Motors and controllers
SureStep line of NEMA 17, 23, and 34 stepping motors now includes bipolar models with 61 to 1,291 oz-in. output torque.
Features & benefits
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New linear power supplies offer 32, 48, and 70 Vdc output; electronic overload protection
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Drives feature resolution to 51,200 steps/rev, power to 10 A/phase; step and direction, CW/CCW pulse inputs, A/B quadrature inputs, and 12-bit analog input
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Serial-communicating indexer executes motion profiles on the fly
AutomationDirect
(800) 633-0405
www.automationdirect.com/stepper-systems
Circle 160
Adjustable frequency drives
Series NFX9000 adjustable frequency ac drives provide adjustable speed control of 3-phase motors.
Features & benefits
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Easy-to-understand removable keypad and features V/Hz motor control and RS485 serial communications
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Quiet motor operation, high motor efficiency, smooth low-speed performance; CE compliant; hassle-free installation
Omega Engineering Inc.
(203) 359-1660
www.omega.com
Circle 161
Motion programming script
Motion Programming Script (MPS) is an easy to use, network-enabled implementation of a Basic-like programming language with commands added specifically for motion control.
Features & benefits
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Makes complex motion sequences easy for anyone; short, intuitive commands
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Useful in stage gantry and robotics applications; no code editor required; script accessed remotely through Telnet or Web browser
Kollmorgen
Danaher Motion Co.
(540) 633-3545
www.danaher.com/kollmorgen
Circle 162
Shaft supports
Two new 1045 carbon-steel shaft supports are available in a variety of diameters with black oxide or nickel-plated finish.
Features & benefits
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Bracket-type supports in standard and long; direct mount saves space; easily installed with two bolts
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Precision-cast T-shaped support provides strength and rigidity
Misumi USA Inc.
(800) 681-7475
www.misumiusa.com
Circle 162
Integration software for vision systems
Cognex Connect links In-Sight vision systems and most PLC, robot, HMI, and fieldbus systems.
Features & benefits
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Simple point-and-click configuration makes it easy to control multiple vision systems from any network PC
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Preconfigured drivers, templates, sample code make system setup fast
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Visualization options integrate inspection images in central interface
Cognex Corp.
(877) 264-6391
www.cognex.com
Circle 163
Photoelectric sensors
Series 3130 photoelectric analog sensors feature a 10 to 100 mm sensing range, temperature stability between -25° and 55°C, and high repeat accuracy.
Features & benefits
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Sensing range independent of target's color or surface structure
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500-Hz bandwidth; 0 to 5 V or 10 V models; 1 to 5 or 4 to 20 mA current output
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Fully potted; equipped with glass windows; IP67 compliant
Contrinex Inc.
(866) 289-2899
www.contrinex.com
Circle 164
Variable-frequency drives
VLT micro VFDs now come in an M4 frame size covering the three-phase 380 to 480 Vac, 15 to 20-hp range.
Features & benefits
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Conformal-coated PCBs; serial communication via RS-485 Modbus RTU and FC protocols
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Detachable control panel with or without a potentiometer
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Single-phase 200 to 240 Vac, 0.25 to 2 hp; three-phase 200 to 240 Vac, 0.5 to 2 hp; and three-phase 380 to 480 Vac, 0.5 to 3 hp
Danfoss Drives
(800) 432-6367
www.danfossdrives.com
Circle 165
Clear object sensors
World-Beam QS30 clear object sensors detect targets including PET bottles and glass containers, mirrors, LCD glass with polarizing films, and semiconductor wafers.
Features & benefits
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Configured by either pushbutton or remote input line
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Three switching thresholds — light, medium, dark, depending on transparency
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Automatic compensation algorithm adapts threshold to environment in real time; microcontroller corrects errors
Banner Engineering Corp.
(888) 373-6767
www.bannerengineering.com
Circle 166
Thermocouple interface
SCB-48×06 signal-conditioning boards let the RIO Pocket PLC interface with up to six thermocouples and RTDs.
Features & benefits
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Connects directly to RIO-47120's 26-pin D-sub connector; vertically oriented from RIO connector
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RIO unit contains 16 analog and 32 digital I/O, 32-bit processor, nonvolatile memory; board features arithmetic and logical processing, data logging, process-control loops, counters, timers; communicates via Ethernet and RS-232
Galil Motion Control
(800) 377-6329
www.galilmc.com
Circle 167
Inductive encoders
Exl 1100 Series rotary encoders now come in versions in which mating dimensions are the same as those of common resolvers.
Features & benefits
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EnDat 2.1 interface; uses inductive scanning method, so single-turn resolution is increased to 18 bits
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Position values transferred as digital information to higher-level electronics over the fast, bidirectional EnDat interface; can also be transferred as an analog signal
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Integrated read-and-write EEPROM makes user parameters available in subsequent electronics
Heidenhain Corp.
(847) 490-1191
www.heidenhain.com
Circle 168