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PRODUCTS
TECHNOLOGY FILE COMPACT PANEL ENCODERS
Suitable for a range of applications thanks to their
numerous connection variants, MEGATRON’s MRB series of compact
panel encoders offer a wide
range of detents and tactile torques. These have a long service life and fulfil the
task of a human-machine interface (HMI). The sensors are characterised by their optoelectronic measuring principle, which ensures reliable and long-lasting operational safety. With the MRB sensors, the solder pins can be oriented to the front, rear or bottom. The encoders
can also be supplied with an optional flat ribbon cable, which can be customised if required. A connector can also be fitted on request. The MRB sensors are supplied with or without push-buttons; and with 16 and 25 mechanical detents or without detents. Being compact and with flexible mounting options, they can be easily integrated into a wide range of systems. MRB encoders offer a resolution of 25 or 16 pulses per revolution. Available with a 5V or 3.3V supply voltage, the encoders can be supplied with a shaft seal for increased IP protection; and offer a current consumption of less than 10mA.
MEGATRON
www.megatron.de
A NEXT GENERATION DISTRIBUTED CONTROL SYSTEM
Valmet has introduced the next-generation distributed control system (DCS), the Valmet DNAe. The fully web-based process control system
comes with a new cybersecure system architecture, control software and hardware, engineering and analytics tools, helping customers to improve the efficiency, productivity, sustainability and safety of their operations. Valmet DNAe provides a common user
interface for controls, analytics, configuration and maintenance. Intuitive workflows simplify
operations and enable users to manage larger process areas with less effort. Advanced analytics tools enable turning real-time and historical data into actionable insights. Additionally, the new web-based configuration
environment provides a unified environment for all engineering needs from office to field, enhancing flexibility in configuration and maintenance tasks.
Valmet
www.valmet.com
ETHERNET MODULES
New from ifm electronic is the robust AL4xxx series of Ethernet modules for field applications. These decentralised DI modules act as a link between binary sensors and the fieldbus, enabling smooth transmission of binary switching signals via the fieldbus without additional transmission systems. Features include direct transmission of binary signals with fieldbus topology for improved efficiency; while ecolink technology guarantees reliable, permanently ingress-resistant M12 connections of the connection cables. Technical advancements include a voltage
supply system with an A-coded M12 connector and an L-coded M12 connector with daisy chain functionality for efficient power distribution. There is also an integrated counter function suitable for high-frequency counter applications, ensuring accurate counting regardless of PLC cycle times.
ifm electronic
www.ifm.com/gb/en
IP67 HMI PANEL DISPLAYS CAN BE ATTACHED ANYWHERE ON A MACHINE
A new range of HMI panel displays has been launched by KEB Automation, with users able to choose between four different panel sizes: 7, 10.1, 15.6 or 21.5 inches. The Web HMI C6 X1 has a capacitive multi-touch and can be installed anywhere in the environment of the machine; or anywhere on a machine with various mounting options available. As the panel supports Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), the costs for the normally more complex cabling can be reduced. Installation of the Web HMI outside of the control cabinet is made possible
due to the high protection class rating of IP67, which enables use in an extended temperature range of -20˚C to +55˚C without requiring an additional housing. The HMI systems have a Linux operating system and are equipped with
a Chromium-based HTML5 browser, making them ideal for IIoT edge applications. Machine builders and systems integrators are therefore provided with all the basic requirements for the future of digital manufacturing and can benefit from the advantages of Industry 4.0. In combination with tools such as HELIO, the C6 X1 can be used to create
an innovative visualisation system. HELIO is an HMI management system that allows users to create intuitive HMIs quickly and easily. Due to modern web technology, these are truly responsive and independent of platforms and end devices. The HMI management system provides templates that already include professional interface design ‘out-of-the-box’. Users only have to configure and no longer need to programme themselves.
KEB Automation MINIATURE PRECISION BALL SCREWS
Thomson Industries, Inc. has announced the availability of new German-engineered and manufactured miniature precision ball screw sizes. The miniature metric ball screw line uses a multi-start ball
return design that maximises support for higher loads. This provides precise, smooth and quiet operation for applications requiring high precision and load handling in confined spaces. Using more balls enables higher loads to be supported. Thomson miniature metric ball screws accomplish this with a multi-liner return system that maximises the number of circuits and loaded balls in the nut. A miniature metric system with a multi-liner return system, for example, deploys 168 balls in eight circuits to support 7.6kN of static load, as
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www.keb.co.uk
compared to a single-liner design, which would use 84 balls in four circuits to support only 4.2kN. Maximising the number of balls within a single nut also extends the life of the system by spreading the load across multiple points. Furthermore, the multi-liner return system floats axially to compensate for misalignment. Common applications include: Diagnostic and life
science instruments; Test and measurement equipment; Fluid pumping, such as medical infusion pumps; and Robotics and pick & place equipment. The miniature metric ball screws with the multi-liner
ball return system are now available in 8 x 2.5mm, 8 x 5mm, 10 x 2mm, 10 x 3mm, and 12 x 2mm diameters.
Thomson Industries
www.thomsonlinear.com
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