Not only the colour of the window seal has been changed, but also its contour, so that there are no longer any metallic surfaces inside the case. This eliminates the risk of reflection in unfavourable light conditions. The measured value can be clearly registered in any situation, especially outdoors.
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This family offers a future-proof solution, since the new instruments support all signal transmission paths. They can be integrated into control systems or an IIoT cloud environment via an analogue or digital signal as well as via radio (LoRaWAN®).
The modular design allows users to extend functionality as required by means of additional options such as display, relays or additional inputs and outputs. Commissioning and operation using the WIKA app is simple and user-friendly. The weatherproof instruments are robust and, thanks to automatic zero point setting, even maintenance-free. The traffic light function of the display shows critical plant statuses at a glance.
The new instrument is available in three variants for different market segments. It is intended for the process industry and can also be delivered with ATEX approval. The model TLS-H, thanks to its hygienic design, meets the requirements of the food & pharma sector. The particularly compact model TLS-C has been designed for OEM applications.
The vibrating level switch, with its functional principle based on a tuning fork as the measuring element, enables precise limit level monitoring in containers and pipelines, irrespective of the mounting position.
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| Wolfgang Pucher (top) and Min Kim |
Min Kim has over 23 years of professional experience, including 15 years in various international management positions. The 52-year-old studied economics and business administration in Germany and built up his initial expertise in particular at the Robert Bosch Group in Asia-Pacific regions. His portfolio also ranges from global sales management to the integration of acquired companies. Since May 1, 2024, Mr. Kim has been responsible for the Market Division at E+E Elektronik. In this role, he is responsible for sales and marketing, product management, purchasing and logistics, human resources and all seven subsidiaries.
They are both two highly experienced managers. A statement from the company said, "Their expertise in their respective fields will contribute to developing E+E Elektronik from a recognized, solid company to an innovative global market leader with pioneering technology. Together, new market opportunities will be developed, and the customer base is to be expanded. In addition, the optimization of development and production processes and the promotion of innovative solutions are on the agenda.""
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The switch provides unmatched performance, and reliability in harsh industrial environments.
The N-Tron® NT116 unmanaged industrial Ethernet switch has been launched by Red Lion. It is designed for industrial applications needing dependable performance for mission-critical applications under harsh conditions.
This switch offers exceptional reliability and performance for data acquisition, Ethernet I/O and process control. Compact in size and including 16 high performance copper ports (10/100BaseTX RJ45), the unit is housed in a rugged industrial metal enclosure. The NT116 offers high shock and vibration tolerance, and all ports have built in ESD and surge protection. Users benefit from an exceptional 1.2M hour MTBF rating, in a slim, space-saving design that operates in temperatures from -40°C to 85°C.
For robust network support, the NT116 supports full wire speed communications of up to 3.2 Gb/s throughput. The unit uses store-and-forward technology and supports full and half duplex operation. Two 10-49 VDC power inputs are provided for redundancy.
The N-Tron® NT116 is the next evolution of Red Lion’s 116TX unmanaged industrial ethernet switch. In addition to IEEE 802.3 compliance and marine, railway and rolling stock certifications, the new switch carries UL Ordinary and Hazardous locations as well as ATEX and IECEx certification.
The switch makes critical performance data easier to gather. Its rugged and hardened design provides the durability and reliability needed to withstand the extreme conditions found on factory floor control networks and in oil and gas, utilities, wastewater treatment, alternative energy, rail, intelligent traffic control and transportation applications.
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| Staffan Dahlström |
What to expect.
For HMS and Red Lion customers, there will be no initial changes. The HMS and Red Lion company names remain unchanged and product brands will be marketed and sold as before through the same channels. Production and shipping are handled from the HMS and Red Lion entities respectively. Contact details and email addresses remain, with the exception of India where Red Lion staff will get an hms-networks.com address.
Synergies ahead.
