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Magnetic speed controller

April 20, 2016

Used to control the speed of boxes and plastic trays traveling on gravity roller conveyors and spirals or the end sections of sorters, the Interroll magnetic speed controller handles goods weighing from 1 to 77 lb.

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Integrated control platform

April 15, 2016

The Mitsubishi iQ-R Series integrated control platform incorporates sequence, motion, safety, process and C language control.

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Motor controller

April 12, 2016

The Nanotec N5 motor controller with EtherNet/IP and Modbus/TCP fieldbus interfaces features 6 digital and 2 analog inputs, 2 digital outputs and an input for a 5V/24V encoder.

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Control unit

April 8, 2016

Used for monitoring bucket elevators and conveyors, the 4B Components Watchdog Super Elite WDC4 control unit processes signals from up to 15 sensors for belt speed, belt misalignment, continuous bearing temperature, pulley misalignment and plug conditions.

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Compact controller

April 6, 2016

The Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley Compact GuardLogix 5370 controller eliminates the need for separate networks and controllers for safety and motion in applications with up to 16 axes.

TECH FLASH

Sercos to demo SoftMaster at Hanover Fair

Sercos International will present a variety of demos during Hanover Fair in Hanover, Germany held April 25-29

Jeremy Gerrard

March 29, 2016

The Sercos III SoftMaster demo, which was developed in cooperation with Bosch Rexroth, ISG Industrielle Steuerungstechnik and Tenasys.

Manufacturing News

Study reveals attributes of top organizations

March 23, 2016

A new study from Sage Clarity (an Epicor/Informance solution provider), “Manufacturing Performance Benchmark Study for Fast Moving Consumer Goods,” features real-world data collected over a period of 90 days from more than 100 global manufacturing operations.

Automation

Are your control networks safe from cyberattacks?

Better safe than sorry since "sorry" could cost you downtime, product quality or safety and/or your brand’s reputation.

Wayne Labs

March 18, 2016

According to the ICS-CERT (Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team) fiscal year 2015 final incident response statistics, the food and agriculture segment reported only two cyberattacks last year.

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Modbus modules

March 7, 2016

Engineered for Rockwell Automation CompactLogix units, Molex Modbus modules connect the controllers to any Modbus/TCP or Modbus serial network.

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Servo drive/controller

February 10, 2016

Capable of driving a range of rotary and linear motors, the Parker IPA 1.5-axis servo drive/controller comes with 400W and 1,500W power levels; it is suitable for HMI-, PC- and PLC-based applications.