Autonics was in for training and to provide lunch for our sales team this week. Autonics has a wide range of products and it is sometimes easy for great features and products to get lost in it all...

Multi-channel modular DIN rail temperature controllers, TM Series - I had no idea that Autonics carried something like this!

Solid state relays with integrated heat sink, SRH1 Series - a very competitive product, take a look!

Compact (and cute!) digital pressure sensors, PSAN Series - you will love the pricing on this!

Marshall Wolf Automation is an authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of Autonics USA.

To build a great industrial light tower kit we should probably start with a popular 3-light industrial stack light.

Just in case you want to plug it right into the wall, we'll add the 120VAC power supply with 6 foot cord.

To make it really easy, we'll send you a 3 button switchbox - with mounting screws - and a 2 position mounting bracket.

Not sure how tall you want your industrial light tower? Not a problem, we'll send a 3 and 12 inch mounting pole.

And there you have it! Our Patlite HSST industrial light tower kit!

Marshall Wolf Automation is an industrial supply distributor with a full line of industrial stack lights and industrial warning lights.

We are authorized distributors for the entire line of Patlite industrial light towers, Werma industrial warning lights and Autonics/Menics stack lights.

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Marshall Wolf Automation has the new Baumer O500 series in stock and ready to ship!

Are you looking for a low cost retro-reflective photoelectric sensor? We have the new Baumer Electric O500 O500.RR-11096090 for just $63.75 each. This part has an 8000mm sensing range, M12, 4-pin and can ship today!

Another popular one is our Baumer O500.GR-11096062 which is a diffuse sensor with background suppression, 600mm sensing range, M12, 3-pin. Also ready to ship today!

Marshall Wolf Automation has a full offering of miniature photoelectric sensors available from top manufacturers! We are authorized industrial automation distributors for Pepperl+Fuchs, IDEC, Baumer, Takex, Autonics and many more.

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I often get questions regarding the different photoelectric sensing methods. This blog will discuss diffuse sensors.

Diffuse sensors use the target itself as the reflector. Detection occurs with the reflection of light off the object back to the receiver. This differs from through-beams and retro-reflective because those methods detect based on the interruption of the beam.

In a diffused situation the emitter sends out a beam of light, generally infrared, visible red or laser beam, which is reflected by the target when it enters the detectable area. The beam is diffused off of the target in all directions and part of that beam will return back to the receiver, which is inside of the same housing as the emitter.

A great example of diffuse sensors is bathroom sinks - your hands act as the target/reflector. When the sensor detects your hands it will turn the water on.

Diffuse photoelectric sensors have some limitations, due to using the target as the reflector. Non-reflective targets, such as matte-black paper, will have a significantly reduced sensing range compared to a bright white target.

Marshall Wolf Automation has a complete product offering of diffuse photoelectric sensors! We are authorized industrial automation distributors for:

• Autonics
• Baumer Electric
• Carlo Gavazzi
• Datasensor
• IDEC
• Leuze Electronic
• Pepperl+Fuchs
• Takex

Do you need a dual-temperature controller at a reasonable price?  Look at the high and  low speed Autonics TZ4 Series dual-temperature controller. 

Autonics launched this high-accuracy low power specification model in order to respond to the European panel power of 24VAC.

Features include:

• Manufactured by Autonics
• Dual High and Low speed response PID auto tuning function
• High display accuracy: +/- 0.3% (by F - S value of each input)
• 2 step auto tuning control function
• 13 kinds of multi input functions such as temperature sensor, voltage and current selection function.
• Various sub output : LBA, SBA
• 7 kinds of alarm output and 4 kinds of alarm option functions
• Built in PV value transmission output (4-20mADC), RS485 communicate output
• Decimal display for analog input
• Sizes: W48xH48mm,W48xH96mm,W72xH72mm,W96xH48mm,W96xH96mm
• Power: 100-240 VAC

If this doesn't meet your needs, we have plenty of other temperature controllers to choose from!  As an authorized distributor of the lines we carry, if you don't see it on our website, call us!  We can get it for you.  Marshall Wolf Automation - your industrial automation distributor!

I love images that show our products in an application. The one below is from an application that is manufacturing car bumpers and needs to monitor the molding temperature.

