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Delta Launches the AS300, a Compact, Modular, Mid-Range PLC, in North America at Automate 2017CHICAGO, April 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Group, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, today announced the availability of the AS300 Series compact PLC for advanced machinery applications to the North American market. The AS300 joins Delta's Robotic Cell Workstation and the MS300 VFD with IP40 and Rugged Conduit box as featured smart manufacturing enabling technologies from the company's extensive portfolio of Industrial Automation Products being showcased at Automate 2017 in Chicago from April 3 – 6. Delta's cutting-edge scalable architecture solutions are suitable for machine, line and factory automation for a variety of applications, including material handling, automated warehousing, food & beverage packaging, and automated assembly spaces. Automate attendees at every stage of the smart manufacturing journey are encouraged to grab their Delta Automation passport at booth #N1662 to participate in hands-on demos that showcase Delta's integrated automation solutions for industrial machinery. AS300 Series Compact Modular Mid-range PLC This enabling technology for smart manufacturing is feature-rich, yet lean in its design. The AS300 includes a built-in Ethernet port with EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP communication & OPC server connectivity, SMTP email server connectivity for alarm notification, an integrated light-webserver and direct database connectivity via eServer tool when combined with Delta HMI for complete solution. It also provides multi-layer password protection for enhanced system security. For added convenience and efficiency, the AS300 includes a Micro SD card with up to 32GB additional storage. The AS300 is modular, durable and utilizes a robust rack-less design with Delta's patented "Slide-Lock." This innovative feature allows for quick connection and easy expansion without moving other modules. Removing and replacing modules, which in the past would require a significant time commitment, is now quick and easy. Robotic Cell Workstation Delta has deployed this technology within one of its production facilities for finishedproduct detection, gluing tracking, automated screw tightening as well as soldering and other processes. On Delta's fan rotor assembly line, the Robotic Cell is used to support the pick-and-place of fan blades via a suction device to streamline operations and increase production capacity per hour by 20 percent without sacrificing quality. In a different application, the solution has been able to achieve a zero-human error rate and reduce a 68-minute testing time to 18 minutes – a 74 percent increase in efficiency. The Robotic Cell Workstation encapsulates Delta's extensive IP, which comes from being the largest manufacture of power supplies in the world, and the Industrial Automation team's in-depth knowledge of production, dispensing processes and IIoT tools. MS300 Series Compact Drives with IP40 and Rugged Conduit Box "With Delta's comprehensive line-up of integrated automation solutions for industrial machinery, we are ready to help machine builders and system integrators improve the robustness of their machines, reduce their overall control system footprint and create lean architectures for superior engineering," said Bill Faber, Director of Delta Products Corporation's Industrial Automation Marketing. For more information and to learn about Delta's full range of automation technologies, including Programmable Logic and Motion Controllers, AC Motor Drives (VFD), Servo Motion Systems, Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Temperature Controllers, Ethernet Networking Modules, Communication Devices, Sensors, Power Supplies, Power Quality Devices, Actuators and Robotics, visit www.delta-americas.com/automate2017. About Delta Americas Delta Americas serves the IT, communications, industrial automation, renewable energy, lighting, power tool, automotive electric vehicle, and other major industries. Products include power electronics, DC brushless fans, visual displays, industrial automation, networking products, electronic components, consumer products, energy efficient and renewable energy products to name a few. The company is always striving to define new ways to improve the energy efficiency of its products through advanced research and product development. For more information, please visit: www.delta-americas.com. About Delta Throughout its history, Delta has received many global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies and dedication to corporate social responsibility. Since 2011, Delta has been selected as a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability™ World Index (DJSI World) for 6 consecutive years. In 2016, Delta was ranked by CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) at the Climate Change Leadership Level. For more information about Delta, please visit www.deltaww.com. Media Contact: To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/delta-launches-the-as300-a-compact-modular-mid-range-plc-in-north-america-at-automate-2017-300433078.html SOURCE Delta |