December 21, 2020
IDEC's operator interface products offer a fantastic solution for your display needs. Bright LCD touch screens deliver crisp images, with powerful configuration tools that allow you to easily create a user-friendly and powerful system, enhancing your Human Machine Interaction.
HMI
IDEC touchscreens are redefining Human Machine Interaction. Featuring up to 800 cd/m2 brightness, 1024 x 768 pixel high resolution display and over 100,000 hours of backlight life, they’re the brightest, longest-lasting displays on the market. Built for endurance and reliable operation even in the toughest environments, these high-performance HMIs have an exceptionally wide operating temperature range -20°C to +60°C and are IP66F, IP67F and Type 4X, 12, 13 and Class I Division 2 rated.
PLC+HMI
FT1A SmartAXIS Touch is the first PLC+HMI from the industry’s original manufacturer of micro PLCs. FT1A Touch delivers affordability without compromise because all of the features and functions are already built-in. Design engineers can now enjoy more versatility and more choices for their automation needs than ever before.
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Nexans Webinar - Key 2021 Electrical Code Changes Impacting Wire and Cable
Join NEXANS for a free webinar with Isaac Müller, Applications Engineer for Nexans as he reviews and discusses the changes to the 2021 Canadian Electrical Code related to wire and cable. This free webinar will take place Wed, Jan 27, 2021 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
This webinar includes:
- Updated rules to protect cables (12-514,12-516)
- New conditions of use for wire & cable (Table 19)
- An opportunity to ask your questions
Click here to register today.
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