Autonics

Hi All:  Notice the food reference again...ha ha.  

Today we are cooking up something special...the Autonics Temperature Controller, TOS series, is a delicous, low cost selection in the Temperature Control Products offering.  These are analog 1/16th DIN temperature controllers. 

Some of the major features of the Autonics TOS analog temperature controllers are:

• 48mm x 48mm - 1/16 DIN
• ON/OFF control or proportional
• 100-240VAC, 50/60 hz power supply
• Relay or SSR Output
• J, K or PT100 sensor type

This series supports better user convenience by built-in burn out function and universe power range (only for theTOS series), and sets temperature by dial!

Contact Marshall Wolf Automation today to find out more about the Autonics Temperature Controller or visit us online at:

www.WolfAutomation.com

At first thought you would not think there would be a connection between automation equipment and Hollywood but, alas, there is!

Hollywood uses a variety of automation products and Marshall Wolf Automation is the proud supplier of these products.

Recently, Marvel Entertainment purchased Patlite light towers to be used on one of their movie sets.  The' Wipeout' television series has purchased a Fuji 30hp Mega high performance drive for operating their obstacle course.  Also, Profiles Television (creators of the Amazing Race), purchased Autonics pilot lights to be used in a control board.

I am sure there are many addiitonal applications in the entertainment industry we have yet to discover!

Please view a sampling of our vast product offering on our website at www.wolfautomation.com.

Please contact us at sales@wolfautomation.com with your request.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your full-line industrial automation distributor and your source for variable frequency drives, all types of sensors, motors, gearboxes, and light towers, just to name a few.

 

 

I'm new at Marshall Wolf Automation. It is time to begin my education. Let the games begin!

The first lesson in 'My Automation Education' is on proximity sensors. Fans of war films and smartphones may know proximity sensors and not realize it. The same type of device that allows your smartphone to recognize your face and "close" your touch screen so you do not press unnecessary buttons while making a call also give anti-aircraft gunners a fighting chance.

But lets talk about a few more every day uses that may be interesting to you. Proximity sensors, in one way or another, can be used by the food industry (even those that manufacture food equipment supplies), roller coasters, as a sensor for paper breaks in the paper making process, car washing systems, even all types of conveyor systems.

What does a proximity sensor do? According to my good buddy Wikipedia, proximity sensors are used to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. There are many types: capacitive proximity sensors, laser distance measurement sensors, photoelectric proximity sensors - even miniature photoelectric sensors, and retroreflective photoelectric sensors.

We can spend future blogs diving deeper into the specifics of each sensor type. For inductive or ultrasonic sensors try the Baumer electric sensors line. If you are looking for those or maybe a capacitive sensor head towards the Carlo Gavazzi sensors. Marshall Wolf Automation also offers Autonics sensors, and is one of North America's Pepperl & Fuchs distributors for all your sensor needs.

Anti-aircraft and iPhones, dairies and daredevils, self-parks and car washes...they all use proximity sensors; you should too!

Marshall Wolf Automation, industrial automation distributor, encourages you to give us a try for all your future automation needs.

Step one on the path to Knowledgetown...enjoy the journey to 'My Automation Education'!

Are you in the market for a digital pressure switch for liquids or air up to 145 psi?

How would you like a large LED readout, programmable functions plus digital and analog outputs?

Our Autonics PSAN series is available from just $103.96!

 

We also offer digital pressure transducers for liquid or air with analog output at 1-5 volt or 4-20mA.

The Autonics PSAN series of digital pressure sensors offer large LED readouts, two setpoints and outputs are digital and analog.

This is a low-cost feature-rich package!

Learn more now!

Have you ever wondered what DARK-ON and LIGHT-ON actually mean when it comes to photoelectric sensors?

For LIGHT-ON operation when the receiver 'sees' the light source it will indicate an active or detected indication. If the light source is blocked this sensor will be inactive. 

For DARK-ON operation it's basically the opposite. The sensor will be inactive as long as it can see the emitting light source. If the light source is blocked this sensor will be active, thus the name DARK-ON (when the light is 'dark' the sensor is 'on').

Another way of saying it would be if you need an output when no light is received you need DARK-ON. If you need the output on while the receiver is receving light you would need LIGHT-ON.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized stocking distributor for all the top brands of photoelectric light sensors including Autonics, Baumer Electric, Carlo Gavazzi sensors, Datasensor, IDEC, Leuze, Pepperl+Fuchs, Takex and Visolux.

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For many of us in the industrial automation world, we often work with both inductive and capacitive proximity sensors. 

