F.Fonseca presents safety switch with magnetic locking MLP1 - Sick The MLP1 is a transponder safety switch with magnetic locking which ensures reliable process protection for partially or fully automated production systems. It works with non-contact actuators and is used to monitor movable physical guards. Thanks to reliable door monitoring (Performance Level e), the MLP1 ensures a high level of safety of machine systems without overrun movement, preventing unauthorized access and therefore unplanned process interruption. The safety switch featuring a magnetic locking function is the efficient solution for applications that require process protection in addition to the safety function. The transponder safety switch uses self-monitored semiconductor outputs to guarantee maximum safety for door monitoring. What’s more, a strong electromagnet ensures that the maintenance door stays closed and the production process is not interrupted. The combination of these two low-wear technologies provides high door offset tolerance and increases the availability of the machine. The innovative mounting concept and flat actuator enable optimum integration into the machine design.

F.Fonseca presents Intelligent control and monitoring with Weintek cMT panels   In the era of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), connections to field devices, PLCs, IOs, speed drives, other HMIs, are as important as top-level connectivity management such as SCADAs, MES, ERP. Advancing this path of the future, Weintek developed the cMT family.   This family, in addition to the connectivity with more than 300 protocols of brands of PLCs of the market, also allows the interconnection with the IT systems. This family of products has the ability to connect to a Wi-Fi network and function as a server, to create a wireless solution where we can access the displays, information, alarms and all events in real time on a tablet or remote PC via cMT Viewer.   Some of the family's solutions also include advanced IoT functionality, integrating the MQTT protocol and supporting OPC UA for all platforms (Linux, Windows, Mac, iOS and Android).   As a final note, note that this family in the future will come equipped with the ability to programming in CodeSys.  

F.Fonseca presents modular panel industrial PC TPC-5172T – Advantech With the arrival of Industry 4.0 and the resulting shift in market demands, a rapid time-to-market and customer responsiveness have become key concerns for the manufacturing industry. The innovative modular design of Advantech’s latest TPC and UNO series products offers increased flexibility and updatability that allows manufacturers to more promptly respond to market demands and reduce operating costs. This modularization also enables cost-effective equipment upgrades for truly future-proof infrastructure.   The TPC-5000 is the first modularized model of Advantech’s control panel products with 15”, 17” or 21.5” available. The modularized design ensures flexible expansion and configuration, as well as easy maintenance and upgrades. To withstand a wide-range of environments, the system also features an IP66-rated front panel for water and dust resistance, a glass panel with 7H surface harness that supports projected capacitive or 5-wire resistive touch control, and a robust system enclosure with die-cast aluminum alloy front bezel. Additionally, the TPC-5172 panel module can be fitted with an optional Wi-Fi/NFC module to enhance wireless communication.

F.Fonseca presents vision sensor 3D TriSpector1000 – Sick Intuitive 3D inspection. The TriSpector1000 is a stand-alone configurable sensor for cost-efficient 3D inspections. No matter what the shape, color or orientation of the product, the sensor is up to the challenge.   Now content, completeness and emptiness can be verified in all dimensions. It is perfectly suited for solving quality control applications in the consumer goods and packaging industry. Thanks to its intuitive user interface, the Sick vision sensor TriSpector1000  ensures easy commissioning and operation. Even quick device replacement is easy with guaranteed field of view and re-use of saved settings.  

