Instrumentation & Automation News articles from July 2001

Instrumentation & Automation News archives from July 2001

Vision Sensors.(DVT Corporation)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The LEGEND 500 series vision sensors can measure, count, find features, and compare likeness, communicating to robot controllers, PC-based control systems and many other automation devices. Ethernet connectivity is included for accurate...

Hazardous Computer Workstations.(Automated Control Concepts Incorporated)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The "microOP" series of enclosures offers NEMA 4X-rated stainless steel housings with built-in purge for operation in classified areas. The units also include a 15" or 18" flat panel LCD monitor with a sealed keyboard and pointing device....

I/O System.(input-output system, Opto 22)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... SNAP Ultimate I/O, based on this company's SNAP Ethernet I/O System, delivers new processing, programmability, and connectivity features that bring greater functionality to the I/O level. Now, I/O handling, control functions, Ethernet...

Sensing In The New Millennium.(industry use of sensors)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Smaller, cheaper and lighter weight has been the mantra of sensor users and manufacturers for over two decades. In the '90%, we witnessed the growth of MEMS (silicon microelectromechanical systems) technology in the sensor arena due largely to...

Ultrasonic Level Transmitter: Features Narrow Beam Signals.(Princo Instruments Incorporated)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The SmartSonic L4660 ultrasonic level transmitter features Narrow Beam Technology, making it suitable for even narrow vessels and fumes. In addition, it ignores baffles, uneven side walls, and other obstructions that interfere with other...

Ultrasonic Level Transmitter: For Liquid Levels up to 22 Feet.(Babbit International Incorporated)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The Model LT3000 is designed for sensing liquid levels up to 22 feet, with accuracies up to 1/4". The proprietary circuit ignores false echoes from peripheral obstructions such as pipes or ladders. Self-cleaning transducer face works even with...

Electronic Liquid Level Switch: Has Integrated Resistive Temperature Sensor.(Kavlico Corporation)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The capacitive Electronic Liquid Level Switch with Integral Resistive Temperature Sensor is typically used in a variety of non-conductive liquid applications including but not limited to engine lubricating oil, gasoline and diesel fuels....

Liquid Level Controller: Fail-Safe, Wireless Design.(transmitter from Otek Corporation)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The Model FS-LEVEL transmitter is available as battery operated or ac with battery back up and transmits a "Check-In" signal every minute to the receiver for fail-safe operation. Should the receiver fail to receive it, it will alarm users by...

Fiber Optic Tank Gauging System: Provides Safe & Economical Level Measurement Solution.(Phase Laser Systems Incorporated)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The HP/MD Series fiber optic tank gauging system is designed to provide a safe and economical measurement solution for a wide range of liquid level applications. It consists of a top-mounted, stainless steel-housed, optical sensor head(s); a...

Low Cost Level Sensors Are Ideal For Remote Monitoring.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The advent of the new sensing technology known as Micropower Impulse Radar (MIR) has ushered in a new age in level sensing. This technology, derived from research efforts at Lawrence Livermore Laboratories, has been integrated in several new...

TEST TOOLS: FOR ELECTRICAL-HVAC APPLICATIONS.(from Wavetek Meterman)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... This company has introduced a collection of tools for electrical-HVAC applications. The multi-function test tool introductory kit includes such products as: the DM73A -a pen-shaped meter designed for troubleshooting lighting and production...

TIMER/CLOCK: FOR A VARIETY OF APPLICATIONS.(from Red Lion Controls Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The PAX Timer/Clock (PAXCK) provides a single solution for applications requiring an Elapsed Timer or a Preset Timer. Out of the box, it works as an Elapsed Timer with two separate signal inputs and 23 selectable timing ranges. To use the unit...

OMNI DIRECTIONAL SCANNER: HIGH-SPEED, COMPACT DESIGN.(from SICK, Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The CLX 490 compact, industrial omni directional scanner incorporates automatic focus control, SMART technology, a high scan rate and package training into one unit. The scanner's SMART (SICK's Modular Advanced Recognition Technology) enables...

EXTRA PROTECTION ENCLOSURES: FOR HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS.(from Stahlin Fiberglass Enclosures)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The NightHawk[TM] Extra Protection enclosures product family has been developed for hazardous locations where safety is critical. These enclosures are produced from a specialized, proprietary fiberglass SMC and provide a degree of status...

TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER: FEATURES DUAL-COMPARTMENT ENCLOSURE.(from Moore Industries-International, Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The THZ Smart HART[R] temperature transmitter features a dual-compartment enclosure with an isolation seal that protects the transmitter's electronics from moisture and corrosives brought in through conduit entries. A glass window is built into...

TIMING/COUNTING MODULE: CUSTOMIZABLE DESIGN.(from Entrelec Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The ProgrammaCube[TM] timing/counting module is a new system approach for delivering standard/custom timer and predetermined counter modules. To speed-up delivery time, the modules are pre-manufactured and placed in stock. At this point, the...

SIGNAL TOWERS: FEATURE AUDIBLE ALARM.(from Patlite Corp.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The LME (TRI-Color LED) Series signal tower features an audible alarm. Used to indicate machine status, the tower can provide three indicator colors in a single stack. Choose one TRI-Color module, S1 (red, amber, green), S4 (red, blue, green)...

TURBINE FLOWMETERS: FEATURE SPACE-SAVING DESIGN.(from Sponsler Company)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The Wafer Series precision turbine flowmeters are designed to be a cost-effective means of measuring liquids and gases. Because of its space-saving design, the flowmeter installs between two flanges, allowing for fit in confined spaces. The...

POWER TRANSDUCERS: MONITOR ELECTRICAL LOADS.(from CR Magnetics, Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The CR6200 Series power transducers are specifically designed to monitor electrical loads. Available in different styles to measure single and three phase systems for active or reactive power, they are calibrated for 60 Hz at levels up to 50...

DIGITAL CONTROLLER: WITH AUTOMATIC TRICOLOR LED BARGRAPH.(from OTEK Corp.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The HI-QTBS programmable intelligent controller features 101 segments of semicircular (300) automatic tricolor LED bargraph to indicate process trend with 1% accuracy behind the NEMA 4X (IP65) Lexan overlay. A 7-segment, 6-digit display...

SANITARY PRESSURE SWITCH: 316L STAINLESS STEEL DESIGN.(United Electric Controls Co.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... This company has added a new option to its ONE Series electronic switch product line; a 3-A approved, 316L stainless steel pressure sanitary sensor. Three discrete functions -switch, pressure gauge and transmitter are accomplished with one...

PUSHBUTTONS & SWITCHES: OFFER COLOR-CODED CONTACT BLOCKS.(Automation Direct)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... This company has expanded their line of pushbuttons and switches to include several 22 mm metal models. Flush-mount and extended pushbuttons, and 40 mm operator faces (a standard 22 mm device), are available in six colors. Other models include...

ULTRASONIC SENSOR: FEATURES BACKGROUND SUPPRESSION.(Migatron Corp.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... The RPS-400-6 is a compact, high frequency ultrasonic sensor that has an adjustable two to six inch sensing range with background suppression. It is not affected by changes in target color or material. Capable of detecting vibrating and/or...

"Hybrid" Relay: Offers Best of Both Worlds.(Crouzet Corp.'s RHP series)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... The RHP Series has been tagged a "hybrid" relay because it is one part solid state, one part electro-mechanical, and one part microprocessor. The idea behind it was to eliminate the drawbacks of both solid state and electro-mechanical relays...

Push Buttons & Pilot Lights: For Direct & Remote Operation.(Altech Corp.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... This company has introduced a new line of 22 mm Push Buttons and Pilot Lights used in control circuits for direct and remote operation management. The new line includes push buttons, selector switches, pilot lights and accessories that carry...

Ac Switch: Offers Separate or Parallel Use of 3 Solid State Relays.(HBControls Inc.'s HBC-065 three pole ac switch)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... The HBC-065 three pole ac switch combines three normally open solid state relays in a single package. The unit can be wired as a three pole, single throw relay, when inputs are tied in parallel, or as three isolated single pole, single throw...

Three Switch Alternating Relay: Compact & Economical.(Macromatic Controls L.L.C.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... The Three Switch Alternating Relay combines the functions of a standard Alternating Relay, contactor auxiliary contacts and control relay into one compact and economical product. It saves money in assembly labor, reduces the number of...

Pushbutton Switch: Features Multi-Element LEDs.(NKK Switches Inc.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... The UB2 Series lighted pushbutton is designed for use in applications requiring a compact and brilliantly illuminated switch solution. UL recognized and CSA certified, it features built-in, multi-element LEDs available in red, green, amber,...

