Electronics

Electronics

AC INPUT MODULE, DC CPUS

Two new additions

As part of the MicroSmart PLC family, the company is introducing a new ac input expansion module and 24V dc all-in-one CPUs. The input expansion module is designed to provide an easy solution for any system requiring direct 120V ac inputs. Up to eight 120V ac inputs can reportedly be connected per module. The 24V dc power all-in-one CPUs are designed for self-contained power supply systems, vehicles, and marine vessels. It can reportedly be connected to a dc power source, making it capable of controlling systems powered from solar or wind power. IDEC Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/4385-621

PROX SENSOR

Rugged housing

The RO1 mini block-style, low-profile inductive sensor reportedly combines compact size with superior sensing range. Its narrow profile configuration makes it suitable for applications where conventional sensors can't fit, according to the company. It features a rugged cast zinc housing that is designed for tough environments, such as those found in stamping or welding applications. It has a sensing range of 7 mm, and is also available in a weld field-immune version with a 5-mm sensing range. Balluffhttp://rbi.ims.ca/4385-622

INDUSTRIAL SWITCHES

Various combinations

The Series 04 range of sealed, illuminated switches are designed with a choice of possible combinations. These include square and round indicators and push buttons, rotary switches, emergency stops, and mushroom-headed push buttons. A compact, round indicator is also available for limited space applications. A selection of lens colors, engraving, and film inserts for legends and/or symbols is also available. EAO Switch Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/4385-623

EXTENSION SYSTEMS

Delivers improved performance

Designed to provide enhanced power and performance, the company's expanded range of VME64 extension systems and products reportedly feature high pin count, improved signal shielding, higher power, and RTM support. The products are suitable for a variety of applications, including embedded controllers, medical imaging, and radar controllers. They maintain backward compatibility to existing 6U VME boards, according to the company. Schroff Productshttp://rbi.ims.ca/4385-624

SIGNAL CONDITIONERS

Various platforms available

The company's capacitive sensor signal conditioners are designed to provide excitation power for capacitive accelerometers, and to prepare their measurement signals for readout, recording, and data acquisition. A range of signal conditioner platforms are offered, including portable, benchtop, modular, and rack-mount styles. All styles include per-channel null adjustment for zeroing in the dc offset voltage inherent to capacitive accelerometers, according to the company. PCB Piezotronics Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/4385-625

CUSTOMIZABLE DIELECTRICS

Improves antenna performance

The company's 100 Series reinforced polypropylene (PP) compound features a UV stabilizer that reportedly ensures long-term outdoor performance. A combination of milled glass and glass beads is designed to add strength and dimensional stability. The company says that the material molds extremely flat for PP, with no warp and consistent shrinkage. RTP Co.http://rbi.ims.ca/4385-626

EMI FILTER

With integrated ESD protection diodes

The GTF701-HS3-GS08, an ESD protection array that integrates an EMI filter in a leadless LLP75 package, is designed for space-critical applications. It measures 1.6 × 1.6 mm with a 0.7-mm height profile. The two-channel product reportedly offers EMI and bidirectional ESD protection in compact end products, such as mobile phone handsets, laptop computers, PDAs, digital cameras, modems, GPS devices, and two-way pagers. Vishay Intertechnology Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/4385-627

LEVER SWITCH

Prevents unintentional actuation

The 100 series K locking lever switch reportedly allows the toggle to be locked in any of the three positions to prevent unintentional actuation. They are suitable for rugged environments, and the panel-mounted switch is intended for wide application in instrumentation, test circuits, and industrial control equipment. It features plated brass and stainless steel construction, according to the company, and it has a minimum electrical and mechanical life of 40,000 cycles. E-Switchhttp://rbi.ims.ca/4385-628

CONTROLLER/GATEWAY

Controls vehicle applications

The SAE J1939 controller/gateway uses the standardized application layer protocols CANopen and SAE J1939 to control the functions of special purpose applications on a vehicle and to enable the exchange of data between the applications and the vehicle's powertrain. It can simplify complex dashboards by giving operators clear and concise feedback from one central location, according to the company. It can also reportedly reduce the size of the cab's wiring harness. ifm efectorhttp://rbi.ims.ca/4385-629

VRLA BATTERY

Small design

Designed to offer the same capacity as the company's previous model, the new low-profile, front terminal valve-regulated lead-acid battery features a 10 percent reduction in height. It measures 561 × 125 × 283 mm, and is suitable for such applications as power enclosures used in the wireless industry, and telecommunication and UPS applications. The product's container and cover are made from UL94 V-0 flame retardant ABS material. EnerSyshttp://rbi.ims.ca/4385-630

DOUBLE DISPLAY TIMER

Allows simultaneous programming

Engineered to enable simultaneous programming of two different activities from 20 hrs to 1 sec, the Traceable^® double display timer features a resolution of 1 sec and accuracy of 0.01 percent. Each channel reportedly has a distinct electronic alarm and display indicator when zero is reached. The timer automatically counts up from zero to indicate time since alarming, and the alarm may be turned off or is silenced automatically after 1 min. Control Co.http://rbi.ims.ca/4385-631

ETHERNET SWITCHES

Rugged, intended for dc environments

The company's 10/100Base-T Ethernet switches reportedly accept any voltage between 10 and 30V dc with surge protection to 3,000V dc, making them suitable for any dc environment. The ADAM 6521 lets users interconnect four copper (RJ-45) and one fiber-optic (SC) networks, while the ADAM 6520 provides five RF-45 Ethernet ports. Applications include production lines, inventory systems, and conveyor control. CyberResearch Inc.http://rbi.ims.ca/4385-632

SYNCHRO/LINEAR CONVERTER

Low cost and accurate

The company's series of infinite resolution Synchro/Linear dc converter modules are designed to be low-cost and have an accuracy of ±10V dc outputs representing ±180 of input angle. Output scaling of 0-360 for 0-10V is also available. The products have isolated reference and Synchro inputs and are sensitive to input amplitude variations, according to the company. The output is reportedly short-circuit protected. Computer Conversions Corp.http://rbi.ims.ca/4385-633

SOLID-STATE RELAYS

For medium- to high-power loads

The Series S20DC30 and Series S20DC100 commercial dc solid-state relays for switching medium- to high-power dc loads. The devices reportedly feature the latest-generation MOSFET technology as well as an isolated driver to ensure fast power turn on and off. The former offers output to 30A at 200V dc while the latter offers output to 100A at 200V dc. Both reportedly provide low on-state resistance, low output leakage current, and low control current consumption, according to the company. Teledyne Relayshttp://rbi.ims.ca/4385-634

PCB

50W output

Engineered to meet the space and performance needs in instrumentation, industrial controls, embedded systems, and telecommunications applications, the LPS50 Series line of PCB switching power supplies reportedly provide output power of 50W. The line features 3,000V ac isolation, integral input EMI filter, strip-style open frame construction, universal input of 85-265V ac, as well as single outputs from 3.3 to 48V dc. According to the company, all models are capable of containing over voltage and short circuit protection circuitry. Astrodynehttp://rbi.ims.ca/4385-635