F.Fonseca presents new possibilities for HMS industrial wireless solutions   HMS features a new and updated version of the popular Anybus Wireless Bridge. The Anybus Wireless Bridge II supports reliable wireless communications, up to 400 meters and can communicate via Bluetooth or WLAN. It is ideal for replacing Ethernet cabling in locations that are difficult to access, dangerous or where it is impossible to install.   Replacing the cable or access point With the implementation of Anybus Wireless Bridge II, automation engineers are able to achieve new and smarter infrastructures for their networks. Frequently used as an Ethernet cable replacement (like point-to-point communication), the Wireless Bridge II can also be used as an access point for several WLAN / Bluetooth nodes such as smartphones or tablets. In this process we achieved great savings thanks to reduced use of Ethernet cabling.   What's new? The new Anybus Wireless Bridge II supports greater range in the wireless network (400 meters) and has included in its construction an even more powerful wireless antenna. The Wireless Bridge II is easy to set up, either by buttons or through the new integrated web interface.   Network Troubleshooting for System Integrators By connecting industrial devices and networks over a wireless connection, the Anybus Wireless Bridge II makes life easier for system integrators and automation engineers who sometimes need to create connections through high-risk areas, difficult access or mobile installations where cables are not desirable. Anybus Wireless Bridge II is a proven solution for establishing communications in the most common industrial networks such as PROFINET, EtherNet / IP, BACnet / IP and Modbus TCP, providing users with robust, maintenance-free wireless connectivity.   This gateway is suitable for application in all industries.  

F.Fonseca presents TM5 and TM12 collaborative robots from Techman Robot   The TM5 and TM12 collaborative robots from Techman Robot have simple programming, innovative and integrated vision capabilities, as well as the latest security features, all contributing to rapid deployment and a wide variety of applications.   The Robots from TM Robot are characterized by their 3 Ss: Smart, Simple, Safe! Intelligent for integrating a vision system that seamlessly combines hardware and software; because they already have many standard viewing functions, including bar code reading and color identification; because in 5 minutes it is possible to implement a task as complex as a Pick & Place.   Simple to have a revolutionary user interface, with a fully graphical HMI based on flow diagrams; because we can use our hand, only 1 if necessary, to guide the robots and define the points of the programs and the tasks of vision; because the ease of implementation is unparalleled, reducing the time to production and saving on the total cost of automation.   Safe to meet ISO-10218-1 and ISO / TS 15066 safety requirements for collaboration between robots and humans for collaborative robots, allowing robots to be programmed with speed and force limits; because security is a priority, being achieved through hardware, software and operational design studied to the smallest detail; for its ergonomic design, the TM robots are physically designed to be safe for their surroundings, soft lids and the absence of sharp edges are all part of the collaborative experience.

Os nossos formandos são a nossa prioridade! Todo o nosso trabalho é orientado única e exclusiva­mente para a satisfação das organizações que nos confiam o desenvolvimento pessoal e profissional dos seus colaboradores. É grande a responsabilidade de formar e ensinar. O que fazemos pode e deve ter um impacto positivo na produtividade e rentabilidade de profissionais e empresas. As constantes melhorias que implementamos nas ações que promovemos, os novos parceiros que procu­ramos e os novos meios pedagógicos que adquirimos reforçam esse compromisso. Prova disso o número de novas ações que promovemos relativamente a 2017. São quase 40% do novo catálogo formação 2018, comprovando a irrequietude e vitalidade que tanto nos caraterizam. Este trabalho é fruto de muito envolvimento e grande dedicação de todos os que integram a nossa equipa, colaboradores da F.Fonseca e parceiros externos, mas resulta também da essencial colaboração dos nossos formandos e suas organizações que continuamente nos transmitem as suas necessidades e expectativas. A todos o nosso muito obrigado! Peça o seu catálogo gratuitamente através do email formacao@ffonseca.com ou faça o download da versão digital.      

F.Fonseca presents non-contact safety sensors STR 1 - Sick A wealth of experience opens up a new dimension for safety switches: The STR 1 is the new star of the switching universe! Traveling to a new galaxy demands thorough preparation and extensive planning. The objective has been set: To discover a transponder safety switch with exceptional performance. The equipment is on board: Over 50 years of experience in the field of safety sensors, an established product range backed up by a worldwide service network, and Sick’s quality guarantee as a market leader. The result: the STR1. Mission accomplished! The Sick´s STR 1 transponder safety switch has monitored semiconductor outputs (OSSDs) and can be safely connected either individually or in series. It can be used for applications where a high level of manipulation protection is required. The STR 1 is available with three codes. Universally coded sensors accept all actuators. An actuator must be taught into both the uniquely coded and permanently coded variants; this is the only actuator that the STR 1 then accepts. The sensor has three active sensor surfaces. The actuator comes in three different sizes. This allows the STR 1 to offer maximum mounting flexibility.

