Turck Introduces New Deutsch Connector Offerings for Mobile Equipment

Turck is expanding its Deutsch offering with the LED 12 VDC and 24 VDC 2-pin style Deutsch DT overmolded connectors. Designed for the mobile equipment industry, the connectors feature an integrated LED circuit on the wedgelock, allowing for multi-direction troubleshooting indication. Rugged contact design ensures longevity in demanding environments, while the overmolded design, TPE jacket, and IP67 rating provide additional reinforcement, abrasion, and oil resistance in a ready-to-use solution.

Part numbers for the LED variant are as follows:

• DT06-2S-2125-*M/LED24V
• DT06-2S-2125-*M/LED12V

Turck has also released the first of a new series of DTM Deutsch overmolded connectors. The newly designed 3-pin offering provides an ideal solution for mobile equipment and oil and gas applications, where environmental factors such as shock, vibration, cold temperatures, moisture, and oils can affect performance.

The DTM series features the same environmentally robust advantage of the DT connector series, but is intended for smaller wire gauge and lower current applications.

Part numbers for the DTM series are as follows:

• DTM06-3S-2303-*M
• DTM04-3P-2303-*M
• DTM06-3S-2303-*M-DTM04-3P

Banner Engineering Introduces Safety Light Curtains Resist Washdown & Chemical Cleaning

EZ-SCREEN® LS safety light curtains that resist high-pressure, high-temperature washdown and aggressive chemical cleaning are now available. They offer the same capabilities and ease-of-use of other EZ-SCREEN LS safety light curtains, but are protected by hygienic tubular enclosures. They are ideal for use in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications where maintaining sanitary conditions is critical. 

Key Benefits

• Easy-to-Clean, Hygienic Design: Made of FDA grade polycarbonate tubes and 316L stainless steel endcaps and mounting brackets, each enclosure has a smooth, hygienic design that minimizes the opportunity for debris to accumulate, to comply with sanitary requirements.

• Chemically-Resistant Construction: IP69K rated enclosures withstand frequent, repeated exposure to many chemical cleaning agents used to sterilize equipment. They will not discolor or become cloudy over time, ensuring reliable performance for safety light curtains as well as a long operational lifespan. 

• Hydrophobic Vent: Allows condensation to escape the enclosure and prevents water and chemicals from entering, eliminating the need for an integral heater element and simplifying maintenance. 

• Remote Configuration of Fixed Blanking: Models with Remote Fixed Blanking can be set up to ignore fixed objects, such as brackets or fixtures, inside the defined area without directly accessing the receiver. 

LUTZE INTRODUCES CAT6 UTP ETHERNET CABLE FOR LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DUTY

LUTZE is expanding its industrial Ethernet cable offering and introducing an unshielded Ethernet cable for light industrial duty CAT6 UTP 4X2XAWG23 with PVC jacket (part number A1040001). The cable is intended for use in low noise industrial environments where the effort of installing a shielded cable does not offer any benefit for the application. 
 
The cable has a teal colored jacket and is UL Listed Type CMR, CMX Outdoor and UL Recognized per AWM 21695 600V. It presents an economical solution for industrial environments where commercial grade Ethernet cable will not suffice.  The PVC jacket is designed to last longer in industrial environments as it is oil, abrasion and sun light resistant, allowing one cable for applications inside and outside the plant. Suitable for cable tray installation per NEC 800 and 600V rated for installation on the machine and inside the control panel.
 
Thanks to the center spline design, LUTZE Cat6 UTP offers superior electrical performance exceeding category 6 requirements.  Solid copper conductors support easy termination with IDC technology.  This cable complements LUTZE’s already broad Ethernet cable and connectivity product solutions.

TURCK INTRODUCES NEW HYBRID SAFETY I/O MODULE FOR CIP SAFETY

Turck is pleased to announce the addition of the Hybrid Safety Block I/O Module for CIP Safety over EtherNet/IP to our industry leading lineup of fieldbus technology products.

