IDEC Corporation has developed the new HT4P Safety Commander, building on the success of the HT3P by incorporating end-user feature requests for additional networking and operator interface functionality. The HT4P Safety Commander is an ergonomic device enabling users to securely hold and protect a human-machine interface (HMI) tablet while providing power, networking, and hardwired emergency…
IDEC announces new low-profile touchless switches
IDEC Corporation has introduced a new line of CW low-profile touchless switches suitable for many hygienic industrial and public automation applications, addressing cleanliness concerns for protecting against COVID-19 and other contamination. Touchless switches are durable and reduce the total cost of equipment operation. Previously untouchable savings World events have introduced a new sense of urgency…
Special bracket facilitates tablet HMI for industrial machinery
The HT3P Safety Commander addresses a growing need for users who want to incorporate modern tablets into their industrial automation systems, but also need to include hardwired emergency stop (e-stop) and enabled functionality. The Safety Commander makes it easy to hold a tablet securely in an industrial setting, for applications like machinery, robotics, automatic guided…
Handheld HMI includes touchscreen, function keys, and switches
A new 4.3-in-LCD HG1P handheld human-machine interface (HMI) is aimed at enabling operator interactions for automated machine tending and robotics applications and is said to be the most cost-effective device of its type. At only 500 g and with contoured hand grips, a hand strap, and a wall hanging bracket, the HG1P’s ergonomic design enables…
Eight-port unmanaged ethernet switch supports QoS, IGMP snooping, broadcast storm protection
The SX5E-HU085B 8-port unmanaged industrial Ethernet switch provides many managed switch features to support the rapidly expanding quantity of Ethernet, IoT, and IIoT devices used in critical and challenging commercial and industrial locations. No software configuration is needed, and flexible installation options make this an economical yet high-performance solution. Managed Features in an Unmanaged Switch…
IDEC introduces HG1P handheld HMI
IDEC Corp. has introduced the new 4.3-in. LCD screen size HG1P handheld human-machine interface (HMI). This lightweight and robust HMI is the right-sized way to enhance operator interactions for automated machine tending and robotics applications, and it is the most cost-effective device of its type. At only 500 g and with contoured hand grips, a…
Handheld HMI includes touchscreen, function keys, and switches
The HG1P handheld human-machine interface (HMI) is lightweight and robust and is the right-sized way to enhance operator interactions for automated machine tending and robotics applications, and it is the most cost-effective device of its type. At only 500 g and with contoured hand grips, a hand strap, and a wall hanging bracket, the HG1P’s…
How to better integrate IoT devices — use Apps
Systems for integrating IoT devices and smart equipment can be architected in many ways, and end users will find easier access when mobile apps and FTP access are incorporated. Don Pham, Senior Product Marketing Manager, and Linda Htay, Product Marketing Specialist, IDEC Corp. Industrial and commercial users realize the growing availability of intelligent devices at…
IDEC announces support for the BACnet/IP
IDEC Corporation announces built-in support for the BACnet/IP building automation protocol by its family of MicroSmart FC6A Plus PLCs. BACnet stands for Building Automation and Control Networking Protocol, and it is the world’s leading protocol for networking HVAC, lighting, security and other systems commonly found in commercial and industrial buildings. This open protocol has been…