Issue 35 September October 18

ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 37 Efficient laser marker from Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact T he Topmark NEO laser marker from Phoenix ‘–ƒ…– ”‡†‡Ƥ‡• Žƒ•‡” ƒ”‹‰ǣ with compact dimensions and easy operation via the integrated color touch display, it creates particularly robust and high- quality industrial markings and it works with particular ‡ƥ…‹‡…›Ǥ “—‹’’‡† ™‹–Š ƒ ͲͰ Žƒ•‡” ƒ† ƒ automatic stacking and unstacking function, the laser marker processes —’ –‘ Ͳ͵Ͱ Žƒ„‡Ž• ’‡” ‹—–‡Ǥ ˜‡” Ͷ͵Ͱ †‹ơ‡”‡– ƒ”‡”• ƒ†‡ of stainless steel, aluminum, Transply-ABS, polyacrylic, and polycarbonate are available. The marking is either engraved, carbonized, or tempered. Thus, particularly resistant markings are created for applications in extreme environmental conditions. The printing data is entered directly at the device via the integrated marking software. The touch display also shows instruction videos for startup, as well as maintenance and operating instructions. The laser marker can also be controlled using the Project Complete planning and marking software. All of the laser parameters are already saved in this program and the laser does not have to be set up separately. The extraction unit, that can be purchased separately, guarantees environmentally-friendly marking. It cleans the air in the marking area of vapors and particles, and returns the cleaned air directly to the surroundings. Thus, laser marking does not impair the working environment. Electromechanical relays with manual operability T he PLC interface program from Phoenix Contact for relay modules now also includes modules with lockable manual operation in a 14 mm overall width. They are particularly •—‹–ƒ„Ž‡ ˆ‘” ‡ƥ…‹‡– ƒ† –‹‡Ǧ saving maintenance as well as easy commissioning. The relay modules meet standard provisions for approvals in accordance with UL, EAC and are subject to the RTII degree of protection. They are available with screw-in and push-in connection technology, saving space in the control cabinet thanks to their slender design. As prefabricated complete modules, they are equipped with input voltages of ͞͠ ǡ ͜͝͞ ƒ† ͟͜͞ Ǥ Š‡‹” modular design allows relay modules to be combined—even those with advanced functions.