Do you know what they do and what the difference between them is? If so, then feel free to move on to the next blog... if not, read on.

Inductive proximity sensors are designed to detect the presence or absence of metallic targets at relatively short distances, generally 60mm and below.

Capacitive proximity sensors, on the other hand, can detect both metallic and non-metallic targets. Their ability to sense through non-ferrous materials make them ideal for level sensing applications.

Capacitive sensors, like inductive proxes, also have a somewhat limited sensing range. 

Marshall Wolf Automation has an extensive offering of inductive and capacitive proximity sensors. We are authorized industrial automation distributors for Altech, Autonics, Baumer, Carlo Gavazzi and Pepperl+Fuchs.

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Take a look at our capacitive proximity sensors!

We have two great options if you are looking for a combination counter and timer in one unit.

First we have the Autonics CT series (CTS/CTY/CTM). This series was recently upgraded with communication options! There is a diverse time range for the timer and the counter offers a number of input and output modes.

Learn more about the Autonics timer and counter all in one!

 

We also have the Delta CTA series which is actually a 3-in-1! Timer, counter and tachometer, all starting at just $66.00.

 

A quick check to a trusted resource (okay, Wikipedia) gave me this explanation:

A rotary encoder, also called a shaft encoder, is an electro-mechanical device that converts the angular position or motion of a shaft or axle to an analog or digital code.

I don't know about you but this didn't quite clear it up for me. So I kept digging. Here is my combination of multiple descriptions I came across.

A rotary encoder is a sensor that gives an electrical signal in response to a rotational movement. This electrical signal then controls the speed or position of a mechanical device.

If you need close control of position or speed then a shaft encoder is probably something to look into.

A little deeper digging revealed the two main types of rotary encoders which are the incremental shaft encoders and the absolute encoder.

An incremental shaft encoder generates a series of pulses as it rotates. This leads to the output which is measured in pulses per revolution (also called ppr). These pulses are then used to measure speed or track position.

An absolute encoder is used to directly indicate actual position using an output signal of digital bits. This one is best left to the tech department.

Regardless I hope this helped you to understand the basics of encoders. If not we have a great technical support department!

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for all the top brands of rotary/shaft encoders including Autonics, Baumer, FSI, Timken and World Encoders (Koyo).

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One meter to measure all of your values!
Amps, Volts, Phase, Current and much more!

The Simpson GIMA series digital power meters provide a single source of instrumentation for all measurement and metering requirements. The GIMA series offers accurate, high-speed, continuous measurements irrespective of harmonics and waveform interruptions.

Each GIMA unit can be used as a single-phase or a three-phase AC digital panel meter.  Just 4 keys select all parameters, making this meter very easy to use.

To provide more value to this series, Simpson Meters is offering a range of accessories such as serial communications, analog outputs, and three-phase current transformers.

Some of these accessories are retrofit options. When used in conjunction with these accessories, the GIMA will excel in most applications.

Call Marshall Wolf Automation at 800-325-9653 to discuss all of your digital panel meter needs.  We also can help you with products from Autonics, Carlo Gavazzi and more.  Call us today!  A live person will answer the phone and we have tech support assistance on staff.

If you are in the market for a competitive industrial pressure sensor, we can offer you:

• Single or dual display
• Rectangular or square
• Compact
• High resolution
• Great Pricing!

Marshall Wolf Automation is your industrial automation distributor for a complete line of industrial pressure sensors from Autonics and Delta.

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Temperature is one of our top product groups here at Marshall Wolf Automation!

We have temperature control product specialists on staff ready to help you find the ideal products for your applications.

• Digital indicators
• Analog and digital temperature controllers
• Temperature controllers
• Process controllers
• Temperature sensors
• A full range of sensors

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for all of the top brands including Fuji, Autonics, Exergen, Simpson, Delta and many more.

Autonics has recently upgraded their popular CT series of multifunction timer/counters.

What's new? Here is a list of the Autonics CT series upgrades:

• Common (for both Counter and Timer):
  • Built-in Modbus communication function (communication model)
  • Increase contact capacity to 5A (CTS and CTM series)
  • Available to set the One-Shot output time (0.01 sec to 99.99 sec)
• Counter Upgrades:
  • 0.00001 to 999999 (4 digit 0.001 to 9999)
  • Added BATCH counter function (CTM series)
  • Available to set count start point (initial value)
  • Added Up-1/ Up-2/ Down-1/ Down-2 input modes
  • Added TOTAL/HOLD operation modes in the indicator
• Timer Upgrades:
  • Ability to select memory protection function in the indicator
  • Added range; 6 digit 999.999s/9999m59/99999.9h, 4 digit: 9.999s
  • Added TOTAL/HOLD/On Time display operation modes in the indicator
  • Added INT2/NFD/NFD.1/INTG output modes

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of Autonics temperature controllers and temperature control products, emergency e-stops and pushbuttons, inductive and capacitive proximity sensors and miniature photoelectric sensors.

