An Ethernet Switch Built for Saving Panel Space

The GracePort® E5 takes the 30-minute task of diagnostics and turns it into a 30-second one. The E5 saves panel space because it is designed to fit into a GracePort®, and not on the already crowded DIN Rail.

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Get more out of your enclosure by getting more into it.

Hoffman brand FUSION G7™ is the global enclosure platform that offers scalable, multi-surface component mounting via a versatile internal grid system. FUSION G7 maximizes configuration flexibility while maintaining global IP66 and UL/CSA Type 4/12 ratings. The scalable enclosure solution includes standard back panel and gland plate for easy cable entry configuration.

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ASI Power Supplies

Single, two and three-phase input, 5, 12, 15, 24, or 48 Vdc output and from .6 amps up to 100 amps, all space saving, high efficiency and DIN rail mounted. We offer the best features and prices in the market.

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Remke Made-In-USA Molded Connectors

Offering quick-turn time, Remke M12, mini & pico Tuff-Link molded connectors lower cost, improve productivity and eliminate downtime. Custom solutions (even for small quantities) are also available.

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Will Panel Builders Soon Rule The World?  
Process & Control Today, January 2011
By Stuart Harvey, SoftStart UK
Previously, the battle cry was always “cut costs.” But now the drive is to improve value, add functionality, integrate operations, improve performance, increase system working life, design out operating costs, cut energy use, and reduce downtime. And the humble control panel is at the heart of all the above.

Bonding And Grounding Issues In Power Distribution Systems  
Maintenance Technology, January 2011
By Frank Waterer, Schneider Electric
A stable power supply is the backbone of any building, plant or facility. Failures or instability resulting from a poorly designed power distribution system can negatively impact safety, production and the bottom line of a company's operations.

Muxes and Field-Sourced Power  
Control, January 2011
By John Rezabek
Unlike traditional remote I/O solutions, Electronic Marshalling collapses knife edge disconnects and I/O conditioning to a small module that publishes the signal to an "I/O cloud" accessible by controllers.

Molded-On Cordsets: A Cost-Effective, Convenient Solution for Power Distribution  
By Jay Bartsias, TURCK
NFPA 79 code permits the use of molded-on cordsets—including quick-disconnect connectors and rugged cable for exposed-run installations—for powering motors, pumps and other machinery. Here’s how to apply them instead of using hard wiring.

Significant Financial Gains Come with Upgrading an Aging Control System to More Modern Technology  
Automation.com, December 2010
By upgrading aging control systems, manufacturers and processing companies are optimizing production flow and enjoying significant gains in productivity and ROI on their control system investments.

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ASI announces Vertical Screw-Lock Pluggable Terminal Blocks
The vertical terminal block can be used to help resolve the wire entry and screw access issues.

AutomationDirect expands Encapsulated transformers line
The single phase units are now available in 100VA up to 25kVA ratings and input voltage ranges of 120VAC to 480VAC.

Rockwell Automation introduces 800B 16 mm Push Buttons
800B 16 mm Push Buttons are suitable for OEMs and end users needing compact, reliable Push Buttons for light industrial and instrumentation applications.

Beckhoff Introduces ET Bus Terminals for Extreme Climates
Extended Temperature (ET) Bus Terminals work in operating temperatures between -4 and 140°F (-20 and +60°C)

Dwyer introduces Series CCT 60/70 Current Transformer
Series CCT60/70 provide true RMS outputs on distorted AC waveforms.

Omron STI Introduces D4SL Safety Door Switch
D4SL 6-contact safety switch enables users to independently monitor door open/closed status, as well as solenoid on/off status, from a single switch.

Other Product Announcements

• Omega releases OMTBV7-W sensor Terminal Blocks
• Fiberguide introduces AGI Series Graded Index Fibers
• Binder-USA Expands RD24 Connectors to Accept Larger Cables
• Phoenix Contact enhances CONTACTRON solid-state contactors
• Banner adds Housing to DX99 Wireless Nodes
• Laurel Electronics announces Model QLS loop splitter
• Palmer Instruments announces J-2000 Differential Pressure Gauges
• Nextreme announces OptoCooler HV37 for Photonics Cooling
• Power Sources Unlimited announces LD015D LED power supply
• ConTech announces PC15 AC/DC switching power supplies

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C&K Components publishes switch Catalog  
The 754-page catalog highlights pushbutton, tactile, detect, toggle, rocker, DIP, slide, snap, rotary, switchlock and thumbwheel switches.

Wilbrecht publishes LEDCO Catalog  
24 page color catalog features LED, neon and incandescent indicator lights.

Banner publishes Interactive Catalog  
The interactive catalog is sectioned identically to the print version, combining comprehensive and easy-to-reference product data with the convenience of online search capabilities.

Bud publishes Electronics Enclosures Catalog  
The 80-page color catalog includes new plastic boxes, cabinet rack, and sheet-metal box and NEMA-box products.

Remke updates its cord and connectors Website  
Website covering cords and connectors has a more user-friendly design with easier navigation and site-wide search capabilities.

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Upgrade at Everaz Highveld Steel
South Africa Instrumentation & Control, January 2011
Control Techniques upgraded M/C4, a continuous casting machine at Evraz Highveld Steel in Mpumalanga, South Africa. All of the switchgear had become obsolete causing major maintenance problems. The decision was taken to switch to AC control and a Modicon PLC.

