Machine Building

EtherCAT synchronised motion for integrated drives

Recently announced by JVL Industri Elektronik A/S, and available in the UK with full support from Mclennan, the Danish company has enhanced its range of Industrial Ethernet (IE) motion control modules to include the CiA402 drive profile for its EtherCAT protocol option. This brings support for EtherCAT synchronised position (CSP) and synchronised velocity (CSV) modes, which means millisecond-level motion and machine synchronisation capability with very low jitter for demanding high-speed automation tasks

27th March 2019

New constant current LED drivers deliver 250mA output current

Nexperia is extending its range of constant current LED drivers with eight new AEC-Q101 qualified devices to drive low- and medium-power LEDs up to 250mA. The 16 V NCR32xx and 40 V NCR42xx series are available in two package styles, the space-saving SOT457 (SC-74) and the SOT223 (SC-73), a slightly larger option which delivers a higher-power capability of up to 1250mW.

27th March 2019

New angled PCB terminal blocks for reflow soldering

Phoenix Contact is expanding its range of angled PCB terminal blocks with Push-in connection. The new SPTA-THR 1,5 PCB terminal blocks are made of heat-resistant plastic and are therefore suitable for automatic assembly using the reflow soldering process. Thanks to its conductor exit angle of 45 degrees, the product family with Push-in connection enables multi-row arrangement on the PCB.

26th March 2019

PSL Datatrack introduces enhanced scheduler

PSL Datatrack's Scheduler module allows users to plan and maximise the production flow throughout an entire factory, by ensuring that jobs on the shop floor are correctly prioritised and the required materials are always available. However, knowing exactly how much work can actually be processed when taking into account factors such as lights out running and varying shift patterns, as well as capacity, is more complex. Now, a new development in the Scheduler, for lights out running, streamlines the process by showing users exactly what can be achieved.

26th March 2019

Servo drive controls dynamic processes with greater precision

With the latest upgrade to its ACOPOSmulti multi-axis servo drive, B&R now enables even shorter cycle times down to 50us. Highly dynamic processes can now be controlled more precisely than ever.

26th March 2019

Schaffner expands range of passive harmonic filters

Schaffner is extending its well-known and best-in-class ecosine evo line passive harmonic filter series to 380V AC to 415V AC, 60Hz. The product range combines superior technology to reliably mitigate excessive harmonics with an evolutionary modular product concept and broadens the availability of Schaffner filters for customers and applications.

26th March 2019

Pre-wired cable assemblies with Harting Han connectors from RS

RS Components is introducing a new range of pre-wired, single-end-terminated cable assemblies based on Harting's popular Han series of connector components. The assemblies use a range of commonly used cable and connector combinations to provide a quick and easy way of addressing many basic cabling requirements. They are available exclusively from RS Components.

25th March 2019

New M12 PushPull connector for factory automation applications

Harting is launching a new M12 PushPull metric circular connector that is compatible with the needs of factory automation applications. The new connector adds the benefits of fast and easy handling to the existing advantages of PushPull locking technology in a "Plug&Produc" approach to sensor or control installation.

22nd March 2019

Cliff launches gold-plated 75ohm BNC FeedThrough connecter

Cliff Electronics is introducing a gold-plated 75ohm BNC Connecter offering a 12GHz bandwidth suitable for 4K format video and other high frequency signals. The new BNC to BNC FeedThrough connector is mounted in a recessed socket plate which fits the industry standard 24mm XLR panel cut-out adding this BNC connector to the very successful Cliff FeedThrough connector range.

22nd March 2019

Nexperia announces lowest RDS(on) MOSFETs

Nexperia is launching its lowest-ever RDS(on) NextPower S3 MOSFETs in Trench 11 technology that have been achieved without compromising other important parameters such as drain current (ID(max)), Safe Operating Area (SOA) or gate charge QG.

22nd March 2019