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RITTAL AND MICROSOFT MCLENNAN LAUNCH
INTRODUCE INTEGRATED SERVOBELT PRECISION
SOFTWARE BELT DRIVE
Rittal and Microsoft have joined in a Mclennan Servo Supplies has launched a long
collaboration which aims to signifi cantly travel belt drive system, offering higher dynamic
optimise energy consumption within the data performance, increased accuracy capability and
centre. RiZone, Rittal’s new IT management much improved repeatability than conventional
software, along with Microsoft’s System Centre belt driven linear positioners. The ServoBelt
Operations Manager (SCOM), represents from Bell-Everman uses a patent-pending
the fi rst commercial software, which extends beyond the infrastructure design based on two steel reinforced polyurethane timing belts that are meshed
components and allows power consumption monitoring of all devices. By and guided through a servo driven toothed roller and idler system held within
creating a management pack to facilitate the sharing of data between IT a carriage supported on linear motion guide bearings and Bosch 45 series T-slot
infrastructure and servers, the software monitors and controls the cooling extruded profi le. As the active belting under tension is restricted to less than
from chillers, computer room air conditioning systems, liquid cooling 75 mm regardless of the travel range, a much increased and uniform stiffness
packages, free cooling, as well as the energy consumption from uninterrupted is possible. This means that servo tuning can have much higher gain factors
power supplies, power distribution and other physical parameters, such as and superior settling times, allowing signifi cant dynamic performance increase
temperature, access and security. The SCOM monitors the performance of throughout the travel range or the ability to use smaller power motors to
the server and provides an event display and evaluation, allowing server load achieve the same results. The design also considerably improves both positional
and climate control to be co-ordinated fl exibly with each other. RiZone can accuracy and repeatability specifi cations for belt driven systems. The range offers
manage redundant confi gurations up to Tier IV and is able to communicate belt drive levels of overall cost, with screw drive dynamic response and close to
with third party products via SNMP or BACnet. information@rittal.co.uk linear motor speed performance. sales@mclennan.co.uk, www.mclennan.co.uk
BROCHURE OUTLINES ELECTRONICS LASER MARKING
PACKAGING SOLUTIONS FOR PBT ELECTRICAL
RAILWAY APPLICATIONS CONNECTORS
Electronics packaging specialist Schroff The thermoplastic polyester Polybutylene
has brought out a new brochure detailing Terephthalate (PBT) exhibits a great surface
the company’s wide range of enclosures fi nish, is dimensionally stable, and has excellent
and embedded systems for use in railway electrical insulation characteristics. The
applications. The 28-page A4 brochure starts electrical connector shown is manufactured
with an overview of Schroff’s capabilities and from PBT and contains 30% glass fi bre
illustrates the typical locations where its products are found, such as inside trains, reinforcement. In addition to the engraved mark (typical of CO2 lasers), a
trackside, in signal boxes and at stations. It then explains the comprehensive dark contrast is produced by the reaction of the glass fi bre to the laser beam,
shock and vibration testing that is carried out on the enclosures and systems, creating an easily readable, contrasting mark. To achieve the cycle time required
in accordance with IEC, SNCF and Deutsche Bundesbahn standards. The for this particular application, an FH Series marking head was selected with a
second half of the brochure provides a closer look at the diverse range of 125 mm focusing lens to steer the beam from the Synrad sealed CO2 laser. An
products available, including wall-mounted enclosures, indoor and outdoor eight-character identifi cation string was set-up in WinMark Pro Laser Marking
cabinets, subracks, and complete systems featuring integrated backplanes, power software. At a power level of 25 watts and a marking velocity of 635 millimetres
supplies and cooling. To obtain a copy of the brochure, visit www.schroff.co.uk per second, each mark was created in a cycle time of only 0.14 seconds per
and click on the Catalogue Request button. Alternatively, the brochure can be connector. A slightly engraved, contrasting mark was created using an FH Series
downloaded in PDF format from the mini-site www.schroff.co.uk/railways. Full marking head and 25 watts of power at a speed of 25 inches/second. It took
shock and vibration test reports are available at www.schroff.co.uk/testreports. only 0.14 seconds to mark the eight-character string on each connector.
www.schroff.co.uk, schroff-sales@schroff.co.uk, Tel: +44 (0)1442 21872 email: info@laserlines.co.uk
RUGGED CHARGE HALDEX CONCENTRIC’S
AMPLIFIER FOR MODULAR FUEL PUMP
MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS ASSEMBLY FOR VOLVO PENTA
With quality control systems relying increasingly Haldex Concentric has developed a low-cost
on automatic monitoring of manufacturing fuel pump and adaptor for Volvo Penta,
processes, the Type 5073A charge amplifi er allowing it to use a standard unit without
from Kistler provides a fl exible and reliable changing the engine confi guration. The unit
method of acquiring data from piezoelectric replaces a fuel and steering pump combination
sensors in the manufacturing environment. designed for 9 to 11 litre automotive engines
Available with between one and four channels with wide, variable measuring but also used in gensets and marine applications where the steering pump was
ranges, ±100 to ±1,000,000 pC, each channel has two independent, switchable not required. The solution is a transmission module between the engine and
on-line measuring ranges. Housed in a rugged metal case, it is tolerant of supply the fuel pump. Since the interface unit functions as the drive alignment between
voltage variations from 18 to 30 volts and can be supplied with protection up to the engine and fuel pump, both the interface housing and internal drive shaft
IP65 for use in harsh environments. Basic settings can be made via the RS-232C have to be machined to micron tolerances. Haldex Concentric has invested in
serial interface whilst the LabView software provides a more detailed and fl exible an advanced, fully automated test and assembly system designed to achieve a ‘no
confi guration capability. The output signals may be used for monitoring, closed- faults forward’ solution. The system checks components and, where a concern is
loop control and process optimisation applications. The fl oating potential digital detected, automatically picks up the components and segregates them. The new
inputs for reset/measure and range selection make the charge amplifi er ideal pump module has enabled Volvo to replace a partially inactive system without
for integration into machine control systems. The Type 5073A charge amplifi er the necessity to make any engine modifi cations. Since the design is backwards
is an interface between piezoelectric transducers on production machines and compatible, it will also benefi t end-users should a replacement be required for
production control and recording systems. www.kistler.com older power steering and fuel pump modules. www.concentric-pumps.co.uk
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