Product category:
Machine Safety Components
News Release from: Lenze | Subject: Patlite signal towers
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 26 September 2003
ASi connection aids signal tower
integration
A new range of signal towers with three colours can be connected directly to ASi fieldbus cables.
A new range of signal towers with three colours can be connected directly to ASi fieldbus cables They can even be combined with other devices on the same cable, saving costs in machine wiring and installation time
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 5 Oct 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Lenze is adding the Patlite range of signal towers and beacons to its range, ideal to clearly indicate machine status for both production lines and individual machines
This makes use of the low cost ASi fieldbus even more attractive by integrating safety and status indicating lights.
This new range of Patlite signal towers has 50 or 70mm diameter bodies and LED lamps, which achieve a lifetime greater than 100kh.
There is also a wall-mounted indicator, which has a depth of only 37.5mm.
All models are available with three colours - red, amber and green - and with an optional 90dB audible alarm.
As current consumption is low - typically 50mA or less - the signal towers can be operated off a single ASi cable provided the total demand for the system is less than 2A.
This means that the single ASi cable is providing the 24V power supply and handling the signalling.
For larger scale networks, there are also signal tower models suitable that use a second ASi line for 24V auxiliary power supply.
Incorporating ASi technology into signal towers simplifies electrical design for machine builders and saves on costs.
Patlite signal towers are available in the UK from Lenze.
Also available are signal towers and wall-mounted indicators for DeviceNet connection. Request a free brochure from Lenze ...
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