Mtech Product Update

October 2008
2008 Issue 10
Mtech Product Update
Product News
www.hornerocs.com
Inside this Issue:
> Horner APG Product News
- Welcome Horner APG
Mtech is Pleased to Announce the Addition of the Horner APG Product Line
As of October 1st, Mtech has agreed to represent the Horner
APG line of products. This addition now enables Mtech to
provide a complete systems solution to our Factory and
Process Automation customers. Horner is based out of
Indianapolis Indiana and has been providing control solutions
to the OEM market for the past 20 plus years. The flagship of
Horner’s products, is the OCS (Operator Control Station)
family. The OCS is a “all in one” integrated
controller that has 4 pieces to it:
- Introducing The XL6 5.7"
Touch Screen Operator
Control Station
- OCS Programming Software—
Cscape V8.60 Released (P4)
> Turck Product News
- Specialty Sensors for Plastic
Detection
- Programmable Controller
- Operator Interface
- I/O
- Networking
- Draw Wire Systems for demanding applications
> Banner Product News
The Controller has 256K Bytes of memory with up to a 0.2mS/K scan time. It has a full function programming
subset in Relay Ladder Logic as well as an optional full IEC-61131 version of programming tools.
The Operator Interface capabilities range from a 2x20 alpha numeric display to a 12.1” 800x600 SVGA resolution
32000 color touch screen and many more graphical display choices in between.
The I/O is offered as a complete solution of Digital Inputs and Outputs as well as Analog Inputs and Outputs. The
digital I/O is offered in many different counts and combinations of DC, AC and Relay. The Analog is also offered in
several different counts and combinations including 4-20mA, 0-10V, RTD, and Thermocouple.
The networking options a wide to make this control product as open to the automation market as we can make it.
All products have a built in CAN bus on the product,. All offer serial communications such as DF1, SNP and Modbus
RTU and others. Several of the controllers offer Ethernet as a network solution and include Ehternet IP, Modbus
TCP, CsCAN, EGD, HTML (WEB Serving), FTP and others.
All of this is tied together using the powerful and easy to use CsCAPE software. This software is the true power
of the OCS product line. CsCAPE is the tool that makes using the integrated hardware easy to use with integrated
software and creates a significant time savings for your next control project.
Call us for a complete introduction of this exciting product line today.
Introducing The XL6—5.7" Touch Screen Operator Control Station
The XL Series of OCS controllers has expanded to include the NEW XL6 color touch
screen controller. XL6 offers XL Series users a larger display, color, a faster scan rate
and a wider operating temperature. And the XL6 is Horner’s most competitive 5.7”
color touch screen OCS yet. Based upon the XLe and XLt OCS architecture, the new
XL6 features a 5.7” TFT color touch screen with 32,000 colors, a faster 0.2ms/K scan
rate, built-in I/O, removable mass data storage and uses the same
communications options as our XLe and XLt controllers.
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- Built on the XLe chassis & feature set, but with a larger, touch screen-based display
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- System button and five function keys
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- 0.2 mS/K scan; 256KB memory; 2GB flash memory storage
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- Color coded I/O terminals for easy wiring in the field
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- Quick change backup battery compartment with 2 connectors
- RS-485 termination and 2/4 wire select switches
- Four different models are available with built-in I/O and one without I/O
- Field installable add-on modules such as Ethernet, telephone modem, radio modem and cellular modem
- Uses Cscape™ Software
Ask your Mtech Representative for a demonstration of the new XL6 Product
www.mtechmn.com
- Universal Voltage Sensors
Offer Powerful Performance in
Rugged, Compact Housing
- Banner Race Team triumphs at
Miller Motorsports Park!
- SureCross™ Temperature and
Humidity Sensor
- T30UX Series Ultrasonic
Sensor with Discrete and
Analog Output
> Exlar Product News
- Newly CE Marked Tritex
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Product News
www.turck-usa.com
Specialty Sensors for Plastic Detection
TURCK introduces the new BCC capacitive sensor series, specifically designed to provide accurate level detection in the plastic industry. The BCC series features
excellent EMC and ESD immunity, allowing it to reliably detect the level of plastic pellets in a hopper while withstanding environmental interference.
BCC sensors are mounted on a plastic sight glass or in the hopper containing plastic pellets for point level detection. “Standard capacitive sensors used to detect
plastic pellets are prone to failure because of the electrostatic discharge frequently found in pellet silos and systems,” says Melissa Schumann, product specialist with
TURCK’s sensor division. “The BCC series has been specially designed to resist ESD.”
These innovative sensors may also be mounted directly in a metal hopper without a reduction in range, a common side-effect for standard capacitive sensors. The
BCC series incorporates a unique laterally mounted shield that protects the sensors from being affected by the metal hopper. Plus, the BCC series features an
integrated processor that allows the sensors to detect different types of plastics with no adjustment needed.
