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Absolute rotary encoders use optical, mechanical, or magnetic indexing for angular measurement. They do not lose their position after power-down, but instead provide absolute position upon power-up without requiring a home cycle or any shaft rotation.
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AC motor drives interface controllers to AC motors. They match the control signals (voltage and power levels) as well as the signal type (analog or digital). They also provide power conversion, amplification, and the sequencing of waveform signals.
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AC motors include single, multiphase, universal, induction, synchronous, and gear motors. They also include servomotors.
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AC servomotors are responsive, high-acceleration motors typically constructed as permanent magnet synchronous motors.
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Adjustable speed drives alter the speed of a driven shaft to a speed selected by an operator.
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Analog-to-digital converters (ADC) sample an analog signal and convert it to a series of digital values to represent the signal to a computer processor.
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Automation controls design and automation controls installation services design, manufacture and install controls for automated industrial equipment and systems.
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Automation equipment and system integrators provide equipment and solutions for automating manufacturing processes.
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Brake controllers are used to control braking systems. They can simply engage and disengage the brake, or control the speed of engagement, breakaway torque, and other variables.
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Capacitive proximity sensors detect the presence or proximity of a target using capacitive technology.
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Chart recorders and strip charts are data acquisition tools used to generate a plot, graph or other visualization of data versus time.
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Paper recording charts and consumables consist of circular charts, strip charts, markers, fanfolds, sheets, pens, and pen arms used in chart and strip recording instruments.
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Control panels are used to receive inputs, trigger outputs, and monitor systems and instrumentation. They are used in a variety of industrial, manufacturing and process control applications.
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Converting machines are used for cutting and packaging large, usually roll stock, materials into smaller, usable shape and sizes.
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Data acquisition is the digitizing and processing of multiple sensor or signal inputs for the purpose of monitoring, analyzing and/or controlling systems and processes. Signal conditioning includes the amplification, filtering, converting, and other processes required to make sensor output suitable for rereading by computer boards.
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DC motor drives act as the interface and power supply between a motion controller and a DC motor.
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DC motors are most commonly used in variable speed and torque applications. They include brushless and gear motors, as well as servomotors.
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DC power supplies accept an input power and output the desired form of DC power. Common types of DC power supplies include linear power supplies, switching power supplies, DC-DC converters, and silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) type power supplies.
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DC servomotors are generally small and powerful for their size, and easy to control. Common types of DC servomotors include brushless or gear motors.
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DC to AC inverters are used for converting direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC). They are also known as DC to AC converters.
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Digital LED displays are segmented or dot matrix displays allowing for numeric only and alphanumeric character representation.
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Digital panel meters measure and display processes and electrical variables via an alphanumeric digital readout.
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Digital readouts are specialized displays for position and dimension readings from inspection gages and linear scales, or rotary encoders on machine tools.
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Digital-to-analog converters (DAC) transform a digital number into a corresponding analog voltage or current.
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Distribution transformers are pole-type transformers that supply relatively small amounts of power to residences. They are used at the end of an electrical utility’s delivery system.
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Electrical contactors are electrical devices used to switch high power in power circuits. Unlike relays, contactors are normally directly connected to the load (current carrying) circuit.
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Electromechanical counters and electromechanical timers accept inputs to operate mechanical display, such as rotating wheels or knobs.
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Electromechanical relays are devices that complete or interrupt a circuit by physically moving electrical contacts into contact with each other.
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Electronic counters and electronic timers are completely electronic units for performing a variety of counter or timer functions.
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Emergency stop switches are devices that users manipulate to initiate the complete shutdown of a machine, system, or process.
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Encoder and resolver signal conditioners accept encoder and resolver measurements and convert or condition these signals into digital data or suitable levels.
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Engineering consulting firms provide engineering services and expertise to companies in need of a specialized skill-set. Professionals in this category work with clients to define solutions to problems or to help determine and recommend the best course of action for a given initiative.
