Banner Engineering introduces Plastic Fiber Arrays Provide Very Fine Levels of Detection over Wide Areas
Banner’s new fiber arrays have very tightly spaced beams with uniform light intensity to provide very fine levels of detection over wide areas. These compact, highly accurate arrays are capable of detecting very small objects as well as slight changes in position. They are highly immune to optical and crosstalk interference, enabling reliable performance in dense sensing applications.
Turck Introduces New Rugged, Compact RFID Interface Ideal for Retrofitting RFID Applications
To meet the ever-shrinking dimensional needs of devices on the factory floor, Turck has developed a compact TBEN-S-RFID interface with an IP67 rating.
The multiprotocol devices bring data from RFID read/write heads in the HF and UHF frequency band via PROFINET, EtherNet/IP or Modbus TCP to the controller. Due to their ability to connect actuators and sensors to RFID read/write heads simultaneously, the block modules are ideal for retrofitting RFID applications. Additionally, thanks to their high degree of protection, cabinets are unnecessary and keep the wiring effort at a minimum, saving users time and money.
“The new TBEN-S-RFID interface offers our customers the perfect combination of our long-standing RFID interfaces,” said Don Eichman, Product Manager. “The advanced features of our RFID-A module and the simplistic integration of our RFID-S module are now wrapped up in one rugged and versatile little package.”
The ultra-compact TBEN-S-RFID module eliminates complex PLC integration with its conventionally mapped RFID data. In addition to two RFID ports, the TBEN-S offers four configurable digital I/O points for external devices. Despite its compact design, with a width of only 32 mm, the TBEN-S-RFID interface offers highly efficient performance. The detection of over 100 UHF tags can be carried out just as quickly and easily as the reading and writing of 8-kilobyte HF tags. The power supply and network connection are implemented via M8 connectors.
Banner Engineering Introduces Two-Way Communication to Six Remote or Mobile Devices
The Sure Cross® wireless Q120 button and light pendant is an autonomous wireless Node that enables two-way communication between an operator and up to six remote and/or mobile devices. Six independently controlled push-button inputs allow operators to send status updates, acknowledgements, initiate processes, and actuate devices over a reliable wireless connection. Six red and green LED indicators provide local indication of status from remote or mobile devices and equipment.
Banner Engineering Safety Controllers with New Features & PROFINET Communication
New models of the SC26-2 and XS26-2 safety controller offer several new features, including support for virtual non-safety input devices, such as manual reset devices, On/Off switches, and more. Additionally, models with Ethernet are now available with the PROFINET communication protocol.
Banner Engineering Q4X Sensors Available in Long-Range Models
The Q4X with 600 mm range (610 mm for flush mount models) is a high-performance laser measurement sensor capable of exceptional levels of precision. It is up to three times more precise and has double the maximum sensing range previously available.
The Q4X with 500 mm range and standard resolution is a longer range alternative to the standard 300 mm model.
Like other sensors in the Q4X Series, these new models feature dual-mode detection and reliably detect targets regardless of shape, size, material, color, and transparency.
Allied Moulded Products, Inc. offers NEMA 4X Vent Kit for Electrical Enclosures
Allied Moulded Products, Inc., an industry leader in nonmetallic electrical boxes and enclosures, is expanding its line of premium enclosure accessories with NEMA 4X ventilator kits for electrical enclosure applications. (P/N AMVENT4XLG)
The vent kits are designed to provide thermal cooling for instruments or electronics installed inside electrical enclosures plus rain-tight protection for the air flow passages through the enclosure walls. The vent kit features a strong and rigid design as they are molded of polycarbonate thermoplastic material and maintains a NEMA 4X seal with the use of a Formed-In-Place (FIP) polyurethane gasket system. They are well-suited for outdoor applications plus UL® listed for use on a flat surface of NEMA 4X enclosures. The mounting procedure is relatively simple plus the internal baffle system ensures zero water infiltration when exposed to rain in outdoor applications.
Turck Introduces IO-Link Capable uprox3 Sensors
Turck is now offering its Uprox3 sensor in an IO-Link-capable version. Turck’s Uprox3 sensor line offers the longest sensing distances of all factor 1 sensors on the market, and now coupled with IO-Link capabilities, allows for more flexibility and intelligence to be integrated into sensing applications.
With the use of the Uprox® IO-link sensors, you reduce costs in new and existing applications. Easy configuration allows you to flexibly adapt the sensors to your needs. You can not only set the output functions and the sensing distances, but special functions are included and can be used whenever needed. Additionally, each adjustable switching distance can be run sequentially in combination with an IO-Link master. Also, the sensors include all standard Uprox3 benefits such as factor 1 with the longest sensing distances and an excellent magnetic field strength. The reduction of variants streamlines the ordering of the product, and also minimizes the storage and administrative costs for customers.
In IO-Link mode, the sensor is operated on an IO-Link master. This enables access to all parameter and evaluation functions. The intelligent data retention with IO-Link 1.1 allows a sensor to be exchanged without having to reset parameters. The process data Uprox3-IOL provides further analysis options such as application-specific switch points, temperature limits, etc., or an identification number. These can be used to identify 256 different nodes. The sensing of targets and their simultaneous identification can then be implemented with a single sensor.
Turck is initially offering four variants of Uprox3 IO-Link: an M12, M18, and M30 barrel style, all in a chrome brass housing, as well as PTFE-coated variants for welding applications. Additionally, a rectangular CK40 style is also included in the series.
Nippon Pulse debuts small-forcer linear servo motor for high-density applications
Nippon Pulse America Inc. is excited to introduce one of the smallest available linear motors for high-density applications, the L250SSS Linear Shaft Motor. It is a 25mm diameter linear servo motor with a single winding and our smallest available forcer – only 30mm in length, and with higher force than competing off-the-shelf motors. Its maximum usable stroke reaches to more than two meters in length.
The L250SSS motor is part of Nippon Pulse’s existing SS series of Linear Shaft Motors, which features small forcers and stack-lengths for high-density applications. The SS series motors are available in 25, 32 and 35mm shaft diameter sizes, and with single, double, triple and quadruple winding options. Both the L250SSS and the other motors in the SS series are ideal for life sciences and industrial applications in which multiple forcers are required to travel along a single shaft.
Nippon Pulse has the largest selection of linear motor products available, with more than 10,000 standard configurations. If you can’t find one that meets your specifications, we would love to work with you on a custom design.
Banner Engineering introduces Wireless Products for Agriculture & Irrigation
New models of the DXM100 Wireless Controller designed for the Agriculture and Irrigation markets are now available. These models feature SDI-12 interfaces for soil moisture monitoring and DC latching outputs for irrigation valve control. This further expands our offering of wireless products for agriculture and irrigation, which includes many previously released Performance and MultiHop radios, wireless sensors and accessories. These products make it easy to monitor environmental conditions in real time and can activate remote systems in response to those conditions.
Banner Engineering introduces Colored LED Lights for Industrial Applications
WLB92 Industrial LED Light Bars are now available in warm white, blue, red, yellow and green. Colored lights with the technical features of the WLB92 are very unique to the market. Commercial colored lights aren’t fit for many industrial environments and often require complex lighting controls or cumbersome covers that fade with time.
The WLB92 is a multipurpose task light featuring a universal 100 – 277 V AC operating voltage. It is now is now CE certified for use in Europe.