IDEC FC6A digital I/O cartridges can easily be installed in SmartAXIS Touch FT1A- *14 and FC6A base units. With three types of cartridges available, the addition of these cost-effective cartridges allows FT1A-*14 Touch to be utilized in numerous applications that require more than 8 inputs and 4 outputs. Up to 2 cartridges can be configured which mean a maximum of 20 digital I/O can be configured in total. Plus, with its unique design, customers can not only add additional digital I/O onto their FC6A system with ease, they can also save cabinet space and money at the same time. Note: Upgraded Automation Organizer version 3.70 is required to program all new digital I/O cartridges. Automation Organizer 3.7 Upgrade New Upgraded Automation Organizer version 3.70 is required to program all new digital I/O cartridges. Download »
Basic instructions can be executed in 0.042 microseconds, and program memory is 640 kB. There are 1,024 timers, and six of the 512 counters are high-speed at rates up to 100kHz. These capabilities are combined with extensive data and bit memory, double the capacity of a typical micro PLC. These features allow the MicroSmart PLC to handle large programs with complex control requirements such as PID, flow totalization and recipes. All models have a built-in RJ45 Ethernet port, and an RJ45 RS232C/RS485 serial port. A plug-in cartridge adds an additional RS232C/RS485 port. An SD memory port and a mini-B USB port can each be used for data logging, program storage/transfer, firmware updating or recipe storage. The Ethernet port supports the Modbus TCP protocol, and the serial port supports the Modbus RTU protocol. IoT capability is provided by custom web pages which can be configured for remote monitoring and control. These web pages are stored in the MicroSmart PLC, which functions as a web server when its built-in Ethernet port or the HMI Ethernet port is connected to the Internet. These web pages can be accessed via any web browser running on any Internet-connected device such as a remote PC, a tablet or a smartphone. Up to 4 expansion modules can be added to the 16 I/O model, and up to 15 expansion modules can be added to the 24 and 40 I/O models. These modules can be of any type with no restrictions as to the number of analog and specialty modules. This gives the 40 I/O MicroSmart PLC the capability to handle up to 520 I/O with a maximum of 126 analog I/O, much more than a typical micro PLC.The 40 I/O model also includes support for the CAN J1939 protocols. The CAN J1939 protocol is often used in diesel engine applications for various types of vehicles and vessels, and for mobile power generators. Please contact us for proof of concepts, demonstrations,
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IDEC is expanding our relay selection by introducing new 6mm and 14mm RV8H interface relays with a UL listed Class I Division 2 rating, designed specifically for use in hazardous locations. These interface relays are suited for controls used in applications such as oil and gas equipment, panel building, refineries, painting and mixing chambers, mining, waste water treatment and other locations that may require a 6-amp switching capability in a compact space. | KEY FEATURES • Space-saving 14mm width • Universal AC/DC socket with built-in surge suppression and green LED Indicator • Gold plated contacts (2-pole model only) • Pre-assembled relay and DIN mount socket • Universal screw terminals (flat and Philips) or spring clamp terminals • Only 70 mm in height from DIN rail • Release lever for easy locking and removal of relay • Wide input voltage range: 6 to 240V • High dielectric strength and impulse withstand voltages. • Reverse polarity protected • RoHS compliant |
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More and more enterprises are transforming their shop floor from machine to machine into connected dots to best prepare themselves for the needs from the ever-changing business realm – faster response, flexibility and customization. By monitoring the status of equipment and WIP (Work in Process), it ensures a smoother production process and reduce machine downtime. Furthermore, it shortens the production lead time thus enterprises can have a faster respond to the market in a timely, more flexible and customized perspective. |
Successful Case Studies
Plant Equipment Monitoring and Optimization Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Machine temperature monitoring, e.g., reflow oven Environment Real-time monitoring in each area, e.g., temperature and humidity |
