Archive for November, 2009

High Performance inductive proximity sensor with class leading stability and environmental resistance.

Introducing the newest member of the rectangular proximity sensor line, the GX-F/H series. This exciting new series offers an unprecidented level of stability, durability, and workability. Using advanced manufacturing techniques, SUNX is able to create sensors that are minimize part to part variance and offer a detection distance that only varies by a maximum of 0.4mm! The result is an incredibly stable detection that is suitable for usage in high volume applications where precision from installation to installation is imperative.

The environmental characteristics of the GX-F/H series further solidify its high-end performance, easily surpassing conventional products. The IP68g enclosure completely isolates the sensor from the effects of dirt, water, or oil allowing usage in very harsh environments. The series also exhibits an extrememly tight deviation of sensing characteristics, +/-8%, over its usable temperature range of -25 to +70 degrees C.

Add in a 10X increase in vibration in shock resistance over our previous models and you are left with the most durable proximity sensor SUNX has created to date. Lastly, SUNX has added a metal sleeve in the mounting hole to increase tightening strength, and doubled the wiring gauge to make workability far easier then previous models, installation has never been easier.

For more information, here is the GX-F/H Product Brochure

GX-F Series	GX-H Series

The New R28i Modular Incremental Encoder is providing state-of-the-art performance in a 28mm package.

The innovative design is self-aligning and self-gapping, and requires no special tooling for installation. Just remove two mounting screws from the motor, slip the encoder on and adjust set screw, push down the cover and insert the connector.

The custom OPTO-ASIC provides a wide range of available resolutions, and sets the standard for resolution and performance. The R28i also can accommodate motor shafts up to 7mm making it suitable for brush motor, step motor, and lead-screw applications.

Features:
• Line count up to 4000
• 2 data channels in quadrature
• Once around index pulse
• 3.3 or 5 volt capability
• Wide operating temp range
• 500 KHz frequency response
• Push/Pull or Line Driver outputs
• Robust mounting
• No installation tooling required

For more information, here is the R28i Data Sheet & R28i Installation Instructions

The Patlite CLB Series LED Light Bars provide Longer Life, Lower Power Consumption and Less Heat Generation than Conventional Fluorescent Lamps.

The lightweight, low-current illuminator provides back-lighting to make your signs clearly visible.

Common Applications include Control Cabinet Lighting, Back-lighting for Signs, Workpiece Illumination or General Area Illumination. Compared with other brands the brightness of the CLB stands out!

Features Include • Low current consumption, low voltage. • Designed as an alternative to fluorescent lighting, no ballast required. • Light is bright, but cool. • 3 different lengths available.

Sizes:

CLB-24N1: 30mm x 27mm x 146mm

CLB-24N2: 30mm x 27mm x 246mm

CLB-24N: 30mm x 27mm x 378mm

Input Voltage Options: – 24V DC

Mounting Options: – Direct mount – Indoor, any direction

Body Style: – Polycarbonate plastic housing – Pre-assembled, pre-wired

Body Color: – Clear Light Source

Type : LED – Average Service Life (Specified when brightness decreases to 70%) : 40,000 hours – RoHS

Protection:  IP-42f

Colors : Red / Amber / White

Lens: – Polycarbonate RATINGS: – CE

For further details here is the CLB Data Sheet or more information on other LED Illumination Products.

Introducing the Ultimate Mark Sensor.

The LX-100 series of digital color mark sensors utilizes 3 LED elements (Red, Green, and Blue) offering high precision sensing of any color marking. A four digit digital display allows for user-friendly setting and monitoring of sensor settings. Six easy-to-see indicators surround the main display allowing quick and easy confirmation of the operating mode.

Also, the threshold value can be conveniently checked at the touch of a button. One-level, two-level and fully automatic teaching methods are available with an option of external teaching if the sensor is not easily accessible. The LX-100 series has two detection modes:

Mark Mode

The sensor automatically selects the most effective LED color for the application that is presented. With a fast response time of 45 microseconds, this mode is best suited for high speed manufacturing lines.

Color Mode

For high precision color mark detection, all three LEDs are utilized to distinguish between colors that are difficult with conventional single LED sensors. The built-in 12-bit A/D converter enables high precision 1/4000 resolution judgments.

For further details please check out the LX-100 Catalog

Measures air flow up to 1000 liters per minute all with one of the industry’s smallest sizes.

The FM-200 Series is a bi-directional digital flow sensor for use with air or Nitrogen gas. It offers high precision detection in an ultra small package, thanks to the utilization of MEMS technology. The series covers a wide range of flow rates and has a wide range of I/O options standard, such as dual discrete outputs, an analogvoltage output, and an external input.

