A Promotion   Jeff Morgan Congratulations! Jeff Morgan has been promoted to President of Hermitage Automation. Formerly he was VP/Sales Manager and will now oversee the entire distribution of our electrical components and engineering services. He has been with this company for 18 years. New 2010 Line Card   Hot off the press! You'll see we represent over 60 manufacturers as listed in our new tri-fold line card. Call 1(800)969-3030, ext 248 and one will be in the mail to you today! HAPPY NEW YEAR!   from all of us at Hermitage Automation! Winter 2010   Tritex Actuators Would you like to eliminate panel mount servo amplifiers, their cumbersome cabling, and possibly the entire electrical panel? Tritex actuators with their built-in servo amplifiers and controls can eliminate all these and simplify your installation and application. Available in AC or DC powered units, up to 4000 lbf.   Plant Floor Marquee Red Lion's new PFM - Plant Floor Marquee, graphical multicolor LED display: * Large tricolor displays provide instant notice of critical information. (Model PFM6412 measures 39.3" x 22.5")* Create your own OEE (Overall equipment effectiveness)or Andon production display board with automated data collection.   Compact M18 Photoelectric Sensors Omron's new photoelectric sensors are low cost and designed for easy mounting, setup and operation. "Secure Click" snap mounting, as pictured here, makes installation 10 times faster than conventional sensors. The short M18 x 40mm threaded housing fits tight installation spaces. Choose straight (E3FZ) or right-angle (E3FR) sensing models.   Omron's straight (E3FZ) and right-angle (E3FR) sensing models.   D700 Series Variable Frequency Drive This new series is a replacement for the S500 & S500E series and includes the following improvements: Increased capacity up to 10HP in both 230V and 460V. Safety stop compliant. RoHS compliant. Includes brake chopper circuit as standard. General purpose flux vector control - 150% torque at 1Hz and 200% torque at 3Hz. You can rely on our drive specialist Calvin Hughes. Discuss your project with him by calling 800-969-3030, ext 121.   LW illuminated Key Selector Switch Idec's LW switches project only 2mm when mounted on a panel. They are perfect for industries requiring a hygienic surface. A smooth design cuts down on surface area preventing dust and other particles from accumulating on the machine. Plus key selector switches offer a high-security lock mechanism with up to 60 key variations giving added safety to any application.   Ethernet IP Standard on Every Drive Ethernet/IP (the IP stands for Industrial Protocol) is a member of the Devicenet and Controlnet family of Common Industrial Protocols. (CIP) As a member of the CIP family, Ethernet/IP can utilize the same set of pre-defined common objects making communication between devices from different manufacturers much easier. Contact Hermitage's Motion Control Specialist, Calvin Hughes at extension 121. Ask him about Lenze - AC Tech's new version of the PositionServo with MotionView OnBoard.   CLV Series Bar Code Readers SICK introduces a new generation of bar code readers with 20 times the processing power of their predecessors. Q1 2009 - Ethernet/IP connectivity! Contact Jack Weatherford, our SICK Product Specialist, to learn more about the processing and networking enhancements. (800-969-3030, ext 122)   M12 Mencom introduces two new ways to simplify your industrial Ethernet connection application. Their new pass through single port M12 D-code is the ultimate plug & play. The M12 connector on the outside of the panel will accept any D-code industrial Ethernet M12 cable, and the easy to use female RJ45 jack on the inside of the panel accepts your standard RJ45 patch cord. If your application calls for several Ethernet connections, Mencom's 4 port M12 panel is the answer.   D-coded 4 pole female receptacle to RJ45 adapter, back mount. Mencom's model # MDE45RJ-4FFR-BM.   WAVELine Industrial Ethernet Solutions Catch the Wave!   Weidmuller's WAVELine has it all: Unmanaged switches and media converters. Auto-Link detection -checks link status on media converter I/O ports. Auto recognition/auto crossing. 3,4,5,7,8 port units available. RJ45, ST fiber, SC fiber connections supported. Compact housing - only 22mm wide. Built-in redundant powering (AC/DC). Discuss your application with Hermitage's Ethernet Specialist, Jack Weatherford. (800-969-3030, ext 122)   VLA Actuator This new low cost actuator from THK comes in 2 types: Slider or Cylinder. Advantages include: * Low price with simple structure * Long-term maintenance free operation * Eco-friendly and highly energy efficient.   Dongan Transformers Dongan is well equipped to handle your OEM Standard and Specialty Transformer requirements. They combine their 95 year history of manufacturing expertise with a complete catalog of stock transformers. They have agency approvals allowing most custom transformers to be UL approved and CSA certified even if the quantity is small. Delivery is generally within 5 to 7 business days!   HTL Series This is an all in one solution to control a 12 or 24 VDC motor when only 115 or 230 VAC is available. The design combines an AC and DC switching power supply with a PWM DC drive for exceptional control of a low voltage motor.