The Videojet 3120 10-watt laser marking system prints at up to 1,200 characters/sec and line speeds to 10 m/sec. Fast scanners and high-speed digital signal processing provide consistently high-quality, permanent marking with no degradation of code clarity, even at high line speeds.

The Videojet 3120 marks complex, multi-line alphanumeric messages, foreign language fonts, graphics, symbols, and machine-readable codes. The laser can easily apply a variety of information, such as expiration and manufacture dates, ticket numbers, ID matrix, bar codes, logos, and symbols. It also marks individual data such as serial numbers, batch and lot codes, contents, and weight specifications.

Videojet Technologies Inc., 1500 Mittel Blvd., Wood Dale, IL 60191, (800) 843-3610, info.ims.ca/6945-252
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Vision cameras scan fast

The FireDragon line of progressive scan cameras uses FireWire-B technology for transfer rates of 800 Mbps. The cameras come in eight models, in monochrome and color-vision versions. Many models produce full-frame images up to 90 frames/sec. and resolutions ranging from 640 × 480 to 1600 × 1200. Camera CCD sizes are 11/43, 11/42, 111/48, or 21/43 in. All cameras are RoHS compliant.

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Linear encoder reaches to 3 m

The LS XX7 Series of linear encoders are available up to 3-m long, come in two different mechanical profiles, and resist contamination and vibration making them useful in dynamic machine-tool applications. This new single-field scanning technology provides advantages, such as a tolerance to contamination and electromagnetic noise sources. Single-field scanning also improves signal quality providing a typical output signal error of ± 1% within one signal period. Simple mounting methods are standard. Encoders of the LS 400 series can use a universal mounting spar for a cable outlet to the left or right.

Heidenhain Corp., 333 E. State Pkwy, Schaumburg, IL 60173, (847) 490-1191, info.ims.ca/6945-254
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Pressure sensor surface mounts

A surface mount pressure sensor comes in standard pressure ranges and an unprecedented 10-in. of water pressure. It also comes with almost zero-position sensitivity. The sensor comes as a gage or absolute-pressure sensor. Packages can be configured with a ported or nonported lid. The 0.3 × 0.3-in. device is packaged as an 8-pad leadless chip carrier. As a gage device, pressure ranges are to 10-in. water, and 5, 15, 30, and 100 psi. As an absolute pressure device, its range is to 15 psi.

All Sensors Corp., 16035 Vineyard Blvd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, (408) 225-4314, info.ims.ca/6945-255
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Large-dia. motors, low axial heights

Larc Series motors (linear arc) target precision positioning as well as continuous scanning tasks. The thin, brushless motors are available in diameters greater than 50-in., with axial heights as low as 0.4-in. Motors can link to mechanical systems by simply bolting the magnet track and coil to the existing machine frame.

Applimotion Inc., 3322 Swetzer Rd., Loomis, CA 95650, (916) 652-3118, info.ims.ca/6945-256
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Catalog from Bayside

A 240-page catalog for the Bayside brand of motion and control-system products covers linear and rotary positioning stages, frameless-kit motors, gearheads, and integral gearmotors. There's also a special section devoted to Parker Bayside's Engineered Solutions Group, application and manufacturing engineers committed to providing innovative, reliable and cost-effective positioning systems solutions for their manufacturing processes. New products include the PV planetary gearhead, which offers a competitive solution for less-precision applications, a GM50 pancake gearmotor, and a comprehensive offering of ball-bearing linear slides and manual positioners.

Parker Bayside, 27 Seaview Blvd, Port Washington, NY 11050, (516) 484-5353, info.ims.ca/6945-257
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Bag separator dispenses air pillows fast

The Airplus bag machine separates of air cushions into single air pillows which are easily distributed. The machine separates 8 3 4-in. or 8 3 8-in. bags at 40 bags/min. for straight feed, or 140 bags/min. when feeding a reservoir. Individual air pillows can be distributed to multiple packing stations for custom delivery systems. Initial installations report throughput increases of 18 to 30% with this automated, ergonomic alternative to manual bag separation.

Separated bags are easily dispensed from overhead hoppers. Spillage can be vacuumed back into the system and reused, eliminating waste and reducing cushioning costs. The machine's 26 × 26 × 41-in. size occupies minimal floor space and it runs on 110Vac.

Storopack Inc., 4758 Devitt Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45246, (800) 827-7225, info.ims.ca/6945-258
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Connector combines power, signal, and ground

The Multi Axial Rotational Connector (Marc) is ideal for medical and mobility applications. Marc is rated to 30 A while combining power, signal, and ground circuitry into one package. It features eight Powerpole circuits combined into a blind mate housing, the two-row horizontal connector uses the company's flat-wiping contacts that can be configured with eight-standard length contacts or six-standard length and two ground contacts.

