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• Carnival train promotes dental health with the help of AutomationDirect controls
• Proximity sensors and Ziplink modules eliminate 168 termination points in automated test and assembly systems

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Application: Carnival train promotes dental health with the help of AutomationDirect controls

Products used: Junction box, contactors, pushbuttons, and terminal strip

Description: I used an AutomationDirect junction box, pushbuttons, contactors, and terminal strips to build a remote control station for a 1950's carnival train. The train is used by a children’s dentist for promotions at special events. I assembled the control station using an AutomationDirect junction box. The control station starts and stops the train. I also installed some extra controls to allow for auxiliary lighting and installed a keyed switch that allows the station to be locked out so that when left unattended know one can start it.

Submitted by:
Brian Adler
Adler Electric

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Application: Proximity sensors and Ziplink modules eliminate 168 termination points in automated test and assembly systems

Products used: Proximity sensors, connector modules

Description: We manufacture a variety of automated test and assembly systems that require proximity sensors that are mounted on moveable parts. This requires that the wiring to the sensors be able to withstand frequent flexing. In the past we have used robotic wire satisfactorily. However, the wire adds the expense of extra terminal strips, the cost of the special wire, and the time required to make the added terminations. On a recent project, we used 40 AutomationDirect proximity sensors (AE and PD) and eight feed-through connector modules (ZL-CM056). The sensor cables are looped across each motion point and terminated to feed-through connectors. The cable connection to our control system is made there. In this system we eliminated 168 termination points with this method. Not only was the assembly expense reduced, but the machine is much simpler in operation and future service will be expedited. Prior to implementing this solution, we tested the sensor cable for 1.5 million cycles with no observable degradation in performance.

Submitted by:
Paul Davis
Electric Device Corporation

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