New from Turck, an expanded family of IO-Link products now includes an 8-port Class A IO-Link module. This new solution helps improve cost efficiency in typical IO-Link applications for complex sensor systems and terminal devices. This IP69K-rated block offers 8 IO-Link master channels and 8 configurable PNP I/O channels, or you can configure the IO-Link…

Monitor temperature and relative humidity in one device. Now users can more easily track environmental conditions over time. Tapping into the CMTH sensor’s IO-Link capability provides continuous feedback and remote monitoring options. If the temperature and humidity exceed specified limits, operators are alerted via the local switching outputs. Alternatively, cloud-based functionality can send out alerts…

Turck’s HF Read/Write Heads are now available in a compact M12 design. Easy to integrate into confined spaces, these miniature RFID solutions provide precise identification in tooling identification and factory automation. A Bus mode version allows up to 32 HF Read/Write Heads to be connected to a single RFID interface port which effectively reduces the…

Turck’s next-generation FS+ Flow Sensor now has an alphanumeric display. This display clearly indicates process conditions locally while the programmable discrete or analog outputs communicate with the controlling system. These sensors are ideal for use in applications such as coolant flow monitoring in automated welding and machining processes, level control, and redundant process verification in…

Introducing the LUS211 Ultrasonic Level Sensor, Turck’s first ultrasonic sensor with a local LED display. The LUS211 is a programmable sensor that is used to measure solid and liquid level in an enclosure. Since the sensor is non-contact, it is not susceptible to material build-up or damage, ensuring a long service life. This new sensor…

Turck, a manufacturer of sensors, connectivity and Fieldbus technology for factory, logistics and process automation, announces it has launched the first phase of its redesigned M12 connectors and receptacles. The new design includes a patented torque sleeve that eases the installation of every cordset while also improving its ability to keep contaminants out. It also…

Turck’s new FEN20-4IOL industrial Ethernet I/O module uses IO-Link to improve device configuration, monitoring and replacement in industrial applications. The compact block offers four IO-Link channels. It’s suitable for a wide range of industries, including manufacturing where space is at a premium, on robot end-effectors where small I/O is needed, and in automotive manufacturing and […]

Turck now offers an HMI with CODESYS 3 PLC — the TX500 HMI PLC. With high-end touch displays and fast processors, these HMIs are ideal for use in small- to medium-size machines whose processes have to be controlled, displayed and operated locally. Each TX500 is equipped with a Profinet master and EtherNet/IP scanner, as well as […]

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Turck’s EtherNet/IP enabled encoders provide an optical-based encoder solution with electronic multiturn capabilities for position applications requiring feedback for designs using the EtherNet/IP and CIP (Common Industrial Protocol) interface. Common applications for the ODVA-certified encoder include automotive production, logistics, metal processing, textile applications, as well as printing and packaging machines. The new EtherNet/IP encoders are […]

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By Jay Bartsias, senior product manager, Turck Connectivity, Laura Schweitz, product manager, Turck Connectivity Working on the northern Canadian plains in winter often means wrestling with negative double-digit temperatures every day. These harsh conditions created big cabling problems for an oil and gas company. Where they operate, cable jackets were cracking as they unspooled, and…

Engineers, OEMs, and integrators have struggled for years to balance the cost of PLCs with their I/O needs, and Turck’s new ARGEE technology solves this challenge. ARGEE empowers…

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The BI12-EG30F-AG6X stainless steel faced sensors are a good replacement for traditional plastic faced sensors in applications where the sensors are routinely damaged by impact. The one-piece housing…

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by Randy Durick, VP, Network & Interface Div., TURCK Automation component manufacturers shrink I/O blocks to meet growing demand for compact systems A Midwest automated machine builder had…

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To answer the need for cables that can withstand the harshest cold-weather environments imaginable, Turck, Plymouth, Minn., announces a new platform cable offering, extremelife-60. Designed with a specially…

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A new generation of vision and barcode sensors offering multiple tools and resolution options in each unit has been introduced by Turck. The iVu Plus Gen2 line, developed…

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Turck has added the Q4,7 series of rectangular inductive sensors to its range of miniature sensors. The miniature sensors in the new design (16 x 8 x 4.7…

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Turck, Plymouth, Minn., has updated and upgraded its Foundation fieldbus and PROFIBUS PA cables, designing in ruggedness for use in extreme environments. UL listings include Exposed Run (ER) and…

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Dynamic programmability in TURCK’s newest TTM sensor line allows the user to set the temperature range required for the application. In addition to more specific temperature control, programmability…

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If you need to measure angular tilt in hazardous environments, TURCK has a solution for you. Recently released single and dual-axis inclinometers are now certified for use in…

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TURCK has acquired a 50 percent interest in its long-term Canadian sales partner, Chartwell Automation, Inc. The new company name is now TURCK Chartwell Canada, Inc. Furthermore, on Oct. 1, 2017, TURCK will acquire the remaining shares and thus be 100 percent owner of the new subsidiary, TURCK Canada Inc. Mark and Steve Boehmer, the…

The FEN20 I/O station for Industrial Ethernet combines multiprotocol technology into a fixed, in-cabinet I/O product for applications where digital I/O should be elevated to EtherNet/IPTM, PROFINET® or Modbus TCPTM. This first release is available with 16 configurable I/O, power isolation between I/O zones, and an embedded Ethernet switch to support a variety of application…

Getting people to stop in your booth at a trade show can be challenging. That’s why at major shows that only happen every three years, such as CONEXPO/CONAGG…

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TURCK has introduced a new overmolded M40 powerfast connectors, delivering durable power connectivity in demanding environments. Offering more durable connectivity than field-assembled versions, overmolded M40 powerfast connectors are 100% factory tested to ensure optimal performance in harsh industrial automation applications. The connectors feature power and signal capabilities within the same connector, and are capable of

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TURCK, Minneapolis, introduces new overmolded M40 powerfast connectors that deliver durable power connectivity in demanding environments. They feature both power and signal capabilities within the same connector, and are capable…

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TURCK introduces the new QR24 rotary position sensor. Designed from the company’s rotary inductive sensor technology, the QR24 provides contactless position detection and wear-free performance in a variety…

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