Anderson Power Products, Sterling, MA, (978) 422-3600, info.ims.ca/6945-259
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Was this package dropped? Sensor tells

ShockTimer-Plus 3D monitors shock during transportation. The device can be attached to a shipment and will record the exact time a package was abused in transport. Once installed and activated the device detects and logs dates and times whenever a shock exceeds a pre-set threshold of either 2, 3 or 4g. It also indicates the shock axes. Shock date and time records can be extracted from the device using a wireless USB-IRDA dongle and analyzed using MS Excel. The log date and times tell where, when, and who damaged a shipment for reimbursement verification or for design improvements in a shipping containers.

Instrumented Sensor Tech, 4704 Moore St., Okemos, MI 48864, (517) 349-8487, info.ims.ca/6945-260
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Tiny stepper runs from 10 to 6,000 rpm

Series ADM1220 miniature stepper motor has a 12-mm dia. And 17.2-mm length. The motor has a holding torque without current of 2.4 mNm but can hit a 4.1 mNm high-boost torque. The 3 or 6-V motor has 20 full steps/rev in full step mode and can microstep from 10 to 6,000 rpm. The rugged design has a strong 1.5-mm diameter output shaft and large bearings with no axial endplay, so audible rotational noise is lessened. The unit can be combined with a gearhead or lead screw or both for a complete miniature stepper-motor-drive system or linear actuator. Planetary, spur, and zero-backlash gearheads are available in 10 and 12-mm diameters with reduction ratios for a continuous torque to 300 mNm.

MicroMo Electronics Inc, 14881 Evergreen Ave, Clearwater, FL 33762, (800) 807-9166, info.ims.ca/6945-261
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Small servo drives big loads

The 2-in. long M11-1 direct-drive servomotor has a 1.1-in. faceplate and weighs only 5 oz. The motor includes a NEMA 11 frame (QCI-M11-1) and generates 9 in.-oz of continuous torque and comes with a 4,000 count/rev encoder. When combined with the company's servo controller and drivers, the motor acts as a high-torque servocontrol system at speeds up to 4,000 rpm. The M11-1 can drive large flywheel loads without additional gearing.

QuickSilver Controls, Inc., 580 E. Arrow Hwy, # E, San Dimas, CA 91773, (888) 660-3801, info.ims.ca/6945-262
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Lightweight portable CMM

The Stinger Iii portable CMM features a patented rotation technology that lets users inspect hard-to-reach part areas. The device also has a new Zero-G Counterbalance System, said to significantly reduce operator fatigue, and intelligent quick-change probes that need no tools or recalibrating. The device's carbon-fiber-composite arm tubes are stronger than steel and dimensionally stable regardless of temperature. The CMM comes in 8, 10, and 12-ft configurations.

Romer Inc., 51170 Grand River Ave., Wixom, MI 48393, (800) 218-7125, info.ims.ca/6945-263
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Load cell rated to 1-million lb

The LCA700 Column or Canister series load cell works in applications requiring high capacity measurement and control in compression. The unit weighs 50 lb and is capable of measuring up to a 1-million lb load. A raised spherical surface reduces the possibility of off-center loading and a handle makes it easy to carry. Options include a dual bridge and amplifier.

Futek Inc, 10 Thomas, Irvine, CA 92618, (949) 465-0900, info.ims.ca/6945-264
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Driver gets the most from astepper motor

The ST5-S Stepper drive has features to obtain maximum performance from a stepper motor. The drive can be controlled by a step and direction input, or by a host controller by serial communications. A 10-A version and programmable models featuring the manufacturers intuitive “Si” and “Q” programming languages are slated for this year. Self-Test and Auto Setup features measure and configure motor parameters, while antiresonance technology eliminates midrange instability for higher motor speeds and fuller use of available torque. Demand Signal Smoothing reduces extraneous system resonances for smoother motor performance and reduced wear on mechanical components.

Applied Motion Products, 404 Westridge Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076, (800) 525-1609, info.ims.ca/6945-265
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Miniature dc motors

A new line of 16-mm miniature brush and brushless dc motors comes with three different types of gears for a wide range medical and laboratory instrumentation. HG16-XX-AA brush motors come with resin gears and target applications that require low audible noise. Gear ratios of 30, 60, 120, and 240 are available. Motor shaft speeds range from 55 to 310 rpm, with torques from 3.45 to 6.94 oz-in.

LB16MG-XXX-CA and CB brushless and MG16-XXX-AB brush motors come with metal gears and withstand high-shock loads. Gear ratios of 60, 120, 240, 300, and 500 are available. Motor shaft speeds range from 21 to 164 rpm, with torques from 4.8 to 27.8 oz-in.

