Carlo Gavazzi has announced the enhancement to their popular  ICB Series Inductive Proximity Sensors, which are now certified for use in hazardous environments.

Certifications for use in hazardous environments:

By Division:  Class I, Div 2, Groups A, B, C, and D

• Class I:  Hazardous locations with presence of flammable gases or vapors.
• Division 2:  Hazardous atmospheres only present under fault conditions and only for very short periods of time.
• Group A, B, C, and D:  Groups of explosive gases (Acetylene, Hydrogen, Ethylene and Propane).

These sensors feature the same advanced microprocessor design and Innovative AirCore™ sensing coil, along with a robust potting process that allows users to install the sensor in heavy duty applications.

Marshall Wolf Automation, your full-line industrial automation distributor, is an authorized Carlo Gavazzi distributor.

If you need an inductive proximity sensor with Class I, Div 2 approval, think Carlo Gavazzi and Marshall Wolf Automation.

Please visit our user-friendly website at www.wolfautomation.com and see an overview of our huge product selection.

Please email any inquiries to sales@wolfautomation.com.

Marshall Wolf Automation, your industrial automation distributor, is your source for maintenance turnaround automation products.

As your one-stop shop for your maintenance turnaround automation products, Marshall Wolf Automation can supply your requirements for motors, variable frquency drives, all  types of sensors, industrial light towers, power supplies, gearboxes, and contactors.

Marshall Wolf Automation, is an authorized distributor for many automation manufacturers such as, Lenze AC Tech, Teco, Weg, Leuze, Baumer, Pepperl & Fuchs, Carlo Gavazzi, Patlite, Werma, and Bonfiglioli USA, just to name a few.

Sourcing maintenance turnaround products can be time consuming, costly and confusing.  Let Marshall Wolf Automation ease you through the process and save you money!

In addition to the huge product offering noted above, Marshall Wolf Automation offers a large variety of specialty automation products.  Please visit our user-friendly website at www.wolfautomation.com and consolidate your purchasing.

Please email any inquiries to sales@wolfautomation.com.

Carlo Gavazzi is proud to announce their new RGC2 and RGC3 series of 3-phase switching solid state relays and contactors. They are an addition to the existing RGC1 single phase series of solid state relays and contactors, providing an innovative solution for 2 and 3-pole switching of 3-phase loads.

The product is intended to replace electromechanical contactors when switching speeds are quite frequent. Their compact size, easy installation and flexible configuration make these devices the ideal solution, especially when retrofitting. The RGC Series of solid state relays and contactors are designed for switching resistive as well as inductive loads and are UL Listed as Motor Controllers. Reliable operation is ensured by means of the integrated overvoltage protection, high I2t ratings and immunity conformance to industrial standards. Additionally, an innovative thermal design improves the product lifetime.

RGC2 and RGC3 Series devices are available in two frame sizes: 54mm or 70mm wide. RGC2, the 2-pole switching device, offers three current ratings of 25, 40 and 75AAC per pole at 40°C. While RGC3, the 3-pole switching device, offers five current ratings ranging 20 to 65Amps per pole. Optional monitoring feature offers possibility of detecting status of mains and load, as well as internal RGC failures: open or short circuit and overheating. Alarming is implemented with LED indication, electromechanical relay output and auxiliary transistor output.

The RGC2 and RGC3 Series are available from Marshall Wolf Automation, your authorized industrial automation distributor.  Call today at 800-325-9653

Sometimes your just looking for a simple counter and in todays world some times you can't get the simple things that you want.  Well we believe Carlo Gavazzi has a great simple solution for your basic needs. The EMCT, electromechanical counter. This is available in 6 or 7 digits, has 6 different housing types and inputs in 1,3,4.5, 6,12,24 VDC Inputs.   Applications include  charge counting, KWh registration alarm systems, compact units, copiers, fuel dispenser, medical equipment, miniature pumps, dosing machines, gates, general event counting.

• Manufactured by Carlo Gavazzi
• 6/7 digit micro adding counter
• Low cost
• High shock resistance
• Low power consumption; suitable for battery operation
• Small dimensions
• Magnified large figures
• Different mounting solutions
• Flush mount with integrated spring clip (snap in)
• PCB-mount versions
• Solderable and wash proof
• Protection to IP 65
• Stores value also at power failure
• Long service life (50 x 10impulses

So if you need a simple counter, consider the EMCT series of electromechanical counters from Carlo Gavazzi.  Contact Marshall Wolf Automation today, we are your fully authorized Carlo Gavazzi industrial automation distributor. Call us today we can help,  1-847-658-8130, or check us out on the web at www.wolfautomation.com, or email us at sales@wolfautomation.com  Contact us today we can help!

Dark-on and light-on refer to the output of a sensor in relation to when the light source is hitting the receiver.

If you want the output to turn on when there is no light received, this would be called Dark-on. This would mean you want the output to turn on when the object is being detected.

If you want the output to be on while the receiver is detecting light from the emitter, then you would have a Light-on output. This would mean you want the output on when there is no object being detected.

