Since 2016, F.Fonseca has maintained the solidarity initiative in the scope of the annual customer satisfaction questionnaire. For each questionnaire answered, 5€ reverted in full to Aveiro Red Cross institution.   F.Fonseca's customers are very sensitive to initiatives of this nature, which usually translates into success and this year was no exception, resulting in the amount of 750€, the highest ever!   As in the previous year, the presentation of the solidarity check symbolizing the donation was held at F.Fonseca headquarters in January 14th , 2018, with the presence of the new President of the Institution, Dr. Elsa Rocha and the F.Fonseca C.E.O., Carlos Gonçalves.   This support, according to the Red Cross should be applied to existing equipment in the travel trailers for external support, which provide support for example to Fátima pilgrims, since they are very old equipment.   The Red Cross, like many other institutions, survive for the most part in donations, so F.Fonseca's goal is not only to materialize this support whenever possible, but above all to spread the initiative to other entities in the sense that these, within their activities, can also contribute and help those most in need. At the end of the day this should be one of the missions of any public or private organization.   Together we are stronger.

Another Christmas campaign comes to an end. And it was so successful! We managed to collect 375kg of food and 200 packages of hygiene products. To reach these results, we were helped by many people, so we would like to thank you all for your involvement and solidarity. Every entity’s support, both in the promotion as in the donation of goods, was very important to this campaign’s success. Thank you! These small acts help change the world! Also, we would like to thank the two institutions we had the pleasure to help, “Florinhas do Vouga” and “Obra da Criança”, for being such a good example and working so hard to help the community. Our company, F.Fonseca, donated 1kg for each year of existence: 40kg of goods. Teamwork was incredibly important when we had to pack and transport the goods. We had close to half a ton of products so the collaboration of our people was essential! We delivered the goods with a smile on our faces and were welcomed the same way. The reality in which these institutions live transformed those smiles in the best Christmas gift of all! Our heart beats with happiness! We know our campaign is little compared to what needs to be done. However, many little actions together transform themselves in big actions! We believe in a brighter future for these solidarity actions because “monkey see, monkey do” and, thank goodness, as the years go by, more and more companies and people help others through these type of campaigns. We can’t thank enough everyone who helped us provide “A Christmas in every table” and bring happiness to those who need it the most! Thank you very much!

F.Fonseca presents absolute encoder AHS/AHM36 IO-Link from Sick   The AHS/AHM36 IO-Link absolute encoders set standards in mechanical adaptation, electrical connectivity and IO-Link communication. With their rotatable male connector or cable connection as well as the various mounting hole patterns and adapter flanges, these encoders are suitable for nearly any application.   The IO-Link interface enables economical encoder integration into Ethernet and fieldbus networks. The configuration of the encoder can be adjusted individually via the SOPAS engineering tool from Sick or the IO-Link master. The rugged, reliable, fully magnetic sensor system provides a maximum resolution of 12 bits for the singleturn variant and maximum 24 bits for the multiturn variant.    

A F.Fonseca apresenta Conetores multipolares industriais revos da Wieland Electric   Gama completa, flexíveis, robustos e versáteis!   Com uma vasta gama de soluções, os conetores multipolares industriais revos da Wieland Electric estão preparados para as mais diversas aplicações industriais, principalmente em ambi­entes e condições de extrema exigência. Com um desenho robusto e uma filosofia modular, os conetores industriais revos da Wieland Electric possuem revestimento em alumínio, assegurando a proteção contra desgaste e impac-tos mecânicos e prevenindo a entrada de projeções de água e pó. Os contactos macho e fêmea dos conetores revos estão disponíveis com ligação por parafuso, mola, push-in e terminal de cravar. Da vasta gama de soluções, destaque para os revos MINI, revos BASIC, revos POWER e revos FLEX. A família revos MINI é extremamente compacta e está disponível de 3 a 12 polos. A famí-lia revos BASIC é de utilização mais comum e está disponível de 6 a 92 polos. A família revos POWER foi especialmente desenhada para correntes superiores a 16A e apresenta-se em con­figurações versáteis que combinam diferentes tipos de contactos. Finalmente, a família revos FLEX, que é um sistema modular, configurável à medida da aplicação e que pode combinar, no mesmo conetor, potência, sinal, comunicação de dados (RJ45, USB e Profibus) e pneumática. A série revos da Wieland Electric disponibiliza ainda conetores multipolares para IT com cone­tores D-SUB 9 até 100 e para zonas ATEX.   Estes conetores multipolares destacam-se pela ligação robusta e isenta de erros, pelo seu desenho modular e intercambiável. Pela possibilidade de personalização conforme as necessidades de cada aplicação e a integração/utilização dos mesmos capôs em toda a série revos.   Os revos da Wieland Electric são indicados para aplicação em qualquer indústria, independentemente do setor de atividade.