Pressure Switches Becoming More Flexible & Reliable.(Turck Inc.'s programmable switches)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... In the past, pressure switches were mostly dedicated units that fulfilled only a single sensing requirement. Today, new models of programmable pressure switches include a variety of options to solve nearly every pressure analysis application....

PORTABLE PLC: FOR TEST LABS.(Omega Engineering's OM-LMPLC I/O controller)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... The OM-LMPLC is a flexible I/O controller that is specifically designed for test labs performing on/off cycling tests such as pneumatic cycling, electronic power cycling and other durability testing. All user interactions occur through the...

MOISTURE ANALYZER: WITH SIMPLE PUSHBUTTON OPERATION.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The Computrac Hydro Pro moisture analyzer is designed to accurately measure moisture levels in liquids and most oils down to 10 ppm (10 micrograms water) on samples up to 5 cc. Results are achieved in as little as three minutes and may be...

SOLID STATE TIMER: WITH EASY-TO-PROGRAM BINARY SWITCH.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The THCU1023E universal voltage, delay on make solid state timer operates at any voltage from 19 to 265 Vac and 10 to 120 Vdc. It features an easy-to-program binary switch which allows the setting of any time period between one and 1023 seconds...

SYSTEM ON MODULE PRODUCTS: CAN BE CUSTOM DESIGNED.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The System On Module (SOM) series of products. bridges the gap between using standard off-the-shelf computing platforms for embedded applications and specialized (custom) computing platforms for large volume ODM products. Based on the concept...

FLOW COMPUTER: PLUG & FLOW DESIGN.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The Nova-Flow flow computer is configurable as a rate indicator/totalizer, batch controller or mass flow computer through the use of a system architecture previously seen only on more sophisticated and costly devices. For more advanced...

COLOR SMART CAMERA: FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... This company now offers the ESPRI-C smart color solution for its VC65/C color industrial smart camera. When coupled with the ESPRI-C, the VC65/C becomes a powerful stand-alone color vision system that can be utilized in a variety of...

DIGITAL INDICATOR: MULTI-INPUT.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The SD16 is a multi-input digital indicator that can be ordered as either built-in thermocouple, RTD and voltage ranges or scaleable 4-2MADC. The faceplate is dust and drip proof (IP66), while the display is oversized (0.79" H). It has CE...

SINGLE BOARD COMPUTER: ETHERNET ENABLED.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The BL2000 series is a single board computer with Ethernet connectivity designed for the OEM market. Standard features include up to 28 digital I/O (including 5 or 7 dual-purpose A/D inputs), 4 RS232/485 serial ports, 22 MHz microprocessor, 128...

CONTROLLER & HMI PANEL: WITH 5.7" LCD DISPLAY.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The PP21/41 Power Panel is an all-in-one combination of compact programmable controller and HMI panel that is designed for integrated low-cost machine control and operator interface. It features a PLC CPU with 700 KB SRAM and 1.2 MB Flash-PROM....

NETWORK ANALYZERS: WITH ABILITY TO VIEW ALL FRAME TYPES.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The ARC Detect[R] ARCNET network analyzers allow engineers to capture and decode low-level messages that controllers use to initiate and control a packet transmission. They provide the ability to view all frame types including invitations to...

Variable Capacitance Accelerometer: Economical & Rugged.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The ENDEVCO[R] Model 7596 VALULINE[TM] accelerometer family is a low cost solution to low-level, low frequency measurements. It has many of the same features of the rugged 7290A MICROTRON[R] making it suitable for applications where tight...

Accelerometer: Features Low Impedance & Fast Turn-on Time.(Omega Engineering Inc.'s OMEGA[R] ACC101)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... The OMEGA[R] ACC101 accelerometer is a durable yet low-cost device. It is constructed of high strength aluminum and uses dependable components used in higher priced accelerometers. Rated output is 100 mV/g nominal with a frequency range of 3 Hz...

Accelerometer Calibration System: Back-to-Back Design.(Dytran Instruments Inc.'s Model 3120BK)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... The Model 3120BK is a complete reference accelerometer kit containing a double ended 10 mV/g accelerometer (Model 3120B), a matching current source power unit (Model 4119B), cables, mounting studs and a carrying/storage case. A special feature...

