Calling all OEM's and Machine Builders - The new Micro800 SMS Plug-in Module

The ProSoft Technology SMS Plug-in Module adds bi-directional SMS text messaging capability to the Allen-Bradley Micro830 family of controllers.

Operating over the GSM mobile network, the plug-in module provides a cost-effective and secure method for OEMs to add remote communication features using mobile phones as the user interface to their machines and systems.

Features	Benefits
Adds bi-directional SMS text messaging to the Micro830 controller family	Improves OEM machine and system competitiveness with cost-effective and tailored remote communications Adds significant features such as remote alarming, environmental/energy monitoring, data collection, machine condition, inventory status alerts and production counts
Compatible with GSM mobile networks worldwide using secure Short Message Service (SMS) with whitelist option	Deploy the plug-in module wherever it is needed worldwide (pending country approvals) over the GSM mobile network Highly secure using SMS network completely isolated from the end user IT network Whitelist phone number option sets a designated list of allowed incoming originator numbers, thus securing access to only a few designated users
Pre-programmed CCW Function Block drivers and sample program included	Shortens development and testing time using industry standard programming languages (Ladder Logic, Structured Text and Function Block)
External antennas supported	External antenna mounting ensures strong and reliable mobile network connections

As the module uses SMS, there is no need for costly mobile data plans. The SMS Plug-in snaps into an open slot in the front of the Micro830 controller. The controller provides power and all communications are over the backplane.

The front mounted coax connector allows for either a direct-mounted antenna or externally mounted antenna (installed outside the panel or cabinet for better mobile reception). Antennas are not included and must be ordered separately.

The SMS plug-in is activated by installing a standard GSM SMS SIM card (contact your local GSM phone provider for plan options and costs). After activation it will connect to the local provider tower and enable bi-directional text messaging between the controller and remote mobile phones.

Module
 External Antenna Front Mount Antenna 

For more information, email sales@routeco.com or call 0370 607 1000

SMS Plug-in Module Data Sheet

PROFINET migration made easy!

HMS Industrial Networks now releases a series of new Anybus X-gateways enabling an easy way to connect existing subsystems to PROFINET.

What’s new?

• HMS now extends the connectivity to cover PROFINET IRT (Isochronous Real Time) for both copper cabling and fibre optics
• New networks for copper are ControlNet, EtherNet/IP and DeviceNet
• New networks for fibre optics are PROFIBUS and CANopen 

How it works:

• The new Anybus X-gateways copy I/O-data between any industrial network and PROFINET IRT
• Gateway settings regarding, for example, I/O sizes are configured in a Windows-based terminal interface which means no programming is necessary
• The PROFINET interface of the X-gateway works as an I/O-Device on the PROFINET IRT network and supports up to 220 bytes of I/O for both input and output data
• The gateway baud rate is 100Mbit/s (full duplex) and uses two RJ45 connectors (copper) or two SC-RJ connectors (Fibre Optic) allowing installations in line or ring topology
• The integrated 2-port IRT switch is another very valuable asset, as it eliminates the need for expensive external switches

Making PROFINET migration possible:
“PROFINET IRT is used by many of the large European car manufacturers, most notably within the AIDA group and is one of the fastest growing industrial Ethernet networks on the market,” says Niklas Selander, product Manager at HMS.

“By using an Anybus X-gateway, plant owners can keep existing equipment and simply connect it to PROFINET IRT networks. This maximizes the investment in their current machinery and speeds up the migration to PROFINET. Machine builders also benefit since they do not have to develop this connectivity themselves but can just use an Anybus X-gateway to connect their machines to PROFINET IRT.”

To request a quote, click here 

Anybus X-gateways Datasheet

We're hiring!

External Sales Engineer
Permanent position located in Southampton.

Located in our Southampton Branch, this Sales position has overall responsibility for, but is not limited to: 

• The achievement of sales targets in relation to turnover and profitability
• Business planning and review meetings
• New trading account generation
• Pro-active telephone canvassing for appointment generation
• Present to various audiences subject matter of products and services
• Demonstration of products

A good knowledge of electrical control products gained within a busy sales environment, coupled with excellent customer service skills is essential for this role. You should have attention to detail, determination, excellent communication skills and the ability to work both on your own initiative and as a team member.

To apply for this role or for more detailed information, click here.

A quick and easy way to shop!

At Routeco we continually look for ways to improve the service we can offer our customers.

To enable a quicker more efficient sales order process, customers now have the ability to convert a quotation into an online order.

