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ASI announces EZ Jump terminal blocks
The EZ Jump terminal blocks are available in screw clamp and spring clamp wire terminations in single level, multiple level, functional, fuse and numerous other styles. |
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Stealth introduces LPC-650 small form PC
LPC-650 is a tiny package that measures 6.5" x 6" x 2" with Intel Core 2 Duo processors and up to 4GB of memory. |
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ABB upgrades System 800xA High Integrity
Upgrades include additional SIL 3 libraries for shut-down applications, and combined non-SIL, SIL 2 and SIL 3 applications for increased safety protection and process efficiency. |
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Grid Connect introduces W900-IM wireless Ethernet bridge
W900-IM radios transmit in the 902-928 Mhz band with no FCC license necessary to operate or install. |
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Saelig introduces EmbedRF Integrated
EmbedRF Integrated includes hardware and software for integrating an RF design directly into on a board. |
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Acromag introduces 48-channel Ethernet I/O modules
ES2151 and ES2152 interface 16 DC current inputs, 16 voltage inputs, and either 16 current or voltage output signals to Ethernet devices or controllers |
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SICK Stegmann introduces programmable DFS 60 encoders
With a simple programming tool, users, system integrators and distributors are able to select between 1 and 65,536 pulses per revolution via a PC or Notebook. |
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Advantech announces 32-channel isolated digital Input/Output modules
ADAM-5053S and 5057S support high isolation and up to 2,500 VDC to avoid damage from different channels and protect system operation stability. |
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AutomationDirect expands pressure sensors
ProSense line now includes pressure switches with adjustable setpoints from 0 to 5,800 psi. |
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Baumer announces ED752 pressure transmitter for nuclear power plants
ED752 is suitable for pressure measurement in the cooling water circuit of nuclear power plants. |
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Moore Industries obtains ATEX approval for ROUTE-MASTER Fieldbus system
ROUTE-MASTER has ATEX approval as a redundant intrinsically-safe fieldbus system permitting the connection of any mix of FISCO and ENTITY devices. |
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June 8-10, 2009 Rosemont, IL
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Upcoming Events & Training
- Netrino offers Embedded Systems Training Courses: through April, 2009
- Opto 22 Intelligent Remote I/O for Allen-Bradley Logix Platforms: January-February 2009
- ASHRAE 2009 Winter Conference: January 24-28, 2009
- Logicon Europe 2009: February 2-4, 2009
- ARC Advisory Group’s 13th Annual Forum: February 2-5, 2009
- The Future of Wireless Solutions in Industrial Automation: February 5, 2009
- Industry Automation & Control World Expo 2009: February 12-16, 2009
- Principles of Web Handling: February 17-18, 2009
- DASYLAB 2 day Training Workshop: February 17-18, 2009
- Opto 22 Intelligent Remote I/O: February 24-26, 2009
- ODVA 2009 CIP Networks Conference & 13th Annual Meeting: February 24-26, 2009
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