The solid state relay shown below is the new Autonics SRH1 series that offers an integrated heat sink. Marshall Wolf Automation offers a full line of solid state relays from Carlo Gavazzi, IDEC and Autonics. We also offer a complete line of temperature control products.

Take a look at the recent release from Amerimation: LED indicator lights that start at just $2.80!

• Choose from a range of 6mm to 16mm (need 22mm? Not an issue, check out our Chint LED lights!)
• Available in flat, round or protruding lens
• Red, yellow, green, blue or white (blue and white not available in 6mm)
• 3VDC, 12VDC, 24VDC, 110VAC, 220VAC (110 and 220VAC not available in 6mm)

Marshall Wolf Automation is always looking for ways to save you money! Our Amerimation LED pilot lights are a quick and easy way to do just that.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for both the Amerimation and Autonics lines.

Let's start with the definition of a proximity sensor. A proximity sensor is a sensor that is able to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact.

Two popular types of proximity sensors are inductive and capacitive. What's the difference? Inductive proximity sensors are used to detect metal objects, capacitive proximity sensors will sense metal as well as non-metallic materials.

A capacitive proximity sensor  can detect non-metal solids such as paper, glass, powders, cloth and liquids in addition to standard metal objects. Capacitive proximity sensors can even sense presence through certain materials!

To keep this at a basic level I will simplify how they work. When an object nears the sensing surface it changes the capacitance in a circuit. An output is triggered when it reaches a specific level. As the target moves away from the senor it will switch back to its original state.

A popular application for capacitive proximity sensors is level detection through a barrier. Examples would be liquid levels in tanks, pipes and bins or to control pellets and powders in production control.

Marshall Wolf Automation has a full offering of capacitive proximity sensors available from Carlo Gavazzi, Baumer Electric, Pepperl+Fuchs and Autonics. We offer complimentary in-house tech support to help you find the best sensor for your application!

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Zero Switching, Instant-On Switching, Peak Switching, DC Switching, Analog Switching.... What does it all mean? 

Let's start with the basics; a solid state relay (SSR) is an electronic switching device where a small control signal controls a larger load current or voltage. Solid state relays can be designed to switch either AC or DC to the load and has no moving parts. (Thanks Wikipedia!)

• Zero switching is for resistive, inductive and capacitive loads. The SSR's output is activated at the first zero crossing of the line voltage.
• Instant-on switching is for inductive loads. The SSR output is activated immediately after applying control voltage. Makes sense, 'instant-on'!
• Peak switching is for heavy inductive loads. This SSR has the output activated at the first peak of the line voltage upon application of the control voltage.
• DC switching is for resistive and inductive loads. Generally used for the control of DC motors and valves this type operates in accordance with the control input.
• Analog switching solid state relays are for resistive loads. The output operates in accordance with the phase control principle.

Of course, this is a just a simplified description of each switching type of solid state relays. You can find more information, including application information, by reading 'Switching Principles of Solid State Relays'.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your industrial automation distributor for a complete line of solid state relays from IDEC, Autonics, Carlo Gavazzi and Crouzet.

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Since Christmas has just come and gone, I figured I'd talk about some newer items on the market, well here's one that we hope will brighten your holiday season and still has that new product smell. It's the newer series of single phase solid state relays with integrated heat sinks.  Here's a great picture of the new series.

This new series has a range of 15Amp-60Amp resistive loads, with load voltages ranges; 24-240VAC, 48-480VAC.  Input voltages from 4-30VDC and 24VAC, and 90-240VAC.  Zero cross, and random turn-on. Each is also rated IP20

The heatsinks integrated solid state relay series SRH1 improves reliability by maximizing heat protection efficiency with built-in heat sinks and ceramic board.

The patented design improves reliability by maximizing heat protection efficiency with an integrated heat sink and ceramic board design.

The Autonics SRH1 solid state relays can be used in a wide variety of fields such as heater loads, semiconductor equipment, industrial machinery and motor controls by realizing superior 4,000 VAC insulation dielectric strength.

When you have needs for SSR consider the Autonics line of SSR's with integrated heat sinks.  We have them, call or contact Marshall Wolf Automation today to get yours.  We can be contacted at www.wolfautomation.com or sales@wolfautomation.com, or call us at 1-847-658-8130 today, we can help!