F.Fonseca presents compact controller diraTRON - Jumo The diraTRON is the newest compact universal controller family from Jumo. With 5 DIN formats, controls temperature, pressure and other process variables.   The diraTRON are characterized by a simple, clearly structured operation, supported with texts. Process values are represented by two 18-segment LCD displays. The types 702112, 702113 and 702114 are additionally equipped with a pixel matrix LCD display for displaying text. In addition, all devices have individual display elements for the switch positions of the outputs as well as for manual mode, ramp function and timer. The devices are operated using a membrane keyboard with four buttons and can be used under harsh environmental influences thanks to the high IP65 protection type. Depending on the hardware design, the devices can be used as two-state controllers, three-state controllers, three-step controllers, or continuous controllers. The basic type includes auto tuning, a ramp function, a program controller, manual mode, limit value monitoring functions, digital control signals, extensive timer functions and a service counter. A math and logic function is also available as an option. Furthermore, the user has the option to create his own application using structured text (ST code). The devices can be conveniently configured using a PC with the help of the setup program (incl. program editor and ST editor). No separate voltage supply is required when configuring via the USB interface (USB-powered).

F.Fonseca presents remote access - configure machines and PLCs remotely - Netbiter® - HMS With a Netbiter communication gateway connected to your PLC or machine, you can do programming or debugging from any location.   Just like being on site! Netbiter Remote Access Mode allows you to open up a secure connection to remote machinery and configure or operate it from any location. You use your standard software applications such as TIA Portal for Siemens applications or RSLogix for Rockwell applications. The effects? Fewer maintenance visits, better control and improved service to your customers. Solid security Security together with usability are the two main traits of Netbiter Remote Access. Data is encrypted both to and from Netbiter Argos and you can also choose a two-step verification method (you log in with a password and also get an SMS to verify your identity). This ensures secure data connection to your remote equipment. How it works On your office computer, you run the Netbiter QuickConnect software and a secure tunnel is created to the Netbiter EC300 which is connected to the remote PLC or machine. You can then simply open your regular configuration software (such as RSLogix or TIA Portal) and configure or debug just as if you were on site. The connection is set up via the Netbiter Argos data center in the cloud. You set up the connection in a matter of minutes after you have connected your Netbiter gateway.

F.Fonseca presents compressed air leak detection Leakshooter LKS1000 - Synergys Technologies Hear, See, Measure, Shoot and Record with Leakshooter LKS1000. The Leakshooter LKS1000 has been designed to show you in real time on a visible scene the location of gas/air leaks with visual dynamic real-time target. The dynamic target will change in size and colour according to the severity of the leak, from yellow to red, dB RMS and MAX values are continuously measured and displayed on a colour and digital bar graph. There is the possibility to take up to 1000 scene pictures, store them and download to PC. Compressed air (and other gas) are at same time a very large cost to a company's budget each year. It is therefore imperative and sensitive to continuously inspect the company's air, vacuum or gas installations. A leakage test may prevent from more severe and costly problems.

F.Fonseca presents a new generation of Murrplastik cable drag chain system  A new generation, the sturdiness of ever! In industry, in cable drag chain system applications, Murrplastik has always been established as a benchmark in the definition of quality standards, namely ease of assembly and maintenance, as well as robustness and durability. The wide range of products allows solutions with internal widths from 6 to 546mm.   The experience gained over the last 30 years and the constant sharing of information with the industry have helped to develop innovative products and to extend solutions and product ranges. The contribution of manufacturers of machines and installers was decisive in the development of this new generation of cable drag chain system. The whole experience was put into these new series. The easy and versatile mounting is maintained together with robustness, extremely quiet work combined with high stability and long cable life, in addition to the many fastening options. The ease of placement and removal of lids has always been a distinguishing feature. The procedure for fixing the lids can even be done without tools, quickly and with very little effort. The cable tension relief fittings are easily applied to the terminals which in turn allow you to attach to different angles: above, below and below.   New series of cable drag chain system. To help design and choose the best solution, Murrplastik offers the Chainbuilder 2.0 platform. This allows simple online configuration for any Murrplastik cable gutter. It has a user-friendly interface in sequence, with an intuitive selection of accessories and materials. The end result is a detailed listing of the required material that is generated automatically and the availability of the 3D-CAD models. Made of plastic or aluminum.   This new generation of Murrplastik cable drag chain system is suitable for application in all industries.

