Electricity + Control November 2016

CONTROL SYSTEMS + AUTOMATION

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RFID I/O compact module for Ethercat

sufficiently large memory for processing even large data volumes. Read and write commands can also be saved directly in the module to shorten the reaction time and increase processing speed.This makes it possible for the system to respond more quickly to the application. Like all BL ident modules, the new system also allows the parallel operation of read/write heads in HF and UHF.This gives the user greater flexibil- ity and the choice of the basic RFID technol- ogy used to be defined by the application. Enquiries: BrandonTopham. Email brandon.topham@retautomation.com

Turck's new BL compact RFID module with an Ethercat interface is now available from RET Automation Controls . The robust IP67 I/O module enables the BL ident RFID sys-

tem to be connected directly to Ethercat master systems. In this way, the controller can read out and process large data sets from the BL ident system. This is executed with acyclic services so that data is always available in the controller at the right time and time-critical and decision-critical data can be processed in real-time. For thisTurck provides standard function blocks which are processed in the controller and thus simplify the integration of the RFID system in the system landscape of the user. With 16 Kbytes of memory per chan- nel the BL compact module provides a

New ac power supply with integrated energy storage The new Phoenix Contact uninterruptible power supplies (USP) from theTRIO product range for the DIN rail reliably supply ac loads with up to 750VA/600W.The power supply is for 230 Vac and 120Vac applica- tions.Thanks to the integrated USB interface, high-level devices can be connected to it. In this way, any industrial PCs connected to the power supply can be shut down in a controlled way.The pure sine curve at the output enables a seamless transition, as the sine generated in battery operation runs in sync with the mains previously used for the supply. Since a UPS module and energy storage are combined in one housing, the power supply is particularly space-saving.The integratedVRLA energy storage ensures long buffer times and can be extended with a further energy storage unit. Supplying loads from the energy storage is possible, even without mains input.The device also has LED status indicators for signaling and functionmonitoring, as well as active 24Vdc switch outputs for forwarding to a higher-level control system. Enquiries:Tony Rayner.Tel. +27 (0) 11 801 8200 or email tonyr@phoenixcontact.co.za

Ecolink – for demanding applications Most applications require special solutions. Only high quality materials, safe production processes and faultless mounting lead to success in the long run. The integrated end stop protects the O-ring against destruction caused by tightening the nut too much. Mounting and removal are carried out without tools. The asymmetrically acting vibration protection holds the nut tightly in its position, guaranteeing an optimum and permanent seal. High- quality materials especially adapted to the application and intensivemonitoring during and after production guarantee maximum quality standards. Enquiries:Tel: +27 12 450 0400 or email info.za@ifm.com