New software and tools from Abaco, OMEGA, Rockwell Automation, SICK and Westermo.
Abaco AXIS EventView software tool
Abaco announces AXIS EventView, a software tool that helps customers reduce the complexity, time and cost of developing, testing and debugging sophisticated multi-processor, compute-intensive embedded applications.
AXIS EventView is a performance analysis – or ‘event analyzer’ – tool that provides a ‘C’ API library to instrument code by logging events, and a GUI viewer to analyze the subsequent event traces and determine application behavior. It provides the application developer with a much more detailed visual analysis of the application’s performance than other profiling tools on the market.
EventView enables rapid identification of bottlenecks and non-deterministic behavior. Quick to learn and simple to use, it is highly portable and runs on all current platforms. Its API library works across Linux, Windows and VxWorks platforms, while the EventView GUI runs on Windows and Linux. Supported hardware includes Intel, ARM and PowerPC/Power Architecture; mixed architecture systems are also supported.
For more information on the AXIS EventView software tool, visit www.abaco.com.
OMEGA OM-CP-TEMP1000IS-A and OM-CP-RHTEMP1000IS-A
The OMEGA OM-CP-TEMP1000IS-A and OM-CP-RHTEMP1000IS-A intrinsically safe data loggers offer a compact design and portability which allows for placement into hard to reach locations.
Features include a 316 stainless steel enclosure, fast response times and faster downloads. OMEGA offers a docking station for full communications, no more removal of end-caps to download data. By utilizing the latest software, users can download or export data for easy analysis. Both data loggers are certified for Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C and D and non-incendive for Class I, Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D environments.
This certification makes these devices ideal for EtO sterilization, environmental studies, medical, pharmaceutical and numerous other hostile environment applications. Applications include monitoring temperature and humidity in sterilization processes, environmental studies, chemical/petrochemical testing or R&D labs.
For more information on this product, visit www.omega.com.
Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley Compact GuardLogix 5370
Manufacturers and equipment builders are looking for ways to simplify and standardize safety across their machines and systems. With the new Allen-Bradley Compact GuardLogix 5370 controller from Rockwell Automation, users no longer need separate networks and controllers for safety and motion in applications with up to 16 axes.
This makes it easier to design safety into a wide range of standard and custom machines and results in simpler system architectures.
“The new Compact GuardLogix 5370 controller has all the performance capabilities of our popular Allen-Bradley CompactLogix 5370 controller, while also providing integrated safety and motion on a single EtherNet/IP network,” said Ming Jing Ye, global product manager, Rockwell Automation. “When safety, motion and standard control are combined into one package, configuration is easier, wiring is reduced and users get better diagnostics. Ultimately, it helps increase machine uptime and plant productivity.”
The Compact GuardLogix 5370 controller also helps users meet global safety standards. It achieves Safety Integrity Level 3, Performance Level e and Category 4. When used in combination with the Allen-Bradley Kinetix 5500 servo drive or the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 527 AC drive, users have integrated safe torque off on EtherNet/IP.
As with other Logix controllers, engineers can use the Rockwell Software Studio 5000 software to configure the Compact GuardLogix 5370 controller and develop all elements of their control system. Data can be defined once and then easily accessed and re-used across different machine types to speed system development and commissioning.
In addition, a single programming environment for both safety and standard control removes the need to manually manage separate standard and safety memory, or partition logic to isolate safety.
The Compact GuardLogix 5370 controller, manufactured in Singapore, also includes dual Ethernet ports to support both linear and device-level-ring (DLR) network topologies. Built-in energy storage removes the need for batteries, and a removable 1-GB Secure Digital (SD) card improves data integrity.
Rockwell Automation will be releasing an on-machine option later this year – the Allen-Bradley Armor Compact GuardLogix 5370 controller. This option allows users to place the controller closer to the application or onto the machine, which eases installation, commissioning and troubleshooting. The on-machine controller is IP67-rated for wash-down protection and includes quick-connect cabling to ease system wiring.
For more information, visit ab.rockwellautomation.com.
SICK Lector63x
SICK has recently announced the Lector63x, a compact image-based code reader for delivering high reading performance in a wide variety of applications.
The optical flexibility of the Lector63x, in combination with decoder technology, ensures reliable reading performance even under difficult conditions, including reading small codes at high speeds or in applications with a large reading distance.
The Lector63x provides read feedback via both a visual indication and acoustic feedback signals. It also features a straightforward cloning function using a microSD memory card, reducing machine downtime in the event of faults on the production line.
The Lector63x is well-suited for many applications, including identification in manual parcel sorting in a presentation camera function, automated sorting systems, retail logistics, serialization and end-of-line aggregation for the food packaging and pharmaceutical industries. With options for long-range identification, the Lector63x also provides high-performance traceability in the automotive industry.
For more information, visit www.sick.com.
Westermo MCW-211-F1G-T1G
Westermo has recently released three Ethernet devices that support the growing need for higher bandwidth networks with industrial applications.
Two new Gigabit switches and a media convertor offer reliability, robustness and ease of installation, making them suitable for heavy industrial, maritime and rail trackside data communication networks.
MCW-211-F1G-T1G is an unmanaged industrial Ethernet media convertor with one SFP fiber port and one copper port that enables the connection of legacy serial devices to new Gigabit Ethernet networks.
SDW-541-F1G-T4G and SDW-550-T5G are unmanaged Ethernet switches that offer a choice of five copper or one fiber and four copper ports.
The units support 100 Mbit/s or Gbit Ethernet, with the SDW-550-T5G also supporting 10 Mbit/s communications. Using Westermo’s range of pluggable 100Mbit or Gbit SFP transceivers, different types of fiber can be easily converted and distances of up to 74.5 mph (120 km) can be achieved.
The three devices are designed for demanding applications that require high levels of reliability. All three units feature tri-galvanic isolation, a unique solution that provides isolation between the ports, the shield connection and the power supply. This helps to avoid ground loop currents and increases reliability.
Using only industrial-grade components, the units are robust and provide a long service life. The SDW-541-F1G-T4G has a mean-time-between-failure of over 1.1 million hours.
To simplify installation, the devices are compatible with all standard industrial Ethernet protocols. For legacy Ethernet equipment unable to support auto-negotiation, a DIP switch can lock data rate and flow control. Network diagnostics are simplified using the port mirroring functionality of the switches. This allows data flow through the switch to be monitored using a network analyser, enabling engineers to use it for fault diagnosis.
The units all meet EMC, isolation, vibration and shock standards and are certified for rail trackside and maritime applications. Their IP21 rating ensures that the units can be installed in locations where condensed water may occur. A power input range of between 10 and 57 VDC and an extended operating temperature range of -40 °F (-40 C) to 165.2 °F (74 C) enable the units to support a broad range of applications, even in extreme environments.
For more information, visit www.westermo.com.
