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UPDATE #9

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In this issue:

• Softstarter with integrated I/O offers diagnostic and control capability
• Software bundle helps users to manage processes effectively
• Ethernet processor added to PLC-5 controller family
• Add more flexibility and reliability
• Breakers and contactors ready for export to China
• Getting tough with power integrity
• Mini contactors and relays enhance modular control system range
• Broader Terminal Blocks offering allows better solutions
• Data collector for multiple applications suits all users
• New condition-monitoring modules expand predictive maintenance offering
• Fixed-time relay offers low-cost solution
• Greater safety for machine operators
• Extended operator protection for harsh environments
• Miniature proximity sensors are ideal where space is limited
• Flexible, cost effective, closed-loop speed and positional control
• Minotaur MRS300 Modular Monitoring Safety Relays

Economic new compact I/O modules offer ease-of-use

System designers and end users who want more performance from their I/O modules, while conserving panel space, have more options to choose from now that Rockwell Automation has added high-density modules to its Allen Bradley Compact I/O product line. The expanded offering provides increased flexibility, greater communication capabilities and compatibility with CompactLogix and MicroLogix controller systems.

Understandably, OEMs and end users seek flexible I/O systems that can accommodate a wide range of applications without sacrificing performance or usability. With our latest additions, users can choose from an expanded offering of analogue, digital and ASCII control modules that best meet their specific needs.

All Compact I/O modules feature a unique tongue-and-groove design that locks the modules together. This modularity allows users to build the system they need – no more no less. This design also means the I/O modules can be installed either on a panel, with two mounting screws, or on a DIN rail, eliminating the need for a rack – conserving panel space. The new analogue Compact I/O modules are available as isolated analogue input (1769-IF4I), isolated analogue output (1769-OF4CI, 1769-OF4VI), digital input (1769-IQ32T), digital output (1769-OV32T) or Serial ASCII (1769-ASCII).

The analogue modules offer 16-bit resolution and up to four isolated channels with the following level of isolation: 500V AC or 710V DC for one minute channel-channel and channel-backplane. The performance of the two new isolated analogue output modules (1769-OF4VI, 1769-OF4CI) will be consistent with the performance of the 1769-OF8V and 1769-OF8C.

The new digital modules, including the 1769-IQ32T (input) and 1769-OV32T (output) are 32-point 24V DC modules. They feature a standard, single-slot plastic case developed specifically for users concerned about saving panel-space. The 1769-ASCII is a two-channel serial-ASCII interface module with the capacity to support ASCII messages of up to 200 characters. This module is ideal for connecting to bar-code scanners, printers and displays or use in RFID applications.