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That's right, our Autonics S2ER series of 22mm emergency e-stops starts at just $6.08 each!

• 22mm emergency e-stop pushbutton
• Small (40mm) or large (60mm) head
• Push Lock & Twist-to-release
• Mushroom head with illuminated (40mm only) or non-illuminated head
• Voltage: 110/220VAC
• Choose one NO or one NC contact
• Red button
• Illuminated available in 110 ~ 220 VAC LED or 12 ~ 30 VDC/AC LED

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized Autonics industrial automation distributor and we also carry the complete line of IDEC switches. 

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Does your application use a temperature controller or temperature indicator?

Chances are, it does. Why pay premium prices if all you need is a basic temperature control product?

Our Autonics TC4 series offers you a low cost temperature control package. Options include ON/OFF or PID, secondary alarm outputs, loop break alarm and Autotune. 

The Autonics TC4 series is also available in an indicator only model.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of Autonics USA including Autonics temperature controllers, a full line of sensors, pushbutton and indicator lights and industrial light towers.

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You may find it hard to find a 1/16 DIN analog temperature controller with everything going digital and beyond.

Our Autonics TOS series is just that - a low cost, 1/16 DIN analog temperature controller.

ON/OFF or proportional. Relay or SSR output. J, K or PT100 sensor. Simple and low cost.

How low cost? Starts at just $38 bucks.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of Autonics temperature control products including their low cost analog temperature controllers!

Have you taken a look at our low cost line of Autonics temperature controllers?

This complete offering of temperature control products starts at just $38.00!

Analog or digital, basic to high tech... we have you covered with our Autonics temperature controllers!

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

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Autonics has introduced the BF5 series, a series of digital indicating fiber optic amplifiers.

The Autonics BF5 series is a dual display, high resolution and high speed sensing sensor.

How high speed? 20,000 times per second.
Resolution? 1/10,000.

These specs make the Autonics BF5 fiber optic amplifiers ideal for SMD chips, fine thread and many other high speed sensing applications.

Other features of the Autonics BF5 fiber optic amplifiers include:

• 4 types of response speed setting mode
• Ultra Fast, Fast, Standard and Long Distance modes
• Up to 8 units mounted adjacent is possible
• Power save function

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized Autonics industrial automation distributor for a complete line of fiber optic sensors, photoelectric proximity sensors, inductive and capacitive proximity sensors, Autonics temperature controllers and much more.

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Take a look at what the Autonics BJ series of miniature photoelectric sensors can offer you:

* Compact size: W20×H32×L10.6mm
* IP65 Protection (IEC standard)
* Light ON/Dark ON selectable 
* Sensitivity adjustment VR incorporated 
* Reverse polarity, Output short-circuit protection
* Auto mutual interference prevention function
* Improved noise resistance

This new series of photoelectric sensors, the Autonics BJ,  is ideal for easy maintenance and wiring compared to cable models.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of Autonics temperature controllers, sensors, pushbuttons, communication modules and much more.

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Applications can require many different types of industrial stack lights, LED pilot lights and industrial warning lights.

Wouldn't it be nice to be able to find all of these types from one source?

Marshall Wolf Automation is your source for every type of industrial warning light!

We stock a wide selection including LED pilot lights that start at just $3.75, explosion proof industrial stack lights, beacons, LED light bars/strips and much more.

Of course we also stock the standard 1 to 5 stack industrial light towers!

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for all the top brands including Patlite, Autonics, Menics, IDEC, Werma and Chint.

A quick rundown of the features we can offer with our Autonics PSAN series pressure sensors:

• Can be used for all air, liquid and fluid environments
• High resolution - 1/1000 or 1/2000 programmable
• Auto shift function: allows for stable output regardless of initial pressure change
• Hold function input option
• 2 independent set points and outputs - NO/NC selectable
• One-touch connector type for easy maintenance
• Analog output
• Zero adjustment function
• Peak monitoring function
• Chattering prevention function

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized Autonics industrial automation distributor for their complete product line. 

Autonics products include communication modules, inductive and capacitive proximity sensors, temperature control products, AC and DC digital panel meters, pushbuttons and more!

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