Products of the year 2024Electromechanics - The winners
Simplicity and flexibility won over the readers of Computer&Automation in the 'Electromechanics' category.
1st place - Sigmatek
The 'ready to use' I/O system X-Dias from Sigmatek can either be mounted on the DIN rail or, for higher quantities, integrated into the OEM PCB design and plugged onto the rear. The bus connection is already integrated in the I/O modules. Standard bus systems such as Industrial Ethernet and Varan bus are available for communication with the controller. Function-oriented connectors with ± signal for each input and output ensure a clear overview during wiring and commissioning. The I/O system can be integrated into customer-specific designs for series production of machines with higher quantities. The basic modules can be plugged onto customer-specific wiring boards - on the rear. This allows the control cabinet to be used in three dimensions and reduces the footprint. In this version, fuses, cut-off relays and the necessary intermediate wiring can be integrated on the OEM board, for example. Pre-assembled cable harnesses reduce the wiring effort. The system can be combined or extended with the 'S-Dias' and 'P-Dias' automation system (IP67).