SUNX SF2B Series Type2 Light Curtains

In addition to compliance with the IEC 61496 (Type 2) international safety standard, excellent performance with good ease of use is provided in a wide variety of applications from compact machinery installed side-by-side to save space, through to large equipment for long-range, wide-area sensing. The SF2B series SUNX Safety Light Curtain helps to make safety measures easier and plays an indispensable part in creating a safe working environment. The sensing area contains no dead spaces. Even with serial connections, there are no dangerous openings at the interfaces between SUNX light curtains. Seamless structure with reduced seam area prevents intrusion of particles such as oil, mists, and dust. This makes simpler and more compact installation possible. The inner unit is protected by a cylindrical inner case.

The seams such as unit and lens surfaces have been greatly reduced, so that particles such as oil mists and dust are prevented from getting in. The protective structure is IP65 (IEC). A double scanning method and retry processing are new functions exclusive to SUNX that are effective in eliminating the effect of momentary extraneous light from peripheral equipment.

Two types SUNX Safety Light Curtains are available for different minimum sensing object sizes. Furthermore, sub-sensors for serial connection (optional) can be used to connect up to three sets of light curtains (up to a total maximum of 128 beam channels; however the SF2B-A* allows up to 96 beam channels when two sets are connected, and up to 64 beam channels when three sets are connected).

TURCK's Q12 Sensors Provide Unrivaled Sensing Distances

TURCK's new Q12 Uprox+ sensors provide unrivaled sensing ranges from a miniature sensor. Q12 Uprox+ TURCK proximity sensors are able to achieve a full 5 mm sensing range when flush mounted; the furthest among similar products available on the market today. The miniature sensors augment TURCK's existing line of Uprox+ sensors that detect all metals at the same rated sensing distance. Q12 Turck proximity switches measure a mere 12 x 40 x 26 mm, and feature an integrated 45 degree connector to facilitate use in space restrictive places. The Q12 is available with the M8 picofast, M12 eurofast or direct PUR cable connection, and utilizes a two-color LED that displays both operating voltage and dampened state.

Uprox+ TURCK Proximity Sensors incorporate coils on a PCB with staggered oscillator frequencies to avoid mutual interference. This allows Q12 sensors to be mounted directly next to each other, fully flush, and embedded in metal. TURCK Uprox+ inductive sensors are also highly resistant to electromagnetic interference and provide up to 250 percent higher sensing ranges than traditional ferrite core proximity sensors.

TURCK is a leading manufacturer of products designed for factory and process automation industries that uphold uncompromising standards for reliability and functionality. Our extensive line of products includes advanced sensors, measurement, instrumentation, connectivity, interface and networks that meet clients' application demands.

Pluggable Terminal Blocks with Tension Clamp Technology

Weidmuller announces the extension of its WeiCoS (Weidmuller Connection System), terminal block series to now include a 4mm sq. portfolio that will handle up to 10AWG conductors. The new ZT4/2AN/1 and ZTPE4/2AN/1 give customers even greater flexibility and lower assembly costs. WeiCoS combines both terminal block and plug-in connection technology that results in an efficient, modular, functionally flexible, and manufacturer-independent wiring system. Prefabricated functional units such as lamps, door controls, mounting plates and switchgear panels can be connected to the existing installation error free and in seconds simply by plugging connector onto the terminal. An externally-tensioned contact and locking element guarantee a shock and vibration-proof connection of the plug-in connector with the terminal block.

Ideal for use in mechanical and systems engineering, process technology, shipbuilding and railway vehicle construction engineering, WeiCoS offers both economic and technical advantages from project planning and development, production and testing, to commissioning and service. Its standardized units minimize downtime and reduce expensive final assembly time. The user simply joins the WeiCoS modules the terminal block with plug-in connections and can replace them just as easily.

WeiCoS is equipped on one side with a tension clamp connection system and on the other with connections for one or two plug-in connectors. Weidmuller Terminals ZT 2.5/4AN/4 and ZTPE 2.5/4AN/4 are equipped to connect a total of four plug-in connectors, two on each side. This allows central connection points to be built up along a length of 85 mm for extremely fast wiring.