F.Fonseca presents position sensor Temposonics® R-Series V da MTS I am the new generation. MTS Temposonics® R-Series V brings very powerful sensor performance to meet the many demands of your application. The R-Series V is the long-term solution for harsh environments having high levels of shock and vibration. The sensors are available with Profinet RT (Real Time) and IRT (Isochronous Real Time) or EtherNet/IP™. Profinet IRT offers a synchronized communication with a minimum cycle time as fast as 250 µs. For time-critical applications R-Series V with linear extrapolation enables synchronized controller communication for any stroke length of the sensor. The EtherNet/IP™ sensor supports CIP Sync™ (Common Industrial Protocol) and DLR (Device Level Ring) capabilities. CIP Sync™ offers synchronization between devices in an EtherNet/IP™ network, allowing for increased control coordination in time-critical applications. DLR capability provides a fault-tolerant network so that the sensor can be used in ring connection topologies when reliable continuous system operation is required. In addition, the sensors are available with internal linearization which offers improved linearity for overall higher accuracy of the position measurement values. The TempoLink smart assistant is an accessory for the R-Series V family of sensors that supports setup and diagnostics. Depending on the sensor protocol it enables the adjustment of parameters like measurement direction, resolution and filter settings. For diagnostics and analysis of operational data the R-Series V sensors continuously track values such as total distance traveled by the positon magnet, internal temperature of the sensor and the quality of the position signal. This additional information can be read out via TempoLink smart assistant even while the sensor remains operational in the application. TempoLink smart assistant is connected to the sensor via the power connection, which now adds bidirectional communication for setup and diagnostics. The TempoLink smart assistant is operated using a graphical user-interface that will be displayed on your smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC. Just connect your Wi-Fi-enabled device to TempoLink Wi-Fi access point and go to the website URL for the user-interface.

Get to know the most recent process, instrumentation and environment forefront solutions in the September 2018’s edition of our magazine, available both in paper and digital format.   This publication is not just about products, services and solutions, but also about the human activities that F.Fonseca so much appreciates. Take a peek and keep up with the latest initiatives!   The brands we present you are innumerous. You will find news about Advantech, Sewerin, Jumo, Sick, Kobold, Industrial Scientific, Presys, Impac, Metrel, Testo, Synergys Technologies, Additel and Mitsubishi Electric.   In the analytics’ segment, the cover theme is about Sick’s analyzers with zirconium dioxide sensors! Thought with detail, easy to operate and with a new application associated, “Zirkor Remote”, that allows you to connect to equipment by Bluetooth.   In the industrial networks’ segment the highlight goes to the world’s smallest industrial Ethernet Switch! The Advantech’s EKI-2525LI has such small dimensions that can fit on the palm of your hand, making it the perfect solution for locations, closets or machines with limited space. Developed to monitor and measure small and medium conductive liquid streams in pipelines, the new Kobold’s electromagnetic flow meter MIM is another great novelty in the process’ segment of this edition.   Finishing the cover’s headlights, the Presys’ calibrator TA-650P, in the temperature’s segment, is an equipment of excellent performance, executing functions that would need three different instruments: dry block type thermal bath, standard thermometer and TC’s calibrator, RTDs, mA, mV, ohms and thermostats. Besides all these functions, it has a data logger mode, Ethernet interface, USB and as an option, HART®’s communication protocol.   We also invite you to check out our 2019’s Training Plan, available online here: www.ffonseca.com/plano-formacao. Do not miss the chance to enhance your knowledge and your company’s productivity!