The hybrid safety concept from Turck combines both safety I/O and general purpose I/O in a single, rugged, on-machine, remote I/O device. The CIP Safety (TBIP) module expands the existing hybrid safety offering, which already includes an option for PROFIsafe over PROFINET.

Both IP67 hybrid modules can be adapted to the actual signal requirements of an installation through the use of configurable input/output points and by leveraging the flexibility of IO-Link. On the safety side, the hybrid modules offer two safety inputs for connecting safety sensors, such as light curtains or emergency stop buttons. Two additional safety channels can be used as either inputs or outputs. The general purpose (non-safety related) side includes four configurable discrete inputs/outputs capable of switching up to two amps when used as outputs. Two IO-Link master ports are also available, which offer an additional 32 points of configurable discrete I/O when used with Turck IO-Link hubs.

These devices can be used as remote safety I/O, or even operated as a standalone safety controller for local safe I/O; this allows the implementation of safety functions without the need for a safety PLC while still providing safety diagnostics and general purpose I/O data to a higher level non-safety PLC.

The high IP65/IP67/IP69K degrees of protection allow use in the most demanding environments. Decentralized plants and modular machine concepts can be implemented without the need for additional control cabinets.

Turck Introduces NEW ENCODERS WITH ENERGY HARVESTING TECHNOLOGY

Turck announces an expansion of its encoder offering with the release of Compact Magnetic Absolute Multiturn Encoders. 

Available in Analog, CANopen, and SSI output, these compact devices are ideal for OEM applications where space is limited, and where reliability and pricing are a factor. The cost-competitive nature of this product will also see it used in a wide range of general position applications.

“These are the first encoders from Turck with Energy Harvesting Technology,” explained Marty Cwach, senior product manager for sensors. “No longer are there worries of battery life or mechanical gears to track revolutions in these magnetic multiturn devices. This  is the next great step in providing our customers with an increasing portfolio of Turck encoder solutions.”

Turck’s compact magnetic absolute multiturn encoders come in a 39 mm diameter housing. The standard product line offers IP65/IP67 protection, while the Robust series includes IP66/IP67/IP69K ingress protection and 316 Stainless Steel materials. Both versions are able to withstand harsh environments with water and chemical spray, or even high shock areas.

Banner Engineering introduces K50 Compact Touch Buttons Featuring a Flat Touch Surface

The exceptional immunity to false triggering and electrical noise offered by Banner’s next generation (Gen 2) K50 domed touch buttons is now available in a compact version with a flat touch surface. The K50 Compact Touch Button is easily actuated with the touch of a finger, hand or whole palm, requiring no physical pressure to operate. It is available in 1-, 2- and 3-color models. 

Key Benefits

• Space Saving Flat Surface: The low-profile (17 mm) design is ideal for use in panels, cabinets and other space constrained deployments, or where the preference is to have a touch button with a flat surface.
• Improved Visibility in Very Bright Conditions: LED lights are concentrated closer to the window than domed models, making the indication brighter when viewed directly, even in sunlight bright conditions. 
• Excellent Immunity to False Triggering: Smart Electric Field Sensing technology provides Gen 2 touch buttons with excellent immunity to false triggering caused by the buildup of detergents, oils and other foreign materials as well as exposure to direct water spray. It also improves actuation performance with gloves. 

Nook Industries New Modular Stepper Ball Screw Actuator and Stainless Steel Actuator

Nook’s modular ball screw stepper actuators are available in two styles, rotator and a captive. The rotator is the base unit for the captive unit, and the captive option adds an extruded body and keyed nut adapter with extension tube. This option also adds the ability to install travel limit switches. A rubber retract stop bumper is included to prevent accidental over-travel. The products also include an external ball bearing to absorb additional axial forces.

The modular ball screw stepper actuators come with either NEMA 17 or NEMA 23. The NEMA 17 option utilizes Nook′s 6mm x 1.25mm lead stainless steel ball screw assembly with the new 3-circuit ball nut assemblies. The NEMA 23 option utilizes Nook′s 10mm x 2mm lead stainless steel ball screw assembly with 3-circuit ball nut assemblies.

