Wireless
synchronizer,
Booth 530
The GPS Wireless Clock System uses a combination of global
positioning and FM radio signals based in a master transmitter
to synchronize an unlimited number of free-standing clocks. An
optional computer time sync can be connected to either a
network server or stand-alone computers, and includes
user-friendly software. The system is said to be more
economical and reliable than traditional hard-wired systems.
Wire connector,
Booth 705
The Twister Al/Cu twist-on wire connector has an entry cap
that seals corrosion-fighting compound inside the termination.
Designed for aluminum to copper connections, the device has a
deep skirt that prevents flashover events. The live-action,
square-wire internal spring expands and contracts with
aluminum wire for greater security.
Flying light,
Booth 829 Approved by the FAA as a replacement for the GE387
incandescent bulb, the BSD-1884-0CW LED lamp can be used in
lit signs on board commercial aircraft. The LED requires
one-fourth the power and operates at a lower temperature than
the incandescent lamp, with a 5-year lifetime (compared to the
incandescent’s 7000 hours). The bulb fits into the GE387
sockets with no modifications.
Self-supporting cables,
Booths 1349, 3322 & 5705
These trackless cable assemblies function in a controlled
motion without a cable track or energy chain, for stroke
lengths up to 60 in. and acceleration up to 4G. They can
operate at the same small bend radii as traditional high-flex
planar cables. Offered in complete assemblies, the cables
reduce particulation, vibration, sizes and weight associated
with cable tracks.
Level measurement,
Booth 1437 IntelliScan and UniScan non-contact ultrasonic level
measurement instruments provide radar-like performance at an
ultrasonic price. The 2-wire, intrinsically safe UniScan
design allows simple installation without calibration or
maintenance requirements. The self-adjusting instruments
automatically set ambient temperature and are accurate to
0.25% of measured distance.
Medical sensors website,
Booth 1727 Specifically dedicated to the medical equipment market,
this website serves as a quick resource on magnetostrictive
technology applications. The site provides downloadable
applications notes, ideas and new product information.
Tutorial information and a glossary of sensor terms are
provided. The searchable site links to an online catalog
library and product selector guide.
Distance measuring,
Booth 2441 Unaffected by dirt and debris, the MLA magnetic distance
measuring system provides absolute position feedback for a
variety of industrial applications. Features include: exact
position indication to three decimal places; 0.0004-in.
resolution and 0.004-in. system accuracy; no contact between
sensor and magnetic strip for long life; and absolute position
display after power failure.
Dual coil solenoids,
Booth 2743 These dual coil solenoids feature a permanent magnet for
latching of the solenoid plunger in a fixed position with no
current applied to the coil assembly. By energizing each coil
independently, the plunger is shuttled back and forth between
two positions, providing an effective device for those
applications where current draw is undesirable. Custom
solenoids are available.a
Foot switches,
Booth 2830 Developed for the medical industry, the Aquiline series of
foot switches is offered in versions that meet the stringent
requirements of IP68 (IEC 601.2.2) and IP20. It is available
with either a metal or engineered polymeric material housing
and in a variety of colors. Variations include SPDT, DPDT,
2-stage and multi-pedal versions. They meet UL, CSA and CE
requirements.
Component supplier,
Booth 2833 The catalogue from this supplier provides complete
information for more than 200,000 components from
manufacturers like ST Micro, Kemet, Bourns, Condor, Fluke,
Molex and more. Products include semiconductors, passives,
interconnects and more. Print and CD copies of the catalogue
will be available for free at their booth.
Electronic packaging products,
Booth 2935 An expanding line of packaging for electronics offers 8-
and 10-pin plug-in models and encapsulation shells, providing
a means of packaging and potting components. The 2- x 2-in.
encapsulation shell has covers with standard punch-outs for
¼-in. faston terminals and can be molded with or without an
aluminum heat sink. All covers and housings are available in
various sizes and colors and can be custom configured.
Pressure indicating sensor,
Booth 3049 Tactilus is an electronic tactile force and pressure
indicating sensor that monitors precisely how force is
disbursed between any two contacting or mating surfaces in
real time. The sensor can handle any application of test
between 0.01 and 9000 psi. The Windows-based system consists
of an electronic sensor element "skin," an interface
controller and software. Sensing points in the skin can be
spaced in 1 mm increments, collecting data up to 60,000 points
per second.
Tactile pressure measurement,
Booth 3228 This company manufactures ultra-thin tactile pressure and
force measurement sensors and systems. The ELFTM is a simple,
complete economical load & force system that provides
immediate access to load measurement data. The I-Scan system
for industrial applications is a versatile complete pressure
measurement kit using the company’s thin-film matrix-based
array sensors.
Circuit breakers,
Booth 3243
Designed to plug into industry-standard terminal blocks, the
1180 series thermal circuit breaker can reduce downtime by
replacing fuses commonly used in DIN-rail applications. For
voltages up to 250 VAC or 65 VDC, the breaker is available in
current ratings ranging from 0.1 to 10A. Only 8 mm wide, the
1180 fits Phoenix Contact, WACO, Entrelac and other block
systems without consuming valuable space.