When you request a quotation our Internal Sales team will email a quotation back to you. If you are happy with the quote and no amendments are required, you can click on the Buy Now button and you will be redirected to a scaled down version of our e-commerce facility.

Your quotation has now been automatically converted into an order.

All you need to do is:

• Choose your Order Required Date
• Confirm your Purchase Order Number
• Click to agree to the Terms and Conditions
• Click on the 'Click here to Buy Now' Button
• Your order has now been placed!

An email confirmation of your order will be sent to you and we will email you when the order has been despatched.

You do not need to be a Routeco e-Commerce account holder to take advantage of this facility.

Please contact your local Routeco Sales Team for further information.

A Compact Solution - Finder's New 7S Series

When safety is paramount and required to conform to increasing amounts of new legislation, Finder's New 7S Series forcibly guided contact relays offer a competitively priced and compact solution for designers and engineers.

• Class A forcibly guided contacts rated at 6A, 250VAC
• Conforming to EN50205 requirements
• Screwless terminals allow for quick, vibration-resistant connections
• Availability of 2, 4 and 6 pole versions
• Suitable for a wide range of uses in machine & plant control systems and energy generation, as well as water supply and treatment
• Standard gold-plated or notched crown contacts provide high reliability switching
• With a minimum load rating of 60mW

Utilising materials that comply with:

• UNI 11170-3 for fire and smoke characteristics
• Meet the requirements of EN 61373 and EN50155 for mechanical and climatic characteristics
• Meet the requirements of EN 13849-1 for functional reliability in machines and plant engineering

The 7S Series relays are housed in compact 22.5mm rail mounting enclosures equipped with quick-connect cage clamp terminals and LED coil status indication.

For more information, email: sales@routeco.com or call: 0370 607 1000 

We're hiring!

Materials Coordinator
Permanent position located in Lincoln.

Amongst other tasks, this position has overall responsibility for identifying the best source of products, preparing quotations for UK and Non UK sites in accordance with SIT spot purchase demands, to include full and accurate delivery and pricing information and is responsible for Sales and Profitability to ensure we exceed customer service level and delivery expectations.

We are a growing organisation that year on year generates positive results; these results are achieved in an open and flexible environment.

To apply or for more information click here.

Extending Ethernet at double the rate - Westermo DDW-142

Westermo Ethernet extender technology, based on SHDSL, makes it possible to reuse many types of pre-existing copper cables which can lead to considerable financial savings when installing new systems.

The Wolverine DDW-142 allows effective Ethernet networks to be created over long distances (up to 15km (9.3mi)) at data rates up to 15.3 Mbit/s on a single twisted pair cable.
By using two pairs 'bonded', this rate can be doubled up to
30.4 Mbit/s.

The integral switch allows 2 Ethernet devices to be attached and an RS-232 port allows for a legacy piece of equipment to be incorporated into the IP network.

The DDW-142 is incredibly flexible and easy to use. A basic point to point or multi-drop network can be created without the need for any kind of configuration.

A CLI interface is also provided, making the unit easy for networking professionals to quickly master. Once the system is configured, an easy solution is available for the maintenance engineer - USB backup and restore means that stored configurations can be automatically downloaded from a USB stick.

Westermo DDW-142 Data Sheet

For more information, email: sales@routeco.com or call: 0370 607 1000.

We're hiring!

Technical Services Trainee
Permanent position located in Milton Keynes.

Due to expansion of our Technical Services division, an exciting opportunity is available to join Routeco as a Technical Services Trainee, and build a career while working to achieve electrical engineering qualifications. This role reports directly to the Technical Services Supervisor, and requires a commitment to a four year development program, with day release for further education: ONC/HNC Electrical Engineering. The role will include:

· Pre-sales support and advice

· Telephone support and sales

· Logging and reporting of calls

· Provide training and product updates (Customers and Routeco personnel)

· Process tech-connect enquiries and contracts

· Assembly Unit assistance, quotation, engineering, build, testing

Personal attributes to include a good telephone manner with the ability to work under pressure and be good with problem solving. Prioritisation of workload and adapting quickly to new technologies are also key.

We are a growing organisation that year on year generates positive results; these results are achieved in an open and flexible environment.

To apply or for more information, click here

Bulletin 800F Push Button LED Modules

Rockwell Automation have now released the new Allen Bradley Bulletin 800F Universal LED module.