Integrated Accelerometer: Rugged, Industrial Design.(Columbia Research Laboratories Inc.'s Model 966 Piezoelectric accelerometer)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... The Model 966 Piezoelectric Accelerometer is designed for the measurement of high frequency (2 Hz to 10 kHz), moderate to high level shock and vibration (vibration to 1000 g max./shock to 2000 g max.). It incorporates a hybrid electronic...

Shock Monitor: Battery-Powered.(Instrumented Sensor Technology Inc.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... The g-WIZ[R] battery-powered shock monitor features a 10-year battery life and available 10-year calibration cycle. This solid-state shock monitor captures the highest peak acceleration, date and time of the most severe impact it experiences....

The Advantages of Accelerometers.(Mike Insalaco of Kistler Instrument Corp. discusses)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
July 1, 2001... Accelerometers prevail in the dynamic measurement industry due to their inherent installation simplicity. Motion, vibration, or shock events are acquired and can be converted into velocity or displacement. This inertial based measurement relies...

Terminal Block: Requires No Tools a Reduces Labor.(Tyco Electronics Corp.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... The PIVOT BLOCK terminal block does not require tools or wire stripping to terminate wires. The product uses insulation displacement contacts (IDC) which eliminate the need for wire stripping and crimping. Furthermore, the tool-less design...

Spring Pressure Terminal Block: Exceeds 2 AWG Conductor Size.(WAGO Corp.'s Series 285 Power Clamp)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... The Series 285 Power Clamp spring pressure terminal block exceeds the 2 AWG conductor size, making it a suitable choice for medium voltage power panels and large conductor control panels. It uses coil spring technology that allows for...

Ethernet Interconnection System: For Industrial Environments.(Lumberg Inc.'s etherMate Interconnection System)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... The etherMate[TM] Interconnection System is capable of communicating on shielded and unshielded cables and is designed to operate according to 10Base-T (10 Mb/s) or 100Base-T (100 MB/s) specifications. The connectors are a more practical...

Installation System: Creates Quick Electrical Installations.(Ensto)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... The EnstoNet Installation System is a method for creating electrical installations in situations where the work must be completed quickly or the installation needs to be flexible, easy to change and reinstall. The coupler system is based on...

Distribution Blocks: Can Provide 22 Outputs.(Altech Corp.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... The Compact CDB Distribution Blocks eliminate the need for individual internal or external jumper configurations, offering a cost effective solution to jumpering multiple connections. Models are capable of providing 22 outputs. Terminal pitch...

Trends in Connections.(from Phoenix Contact Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Look for Industrial Connectors to continue to incorporate functions such as Ethernet, pneumatics, coax and fiber optic connections into the product. IP67-rated connectors made of plastic will also be in high demand as control continues to...

CONTROLLER: FOR MACHINE LEVEL CONTROL.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The Allen-Bradley CompactLogix[TM] 5330 controller features a small, modular size, 1769 Compact I/O and the ability to provide cost-effective machine level control. With its additional memory, I/O capability and a second serial port, the 5330...

ELECTRONIC PRESSURE INSTRUMENT: FOR SAFETY INSTRUMENTED SYSTEMS.
July 1, 2001... The SGT[R] Electronic Pressure Instrument (Patent Pending) is a multi-function field sensor that provides two relays, local indication and a 4-20 mA analog output. Designed for use in Class 1, Div 2 hazardous locations, it features fast...

FREQUENCY HOPPING RADIO: WITH INTEGRATED I/O.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The HopLink HS-900 spread-spectrum frequency hopping radio with integrated I/O is designed to seamlessly bridge the costly communications gap between sensors, switches, alarms and PLCs. A single device carries one 4-20 mA current loop and two...

SINGLE BOARD COMPUTER: WITH DUAL SOCKET 370 ARCHITECTURE.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The SBC8179VE single board computer is a dual PIII-based FC-PGA PICMG card with VGA and Ethernet. Featuring dual Socket 370 architecture and a 100 MHz Bus clock, this industrial-strength SBC with an Intel[R] 440BX chipset supports up to 800 MHz...

LCD OPERATOR TERMINAL: DIRECTLY CONNECTS TO PLCS & DRIVES.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The CIMREX 69 operator terminal features a backlit 256-color graphic touch LCD display that gives the operator an effective control and overview of the whole process. It can be directly connected to the market's leading makes of PLCs and...

