Panasonic Tech Insights

Maximizing Lifecycle and Performance of Optically-Isolated Relays

Aiman Kiwan — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:17:25 +0000

Optically-isolated relays inherently have a long lifespan, thanks to their lack of moving parts and the robustness of their solid state electronics. You can, however, make them last even longer by accounting for LED power losses. Keep in mind that LED power does not remain constant over time. Instead, all LEDs experience a power loss [...]

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Infrared 3D Sensor Camera Tracks Gestures and Movement In Dark or Light

Dario Torres — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:46:42 +0000

As interactive signage and immersive multimedia installations become more widespread, they have driven a need for advanced 3D imaging devices that can track gestures and other human movements under challenging lighting conditions. Our D-IMager sensor camera is a prime example. This time-of-flight (ToF) imaging device combines 3D distance measurement with a patented background light suppression [...]

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High Capacity Power Relays For Solar Applications

Mamitha Mathew — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:30:27 +0000

As solar farms and energy storage systems grow in scale, they increasingly require power relays that can safely cut off high DC voltages. That’s where our new HE-V relay comes in. Designed specifically for alternative energy applications, this new 2 Form A power relay provides: Outstanding capacity. A nominal voltage of 800 VDC and maximum [...]

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Panasonic Quick Clips: NN30 Series Overview

admin — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:17:39 +0000

In this video, we discuss the major features and benefits of the Panasonic NN30 series DC-DC converter IC. It’s small size, high efficiency, and fast response facilitate smaller and higher performance power supply designs.

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Use HMI Operation Security to Avoid Costly Production Line Delays

Nehemiah Jandroep — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:30:52 +0000

Is your GT series HMI in a public area or used by multiple site personnel? While leaving HMI programs open to your entire staff is the easiest route to take, it is also the most dangerous. Allowing access to high level functions and settings which require expert knowledge and experience, to all personnel is ill-advised [...]

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Connector Requirements For LED Lighting

Jane Awittor — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:09:34 +0000

The explosive growth of LED lighting has also sparked the need for connectors with a distinct set of packaging and mechanical capabilities. To work well in LED lighting systems, connectors need to meet all of the following technical requirements: Compact Package. Low-profile connectors prevent obstruction of the LED light. Our new L1 Series of LED [...]

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New Tool Allows HMI Screens to Control FPWINPRO Functionality and PLCs

Nehemiah Jandroep — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:32:44 +0000

A new tool available with the GT series HMI panel eliminates the need for PLC software and allows users to manage and monitor PLCs like never before. This new tool from Panasonic is called “FP MONITOR“. FP Monitor is available for all PLC’s with a built-in USB connection. FP Monitor can do the following: Read [...]

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Panasonic Quick Clips: Film Capacitors with Fuse Function

Dan Ackermann — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:51:32 +0000

In this video we will demonstrate the effectiveness of Panasonic’s segmented metallized fusing function in diminishing the effect of failure on our film capacitors.

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Relay Requirements For Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Aiman Kiwan — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:30:40 +0000

For all their promise, electric vehicles won’t really hit the roads in any great numbers until charging stations become more readily available. Fortunately, the creation of a charging infrastructure is underway based on three different types of charging stations. Here’s a look at these stations and why they need the right kind of DC relays to enable safe, effective [...]

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Don’t Lose Your PLC Program

Nehemiah Jandroep — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:30:09 +0000

Have you or your team ever lost, or, been unable to obtain an original copy of a PLC program? With no means to contact the original programmer? This situation can be not only be costly and time consuming, but more importantly, it forces you to perform a program upload that will most likely generate unwelcome [...]

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