Nidec Copal Corp., 373 Van Ness Ave Suite 130, Torrance, CA 90501, (310) 782-6102, info.ims.ca/6945-266Circle 266

Compact optical encoder runs on 3.3 V

The RCML15, a compact optical encoder, provides signals for brushless motor commutation as well as incremental position feedback in a low profile, 0.350-in. height. A custom LED and CMOS sensor arrangement reduces cost while improving performance and reliability. Frequency response reaches 500 KHz. Supply voltage is +3.3 Vdc, ± 10% max ripple, and 40 mv pk-pk. The encoder features a patented slide-gap mechanism for easy installation and maximum performance, and ± 20° rotation of the encoder aligns the commutation signals with the motor poles.

Renco Encoders Inc, 26 Coromar Drive, Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 968-1525, info.ims.ca/6945-267
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Pressure gages have 1-in. dia face

Miniature (0 to 15 psi) pressure gauges and miniature dual scale (0 to -30 in Hg or 0 to -75 cm Hg) vacuum gauges have an accuracy down to 2%. These gauges are in addition to 0 to 30 psi, 0 to 60 psi, 0 to 100 psi, 0 to 160 psi, and 0 to 200 psi gauges currently offered. All are small. The dial face is just under 1-in. diameter and the front to back depth is only 1 7/64 in. Center back end connections have both a 1/8 NPT external thread and a 10-32 UNF internal thread for maximum versatility. Dial movement is geared and constructed of brass.

Beswick Engineering Co. Inc, 284 Ocean Road, Greenland, NH 03840, (603) 433-1188, info.ims.ca/6945-269
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Dispensing robot works to 20 microns

The I&J7900-LF, a RoHS compliant and 3-axis dispensing robot, has a 8 3 8-in. work area and a Z-axis of 2 in. (50mm). The simple-to-program robot uses Dispensing Software and step-by-step point-and-click instructions entered with an LCD Teach Pendant. Resolution is 20 microns and up to 100 programs can be stored in the robot's data memory or Flash Card, or both. Optional windows software gives greater storage and editing, and it converts CAD files. Interpolation is possible in all axes permitting any dispensing path such as gasket beads and auto-fill areas.

I&J Fisnar Inc., 2-07 Banta Place, Fair Lawn, N.J. 07410, (201) 796-1477, info.ims.ca/6945-268
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Motor and servo control 30% smaller

IndraDrive Mi uses the motor casing as a heat sink for the servo/control system. Doing so adds only a small amount to the cross sectional profile and results in 30% less required area compared to other integrated systems where the electronics are fitted behind the motor. The design also uses more than 50% less total space compared to a traditional servo system with separate motor and drive packages. The unit reduces wiring costs in that one cable carries power and Sercos communications. Additional axes are daisy-chained to the preceding axis. All connections and the IndraDrive Mi are rated to protection class IP65.

Bosch Rexroth Corp, 5150 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL, 60192, (800) 739-7684, info.ims.ca/6945-270
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Maintenance free actuator weights little

DryLin ZLW is a lightweight, toothed-belt linear drive with a hard-anodized aluminum profile. The actuator is also maintenance-free, self-lubricating, and lightweight. DryLin ZLW is ideal for quickly positioning small loads and available in two configurations: ZLW 01 for zero maintenance, absolutely no external lubrication and a lightweight, cost-effective design. And ZLW 02 is for applications requiring high speeds. A compact miniature version of DryLin ZLW 01, which only weighs 0.66 lb/ft is also available.

Igus Inc., Box 14349, East Providence, RI 02914, (401) 438-2200, info.ims.ca/6945-271
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Tiny stepper runs from 10 to 6,000 rpm

Series ADM1220 miniature stepper motor has a 12-mm dia. And 17.2-mm length. The motor has a holding torque without current of 2.4 mNm but can hit a 4.1 mNm high-boost torque. The 3 or 6-V motor has 20 full steps/rev in full step mode and can microstep from 10 to 6,000 rpm. The rugged design has a strong 1.5-mm diameter output shaft and large bearings with no axial endplay, so audible rotational noise is lessened. The unit can be combined with a gearhead or lead screw or both for a complete miniature stepper-motor-drive system or linear actuator. Planetary, spur, and zero-backlash gearheads are available in 10 and 12-mm diameters with reduction ratios for a continuous torque to 300 mNm.

MicroMo Electronics Inc, 14881 Evergreen Ave, Clearwater, FL 33762, (800) 807-9166, info.ims.ca/6945-275
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Device server puts equipment online

The EDS16/32PR high density device server lets IT managers and engineers connect, access, and monitor up to 32 serial devices over existing management or production networks. The equipment could be from medical equipment to POS terminals, and from a single 1U high/rack mount data-center ready unit. Powered by Lantronix Evolution OS, these new platforms provide enterprise-grade security and intelligent web services for attached devices, including Extensible Markup Language configuration support, management, and monitoring using Really Simple Syndication and e-mail.

Lantronix Inc, Irvine, CA 15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618, (800) 526-8766, www.lantronix.com/device-networking/external-device-servers/
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