Siemens New S7-1200FC Safety Controller

One Controller For Standard And Safety Automation!

• Compact
• Modular
• Fail-safe
• Cost-effective

Siemens started with Safety PLCs back in the 1980's with the S5 family, proving their experience with safety and innovation. They have now moved their knowledge into the TIA Portal platform with the 1500F and 1200F safety. The 1200F has all the features and benefits of the standard 1200 controllers with the addition of digital safety I/O and CPU. 

The new fail-safe CPU 1214 FC and CPU 1215 FC will expand the product portfolio of compact and modular SIMATIC S7-1200 controllers with fail-safe modules. The market segment of compact controllers is now served for the first time with a controller for standard and fail-safe applications. 

Top Key Benefits with S7-1200F:

• Compact, powerful, cost-effective modular system with a scaleable CPU range & expandable I/O
• Investment protection through compatibility
• Simply an addition of fail-safe modules to the PLC
• Simple porting of existing application programs between S7-1200<> S7-1500
• Savings in design time
• Reduced downtimes. faster documentation, faster throughput
• Integrated Diagnostics & Automation Software
• Maximum protection against manipulation

Applications:

• Stand-alone simple machine control
• Material handling and packaging
• Vertical form, fill, and seal

Click Here to register for the Siemens S7-1200 Fail-Safe CPU Webinar!

Banner EZ-Light K90 FDL Series Daylight Visible Indicators

Banner has released a K90 series of indicators that are now Daylight Visible. More visibility in areas with high levels of ambient light or direct sunlight is possible with these large lights. These lights are suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.

Key differences between the K90FDL and K90TFDL:
The K90FDL models are available in 1-to 5-color models and only one color can be activated at a time. All models include a flashing input wire that will trigger any active color to flash at a rate of 1.6Hz. The K90TFDL models are meant for use when there is a possibility of more than one color being activated at a time. When more than one color is activated, the indicators will alternate between all active colors at a rate of 1 Hz. Models are available with two to five colors in one device.

Compact FEN20 Industrial Ethernet I/O Modules With Built-In Web Server From Turck

The new compact Ethernet multi-protocol I/O modules from Turck make standard switching signals quickly and effectively bus-capable. The FEN20 devices with digital inputs and outputs are immediately ready for use in Profinet, Modbus TCP, or Ethernet/IP systems, thanks to their multi-protocol plug-and-play functionality. The FEN20 detects the protocol used by listening to the communication traffic during the startup phase.

The FEN20 devices are available in two different designs. The small 4DIP-4DXP fits in small control boxes, control panels, or other existing housings. They can also be retrofitted to make push buttons and LED indicators quickly Ethernet ready. The large 16DXP is designed for the same type of application and provides up to 16 I/Os. It can be operated both as an input or output as a DXP variant. The module also provides the division of the I/O-signals into three independent potential groups which are isolated from each other and can be centrally controlled.

Banner Releases New Short Range Q3X Models With Background Suppression

Banner Introduces New 150 and 200 mm Q3X Models With Background Suppression

The new 150 and 200 mm Q3X models solve challenging part-detection applications with small contrast differences. Q3X sensors are easy to set up and their metal housing withstand harsh environments. These sensors can also be programmed for low contrast detection within the teachable sensing range while ignoring objects in the background. Due to its rugged metal housing, three-digit display for easy to read feedback, and versatility in solving challenging part-detection applications, the Q3X expands the types of applications Banner can solve. 

Features:

• Solves challenging part-detection applications with small contrast differences
• High-speed part detection as fast as 2,000 events per second
• Angled three-digit display is easily viewed from multiple vantage points
• Display provides clear user feedback for easy setup, and bright output indicator provides high visibility of sensor operation
• Rated to IP67, IP68, and IP69K
• Robust immunity to fluorescent light interference
• Rugged, nickel-plated zinc, laser-marked housing suitable for use even in environments where cutting fluids and oils might be present

For a quote call 1-800-228-2790 or email custservice@cesales.com

Custom Lighting From Smart Vision Lights

Smart Vision Lights' Custom Light Adds Flexibility to Multi-Product Pharmaceutical Blister Packaging Lines

TL305, A Custom On-Off Axis LED light

Smart Vision Lights is featured in a recent Healthcare Packaging magazine article on custom lighting of blister packaging lines. Contract pharmaceutical packager PCI, which specializes in multiple package configurations on a variety of blister packaging lines, needed the right light architecture to optimize its machine vision inspection. Smart Vision Lights met the challenge by developing the TL305, a custom on-off axis LED light that provides extremely intense and diffused multidimensional light for highly reflective surfaces. For more information, please visit: http://smartvisionlights.com/blog/svls-custom-light-raises-the-bar-for-blister-packaging-inspection/. 

Smart Vision Lights' Projector Can Do Virtually Any 2D Pattern

OverDrive ODSXP30

Smart Vision Lights' LED projectors use patterns and optics to provide a focused structured light. Any custom pattern shape can be easily supplied, integrated, and projected. Larger sink housings on select models make them significantly brighter than other lights. The new OverDrive ODSXP30 is 3 times brighter than previous models. These lights are available in white, red, amber, blue, green, cyan, IR, and UV. Like the entire line of SVL lights, ODSXP30 includes an integrated constant current driver with built-in strobe input with option for PNP and NPN trigger control. For more information, visit http://smartvisionlights.com/products/structured-light.