47 www.drivesncontrols.com January 2026 NEW PRODUCTS n Fortress Safety claims it is the first interlock manufacturer to obtain IO-Link Safety conformance certification, as well as functional safety certification, from TÜV SÜD. The company has integrated IOLink Safety into its tGard range of interlocks and control stations, offering a new level of flexibility in safety data communication and connectivity. The interlocks ensure high levels of safety, while simplifying system design, installation and maintenance. IO-Link is a standardised, pointto-point communications protocol that connects sensors and actuators to control systems. IO-Link Safety adds a safety communication layer. Incorporating this into the tGard family cuts cabling and installation costs, with a single M12 connector being used for both data and power. Access to real-time data and device information improves data availability and accuracy. And downtime is reduced by using a plug-and-play function that allows replacement devices to be recognised immediately. Fortress Interlocks https://fortress-safety.com ifm has announced a range of robust failsafe inductive sensors for the food and beverage industry. It claims that it is the only supplier to offer failsafe inductive sensors in a full-metal design, ensuring safety even in environments with constant moisture, and temperatures from –25°C to 100°C. The sensors are suitable for safety-critical uses, such as being installed on service lids to prevent processes from starting until the lids have been closed securely, thus protecting both personnel and machinery. The devices are also suitable for valves and valve manifolds, and can withstand frequent cleaning and continuous exposure to moisture. The sensors have stainlesssteel sleeves that provide good resistance to extreme temperatures, intensive cleaning, and challenging industrial environments. They are TÜVcertified to SIL 2 / PLd. ifm electronic www.ifm.com/gb/en Industrial network monitor detects issues before they cause problems IO-Link safety interlock is ‘first’ with TÜV SÜD certification Leuze has announced a range of switching laser scanners for object detection, collision protection, and load-position monitoring in dynamic industrial environments. The ROD 100 devices detect one or more objects. They can also be used for collision protection on AGVs, thus complementing Leuze’s ROD 300 contour measurement devices, and ROD 500 AGV navigation products. The IP67-protected scanners have a scanning frequency of 80Hz with an angular resolution of 0.2 degrees, allowing high traverse and transport speeds. The high switching frequency also ensures reliable detection of objects on conveyor lines. Three independent outputs allow multiple presence checks at the same time. Detection ranges are set using 16 switchable configurations and can adapt to different object sizes. The scanners monitor their viewing windows continuously to detect build-ups of dirt. If a threshold is exceeded, a maintenance message is sent automatically. Leuze www.leuze.com Puls has announced a range of DIN-rail power supplies that it says are the first to offer active load sharing in parallel operation. This allows high-power systems to be implemented using fanless power supplies. The precise control of the 960W Planet supplies balances the load between supplies, ensuring even thermal distribution and thus system reliability. The single- and three-phase supplies have an efficiency of 97%, cutting energy losses and heat generation, and helping to reduce operating costs and CO2 emissions. The three-phase version is 79mm wide. For applications with dynamic loads – such as motor controls in robots and logistics – the supplies offer Dynamic BonusPower, which adapts automatically to the application’s demands. With this technology, the three-phase TP960 can provide power reserves between 120% (continuous) and 200% (for 12 seconds), enabling reliable acceleration without having to oversize the supplies. The supplies have an MTBF of up to 325,000 hours and a minimum service life of 100,000 hours. Convection cooling allows continuous operation without a fan. Puls www.pulspower.com/uk HMS has announced an industrial Ethernet monitoring system with predictive diagnostics and multi-protocol support, that helps OT teams to detect and resolve issues before they cause downtime. The Anybus Atlas2 Plus monitor supports protocols including Profinet and EtherNet/IP and allows network engineers to deliver topology maps and dynamic network displays. HMS says that the device will transform network monitoring by identifying issues before they occur. By cutting unplanned downtime, and speeding up troubleshooting, it will help OT teams to work efficiently. To complement the monitor, HMS offers training on how to manage and optimise networks, without needing protocol expertise. HMS Industrial Networks 01926 405599 www.hms-networks.com Failsafe inductive sensors are ‘the only ones with metal cases’ Laser scanners can detect objects on conveyor lines DIN-rail power supplies are first with active load sharing
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