Heating elements,
Booth 3335 This company specializes in flexible silicon rubber,
Kapton, mica, etched polyester, wire wound polyester, ITO,
scrim, and cartridge heaters including non-stick cartridge,
mica band and strip, ceramic, tubular channel band and
aluminum and bronze cast-in heaters; etched-foil or wire wound
elements; and heat exchangers. In-house engineering and
testing is available with fast prototyping and quick turn
delivery.
Hi-temp thermocouples,
Booth 3342 These high-temperature platinum thermocouples are for
applications where temperatures exceed 3000°F. Various
protection tube designs include the use of ceramic, metal,
ceramic metal and refractory materials. Multiple termination
options are provided, based on specific wiring requirements,
included explosion-proof heads, with specific NEMA
requirements.
Rotational transducer,
Booth 3731 The RT9420 transducer combines reliable rotational
position feedback of the company’s 2-wire 4-20A current loop
signal with excellent linearity and resolution of a plastic
hybrid potentiometer, all encased in stainless steel sealed to
IP68 submersible standards. It is available in full stroke
ranges of ¼ to 50 turns. Housing access holes permit
adjustment of zero and span settings.
Serial-Ethernet bridge,
Booth 3735 Connecting to and network enabling as many as 4 RS-232
serial devices simultaneously while acting as a master on a
multi-drop RS-485 network, the EM1500 Serial-Ethernet Bridge
converts multi-point serial communications to a TCP/IP
network. In addition, the unit provides an SPDT relay, 2
digital open collector outputs and 3 digital inputs suitable
for interfacing to mechanical switches or logic-level
circuits.
Cordsets,
Booth 4043 NEMA 5-20P cordsets are for equipment rated up to 20A with
service at 125 VAC, with UL listing and CSA certification.
These products are available with 2.5m of 3x12 AWG, SJT cable.
Terminations are a 5-20 plug on one end, and a choice of 3
different angled (left, right or straight) IEC 60320 C19
connectors. Applications include power servers and industrial
equipment.
Terminal blocks,
Booth 4611 The Topjob S series of DIN-rail-mounted terminal blocks
uses the company’s Cage Clamp S spring pressure connection
technology, which allows solid wire, tin-bonded wire or
ferruled stranded wire to be inserted into the connecting
clamp mechanism without tools. All wire types are connected
via simple screwdriver actuation. The series terminates 28 to
4 AWG and is rated for 600V at up to 87A.
Miniature PB switches,
Booth 4641
The 9000AX miniature momentary pushbutton switches mount in a
0.637-in. diameter panel cutout with hardware supplied. They
feature a cosmetic 0.708-in. dia. bright nickel-plated bezel
and a 0.427-in. flat bright nickel-plated actuator button.
They are offered in a normally open momentary contact
configuration. The single-pole models are available with
optional gold-plated brass or solid silver contacts.
Lithium ion batteries,
Booth 4739 Two 95Wh Li batteries were introduced, using
industry-standard SMBus smart battery systems and employing
regular 5-pin battery connectors. The NL2020 is rated at 10.8V
@ 8.8 Ah, while the NL2024 has a rating of 14.4V @ 6.6Ah. Both
share identical cases, weigh-in at 1.43 lb, and are capable of
a 6A continuous drain from 0° to 50°C.
Pushbuttons & switches,
Booth 4743 This manufacturer of heavy-duty industrial controls will
be exhibiting a line of time switches that includes analog,
digital and hour counters, and a time switch that compensates
for sun- and moon-rise. The company also produces 16, 22 and
30 mm pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches and
specialty switches, plus rotary cam switches of 10-200A/600V,
in 2-12 positions.
IR sensor,
Booth 4808 The HOA1180 IR sensor with reflective metal components has
a choice of phototransistor or photodarlington output,
providing amplified output for easy differentiation between
actual signals and noise. The phototransistor provides fast
response, while the photodarlington provides higher
sensitivity. Temperature range is -55° to 100°C. Target
surfaces are not required to be highly reflective.
Beacons,
Booth 5048 The 114 series Compaxx beacon combines reliability,
performance and economy in a light-duty, PC-compatible signal.
Less than 4-in. tall, for wither surface or conduit mounting,
the beacon is particularly suited for high-noise areas and is
available in steady-on, flashing incandescent or xenon strobe.
The enclosure is NEMA 4X and has a shatter-resistant
polycarbonate lens in five colors.
Wire duct,
Booth 5147 The Dinosaur Series of flexible duct offers flexibility,
and the ability to be cut with a scissors or knife. The
ducting has no separate cover, so it accommodates cables in
restricted space applications. An epoxy adhesive backing is
provided for fast, secure mounting. The duct is offered in
four sizes, ranging from ½- x ½-in. to 1 ½- x 1 ½-in.
Ethernet surge protector,
Booth 5204 Model IASP1P single-port industrial Ethernet surge
protector protects eight lines of Ethernet Cat 5 cabling for
10BaseT or 100BaseTX LAN connections. The unit installs
quickly with a pair of RJ-45 jacks, and its low capacitance
design does not degrade signals as they pass through. The
compact design allows panel- or DIN rail-mount applications,
and three grounding terminals permit daisy-chaining.
