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RFID I/O compact module for Ethercat
Turck's new BL compact RFID module with
an Ethercat interface is now available from
RET Automation Controls . The robust IP67
I/O module enables the BL ident RFID sys-
tem to be connected directly to Ethercat
master systems. In this way, the controller
can read out and process large data sets
from the BL ident system. This is executed
with acyclic services so that data is always
available in the controller at the right time
and time-critical and decision-critical data
can be processed in real-time. For thisTurck
provides standard function blocks which are
processed in the controller and thus simplify
the integration of the RFID system in the
system landscape of the user.
With 16 Kbytes of memory per chan-
nel the BL compact module provides a
sufficiently large memory for processing
even large data volumes. Read and write
commands can also be saved directly in
the module to shorten the reaction time
and increase processing speed.This makes
it possible for the system to respond more
quickly to the application. Like all BL ident
modules, the new system also allows the
parallel operation of read/write heads in HF
and UHF.This gives the user greater flexibil-
ity and the choice of the basic RFID technol-
ogy used to be defined by the application.
Enquiries: BrandonTopham. Email
New ac power supply with integrated energy storage
The new Phoenix Contact uninterruptible power supplies (USP) from theTRIO product range for the DIN
rail reliably supply ac loads with up to 750VA/600W.The power supply is for 230 Vac and 120Vac applica-
tions.Thanks to the integrated USB interface, high-level devices can be connected to it. In this way, any
industrial PCs connected to the power supply can be shut down in a controlled way.The pure sine curve
at the output enables a seamless transition, as the sine generated in battery operation runs in sync with
the mains previously used for the supply. Since a UPS module and energy storage are combined in one
housing, the power supply is particularly space-saving.The integratedVRLA energy storage ensures long
buffer times and can be extended with a further energy storage unit. Supplying loads from the energy
storage is possible, even without mains input.The device also has LED status indicators for signaling and
functionmonitoring, as well as active 24Vdc switch outputs for forwarding to a higher-level control system.
Enquiries:Tony Rayner.Tel. +27 (0) 11 801 8200 or email
CONTROL SYSTEMS + AUTOMATION
Ecolink – for demanding applications
Most applications require special solutions. Only high
quality materials, safe production processes and faultless
mounting lead to success in the long run. The integrated
end stop protects the O-ring against destruction caused
by tightening the nut too much. Mounting and removal
are carried out without tools. The asymmetrically acting
vibration protection holds the nut tightly in its position,
guaranteeing an optimum and permanent seal. High-
quality materials especially adapted to the application and
intensivemonitoring during and after production guarantee
maximum quality standards.
Enquiries or email