Many sensors today offer both methods within one sensor which allows you to flip a switch or wire a sensor accordingly.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for a wide range of sensors! Just a few of our sensor lines include Pepperl+Fuchs, Baumer Electric, Takex, IDEC and Carlo Gavazzi.

Search all of our sensors now!

CARLO GAVAZZI has developed a new range of pilot lights which provide a vast array of solutions for your ever increasing application demands.  What are the key items here?; LED's, standard and compact lengths, UL listed, and stocked in 110Volts.

The main function of a pilot light is to quickly provide a visual indication when an event occurs or to indicate an on or off state. The source of the light is a highly efficient LED. Due to its ideal color rendering, the LED provides optimum visibility.

Additionally, it is reliable and provides a cost-savings due to its long lifetime.

The illuminated function, for pilot lights is made by a high-brightness pure color LED. It is a guarantee of improved efficiency and reliability. In fact, the LED technology reaches over 100,000 hours of service life and the power consumption is lower than an incandescent bulb.

• Manufactured by Carlo Gavazzi
• 22mm (0.87") dimensions
• 110 volt is currently stocked, other voltages available, we will advise best delivery
• Panel mounted and includes indicator housing, internal lamp, terminals and a lens
• 5 colors - red, yellow, green, blue, clear/white
• Standard behind panel length 1.97"/50 mm from the back of the 'head' to the back of the indicator or
• Compact behind panel length 1.54"/39 mm from the back of the 'head' to the back of the indicator
• Very bright LED
• Available in all voltages - 6, 12, 24, 48, 110, or 220 VAC/DC
• High reliability and durability
• cULus and CE
• IEC/EN 60047-5-1, IEC/EN 60073, IEC/EN 60529

When contemplating new or replacement indicator lights, look to Carlo Gavazzi for a quality product UL listed LED pilot lights.  Contact Marshall Wolf Automation is your single source supplier for all Carlo Gavazzi products.  Act today, contact us at www.wolfautomation.com or email us at sales@wolfautomation.com, or call us at 847-658-8130 for additional service and assistance. 

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

Carlo Gavazzi has announced a new series of 3-phase switching solid state relays and contactors! the RGC2 and RGC3 series provide an innovative solution for 2 and 3-pole switching of 3-phase loads.

This is a great product to replace electromechanical contactors when switching speeds are quite frequent. Compact size, easy installation and flexible configuration made these the ideal solution... especially if you are retrofitting!

• Ready to use out of the box!
• Use to replace electromechanical contactors
• Ideal for frequency switching speeds
• Compact size
• Easy installation
• Switch resistive as well as inductive loads
• Available in 54mm or 70mm wide models
• Integral heat sink with robust metal DIN rail adapters
• Ratings up to 600VAC and 75Amps per phase

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized Carlo Gavazzi distributor! Learn more about the Carlo Gavazzi RGC2 and RGC3 now!

March 2013 – Carlo Gavazzi is proud to announce our new RGC2 and RGC3 Series of 3-phase switching solid state relays and contactors. They are an addition to our existing RGC1 single phase series of solid state relays and contactors, providing an innovative solution for 2 and 3-pole switching of 3-phase loads.

The product is intended to replace electromechanical contactors when switching speeds are quite frequent. Their compact size, easy installation and flexible configuration make these devices the ideal solution, especially when retrofitting. The RGC Series of solid state relays and contactors are designed for switching resistive as well as inductive loads and are UL Listed as Motor Controllers. Reliable operation is ensured by means of the integrated overvoltage protection, high I2t ratings and immunity conformance to industrial standards. Additionally, an innovative thermal design improves the product lifetime.

RGC2 and RGC3 Series devices are available in two frame sizes: 54mm or 70mm wide. RGC2, the 2-pole switching device, offers three current ratings of 25, 40 and 75AAC per pole at 40°C. While RGC3, the 3-pole switching device, offers five current ratings ranging 20 to 65Amps per pole. Optional monitoring feature offers possibility of detecting status of mains and load, as well as internal RGC failures: open or short circuit and overheating. Alarming is implemented with LED indication, electromechanical relay output and auxiliary transistor output.

RGC Series solid state relays and contactors are a ready-to-use, out-of-the-box solution, mainly targeting Plastics & Rubber, Packaging & Wrapping, HVAC and Food & Beverage markets. Features include:

Whether you are building a car wash system or looking for replacement parts, Marshall Wolf Automation can help.  From the MLV series from Pepperl + Fuchs, which is perfect for car wash applications with its long-range capability to blast through steam, soap suds, and spray. 

Carlo Gavazzi offers photoelectric sensors for vehicle detection: spray booms, wheel scrubs, rollover arches, blowers,  overhead doors, entry keypads, capacative sensors for level detection of soap or wax, inductive sensors for end of travel detection and ultrasonic sensors for position detection and vehicle profiling.

AC Tech Lenze has a variety of variable frequency drives for use in car wash applications.  Check out this blog about car-washing products from one of my co-workers!

Marshall Wolf Automation can assist with many of your industrial automation needs.  Call us today at 800-325-9653 (WOLF)!