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Flexible couplings connect rotating members while allowing some degree of angular or parallel misalignment.
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Force and load sensors covers electrical sensing devices used to measure tension, compression, and shear forces.
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Frequency-to-voltage converters accept a signal and convert its frequency to a corresponding analog voltage level.
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Gearboxes and gearheads are speed reducers that consist of a set of gears, shafts, and bearings in an enclosed housing. In converting inputs to outputs, they reduce RPM and increase torque.
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Gearmotors consist of an AC or DC motor with an integral gearbox or gear head that steps delivered speed up or down.
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Human machine interfaces (HMI) are operator interface terminals with which users interact in order to control other devices.
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Incremental rotary encoders are multi-turn sensors that use optical, mechanical, or magnetic index-counting for angular measurement. They contain no absolute reference, but instead count relative to the turn-on position.
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Inductive proximity sensors detect the presence or absence of an object using a critical distance.
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Industrial chillers cool water using refrigeration cycles to provide a constant stream of coolant for manufacturing and laboratory processes.
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Industrial computer monitors are ruggedized for use in control room, factory floor, or process applications.
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Industrial cooling systems and industrial cooling equipment includes air-to-air, liquid-to-air, and liquid-to-liquid heat exchangers; ducts and/or pipes; and other devices for removing heat from a system that contains a heat source.
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Ionizers and static eliminators eliminate static and dust and can neutralize and clean surfaces at remote distances.
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Knife blades are sharp-edged industrial tools for shearing or cutting materials. A blade uses an edge to fracture and slice threw a material. A knife blade can be "toothed" but it still uses pressure against its edge as the primary means of cutting.
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Limit switches are electromechanical or solid state devices that require the physical contact of an object with the switch’s actuator to make the contacts change state.
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Linear encoders sense and digitize linear position change for positional measurement and feedback to control systems.
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Linear limit switches are electromechanical devices that require physical contact between a target object and switch activator to make the contacts change state.
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Linear position sensors is a general search form for all linear position / displacement detection product areas.
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Load cells are transducers for force and load measurement, often with mounting packaging. They are widely used in testing, instrumentation, and as components in larger devices such as scales.
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Magnetic proximity sensors include devices that work on inductive, variable reluctance, magneto resistive or Hall effect principles. Proximity sensors detect the presence or absence of an object using a critical distance.
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Material handling automation services provide single source automated equipment and systems solutions for the material handling process.
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Mechanical brake and clutch assemblies consist of elements for both the connection and disconnection of shafts (clutch) and for the slowing or stopping of shafts (brake) in equipment drives.
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Mechanical brakes are assemblies consisting of mechanical elements for the slowing or stopping of shafts in equipment drives. Mechanical power is required to activate the brake.
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Mechanical clutches are assemblies consisting of elements for the connection and disconnection of shafts (clutch) in equipment drives.
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Mechanical counters are used to detect, totalize and indicate a sequence of events in applications that do not use electrical power.
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Mechanical timers are used to actuate devices at the end of a specified time period. They do not require electrical power and can be stored for long periods of time.
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Motion control systems contain matched components such as controllers, motor drives, motors, encoders, user interfaces and software. Components in these systems are optimally matched by the manufacturer.
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Motion controllers range from simple linear controllers to complex, user-programmable modules that act as controllers within complex integrated multi-axis motion systems.
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Motor controllers receive supply voltages and provide signals to motor drives that are interfaced to motors. They include a power supply, amplifier, user interface, and position control circuitry.
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Motor speed controllers are electronic devices that control motor speed. They carry specifications for drive type, product classification, electrical ratings, and operating parameters.
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Motor starters and contactors are motor-starting devices. They combine a contactor with overload protection and are designed for starting AC or DC motors.
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Photoelectric safety sensors detect objects by using the properties of light sensitive elements.
