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.

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

Universal supply voltage inputs on Crouzet's CHRONOS 2 family of timers eliminate the need for stocking multiple units and reduce the risk of "mis-wiring", i.e. applying high voltage input power to a low voltage unit. The innovative CHRONOS 2 series offers a complete line of 8 and 11 pin plug-ins as well as space saving DIN-rail mount versions (17.5mm and 22.5mm wide). Each timer has seven selectable time ranges from .1 second up to 100 hours.

Other features include LED indicators for power-on, timing, and relay output status. Function, time range, and time settings are easily accessed via front face rotary switches and dials. Both .5A solid state and 10A SPDT or 2xSPDT relay outputs are available.

Units are UL, cUL recognized, CE certified and conform to EMC (electromagnetic) directives

• Manufactured by Crouzet
• Multi-function or mono-function
• Multi-range (7 ranges, available options)
• Multi-voltage
• SPDT relay output: 10 A - 250 V (T_R versions)
• DPDT relay output: 10 A - 250 V (T_2R versions)
• Screw or spring terminals
• LED status indicator
• 3-wire sensor control option
• cUL, UL listed, CSA recognized, CE Approved

These timer relays are great for any needs, particularly panel builders, as it allow consolidation for part numbers and multi-voltage means less risk of installing the wrong item.  Contact Marshall Wolf Automation today and we get get these for you ASAP!.  We are your Industrial Automation Distributor for Crouzet products, contact us at www.wolfautomation.com or 847-658-8130.

Resolving a customers issue/concern. This is he result of working with a customer on an application that they were looking to automate. We went in and reviewed the application with the customer to see what we could offer, we asked a lot of questions and got to see the equipment up close and personal (sorry a movie pun). By working with the customer and communicating all the issues / concerns they had we were able to come back with a solution that is cost effective and will work well for them going forward.

Project 2 – Glue Pot Auto Fill System:

Looking again for us to design a solution for him that would consist of a pump, motor that would allow him to keep his 55 gallon drum at a consistent level so the operator would not need to check the levels in the drum. It is a typical glue pot system according to the customer @ “XYZ”. They would like a indicator, and again to keep the depth of the glue consistent. Let me know if this is a project that Marshall Wolf would be interested in. I can set up a time to meet with the customer if you feel either or both of these projects are of interest.

Solution Presented to Customer:

Operational Specs:

Ultrasonic Sensor (below) will monitor the tank level. When tank level; hits the low limit the sensor will actuate the SPDT relay. Relay will control actuation of the valve. The valve will allow glue to flow into the tank; end user (Nosco) is responsible for the installation of the valve. Valve will be wired to “NO” contact on the relay. Relays contact rating is = 10A (1540VA resistive / 990VA inductive)

Secondary option:

Valve can be wired to a male or female M12 cable; this would make the system a plug and play solution.

BOM to include the following parts: Left out as it is a custom application, parts incluede an Ultrasonic Sensor, Power Supply, Relay and Socket and an Enclosure

Please let us know if you are having similiar projects, we would like the opportunity to come in and review possible solutions with you.

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.

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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Okay, I can't resist . . . if you need the force to be with you, you need to be in contact with Marshall Wolf Automation!  That's where to find the best prices on Idec's force guided relays, the RF1V series!

Idec RF1V Series force guided relay have mechanically linked contacts allowing you to use in safety related circuits.  Available in four or six pole models, all relays have 6A form-A contacts. RF1V can be mounted directly on printed circuit board or can use DIN RAIL or PCB mount socket.

Idec RF1V series is UL recognized, TUV rated and CE marked.  The contacts of a force guided relay are forced to open and close by a guide connected to the armature.  Force guided relays are relays used in safety circuits to detect failures such as contact welding and damage to the contact spring.

Force guided relays are used in safety circuits in combination with interlock switches, light curtains and emergency stop switches to control outputs. What a coincidence! We also carry all of these products...

Due to requirements of standard EN50205, a force guided relay has independent NO and NC contacts. If a NO contact welds, a NC contact will not close even when the relay coil is turned off (de-energized) and must maintain a gap of at least 0.5 mm. Furthermore, if a NC contact welds, a NO contact will not close when the relay is turned on (energized) and must maintain a gap of at least 0.5 mm. 

Call us today at 800-325-9653 for all of your relay needs!

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!