Thursday, May 16, 2013Would you be interested in a smart relay that is a PLC, with or without HMI, and at about the same price?
Our Idec FT1A SmartAXiS is a new generation true PLC in a smart relay housing! Idec has done it again.
PLC features allows extensive programming, Ethernet port and SUB port for communications.
Take a look at this product and see where it can fit in your application.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Idec's latest release, FT1A SmartAXIS, is a PLC - Color HMI/Touchscreen combo that is an attractive alternative to Unitronix and Pro-face.
The SmartAXIS from Idec can be mounted vertically or horizontally with Ethernet and USB ports and a 5MB memory capacity.
Interested in find out more? Check it out.
Marshall Wolf Automation is your stocking IDEC distributor!
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Idec has what you have been waiting for... an HMI touchscreen with an intelligent PLC!
The Idec SmartAXIS FT1A offers a bright, color 3.8" screen. This is an ideal product to replace the Panasonic FPe series.
Marshall Wolf Automation is already taking this product out to customers. Interested in a demo? Email me - hwolf@wolfautomation.com.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Are you looking for the next big thing in industrial automation?
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DEC has it! The IDEC FT1A SmartAXIS is a line of controllers that was designed to give you unique features and advance functions for limited I/O applications.
The FT1A SmartAXIS controllers are available in 12 , 24, 40, 48, I/O CPUs and 3.8" HMI+PLC 65K color TFT resistive or monochrome touchscreen.
Why do I call this a 'genius' new product?
It is ideal for small machines that require an HMI. It's compact but has an abundance of features. The integrated 12 I/O PLC functions built into the 3.8" touchscreen utilize all the PLC's functions. You can do a lot more... for a lot less!
Tuesday, April 23, 2013Dark-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.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
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.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
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:
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
IDEC has developed an innovative and simple method of identifying the RU series of relays. Several different colored marking plates are now available that can be used to replace the standard marking plate found on the top of the RU relay.
These marking plates are available in yellow (standard color), green, orange, blue or white. In addition, the marking plates can be further identified by using either a pencil or pen to write directly on them. You can, in effect, create your own customized label that is actually part of the relay. The marking plates are located on the top of the relay rather than on the socket.
In addition, IDEC has developed the RU relay with low signal switching bifurcated contacts. The RU42S model has a maximum contact rating of 3 amps 250V AC while maintaining a minimum switching load of 0.1mA @ 1V DC, allowing you to use this relay for all your dry circuit switching needs. As an authorized Idec distributor, Marshall Wolf Automation can help you with application assistance as well.
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Wednesday, April 3, 2013In basic black or stylish metal, the HW series of 22mm switches from IDEC are available in several styles to dress up any panel. HW pushbuttons, switches and pilot devices are internationally-rated, designed for use almost anywhere in the world, and have removable contact blocks, fingersafe contacts and tamper-proof construction. Choose simple black plastic bezels for clean uniformity, or new chrome- plated metallic bezels for a rugged industrial look
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013
I must admit, this blog came to me as an idea because I saw this word on our website and have no clue what it means!
A quick Google search wasn't much of a help, although I did learn about something called a bifurcated divorce (learn more here). Apparently a popular use for this word involves divorce.
I'll assume the definition is a bit different when we are referring to relays. Here is where I saw it on our website, referring to our IDEC RU series of general purpose power relays.
Looking up a few definitions told me that bifurcate means to divide into two parts, to separate into two parts or to fork or divide into two parts.
When referring to relays I finally found a definition on RelayMasters.com (thank you!) - basically it is a contact with two simultaneously operating contact points. Twin (or bifurcated) contacts increase the contact reliability considerably, especially when switching low currents and voltages (dry circuits) and are used for reduction of contact resistance. Bifurcated contacts are twin contacts with the two contact points on one contact member (contact blade).
Bifurcated contacts reduce contact bounce, increase reliability and assist in switching. Bifurcated contacts conduct the switching more efficiently.
In the past, bifurcated relays were costly and generally special order. As they become more popular, especially in the elevator industry, more companies are stocking and reworking the price structure.
Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized IDEC distributor for their complete line of relays, industrial DC power supplies, photoelectric sensors, LED pilot lights and much more.
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