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Monitoring Current provides accurate condition information in nearly all applications, but there are some places where power monitoring is a better solution. For energy usage cost allocation, monitoring power is best because utility companies bill based on watts used rather than current. Adding a power transducer to monitor one specific area of a plant, or one specific process, will help management share the energy costs across the entire operation.

Power monitoring is ideal for applications where an inductive load, such as a motor or transformer, will be fully loaded sometimes and only lightly loaded at other times. With loads such as these, the power factor is poor when the load is light and better as the load increases.

Current demand will not increase in a linear manner until the load requires roughly 50% of the nameplate full load amps. Power monitoring is well suited for applications where the demand for power exceeds the feeding system capacity. When the load increases above a certain point, the power transducer output signal can be used to trigger load shedding events. More complex power monitoring devices can be used to monitor many electrical parameters at the same time: voltage, current, power factor, peak demand, harmonic content, time of day usage, apparent power and real power.

NK Technologies offers several power monitoring transducers. The APS series is well suited for monitoring motor driven loads, or any load where the current is balanced across each phase. The sensor is placed over one conductor, and the line voltage is connected to two terminals. The loop powered, 4-20 mA output signal is scaled at the factory to represent the demand in watts, based on the primary voltage and the current through the sensor opening.

The APS products are suitable for all single phase loads, and balanced three phase loads, with output accurately representing the wattage used. The product features simple two wire loop powered connection to a PLC, data logger or panel meter.

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Matsushita Electric Works introduces the new ultra fast compact FP-X series Panasonic PLC after great success with the compact FP0 series Aromat NAIS PLC. The FP-X is set to redefine the industrial brick style PLC with new levels of expandability in a small robust package. The program capacity of 32 ksteps, exceeding the capacity of most compact Panasonic PLCs, can flexibly handle a wide variety of applications requiring future equipment expansion. Excellent for communication applications with the ability to network 16 FP-X (master to master network), or 99 FP-X (master to slave network).

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Emerson Group has introduced a new SCP-X field power supply that delivers 24Vdc power from an IP67-compliant package resistant to dust, water and other contaminants. Designed as a stand-alone unit that can be mounted directly to a machine, the SCP-X reduces end-user costs by eliminating the need for a separate cabinet and simplifying I/O device cabling. The metal outer case withstands physical abuse while efficiently dissipating heat to deliver consistent power from -40 to +60C.

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ABB Group's Low Voltage Division has introduced a wireless I/O pad, simplifying the process of transmitting and receiving data via a central control system for complex automated applications in factories. The Wireless Input/Output Pad (WIOP) forms part of ABB's range of tools used to create a factory environment where automated machines can be operated wirelessly. The pad has a total of eight inputs and eight configurable input/outputs.

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Entrelec - Member Of ABB Group has released a new family of terminal blocks that dramatically reduce installation times without compromising safety. Based on ABB's insulation displacement connection (IDC) technology, the new ADO system terminal blocks can reduce wiring times by up to 80% compared with conventional terminal blocks. The system eliminates the most common risks associated with connections, such as forgetting to strip the wire, folding over of wire strands, stripping too much wire, incorrect tightening torque or badly inserted terminal ends.

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Hans TURCK GmbH & Co. KG announces new A-Size 3 and 4-pin 7/8 16UN powerfast connectors that provide up to 600 Volts and 15 Amps of power. These IP67 rated connectors provide a modular wiring system designed to handle high current applications for machine power distribution, while providing resistance to vibration commonly associated with conveyors, motors and material handling applications.

The cordsets are available with a tray rated, exposed run PVC flexlife cable, with or without STOOW rating, and 14 AWG wires that allow you to replace hard wiring with a robust, quick disconnect system that saves the time and money spent installing a conduit system. The A-Size powerfast line offers male and female, straight connectors, standard and custom lengths, and pigtails or extensions. To make the system complete, fully encapsulated mating receptacles, with 1/2"-14 NPT mounting threads are available.

TURCK Inc. has released a new 8-pin M12 eurofast connector that was designed specifically for use with Kuebler By TURCK Incremental Encoders. Kubler By TURCK incremental encoders are typically used in strenuous factory applications such as material handling, conveyors systems, process control and web control. The E-WKC 8T-PX3-930-* was designed to provide quick and easy connectivity in these demanding environments.

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New From IDEC Corporation, the Pentra PLC range includes 12 CPU modules that are compatible with the company's current MicroSmart input/output modules and are the same physical size as the present CPUs. More than double the memory size, up to 275 times faster processing speed and the capability for floating point maths means the Idec Pentra PLC can handle most complex tasks that are thrown at it. The CPU has high speed counter inputs counting at a maximum frequency of 100kHz.

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A great, first impression, multi-port 12 inch dedicated operator interface touch screen for OEMs and high graphical detail applications. The Pro-Face XYCOM AGP3600 is part of a latest line of Pro-face brand operator interfaces. The bright, crisp, and clear SVGA display of this model is complemented with a large viewing area, high resolution no-grid analog resistive touch screen providing a higher level of screen clarity and precise part placement.