Siemens: SITOP PSU8400 – Power Supply with IO-Link

With SITOP PSU8400, you benefit from a highly reliable power supply with IO-Link that puts its value on display – right at the device display and remotely via IO-Link. SITOP PSU8400 has more to offer than conventional power supply units, including more convenience when parameterizing, monitoring, and diagnosing, high power reserves, a small footprint, and an efficiency level of up to 96%. The SITOP PSU8400 communication-capable power supply can be conveniently parameterized and monitored remotely via the integrated IO-Link interface. However, parameterization and diagnostics can also be performed on-site right at the device on the display. SITOP PSU8400 can also be easily expanded using the SITOP buffer, redundancy, and selectivity modules – for maximum reliability and availability.

ManuAuto: MOXA – HMI MD-224Z Industrial Monitor

The MD-224Z Series of industrial marine displays come with full range dimming, wide viewing angles, and optional optical bonding. These displays are built with a small-profile modular design that allows easier integration into industrial marine systems, thereby reducing deployment costs and overall time-to-market. The innovative and user-friendly SavvyTouch display controls offer several unique features not found in most marine display consoles: a proximity sensor for convenient adjustments in dark conditions, an info button for immediate updates of power status, and a quick switch to adjust between day, dusk, and night-time ECDIS modes (for color-calibrated ECDIS models only).

OMRON: H5CC Digital Timer

The H5CC integrates the functionalities of five different OMRON timers into one small but mighty digital timer. The H5CC is able to handle a range of advanced timing applications—from food processing machines to lighting to injection molding—yet its user-friendly programming and easy-to-read LCD screen makes it simple to operate. Best of all, you can reduce unexpected failures with its predictive maintenance features, which notify you when it is nearing the end of its usable life.

Beckhoff: Efficiency in Operation - The Next Multi-Touch Panel Generation

Beckhoff: Efficiency in Operation – The CP49xx | Next Multi-Touch Panel Generation

The CP49xx | Next Multi-Touch Panel Series is advanced and cost-optimized and further expands the diversity of Beckhoff’s broad portfolio. As usual, the CP49xx generation of control panels and panel PCs offers convenient operation with advanced multi-touch technology, a high-quality look and feel, and a wide choice of formats and options. The main draw for the CP49xx | Next Multi-Touch Series class of panels is its attractive pricing. Beckhoff has kept the price low while maintaining a consistently high level of quality by effectively managing manufacturing costs. Beckhoff is now bringing out a smart panel design, based on over 25 years of successful in-house panel production and 12 years of expertise in multi-touch design. With its revised electronics concept and standardized connection solution for electronics and mechanics, the device platform maintains its future-proof technological lead and builds on it while optimizing costs.

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Mouser: MEAN WELL XTR Ultra Slim Industrial DIN Rail Power Supplies

Mouser: MEAN WELL XTR 240 Ultra Slim Industrial DIN Rail Power Supplies

MEAN WELL XTR 240 Ultra Slim Industrial DIN Rail Power Supplies are three-phase, compact, and high-performance power supplies with built-in DC OK relay contact. These power supplies offer 93% maximum efficiency and constant currency with up to 150% peak power. The XTR power supplies feature <2.5W, no load power dissipation, <10A ultra-low inrush current, a fanless design, and a narrow 48mm casing. These power supplies are available in 240W, 480W, and 960W power with three terminal options. The XTR 240 power supplies offer short circuit, overload, over-voltage, and over-temperature protections. These power supplies are used in applications such as factory automation, industrial control systems, semiconductor fabrication equipment, and electro-mechanical apparatus.

Panduit: EB001 – Temperature & Humidity Sensor

Panduit’s EB001 Temperature and Humidity sensor offers high accuracy, comprehensive monitoring, easy installation, and durable construction. It ensures optimal performance and safety for your iPDU and UPS. Secure the sensor to the cabinet or door using cable ties; a magnet has been added to the rear of the sensor to aid in placement. The sensor connects to the iPDU, Sensor Hub (EF001) or UPS, via RJ45 quick disconnect coupler and Ethernet patch cord.

Siemens Introduces AI Agents for Industrial Automation

Siemens has announced an expansion of its industrial AI offerings with advanced AI agents designed to work seamlessly across its established Industrial Copilot ecosystem. This new technology represents a fundamental shift from AI assistants that respond to queries towards truly autonomous agents that proactively execute entire processes without human intervention. Siemens’ new AI agent architecture features a sophisticated orchestrator. Like a craftsman, it deploys a toolbox of specialized agents to solve complex tasks across the entire industrial value chain. These agents work intelligently and autonomously – understanding intent, improving performance through continuous learning, and accessing external tools and other agents as needed. Users retain complete control, selecting which tasks they wish to delegate to AI agents. “With our Industrial AI agents, we’re moving beyond the question-answer paradigm to create systems that can independently execute complete industrial workflows,” said Rainer Brehm, CEO Factory Automation at Siemens Digital Industries. “By automating automation itself, we envision productivity increases of up to 50% for our customers – fundamentally changing what’s possible in industrial operations.”