PC-Based Control Software: With New Enhancements.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... IOWorks 3.2 is the latest version of this company's PC-based control software. This open architecture product allows users to design, create, test and run application programs for controlling processes faster than ever before. It provides an...

Process Software Modules: Optimize Manufacturing Processes.(from Rockwell Automation)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... This company has announced the integration of five process software modules into the RSBizWare[TM] family. These open, configurable modules provide flexible, modular solutions designed to tightly integrate plant floor processes with top floor...

Development Software: For Industrial Automation Programs.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... SoftWIRE 2.1 simplifies application development for industrial automation software programs. Users can quickly automate, accelerate and communicate PC-based tests and results without having to write any code. This product seamlessly integrates...

Automation Software: With Language Switching Capabilities.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... This company has announced the introduction of language-switching capabilities with the release of its GENESIS32 V. 6.1 software. Supported by Windows NT and Windows 2000, language-switching capabilities are available in the graphical displays,...

Data Collection Software: For Rockwell PLCs.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... WebDock DataPort is a data collection software package that features standard Microsoft database connectivity for collecting data from Rockwell's Allen-Bradley PLC and SLC controllers. Communicating through industry standard RSLinx software, up...

SURGE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM: FOR CRITICAL APPLICATIONS.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The Model SDX high-performance series design TVSS is designed for the most critical applications. It incorporates model-specific inductive elements placed between the modular hybrid TVSS circuits. The inductive elements reduce the impact of a...

WIRE & PROBE SEALS: AVAILABLE IN 316L STAINLESS STEEL.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... This company's line of wire and probe adjustable soft-seal fittings (single and multiple) is now available in 316L stainless steel material. Combined with sealant material provided by this company, these stainless steel feedthroughs are...

GRAPHIC LCD MODULE: FEATURES CUSTOMIZABLE KEYPAD.(liquid crystal display from Densitron Corp.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The VP4546 Versapanel is a 160 x 80 graphic LCD module with array LED backlight and transmissive polarization for easy readability in low to moderate ambient lighting conditions. The graphic display is integrated with a customizable keypad with...

FLOWMETER & CONTROL DEVICE: EQUIPPED WITH HART PROTOCOL.(from Brooks Instrument)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The Quantim[TM] Coriolis-based direct mass flowmeter and control device for low-flow applications is equipped with a HART protocol feature. It promotes easy communication with virtually all types of process equipment having 4-20 mA analog I/O....

HOUSINGS: FOR HAND HELD CONTROL UNITS.(from Rose+Bopla Enclosures)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Providing an interface between man and machine, these housings offer versatile design possibilities for hand held control units. The bodies of the housings are manufactured from PVC extrusion, making varying lengths possible. The yellow end...

INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS: FOR A VARIETY OF APPLICATIONS.(from Norstat Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... This company offers a wide range of low-cost to high-performance Industrial PCs with 12.1" to 18" TFT color touch screens and standard Intel Celeron 433 MHz or Intel Pentium III 700 MHz processors. Options include front side function keys and...

Ethernet-Enabled Graphic Terminal With Object-Based Programming.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The QTERM-G70 is a new Ethernet-enabled graphic terminal from QSI Corp., Salt Lake City, Utah, and features a new BASIC-Like, object-based programming language called Qlarity[TM]. Basically, The QTERM-G70 terminal features a QVGA (320x240...

RTD SIGNAL CONDITIONERS: HOUSED IN DIN RAIL MOUNT ENCLOSURES.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The 8940, 8941 and 8942 RTD to 0-10 Volts signal conditioners work with a Platinum 100 Ohm, 500 Ohm and 1000 Ohm RTD respectively. The temperature range for all three models is -50 [degrees] C to +450 [degrees] C. Each model is housed in a...

ENCODER TESTER: IN DIN RAIL MOUNTABLE PACKAGE.(from BEI Sensors and Systems Co.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... This easy-to-use encoder tester utilizes an industry standard DIN rail mountable package. The simple design and mounting make it suitable for motor test and repair facilities. It can accept inputs from any incremental optical encoder and...

FLAT PANEL COMPUTER: FOR MOBILE APPLICATIONS.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The PT-8400 ruggedized flat panel computer is designed for mobile applications. It has Pentium class CPU power (up to 266 MHz) in a fully sealed NEMA 12 (IP54) case about the size of a lunch box. The 8.4" color TFT LCD provides full VGA...