Going forward, the merger of the two companies will provide many synergies, especially as it widens the American market for HMS and the European market for Red Lion. The greatest proportion of Red Lion’s sales comes from North America, through a well-developed distributor network that HMS will be able to utilize to drive sales of HMS’ gateway and remote access offering. With about 60 percent of its sales in the large automation markets in Europe and well-developed and targeted market channels, HMS will be able to cross-sell selected parts of the Red Lion offering in Europe.
“We are thrilled to welcome all new employees and valued customers of Red Lion to the HMS Networks family, marking an exciting new chapter in our journey. As we now jointly initiate the integration process, we look forward to leveraging our combined strengths, shared values, and commitment to delivering exceptional customer value. Over the next few quarters, our focus will be on ensuring a seamless integration and actively pursuing synergies between our companies. Together, we look forward to accelerating our position in the North American market.”, says Staffan Dahlström, President and CEO of HMS.
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| LtoR: CDS201, HTS201, TES201 |
Excellent measurement performance, innovative design.
The three sensors impress with their outstanding accuracy in terms of the physical quantities. This results from E+E Elektronik's many years of experience in the production of high-quality sensing elements.
On top of this, the elegant, functional snap-on enclosure design is exciting and available in two sizes (EU and US versions) depending on regional standards. The lower part of the housing only contains the plug-in terminals and can be installed and connected without the cover, which contains the electronics. This means that the active part of the device is not exposed to any contamination and can be fitted on the lower part shortly before commissioning. The innovative enclosure also prevents the ingress of false air and significantly reduces self-heating. The sensors are optionally available with a state-of-the-art, easy-to-read graphic display.
Interfaces and configuration.
The measured values are either delivered via analogue outputs or to the digital interface using the Modbus RTU or BACnet MS/TP protocol. The digital version with its RS845 interface can be set up and configured on a PC using the free PCS10 product configuration software and an optional configuration adapter.
Areas of application.
The new room sensors are highly suited for use in demand-driven ventilation, heating and air conditioning technology, and facility automation.
• CDS201 – The Versatile Choice - The CDS201 combines CO2, temperature (T) and relative humidity (RH) measurement in a single device and is particularly well suited for demand-driven ventilation and facility automation in residential and commercial applications. The CDS201's CO2 measurement relies on the contamination-resistant NDIR dual wavelength principle. This technology automatically compensates for aging effects, while at the same time guaranteeing excellent long-term stability. Factory multi-point CO2 and temperature adjustment ensures high measurement accuracy over the entire temperature operating range. E+E sensor coating protects the active RH/T sensing element against contamination and corrosive deposits. This results in improved measurement performance and longer sensing element life in environments with high levels of dust or soiling exposure. In addition, it improves long-term stability by preventing stray impedances caused by deposits on the active sensor surface.
• HTS201 – The Allrounder - The HTS201 is designed for accurate and reliable measurement of relative humidity (RH) and temperature (T) in residential and commercial facility automation applications.
The E+E RH/T sensing element with its patented sensing technology guarantees excellent performance over the entire operating range even in environments with high levels of dust or soiling exposure. Again, E+E sensor coating ensures long-term stability for the measurements.
• TES201 – The Efficient Choice - The TES201 is designed for accurate room temperature measurement (T) for indoor climate control. In addition to proven, high-quality E+E sensing technology, these room sensors impress with their great price/performance ratio.
The HTS801 is particularly well suited to use in applications with high humidity and chemical exposure. It is based on the E+E sensing element with monolithic structure. An integrated heater enables targeted heating of the sensing element to prevent condensation and its negative impacts on the measurement results. Depending on the requirements, two type-specific operating modes are available for selection:
"Condensation Guard" in case of a short-term risk of condensation.
"High Humidity Guard" for permanent exposure to high humidity and condensing conditions
In addition to this, all HTS801 models have an Automatic ReCovery (ARC) function. ARC removes chemical impurities and eliminates possible drift effects through short-term intensive heating of the sensing element.
Furthermore, the tried and trusted E+E sensor coating protects the sensing element and its leads against corrosion or deposits. This special coating extends the sensor's service life, ensuring accurate measurement results and improved long-term stability in harsh or corrosive environments.
