Dorner 1100 Series Miniature Belt Conveyor

The new 1100 Series conveyor platform has a compact design featuring a 3/4" frame height - the size of a penny - making if the smallest low profile conveyor available in North America.  This low profile height enables the conveyor to fit into the tightest spaces, freeing up valuable machine or worker space.  The 1100 Series is designed for lightweight or very small product movement and is Clean Room Class 100 Certified, making it ideal for medical, pharmaceutical and life sciences applications.

It comes with several engineering designs for small part handling.  The belt conveyor has a 5/8 in. roller transfer tail for accurate and efficient small part end transfers; the conveyor belt is nearly flush with the frame for ease of side transfers.

• Flat Belt End Drive, or Flat Belt Mid Drive
• Loads up to 15 lbs
• 60 indexes per minute
• 70 feet/minute speeds
• Belt widths: 1.75", 3.75", 6", 8" and 10"

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In-Sight Track & Trace 2.0 Software Release

Healthcare packaging identification and data verification

Cognex is pleased to announce the availability of In-Sight® Track & Trace 2.0 software. Key enhancements in this release include the OCRMax™ algorithm for character reading, Bundle Reading for 2-D codes, Secondary Authorization and simplification of the user interface.

The In-Sight® Track & Trace identification and data verification solution for healthcare serialization addresses the requirements for pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers to achieve unit-level and bundle product traceability. In-Sight Track & Trace software works with multiple networked In-Sight vision systems to decode human-readable text along with 2-D and 1-D barcodes.

• Reads 2-D and 1-D barcodes, including GS1 and securPharm
• Verifies correct ID code and printed text, including compliance with the GS1 data standard
• Assesses Data Matrix code quality at runtime to detect print degradation

R.R. Floody Joins Forces with Rethink Robotics

Rethink Robotics™creates robots for the manufacturing industry that are different. Robots with Common Sense  that anyone can use, any company can afford, and that require no programming.   Robots that work side-by-side with people… so employees can do their jobs better and companies can compete more effectively on the global stage.

Baxter™ is a revolutionary new category of robot that is redefining the way robots can be used in manufacturing environments.  It performs a variety of simple, yet critical production tasks while safely and intelligently working next to people.

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High Performance Vision Sensor Inspections: NO PC Required!

SensorView® 2, a new smart display for Checker® machine vision sensors. With SensorView 2, production engineers can fully configure, test and monitor Checker 4G vision sensors, without a PC being required at any stage.

The SensorView display has a large 8.9 inch touch screen, making it easy to use and view on the factory floor. With built-in Ethernet based communication, SensorView 2 can be installed anywhere Checkers are connected to a network. The SensorView software has the same familiar user interface as the standard Checker PC software, so no additional training is required to use it.

• Four simple steps walk you through setup
• The image display simplifies setup by enabling you to see what the sensor sees
• Dynamic help is always available
• You may edit and change values as required
• Suports custom logic from the display panel

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In-Sight 7000 Smart Camera - The Ultimate Vision System

The In-Sight® 7000 smart camera represents a true revolution in machine vision.  This new system series represents a true revolution in machine vision and features powerful vision tools, faster image capture, the capability to power and control a range of external lighting and enough input/output capacity for virtually any inspection scenario—all in a compact, industrial IP67 package that makes the system ideal for more applications than ever before.

Smarter Tools
New tools include OCRMax™ for optical character reading and verification applications. OCRMax gives In-Sight the power to achieve the highest read rates. OCRMax is fast, easy to set up and simple to use across all platforms.

Faster Image Capture
The In-Sight 7000 smart camera delivers the highest acquisition speeds available with In-Sight with a maximum of over 100 image captures per second.

Lighting Power and Control
The In-Sight 7000 smart camera has the capability to power and control specialized lighting directly which eliminates the need for external power supplies.

Expanded Input/Output Capacity
With three input and three output connections, the In-Sight 7000 smart camera has sufficient capacity to meet the needs associated with virtually any inspection application.

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SICK MultiLine Sensor Innovation

Two photoelectric sensors in one housing that combine logic evaluation intelligently with one another – the MultiLine sensor proves to be a high-end sensor in difficult situations for detecting flat or textured objects.

The special characteristic of the MultiLine sensor is the two parallel light lines, i.e. the compact W4 housing accommodates not one but two photoelectric sensors operating simultaneously. And “two eyes” detect better, particularly when objects, such as printed circuit boards have gaps or openings or if – in the case of blister packs or soup packets – they are exceedingly flat.

The MultiLine sensor facilitates faster production sequences since the distances between objects can be reduced. The sensor position no longer needs to be modified for format changes since the sensor is able to detect objects independently of their position. The reliable signal of the sensor from the arriving to the departing edge places less demands on the control software since it no longer needs to be debounced or evaluated. The MultiLine sensor offers high process reliability because all objects are detected independently of their structure, geometry and surface properties and placing the sensor into operation is as easy as pressing a button.