Four connection types are now available for the AEM2G series of compact limit switches to provide additional installation flexibility. 5-Pin M12 Quick Disconnect (bottom and right exit) and 3m pre-wired pigtail cable (right exit) connection options have been added to the existing 3m pre-wired pigtail cable (bottom exit) connection. AEM2G series compact limit switches have die cast metal housings that are epoxy resin filled for IP67 rating and are equipped with one normally-open and one normally-closed contact. These compact limit switches have standard U.S. 25mm mounting hole spacing and are available in a variety of actuator types including metal plunger, lever, rod actuator, and spring actuator. Contact types include both snap-action and slow-make/slow-break. AEM2G series compact limit switches start at $21.00, have a 1-year warranty and are UL and CE approved. |
Stride managed switches allow networks to be configured to assure the highest performance and security levels. New Stride SE2 series switches provide Modbus TCP and EtherNet/IP management capability. SE2 Series managed Ethernet switches include 8-port (2 versions with fiber optic ports) and 16-port fast Ethernet switches; and an 18-port Gigabit switch. The 8-port switch and 18-port Gigabit switch models have SFP fiber optic ports for additional fiber connectivity at fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet speed. Stride switches are specifically built to provide reliable network connections in harsh industrial conditions including drastic temperature changes, electrical interference, and corrosion. Starting at $429.00, SE2 series managed switches have a 5-year warranty, are UL/cUL 508 and CE approved, and meet UL hazardous locations (Class I Div. 2) standards. |
Rollon manufactures the most robust telescoping slide in the world. When you need travel to meet or exceed the length of your linear slide, Rollon is the only way to go. And don’t confuse these telescoping slides with cheap drawer slides that fall apart when you put more than 10 pounds on them. The Rollon telescoping slide can handle over 4000 pounds, the highest load capacity slides in the industry. |
On your machine or process control system, do you have the need to data log some analog, digital, alarm, or calculated information.....but you don't have or really want to have a PC with SCADA software?
Here are all of the inexpensive options that Quantum Automation has in its product offering that can help your company get the information it needs....and the options as to how fast the control system can get it to you.
Here are all of the inexpensive options that Quantum Automation has in its product offering that can help your company get the information it needs....and the options as to how fast the control system can get it to you.
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Interconnecting Automation |
Description |
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Part # |
FC-LOG |
Additional Hardware |
None |
# Open Files or Groups of Data |
1 |
Points Limit Per File |
55 |
Log Discrete Points |
Yes |
Log Strings |
No |
New File Trigger/ |
Yes |
Batch Logging |
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Enable/Disable Logging |
Yes |
Time Based Logging |
Yes |
Event Based Logging |
Yes |
Data Format |
CSV |
View Options |
Computer with USB Cable |
Retrieval Options |
Copy file with Computer, Remove SD Card |
Remote FTP Access |
No |
Send Log File via E-Mail |
No |
Manufacture |
AutomationDirect |
IDEC |
Advantech |
Description |
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Part # |
EA7 & EA9 |
HG |
WOP |
Additional Hardware |
SD Card or Flash Drive |
SD Card or Flash Drive2 |
SD Card or Flash Drive3 |
# Open Files or Groups of Data |
1 |
20 |
16 |
Points Limit Per File |
16 |
128 Contiguous Points |
1023 |
Log Discrete Points |
No |
No |
No |
Log Strings |
No |
No |
Yes |
New File Trigger/ |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Batch Logging |
Make new file at Midnight |
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Enable/Disable Logging |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Time Based Logging |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Event Based Logging |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Data Format |
CSV |
CSV |
CSV,TXT, or LDF |
View Options |
Historical Trend Window |
Historical Trend Window |
Historical Trend Window |
Retrieval Options |
Remove SD or Flash Drive |
Remove SD or Flash Drive |
Remove SD or Flash Drive |
Remote FTP Access |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Send Log File via E-Mail |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Manufacture |
AutomationDirect |
AutomationDirect |
AutomationDirect |
IDEC |
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P2K |
P3K |
FC6A |
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Additional Hardware |
SD Card |
USB Stick or SD Card |
USB Stick |
SD Card4 |
# Open Files or Groups of Data |
No Limit |
1 |
1 |
48 |
Points Limit Per File |
50 |
64 |
64 |
1024 bytes |
Log Discrete Points |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Log Strings |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
