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Products/Controllers
Beckhoff Automation introduced eXtreme Fast Control (XFC) technology, a combination of the company’s PC-based and industrial Ethernet technologies, based on its control and communication architectures. According to the company, compared with current PC-based controllers, XFC offers performance improvements by a factor of 10 and enables cycle times of 100 microseconds (µs) without having to give up central intelligence and the associated high-performance algorithms. In addition to highly optimized cycle times, XFC also offers improved temporal accuracy and enhanced resolution. Measuring tasks or documentation of part quality can be simply integrated in the machine control without additional special devices. www.beckhoff.com
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Products/Drive Motors
Baldor has extended its range of three-phase AC motor drives compatible with the Ethernet-compatible Powerlink protocol, adding three higher power versions rated for continuous outputs from 21.5 to 33.5A. The new drives extend the system building advantages of Powerlink to a much wider range of continuous and heavy-duty applications, says the company. Called MotiFlex e100, the three-phase AC drive range now offers eight choices of power output from 1.5 to 33.5A. For many of the applications targeted by this product release, the higher power versions will provide the means to bring large AC induction motors into the Ethernet Powerlink control network, such as those used on the main axes of web processes. www.baldormotion.com
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Products/Measuring Equipment
Endress+Hauser developed a 2-wire loop-powered inline ultrasonic flow transmitter for liquids — the Prosonic 92DF. According to the company, it is suitable for both conductive and non-conductive liquids, offering configurations compliant with Canadian regulatory standards (CSA, C11, Div1, CRN). The Prosonic Flow “F” is a multi-beam sensor consisting of a stainless steel body, flanged process connections and two, three or four pairs of ultrasonic sensors located in arrays directly facing each other. The sensor allows a fully comprehensive scan of the flow while also offering greater installation flexibility as it can be used with short installation lengths. The Prosonic Flow 92F is available with 4-20AmA HART, Profibus PA and Foundation Fieldbus. www.ca.endress.com
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Products/Vision Systems
Vision Research introduced its new Phantom Miro family of digital cameras targeted at industrial applications ranging from vehicle crash testing to engineering and scientific research. According to the company, the Phantom Miro cameras feature a high-performance blend of resolution, speed, and light sensitivity for situations demanding high-speed image capture and motion analysis and take images with resolutions from 640x480 to 800x600 and from 50 frames-per-second to 1,000 fps. All Miro cameras offer an ISO rating of 4,800 (monochrome, saturation-based ISO 12232 standard). The Miro 2, 3, and 4 cameras feature a number of external control signals allowing for remote triggering, camera synchronization, and time-stamping. www.visionresearch.com
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Products/Vision Systems
SICK launched new versions of its IVC-2D and IVC-3D smart cameras — the IVC-2D Reader, IVC-2D R, IVC-3D 30, IVC-3D 300, and IVC-3D Food & Beverage. According to the company, the expanded product families are now able to handle more industry-specific applications. New options include bar code reading and optical character recognition (OCR) capabilities on the 2D cameras, and an expanded range of 3D options. Features include: detailed inspection applications (IVC-3D 30) capable of measurements down to 15 microns and 5000 profiles per second; long-range field of view (IVC-3D-300) of 1000 mm in height and up to 1.48 m in width, with a 1.2 mm height resolution. www.sick.com
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