Actuator Sensor Interface (AS-i) Networks Save Money, Simplify Wiring
To help control panel builders and system integrators reduce wiring and installation costs, Schneider Electric introduces the Telemecanique ® brand Actuator Sensor Interface (AS-i) network. The AS-i network is an alternative solution to traditional parallel wiring that can save users up to 40 percent of the material and labor cost required to install and commission a control system. > Read more... > View Handout

Schneider Electric Expands Its Custom Enclosed Drives Capabilities
For decades, customers all over the world have come to rely on the “standard” turn-key enclosed drives solutions from Schneider Electric for the dependable operation of simple pumps and fans. Now, Schneider Electric has expanded its custom enclosed drives
capability to include the specification, design, assembly and installation of complex enclosed drive systems. The Schneider Electric Engineered Drives Solutions Center specializes in providing customized, one-off designs for applications such as intelligent pump and fan controls, high-speed conveyors and bulk handling, crane control and hoisting, and metal fabrication and extruding. > Read more... >View handout

Voucher Accounts Add Training Flexibility
Training managers all face the same dilemma: how to best meet diverse personnel training needs on a limited budget. To assist managers or training managers to get the most from their funds, Schneider Electric offers the Telemecanique Automation and Control Services training voucher account program. The program allows training managers to open a voucher account now, at a discounted price, and use the training voucher credits as needed throughout the year. As yearly budgets are formalized, this voucher program is an ideal way for training departments to plan now and maintain
fl exibility for the entire year. > Read more... > View Handout

Advantys™ STB IP20 Distributed I/O All-In-One Kits
The new Advantys™ STB IP20 distributed I/O all-in-one-kits include the module, base and connectors to simplify the ordering of compatible components. In addition, the all-in-one kits reduce inventory because users only need to stock one part number. The Advantys STB kits also reduce setup and engineering resources with plug and play connections and integrated industry standard fieldbus communications. Users can
lower system costs by using the fieldbus nodes to interface open-architecture I/O and control devices across the entire machine. > Read more…

New Modicon® Momentum™ Processor
Schneider Electric has expanded the Modicon® Momentum™ product line with the addition of the Momentum Model 171CBB970 30 processor with built-in fourport Ethernet Switch and RS 232/485 communication port. The new processor can be used in control applications such as distributed I/O scanning, data acquisition and peer-to-peer communications between multiple processors, by connecting its Ethernet ports to Modbus® TCP/IP devices such as Advantys™ and Momentum I/O. The Momentum processor provides all of the power and programming capability of larger systems and is designed to be programmed with either the Concept™ or ProWORX 32™ programming software.
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