M12 Cable Material Selection Guide: PUR vs. PVC vs. TPE

M12 Cables have become the industry standard for sensor/actuator connectivity in industrial automation environments. When selecting the right M12 cable for your application, the jacket material is one of the most critical factors that will determine performance, durability, and reliability. This guide compares the three most common M12 cable jacket materials: PUR (Polyurethane), PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), and TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer). The right cable jacket material can mean the difference between a reliable connection that lasts for years and frequent cable failures resulting in costly downtime. In fact, according to industry research, up to 70% of field failures in industrial networks are related to cabling issues. By understanding the properties of different materials and making informed selections, you can significantly improve your system’s reliability.

NORAMCO: Flexible Control Cable

Noramco’s Flexible Control Cable is designed to permit easier handling and installation in confined operating areas. For use in all electrical equipment in dry, damp and wet conditions. Recommended applications include machine tools, assembly lines, control systems, data processing equipment, connections between control panels and machines, grinding machines, CNC machining centres and bottling equipment.

Mouser: Banner Engineering Q45DEW Wireless All-in-One Dew Point Sensor Nodes

Banner Engineering Q45DEW Wireless All-in-One Dew Point Sensor Nodes combine a dew point, humidity, and temperature sensor with Sure Cross wireless architecture in a single package. This integration eliminates the need for ordering multiple components and reducing the device’s physical size. This dew point sensor solution monitors compressed air systems in remote locations without human intervention. The Banner Q45DEW is an industrial-grade, battery-powered device that can wirelessly transmit data to a wireless controller/gateway for remote monitoring of critical systems. Sure Cross Wireless Q45 Sensors combine the best of Banner’s flexible sensor family with its reliable, field-proven, Sure Cross wireless architecture to solve new classes of applications limited only by the user’s imagination. Containing a variety of sensor models, a radio, and an internal battery supply, this product line is truly plug-and-play.

ManuAuto: Techspan IMO i3AL12X/10D14-SCHF PLC/HMI/IO Controller

ManuAuto: Techspan IMO i3A Lite – i3AL12X/10D14-SCHF PLC/HMI/IO Controller

i3A Lite Intelligent Control Station. As with all models of the i3 Series, the i3A Lite brings you a combination of HMI and PLC functionality in a compact and handy unit, that offers MicroSD data storage, a real-time clock, IP65 (NEMA 4X) protection rating, and free configuration software. The i3A Lite has a 128×64 LCD monochrome display with 14 addressable function keys, 12 digital inputs, 4 analog inputs, 2 analog outputs, and a choice of either 12 digital outputs or 6 relays and 2 digital outputs. The i3A Lite is cUL, UL, and FCC approved.

Westburne: Eaton Bussmann FRS-R-15 BUSS FUSETRON 600V RK5 Fuse

Eaton Bussmann Series Class RK5 fuse, FRS-R-15, time-delay, dual-element, current limiting fuse, 15 A, non-indicating fuse, interrupting rating of 200 kA at 600 Vac and 20 kA at 300 Vdc. Bussmann’s cUL Class RK5 Fusetron product offering provides energy efficient advanced protection with its dual-element, time-delay construction and is available with optional open fuse indication on select ratings. Available in both 250Vac and 600Vac, 200kA RMS Sym interrupting rating and sizes ranging from 0 to 600 amp. Fusetron’s deliver 10 seconds (minimum) of time-delay at 500 of rated current (8 seconds for 1/10-30A sizes).

NOARK: Battle of the Breakers – MCCBs vs ACBs

Circuit breakers serve crucial functions. They rapidly stop faulty electric currents to prevent costly damage to equipment. Their designs differ depending on intended use and load capacities. Two common categories are Molded Case Circuit Breakers and Air Circuit Breakers. Though each disconnects power during problems, they have unique attributes. These make one preferred over the other for a given installation or application. Therefore, it’s useful for installers to know the features and differences in ACBs and MCCBs to select the right solution.

Guillevin: Schneider Electric - LZ2H2X4BD Reversing Ultra Compact Starter

Guillevin: Schneider Electric – TeSys H LZ2H2X4BD Reversing Ultra Compact Starter

The TeSys H LZ2H2X4BD Ultra Compact Reverse Starter, 3 poles, 2.4A/500V AC-53, is designed for control and protection of 3-phase motors up to 0.75kW@400V (1HP@480V). The hybrid technology used for power contacts procures ultra compactness (22.5mm width) as well as an extended electrical durability up to 30 million cycles AC-53. It provides control for 2 directions of rotation, an adjustable motor current 0.18-2.4A, class 10A thermal overload protection with auto/ manual/ remote reset, phase loss and phase unbalanced protection, stall and jam motor protection. To be supplied with 24V DC, it provides logic inputs for FW/RV motor direction and remote reset after thermal tripping, 1C/O contact relay for fault indication, LED status on front face for indication of tripping and motor running. DIN rail mounting, screw terminals for control and power, it can be used without derating for ambient temperatures from -25 to 70°C. Multi standards certified (CULus, IEC, CCC), Green Premium compliant (RoHS/REACh).

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