* Dual Digital Display: The integrated two-color dual digital display offers quick and easy verification of the sensor’s operation, including flow rate, direction, and output condition.

* Bi-Directional Flow Detection: The unique sensor chip of the FM-200 allows for flow sensing in both directions. The unit utilizes two temperature sensors, one on each side of a heater element, to determine the heat distribution. This concept provides accurate detection, regardless of flow direction.

* Flow Rate and Flow Meter Modes: The FM-200 series not only has the ability of displaying the real time flow rate of a process, but also has a mode that will allow the unit to function as a flow meter. This is great for applications where the customer would like monitor the amount of air used or lost in their process.

* Comprehensive Lineup: The FM-200 series consists of three main body styles with a total of eight flow rate ranges, from 0.5 l/min to 1000 l/min. Port options range from 4mm push fit to G1/2 female threads. The comparative outputs are available in NPN or PNP types.

For further details please check out the FM-200 Catalog

MR-E Super Servo Amplifiers & Motors – A Cost Effective, High Preformance & Easy to Use AC Servo Replacement for Stepper Systems.

The MR-E-Super series is perfect for low-end applications or replacement of stepper systems for simple machine tool equipment, packaging machines or general purpose machines. MR-E Super servo motors and amplifiers can be used in AC servo applications for position, speed, and torque control.

The MR-E Super series includes RS-232C serial communication functionality. Mitsubishi Electric’s PC-based servo set-up software, MR-Configurator, and a RS-232C serial communication link can be used to perform MR-E Super parameter setting, machine test operations like Jog mode, status display monitoring, gain adjustments, and more.

With sizes ranging from 100W to 2kW, the incorporation of a high resolution (131,072ppr) encoder and legendary auto-tuning and vibration suppression functions, the MR-E-Super series servo is a perfect solution for simple machines in cost-competitive situations.

High Performance:

• Has a 500Hz analog frequency response, it accepts pulse commands up to 1000kHz and has high-accuracy positioning with a high resolution encoder at 131,072ppr.
• Machine vibration can be easily suppressed with the advanced vibration suppression control.
• With the use of MR-Configurator servo set up software, optimal tuning can be easily achieved.
• Two types of interfaces are available, pulse-train for position and internal speed control and analog input for speed or torque control.

Ease of Use

• Gain settings can be easily set with the real-time auto tuning function.
• The MR-Configurator set up software allows you to seamlessly monitor multiple functions, diagnose problems, change parameters, test operations and much more right from your PC.
• Servo amplifier screw terminals have been replaced by plug-in connectors to make wiring of the system easier.

Application Emphasis

• Replacement of stepper motors, inverters or DC motors.
• Machine tools (Milling, Turning, Grinding, Transfer, Load/Unload and Wood working)
• Food processing, Packing machines and Feeders (Form, Fill & Seal, Filling, Label printing, Bag manufacturing, Press feeders, Roll feeders)
• Material Handling (Indexing, Sorting, Pick & Place, Conveyer Control)
• Textile Machines (Weaving, Embroidery, Knitting, Winding and Stranding)

For further details please check out the MR-E Product Brochure

The Q12DCCPU MES Interface IT module solves the difficult challenge of linking manufacturing and IT systems together to enable comprehensive data sharing.

Our customers are looking for a solution that follows industry standards, provides the highest level of security and reliability. The Q12DCCPU MES Interface IT module is a great solution whether it is a single machine implementation or a large scale multi facility projects. Significant expense has been spent creating customer application interfaces such as VB and OPC to create the needed linkage. As changes are required, these applications need to constantly be updated. With the MES Interface IT module, distributing information to and from legacy automation assets is as simple as newer systems.

Ease Connection to Various IT systems:

Connectivity – Bi-directional information distribution occurs by mapping data using the MX MES Interface IT Workbench software. Customer coding and integration efforts are drastically minimized.

IT Environments – Databases and messaging transports like WebSphere Message Queue (WMQ), HTTP and TCP/IP are supported

Security – Enterprise quality role based security infrastructure for protection of both IT and production systems

Highly reliable Two-Tier architecture reduces cost while increasing reliability:

The system configuration is improved by replacing problem prone gateway PCs with an information appliance

Data flow is trigger based – events of machine failure, operator action, end of cycle and others…

The exception based operation reduces network loading and eliminate associated issues with polling technologies.

Ideal relationship between Control and IT Systems: A key issue with existing solutions is either too tight or too lose coupling between the production and IT systems which creates problems.

The MES Interface IT module is closely coupled for optimum data collection, but has no influence on machine control.

Production and IT people can work autonomously and the changing IT environment does not impact machine production machinery validation.

