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IDEC signal light tower has stackable modules
IDEC has launched its signal light tower with oval design.
News from Engineeringtalk, 14 September 2009
IDEC safety controller is easily configured
IDEC has announced that its Safetyone FS1A safety controller can replace up to six safety relay modules with no programming.
News from Engineeringtalk, 30 June 2009
IDEC introduces LED illumination modules
IDEC has announced a series of LED illumination modules suitable for panel lighting or work areas that need a super-bright light source.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 June 2009
IDEC releases XW 22mm and XA E-Stops
IDEC has brought out the XW 22mm and XA E-Stops, which employ direct opening action mechanisms that meet IEC60947-5-5, 5.2, IEC60947-5-1 and Annex K standards.
News from Engineeringtalk, 27 January 2009
IDEC unveils 'spider light' indicator
IDEC have launched a slim and stylish indicator, the 'spider light'.
News from Engineeringtalk, 12 November 2008
Idec offers SA1U photoelectric sensor
The SA1U photoelectric sensor is a rugged, general purpose switch suitable for the harshest industrial environment.
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 October 2008
PLCs run from 12V DC supplies
CPU modules with 10, 16 and 24 I/Os are suitable for battery powered applications such as vehicles, traffic signals, access alarms and solar powered remote sites.
News from Engineeringtalk, 22 August 2008
PLCs offer speed boost
The speed of movement of analogue data into and out of the MicroSmart or Pentra programmable controller has considerably increased.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 July 2008
Pilot lights provide low-cost indication
Available in four panel cutout diameters, with either dome or flat lenses, all units use an integral LED array with built in current limiting resistor.
News from Engineeringtalk, 13 May 2008
Analogue module provides 40ms transfer time
The FC4A-J4CN1 offers 16-bit resolution and the option of either voltage or current input.
News from Engineeringtalk, 19 March 2008
Emergency stop switches meet safety standards
Innovative "safe break action" ensures that all normally closed contacts open if the contact block is separated from the operator.
News from Engineeringtalk, 26 February 2008
Photoelectric sensor takes a more focused view
Backgrounds are ignored and neither the colour nor material of the object has any major effect.
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 February 2008
PLCs receive offshore certifiation
MicroSmart Pentra range can handle complex tasks, with 32bit data processing and the ability to handle floating point maths to seven decimal places.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 January 2008
Pushbutton controls contact blocks
The HW1R operator has a selector outer ring which when positioned left or right enables the contact blocks on that side of the unit only.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 October 2007
Power supplies fit in tight spaces
IDEC Electronics are pleased to announce the introduction of the latest member of our PS5R-S range of switched mode DIN rail mounted plastic power supplies.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 May 2007
HMI programming software is improved
The latest version of WindO/I HMI programming software incorporates a number of new features.
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 May 2007
PLC programming software is improved
The latest version of the WindLDR PLC programming software suite incorporates a number of new features.
News from Engineeringtalk, 16 April 2007
Analogue inputs increase PLC channel density
Following on from the launch of the Idec PLC Pentra range, the company has introduced two new analogue modules that are also compatible with the MicroSmart PLC family.
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 March 2007
Module improves serial communication
Idec Electronics has dramatically increased the serial communications capability of its Pentra programmable controller range by the recent introduction of an expansion communication module.
News from Engineeringtalk, 27 February 2007
Emergency stop switches improve safety
Idec Electronics has introduced an emergency stop switch which can be connected to the AS Interface Safety at Work network.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 February 2007
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