Product News 7-6-98

July 6, 1998 Design News

Product News

Latest and greatest offerings in the engineering marketplace

STEP MOTORS

SLO-SYNr KM Series high-torque step motors focus on the interrelationship between magnetic energy, rotor/stator design, winding characteristics, and electronic control. The result: reduced motor weight and size without compromising system performance. The motors feature operating speeds as high as 6,000 rpm and holding torque ratings from 170 to 1,155 oz inches.
Warner Electric
Electric Motors and Controls Div.
383 Middle St., Bristol, CT 06010
FAX (860) 589-2136.

Flow transmitter

Self-contained flow transmitter can be set up before installation without requiring actual flow. To use, the operator selects the appropriate flow range from the transmitter's setup menu, and no further programming or calibration is required. The transmitters use the calorimetric principle to provide a linear 4-20 mA analog signal directly proportional to the flow rate in gallons per minute (gpm). The transmitter can be adjusted for operation in five ranges from 0 to 2 gpm up to 0 to 50 gpm.
efector inc.
805 Springdale Dr.
Whiteland Business Park, Exton, PA 19341
FAX (610) 524-2010.

Switch

Rafix 16 panel-mounted, emergency stop switch instantly shuts down a machine or other equipment, particularly when hazardous conditions occur. The normally closed contacts separate and cut power to the equipment.
C&K Components Inc.
Clayton Div., 8182 U.S. Hwy. 70 W.
Clayton, NC 27520
FAX (919) 553-4758.

Human-machine interfaces

BTV high-performance human-machine interfaces (HMIs) includes two industrial PCs, two configurable operator panels, and two microcontroller-based HMI operator control units. All models feature a common hardware interface, and are linked to any machine via application software.
Indramat
5150 Prairie Stone Pkwy.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
FAX (847) 645-6201.

Power supplies

NES and DRP Series power supplies incorporate power factor and harmonic correction, improving input power quality, line regulation, ac noise immunity, and hold-up time. Power supplies are used in factory settings where severe input transients, brownouts, and harsh environments are concerns.
Lambda Electronics
Melville, NY
FAX (619) 575-7185.

Sprockets

ULTRA WP^TM sprockets combine the corrosion resistance of stainless steel with the strength of the base carbon or alloy steel from which they are fabricated. The sprockets achieve their corrosion resistance through a mechanical plating process that bonds a zinc-nickel powder and yellow chromate conversion to steel surfaces in a way that will not flake or peel.
U.S. Tsubaki Inc.
301 W. Marquardt Dr.
Wheeling, IL 60090
FAX (847) 459-9515.

Software

Release 12 features a new material data management system that includes a general database that contains properties for common materials such as steel, concrete, and aluminum. Users can add to or change the material properties contained within the database to fit their own needs and then apply this information to points within the model. Users can also interface the material data management system with other information sources for material properties.
Algor Inc.
150 Beta Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
FAX (412) 967-2781.

CAD program

Vellum Draft 98 2D CAD program features integrated parametrics and parametric symbols; ANSI-, DIN-, ISO-, and JIS-compliant dimensioning; and Bill of Materials Management. Drafting Assistant is fully implemented in Vellum Draft 98, and automatically identifies relationships such as endpoints, midpoints, center points, tangencies, and real and extended intersections.
Ashlar Inc.
100 Saratoga Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95051.

Factory control/automation software

FrameworX object-oriented software technology for factory control and automation allows PC-based control, man-machine interface, and system management software to operate in a single, Windows-based workspace. With FrameworX, users can develop and edit control logic, MMI animations, and systems management parameters simultaneously, in one environment, and can drag and drop elements between programs to link them.
Total Control Products Inc.
Taylor Industrial Software Div.
#1002 10045 111 St., Edmonton, AB
T5K 2MS, Canada
FAX (403) 420-2049.