Techman Robot was a winner of this year’s iF DESIGN AWARD, a world-renowned design prize. The winning product, TM5, won in the discipline product, in the industry category. Each year, the world’s oldest independent design organization, Hannover-based iF International Forum Design GmbH, organizes the iF DESIGN AWARD.   TM5 won over the 63-member jury, made up of independent experts from all over the world, with its smart, simple, safe features. The competition was intense: over 6,400 entries were submitted from 54 countries in hopes of receiving the seal of quality.   More information about TM5 can be found in the “Design Excellence” section of the iF WORLD DESIGN GUIDE   About Techman Robot TM5 is the world first collaborative robot with built-in vision system and perfectly integrates hands, eyes and brains into one system, which impressively improve the easiness of using industrial robots and remarkably reduce the cost and deployment time. Smart: With our powerful built-in vision system, TM5 can see, think and work unitedly and smartly like human. Simple: Users can use hand-guiding function to teach robot every pose and point in the task. All-graphic flow chart based HMI allows people to use robots as simple as smart phones. Safe: TM5 complies with the ISO 10218 human-robot safety requirement. More information about TM5   About the iF DESIGN AWARD For 65 years, the iF DESIGN AWARD has been recognized as an arbiter of quality for exceptional design. The iF label is renowned worldwide for outstanding design services, and the iF DESIGN AWARD is one of the most important design prizes in the world. Submissions are awarded in the following disciplines: Product, Packaging, Communication and Service Design/UX, Architecture and Interior Architecture as well as Professional Concept. All awarded entries are featured on the iF WORLD DESIGN GUIDE, in the iF design app and are displayed at the iF design exhibition Hamburg.  

Techman Robot and F.Fonseca Partnership to Explore the Market in Portugal and Accelerate New Opportunities in Automation.   F.Fonseca has obtained the rights for the distribution for Portugal of the TM Cobots from Techman Robot. This Taiwanese manufacturer develops and produces cobots which are equipped with integrated vision as standard. Cobots are relatively inexpensive, can be utilised in a plug & produce manner, feature user-friendly programming and can be used without safety provisions. As a result, cobots can work both next to people as well as with people. Cobots are increasingly being integrated in assembly lines, for machine loading and other applications. The TM 5 cobots are the first cobots which are equipped with integrated vision as standard and as a result differentiate themselves in this market from other manufacturers. With this “Smart” function, the Techman cobots are able to recognize patterns and colors, locate objects, read barcodes, etc. This makes the Techman cobots highly suitable for the performance of precise tasks within a high-mix, low-volume environment. F.Fonseca will sell the TM5 cobots to integrators and automation companies in Portugal. For this, support facilities will be set up at the head office of F.Fonseca in Aveiro for inventory, demonstrations, (online) training and service. Techman Robot has a strong parent company and invests a large portion of its turnover in R&D. Since the introduction of the first TM cobots, the manufacturer has experienced a doubling of the annual sales of these units. Techman Robot has selected F.Fonseca as a distributor on the basis of an extensive orientation and selection process. So far, the product portfolio includes two models, the TM5-700 that features a range of 700 mm and can carry a load of 6 kg and the lighter TM5-900, which can handle a maximum load of 4 kg with a range of 900 mm.

F.Fonseca presents Robot horizontal type SCARA from Mitsubishi Electric The Mitsubishi RH-F series features the latest 4-axis SCARA robots, perfect for a wide range of industrial applications.   High speed and high precision are only achieved with a highly rigid arm and the latest servo control technology. RH-F Robots are prepared for a wide range of production facilities in the food and pharmaceutical industry as well as the most demanding high-speed operations for high-precision assembly applications.