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DataMan 300 Barcode Reader - A Quantum Leap in Barcode Reader performance

The DataMan 300 series of readers was developed to handle the most difficult-to-read DPM (Direct Part Mark) codes as well as challenging 1-D linear barcodes and 2-D Data Matrix codes and for indexed or high-speed lines.

- Unmatched read rate performance

- Flexible lighting and optics

- Ease of Deployment

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Vision Sensors: Checker 4G Series
Easy, reliable and flexible

The Checker® 4G series of vision sensors offers unmatched performance and flexibility to solve even the most difficult applications. The Checker 4G series offers the same powerful and easy to use setup Checker is known for plus Ethernet networking for remote setup and monitoring, PLC communication through EtherNet/IP and PROFINET and the ability to save images of every inspection to an FTP server. Like all Checker vision sensors, the 4G series integrates lighting, optics, camera, processor and I/O in an industrial IP67 housing—all in a package small enough to fit into the tightest of spaces.

Choose your own configuration when you need it. In any mode, Checker can perform multiple “checks” on each product you manufacture.

• Presence sensors verify that features are present.
• Measurement sensors verify that features are the correct height, width and/or diameter.

The Checker 4G models also provide additional flexibility through a number of unique features:

• Industry standard Ladder Logic editor allows for customization of results and eliminates PLC programming
• EtherNet/IP industrial protocol with RSLogix5000™ Add-On-Profile
• PROFINET industrial protocol support
• Image storage to FTP server
• Remote setup and display through your PC

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DataMan 8000 Wireless Handheld Reader

The DataMan 8000 wireless readers include a DataMan 8x00 handheld reader, an Intelligent Base Station, a Wireless Modular Communication Slide-in Module and a Rechargeable Battery.

The Intelligent Base Station communicates with a host via USB, RS-232 and Ethernet with Industrial Protocols for Ethernet/IP and PROFINET.

The Intelligent Base Station features a spare battery charging slot with LED indicator, uses standard cables for Ethernet, USB and RS-232 and can be powered via PoE or 24V power supply. The new wireless reader provides a long working range-up to 100m -with a large memory capacity for reading codes when offline or out of range.

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Cognex Visual Inspection using VisionView

VisionView® is ideal for monitoring and controlling In-Sight® vision systems and DataMan® 200 industrial
ID systems on the factory floor, and allows operator controls specific to the application.

VisionView Features

• Seamless Integration: Easily mix in with your existing plant floor Human Machine Interface.
• “Plug-and-Go” Configuration. No PC required.
• Automatic detection of any Cognex In-Sight vision system or DataMan 200 on your network.
• View up to nine vision systems in a tiled view.
• Displays full color images, with graphic overlays and operator controls.
• NEW.Last Failed Image View shows the current image and last failed image side-byside.
• NEW.Filtered Image View: Ability to see filtered images from the cameras within the VisionView panel.
• NEW.Serial Touch Screen Drivers: are preinstalled to support varioustouch screen panels with VisionView VGA.
  
  
  

VisionView CE-SL Software License for Third Party CE Panels

VisionView 1.4 offers the option to license a version of the VisionView software that can run on Rockwell PanelViewPlus and Siemens MP-Series CE Panels.

On factory floors, space is always a concern.With VisionView 1.4 simply use your existing CE panels and save your valuable space. There is no longer a need to install new monitors.

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Embedded Automation Computers

Rackmountable Automation Computers for Power Substations
The UNO-4000 series are rack mounted computers with PCI extensions. Each UNO-4000 series rack mounted computer is a fanless PC, featuring a fanless design and high computing power, isolated serial communication and multiple Ethernet ports, it makes more reliability for various applications. IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 certified for substation automation applications.

UNO-4671A is compliant with Electricity Certificate IV level (especially for China) and IEC 61850-3 certification, which defines the international standards of network and system communications in power substations. Featuring a high performance Intel Atom D510 processor, the UNO-4671A comes with 10 isolated serial ports, 6 x LAN, 4 x USB (Internal) and 1 x PCI-104 extension.

• Onboard Intel Atom D510 1.66 GHz processor
• Supports wide range and dual power input
• 2 x RS-232 isolated ports, 4 x RS-422/485 isolated ports and 4 x RS-485 isolated ports
• 6 x 10/100Base-T RJ-45 connector
• Supports 1 x internal CF card and 1 x 2.5" SATA HDD
• WES 2009, Windows XP, Windows CE 6.0 and Linux ready solution

UNO-4683 is compliant with the hardware requirements of IEC 61850-3, which defines the international standards of network and system communications in power substations. Featuring fanless designs with built-in isolated power supply unit and 3 expansion slots for I/O plug-in cards, the UNO-4683 is suitable for harsh environments. The rear I/O connection and LEDs on front panel for all ports and modes highly simplify monitoring for operation and maintenance.

• IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 certified for substation automation applications
• Onboard Intel Core i7 2.0 GHz processor
• 2 x RS-232/422/485 isolated serial ports with automatic flow control and 128KB FIFO
• 2 x 10/100/1000Base-T (supports teaming function) and 4 x 10/100Base-T
• Supports 1 x internal CF card and 1 x 2.5" SATA HDD
• 6 x USB 2.0 (1 x internal) and 3 x Domain I/O expansions
• Rear wiring, rich system & I/O LED status indicators

New Ultra-Compact Motorized Cylinders with 12mm Cross-section

New Ultra-Compact Motorized Cylinder with 12mm Cross-Section and a body length as short as 60mm.   Its high-speed performance with maximum acceleration/deceleration of 1 G and maximum speed of 300 mm/s is highly effective in reducing cycle time in a variety of systems.

The Mini Cylinder RCD easily achieves 3-point positioning and acceleration/deceleration rate adjustments, which are difficult to achieve using air cylinders.  Push-motion operation similar to that available with air cylinders is also possible, and the force exerted during a push-motion operation is adjustable. The Mini Cylinder RCD is small enough to replace compact air cylinders used for short-stroke travel, pressing, hoisting and positioning.

• Ultra-compact size enables it to replace compact air cylinders
• High-speed performance with maximum acceleration/deceleration of 1 G and maximum speed of 300 mm/s
• Capable of 3-point positioning, acceleration rate adjustment, and pressing

Intelligent Actuator Introduces the RCP4 

The RCP4 electric cylinders feature longer strokes, faster speeds and larger load capacity.

Equipped with the new high-performance PowerCON drive controller the RCP4 series has improved maximum speeds of up to 1.5 times over previous models.

A new body structure has improve load bearing and stability, doubling the load capacity and extending the obtainable stroke lengths to 500mm.  The new design has also greatly reduces backlash and deflection by the guide rod. 

The RCP4 is available in 3 slider type sizes and 2 rod type configurations.

Ease of Maintenance

Only one set screw to complete motor replacement

RCP4 Slider-type mounting holes are interchangeable with RCP2 type.  The RCP2 can be directly replaced with the RCP4.

Barksdale - CS Series Pressure Switch

Introducing the newest addition to the Barksdale line of compact switches – the CS Series. This versatile new line of compact switches offers a low-cost solution with high proof pressures and 3-4% accuracy in a small package, perfect for demanding applications. Multiple electrical connections are available in a wide array of pressure ranges, from 3-7 psi to 2000-5000 psi. Both field adjustable and factory set options are available, with many different process connections.

The CS Series utilizes a Dia-seal sensor, combining the high proof pressures of a piston switch with the sensitivity of a diaphragm switch. Gold contacts are available in all configurations. The new CS Series pressure switch expands Barksdale’s already extensive line of compact switches, including our Series 7000, 96200, E1S, MSPS, 8000, 9000 and 9692/71/81X compact switches. Wherever customer requirements call for a quality low-cost pressure switch where size is critical, for applications ranging from mobile hydraulics to HVAC, the new CS series is a smart choice.

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SICK - mini Twin safety light curtains

• mini Twin is both sender and receiver unit
• Standard M12 5-pin system connection cables
• mini Twin available for both stand-alone and cascade applications

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Exele's TopView® software is a powerful, yet easy-to-configure, alarm management, notification, and remote monitoring tool for Process, system performance and Automation data.

TopView allows you to quickly and precisely respond to abnormal conditions, saving time, equipment, material, and money. 

You can easily customize specific notification messages and directions for each monitored point so you know precisely what and where the problem is; establish a cascading queue of alarm notification recipients; and even launch other applications in response to alarm conditions.  TopView works seamlessly with your existing SCADA, PLC or Historian product and requires no additional drivers or remote software.

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Sick - Flexi Series Safety Controllers

Flexi Soft

The Flexi Soft is a powerful, modular, easy to commission safety controller that can be efficiently adapted to the requirements of a variety of safety applications due to its scaleability.  Function blocks and logic functions can be combined using the intuitive user software. Thanks to this modular hardware platform, the controller grows module by module with the task – up to the highest level of safety. The design of safe system solutions is significantly simplified as a result. The integration into fieldbus environments and the related bidirectional communication between sensors, actuators, controllers and the control level make Flexi Soft particularly interesting for small to medium-sized machinery.

• Easy configuration via user friendly software
  

• Modular expandability
  

• Configuration memory in the system plug for rapid commissioning
  

• Expanded sensor functionality
  

• Integration in all leading field bus systems

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Flexi Classic

The UE410 Flexi Controller provides a unique solution for safety-relevant applications. Historically, safety logic has been implemented using either hardwire techniques with safety relays, or via expensive safety programmable logical controllers (safety PLCs). UE410 Flexi Controllers take advantage of the benefits of both technologies. When you connect safety input devices to the UE410 Flexi Controller system, the logic is implemented using rotary DIP switches.  Solid state safety outputs, rated at 1.6 Amps each (3.2 Amps available per module), provide sufficient current capability to drive a variety of actuator loads without using electromechanical relays.

• Is configured on the front of the device using a screwdriver
  

• Modular construction; the controller grows with the application
  

• Freely scaleable by means of modules with transistor outputs and relay contacts

• Integration in all leading field bus systems

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