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Robust 17” Touch-screen HMI Terminal for advanced visualisation A comfortable design and a robust housing do not have to be a contradiction anymore. The new 17” Touch-screen HMI terminal made by Schleicher Electronic is equipped with a IP 65 housing made of brush-finished stainless steel and can thus be used even in demanding environmental conditions. It combines brilliant visualisation with excellent functionality: Powerful TFT SXGA Color Display 1280 x 1024 – operating panel with background-illuminated switches – 2-channel emergency stop switch – key switch – 2 x USB Host socket - CANopen and DVI interfaces as standard, other interfaces as option. The switches on the operating panel may be arranged according to customer requirements. Further options like protective coating, individual painting, logo or front foil allow additional customisation. Schleicher Electronic GmbH & Co. KG Request FREE information (Ref. 30152)

Sensors, automation components, systems, drives all-round service and expertise Gefran SpA Request FREE information (Ref. 25977)

High Quality Cameras USB CMOS, USB CCD, FireWire CCD, GIGE CCD - mono, color and bayer The Imaging Source Europe GmbH Request FREE information (Ref. 26767)

AC500 Programmable Logic Controller based on a common automation platform with large communication capacity ABB France Div Produits Automation Request FREE information (Ref. 29907)

EtherCAT Box simplifies spare parts inventory With the moisture- and dust-resistant EP2338 EtherCAT Box, Beckhoff has extended its IP 67 I/O system with a dynamic 8-channel digital variant. The EP2338 EtherCAT Box has eight freely selectable digital inputs or outputs. The filter constant of the inputs is 10 µs. Beckhoff Automation GmbH Request FREE information (Ref. 30406)

Mechatronic Optimization increases plant efficiency The Converting Toolbox, a software package from Siemens especially for the converting industry, allows a complete converting line to be automated. It comprises ready-to-apply (RtA) solutions based on the Simotion motion control platform and the Sinamics drive family. Siemens AG Request FREE information (Ref. 30416)

1U MicroTCA platform for carrier environments Kontron"s OM6061 is a carrier grade 1U MicroTCA platform apt for a wide assortment of Central Office and service aggregation point applications, ranging from SIP Servers, SSL Offload, and content-aware processing and QoS over Ethernet. Kontron Embedded Computer GmbH Request FREE information (Ref. 30419)

Interfacing Systems for data transfer from multiple PLCs The Message Manager module ILX56-MM from ProSoft Technology acts as a single aggregator of data transfers between multiple PLCs. It configures data transfers from protocol to protocol without PLC programming or special software. ProSoft Technology Request FREE information (Ref. 30422)

Profinet I/O Devices for use directly at the machine Profinet I/O devices with IP 65/67 protection from Phoenix Contact can be directly mounted in the machine, also in harsh environments. Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG Request FREE information (Ref. 30423)

32-bit Controller for vehicles and mobile applications The ExtendedController from ifm electronic is a 32-bit controller for mobile applications, such as cranes, fire engines, municipal vehicles, construction and agricultural machines. ifm electronic gmbh Request FREE information (Ref. 30428)

8-Way Switch/Converter minimizes connector wear The QuickSwitch Model 4193 from Electro Standards Laboratories, is an 8-way switch/converter which allows access to any one of eight separate fiber optic networks by simply pushing a button on the front panel of the unit. Electro-Standards Laboratories Inc. Request FREE information (Ref. 30434)

Serial Communication Card complies with low profile form factor Access I/O Products introduces its Model PCIe-COM232-8, a PCI Express card that features eight RS-232 ports in a low profile (MD1) form factor. The card is 4.7 inches in length and 2.2 inches seated height. ACCES I/O Products Request FREE information (Ref. 30438)

Integrating Safety Applications into Sinumerik-840-D Powerline Wago Profisafe modules integrate safety-related sensors and actuators into Sinumerik-840-D Powerline or Solutionline via Profibus. The 757-662 input module, with eight secure inputs, and the 753-667 I/O module, with four inputs and outputs, can be configured for optimal adaptation to the field end. WAGO Kontakttechnik GmbH & Co. KG Request FREE information (Ref. 30442)

DC Drive Controller for extended applications Wago adds two new I/O modules to its standard DC drive controller for positioning of 24 V DC motors. The "T" version of the Series 750-636 I/O module can be used in a temperature range between -20 to + 60°C. WAGO Kontakttechnik GmbH & Co. KG Request FREE information (Ref. 30443)

Joining Module for precision force measurement Kistler"s NC joining module NCFB Typen 2160A facilitates the automation of force-displacement monitored joining and press-fitting processes. It has an integrated piezoelectric force sensor and offers the predefined measuring ranges 50 kN and 25 kN. Kistler Instrumente AG Request FREE information (Ref. 30470)

USB Industrial Camera for high image quality The ultra-compact uEye XS 8-megapixel USB industrial camera from IDS Imaging Development Systems measures only 22 x 24 x 24 mm, which makes it smaller than a cubic inch. IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH Request FREE information (Ref. 30471)

