December 1, 2009 — TURCK'S BL Compact Family Collects Analog and Digital Signals at the Source Minneapolis, Minn. - November 24, 2009 - TURCK's BL Compact system is a revolutionary modular I/O solution for collecting a variety of signals in a single, rugged node on a network. Rather than routing all signals through a control cabinet, this device makes it possible to obtain analog, digital, thermocouple, RTD, serial, RFID or a mixture of signal types in a compact, on-the-machine device over DeviceNet(TM), CANopen and PROFIBUS-DP®.

August 3, 2009 — TURCK Q08 Proximity Sensors Feature Extended Sensing Range for all Metal Types Minneapolis, Minn. - July 23, 2009 - TURCK announces that the company's rugged Q08 uprox®+ (http://www.turck-usa.com/Products/Sensors/Inductive/Factor_1_Sensors/uprox_plus/index.htm) factor 1 sensor-designed to detect steel, stainless steel, copper, brass and aluminum at the same rated sensing distance-now offers an extended range of 8 mm. With no reduction factor, uprox+ factor 1 sensors (http://www.turck-usa.com/assets/Factor_1_sensing_for_metal_detection.zip) save significant time and labor...

June 23, 2009 — Target Pucks for Turck DSU35 Valve Sensors Simplify Sensor Adjustments Minneapolis, Minn.-June 8, 2009-TURCK announces new target pucks for its DSU35 valve sensor series, which feature large targets to expedite and simplify sensing adjustments-ensuring highly accurate valve position data. DSU35 sensors monitor valve position via pneumatic rotary actuators, and then provide electronic feedback indicating an open or closed position. A fully adjustable target puck is placed over the actuator stem and features interlocking teeth for accurate positioning, as well as...

June 2, 2009 — Factor 1 Sensor Detects Small Targets on Automotive Skids Minneapolis, Minn.-May 28, 2009-TURCK introduces the new IP 68 rated, 80 mm rectangular Ni75U-Q80 uprox®+ sensor-specifically designed for sensing small targets, especially those on automotive skids. This rugged sensor features excellent EMC immunity, making it ideal for use in automotive manufacturing environments. The Ni75U-Q80 sensor additionally offers switching distances up to 75 mm, as well as flexible mounting configurations.

May 26, 2009 — FM Approval for Quick Disconnect Sensor-Cordset Combination
Minneapolis, Minn.-May 15, 2009- TURCK has expanded its offering of FM approved 12, 18 and 30 mm 3-wire DC barrel sensor and cordset combinations. Now, quick disconnect sensors may be used in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D environments when equipped with a TURCK lokfast(TM) guard. TURCK sensors with potted-in cable for use with conduit are also FM approved for these locations.

April 14, 2009 — Simplify Your RFID Solution with BL20 Modular I/O Minneapolis, Minn.-March 23, 2009- TURCK has expanded its BL ident RFID product portfolio with the release of a Simple RFID (RFID-S) slice for its BL20 modular I/O system. Each RFID-S slice contains two channels of RFID. Additional RFID slices, as well as traditional discrete and analog I/O slices, may be added to the system, making it the only product on the market that allows this combination on the same node on the network.

March 18, 2009 — PT4400 Pressure Sensors for Intrinsically Safe Locations
Minneapolis, Minn.-March 13, 2009- TURCK introduces its new PT4400 pressure sensor series designed for intrinsically safe locations. This series utilizes a media isolated stainless steel diaphragm for use in pneumatics, water management, hydrogen storage, hydraulic systems, oil and gas, HVAC/R and industrial OEM equipment.

January 5, 2009 — Cost-Effective I/O Expansion on DeviceNet(TM), PROFIBUS®-DP and CANopen Networks Minneapolis, Minn.-December 17, 2008-TURCK has expanded its line of BL20 economy modules with the release of a DeviceNet(TM) gateway. This addition augments TURCK's current PROFIBUS®-DP and CANopen gateways for the BL20 economy system.

October 20, 2008 — Connection Technology Facilitates Control of up to 48 Motor Starters on a Single Fieldbus Node
Minneapolis, Minn.-October 9, 2008-TURCK's new BL20 motor starter economy module utilizes SWIRE technology to provide daisy-chain connection from a single I/O slice to each motor starter via a ribbon cable.

October 1, 2008 — Molded M23 Cordsets with Shielding Option
Minneapolis, Minn.-August 26, 2008-TURCK now has the ability to mold its 6 and 8-pin M23 powerfast® connectors. These connectors may also be completely shielded by connecting a braided shield directly to the coupling nuts.