RACKMOUNT COMPUTER: FOR DEMANDING APPLICATIONS.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The E-PLATFORM rackmount computer uses a 1/2-sized single board computer and extends computing applications with two PCI slot risers into a 1U high box. It can serve as an intelligent router, switch, firewall, gateway, thin-server,...

UNIVERSAL ENCODER: WITH THREE MOUNTING OPTIONS.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The M3 universal encoder is designed to fit all motor frame sizes and has three mounting options: solid shaft foot mounted; solid shaft face mounted; or hollow shaft mounted on shafts up to 2.375" diameter. It does not require any special tools...

ANALOG INDUCTIVE PROX: WITH 3 PROGRAMMABLE SWITCHPOINTS.(from Balluff, Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The triple-switchpoint Ultralinear[TM] analog inductive prox combines three-prox functionality with a single M18 tubular housing style. It provides three programmable switchpoints that can be set up anywhere along its 1 to 5 mm sensing range,...

POSITION TRANSDUCER: MATES WITH STEGMANN ENCODERS.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The PT5600 industrial-grade, medium-range, cable-extension position transducer mates with Stegmann multi-turn absolute encoders that support Interbus, Profibus and DeviceNet. It typically provides position feedback for hydraulic cylinders with...

BRUSHLESS TORQUE MOTORS: FEATURE SLOTLESS ROTOR DESIGN.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The BMS Series dc brushless torque motors utilize a slotless rotor design for a high level of velocity smoothness and control. Available in standard NEMA frame sizes, they feature rare-earth neodymiumiron-boron magnets and a high pole-count...

COMPUTER KEYBOARD: FEATURES COMPRESSED ROW SPACING.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The OIX 2000 compact keyboard saves up to 60% of the space require by standard 101- or 102-key keyboards, without any loss of functionality. A tough industrial version is suitable for harsh environments such as factory floors. The keyboard...

Plug 'N Play Connectivity Solutions for 4-20mA Analog And Hart-Based Instruments.(from Turck Inc.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... TURCK Inc., Minneapolis, MN has announced wire consolidation for 4-20mA analog and HART-compatible devices. Plug and play simplicity has long been the standard in discrete industrial applications, while until now hard wiring has been the...

TIMERS: FEATURE COMPACT, DIN-STYLE PACKAGE.(from AMETEK Inc.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... The Series DMM timers offer versatility that can reduce the number of different units, which must be stocked to meet multiple timing requirements. These units can function as a delay-on-make, delay-on-break, single-shot, interval or repeat...

OPERATOR INTERFACES: FOR HAZARDOUS AREAS.(Daisy Data Inc. products)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... This line of FM-approved flat panel operator interfaces is designed for use in hazardous areas. They are available in a wide variety of configurations, either as a stand-alone display or with an integrated PC. Both versions are offered with or...

PHOTOELECTRIC & PROXIMITY SENSORS: EXTEND CURRENT OFFERING.(Automationdirect.com)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... EXTEND CURRENT OFFERING This company has expanded their sensors product line to include several 5 mm and 18 mm round and rectangular photoelectric sensors, as well as proximity sensors that range in size from 3 mm to 30 mm. The 5 mm,...

INDUSTRIAL TOUCHMONITOR: PANEL MOUNT.(Entuitive 1566L from Elo TouchSystems Inc.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... The Entuitive 1566L 15" LCD industrial panel mount touchmonitor is designed as an operator interface for use in applications such as process control, manufacturing monitoring systems, production automation and clean room and manufacturing...

RF WIRELESS INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEM: MEASURES & TRANSMITS TEMPERATURE DATA.(from Endevco Corp.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... The Model 5860 MicroWIS[TM] RF wireless data acquisition network measures and transmits temperature data via a wireless link to a receiver plugged into the RS232 port of a PC. Up to 32 Model 5010 wireless temperature transmitter units can be...

COMPACT MOTHERBOARD: ALL-IN-ONE DESIGN.(MBM-865VA from Formosa USA Inc.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2001... The MBM-865VA is a high-performance all-in-one single board computer in a compact package. Based on the latest VIA PM-133 chipset, it offers Pentium[R] III-level performance by supporting Intel Socket 370 Pentium[R] III or Celeron[R] processor...