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.

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.

Campanha Solidária de recolha de alimentos 26 de novembro a 14 de dezembro de 2018. Mais um ano, mais uma campanha solidária de Natal! Desta vez, a F.Fonseca quer proporcionar “Um Natal em todas as mesas”, ou pelo menos em mais do que seria de esperar. Através de uma Recolha de Alimentos, queremos ajudar duas instituições a passar esta quadra festiva de barriguinha cheia: “Florinhas do Vouga” e “Obra da Criança”. Até 14 de Dezembro, encontramo-nos de portas abertas a qualquer pessoa que nos queira ajudar a ajudar, sejam fornecedores, clientes, parceiros, colaboradores, familiares, amigos ou simplesmente uma pessoa de bom coração! A instituição “Florinhas do Vouga” esforça-se por apoiar mensalmente cerca de 200 famílias com géneros alimentares, vestuário e outras questões essenciais ao bem-estar humano. Garante refeições diárias na cantina social e também através de uma carrinha que estaciona em pontos estratégicos de Aveiro, de forma a levar refeições quentes aos Sem-abrigo. São estas iniciativas e tantas outras que fazem desta instituição um exemplo! A “Obra da Criança” é constituída por casas “tipo familiar”, destinadas a acolher, em regime de internamento, crianças/jovens dos 2 aos 18 anos de idade, que se encontrem em situação de risco social. Chegam à Instituição crianças órfãs, abandonadas e crianças oriundas de famílias em condição socioeconómica muito precária. Esta associação garante que os seus jovens satisfaçam todas as necessidades básicas e ainda que tenham acesso a uma boa formação, com vista num futuro melhor. Pretendemos sensibilizar toda a comunidade envolvente para esta causa. É uma realidade que muitas vezes nos passa ao lado, mas que merece a nossa maior atenção. Participar é fácil! Basta selecionar os alimentos que quer doar e entregar nas nossas instalações, em Aveiro. Caso seja de longe, não se preocupe! Podemos agendar a recolha nas vossas instalações ou então, caso não seja possível, pode enviar-nos por transportadora. Nós tratamos do resto! Contamos consigo! A F.Fonseca deseja-lhe Feliz Natal e um excelente 2019!

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.  

The Sick´s 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.

The F.Fonseca magazine, with the latest innovations from leading industrial automation brands, is already available in paper and online versions at  www.ffonseca.com/downloads. In this edition the novelties are numerous. The main highlight is undoubtedly the new brand of F.Fonseca, the Techman Robot. In this edition, you will not only be able to read articles about the TM5, TM12, TM14 and TM-M collaborative robots, but also about the "Techman Robot Day" event that took place on September 20 and accomplish almost  hundred participants. Most of the other pages are dedicated to Sick, a market reference and exclusive F.Fonseca brand.   The new family of photoelectric sensors W16 and W26 is one of the innovations highlighted and proves that it is prepared for the challenges of the future, especially for applications where there may be many bright spots, many reflections and many vibrations. Intelligent control and monitoring of Man-Machine interfaces with Weintek Labs cMT Cloud HMI consoles also gain a prominent place in this communication, since in the era of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) links to field equipment, PLCs, I / Os, variable speed drives and other HMI, are as important as connectivity with the top management level, such as SCADAs, MES, ERP. Last but not least, the Murrplastik Trapholite recorder in the electric panel segment is the featured product. But many other brands are covered in this edition as Tpl Vision, Mitsubishi Electric, Solcon, Advantech, HMS, Murrelektronik, Rittal, Wieland Electric, among others.   As always this magazine is not only about products communication, services and solutions, but also regarding the human activities of F.Fonseca. These are highlighted with some of the recently promoted initiatives, like teambuilding activity and the talk with the incredible Paulo Azevedo! On that day we were reinforced by the message that "being difficult does not mean being impossible" and this message was so impacting that our training department decided to divulge it externally, becoming now part of F.Fonseca's training offer. On October 26th, the first public lecture will be held at F.Fonseca, so that everyone can access messages with this level of impact and, as a result, serve as a catalyst in personal and / or professional of each one. Sign up for the F.Fonseca website and you will not regret it.

The RV-F series presente a highly dynamic 6-axis articulated robot with a high degree of quality and reliability. The double arm structure not only provides an advantage in terms of freedom of movement, but also more stability and versatility. Depending on the model, the robots are prepared to withstand loads of 2 to 70 kilograms and working distances of 504 to 2055 millimeters. Working in confined spaces, and installed in the wall or ceiling, is no problem for the RV-F series. Cycle times of 0.32 seconds, increase the productivity of the manufacturing process and allow the use in high-speed systems. All systems up to 20 kg have the same controller, the compact CR750. All systems have integrated Ethernet communications, USB, and option axis cards as well as manual inputs / outputs.    

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.

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.

Always attentive to market trends and high tech technologies, F.Fonseca recognizes that it is crucial to add its portfolio of traditional robots with its collaborative side, knowing that one would not replace the other. Collaborative robots are suitable for different applications, this being the diversity they want to demonstrate and that they feel, technically and commercially, prepared to better advise their clients.   After a careful evaluation of the functionalities and quality requirements, which has always governed F.Fonseca, they have selected Techman Robot - a brand of collaborative robots they trust and with evidence 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!   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.

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.

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.

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.