Thanks to its wide operating range from -80 °C to 180 °C (-112 °F to 356 °F) and 300 bar (4 351 psi), the HTS801 is suitable for a variety of applications; for example, for monitoring drying processes, humidity and temperature monitoring in fuel cell test benches, climate chambers or high-humidity storage rooms to demanding measurement tasks in meteorology and much more.
The rugged polycarbonate or stainless-steel enclosure, featuring IP65 / NEMA 4X protection, supports easy mounting and maintenance of the HTS801.
Plug-and-Play Probe Exchange.
The HTS801 offers the option of smart, pluggable sensing probes. Every HTS801 rapidX smart probe can be exchanged without configuration, adjustment or calibration following the plug-and-play principle. The specific parameters are stored directly in the probe and are transmitted to the sensor when the probe is plugged in. This avoids downtime and costs if a probe needs to be replaced due to damage or for recalibration.
Display with Data Logging and Diagnostics Function. The HTS801 is optionally available with a 3.5" TFT colour display. This allows up to four physical quantities to be displayed simultaneously and monitored locally. The integrated data logging function stores up to 20 000 measured values per measurand. The values can be visualised on the display or downloaded using the USB service interface. Thanks to the on-board diagnostics function, the operating status of the HTS801 can be checked directly on the device.
Interfaces and Configuration.
The measured data is available at two freely scalable analogue outputs, RS485 (Modbus RTU) or Ethernet PoE (Modbus TCP) interface, and at two alarm (relay) outputs. This enables flexible integration of the sensor into customer's own data acquisition systems.
The HTS801 can be configured via the USB port using the free PCS10 configuration software or directly on the device using the display and push-buttons.
The IO-Link version of the DSSA11SA also enables integration into digitalised structures and also remote configuration of the instrument. It also has a diagnostic function that gives the user a permanent overview of the instrument status, which makes maintenance easier. A 360° LED indication with traffic-light colours also provides quick status information on site.
The new measuring system can be used either for continuous pressure monitoring or as a PNP/NPN switch for process control. Switching points can be set at the factory or at the measuring location via IO-Link or the teach function.
Wittenstein is contributing with its patented concept, with which the smallest six-axis hollow-shaft sensors currently available can be realised. This innovation enables high-precision measurement of forces and torques in the tight installation environments of robotics.
Both companies each hold 50 percent of the shares in the new Resense GmbH is headquartered in Klingenberg am Main (D), location of the WIKA headquarters.
• WIKA products are marketed in Ireland through Instrument Technology.
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The proven measurement technology covers all common ranges up to -1 ... 1,000 bar [-14.5 … 15,000 psi] (gauge pressure) with an accuracy of down to 0.25 % FS. Depending on requirements, the measuring rate can be set to 1, 3, 4 or 10 measurements per second.
The CPG1200 also has an energy-saving mode. In practice, operating times of up to 4,000 hours are possible without changing the battery. A data logger for up to 1 million data points can be integrated as an option. The stored measured data is read via the integrated USB interface, which also supplies the instrument with power. Alternatively, the values can also be transmitted wirelessly via Bluetooth®.
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Streamlined Setup.
Configuring switches can be a confusing and time-consuming process. The NT5000 is engineered for fast and easy deployment right out of the box. Its modern, graphical user interface includes a configuration wizard that walks users through initial setup.
Layered Security.
Today’s cybersecurity threats can result in severe consequences. Not all switches have the layered network security to help prevent unauthorized access. The NT5000 features password encryption, multilevel user access and MAC security, IEEE 802.1X with RADIUS remote authentication and more. Administrators can view the event and syslog to clearly see the state of the network in real time and receive notifications about access attempts or configuration changes. The switch can be set to automatically disable user or port credentials after failed access attempts.
Sophisticated Diagnostics and Management.
| The NT5000 also features:
• Graphical dashboards • N-RingTM auto-member • Port mirroring • Cable diagnostics • STP/RSTP/MSTP • IGMP v1/v2/v3 • SNMP v1/v2/v3 • NTP, LLDP and LACP • Fast boot allowing traffic to pass in less than 20 sec • Wide shock and vibration tolerance |
“Sensors are the senses of digitalisation,” says CEO, Alexander Wiegand. “Smart in sensing” not only reflects the technological expertise, but also the innovative strength of a world market leader for measurement technology: WIKA perceives the global market needs of tomorrow “with all senses” and develops pioneering products, solutions and services that contribute to the success of its customers.
