The Productivity1000 PLC provides communications, user-friendly programming, integrated data storage, and a full lineup of discrete, analog and specialty I/O modules in a super-compact size. The micro-modular P1000 PLC system supports up to 8 I/O modules for a total of 128 discrete I/O or 48 analog I/O. Newly added direct current P1000 modules include 16- and 15-pt VDC models, and 8- and 16-pt VAC/VDC input versions. 120-240 VAC, 8-point input and output modules have been added; and new analog I/O includes RTD 4-channel input and combination 4-channel input, 2-channel output, 0-20 mA and 0-10 VDC modules. Starting at $33.50, I/O modules are auto-discovered and easily added / removed. There are no module placement restrictions and no power budget limitations. QR (Quick Response) codes are printed on each module for latest specs and wiring.

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Continuous Chainflex® continuous flexing CF30 and CF31 motor supply cables are specifically designed, tested, and manufactured to be exposed to constant flexing; providing a cable service life between 5 million and 10 million cycles. The cables are available with 4 unshielded (CF30 series) or 4 shielded (CF31 series) conductors in 16 AWG to 2 AWG sizes. Individual conductors are bare copper and stranded for flexing applications. Conductor insulation is a black TPE mixture that is sunlight and oil resistant and flame retardant. Chainflex cables have a unique jacket tear strip that allows the outer jacket to be easily stripped back from the conductors to the desired length. Starting at $1.41 per foot, cables are cut to length in one-foot increments (10 / 20-foot minimum with no cut charges). The price per foot is the same per cable type regardless of length ordered.

• Unshielded Flexing Motor Supply Cable Overview
• Shielded Flexing Motor Supply Cable Overview

Fuji Electric, recently re-designed the existing line of TK-E02-XXX thermal overload relays to the replacement series TK26E-XXX. This change brings manufacturing consistency and compatibility with several lines of Fuji contactors. The new TK26E-XXX thermal overload relay is very similar to the TK-E02-XXX product. The function and technical specifications meet or exceed the TK-E02 overloads. Also, the new units will continue to function with the existing line of SC-E02 to SC-E05 and SC-E02G to SC-E05G contactors exactly as before. If you would like to do a last time buy of the TK-E02-XXX series please contact sales@quantumautomation.com. ​

New Fuji TK26E Series Thermal Overload Relays for 9 to 25A contactors protect motor windings from burning due to overloads, locked rotor current, or open-phases. Maintenance and inspection safety has been improved by employing a finger protection mechanism to cover exposed terminals (conforms to DIN 57106) and the tripped status of the overload relay can be visually checked with ease. A high-precision scale for the current adjustment dial enables easy and exact current setting. Isolated normally open and normally closed contacts can be used with different potentials. The relays can be manually tripped and a trip-free mechanism is also provided. Mounting base units (TZ1H26E) can be added to enable separate mounting of the relays. Fuji TK26E overload relays are $25.00, have a 1-year warranty, and are UL and cUL listed and CE compliant.

• Fuji TK26E Series Overload Relays Overview 
• Fuji Duo Series SC-E Contactors Overview  
• Fuji Motor Controls Selection Guide ​

Simplifying Collaboration between Machines and Operators
Even though most factories would like to be fully automated, the initial financial investment often means it is not feasible. Instead, most factories adopt semi-automation, whereby humans make the decisions and the repetitive, high-risk work is performed by machines. This working model improves efficiency and reduces risks. Read on to discover how Moxa’s solution helped a factory take their first step towards automation.

Key Considerations for Designing Industrial IoT Networks
In the era of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), industries now have more opportunities to become more productive, more efficient, and more dynamic. However, many applications still have to overcome several networking challenges before they can really reap the benefits of the IIoT. A successful IIoT strategy is driven by a number of key factors related to connectivity. We take an in-depth look at three of these key points.

DIRIS A Power Meters from Socomec are easy to install and use power measurement devices with extended functionality for measuring electrical values in low voltage networks. Socomec power meters offer solutions for industry, infrastructure and data centers and provide reduced costs, reduced production losses, improved efficiency and enhanced performance. With a large backlit screen, these power meters display key power system values, and direct access keys (four to six depending on the model) are used to access functions required for energy efficiency projects and electrical distribution monitoring. DIN-rail-mountable (A10) and panel mount (A20) multifunction meter versions are available, and all units are equipped with an integrated test function used to detect incorrect wiring. Multifunction power meters start at $215.75 and have a 1-year warranty.​

• SOCOMEC Power Meters Overview 
• A10 Power Meter Overview 
• A20 Power Meters Overview 
• A20 Plug-In Power Meter Modules Overview ​

Socomec SIRCOVER UL 1008 rated manual transfer switches provide safe transfer and are extremely durable and tested and approved for use in the most demanding applications, such as resistive load or total system applications. The switches provide reliable operation with a double breaking per pole sliding bar contacts system. SIRCOVER manual transfer switches have three stable, completely isolated positions and feature 2, 3 and 4-pole configurations; 100A, 260A and 400A ratings, with 240VAC and 600VAC max operation voltage (AC) ratings. Accessories include direct and external handles, external shafts, bridging bars, auxiliary contacts and terminal protection screens and lugs. UL 1008 manual transfer switches start at $289.00 and have a 1-year warranty. These transfer switches are not to be used as motor disconnects.

• Socomec UL 1008 Manual Transfer Switches Overview 
• Socomec UL 508 Rated Sirco-M Series Accessories Overview ​

Factory Environment Food & Beverage Product Line Machine Data Center Room Warehouse Data acquisition has played a key role throughout the IoT era. Increasingly more devices are being interconnected and wireless applications have become the preferred network solution. As a leading provider of IoT solutions, Advantech continues to develop a wide range of wireless sensing devices for various application fields in order to offer customers the latest solutions to complete their IoT application systems.

Access Control List
ACL
Legal host with known IP and MAC addresses is bundled on a specific port to access the network.

Network Access Control
IEEE 802.1X
This feature provides an authentic mechanism to devices wishing to access a LAN or WLAN.

IP Security
DHCP Snooping
When DHCP servers are allocating IP addresses to clients on a LAN, DHCP snooping can be configured on LAN switches to prevent malicious or malformed DHCP traffic or communication with rogue DHcp servers.

ARP Spoofing Prevention
ARP(Address Resolution Protocol) spoofing may allow an attacker to intercept data frames on a network or even modify or stop traffic. Often, this attack is used as an opening for other attacks, such denial of service, man-in-the-middle, or session-hijacking attacks.

Login Authentication
SSH,HTTPS
This feature provides a cryptographic network protocol for operating network services securely over an unsecured network.

How to Choose an IIoT Edge Gateway
Many options and factors need to be considered when you are looking for a solution to connect industrial operations to the cloud. Selecting the right Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) edge gateway will allow you to collect, connect, and analyze your field data in a quick, safe, and secure way. We discuss the benefits of IIoT edge gateways and how to choose the most suitable IIoT edge gateway for your IIoT application.

Speed Up SCADA with 10X Faster Modbus Data Acquisition
Large-scale networks are constantly under pressure to perform at their maximum potential. Several factors can hamper a SCADA system’s performance, such as scan times, protocol conversions between serial-based and Ethernet-based devices, and the accuracy of serial data acquisition. We discuss how you can speed up your application's SCADA performance with Modbus data acquisition that is ten times faster than traditional methods.