F.Fonseca presents optical sensor HPD2 from Steinel. Camera multi-sensor system. Coming close to the future. Detects persons in 5 individually adjustable zones! As the world's only optical sensor of its kind, it detects and counts people sitting and standing in up to five precisely definable detection zones. 110° angle of coverage with a reach of up to 10 m from a maximum mounting height of 6 m. Integrated, state-of-the-art imaging compares 150,000 positive images and 7 million negative images in real time. Ideal for managing meeting rooms, because it identifies actual room use, or for detecting unused office workstations for flexible desk management. KNX interface with temperature and humidity measurement, available from STEINEL Systems partners. It has taken the world's best specialists and universities over 5 years to develop this system that analyses images directly in the sensor. With the HPD2 – HPD stands for "Human Presence Detection" – Steinel is making a quantum leap in sensor technology. Because HPD2 is the world's first presence detector that is not only capable of detecting whether people are present but can also count them. No matter whether moving about or not. At the heart of the human presence detector is innovative technology that uses a highly sensitive optical system in combination with a complex mathematical algorithm. The HPD2 also has integrated temperature and humidity sensors, opening up completely new possibilities in building automation. At last, not only light but also heating and air-conditioning can now be controlled in line with demand for the number of people present in a room. Identifying actual room use, the HPD2 can also be used for managing meeting rooms or for detecting unused office workstations for flexible desk management.

A F.Fonseca vai organizar em Aveiro nos dias 4 e 5 de dezembro formação de Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).   O TPM, acrónimo para Total Productive Maintenance, é um conceito de otimização das atividades de manutenção industrial. Os conceitos TPM aplicados às empresas atuais e à realidade nacional, permitem aumentar o desempenho industrial reduzindo custos e tempos de manutenção acrescentando valor ao cliente e à organização.   Esta ação tem a duração de 16 horas e destina-se a todos os profissionais envolvidos e com responsabilidades na função de Manutenção, nomeadamente, diretores de produção e de operações, diretores de manutenção e conservação, encarregados e responsáveis de sector.   No final da formação os formandos terão a oportunidade de visitar a fábrica da Renault Cacia, conhecendo assim in loco  o exemplo de implementação do TPM nesta indústria.   Para mais informações aceda a http://www.ffonseca.com/pt/plano-formacao ou contacte o departamento de formação da F.Fonseca através do email formacao@ffonseca.com.

F.Fonseca presents safety laser scanners microScan3 Core from Sick   Now with PROFIsafe and EtherNet/IP CIP. With microScan3 Core, Sick is starting a new safety laser scanner product family for the protection of stationary applications such as hazardous areas, entrances, and hazardous points. The innovative safeHDDM®scanning technology increases the reliability of the microScan3. It is outstanding in dust and ambient light. It increases the productivity and availability of machines. The housing is rugged. Smart connectivity facilitates safe integration into networks and cuts cabling costs. Using Safety Designer software, the microScan3 can be intuitively configured and commissioned. The operational status can be called up and read clearly on the multicolored display or via the network. What can first impress, and repeatedly generate enthusiasm? The microScan3 from Sick. Sick has combined its extensive knowledge, considerable experience, and power of innovation into this safety laser scanner. The microScan3 complies with stringent international safety standards. Every detail has been reexamined in order to meet your requirements as fully as possible. The result is a new benchmark for safety laser scanners, personal safety, and productivity. You too can benefit from the reliable network integration – perfect for future-oriented applications such as networked production facilities and human-robot interaction. Take advantage of this technology to reduce your costs and increase your productivity.