Market :
Selling Strengths :
Product Specifications :
• Plastic industry
• Excellent ESD and EMC immunity
• DC, normally closed, PNP
• Additional shielding that preserves the switching
• Ambient temperature -25 to 70 °C
distance even when mounted in metal
• IP 67
• Ability to detect several varieties of plastic pellets
• Switching LED: Yellow
• Potentiometer adjustable
Part Number
ID Number List Price Description
BCC10-S30-RP4X-H1143
M1542562
$141.00
Compensated capacitive sensor
Draw Wire Systems for demanding applications
The new high-quality draw wire systems from Turck-Kübler expand on their proven economical standard draw wire
systems with solutions for demanding applications from 0.25m up to 40m measuring length.
The core of a draw wire device is a drum mounted on bearings, onto which a wire is wound. Winding
takes place via a dynamic spring mechanism using a constant force spring, which allows for a high traverse
speed of up to 10m/s and high acceleration of up to 140 m/s2; this proves ideal for dynamic applications
and offers a long service life of approx. 2 million complete cycles.
The construction is particularly robust and unaffected by environmental influences thanks to its
titanium-anodized aluminum housing. The wire is made from stainless-steel with a diameter of 0.5mm and
is thus exceptionally hard-wearing. The wire exit is free from wear thanks to a diamond-polished ceramic
guide.
The wide temperature range from -20°C to +85°C as well as the optional IP67 protection rating
permit use in difficult environmental conditions.
The draw wire system is suitable for various sensors and encoders with analog outputs (0 to
10V, 4 to 20mA, potentiometer), incremental (push-pull, RS422), absolute (SSI, BISS) and Field
bus (CANopen, Profibus, DeviceNet, EtherCat) interfaces.
The systems have a linearity of up to 0.05% and can be supplied on request
together with the relevant calibration certificate.
Mounting is effected quickly using just 2 screws. The versatile housing
technology allows for various mounting options. Connection is via either
cable or connector.
Draw Wire Sensors A50/B80/C120/D135
Robust titanium-anodized aluminum housing—insensitive to the environment
stainless steel wire—high-resistance wire
diamond-polished ceramic guide—wire exit free from wear
wide temperature range—For use in applications with big temperature change without any further effort
Dynamic spring traction by means of a constant force spring long service life, approx. 2 million complete cycles—High Traverse Speed High Acceleration
Versatile combinations with analog, incremental and absolute encoders available—suitable for various applications
various and quick fastening possible—quick and flexible mounting
cable or connector, radial or axial—flexible connection possibilities
measuring ranges from 0,25m up to 40m—for each application a suitable solution
APPLICATIONS:
• Computertomograph
• Floodgate
• Stacker Crane
• Lifting table
• Forklifts
• Lifting Platform
• Mobile Cranes
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Universal Voltage Sensors Offer Powerful Performance in Rugged, Compact Housing
Banner Engineering Corp. introduces the WORLD-BEAM® QS18 Universal Voltage sensors featuring ac or dc voltage operation. The 3-wire
photoelectric sensors deliver solid-state output for reliable presence/absence detection in a wide variety of applications, including package and
material handling. In addition, the rugged sensors feature the compact, self-contained WORLD-BEAM housing with a variety of mounting options to
meet versatile requirements and easily fit or retrofit most configurations.
QS18 Universal Voltage sensors provide 20 to 140V ac or dc, or 20 to 270V ac or dc operation with a choice of P-MOSFET (sourcing) or
N-MOSFET (sinking) solid-state output for enhanced sensor life and faster switching and response time than mechanical relays. The versatile sensors
are light operate or dark operate, depending on the model, and long-range diffuse models are available for sensing up to 1 m. Additionally, QS18
Universal Voltage sensors feature robust housing with 18 mm threaded barrel or basemount, side-mount and retrofit bracket options—all in a
rugged IP67 (NEMA 6) housing and with encapsulated electronics to resist harsh environments. Plus, bright LED status indicators are visible from
360 degrees for simple status monitoring from any angle.
“QS18 Universal Voltage sensors provide exceptional optical performance in user-selected ac or dc voltage operation,” said Mike Turner, Business
Development Manager—Material Handling, “These high-performance sensors can deliver the power of an ac sensor in a compact package.” Turner
adds, “Plus, QS18 Universal Voltage sensors are available in a variety of models and with diverse housing and mounting options to suit a wide array
of application needs, including those in the most demanding environments.”
Rugged QS18 Universal Voltage sensors are rated PW12 (1200 psi) for washdown environments and are UL listed, CSA certified and CE marked.
Plus, models offer a 300V rated 2 or 9 m attached cable or 4-pin Micro-style pigtail quick-disconnect, and a 600V cable is also available.