Nook′s mini stainless steel ball screw actuators are available in standard and enclosed options and feature exterior components made from FDA approved materials, such as 300 Series stainless steel. The enclosed version is designed to meet FDA guidelines capable of attaining the IP69K wash down rating.

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Turck's New TBEN-L-RFID Module with PLC Capabilities

To streamline RFID integration and data processing in HF and UHF applications, Turck introduces its TBEN-L-RFID interface module with PLC capabilities via CODESYS. This compact module’s controller function can filter and pre-process RFID data and link to broader control operations, enabling high-speed dynamic or multi-tag RFID applications.

The TBEN-L-RFID’s design makes this module ideal for retrofitting RFID applications. An IP67 rating allows its use outside the cabinet, and actuators and sensors can be connected with HF and UHF RFID read/write heads simultaneously. These features reduce the installation and wiring efforts that are required for industrial identification solutions.

For additional flexibility, users can set the multiprotocol device to one of the Ethernet protocols – PROFINET, EtherNet/IP or Modbus TCP – via the CODESYS environment. The module offers 256 MB of flash memory and runs on an 800 MHz CPU, which accesses a 128 MB DDR3-RAM. It is connected via an M12 connector to the Ethernet layer, and power is supplied via a 7/8” connector.

The TBEN-Lx-4RFID-8DXP-CDS offers four RFID ports for HF or UHF readers, and eight universal DXP I/Os for sensors or actuators. With its full programmability and increased I/O, the device extends the capabilities of the TBEN-S-RFID module. The TBEN-S-RFID offers two RFID ports and four configurable digital I/O points for external devices, as well as an IP67 rating for seamless integration into existing applications.

Turck introduces Custom Harness and Cable Assembly Solutions

Turck introduces Harness and Cable Assembly Solutions, a specialized engineering team that’s dedicated to designing custom solutions for challenging applications. The harness team draws on Turck’s industry leading connectivity expertise to solve the most difficult connectivity applications, from offering standard cable and wire assemblies to developing custom overmolded harness solutions. Whether an application must withstand extreme environmental conditions, combat continual flexing or meet specific certifications, Turck works diligently to get the job done.

This in-house design team partners with customers to efficiently solve their application challenges. With a full-service approach to simplify the design process, Turck is able to transform a napkin sketch into a finalized product, manufacture directly from customer prints, or employ an in-house toolshop and testing service to run the project from start to finish.

Turck’s harness and cable assembly capabilities lead the industry, and include automated strip crimping, hot stamping, looming, termination of industry standard connectors, and potting. The team also provides a wide range of services including bonded inventory, Kan-Ban, overmolded cordset options, PPAP, and kitting.

Banner Engineering introduces A New Class of Long-Range Time-of-Flight Laser Sensors

L-GAGE® LTF Series Laser Sensors are now available in extended range models capable of reliably detecting and inspecting objects from up to 24 m away without the use of a retroreflector. The sensors achieve accuracy error of less than 1% of range and less than 25 mm of accuracy error when using a white target. They offer greater range capabilities than similarly priced time-of-flight sensors and are an affordable alternative to sensors with similar range capabilities.  

Key Benefits

• The extended 24 m range allows LTF Series sensors to be used to solve many applications that previously were primarily solved by more expensive sensors specifically developed for long distances.
• Diffuse mode sensing eliminates the need for a retroreflective target, simplifying installation and maintenance – users can begin inspections more quickly with no downtime to service targets.
• The two-line, eight-character display and pushbutton programming facilitate sensor setup and troubleshooting, and enable real-time distance measuring and application monitoring.
• A durable IP67 housing, high ambient light immunity, and stable performance across temperatures ensure reliable performance in many challenging environments.
• Models featuring IO-Link communication have powerful advanced features, including remote configuration, remote monitoring, and extended diagnostics, all of which simplify the maintenance and management of sensors deployed in distant and hard to access areas.