F.Fonseca presents dry block calibrator TA-650P from Presys.   The TA-650P calibrator performs functions where three different instruments are required: dry block thermal bath, standard thermometer and calibrator for TCs, RTDs, mA, mV, ohms and thermostats. Besides these functions, they have HART® communication protocol, data logger mode, Ethernet interface and USB.   The new advanced line temperature calibrators are the result of more than 20 years of experience in the manufacture of dry block gauges. Sensor calibration has never been easier thanks to the user-friendly touch-screen display. Enables rapid calibration test report retrieval without the need for specific software installation. The TA-650P features an internal calibration meter, a powerful internal processor that controls automatic calibrations and generates calibration reports. It is possible to connect the calibrator to metrology applications and to management and maintenance systems (CMMS), has open protocol and Ethernet interface, Wi-Fi and USB port. The equipment includes: transport bag, insert extractor, an insert of your choice, power cable, measuring cable kit, manual and calibration certificate (by the Presys laboratory).

A F.Fonseca vai organizar em Aveiro no dia 12 de dezembro formação sobre sensores industriais.   A diversidade de sensores existentes em quase todas as aplicações industriais reforça a importância que o conhecimento sobre estes equipamentos tem para os profissionais da área da automação, eletrónica e manutenção industrial.   Esta ação tem a duração de 7 horas e destina-se a profissionais das áreas da manutenção, eletrónica e automação industrial.   No final da formação os formandos identificarão os principais tipos de sensores industriais, o seu funcionamento e aplicações. Saberão também resolver as principais avarias, respetivas causas e formas de resolução.   Para mais informações aceda a http://www.ffonseca.com/pt/plano-formacao ou contacte o departamento de formação da F.Fonseca através do email formacao@ffonseca.com.

F.Fonseca presents Emparro ACCUcontrol from Murrelektronik.   The Emparro ACCUcontrol UPS module rounds out the high-performance Emparro power supply system. In the event of a power failure, it automatically switches to battery operation and prevents machine downtimes. Investing in a UPS system frequently pays for itself the first-time a stoppage is avoided.   The UPS module is available for 20A or 40A systems. Emparro ACCUcontrol can be assembled without the use of tools and is maintenance free. Because it is only 65mm wide, the 20A model needs very little space in the control cabinet.   Emparro ACCUcontrol permanently monitors the internal resistance of connected batteries. If limits are exceeded, the device gives a warning signal over an alarm contact. The battery replacement can then be scheduled for the next maintenance period. This predictive information prevents unplanned failures from happening and keeps you from having to send service technicians into the field for small jobs. Batteries perform better and they live longer in cooler temperatures. As a result, Emparro ACCUcontrol can charge batteries based on temperature. The charging voltage is adapted to the ambient temperature. This feature allows you to achieve maximum battery life, even in a high temperature environment. External lead batteries with a capacity of up to 40 Ah ensure a long-lasting bridging period.

F.Fonseca presents industrial Ethernet switch EKI-2525LI from Advantech. The EKI-2525LI is an unmanaged 5-port Ethernet switch that comes in an ultra-small palm size, making it the ideal solution for environments with limited space.   Understanding how much a future-proof, ready-to-use product means to each user in the fast-changing market, Advantech provides user the smallest Ethernet switch ideal for instant installation with minimum costs and efforts, allowing users to upgrade to an intelligent plant at ease. Compact devices such as PLCs typically have a height of only approximately 10 cm. Conventional Ethernet switches, however, are usually taller than this, resulting in a waste of space. The EKI-2525LI overcomes this and can be easily fit into a rack-mount cabinet to maximize space utilization, thus providing an easy and immediate upgrade for industrial IoT applications.

