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MINIATURE INDUSTRIAL-GRADE OPTICAL ROTARY ENCODERS FROM KOYO NOW AVAILABLE
The TRD-MX Series of light-duty, industrial grade incremental rotary encoders from Koyo provides a cost-effective solution for applications requiring light shaft loads. The small body TRD-MX series encoders are 25mm (1-inch) in diameter with a 29mm depth and have a 4mm diameter solid shaft. Two output versions are available: open collector (5-12 or 12-24 VDC), and line driver (5 VDC). Resolutions are available from 100 to 1,024 pulses per revolution. Frequency response is up to 100 kHz. TRD-MX encoders have an IP50 environmental rating and are fitted with a two meter cable with tinned ends. Mounting bracket and couplings are available. These miniature TRD-MX encoders are UL, CE, and RoHS approved, have a one-year warranty and are priced at $99.00 for both open collector and line driver output versions.
For more information on Koyo TRD-MX encoders, visit: www.automationdirect.com/encoders
The P3-530 CPU has five integrated communications ports including Ethernet for programming, monitoring, and networking; a USB port for data logging; USB I/O port for up to four local expansion bases; RS-232 and RS-485 ports for ASCII and Modbus, and is programmed using the free Productivity Suite software. The Productivity3000 P3-530 basic CPU is priced at $419.00. The new P3-RX remote slave module connects to a Productivity3000 P3-550 CPU module’s Ethernet port for remote I/O expansion. It features four integrated communications ports: Ethernet for connection to the Productivity3000 CPU, USB I/O port that supports up to four additional local I/O bases, and RS-232 and RS-485 ports for connecting to serial devices. The module is priced at $299.00. Both are UL and CE approved and are backed with a two-year warranty.
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NITRA™ F-Series all stainless steel air cylinders are ideal for washdown applications. These non-repairable round body pneumatic air cylinders are interchangeable with other popular brands. The double-acting cylinders have a 250 psi operating pressure and are constructed with corrosion resistant 300 series stainless steel and Teflon-based rod and pivot bushings. The Urethane rod wiper keeps wash down solutions out of the cylinder. The series includes bore sizes from 3/4-inch to two inches and stroke lengths from 1/2-inch to 18 inches to meet a broad range of applications. Models feature nose, rear pivot, and double-end mounting options and models are available with magnetic piston for position indication. Prices for NITRA F-series stainless steel air cylinders start at $66.00.
New to the ProSense® line are head-mounted and DIN rail-mounted temperature transmitters, in programmable and non-programmable models. Non-programmable versions are available for thermocouple Types J, K, or T and 3-wire RTD type Pt100. Head-mounted models can be mounted in any ProSense connection head or any DIN Form B sensor head and are powered by 8 to 35 VDC; 35mm DIN rail-mount models are powered by 12-35 VDC. Output is linearized two-wire 4 to 20mA. Non-programmable transmitters, start at $69. Programmable models are also available in both head-mount and DIN rail-mount styles. Free downloadable software allows users to easily configure the programmable temperature transmitters that are compatible with a variety of thermocouple and RTD types. Programmable temperature transmitters, start at $89. More information on ProSense thermocouples and temperature transmitters
Killark hazardous location control stations are designed to contain and extinguish explosions and are ideal for installations where flammable gases or vapors, combustible dusts or easily ignitable fibers are present. Explosion-proof control devices are available in single or double pushbutton, maintained pushbutton, keyed and non-keyed selector switch, single and double pilot light and combination pilot light/pushbutton styles. Factory-sealed control device cover assemblies start at $174.00. Also available are unsealed Killark control device assemblies starting at $117.00. Splice/device boxes are available in dead end and feed-through models and are available in single and double-gang styles starting at $36.00. Accessories include legend plates, blank covers, replacement keys and LED lamps, and sealing materials.
