Dec/2010 In This Issue Unitronics Carlo Gavazzi Encoder Products Holiday Hours What's New? Coming in 2011, a website redesign!  Happy Holidays From Automation Solutions Plus! New From Unitronics! The Vision 1040 The Vision1040™ is a powerful PLC with a built-in HMI Operator Panel comprising a 10.4" color touch-screen and nine programmable function keys. On-board I/Os can be added by simply snapping a module onto the back of the PLC; Snap-in I/O Modules come in several configurations. I/O Expansion modules enable integrating up to 1024 I/Os per Vision PLC. The Vision1040™ offers a rich range of embedded features such as multiple auto-tuned PID loops, and internal 120K database for datalogging and recipe programming. Communication options include TCP/IP Ethernet, GSM/SMS, MODBUS and CANopen networking plus remote access for data acquisition and program download. In addition this is the first Vision controller to comprise a USB programming port. Read more about the V1040 here. New From Carlo Gavazzi Solid State Contactors Carlo Gavazzi is launching the REC Series 3-phase Solid State Contactors and Reversing Contactors. The REC Series is twenty times more durable than equivalent mechanical contactors and succeeds in handling high frequency switching. The REC Series is comprised of a 3-pole non-reversing version with three switched phases or a 3-pole non-reversing and reversing versions with two switched phases. The first solution eliminates direct connection from the power supply to motor, while the second one maintains the same performance level while providing relevant cost reduction. The REC is mechanically compatible with Carlo Gavazzi's CGT-22 line of bimetallic overload modules, by means of a plastic adapter. Read more about this new item here. Encoder Products News  Stainless Steel Encoder Products Company offers stainless steel encoders that are designed to fit into your harsh evironmental settings, providing you with security and piece of mind. EPC's stainless steel encoders are available with sealing up to IP66, protecting against dust/dirt, oils/gasses, and chemicals. Take a look at what EPC has to offer here. Plan Ahead - Holiday Hours Please make note of our holiday hours. We will be closed Friday Dec 24 and Monday Dec 27 to allow our employees time with family and friends. We will also be closed on Friday Dec 31. Please note that our vendors will also be closed for those days and many will be closed for the entire week of Dec 27 through Jan 2.  We wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our customers!  May you have a joyous Christmas! Sincerely, Dennis, Dan, Duane, Dan, Connie, Joyce, Carl, John, Tom, Joe, Bernie and Max Automation Solutions Plus, LLC 866-355-0771 715-355-0771 715-355-9772 fax