February 2020

64 n NEW PRODUCTS February 2020 www.drivesncontrols.com Puls has introduced a DIN-Rail power supply with a remote- control on/off function that can be used to turn the power supply on or off using an external signal switch or transistor gate. This allows easy-to-implement centralised control of multiple system components and provides an efficient shut-down facility in the event of system failure or emergency. The 48mm-wide CP20.241-V1 supply has an efficiency of 95.6%, and is said to operate with high efficiencies at partial loads, cutting energy costs and generating less heat. The supplies have a claimed lifetime of at least 94,000 hours in +40°C ambient temperatures, 100% loads and with 230V AC inputs. They offer a power reserve of 20%, low input inrush currents, current sharing for parallel operation, active power factor correction, high immunity to transients, and full output power from –25°C and +60°C. Input voltages are 100– 240V AC and 110–150V DC, while outputs are 24–28V DC at 480W. Puls UK 01525 841001 www.pulspower.com x Sick has launched two programmable sensor connection and data processing hubs that that combine decentralised, multi-sensor co-operation with field- to-cloud connections.The SIM1000 and SIM2000“sensor integration machines”collect and evaluate data frommultiple sensors via standard interfaces such as Ethernet for cameras and Lidar sensors, and as well as IO- Link, CAN and serial.Their multi-sensor outputs, values and results can be used for applications such as camera-based inspection, measurement or identification of objects. www.sick.co.uk Wieland Electric has added three SIL 3 / PL e input modules for analogue signals to its samos Pro Compact safety controller.The SP-SAC, SP-SAR4 and SP-SACR22 modules support sensors with a 0/4-20mA interface as well as temperature-dependent resistors such as Pt/Ni sensors, and deliver analogue data to the controller. The values can be monitored in user programs using new Limit, Range, Relation and Difference function blocks. www.wieland.co.uk PrintedMotorWorks has redesigned its IR9 internal-rotor brushless motors, making them shorter, lighter andmore efficient.The new versions are use fewer components. Laminations are used in the rotor stack assembly for better efficiency, particularly at higher speeds. For improved cooling, windings can be encapsulated, with a direct thermal path to the front plate for more effective heat-sinking.The motors typically have a peak torque of 2Nm, a rated speed of 3,500 rpm, and an operating voltage of 62V. Options includemagnetic encoders and brakes. www.printedmotorworks.com Siemens has announced a space- saving device that combines a Simatic S7-1500 controller incorporating motion control and safety functions, with a Sinamics S120 drive system. It says that the resulting Simatic Drive Controller will make it easy to implement powerful, compact and flexible automation systems, especially in multi-axis applications such as packaging, printing and textile machines. The controller is available in two performance classes (CPU 1504D TF and CPU 1507D TF). Integrated safety functions for the controller and drive mean that it can meet demanding requirements for operator and machine safety. There are three Profinet ports and a Profibus port for communicating with, for example, HMIs, I/Os and other drive systems, as well as on- board technology I/Os. This can be used to implement dynamic motion control applications. A“cross-PLC synchronous operation" function, which is now available on all of Siemens’ technology CPUs, can be used to implement gearing and camming across CPUs. There are almost no limits to the numbers of axes that can be controlled. As well as distributing performance among several CPUs, the function can be used to implement modular automation concepts. The Simatic Drive Controller can be configured via the TIA Portal Engineering Framework. Siemens www.siemens.com/ drive-controller Combined motion controller and drive saves space Mitsubishi Electric has released a robot safety technology that allows any of its more than 160 Melfa FR-series industrial robots to be converted into“co-operative” systems that do not need safety cages. The Melfa SafePlus technology provides robot positioning and monitoring functions, and supports a pressure-sensitive safety skin that can help to reduce the robot’s force and stop it if a collision occurs. The technology can be applied to both horizontal Scara and vertical articulated arm robots. The safety monitoring functions allow the robots to adapt to different conditions. For example, they can avoid certain areas occupied by humans, stop or reduce speed when humans are nearby, and return to normal high-speed operation as soon as the area is clear. The SafePlus safety measures used are certified by TÜV SÜD to ensure compliance with IEC and EN standards. A position-monitoring function controls not only the position of the robot, but also external movements in up to eight areas around a machine. A robot arm can adapt its behaviour in real- time on the basis of what is happening nearby. For example, it can reduce its speed, avoid moving towards the obstacle, or stop. It is possible to create asymmetrical areas, where the safety distances differ. Objects in directions that the robot does not move do not create obstacles, allowing the safe distances in these directions to be minimised. By applying Blue Danube Robotics’Airskin pressure- sensitive safety skin to a robot being used with SafePlus, its collision-detection capabilities can be enhanced. The system complies with PL e / SIL3. Mitsubishi Electric 01707 288769 https://gb3a.mitsubishielectric.com Safety technology converts industrial robots into cage-free co-operative systems Power supply output can be controlled remotely