Software

Part Adviser release 2.0 software determines the manufacturability of injection-molded plastic parts. Design teams can drive product optimization during the preliminary part-design phase. Features include integration with solid-modeling CAD software, extendable solution depth, advanced adviser capabilities, Internet-ready reports, and an improved material database.
Moldflow Corp.
91 Hartwell Ave.
Lexington, MA 02173
FAX (781) 674-0267.

Software package

RSSql^TM Version 2.0 Industrial Transaction Manager software package bridges the gap between the control system and the rest of the enterprise. Version 2.0 offers bi-directional transaction capabilities that allow users to execute data transactions between the plant floor and relational database management systems (RDBMS).
Rockwell Software Inc.
Box 351, Milwaukee, WI 53201
FAX (414) 321-2211.

Mainframe

VXI mainframe is mechanically compatible with Virginia Panel and MacPanel adapters and features a 13-slot configuration. The mainframe can be placed on a bench or mounted in a 19-inch rack, and is FCC Class A- and Class B-compliant after integration. VXI uses heavy-duty HD-167 subrack components for additional durability and vibration resistance. The backplane's 12-layer stripline construction and guard tracking ensure precisely controlled characteristic impedance and minimized crosstalk.
VERO Electronics Inc.
5 Sterling Dr.
Wallingford, CT 06492,
FAX (203) 949-1101.

CAD software

DesignCAD 98 provides complete 2D drafting as well as 3D modeling capability, and features improved shading and rendering, with textures, texture mapping, multiple independent light sources, and 3D animation. Drawings can be imported from and exported to a variety of graphics file formats. Applications include professional engineering, drafting, and architectural ones.
ViaGrafix Corp.
1 American Way, Pryor, OK 74361.

Sound vibration dampening panels

Custom die-cut sound vibration dampening panels can be made from a polyester urethane foam with an aluminized Mylar flame-retardant surface. The option of applying a pressure-sensitive adhesive is also available. Applications include use on outdoor electronic telecommunication switching enclosures.
PressCut Industries
2828 Nagle St., Dallas, TX 75220
FAX (214) 350-4713.

Encoder

The Snaptrak Series of absolute encoder/resolver sets provide BCD, binary, greycode, incremental, +5 V TTL, or 24V logic-type outputs. The encoders are guaranteed compatible to any control programmable controller. Heavy-duty Nema 12 and flange-mounted encoder/resolvers are available.
Computer Conversions Corp.
6 Dunton Ct., East Northport, NY 11731
FAX (516) 261-3308.

Transducer

The 2200 Series current-to-pressure transducer uses a low-mass membrane electromagnetically positioned over the airflow, consuming minimal air and electrical energy while providing a precise output pressure signal. The series is virtually unaffected by shock, vibration, or mounting position. Employing an internal feedback network, the I/P responds quickly to step input changes. Balanced air supply and exhaust provides control stability and accuracy to ±0.15%.
Dwyer Instruments Inc.,
Box 373
Michigan City, IN 46361
FAX (219) 872-9057.

Operator-interface terminals

PanelView^TM dedicated operator interface terminals are compatible with ControlNet^TM and accept ASCII input. The ASCII input option provides a built-in operator input method for entering alphanumeric character strings. Applications for this option include product tracking ones.
Rockwell Automation
Response Center, Dept. 0743
10701 Hampshire Ave. S.
Bloomington, MN 55438
FAX (800) 500-0329.

LCD projector

The SXGA Impression^TM 1280 projector is capable of displaying all resolutions from 640 3 480 through 1,600 3 1,200. The Impression 1280 is compatible with all workstations, including HP, Sun, IBM, and DEC, in addition to PCs, Macs, and PowerMacs. The projector is also compatible with all worldwide video standards.
ASK LCD Inc.
1099 Wall St. W., Suite 396
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
FAX (201) 896-0012.

Insulation

Premium NR acoustical and thermal insulation replaces Premium AA and does not have a reinforced backing, simplifying fabrication and ease of handling. Premium NR helps control thermal and acoustical transmission in aerospace applications,