Schneider Electric OsiSense XG RFID System

The Schneider Electric OsiSense® XG is used for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems. The market for these systems weighs in at about $5.6 billion and Schneider Electric prides itself in being a solutions provider and expert in the industry for over 15 years.

The product's identification system enables access control, object traceability and identification. Additionally, it's flexible and its connectivity and openness will improve your system reliability.

Benefits include:

• Easy to configure and connect to your PLC Network
• Simple configuration of station address
• No data encryption
• Integrates with Modbus® RTU, Ethernet Modbus® TCP/IP,DeviceNet, Ethernet IP, Uni-Telway™ and PROFIBUS-DP networks
• Enhanced Read / Write Stations where one station read/write both ISO 14443 or 15963 tags
• Worldwide compatibility - operates on most widely used frequency, 13.56 MHz (ISO standard: 14443 and15693)

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Schneider Electric Harmony XB4/5 Multiple-Headed Push Buttons

The Harmony™ XB4/5 multiple-headed push button reduces installation costs and saves space. With up to two push buttons and one pilot light available in one 22 mm mounting hole, the product provides several functions in the same physical space as a single-function device for simple applications.

Additionally, metallic XB4 (heavy duty) or plastic XB5 (harsh environment) operators help reduce inventory requirements and energy efficient LED technology provides high contrast illumination with long life operation.

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Schneider Electric Altivar 32 Variable Speed Drive

Schneider Electric's newest variable speed drive offering, the Altivar 32, is designed to help meet all of the emerging market requirements within multiple industries. Whether it's upgrading existing systems or designing new installations, the Altivar 32 is packed with innovations that can increase efficiency and versatility.

When used with a synchronous motor, the Altivar 32 can improve energy efficiency by up to 10%. The product integrates simple control functions right into the drive which enables the replacement of simple functions performed by the PLC. Additionally, its slim body design and side-by-side mounting can reduce panel space requirements by 40%. Best of all, the easy-fit communication modules are available for CANopen Daisy Chain, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, Profibus DP V1, and DeviceNet. Both Modbus and CanOpen are integrated as standard.

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Turck NPN Outputs for C-Groove Magnetic Cylinder Position Sensors

TURCK announces that the company’s line of BIM-UNR magnetic cylinder position sensors—designed to mount within C-groove cylinders with no accessories required—has been expanded to include sensors with NPN outputs.

BIM-UNR sensors are also now enhanced with a combination mounting screw that grants users the flexibility of choosing a 3/16” (1.3 mm) Allen wrench or a flat-bladed screwdriver for sensor installation. Sensors can be securely mounted with a simple quarter-turn of the mounting screw, which is located in close proximity to the cable exit. This design ensures the sensors remain firmly fastened, even if a cable is pulled.

About BIM-UNR Sensors
With dimensions of only 2.9 x 4.6 x 18 mm, BIM-UNR is one of the most compact sensors on the market. For easy installation, this miniature sensor can be inserted into a C-groove from the top rather than from the side. The sensor’s active sensing element is placed at the bottom of the groove—as close to the magnet as feasible—to deliver reliable detection, particularly on short-stroke cylinders. In addition, BIM-UNR provides high immunity to EMC interference, in
accordance with EN 60947-5-2.

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Pepperl+Fuchs ML100 Series Photoelectric Sensors

Pepperl+Fuchs introduces ML100 Series Photoelectric Sensors. These sensors literally shine over competitive sensor options in that they feature a more powerful and brighter light spot to enable longer sensing distances of up to 30 meters (98 ft.), with greater signal strength to reliably “see” through more contaminants that collect on the sensor lens. The new light spot also facilitates easier alignment, even to small objects or reflectors. The ML100 series is cULus listed.

“The new light spot is a significant differentiator for the ML100 series, not just in terms of it enabling longer sensing distances and greater signal strength, but also in its sharply defined boundaries and lack of a central black space that provides a consistent detection field with no ‘sensing voids,’” says Jeff Allison, Product Manager.

Enhanced status indication actively details for the user what the sensor is doing at any given moment. And because the status LEDs are highly visible from 360 degrees, users can quickly ascertain sensor status from further distances and various positions.

The ML100 series sensors provide an industry-standard mounting pattern, but are far more durable than a typical sensor with the same mounting style. “Where most competitive models have plastic threaded holes that are extremely susceptible to damage during mounting due to excessively applied torque, the ML100 series feature metal bushings for exceptional durability,” explains Allison.

The ML100 series boasts what is among the lowest current consumption in its class; many competitive models have a current consumption rating that is 25-50% higher than the ML100. Lower current consumption directly translates into energy savings, and also cuts costs because fewer power supplies can support a larger number of sensors.

The ML100 provides automatic crosstalk protection, meaning that two ML100 sensors can be used together without any mounting restrictions. They are also highly immune to ambient light, even in environments using high frequency energy-saving fluorescent lights. Additionally, a broader temperature rating (-30° C to 60° C; -22° F to 140° F) means the ML100 provides more reliable operation in both lower temperature and higher temperature environments, including cold storage areas, compared with competitive options.

ML100 series sensors are ideally suited for material handling applications such as detecting the presence of passing totes or cartons on conveyors, and as a start and stop trigger for conveyors. They are also well suited for use for long distance detection of engine blocks in the automotive industry, for example. Additionally, the ML100 is an ideal height monitoring solution in the packaging and solar energy markets, among others.

Pepperl+Fuchs is a world leader in the design, manufacture and application of high quality factory and process automation products and services. Pepperl+Fuchs pioneered the development of proximity sensors 50 years ago, and has set the standard for innovation and quality ever since.

Pepperl+Fuchs, 1600 Enterprise Parkway, Twinsburg, OH 44087; (330) 486-0001; fax: (330) 405-4710; fa-info@us.pepperl-fuchs.com; www.pepperl-fuchs.us.

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Phoenix Contact CLIP PROJECT Professional Marking Software

Phoenix Contact introduces CLIP PROJECT professional software for marking. This marking software allows the user to draw basic shapes and create custom templates.

The new drawing capability allows users to create shapes such as circles, squares/rectangles, lines and polylines. Place the objects into a custom template, or use them as needed on single labels. Objects can be resized and moved using “drag and drop,” or by typing in the desired height and width measurements and X and Y coordinates. Line thickness and type (dashed, solid, etc.) can also be determined.

The other new feature available in CLIP PROJECT professional is the ability to create custom templates. This can range from simply changing the font type, size or rotation for a particular material to inserting individual text fields in the background, which can later be filled before printing.


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Schneider Electric Magelis STU HMI Panel

The Magelis STU HMI from Schneider Electric does more than give you a crystal clear display and control of all that is happening within your control panel — without even opening the door. It also offers a truly impressive, one-of-a-kind design that easily mounts, without tools, directly onto your control panel through a standard push-button opening. This effectively puts a 3.5” screen through a standard 22mm round hole answering the age-old questions of how to put a square peg, through a round hole.

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