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What Can I Use In Place Of A Motorola Bar Code Scanner?

Question:

On of my customers uses the Motorola DS457 Bar Code Scanner.  They were experiencing issues with their original one and have found this Motorola equivalent “bolt on” replacement…

Answer:

I have seen those before. I have always been a little confused by these specifications as they list oddball stuff such as the image file formats supported Jig, Jpeg, Tiff.

Based on what they have listed for technical specifications, I would take a look at the Pepperl+Fuchs VB14N-600-R. It will have RS232 communication like the Motorola and uses a class 2 laser. This is primarily for hard to read 1 D barcodes, but our other models do not have the range of this one.

Scott Welch, Technical Support

scott@wolfautomation.com

 

Patlite RLP Series Heavy Duty Indoor/Outdoor 162mm Rotating LED Warning Light Beacon

The Patlite RLR has many advantages compared to a rotating beacon with incandescent bulb and standard motor. The LEDs last approximately 20 to 40 times longer than an incandescent bulb.  

The combination of the brushless motor and bearing mechanism allows the Patlite RLR to operate from 8,000 hrs to 10,000 hrs, compared to 5,000 hrs for other rotating beacons.   Superior engineering and design provide the ultimate heavy duty rotating beacon.  Ideal applications include forklifts, material handling equipment, cranes, hoist systems, large plant wide material handling conveying systems, outdoor electrical enclosures in sunlight and a great variety of applications.

  • Manufactured by Patlite
  • Rotary Mechanism:
    • Brushless motor and bearing mechanism
  • Super bright and ideal for harsh environments
  • Installation:
    • Indoors—upright, inverted, sideways
    • Outdoors—upright only
  • Input options:
    • 12/24V DC
    • 48V DC
    • 90〜250V AC
  • Superior impact and heat resistant polycarbonate resin dome
  • CE Compliant
  • Rated IP66
  • Available Colors:
    • Red, Amber, Green, Blue

Marshall Wolf Automation is your leading PATLITE signal tower and beacon supplier, we also carry WERMA and MENICS as alternates to the ultra popular PATLITE.  Contact us today to discuss your application, we have sales people ready to take your call.  You can contact us at 847-658-8130 or contact us at www.Wolfautomation.com.  If you would like to email us, please contact us at sales@wolfautomation.com.

Product Enhancement from Carlo Gavazzi

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.

 

Baumer IFBR 17 Hygienic Inductive Sensors, FDA-Compliant!

Ideal for food and beverage applications!

Baumer offers more high-precision sensing solutions in more technology groups than any other company in the world!

Baumer can handle simple monitoring applications up to complex remote wireless intelligence systems. Engineers are on staff to assist you with your applications!

The new sensors with their plane, groove-free V4A stainless steel housings as well as the mounting accessories are compliant with hygienic standards, Ecolab-approved, and the materials are FDA-compliant. Along with the range of EHEDG-certified reflectors and Ecolab-approved cables with protection class IP 69K, Baumer offers a complete solution for position detection in the food zone.

For applications in the splash zone Baumer offers adequate sensors with washdown design. These sensors are as resistant against detergents and high-pressure splash water as those in hygienic design, but they are mounted conventionally.

With the specifically developed impermeability concept proTect+ Baumer guarantees a higher sensor performance and life-time. For this purpose the sensors are exposed to continuously changing temperature cycles in addition to the IP 68 and IP 69K impermeability tests.

Inductive sensors have a particularly large operating temperature range from -40 to +80 °C. This offers versatile fields of application from the processing of frozen products to areas with CIP processes.

For more information please contact Marshall Wolf Automation at 847-658-8130 or on the web at www.wolfautomation.com.

 

 

 

Pepperl+Fuchs Cordsets Get a Makeover!

Take a look at the new black PVC cordsets from Pepperl+Fuchs!

The new look includes a black PVC jacket and black connector end... a look many OEM's now prefer.

Even better, Pepperl+Fuchs has lowered the price! This makes these cordsets affordable as well as trendy.

Features:

  • Resistant to chemicals
  • Wide selection fo models
  • High quality at an affordable price
  • In stock!

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of Pepperl+Fuchs!

 

SmartRelay Replacer: More Features, Same Price.

Would 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. 

More New Products from Patlite...

We recently updated and added a few Patlite products online:

There is more coming!

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of Patlite industrial light towers and audible alarms.

TECO AC Drive Question

Question:

I have  a Teco  JNEV-203-H1 variable frequency drive that I just received. When enabled, it will run up and oscillate between 5-6 hertz. After I disable then re-enable and off we go and will run up to speed.

Answer:

This depends on the motor that is being used. We have seen this before with other vendors motors. Because the drive is defaulted in sensorless vector mode and the algorithms are pre-set for TECO motors, the units sometimes get "confused" by other motors in sensorless vector mode.

You should convert from Sensorless Vector to V/f

1. Set parameter F51 to 1 to access C parameters.  Then Press the function button to get the C menu.

2. Set C14 = 001, and the problem should disappear.

Marshall Wolf Automation can help you with your variable frequency drive applications! 

 

Alternative To Unitronix and Pro-face HMI-PLC

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!

Are You Using the Panasonic FPe Series? We Can Replace It!

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.