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MotionMatch is a new sizing software package for servo drives and motors from Lenze-AC Tech. Company officials describe the combination of MotionMatch motor sizing software and MotionView drive configuration software as a powerful yet simple solution to motion control management. According to Darrow Hanesian, Director of Product Management at Lenze-ACTech: 'Sising a motor shouldn't be rocket science and neither should programming a servo drive'. Hanesian reckons that Lenze -AC Tech's MotionMatch, used with the existing MotionView, takes all the guess work out of pairing a servo drive and a motor, plus the user can now configure the drive with infinite ease. 'Our application engineers often get asked about the right size motor for a customer's application; unfortunately, however, the question usually comes after some failure has occurred', says Hanesian. Deb Kling, Lenze-ACTech Marketing Manager, agrees: 'With thousands of drive and motor combination

Clear Resin Suits High-Quality Lenses DSM Somos has released WaterClear Ultra, a highly clear, colourless stereolithography (SL) resin. In colour comparison testing, WaterClear Ultra has been shown to be the clearest SL resin available on the market today. Using a colourimeter, light transmission values were compared between WaterClear Ultra and various plastic samples, including a competitive polycarbonate-like SL resin and two commonly used clear engineering plastics: polycarbonate and acrylic. Transmission data showed WaterClear Ultra closely mirrored the behaviour of the high-clarity acrylic and demonstrated higher clarity than the commercial grade polycarbonate sheet. 'Clear SL resins are in growing demand', says Somos Marketing Manager Eva Montgomery. 'Simply put, they translate into better looking prototype lenses, packaging materials,'. In the automotive sector, beta test feedback on WaterClear Ultra includes assessments that the resin's clarity resembles th

Sensor Detects Critical Leaks Rechner have introduced the Leak 500 capacitive sensor for the detection of critical leaks. The sensor can be mounted, using the bracket if required, directly on to the base of a drip tray or to the floor of a cabinet and as soon as any liquid enters the field an output will be activated. The size of the sensor makes it ideal for containers and pipelines or for mounting in drip trays whether metal, glass or plastic. The housing and the cable are made of PTFE, making the sensor suitable for the semiconductor and the chemical industries. The supply required is 10 to 35V DC and there are both PNP and NPN versions available. The housing has a height of 18.8mm and the gap between the active sensor face and the base over which the liquid is to be detected is 2.8mm. The field of the sensor does not extend beyond the contained area below the active face, within the feet of the sensor. The Leak 500 is a simple way of providing an alarm to avoid the problems caused

The MCR Hardwired Series Sola Constant Voltage Transformer provides excellent noise filtering and surge suppression to protect connected equipment from damage, degradation or misoperation. VA Ratings: 120 to 15,000 VA. Input Voltage Range: +10/-20% of nominal ±3% output voltage regulation Acts as a step-up or step-down transformer Galvanic isolation provides exceptional circuit protection 25 year typical MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure) Noise Isolation: 120 dB common mode; 60 dB normal mode Surge Suppression: Up to 6,000 Volt surges

GPS Unit Synchronises Devices Hima-Sella's HSD7000 Din Rail mounted GPS unit is capable of providing positional information and time synchronisation to external devices such as data recorders, PLCs and PCs. The unit is able to provide positional and speed data over an RS485 port (Modbus is available). This data can be transmitted over various media such as UHF radio, VHF radio, GSM and GPRS and can be used for tracking of vehicles such as locomotives, goods vehicles and mobile plant machinery. GPS time data can be provided in two ways, namely over RS485 serial connections for communication with data recorders, PLCs, PCs and other computer based devices, or via a pulse at certain times, ensuring PLCs and data logging devices maintain an accurate time.

Ethernet Switches Offer Multiple Redundancy Levels Ethernet Direct has released its dual homing technology in its industrial Ethernet switches. Ethernet Direct offers a broad range of industrial managed Ethernet products designed with multi-levels of redundancy to ensure a reliable and secured industrial network. Ethernet Direct offers X-Ring on Industrial managed Ethernet switches. As a network expands by connecting many devices together, Ethernet redundancy becomes more critical to ensure nonstop connection. The X-Ring proprietary protocol incorporates both a coupling ring and dual homing. When there is more than one X-Ring group set up in a network, the dual homing feature can ensure two X-Ring groups with redundant back up when connected to a backbone switch and can be enabled in the switches to allow for standby links to the upper level switch. Dual homing provides an advanced redundancy network solution by connecting switches running in different redundant protocols such as the I

Diffusion Pump Offers Long-Term Performance BOC Edwards has released the HT20B diffusion pump, for light and heavy-duty industrial applications. The robust HT20B diffusion pump provides consistent, long-term performance and users will benefit from the highest throughput of any comparably sized pump. The new pump gives a high pumping speed of up to 8000 litres a second and is ideal for processes involving large quantities of gases, such as furnaces and coaters. The HT20B diffusion pump has a machined, cast aluminium interior for exceptional pumping stability and a stainless steel body to prevent corrosion and ensure process cleanliness. It is simple to operate and requires minimum maintenance. The heaters and oil can be changed easily. The design of the interior and boiler assembly enables the pump's performance and ultimate vacuum to be maintained between oil changes. It features a large sight glass to allow operators to easily check the oil level without disturbing the inte