It was presented to the public for the first time at the Hannover Messe.
The MH-4-CAN meets high demands and measures with high precision at temperatures between -40 and +100 °C. With its up to 3 times overload safety, the sensor withstands hydraulic pressure spikes – and is optionally available with a restrictor. Thanks to metallic shielding, the MH-4-CAN works interference-free at field strengths of up to 60 V/m. In addition, vibrations up to 40 g and shocks up to 100 g have no influence on the measurement quality.
• WIKA products are marketed in Ireland through Instrument Technology.
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Due to minimal signal noise, the sensor provides precise measured values in the long term. Thanks to active temperature compensation, even with high temperature fluctuations. The measured values can be viewed on the display.
Thanks to EtherCAT®, the model WUD-2x-E does not have to be disconnected from the network for firmware updates or troubleshooting. This avoids production downtime due to incorrect installation or removal, maximises process safety and allows updating of the instruments.
In addition to pressure values, temperature data or error status can also be transmitted. Instruments can thus be monitored extensively and problems detected at an early stage.
Condition data and the diagnostic functions allow consistent monitoring. Pressure or temperature values that are above or below the specifications are displayed directly in the system. The data also allow conclusions to be drawn about changing process conditions. Additional information helps to check the loading.
The scalable analogue output enables the measuring range to be adapted at a ratio of 5:1. In addition, the output signal can be configured specifically for the application. Thus the PSD-4 can be used flexibly.
Configuring switches can be a confusing and time-consuming process. The NT5000 is engineered for fast and easy deployment right out of the box. Its modern, graphical user interface includes a configuration wizard that walks users through initial setup.
Today’s cybersecurity threats can result in severe consequences. Not all switches have the layered network security to help prevent unauthorized access. The NT5000 features password encryption, multilevel user access and MAC security, IEEE 802.1X with RADIUS remote authentication and more. Administrators can view the event and syslog to clearly see the state of the network in real time and receive notifications about access attempts or configuration changes. The switch can be set to automatically disable user or port credentials after failed access attempts.
For the measurement requirements of the industry, WIKA offers products and customer-specific solutions for the measurement parameters of pressure, temperature and level.
• WIKA products are marketed in Ireland through Instrument Technology.
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The HTE301 sensing element impresses with a measurement accuracy of up to ±1.8% RH (incl. hysteresis) and ±0.2 °C. It features an integrated constant current heater which keeps the element at approx. 2-3 °C over-temperature and prevents condensation forming on the sensing element. This results in excellent measurement performance and fast response time even in conditions with high humidity. On top of this, the proprietary E+E sensor coating protects the active sensor surface of the HTE301 against contamination and corrosive deposits.
The TEE301 sensing element measures the temperature with an accuracy of up to ±0.2 °C. Thanks to its wide temperature range, the sensing element is versatile, providing a reliable and cost-effective solution for demanding temperature measurement tasks.
Both sensing elements are available as an 8-pin DFN package with dimensions of just 2.5 x 2.5 x 0.9 mm3 to support easy integration into existing applications. The I2C interface enables robust data communication, supporting communication speeds up to 1,000 kHz. The sensing elements offer four selectable I2C addresses as well as alert and reset functions.
Two connection types are available for the new valve: NPT and cone/thread (for nominal pressure 20,000 psi/1,379 bar). Operation is smooth, even under high loads - the ball valve can be closed and opened with just a quarter turn. In addition to the standard version, there is an optional oil- and grease-free variant for oxygen applications in accordance with ASTM G93 Level C.
For the model HPBV, WIKA offers an application-specific assembly with a high-pressure gauge. Such an instrument hook-up is delivered ready-to-install and leak tested.
• WIKA products are marketed in Ireland through Instrument Technology.
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