated mass flow meter for use in Compressed Air and Nitrogen 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.