Panasonic adds high-performance 'compact' to controller range (07/08/2009)

Panasonic has introduced the FP0R controller, featuring big improvements in processing speed, memory capacity and communications features. Processing speed has increased to 0.08μS/step from 0.9μS/step, and the 32 I/O models...

A signal relay for high inrush current (22/07/2009)

With its new TX-TH relay family, Panasonic Electric Works has expanded its portfolio with a component especially for inrush currents of up to 7.5A (250ms) and a continuous current of up to 1.5A . Under these conditions at room temperature, 200,000...

IP67 protected light curtains are 'dead zone' free (10/07/2009)

The Sunx SF2B IP67 protected light curtain from Panasonic Electric Works covers all international safety regulations, simplifying procedures for exporting machine builders. In addition to its high IP rating, the SF2B has are no 'dead zones' at its...

Thin infra red sensor for close-range detection (16/06/2009)

With surface fitting dimensions of just 20.0 x 10.0mm and a height of 12.7mm, Panasonic's latest MA series sensor is approximately 35% smaller than previous models. Detection ranges of 50, 100 and 150mm as well as NPN and PNP open collector outputs...

PC software eases set-up of vision system (10/06/2009)

Up until now, a keypad was used to configure the compact, high-speed machine vision Imagechecker PV500 from Panasonic. Thanks to the new software, PVWIN, you can now set up the PV500 using a PC or notebook. Thanks to its attractive and intuitive...

Relay protects against voltage spikes of 6kV (23/04/2009)

Voltage spikes in the kilovolt range no longer result primarily from lightning strikes but are “man-made.” High voltage components are found in everyday equipment, from printers and fax machines to high intensity discharge ballasts. As networks and...

Relay ensures safety of electrically powered steering systems (08/04/2009)

Panasonic's new CW relay is designed specifically for electrically powered steering (EPS) systems. If, for any reason, the steering system malfunctions, the relay disconnects the EPS motor, reverting to manual steering and making the system safe....

Wireless unit takes process data transmission to next step (02/03/2009)

The Panasonic KR20 Wireless Unit takes process data transmission to the next step. In addition to security being tighter than ever, cable clutter and installation marathons have seemingly become a thing of the past. All KR20 units are...

Relays with a built-in input resistor save mounting space (04/02/2009)

Now available in a miniature package, Panasonic's new PhotoMOS relays are voltage-sensitive types that require no externally mounted input resistor (recommended input voltage = 5V). This avoids the need for an external input resistor and simplifies...

New vision system offers high precision and speed (29/01/2009)

Panasonic 's new Imagechecker PV500 system comprises five processors and fast quad-speed cameras, delivering partial images and true parallel processing and helping the PV500 achieve remarkable checking speeds of just a few milliseconds. This...

Safety beam sensor/controller offering is easy to configure (29/01/2009)

The new ST4 safety single beam sensor from Panasonic allows up to six sets of sensor heads to be connected to a single controller, offering maximum flexibility for safety applications. The IP67 protected ST4 sensor heads are compact - about the same...

Solar inverter relay (12/11/2008)

Photovoltaic systems are becoming increasingly widespread in the home automation sector as evidenced by the drastic rise in installations year by year. The ac/dc inverter comprises one part of a photovoltaic system and provides power directly...

New all-round vision system (05/08/2008)

With the P400MA Imagechecker, Panasonic has introduced a new PC-based vision system. Thanks to its powerful hardware and multifaceted checkers, the P400MA is well suited for practically all typical inspection tasks dealing with optical quality...