IEN - March 2009 - (Page 30) IEN / MARCH ’09 pAgE 30 Software manages recipe and Used with Sartorius X-Family Combics Pro and other PLC controllers, Sartorius ProBatch+ manages original raw material and recipe data. Program allows for visual presentation of running process and enables all batch procedures to be visually monitored and controlled. ProBatch+ can supervise and monitor single scale or simultaneously control up to 16 production lines and scales operating in parallel. At end of every recipe run, software generates batch and production reports. Sartorius Mechatronics Corp.: 800-635-2906 ext 8203. Tech Contact: Jim Rondina www.ieninfo.com/11224 -404 or circle 404 on card production systems Rocker Switch has water-resistant design For panel-mount applications where switches will be exposed to dust and water, IP56-rated KS Series has rating of 16 A at 125 Vac. KG, KT, and KM Series are rated 20 A at 125 Vac. All are rated 21 A at 14 Vdc. KT and KM Series are available in lighted and nonlighted versions. KS and KG Series are nonlighted. Offering 0.25 in. quick-connect tab termination, all switches are UL approved on ac loads. Cherry Electrical products: 800-927-6298 www.ieninfo.com/11224 -408 or circle 408 on card Thick Cable Cutter reduces Telco BigFoot ratcheting cable cutter lets datacom installers cut up to 2700 pair telephone cable or thick Stalpath type communications cable with minimal stress on their hands and forearms. Use requires contractor to plant unit’s overmolded boot on ground and push down on other handle; tool’s mechanical leverage cuts cable instead of muscular force. Rounded, hardened steel blades with 5-tooth ratchet action hold cable tight for minimal distortion. Ideal Industries, Inc.: 800-435-0705 www.ieninfo.com/11224 -405 or circle 405 on card repetitive motion injuries motherboards and backplanes DAQ Board fits x1 PCIe slots on Providing duplex throughput of 500 MB/s, A/D PCEDAQ analog-input boards offer 16 or 64 channels, with 12- or 16-bit resolution at speeds to 3 MS/s, and various functions that simplify data collection. Model PCEAO analog-output boards can simultaneously update 4 x 12-bit output channels at sustained rate of 1 MS/s. Also, they allow bus-mastering data transfers for D/A and A/D. CyberResearch Inc.: 800-341-2525 ext 101. Tech Contact: Mike Mathis www.ieninfo.com/11224 -409 or circle 409 on card Magnetic Level Gauge requires no external power Providing liquid level measurement from 1 to 20 ft through magnetic float technology, Series 810 enables plant engineers to continue to monitor material levels despite planned or unplanned power cuts. Sealed measurement chambers are constructed from stainless steel, PVC, PPH, PVDF, or PTFE, enabling measurement of liquids that are corrosive, toxic, or otherwise hazardous. Designs are available to handle fluid temperatures from -256 to +750°F and pressures to 3,480 psi. Brooks Instrument: 888-554-3569; 215-362-3500 Linear Actuator has new single-axis configuration www.ieninfo.com/11224 -406 or circle 406 on card Offered with 15 or 20 mm lead and in lengths up to 590 mm, Model LX45 is available with or without cover and with or without motor bracket. Maximum stroke length is 497.9 mm for one short block. Brackets are available on LX Series to allow combination of 2 units on different axis. Actuator series delivers precise linear motion to packaging, medical, semiconductor, automotive, and other automated assembly operations. Misumi USA, Inc.: 800-681-7402 847-843-9105 ext 253. 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