F.Fonseca will organize in Aveiro on April 13, 14 and 21 a new edition of the oil-hydraulic practice training.   Using traineeships at the Technical Training Center of Renault Cacia, trainees will have the opportunity to, among other things, design hydraulic cylinders, develop hydraulic circuits and identify and diagnose type malfunctions.   This action lasts 24 hours and is intended for maintenance managers and technicians, operators of machines with oil-hydraulic drive and technicians in complementary areas (electricity, mechanics and pneumatics).   For more information go to https://www.ffonseca.com/pt/form-oleo-hidraulica-i or contact the training department of F.Fonseca by email formacao@ffonseca.com.

F Fonseca has partnered with the Mira Red Cross Delegation in collaboration with the Parish Council of Praia de Mira and donated 56 heaters valued at a total value of € 10,755.86. These goods belonging to F.Fonseca inventory were granted as a free gift, as social support, to families in need especially in the geographical area of ​​the parish and on the other hand have served to improve the conditions of some spaces of local associations and of the entities themselves. The goods were delivered at the facilities of F. Fonseca in Esgueira, Francisco Reigota, President of the Parish Council of Praia de Mira and João José Toito, President of the Parish Assembly of Praia de Mira, which in turn, in partnership with Delegation of the Red Cross of Mira have forwarded the goods to the recipients. In the framework of this partnership, all those involved recognize that these attitudes make a difference, actually improving the living conditions of some families. In this way, Fonseca maintains the promise of being attentive to the problems of society with more social support and its President, Mário Martins da Silva continues to demonstrate his sensitivity and humanism. This is another good example that there are many ways to improve society and that helping makes us, no doubt, happier! F.Fonseca is entitled as a smile company and in this case managed to be brighter with the smiles of the Red Cross Delegation of Mira and the Parish Council of Praia de Mira. Help, a little gesture can make all the difference.

Solidarity campaign - 1 questionnaire = € 5   In the context of conducting the annual customer satisfaction questionnaire, F.Fonseca maintained the initiative carried out in 2016 for each questionnaire received within the deadline stipulated, it will be reverted € 5 to support Aveiro Red Cross.   F.Fonseca customers showed again great openness and receptivity, and the final result was quite similar to the previous year, a real success! Once again, our sincere thanks to our customers, making possible the materialization of this action, translated in a total of 655€.   The delivery of the solidarity check was symbolized, this time, at F.Fonseca facilities, on  2018 January 11th, in the presence of the President of the Red Cross Institution, Mário Martins da Silva and Carlos Gonçalves, F.Fonseca CEO, which reinforced the word given in the previous year and again showed great openness to continue embracing this kind of social initiatives that directly support our community.   This year we invited Mr. Mario, to get to know F.Fonseca installations, so that him can also perceive a little better our reality, initiatives and the company faces. As usual, Mr. Mario thankfulness was very felt, since it remains a difficult reality that the Red Cross crosses, where all direct donations are a "breath of oxygen" that in a way allow to meet the most pressing needs.   Helping makes us feel good, makes us feel happier! And F.Fonseca is entitled as a smile company! We encourage you to help, sensitize your company to do it, even the smallest gesture can make all the difference.

F.Fonseca presents CC-Link IE Field Network Basic - Mitsubishi Electric A Mitsubishi Electric está a lançar novos produtos compatíveis com a nova rede, baseada em Ethernet, o CC-Link IE Field Network Basic. Esta rede permite alavancar novas soluções ao nível de produção de uma fábrica. Dispositivos e equipamentos para sistemas de pequena escala estão a tornar-se mais acessíveis e a nova rede CC-Link IE Field Network Basic vem permitir uma integração mais fácil em redes Ethernet. Esta rede não necessita de hardware dedicado (ASIC), sendo uma rede em que o protocolo suporta comunicações cíclicas baseadas em software, permitindo assim reduzir os custos de implementação para os integradores. A rede CC-Link IE Field Network Basic usa a tecnologia de Ethernet padrão, suportando protocolo TCP / IP para as comunicações (como HTTP, FTP). Baseada em SLMP (Seamless Message Protocol), os fluxos de dados são transparentes entre o nível do sensor e o nível do controlo, melhorando o desempenho dos sistemas numa fábrica. Todas as famílias de PLCs, variadores, consolas, servos, robôs e módulos de entradas e saídas remotas passarão a ter integrado o protocolo CC-Link IE Field Network Basic sempre que tenham uma porta Ethernet disponível. Neste momento os PLCs FX5, serie L, serie iQ-R (com porta integrada) suportam esta rede como estações master. Os variadores da serie FR-A800E e FR-F800E (com porta integrada) e as consolas GT25/27 (com porta integrada) podem ser estações slave na rede CC-Link IE Field Network Basic.