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Wireless
synchronizer, 
Wire connector, 
Approved by the FAA as a replacement for the GE387
incandescent bulb, the BSD-1884-0CW LED lamp can be used in
lit signs on board commercial aircraft. The LED requires
one-fourth the power and operates at a lower temperature than
the incandescent lamp, with a 5-year lifetime (compared to the
incandescent’s 7000 hours). The bulb fits into the GE387
sockets with no modifications.
Self-supporting cables, 
IntelliScan and UniScan non-contact ultrasonic level
measurement instruments provide radar-like performance at an
ultrasonic price. The 2-wire, intrinsically safe UniScan
design allows simple installation without calibration or
maintenance requirements. The self-adjusting instruments
automatically set ambient temperature and are accurate to
0.25% of measured distance.
Medical sensors website, 
Unaffected by dirt and debris, the MLA magnetic distance
measuring system provides absolute position feedback for a
variety of industrial applications. Features include: exact
position indication to three decimal places; 0.0004-in.
resolution and 0.004-in. system accuracy; no contact between
sensor and magnetic strip for long life; and absolute position
display after power failure.
Dual coil solenoids,
Developed for the medical industry, the Aquiline series of
foot switches is offered in versions that meet the stringent
requirements of IP68 (IEC 601.2.2) and IP20. It is available
with either a metal or engineered polymeric material housing
and in a variety of colors. Variations include SPDT, DPDT,
2-stage and multi-pedal versions. They meet UL, CSA and CE
requirements.
Component supplier,
An expanding line of packaging for electronics offers 8-
and 10-pin plug-in models and encapsulation shells, providing
a means of packaging and potting components. The 2- x 2-in.
encapsulation shell has covers with standard punch-outs for
¼-in. faston terminals and can be molded with or without an
aluminum heat sink. All covers and housings are available in
various sizes and colors and can be custom configured.
Pressure indicating sensor, 
This company manufactures ultra-thin tactile pressure and
force measurement sensors and systems. The ELFTM is a simple,
complete economical load & force system that provides
immediate access to load measurement data. The I-Scan system
for industrial applications is a versatile complete pressure
measurement kit using the company’s thin-film matrix-based
array sensors.
Circuit breakers, 
This company specializes in flexible silicon rubber,
Kapton, mica, etched polyester, wire wound polyester, ITO,
scrim, and cartridge heaters including non-stick cartridge,
mica band and strip, ceramic, tubular channel band and
aluminum and bronze cast-in heaters; etched-foil or wire wound
elements; and heat exchangers. In-house engineering and
testing is available with fast prototyping and quick turn
delivery.
Hi-temp thermocouples, 
The RT9420 transducer combines reliable rotational
position feedback of the company’s 2-wire 4-20A current loop
signal with excellent linearity and resolution of a plastic
hybrid potentiometer, all encased in stainless steel sealed to
IP68 submersible standards. It is available in full stroke
ranges of ¼ to 50 turns. Housing access holes permit
adjustment of zero and span settings.
Serial-Ethernet bridge, 
NEMA 5-20P cordsets are for equipment rated up to 20A with
service at 125 VAC, with UL listing and CSA certification.
These products are available with 2.5m of 3x12 AWG, SJT cable.
Terminations are a 5-20 plug on one end, and a choice of 3
different angled (left, right or straight) IEC 60320 C19
connectors. Applications include power servers and industrial
equipment.
Terminal blocks, 
The 9000AX miniature momentary pushbutton switches mount in a
0.637-in. diameter panel cutout with hardware supplied. They
feature a cosmetic 0.708-in. dia. bright nickel-plated bezel
and a 0.427-in. flat bright nickel-plated actuator button.
They are offered in a normally open momentary contact
configuration. The single-pole models are available with
optional gold-plated brass or solid silver contacts. 
Lithium ion batteries, 
This manufacturer of heavy-duty industrial controls will
be exhibiting a line of time switches that includes analog,
digital and hour counters, and a time switch that compensates
for sun- and moon-rise. The company also produces 16, 22 and
30 mm pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches and
specialty switches, plus rotary cam switches of 10-200A/600V,
in 2-12 positions.
IR sensor, 
The 114 series Compaxx beacon combines reliability,
performance and economy in a light-duty, PC-compatible signal.
Less than 4-in. tall, for wither surface or conduit mounting,
the beacon is particularly suited for high-noise areas and is
available in steady-on, flashing incandescent or xenon strobe.
The enclosure is NEMA 4X and has a shatter-resistant
polycarbonate lens in five colors.
Wire duct, 
Model IASP1P single-port industrial Ethernet surge
protector protects eight lines of Ethernet Cat 5 cabling for
10BaseT or 100BaseTX LAN connections. The unit installs
quickly with a pair of RJ-45 jacks, and its low capacitance
design does not degrade signals as they pass through. The
compact design allows panel- or DIN rail-mount applications,
and three grounding terminals permit daisy-chaining.