For further details please check out the MES Product Brochure

The New Max Count Series is a next-generation electronic preset counter providing the ultimate in flexibility, speed and ease of use. The New Max features a large 8-digit Alpha-Numeric LED display that allows programming setup to be done using easy-to-understand, text — not confusing coded numerals.

Communications options for either wired RS 485 Modbus, Ethernet or wireless allows remote access to “real-time” data and operating variables.

Uni-directional or bi-directional counting is accurately  managed at speeds to 40kHz.  This makes this new generation of counters ideal for applications requiring hi-speed, high-resolution measurements for positioning, cut-to-length, batching and packaging. Programmable Correction-Constant and Decimal Point features let the LED display provide its readout in the appropriate engineering unit and resolution.

Ideal applications: High Speed, High Precision, counting with presets that can activate or deactivate control outputs based on a user entered value.

Typical uses: Pump control, Spooling and Winding, Cut-to-Length, & Packaging Control.

Discover more about the New Max Count Series Electronic Counters.

Dynapar announces the introduction of the NorthStar HDN and HDP series of shaft-less encoders.

The new encoders feature true non-contact sensing technology that eliminates encoder shafts, bearings, and seals. As a result, the encoder is highly reliable, compact, completely sealed, and easy to integrate into existing applications.

Coupling With “Air”: Unlike traditional encoders that require some form of shaft and bearing assembly, the NorthStar HDN and HDP encoders use magnetic coupling technology to eliminate the need for these components. The encoders are supplied with a “target” magnet in the form of a bolt or collar which can be affixed to the rotating shaft or equipment that requires position or speed sensing. In application, the target magnet need only be placed in relatively close proximity to the encoder, meaning a wide sensing envelope is possible. This allows for virtually maintenance-free operation, eliminating alignment issues that can cause coupling breakage, bearing damage, and seal wear.

Completely Sealed: Since there’s no shaft protruding from the encoder, there’s no seal. Elimination of this potential ingress point is a welcome benefit especially when dealing with washdown or very dirty environments. In addition, the electronics are completely sealed and encapsulated in a clear potting compound which allows visibility of status LED’s that monitor signal output. The encoder is rated for up to IP68 environmental protection depending upon the connector chosen.

Incremental or Absolute Output: Unlike many competitive encoders, the NorthStar HDN and HDP encoders are available in either incremental or absolute output format. Absolute single-turn resolution of 13 bits is standard on the HDN58, with a choice between analog 0-5VDC output or CAN Bus interface. Standard incremental quadrature output with or without complements is available up to 2048PPR depending upon model.

Price and Availability: The HDN58, HDP30, and HDP18 encoders are built to order and immediately available for the general market. List pricing starts at $299 for the HDN series, $319 for the HDP18 series, and $369 for the HDP30 series, which features the form factor of a proximity sensor.

Click below on the model of your choice for specifications.

HDN58 Specifications	HDP30 Specifications	HDP18 Specifcations

Now available through parent company HEIDENHAIN Corporation is the Leine & Linde 600 Series (a highly robust ø 58 mm fieldbus encoder series), now with DeviceNet™.

This support for fieldbus interfaces extends the range of applications for this already useful absolute rotary encoder. Field bus interfaces based on Ethernet, PROFIBUS or CAN are examples of the communication protocols often used in automation. These interfaces are available on the Model 600 Series absolute coded singleturn or multiturn encoders.

This Leine & Linde series supports 13-bit singleturn or 25-bit multiturn with screw terminal or miniature M12 connection. Mechanically, various shafted- and hollow-shafted versions are available. The DeviceNet™ encoder supports encoder profile revision 2 and the functionality has been fully tested in compliance with the ODVA conformance test.

Overall, fieldbus technology is rapidly gaining acceptance and integration into automation applications worldwide. Based on network topology, system requirements and performance, various types of fieldbus systems are available, all developed and supported by individual standardization organizations. The key principle of fieldbus technology is to enhance device functionality, achieve communication transparency, simplify and standardize installations, as well as limiting the installation and maintenance costs. Sensors, like encoders, with support for various fieldbus interfaces have been available for several years and are increasingly gaining in acceptance and installed market share.

Leine & Linde is well known worldwide for offering high quality, heavy duty encoders of both the incremental and absolute types, are noted for their product robustness and designed to cope with the harshest of environments, such as those with high vibration, dirt and cold temperatures. These heavy, severe duty encoders are suited for drive and measurement applications and are often found in industries such as pulp and paper, forest and wood processing, agriculture, aggregate and mining equipment.

For further details on the Ruggedized Shaft Encoder check out the 607-608 RSA Data Sheet and Hollow Shaft Encoders are also available 607-608 RHA Data Sheet