F.Fonseca presents Contrast sensors KTS E KTX from Sick Where most of the contrast sensors reach their limits, the KTS and KTX offer more applications, more areas of use, more flexibility.    They incorporate more than just the reliability and availability of contrast sensors from the market and technology leader: TwinEye-Technology®, multifunctional display, integrated job memory and the combination of contrast and color sensor technology.   The benefits of these sensors are numerous, highlighting the TwinEye-Technology for better performance on glossy or jittering materials - less machine downtime and more process stability. Excellent contrast resolution and a large dynamic range for good performance on complex materials and Integrated color mode - stable detection even with complex color differences. The job storage in sensor - flexible process design and format change and the diagnostics and visualization as well as easy format change via IO-Link are also strong points to underline.   The KTS E KTX contrast sensors are suitable for various applications like print mark detection for controlling the cutting process, print control in the printing industry, color control and all applications in which contrast is a distinguishing feature.

F.Fonseca presents Vision sensor Inspector P65x from Sick   Programmable. Top performer. Long-range. Sick offers a broad portfolio of vision products ranging from easy-to-use configurable sensors and programmable flexible cameras to high-speed streaming cameras to meet the toughest of requirements. Programmable cameras facilitate high flexibility and work independently without a PC. They have integrated image processing and deliver results as output.   The InspectorP65x is an industrial programmable 2D camera for long-range and high-resolution vision tasks. Boasting image resolutions of 2-4 megapixels, an IP 65 housing and a flexible high-end optical design, it is perfectly equipped to meet demanding automation environments. The application software is fully flexible thanks to the Sick AppSpace development environment, powered by the world-class HALCON vision library.   These vision sensor is suitable for many industrial applications like automotive, electronics, tire and logistics.

F.Fonseca presents frequency inverter FR-A800-E/FR-F800 from Mitsubishi Electric Mitsubishi Electric is set to launch the latest addition to its FR-A800 and FR-F800 inverter drives in Europe this year. It is based on its FR-A800 and FR-F800 series variable speed drives with an integrated web server and 100Mbit Ethernet TCP/IP connectivity as standard. Ethernet connectivity as standard considerably lowers the cost of connecting this variable speed drive into an Ethernet TCP/IP environment. Engineers can use the Mitsubishi Electric FR-Configurator2 software to search the network from a single location and easily identify connected FR-A800 and FR-F800 models. Direct Ethernet connection not only eliminates the cost of option cards, but also makes the set-up, monitoring and adjustment of parameters on an FR-A800-E more convenient. Extending the FR-A800 and FR-F800 inverter series networking capability with on-board Ethernet as standard greatly increases the flexibility of the drive, as well as making connection to parallel networks simple. For example, users could select a dedicated industrial network protocol card to connect the drive into a wider automation network, and use the additional on-board Ethernet port for remote access or to link the drive to another device, such as a PC for quality control functions. Completing the almost universal connectivity options, compatibility with the latest 100Mb CC‑Link IE Field option is standard as well, in addition to the higher-level Gigabit variants. The drive will also be launched with a dedicated App suitable for use with mobile devices including iPhones and iPads. The App will provide a wide range of control and monitoring options, from simple incremental forwards and backwards motor control - through to managing alarms and operating parameters remotely. The convenience this provides will be attractive for system builders, maintenance providers and end users while they are on the move, either on or off site. The FR-A800 and FR-F800 from Mitsubishi Electric are suitable to de applied in all industries.