A F.Fonseca aprsenta a gravadora trafolite MGS 50 da Murrplastik. A gravação em etiquetas de trafolite/duomatt é um dos métodos de rotulagem mais utilizados na indústria e nos quadros elétricos. Esta é uma solução duradoura e resistente a ambientes extremos, é também económica e confere uma visibilidade na leitura que torna este método diferenciador dos demais sistemas de identificação. A gravadora MGS 50 da Murrplastik é um sistema de rotulagem muito flexível, fácil de manusear e de transportar. Permite a gravação em plástico com dupla camada de cor, vulgarmente conhecido como trafolite (DM/DMG), mas também em alumínio (ALU/ALM). O sistema de gravação MGS 50 utiliza um conceito baseado em plotter com uma cabeça de gravação que pode utilizar fresas de várias medidas, utilizadas para obter acabamentos diferenciados. Este sistema de gravação vem dotado de um display digital para controlo da profundidade de gravação que possui uma resolução de 0,025mm. Com a MGS 50 é possível gravar folhas de trafolite até ao tamanho máximo de 300mm por 200mm. Estas folhas de trafolite podem ser pré-cortadas à medida, com furos para fixação ou autoadesivas, com esquinas em ângulo ou arredondadas. O software para etiquetagem é gratuito e de utilização intuitiva, permitindo total autonomia na elaboração das identificações necessárias numa instalação ou quadro elétrico.

The usual F. Fonseca’s magazine with the latest news about the main industrial automation’s brands is now available, both in paper and digital format (www.ffonseca.com/downloads).   In this edition we have several novelties! The main highlight is, undoubtedly, F.Fonseca’s new brand, Techman Robot. In this edition, not only can you read articles about the collaborative robots TM5, TM12, TM14 and the series TM-M, but also about the “Techman Robot Day” event that occurred in the past September 20th and was a huge success, with almost a hundred participants.   Most of the other pages are dedicated to Sick, a market leader brand that is represented exclusively by F.Fonseca, in Portugal. The new photoelectric sensors family W16 and W26 is one of the main innovations, proving that Sick is ready for the future’s challenges, especially for applications in which many bright spots, reflections and vibrations may exist!   Intelligent control and monitoring in human-machine interfaces through Weintek Labs’ cMT Cloud HMI consoles, also earned a place of honor in this communication because in this Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) era, the connection to field equipment such as PLC’s, I/IOs, variable speed drives and other HMI, are as important as the connectivity with the higher management level, like SCADAs, MES and ERP.   Last, but not least, we invite you to take a peek at the new Mussplastik’s traffolyte recorder, in the electrical panel segment.   You can find many other brands in this edition. You may read articles dedicated to Tpl Vision, Mitsubishi Electric, Solcon, Advantech, HMS, Murrelektronik, Rittal, Wieland Electric and others.   As always, our magazine is not only about products, services and solutions, but also about our human activities. These are highlighted with some recent initiatives, such as our teambuilding activity and a lecture with the amazing Paulo Azevedo! On that day, we were inspired by thoughts like “being hard doesn’t mean being impossible”, and this message was so immersive that our Training Department decided to promote this lecture, being part of our training catalogue since then.   On September 26th, F.Fonseca will conduct the first lecture, which is going to be open to public so that everyone can have access to these thoughts and use them as catalyzers in their personal and/or professional lives. You can sign up through our website, you will not regret it! Know everything about this lecture in www.ffonseca.com/plano-formacao. 