New File Trigger/ |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Batch Logging |
By changing file name |
Make new file at set time |
Make new file at set time |
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Enable/Disable Logging |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Time Based Logging |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Event Based Logging |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Data Format |
CSV, TXT |
CSV |
CSV |
CSV |
View Options |
None |
None |
CSV |
None |
Retrieval Options |
Remove SD or Flie Transfer via Email |
Remove USB Stick |
Remove USB Stick |
Remove SD or Flash Drive |
Remote FTP Access |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Send Log File via E-Mail |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Notes |
Ladder instruction (FILELOG) |
Ladder instruction (DLOG & TRACE) |
Manufacture |
HMS |
MOXA |
Description |
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Part # |
Flexy200 |
UC-8112 |
Additional Hardware |
None |
None |
# Open Files or Groups of Data |
1 |
No Set Limit |
Points Limit Per File |
No Set Limit |
No Set Limit |
Log Discrete Points |
Yes |
Yes |
Log Strings |
No |
Yes |
New File Trigger/ |
No |
Yes |
Batch Logging |
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Enable/Disable Logging |
No |
Yes |
Time Based Logging |
Yes |
Yes |
Event Based Logging |
No |
Yes |
Data Format |
Proprietary |
CSV |
View Options |
Computer |
Computer |
Retrieval Options |
Scripting |
Data Logged in the Cloud |
Remote FTP Access |
No |
No |
Send Log File via E-Mail |
Yes |
No |
Notes |
CSV file can be generated via Scripting |
IIoT Application with cloud storage |
World’s smallest laser scanner is the first with master/slave functionality
Certified for use in safety applications including AGVs, forklifts, robots and other items of moving equipment found in industrial facilities, the ultra-compact SE2L safety laser scanner is the first of its kind in the world to offer master/slave functionality! One SE2L scanner can act as master and communicate with up to three other scanners, reducing the required number of input and communication channels on the controller. Plus, this scanner provides a standard 270-degree arc of protection at a distance of up to 20 meters. The protection area can be configured into any pattern using either free programming software, or the scanner’s teach mode. Combine all that with dual zone protection, and in many applications SE2L can cut costs in half!
Click below to learn more about product features and specs, plus download approvals, brochure and more.
Click below to learn more about product features and specs, plus download approvals, brochure and more.
New Bryant watertight product design improvements include a new cone seal that prevents water from accumulating at the cable entrance; rugged PBT (Polybutylene terephthalate) interiors provide excellent resistance to moisture and temperature. A new Gotcha® ring and collapsible bushing design provides superior strain relief. The new products are direct replacements for current ones. Bryant watertight plugs and connectors are recommended where moisture exists or frequent washdown occurs. The watertight components have high-visibility yellow thermoplastic elastomer housings and a tongue and groove plug to connector sealing system for optimum protection. Starting at $14.00, Bryant watertight components meet NEC requirements for "Wet & Damp Locations"; are NEMA 4, 4X, 6, and 6P, IP65, IP66, IP67 rated, and are UL listed and CSA certified. |
F25 Series NEMA limit switches from Eaton have a die-cast zinc housing and are NEMA 3, 3S, 4, 4X, 6, 6P, 13, and IP67 rated for industrial applications. Operating heads (side rotary, top and side push, and wobble stick) are mounted on top of the switch body in any of four positions. Snap action 1 N.O., 1 N.C. and 2 N.O., 2 N.C. contact versions are available. Nine versions of side rotary limit switches are available with fixed and adjustable length stainless steel levers and Nylatron or metal rollers. Also available are adjustable spring stainless steel rod and 6-inch Nylatron loop side rotary switches. Six versions of metal plunger (side push and top push) limit switches are available; along with three types of 360-degree rod and spring (wobble head) limit switches. Eaton NEMA limit switches start at $89.00, have a 1-year warranty and are UL Listed, CSA Certified. |
Advantech Edge Intelligence Server accelerates IoT implementation by providing integrated solutions with edge computer, WISE-PaaS software packages, IoT development tools, pre-configured cloud services, plus the flexibility to add on more software modules from the WISE-PaaS marketplace that enable IoT connectivity, data manageability and analytics in the edge.