This compact stepper drive operates with high-speed pulse input signals (Step and Direction, or jumper-selectable CW/CCW step) and has a selectable resolution range of 200 to 20,000 steps per revolution. Additional features include automatic self test, digital filters to prevent position error from electrical noise on command signals, and optically isolated I/O. Operated with a 24 to 65 VDC power supply, this microstepping drive has a running output current of 0.5 to 7.5 Amps. The standard microstepping drive is priced at $89. The SureStep regeneration clamp, available for overvoltage protection, has a built-in 50W braking resistor and features a mounted-on heat sink and 24-80 VDC voltage range. The clamp is priced at $99.00 and an optional 100W braking resistor is available for $49.
ZIPport™ multi-wire connectors are designed to maintain reliable electrical connections while providing protection against dirt, moisture and mechanical stress common in industrial environments. Newly added 10A, 16A, and 32B frame sizes have heavy-duty metal or thermoplastic housings and connector hoods with top entry and side entry cable passages and Pg threaded cable passages. Connector bases start at $8.25 for 10A frame models. ZIPport multi-wire connectors accessories include additional IP66 and IP68 cable glands, Pg to NPT adapters and blanking plugs; insert plates are available in blank, reducer and cutout styles. New code pins kits (starting at $6 for a 16-pack) and gold-plated crimp contacts (starting at $87.75 for a 100-pack) have also been added.
M12 cables, receptacles, field-wireable connectors, and bulkhead receptacles have been added to the sensor cables lineup. New shielded M12 cables with quick-disconnect plugs in 4, 5 and 8-pole versions and 5 and 10-meter lengths are now available starting at $18. The shielded M12 cablesa have the braided shield located inside the PUR (polyurethane) cord jacket and feature industry standard axial and right-angle M12 screw-lock connectors with open leads. Also added are 4, 5 and 8-pole M12 receptacles in male and female versions and in 0.5 and 1-meter lengths, along with M12 bulkhead connectors. M12 receptacles start at $7. Cables, connectors and receptacles come with a one-year warranty and are RoHs compliant and CE and UL approved where applicable.
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Visit the InterConnectingAutomation.com site to learn more about this DL05 analog training kit, and to find out more about his online training courses.
Over the last few years, there has been a growing emphasis on energy efficiency and environmental awareness. The recent recession has caused many industries to reset their focus on conserving energy used by their products as a means to improve the financial bottom line.
In a recent article about sustainability and manufacturing, AutomationWorld.com featured our friends at Springboard Biodiesel of Chico, California.
Here is an excerpt from the article:
Consider Springboard Biodiesel (Chico, Calif.), the manufacturers of BioPro biodiesel processors that convert most any non-petroleum natural oil (such as tallow, animal fats and vegetable oil) into ASTM-grade biodiesel that can be used in any diesel engine. BioPro automates the conversion process, enabling users to make their fuel without turning valves, metering in chemicals or carefully monitoring the machine. The mixing and resting stages are handled by the BioPro automatically. There’s no need to transfer fluids from container to container. When processing is completed, users connect a hose to the included fuel pump to fuel their vehicles.
PLCs from AutomationDirect (Cumming, Ga.) are used to control the various functions of the BioPro, ranging from mixing duration to when and how pumping and draining occur.
Engineers at Springboard Biodiesel have written several programs for the PLC that allow optional procedures to be automatically executed according to field conditions. For instance, the PLC is preprogrammed to accept and accommodate additional equipment that works with the BioPro processor systems, such as the Incosep, which reportedly enables users to more than double their biodiesel processing speed.
Check out the full article here. Want to tell others about your application story? Send it to us. It just might become a feature article in an upcoming enewsletter or in our Automation NOTEBOOK magazine.
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Every winter, the colder temperatures make it easy to become housebound. This can lead to seasonal depression, or as it’s often called, cabin fever. So, what is one way to keep those spirits up? Why, the Internet, of course. In just a matter of seconds, you can find many funny stories and videos that will warm your heart and even help you burn calories from laughing so hard.
Here are a couple videos to get you on your road to cabin fever recovery:
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