Industrial Technology

Pepperl+Fuchs reduces tag size of 500degC ID system

Pepperl+Fuchs has introduced a smaller code plate (tag) for use with its high temperature OIT (Optical Identification Terminal) system. The smaller footprint (130mm x 80mm) is intended to make the tag less obtrusive and thus easier to mount. The code plate consists of a 2mm thick metal plate with a matrix of drilled holes encoded with the tag information which can be designed as fault-tolerant (up to 16,000 different codes of 1-5 digits).

23rd March 2009

RFID controller for multiple frequencies

In many applications, such as on machine tools, RFID systems must be small, robust and adaptable. The new IDENT Control Compact interface unit from Pepperl+Fuchs satisfies all of these requirements and supports RFID readers with 125kHz, 250kHz, 13.56MHz, 868MHz and 2.45GHz frequencies. Two versions are available to support one or two readers, and the interface options include Ethernet, Profibus, RS232 and RS485.

23rd March 2009

Linking RFID systems, automation and business processes

The latest version of the Simatic RF-Manager software for the integration of RFID(Radio Frequency Identification) systems in business processes features a number of innovations.

23rd March 2009

Cables and connectors

Igus has introduced an online pinout configurator to its website, enabling you to configure cables and connectors online, request the price, order directly and generate an ePLAN electric P8 macro, free of charge for every cable. The whole process only takes a few minutes

13th March 2009

Dual system costs eliminated on Nimrod MR4

In the March 2009 issue of Industrial Technology, we find out how the unification of CAD data onto a single system has brought major benefits for BAE Systems in the Nimrod MR4 project.

13th March 2009

Playing by the rules

In the February 2009 issue of Industrial Technology, Colin Watson of Imass Design Solutions asks if rules-based design is the next big thing?

15th February 2009

Enclosure products

Schroff has produced a new shortform guide to its range of products and services. The 32-page guide highlights the specifications, key features and benefits of each product.

15th February 2009

Positioning technology

In the February 2009 issue of Industrial Technology, Southco's Jim Ford looks at the key considerations when specifying position control solutions and devices.

15th February 2009

Magic Rubber offers increased reliability

With the demands from customers for advanced, high performance devices, many of today's products rely on sophisticated electronics to deliver their advanced functionality. These critical components demand secure, reliable sealed circuitry to protect them from harsh treatment and must guarantee dependable use in hostile conditions. In the past, OEMs have developed a variety of systems, designed to reliably protect delicate electronics within control units. But these have failed to meet and beat all the challenges asked to the total satisfaction of industry.

15th February 2009

Products conform to new standard for 1U chassis

Schroff has announced that the 1U versions of its multipacPRO chassis and CompactPCI and VME64x systems all conform to the new IEC 60297-3-105 standard for 1U-high 19in chassis.

15th February 2009