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Patlite signal towers are available in 25mm, 30mm, 40mm and 70mm diameter sizes and offer high intensity LED illumination and prism-cut lens design for enhanced visibility from any direction. Ideal for tight spaces, the 25mm ME/MES series of super slim rust-free aluminum body signal towers is available in one to four LED module versions. With an ABS resin main body, 30mm MP/MPS series and 40mm LCE series signal towers offer superior impact and heat resistance. Models are available with built-in or add-on alarm buzzers. 70mm LS7 series towers have a smooth body that reduces adhesion of water and dust, making these signal towers adaptable in many environments including high pressure and high temperature wash down. Pre-assembled Patlite stack lights start at $79.00. Replacement LED modules and mounting brackets/poles accessories are available.
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Rollon Corporation is a manufacturer of linear motion guidance systems including cam and ball guides, telescopic slides, linear actuators and Cartesian robots. Our unique products are used in the industrial market throughout many industries such as automation, robotics, machine tool, assembly, packaging, semiconductor and medical.
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The full potential of many serial devices is still very much untapped. In the age of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), however, the time has never been more opportune for network managers to get more value from their serial devices. One way to do this is to connect the devices to the Internet to extract untapped and potentially valuable information from existing processes. Many applications are already reaping the benefits of integrating their serial devices to IP-based networks, as previously untapped information is unlocked to help streamline and optimize operations.
There are numerous advantages to connecting serial devices to the Internet, but you should plan ahead. In this article, we emphasize three features that are important when implementing complex serial-to-Ethernet applications.
There are numerous advantages to connecting serial devices to the Internet, but you should plan ahead. In this article, we emphasize three features that are important when implementing complex serial-to-Ethernet applications.
Getting Connected
Serial device servers (also referred to as serial-to-Ethernet converters) can be used to connect legacy serial devices to Ethernet-based networks. Serial device servers have two interfaces: a serial interface on one side and an Ethernet interface on the other side. Serial device servers use the virtual COM port concept to allow data from legacy serial devices to be transmitted over a network to an existing SCADA system. Furthermore, serial device servers also support raw socket mode, which packages serial data into TCP or UDP packets transparently. Most SCADA systems and OPC servers support Ethernet encapsulation drivers, which work with serial device servers to receive proprietary protocols. You still have to handle the protocol manually as before, but the serial device server helps you transmit data to an Ethernet network with little effort.
Three key points need to be considered when using serial device servers to support IoT cloud applications: (1) multiple polling, (2) proprietary protocols, and (3) bandwidth.
Three key points need to be considered when using serial device servers to support IoT cloud applications: (1) multiple polling, (2) proprietary protocols, and (3) bandwidth.
1. Multiple polling
SCADA systems and remote cloud applications may send several commands, seemingly at the same time, to the same serial device server. For this reason, the serial device server needs to support a FIFO (first in, first out) queue to handle all the queries. The first query in the queue will be sent to the serial device first, while the rest wait in the FIFO queue inside the device server. Once the serial device server receives the response from a serial device, it will send the response to the relevant SCADA system or cloud application and process the next query in the FIFO queue. This kind of command-by-command handling is very important in IoT multiple polling applications due to the large number of serial devices supporting proprietary protocols. Without this design, an extra IoT gateway that supports multiple polling would be required.