Banner Race Team triumphs at Miller Motorsports Park!
Banner Race Team wins Grand-Am GT Series Team Championship!
Paul Edwards & Kelly Collins driving the Banner Engineering GXP.R 07 win Drivers
Team Championship in the Grand-Am class!
Pontiac GXP.R wins Manufacturers Championship in the Grand-Am GT Class!
http://www.bannerengineering.com/en-US/about/banner-racing
SureCross™ Temperature and Humidity Sensor
Designed to communicate with the DX80 FlexPower Node with Serial Interface to wirelessly
communicate temperature and humidity measurements in a variety of environments.
Factory-calibrated to determine relative humidity to ±2% and deliver temperature accuracy
to ±0.3° C for simple critical data monitoring.
Manufactured with a robust metal housing and IP67 electronics
Functions with the DX80 FlexPower Node with Serial Interface
Integral battery supply or external power source.
Functions with the DX80 FlexPower Node with Serial Interface
For refrigeration systems, warehouses, greenhouses, data centers, pharmaceuticals, and more.
T30UX Series Ultrasonic Sensor with Discrete and Analog Output
Banner has introduced the T30UX, it is a high-performance ultrasonic sensor made to withstand harsh environments.
Available with a discrete or analog output, it builds upon the T30U family with added features of extended sensing range,
temperature compensation and the ability to configure the output type on the discrete model. The T30UX models are
especially well suited for high volume OEM opportunities which require a single output, temperature compensation, and
competitive pricing. Special versions without push buttons, with customer specified window limits, or pre-configured
output type are easily accomplished through Banner’s Special Product Request process.
FEATURES:
• 1, 2 and 3 m versions with short dead zones (10% of max. range)
• Built-in temperature compensation – temperature induced error is reduce by 90% compared to non-compensated sensors
• Advanced ASIC technology provides superior performance over entire operating range of the sensor
• Discrete Output model is user selectable for NPN (sinking) or PNP (sourcing), Normally Open (N.O.) or Normally Closed (N.C.)
• Analog output models have improved linearity specification
• Operating temperature range of -40? to +70? C (-40? to +158? F)
• Operating voltage supply range of 10 to 30 V dc & reduced power consumption by 50% compared to T30U models
• Fast, easy-to-use TEACH-mode configuration; no potentiometer adjustments required
• Remote-line TEACH for security, operator convenience, or PLC control of the sensor
• Chemically resistant flange models available as a special request – consult factory for CRFV models
• Compact, self-contained, right-angle sensor package with fully encapsulated electronics
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Product News
www.exlar.com
Newly CE Marked Tritex
Exlar is pleased to announce that its TLM, RTM and RTG products now meet the essential health and safety requirements of CE and conform with the relevant EU
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. Exlar continuously strives to achieve product certifications in its effort to be a world-wide supplier of actuator products.
The instruction manual has been updated with the appropriate documentation.
You may also view the Declaration of Conformity at http://www.exlar.com/TI_ref_certTest_oview.html.
Exlar was awarded the declaration on August 4, 2008.
Product News
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OCS Programming Software—Cscape V8.60 Released
Horner APG announces the availability of Cscape 8.60B for immediate download from www.heapg.com and
www.horner-apg.com. This is a significant new release offering a variety of new features & product improvements.
Who Should Download Cscape 8.60B
• Users downloading Cscape for the first time
• Users of Cscape EnvisionRV software
• Users who wish to utilize the product enhancements listed below
Cscape 8.60B Enhancements – New Firmware is Not Required
1) Support for Subroutine Blocks. These are listed independently of the main program, and may be called
from the main logic program, main logic blocks OR from other subroutine blocks.
2) Support for Cscape EnvisionRV 2.0
a. Support for Graphics projects utilizing a variety of high resolution displays, including widescreen displays up to 1920x1080 pixels.
b. Ability to transfer a project from the Cscape 8.60B development environment to the EnvisionRV 2.0 run-time environment with one click of the mouse
3) Connect/Disconnect Button allows Cscape 8.60B to relinquish the computer’s communications port, allowing for easy interoperation between Cscape and
other software packages (Envision, SCADA, OPC, etc.)
4) New, standardized communications configuration dialog incorporating TAPI (Windows Telephony Interface). This dialog is now common between Cscape,
Envision RV, and Envision FX.
5) New Project File Format allows a complete project encompassing multiple controllers to be saved under a single file along with the individual component files.
6) Ability to easily move protocol settings from port-to-port, without the need to erase and manually re-enter the settings.
7) Ability to dynamically detect the insertion/removal of OCS USB cables and USB/Serial adapters & communicate through those ports without restarting Cscape.
2008 Issue 10
Mtech Represents
the following fine manufacturers
Products for Factory and
Process Automation
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