A F.Fonseca apresenta o True Presence® - A verdadeira deteção de presença pela Steinel Professional   True Presence®: a revolução da deteção digital. É a evolução emblemática da deteção de presença e marca uma nova era na tecnologia sensorial em edifícios.   True Presence® é o 1º detetor no mundo a detetar verdadeiramente a presença humana. Seja a caminhar, de pé, sentada, a ler, a descansar ou a dormir, o True Presence® deteta sempre de forma fidedigna. É o conhecimento real digital de presença e ausência. Esta informação torna-se essencial para a gestão de edifícios existes e futuros. A tecnologia True Presence® da STEINEL baseia-se em medições extremamente sensíveis por alta frequência em todo o redor do detetor. A presença de humanos é assinalada quando são detetados padrões de respiração tridimensionais (micro movimentos das funções vitais). A distância da pessoa ao detetor assim como a direção do movimento são também registadas. Tudo isto acontece de forma tão rápida e precisa que deixa de ser necessário ajustar o tempo de luz ligada.   Soluções para melhor eficiência, melhor saúde, melhor segurança e melhor conforto:   Gestão de serviços e ocupação Que quarto está disponível, que quarto ainda está ocupado? É embaraçoso e ineficiente quando as pessoas do serviço de limpeza entram num quarto que ainda está ocupado. Os serviços de gestão conseguem saber facilmente quais os quartos que ainda têm hóspedes e os que não têm. Desta forma este serviço torna-se otimizado e muito mais rápido.   Monitorização de salas de cuidados continuados O número de pessoas idosas está a aumentar. As soluções específicas para cuidados continuados deixam o True Presence® detetar de forma fidedigna os sinais vitais das pessoas que precisam de proteção – deteta presença e ausência, assim como desvios de situações normais ou de condições problemáticas.   Criar um bom ambiente no interior dos edifícios O True Presence® Multisensor KNX analisa o ar interior e fornece essa informação para uma ótima ventilação, ar-condicionado, sombreamentos e muito mais. Cria uma climatização interior saudável e garante que a iluminação não se desliga na sala de aula durante um teste, por exemplo.    Evacuação efetiva O pior cenário: um navio cruzeiro ou um hotel precisa de ser evacuado. Como consegue garantir que ninguém fico esquecido? True Presence® consegue determinar que quartos ainda têm pessoas e os que não têm.   Pela primeira vez, a informação da “presença de humanos” tornou-se um parâmetro fiável para a gestão de edifícios. Combinando o True Presence® com a deteção de temperatura, humidade, qualidade do ar, compostos orgânicos voláteis (VOC) e luminosidade, os edifícios ficam equipados com órgãos sensoriais reais e fornecem a informação que é necessária para um verdadeiro “Edifício Inteligente”.   Versões do True Presence® Detetor True Presence® É o 1º detetor para identificar a presença humana. Deteta de forma fiável a presença e a ausência de pessoas numa área de 64m² em "True Presence®". Adicionalmente, o que anteriormente era inatingível, hoje, com 177m², foi possível triplicar a área de deteção de presença standard comparando com os detetores convencionais.     True Presence® Multisensor KNX A tecnologia True Presence® associada à medição de luminosidade, temperatura ambiente, humidade, distância radial, aproximação ou afastamento, CO₂, compostos orgânicos voláteis (VOC) e pressão atmosférica. Não perde absolutamente nada.   Multisensor Air KNX Ar de boa qualidade torna as pessoas mais ativas e mais saudáveis. Esta versão da família True Presence® concentra-se na medição de temperatura, humidade, pressão atmosférica, compostos orgânicos voláteis (VOC), CO₂ e luminosidade.   Hallway São necessários equipamentos específicos para halls e corredores. O modelo Hallway deteta a direção do movimento e se a pessoa está do lado direito ou do lado esquerdo do detetor. Tudo isto numa área de deteção de 3m de largura por 25m de comprimento.

F.Fonseca presents equipment for electrical installation safety tester MI 3155 Eurotest XC from Metrel Are you prepared for the mandatory inspection of electrical installations? The Directive 2005/36/CE and 2006/123/CE were fundamental to create the new Portuguese law no. 96/2017 entered into force in January 2018, making it necessary to update many old electrical installations and inspect them, not only due to the new law, but also due to the deterioration of their quality and safety. For this purpose F.Fonseca sells instruments from Metrel as the new model MI 3155, which allows carrying out all the required tests by the directive. MI 3155 EurotestXD is the newest flagship of Metrel’s most advanced line of multi-functional measuring instruments and is designed specifically for testing in industry. What differentiates this instrument from the rest is its ergonomic design and an intuitive user interface, encompassing a memory organizer and fully programmable auto sequences, managed through a large colour touch screen display.

