June 2020

47 www.drivesncontrols.com June 2020 NEW PRODUCTS n WEG has expanded the torque range of itsWG20 series of gearedmotors to cover ratings from 50Nm–18kNm (up from a previous maximumof 1.55kNm). Designed to fit a standard footprint, the gearboxes can be retrofitted without adjusting peripheral equipment.The boxes are available in helical geared, parallel shaft geared, and helical-bevel geared versions, to alter the speed and torque of any motor.They have been developed in-house atWEG and are beingmanufactured in Austria. www.weg.net Rockwell Automation has introduced a small-footprint variant of its iTrak intelligent track systemwhich uses independent, magnetically-propelled carts to support smart, flexible, efficient machines.The iTrak 5730 version has a 50mmminimumpitch that makes it ideal for packaging applications such as flowwrapping, end-load cartoning and form-fill-and-seal pouching. It has built- in safety functions such as STO and SS1, a SIL 3, PLe safety rating, and the ability to create safety zones without compromising productivity by allowing motion to continue outside of the safety zone, even after a trip inside the safety zone. www.rockwellautomation.co.uk HMS Networks has extended the functions of its Ixxat CAN@net NT and CANbridge NT series with a service pack that allows users to add smart, event- controlled network actions and bi- directional MQTT-messaging to cloud applications.The products allow smart CAN-based networking on-site and remotely.The CANbridge NT allows up to four CAN and CAN-FD networks to be coupled using filter and translation rules. Network wiring can be simplified through tree and star topologies, and all connected segments are protected by electrically isolated bus interfaces. www.ixxat.com/bridges Siemens is expanding its Simatic S7-400 controls family to include versions for use in harsh ambient conditions.The high-availability Simatic S7-400H CPUs are manufactured with conformal PCB coatings that comply with ISA-S71.04 severity level G3 (the standard covers corrosion-resistant design of power supplies).The coating extends the PLC’s applications without extra costs. www.siemens.com SensoPart has updated the software in its Visor vision sensors, allowing them to process, compare and analyse results on- board, simplifying communications with controllers and, in some cases, avoiding the need for a PLC. Results can be linked to those of other detectors and simple calculations performed. Complex protocols for exchanging data with controls are no longer needed and image-processing setups are simplified. The sensor can send simple good/bad signals to the PLC, avoiding the need to co-ordinate the sensor configuration with the PLC programming. www.sensopart.com Mitsubishi has released a pair of safety modules that connect to its PLCs to create safety controls quickly without needing any programming. The FS5-SF- MU4T5 safety module and FX5- SF-8D14 safety input expansion module connect directly to Melsec iQ-F FX5U or FX5UC PLCs, thus reducing the need for wiring. The compact safety systems are certified to Cat 4, PLe and SIL3. The modules are designed to simplify the set-up of safety applications. A rotary switch on the front allows users to choose from nine types of built-in program, eliminating the need to load or develop sequence programs for safety control. This cuts set-up times compared to conventional architectures. The PLC’s built-in Web servers make it easy to monitor the status of both standard and safety control systems. The modules also cut engineering time. By connecting directly to a PLC, they eliminate the extra wiring needed for traditional safety controls, or systems based on safety relays. Connecting safety I/O is simplified by using spring-clamp terminals. The modules allow safety to be integrated with compact PLCs without needing extra communications. The PLC can perform both standard and safety control. One module connected to an FX5 CPU can provide four safety inputs and four safety outputs. Adding two more safety expansion modules provides up to 20 safety inputs and four safety outputs. Mitsubishi Electric Europe 00 49 2102 486 2150 https://eu3a.mitsubishielectric. com/fa KEB has launched a compact, lightweight spring-applied brake for disc motors and other applications where space is restricted. The 11.5mm-long Combistop 38S brake is available in five sizes (02 to 06), with rated torques from 5–70Nm. The electromagnetically actuated, dual-surface, spring- applied brakes are aimed at dry- running applications. The braking force is applied by the springs and released electromagnetically. The brakes can be used where rotating masses need to be stopped, or where shafts need to be held securely in a precise position. The torque-transmitting parts are made of metal. A new generation of flexible brake friction linings is available that can be optimised for specific applications. The CSA-approved brake is interchangeable with KEB’s Combistop 38. A hand- release option is available, as are flanges, dust protection rings and a cold-climate version. KEB (UK) 01933 402 220 www.keb.co.uk Sick has launched a compact inductive proximity safety switch that is easy to integrate into machines without needing a separate actuator. The wear-free IME2S cylindrical sensor replaces the IN3000 device with an improved performance range of up to 15mm. Using inductive sensing for non-contact detection of metal objects, the IP67-rated sensor ensures high machine availability, even in damp and dusty environments. The sensor uses two self- monitoring OSSD pulsed outputs for reliable signalling to actuators and safe control systems, complying with Category 2, PL d, and SIL2. It is available in three housings (M12, M18 and M30), and has a sensing range 4–15mm without a blind zone. The twin outputs allow easy connections to safety control systems, including Sick’s Flexi Loop cabling-saving safety device connection system. Sensor status and diagnostic messages are shown by on- board LEDs. Flush and non-flush variants are available. Sick UK 01727 831121 www.sick.co.uk Modules create PLC-based safety systems that need no programming Short, lightweight spring-applied brake fits in tight spaces Inductive safety sensors have a 15mm range

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