The Universal Voltage LED module offers: 

• 24...120V AC/DC Input Voltage Range 
• Available with latch mount and screw terminations
• Three colour options; Red, Green and White
• White LEDs used with Amber, Blue, Yellow and White illuminated operators
• Sold as standalone LEDs
• Compatiable with all existing 800F illuminated operators
• Solid-State output compatibility
• Shunting up to 3mA of leakage current

For more information, email: sales@routeco.com or call: 0370 607 1000.

Keep your equipment warm and dry with Rittal enclosure heaters

Rittal enclosure heaters provide a high level of energy efficiency due to the incorporation of self-regulating positive temperature coefficient (PTC) technology.

Developed using computational fluid dynamics (CFD), these heaters provide superior heating performance whilst maintaining the physical dimensions of previous models.

Fitting - Two Options:

• Snap-fastening onto 35mm support rails
• Direct screw-fixing onto the mounting plate and the quick and easy assembly is completed using clamp-type wiring terminals

Precise temperature control is achieved simply by including a thermostat in the supply to the heater. Alternatively, where low air temperatures inside the enclosure are to be avoided to prevent the formation of condensation, control may be effected by connecting a hygrostat in the same manner. Both a thermostat and hygrostat can be integrated so that the heater is controlled on both temperature and relative humidity.

The operating temperature range of electrical equipment tends to have a lower limit as well as an upper one. Therefore providing heating in either indoor or outdoor enclosures may be as crucial as supplying cooling, particularly in changeable climates.

With thermal outputs in the range of 10W to 800W, either a single Rittal enclosure heater or multiples thereof, can maintain a warm and dry environment for electrical equipment, whatever the size of enclosure.

For more information, email: sales@routeco.com or call: 0370 607 1000

Bringing you affordable Motion to Allen Bradley PLCs and PACs

AMCI announces budget-friendly solutions when adding motion (stepper or servo) to your Allen Bradley PLC.

Solutions;

 3401L 1-axis - Plugs directly in to 1734 Point I/O

• Compatible with all Point I/O network bases (EtherNet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet etc.)
• Two discrete inputs
• Can control the velocity and position of a stepper motor
• Designed for applications where flexibility and low-cost of ownership are key for successful control system design and operation

3602 2-axis - Plugs in the 1769 CompactLogix PAC

• Additional features to the 3401L 1-axis include;
• Axis of motion
• Coordinated linear and circular interpolated commands
• Easy to program
• No extra software required
• Offer a wide range of motion commands including; registration, jogging/changing speed on the fly, blend move
• Designed to provide sophisticated stepper control, or a cost effective servo solution

These modules have been introduced to the market with low prices to keep the cost of ownership at a minimum and are easy to program using Allen Bradley RSLogix software.

AMCI products are 100% compatible with Allen Bradley PLCs so you can be confident that their solutions will work with your application.

For more information, email: sales@routeco.com or call: 0370 607 1000.

We're hiring!

Assembly Business Manager
Permanent position located in Milton Keynes.

This senior management position has overall responsibility for the Assembly Division with respect to performance, personnel and production. There is a strategic sales focus within this role and the ideal candidate also needs to demonstrate commercial awareness, technical capability, production skills and leadership.

We are a growing organisation that year on year generates positive results; these results are achieved in an open and flexible environment.

To apply or for more information, click here

New PAX Lite Panel Meters

New from Red Lion - Three versatile 1/8 DIN panel meters that offer maximum flexibility whilst lowering inventory costs.

These new PAX Lite meters feature universal signal inputs, dual relay outputs and a universal power supply capable of accepting 50 to 250 VAC or 21.6 to 250 VDC input and provide a 24 VDC excitation output.

PAXLA DC Volt/Current/Process Meter - Accepts universal DC and process signal inputs and can scale them to a desired readout for a wide range of application

PAXLCR Dual Counter and Rate Meter - Accepts two separate digital signal inputs and offers a choice of eight different count modes, with rate indication available from all count modes.

PAXLT Temperature Meter - Programmable for 14 different thermocouple and RTD inputs and provides a temperature display in Celsius of Fahrenheit, along with a max and min reading memory and programmable capture time.

• All meters feature a bright 0.56 in. high red LED display along with fully programmable features such as scaling, decimal points and many other parameters to suit a variety of control requirements
• They also feature a NEMA 4X/IP65 sealed front bezel, providing excellent reliability in harsh industrial environments
• Once front panel programming is complete, the front panel buttons can be disabled through a user input setting

For more information, email: sales@routeco.com or call: 0370 607 1000.