Cutting Out Copper Theft
Transmission & Distribution, December 2010
By Peter Tyschenko, et al, ComEd
ComEd, a utility serving about 3.8 million customers across northern Illinois, knew it had a problem with copper theft when stolen wire and cable became regular occurrences. Here’s what it did to solve the problem.

The Role of Simulator Technology in Operator Training Programs  
Control Engineering, November 2010
By Al Roe and John Mason, Agrium
Agrium, operator of several ammonia plants in North America, has been using operator simulators for training since 1983. They find that simulators are a best practice for training control room panel operators on abnormal situations and other “real world” plant scenarios.

Monitoring a Water Plant In Real-time  
Automation World, November 2010
By Rob Spiegel
The Sheboygan Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility, in Sheboygan, WI, replaced their bi-metallic overload relays with Motor Insight overload and monitoring relays from Eaton. They detected conditions that might have resulted in motor or pump failure and energy waste

Connectors ensure safe operation of waste water treatment plant  
HazardEx, September 2010
Explosion-proof plug-in connectors from Cooper Crouse-Hinds to minimise maintenance at the Dokhaven waste water treatment plant in Rotterdam. The eXLink connectors ensure that the site’s 12 gas detectors are fully operational at all times, ensuring the safety of the plant, employees and the surrounding environment.

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An Introduction to K-Rated Transformers  
By SolaHD
The "K-Factor" conveys a transformer's ability to serve varying degrees of nonlinear loads without exceeding the rated temperature rise limits.

Non-metallic Enclosures in Outdoor Environments  
By Hoffman
Enclosures can house electronic controls and electrical systems in outdoor applications, protecting sensitive components from extreme environments and hazards such as water, chemicals, temperatures, dust and dirt.

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WAGO Terminal Blocks earn 100 kA SCCR rating  
Several WAGO Through-Panel and Chassis-Mount Terminal blocks and Interconnect devices have earned a 100 kA SCCR rating with appropriate fuses.

Siemon Z-MAX 6A Cabling Systems Verified for ISO/IEC 11801  
Shielded and UTP Z-MAX 6A connecting hardware and cable achieve component and full channel compliance with amendment 2 of ISO/IEC 11801 and both IEC 60603-7-51 and IEC 61156-5 for category 6A.

ATTABOX achieves IP66 Certification for enclosures  
An IP66 rating means the enclosure provides effective protection from dust penetration and leakage from high pressure water jets or heavy seas.

Northwire signs Patriot Technical Sales as rep  
Patriot Technical Sales will represent Northwire’s cables and assemblies in the Eastern U.S.

Direct-Industrial saves Sting concert  
Direct-Industrial engineers worked through the night to repair and service a faulty drive that threatened to cancel a Sting concert.

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Building world’s largest smart grid  
International Power Engineer, January 2011
Landis+Gyr has been selected by the State Grid Corporation of China to supply over 10,000 commercial and industrial advanced electricity meters for upcoming deployment in six provinces.

Intertec to supply enclosures for offshore gas project  
Intertec is supplying 160 Diabox 87 pre-assembled electrically heated instrumentation enclosures for the Deep Panuke offshore gas project in the Atlantic, 250 km southeast of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

ABB to control steel mill in India  
ABB will supply a System 800xA integrated with drives, motors, and other electrical equipment to maximize productivity and equipment reliability in the Rourkela Steel plant in India.

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Automation Roadshow
February 16, 2011 - February 18, 2011
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
The purpose of Automation Roadshow is to show the automation solutions crucial for industrial projects. LASSO presents practical and technical presentation with hands on works. Feb. 16 will present Advantech and AC Tech solutions. The next days will present applications from PLCs to a complete SCADA system.

Industrial Wireless Systems
March 3, 2011
Location: Carson, CA, USA
This course will cover the most relevant details associated with industrial wireless systems with an emphasis towards how the various technological choices coexist, interoperate and interact with each other.

Molex offers eLearning Online Educational courses  
Online courses range from “Basic Connector Engineering” to “RF Connectors and Technology.”

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Hannover Messe 2011
April 4, 2011 - April 8, 2011
Location: Hannover, Germany
With its line-up of 13 leading international trade shows, HANNOVER MESSE 2011 will be at full strength and will underline its global importance as a showcase for tomorrow's technologies and ideas. No other event presents as many ground-breaking innovations and integrated solutions. France is the partner country for 2011.

AUTOMATICON
April 5, 2011 - April 8, 2011
Location: Warsaw, Poland
AUTOMATICON is the most important trade fair for automation, control, measurement and robotics in Poland. The Fair is always accompanied by series of seminars, lectures and presentations which attract hundreds of specialists from all over the country.

ABB Automation & Power World 2011
April 18, 2011 - April 21, 2011
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
ABB, in conjunction with the Customer Advisory Board, has designed this event to give you real ideas and solutions on how to maintain profitability in a challenging economy. The Technology & Solution Center features over 70,000 square feet of exhibit space dedicated to automation, manufacturing and power solutions.

2011 Siemens Automation Summit
June 27, 2011 - June 30, 2011
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Join Siemens to see live, hands-on demonstrations showcasing best-in-class solutions, hear from others how they have successfully applied solutions that you can use in your operations, and network with your peers and Siemens management.

2011 Emerson Global Users Exchange
October 24, 2011 - October 28, 2011
Location: Nashville, TN, USA
Exchanging Ideas...Creating Solutions is the theme of this year's conference, to be held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. Attendees overwhelmingly feel the different ideas and proven solutions from the presentations of users and experts at the conference is the main driving force to attend.

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