A Steinel apresentou ao mercado um mundo novo onde os sentidos tomam a dianteira, sendo guiados pelos inovadores sensores da marca alemã. A sua representante em Portugal, a F.Fonseca, mostrou as últimas inovações no passado dia 05 de junho nas suas instalações, em Aveiro num evento que recebeu distribuidores parceiros da marca.   Carlos Gonçalves, CEO da F.Fonseca, deu o mote para o início da apresentação da empresa, mostrando-se feliz por ser o representante da conceituada marca alemã de sensores e indicou que o mercado está cada vez mais recetivo às novidades da Steinel. Ditou que a Steinel é uma marca de futuro e feita, continuamente, de produtos inovadores destinados ao mercado de controlo automático de iluminação. Explicou que a relação da F.Fonseca com a Steinel está cada vez mais consolidada porque a Steinel é uma marca robusta e que está continuamente a apostar em inovações e soluções que facilitem a nossa vida diária. Com esta parceria com a Steinel, a F.Fonseca ficou mais forte no suporte a projetos que são, sempre e invariavelmente, um sucesso. Poupar energia com a tecnologia de sensores inteligente é um ponto obrigatório, revelou de imediato Sven Liestman, Diretor Comercial da Steinel. Importante lembrar que em maio de 2017, a F.Fonseca divulgava, orgulhosamente que restabeleceu a parceria com a marca alemã Steinel, 12 anos depois.

F.Fonseca presents customer user interface iNet Control from Industrial Scientific Industrial Scientific’s iNet™ Control is a Customer User Interface (CUI) tool that provides insight into your gas monitoring program and allows users to configure and continuously manage their gas detection program from any mobile browser or web-enabled PC.   The iNet™ Control Dashboard is a web-based application that compiles data received during Docking Station™ and instrument transactions to ultimately help you safely manage your business. Reviewing the Dashboard on a regular basis allows you to quickly identify unsafe practices and address them. iNet Control provides unmatched visibility into the maintenance, usage and alarm data from your gas detection equipment. Following this tutorial you can familiarize yourself with the capability, function and navigation of the iNet™ Control Dashboard. The tutorial will review each functional section of this Dashboard and provides navigational tips to help you extract data that will provide greater insight into your gas monitoring program. The tutorial is narrated, self-paced and indexed to provide you with the ability to review and re-review the sections that are of greatest interest to you.

A F.Fonseca presents magnetic cylinder sensor MZCG from Sick   Extremely short cylinder sensor for pneumatic grippers and miniature cylinders. The MZCG magnetic cylinder sensor detects the piston position in pneumatic grippers and pneumatic miniature cylinders. Thanks to its very small design, the MZCG is particularly well-suited for the C-slots of very small pneumatic actuators such as are used in handling and assembly, robotics or the electronics industry. The sensor is simply inserted in the C-slot and can be quickly and safely fastened on the cylinder. The MZCG fits in a wide range of C-slots of various manufacturers due to its universal housing design. This reduces storage costs, enables flexible machine design and easier service. Specially designed for pneumatic grippers and miniature cylinders The MZCG magnetic cylinder sensor from SICK is specially designed for the detection of piston position in pneumatic grippers and miniature cylinders with C-slots, which are used in handling and assembly, robotics and the electronics industry, to name a few examples. This tiny device shows its true might anywhere space is limited.   The MZCG fits in a wide range of C-slots of the most common gripper and cylinder manufacturers due to its universal housing design. This reduces storage costs, enables flexible machine design and simplifies service.   Quick and easy mounting, minimal space requirements Thanks to the universal construction, the MZCG can be easily inserted into the C-slot from above. The new fixing concept with a non-detachable screw ensures quick and secure fixing in C-slots. A housing of only 12.2 mm and a 90° rotated radial cable connection allows flexible mounting if space is tight. In spite of the small construction, the sensor ensures maximum functionality at minimum weight.   The fields of applications for this sensor are  open-close position detection in pneumatic grippers;  end position detection in pneumatic miniature cylinders for electronics, handling and assembly (e.g. small part assembly), robotics and packaging industries.