Panasonic offers a versatile line of counters and hour meters to meet just about any application need. Panel mount or PC board mounting are available. These products are of the highest quality and offer our customers an outstanding value. NAiS LH2H compact LCD hour meter features a big, 7 digit display, a ten year lithium battery built-in (replaceable), and conforms to IP 66 environmental durability. Key Features:   - No External Power Needed - Lithium battery built in, 10 year life (replaceable) - Industry First, Bright, 2-Color Backlight - Green and Red - Big, 7 Digit Display - 8.7mm tall digits - Wide Measuring Time Range - 999999.9h/3999d23.9h - 999h59m59s/9999h59.9m - Many Input Methods - Non-voltage, DC voltage, free vol. - IP66 Environmental Durability - Additional Color for Front Cover Available (Black)

Plate Accommodates Multiple Cable Entry The latest wiring installation product from Buttkereit is the KEL-DPZ cable entry plate from the icotek range. This comprises a polyamide frame bonded to a moulded elastomer sealing plate which can accommodate multiple cable entry for a combination of cable sizes. These include 12 cables up to 5.6mm diameter, plus seven cables up to 9.7mm diameter and a further six cables up to 11.9mm diameter. An installation time of only seconds is possible with these cable entry plates, saving considerable time on cabling up machine building projects, panel-mounted switchgear, the control systems for heating, ventilating and air-conditioning plant, and many other applications. The KEL-DPZ unit is designed for use with a standardised cut-out for a 24-pole connector (35 x 112mm) and the elastomer plate incorporates a moulded-in circumferential seal for when it is bolted to a mounting surface. All cable entry sealing features are pre-formed, with the first seal c

Video tutorial aids communication Ethernet Direct has launched its video tutorial and training site. Ethernet Direct offers a comprehensive technical reference library of information specifically oriented to industrial Ethernet, with topics like Ethernet terms and how they relate to Industrial applications, network architectures and recommendations, industrial ethernet software tools and their value, common issues that are happening on the plant floor, important organisations and their function, sections to cover applications of Ethernet/IP, ProfInet, Foundation Field bus HSE, and Modbus TCP, and security on the plant. Simplifying the terms and geared for control engineers, Ethernet Direct explains the technology required for the plant floor and industrial applications. Users can apply for free membership in the Educational link area for advanced support presentations, videos, downloads, 'webinars' and other special features. Understanding the terms and technology of Ethernet c

Flow sensors suit almost any pipe fitting IFM Electronic's all-stainless steel SI5000 is the latest in a successful line of solid-state flow sensors. A major feature of the new range is a housing made of stainless steel in addition to wetted parts. The all-new SI5000 range uses IFM's calorimetric measuring principle, allowing the sensor to operates with no wear at all while providing high sensitivity and repeatability. The measuring range covers 3-300cm/s for liquids and 200-3,000 cm/s for gases. Temperatures can vary between - 25 and 80C. It retains push-button setting of switch points and multicolour LEDs on the unit to indicate flow and switch points. Electronic locking of the settings and resetting the parameters to the factory setting provide additional safety. By using process adapters the sensors can be integrated in almost any pipe fitting. The unit is unaffected by the orientation of the sensing face with respect to the direction of flow, providing increased flexibilit

The CUB5 provides the user the ultimate in flexibility, from its complete user programming to the optional relay output capability. The meter can be programmed as a single or dual counter with rate indication capability. The display can be toggled either manually or automatically between the selected displays. Red Lion CUB5 Series Display has 0.46″ (11.7 mm) high digits. The LCD is available in two versions, reflective (CUB5R000) and backlight (CUB5B000). The backlight version is user selectable for green or red backlighting with variable display intensity. The Red Lion Counter is programmable for one of eight different count modes, including bi-directional and quadrature. When programmed as a dual counter, each counter has a separate scale factor and decimal points. In the counter/rate indicator mode, each have their own scaling and decimal point read-outs in different engineering units. The Red Lion Meter has two separate inputs which provide different functions depending on which

Condensate Drain Is Easy To Maintain Bekomat 31/32 condensate drains just launched by Beko Technologies consist of only two parts. This design principle offers considerable advantages in terms of maintenance and economics. The devices of this new generation are made up of only two parts: a service unit comprising the corrosion-resistant aluminium housing together with all maintenance-relevant components, and an electronic control and sensor unit, which is installed only once. Both parts are coupled via a practical snap connection. This design makes it possible to replace all parts subject to wear or requiring maintenance in one go: the old service unit is simply and quickly removed and a new, works-tested unit is fitted instead. The separation and connection of the two modules requires no tools - it's all done in next to no time. The new service unit, which is pressure and performance tested at the manufacturer's facility, is ready for use. It does not need any additional elect

Magnetic encoders keep track on the drag strip In Stanley Kubrick's classic film Dr Strangelove Slim Pickens was dropped from the aeroplane riding a bomb. If he'd been riding a motorcycle then he would certainly have been astride a KTM nitro methane fuelled dragster built by Finland based Salakazi Racing. With almost 1500 horsepower from just 1995cm3, the KTM Dragster does the quarter mile in 6.7 seconds at a terminal velocity of 316km/h. Helping tame the KTM's (barely) controlled explosion is a brace of 'bomb proof' Renishaw RM22 compact, high-speed rotary magnetic encoders. Take a 360kg motorcycle with an absurd power output, a fearless, Finnish gentleman with a reputation for breaking speed records, and things happen quickly. Within a split second, the engine screams to 7500rev/min. Before the spectator has a chance to comprehend what has transpired, the race is over and bike and rider are a quarter mille down the track, braking frantically. In motor racing terms