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Pneumatic brake and clutch assemblies consist of elements for both the connection and disconnection of shafts (clutch) and for the slowing or stopping of shafts (brake) in equipment drives.
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Pneumatic brakes are assemblies consisting of elements for the slowing or stopping of shafts in equipment drives. Air is required to activate the brake.
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Power rectifiers are electrical devices that convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). They are an integral part of telecom rectifiers for the telecommunications industry, and in battery chargers, DC power systems, and other power system devices.
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Power supplies are devices that produce AC or DC power. This grouping includes current sources, DC power supplies, AC-DC adapters, DC-DC converters, AC power sources, and DC-AC inverters.
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Power transformers convert power-level voltages from one level or phase configuration to another. They can include features for electrical isolation, power distribution, and control and instrumentation applications.
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Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are the control hubs for a wide variety of automated systems and processes. They use a wide variety of inputs and outputs and provide network capability.
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Proximity sensors, all types is a general search form for all proximity sensors and presence detection product areas.
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Relay sockets are devices that accept relays, electromechanical switches in which the variation of current in one electric circuit controls the flow of electricity in another circuit.
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Rotary position sensors include potentiometers, resolvers and a variety of magnetic and capacitive technologies. Sensors are designed for angular displacement less than one turn or for multiturn displacement.
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Safety sensors are used for machine safeguarding. Types of safety sensors are break-a-beam switches, interlocks and tag out devices, perimeter guards, photoelectric safety sensors, safety blocks, safety interlock switches, and safety sensor switches.
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Silicon controlled rectifier (SCR) power controllers precisely regulate output power to resistive heating loads such as industrial furnaces and ovens. They generally operate on either zero-crossing or phase angle control.
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Servo drives provide electrical drive outputs to servo motors in closed-loop motion control systems where position feedback and corrective signals optimize position and speed accuracy.
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Signal conditioning products provide amplification, filtering, converting, and other processes required to make sensor output suitable for reading by computer boards.
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Signal converters contain inputs for one type of signal and outputs of another. Features can also include filtering and amplification or attenuation.
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Solid state relays (SSR) or semiconductor relays are semiconductor devices that can be used in place of mechanical relays to switch electricity to a load in many applications.
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Specialty relays and accessories are specialty or proprietary products and accessories related to relays.
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Static control products control electrostatic discharge to avoid damage to personnel or equipment.
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Switches are used to allow electric current to flow when closed. When opened, they prevent current flow. Common switch types include pushbutton, rocker, toggle, rotary coded DIP, rotary DIP, key lock, slide, snap action, and reed.
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Tachometer generators and tachogenerators are small AC or DC generators that output a voltage in proportion to the rotational speed of a shaft. They are capable of measuring speed and direction of rotation, but not position.
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Tachometers are used to measure the velocity of a rotating object. They operate on the principle that a driven motor (i.e., a motor operated as a generator) produces a voltage that is proportional to the angular velocity of the motor shaft.
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Temperature controllers accept inputs from temperature sensors or thermometers, and then output a control signal to keep the temperature at the desired level.
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Tension meters are instruments that measure tension in cable, fiber, belts and webs, or sheets.
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Time delay relays and solid state timers use solid state electronic devices to provide a time delay.
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Touch screen displays are user-friendly input devices. The user touches the screen and the input is communicated directly to the computer.
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Ultrasonic proximity sensors use reflected or transmitted ultrasonic waves to detect the presence or absence of a target component.
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Web controllers maintain control functionality over processes with web or sheet rollers. Control functionality includes maintaining tension of the web, centering on the track, and material feed rates.
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Web tension indicators measure and report tension parameters in web or other flat-sheet production processes. Some types of web tension indicators have control functionality as well.
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Web tension sensors are used to measure static or running tension in webs or sheets during the manufacture of textiles, paper, and other sheet materials.
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Zero speed switches are devices used to detect stoppage of a rotating shaft. They typically have one or more relays.
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