Always aware of market trends and high tech solutions, at F.Fonseca we recognize that it was crucial to add to our portfolio of traditional robots the collaborative side, knowing that one would not replace the other. Collaborative robots are suitable for different applications, this being the diversity we want to demonstrate and we feel technically and commercially prepared to better advise our Clients. After a careful evaluation of the functionalities and quality requirements, which have always governed us, we have selected Techman Robot - a brand of collaborative robots that we trust and with confidence based on three fundamental points: intelligence, simplicity and security! Techman Robot thinks, creates and produces collaborative robots equipped with a unique vision system being the first collaborative robots in the world with integrated artificial vision!   We invite you to be part of this reality! On September 20, you will learn about the potentialities and different applications of these collaborative robots, the so-called cobots. Understand better when and how this new technology can be used in human-machine collaboration, demarcating itself from a confusing, dangerous and stressful work environment, with results at the level of efficiency and production much more competitive, always in collaboration with its operator !   Sign up by September 14 at www.ffonseca.com/tmrobotday

F.Fonseca presents Steinel's DualTech presence detector The best of both worlds combined into a single detector. The DualTech ultrasonic presence detector is ideal for offices, meeting rooms and classrooms. With 36m2 of presence detection, ultrasonic technology ensures reliable detection, even behind objects and regardless of temperature, with additional detection capability using infrared technology. Offices, meeting rooms and classrooms have space-specific features that do not facilitate efficient lighting control. This is why Steinel has developed an innovative 360º and 36m2 presence detection detector using the best components of two leading technologies. In this way, the DualTech also detects movements even without visual contact with the sensor. Infrared technology adds even more detection capabilities to the solution, giving it maximum reliability.

F.Fonseca presents Steinel's largest range of KNX detectors in the world   The language of technical management of buildings is the KNX. There are already millions and millions of successful installations worldwide. With the largest range of detectors in the world, Steinel is the most important sensor supplier for the KNX system. Our detection technologies are used in many variants of high performance detectors. You will always find Steinel solutions as the right product for any application.   The detection technologies of this range of detectors go through the infrared, high-frequency, ultrasound and camera sensors, presenting several variants for interior or exterior; flush mounting; for installation in wall or ceiling and last of round or square format.

F.Fonseca will organize a new edition of Pneumatics II training in Aveiro on September 21, 22 and 29.   Using traineeships at the Technical Training Center of Renault Cacia, trainees will have the opportunity, among other things, to assemble and regulate electro-pneumatic circuits, detect and repair faults following the pneumatic scheme, all of this in compliance with the applicable safety regulations.   This action lasts 24 hours and is intended for maintenance managers and technicians, production operators, designers and all those interested in pneumatics.   For more information go to https://www.ffonseca.com/pt/form-pneumatica-ii or contact the training department of F.Fonseca by email formacao@ffonseca.com

F.Fonseca presents Sick's new family of intelligent sensors W16 and W26.   The new family of intelligent sensors W16 and W26 love challenges, especially those where there are many bright spots, many reflections and many vibrations. Especially bright, uneven, perforated and transparent objects are reliably detected thanks to the new Twineye, LineSpot, ClearSense and OptoFilter technologies. They are sensors that have the perfect perception of what they have to detect and are not left unaffected by unwanted reflections.   These sensors also communicate: in addition to communicating via IO-Link or Bluetooth, its innovative concept, the use of blue LEDs to give feedback, allows the user to simply adjust the sensor to the task in a matter of seconds. cause. It is also possible to access the sensor parameters from any mobile device and through Bluetooth technology, in order to optimize its performance with just a few clicks. Technologies: Twineye, LineSpot, ClearSense and OptoFilter; Blue Pilot: aid in optical alignment, detection range adjustment through Teach-Turn adjustment with optical range indicator or via IO-Link; Pinpoint Led; Intelligent sensor: enhanced detection, IO-Link, diagnostics, intelligent tasks; Versions with communication through Bluetooth technology.