GigE Vision Camera for space-critical applications Basler Vision Technologies launches the ace series of industrial Gigabit Ethernet cameras providing an extremely small 29 x 29 mm footprint, Power over Ethernet, high-performance features and easy hardware and software integration. Basler Vision Technologies Request FREE information (Ref. 30472)

DPS Cluster User Interface improves vehicle productivity Parker Vansco launched the DPS cluster user interface that makes complete vehicle information accessible in a single centralized location enabling efficient operation of industrial vehicles. Parker Hannifin Plc Request FREE information (Ref. 30475)

Online Montoring System for continuous casters The Caster Analyst on-line monitoring system from SKF analyses process loads and temperatures via load and temperature sensors, positioned on the roll lines. SKF UK Ltd Request FREE information (Ref. 30477)

USB Industrial Cameras with analog-to-digital converter The analog-to-digital converter used in the USB 2.0 camera series mvBlueFOX from Matrix Vision allows better conversion of the sensor data as well as an output of up to 1024 gray scale values MATRIX Vision GmbH Request FREE information (Ref. 30484)

Fan-less Industrial Computer for graphic intensive applications Nexcom launched a fan-less industrial computer system targeted at graphic intensive applications such as video streaming, image processing, visual inspection and face/feature recognition. Nexcom UK Ltd Request FREE information (Ref. 30487)

Ethernet Extenders Series with Class 1, Division 2 approval Three models in the Wolverine Ethernet Extender series from Westermo have been enhanced after extensive testing by a third party test house with the Class 1, Division 2 approval. Westermo Teleindustri Ab Request FREE information (Ref. 30488)

Servers And Workstations with pre-configured operating system With pre-installed software and a pre-configured operating system, the new visualization servers and operator workstations for the Rockwell Automation PlantPAx Process Automation System reduce time and costs associated with specifying, procuring and installing system hardware and software. Rockwell Automation Request FREE information (Ref. 30497)

Pan & Tilt Positioner with integrated drives Aerotech launched a pan & tilt positioner with integrated drives and motion controls for high-end camera security, surveillance and defense applications. Aerotech Ltd Request FREE information (Ref. 30499)

Remote Control Units in slim enclosure The G2RCU remote control unit from ATech uses GPRS/GSM for data transfer and is designed into a slim DIN-rail mount enclosure. It is easy to install, setup and customise its functions. ATech elektronika Doo Request FREE information (Ref. 30529)

HMI Components IP65-protection These new components in the Simatic HMI device series from Siemens are individually equipped for plant-specific control and monitoring tasks, for example, with pushbuttons and illuminated pushbuttons, lamps, switches, USB ports or emergency stop buttons. Siemens AG Request FREE information (Ref. 30530)

High-Speed Cameras inspect more than 3,000 pieces per minute The 7x high-speed cameras available for the CV-5000 Series from Keyence have reduced the time required for full-screen transfer from a minimum of 17 ms with the conventional model to 4.7 ms to achieve a faster transfer speed (3.5x). Keyence Deutschland GmbH Request FREE information (Ref. 30531)

CCD Cameras low noise, high sensitivity BM-141GE and BB-141GE are two new low noise, high sensitivity CCD progressive scan cameras from JAI. These 1.4 megapixel cameras with GigE Vision interface – the BM-141GE (monochrome) and the BB-141GE (Bayer color) - can be used for a variety of machine vision applications, but are particularly well suited for outdoor applications, which are characterized by wide ranging and continuously changing lighting conditions. JAI A/S Request FREE information (Ref. 30532)

Software Tool for industrial wireless projects This software solution from ProSoft is helping automation engineers to plan and specify their industrial wireless networks. Designed for non-RF specialists, ProSoft Wireless Designer (PWD) simplifies the task of planning and specifying wireless networks. The wizard-based software interface makes it easy to use. ProSoft Technology Request FREE information (Ref. 30533)

Software Solution automated networks communication Galixsys Networks" Andromeda is a complete software solution to enable automated communication between networked devices. Built on top of the existing World Wide Web infrastructure, the software offers a service capability for a range of device classes, from deeply embedded systems to devices running a high level operating system. Galixsys Networks Request FREE information (Ref. 30559)

Wired or programmed? Changing standards for safety technology Starting end of December, 2009, machine safety technology must meet the requirements of ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061. For the first time, there will now be concrete regulations for the configuration and programming of electric and electronic systems in a standard that applies to machine manufacturing. Reason enough to take a closer look at their content and impact. Bernecker + Rainer Industrie-Elektronik GmbH Request FREE information (Ref. 30560)

Robotic testing of composites With sales of more than $1.3bn, Hexcel is the worlds leading advanced structural materials company and is a global enterprise with over $1 billion in annual sales. With headquarters in the USA and 17 manufacturing sites in Europe, USA, and China, it offers a breadth and depth of products and services that is unmatched in the industry. It manufactures a full spectrum of advanced material solutions – everything from carbon fibre and reinforced fabrics to pre-impregnated materials (or prepregs) and honeycomb core, adhesives, tooling materials and finished aircraft structures, through to after-sales and support. Zwick GmbH & Co KG Request FREE information (Ref. 30571)

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