2. Proprietary protocols
As many serial devices use proprietary protocols, the device server must be able to convert serial data into Ethernet packets properly. Many serial device servers support raw socket and TCP server modes, which can handle these types of conversions. The problem, however, is a serial device server may not know the best way to divide serial data into separate TCP packets. Serial device servers do not understand proprietary serial data formats, so they may break up a single response from a serial device into two or more TCP packets. When the packets are unpacked by the SCADA system or a cloud application, they will be rejected since the serial data presented by a single packet does not follow the expected format. The SCADA system or cloud application will generally expect a single serial device server response to be packed into a single TCP packet. To ensure that this is handled properly, serial device servers need to support flexible data packing options because different proprietary protocols have different data formats. For example, fixed data lengths or special delimiter characters can be used to identify single serial device responses. In this case, the serial device server will keep receiving data from the serial device until it receives the expected amount of data or a preconfigured delimiter, and only then transmit the data over the Ethernet network. If your serial device server does not support data packing options, you would have to develop complex SCADA software applications to handle the TCP packets properly. Developing this kind of special-purpose software wastes valuable time and money, and may also create bugs in your system.
3. Bandwidth
The serial device servers used to send serial device data back to a control room or a cloud application need to open a remote connection before they can transfer the serial data. If a large number of serial devices are connected to the same network, the connection will require many resources in the control room or cloud application. To handle these large numbers of remote connections properly, serial device servers should support flexible connection control. The best way to do this is to open a connection only when serial data is received from a device. When the transmission is completed, the serial device server should immediately close the connection. Without support for flexible connection control, you would need to spend extra time handling connections at the central site or cloud application.
Conclusion
Moxa’s NPort serial devices servers support a variety of advanced functions as part of each operation mode to assist users in streamlining operations and maximizing the benefits of serial-to-Ethernet connectivity. Source Moxa.com
Learn why, when, and how to connect industrial sensors and devices over 4G LTE wireless networks.
In a world moving towards an internet connected everything, we are figuring out the best ways to enable this connectivity for a wide range of devices, applications and environments.
4G LTE offers many advantages as an easily deployed method to connect a large number of industrial devices and sensors to the internet. However, there are situations and considerations to be aware of so you can avoid issues with industrial protocols, data plan overages, private IP addresses, and more.
Whether you're researching wireless solutions for your operations, or are ready to establish 4G LTE connectivity with your sensors and devices, this E-Book covers what you need to know.
4G LTE offers many advantages as an easily deployed method to connect a large number of industrial devices and sensors to the internet. However, there are situations and considerations to be aware of so you can avoid issues with industrial protocols, data plan overages, private IP addresses, and more.
Whether you're researching wireless solutions for your operations, or are ready to establish 4G LTE connectivity with your sensors and devices, this E-Book covers what you need to know.
In this E-Book, you will learn about:
EC2B Series: Hazardous Location Control Stations
Complying with UL, IECEX, and ATEX Directives for hazardous environments, new 30mm EU2B Hazardous Location Switches and EC2B Hazardous Location Control Stations provide increased safety for your applications.
Control Unit Options:
• Pushbuttons • Pilot Lights • Selector Switches • Key Selector Switches • Emergency Stop Switches • Meters Control Station Options:
• Pre-configured stations • Custom-configured stations • Open control boxes • Mounting holes for up to 18 control units |
KEY FEATURES • Class I, Zone 1/Division 2 • Applicable in explosive gas atmospheres (AEx de IIC T6 Gb) • UL Type 4X rated • Up to 3 contact blocks • Selector switches available with lever or key • Selector switches available with overlapping contacts • Exposed and finger-safe (IP20) screw terminals available • Corrosion resistant stainless steel enclosure (SUS304) • Melamine coating • NPT and Metric reducer options |
Industrial cloud for remote connectivity
Talk2M is the first secure industrial connectivity service in the cloud. With servers spread out all over the world, Talk2M offers a highly reliable, efficient and secure solution for connecting to machines remotely. Talk2M gathers thousands of accounts and manages thousands of connections per day including full audit trail connection tracking.
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