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Flexibility 
Open loop, Closed loop, Servo and Regeneration modes of operation all
selectable as standard by the user. PROFIBUS, DeviceNet, CANopen,
Modbus RTU, INTERBUS, CTNet all available. Unique fieldbus to fieldbus
gateway approach eliminates costly interfaces when more than one fieldbus
type is required. True scalability of the PLC processing power with
internal SM-Applications technology. System status can be accessed
whilst drives are running using the "hot-pluggable" RJ45 port
and CTSoft PC tool. Universal encoder feedback accepts 14 different types.
Global voltage supply, 200V to 575V ac.
Performance
Powerful SM-Applications module option for implementing fully customized
solutions, or executing pre-engineered solutions. Conforms to
IEC61131-3. Drive to drive synchronisation for multiaxis motion
co-ordination. Distributed control via CTNet fieldbus. Rapid response to
motion profile demands with dynamic 250µs update rate.
For Less
Integrated EMC filter meets EN61800-3. Secure Disable feature as
standard reduces cost by lowering system component count while meeting
EN954-1 category 3. Modbus RTU as standard. Auto parameter back-up by
using the for security and fast commissioning. Only one learning
curve for mastering all types of drives. Zero space PLC (IEC61131-3)
option. Prepackaged applications software for Winders, Flying Shears, etc,
etc. Truly scalable PLC power with up to 3 zero-space
SM-Applications modules.
 iGauge
is both a measuring and general inspection appliance. It was
designed to precisely and accurately measure part specifications
including: length, width, diameter, angle and circularity. It also
includes a set of complementary tools for assembly inspection and
verification.
Capabilities:
• Automatically extracts edge information for easy measurement setup
• Calibrates to real world values and compensates for distorted images
• User-defined origin
• Pattern recognition to overcome variations in part location and
orientation
• Optical measurements with high repeatability and sub-pixel accuracy
• Provides line, corner and circle constructs to simplify measurement
definition
• Variety of measurements including: line, point, edge, diameter,
circularity, concentricity, angle and arc
• Complementary tools including: intensity (light) variation, edge
finding, spacing and counting, object counting and size verification,
pattern matching and location reporting
iGauge has been designed for easy setup and installation, while being
powerful enough to apply across a wide range of industrial applications.
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The new UL61496 Standard for Machine Safeguarding with Active Opto-Electronic
Protective Devices (AOPD's)
 As
of July 30th, 2004 new safety regulations come into effect that pertain
exclusively to Active Optical-electronic Protective Device (AOPD)
technology. The new standard, ANSI/UL 61496, is based on the
international IEC 61496 parts 1 and 2, with minor changes to accommodate
the requirements of the American Standards. In essence, UL 61496 adopts
the safety Type designation for machine safeguarding devices that has
been used in Europe for a number of years. In addition, the EMC testing
prescribed is more rigorous. For a user, the UL 61496 ensures the
testing of AOPD products to the most stringent requirements; for machine
OEM's it means that AOPD products in most cases meet the international
IEC 61496, and can be used on their machines throughout the world.
How does it affect the FGS/MGS and C4000 product
families?
 The
C4000
has been designed from the ground up to comply with the new UL 61496
regulation. The C4000 is actually the only light curtain in the
market to comply with the more stringent IEC 61508 standard.
Therefore the C4000 is fully compliant with the new regulations.
If
you
require the UL/CUL marking on new light curtain safeguarding products,
you need the C4000 to continue to comply with the UL requirement.
Sick
has
put together two transition kits to allow customers to use a C4000 in
place of an FGS/MGS. These include adapter cables, brackets and
instructions.
Please
contact Mike Warnock
for details.
New
salesman in Atlanta, GA
Cornerstone
Technical Group, Inc. is pleased to announce our new salesman in Atlanta,
Georgia. Please contact David
Wylde for sales.
5979 Mark Trail, Norcross, GA 30093
Ph: (404) 784-5790
Fax: (615) 599-5090
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