Many new products to announce this month
Vortex Flowmeters with PROFINET over Ethernet-APL
Endress+Hauser has already released PROFINET over Ethernet-APL devices for measuring pressure, level, temperature, electromagnetic flow and Coriolis mass flow in the last months. Besides the new Micropilot FMR6xB, the Cerabar and Deltabar PMx5xB, PMx7xB as well as iTemp TMT86, Proline Promag 300/500 and Proline Promass 300/500, vortex flowmeters are the latest addition to the portfolio. The new Prowirl 200 with PROFINET over Ethernet-APL is a versatile flowmeter with detection of wet steam conditions and high accuracy. All Endress+Hauser devices are with PROFINET are PI certified and available with a global coverage of hazardous area approvals.
Coriolis and Electromagnetic Process Flowmeters with IO-Link
Endress+Hauser offers a vast IO-Link portfolio of field devices for hygienic and utilities applications. The latest portfolio extension underscores the company’s leadership in the food and beverage market with an impressive line-up of flow meters with optional IO-Link connectivity. First: the Proline Promag H 10 electromagnetic flowmeter for hygienic applications with IO-Link. Suitable for wetted materials CIP-/ SIP-cleanable; pipe diameters DN02 up to DN150. Second: the Proline Promass K 10 –the world’s first Coriolis meter with IO-Link; for pipe diameters DN08 to DN80.
Pneumatic valves with PROFINET
Emerson today launched its AVENTICS™ Series XV pneumatic valves. Series XV valves are designed with interoperability in mind to provide machine builders across multiple industries and factory automation applications with a flexible and cost-effective valve platform. Series XV valves include the XV03, providing flow volumes up to 350 liters per minute in normal conditions (NL/min), and the XV05, scheduled for release in October 2024, providing up to 880 NL/min. Series XV valves use consistent interfaces and have wide connectivity including PROFINET.
New Labeling System with PROFINET
The new Videojet 9560 automated labelling system prints and applies labels to outer cases, boxes and shrink wrap, and is said to feature increased processing speeds and expanded connectivity options. The 9560 has an 8-inch user interface for operators to use for job selection and system control, with built-in Code Assurance features designed to help get the right label on the right case. Compared to the previous 9550, the new 9560 is engineered with increased programmable input/output (I/O) options for integration with more data protocols, including PROFINET.
Jetting System with PROFINET
Nordson has introduced the PICO Nexμs jetting system. For most automated production machines, standard jetting controllers are panel-mounted away from the point of dispense, making adjustment and monitoring of the dispensing parameters inconvenient to the user. The PICO Nexμs jetting controller eliminates this hassle. Its compact, 24V DIN-rail construction makes it easy to mount inside an existing machine cabinet, saving valuable space near the automated machine. It is especially well suited in multi-valve installations where machine real estate is limited. PICO Nexμs controllers use standard industrial Ethernet protocols such as PROFINET.
DC Motor Control with PROFINET
Motor, drive, and gearbox manufacturer WEG has extended its integrated WEGmotion Drives offering with a new AC/DC converter that is designed to improve connectivity, performance, and safety. The TPD500 range includes 2B/4B armature converters with two- and four-quadrant configurations and 12-pulse parallel and series bridges. An intuitive programming keypad with LCD screen allows users to access extensive parameters and variables. The keypad can be placed on the converter or on the cabinet door, depending on application requirements. Thanks to multiple standard and user-customisable functions, these converters are suitable for various industries, including hoisting, mining, metal, rubber and plastic, paper and amusement. The TPD500 is compatible with the most widely used communication protocols, including PROFINET.