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Alarm trips: the ups and downs – Part 1

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:11:55 +0000

Something happens - a signal peaks or falls - and you need to know. A limit alarm trip can trigger the response needed to maintain normal, and safe, operations.

Fieldbus Foundation registers first FOUNDATION H1 device couplers

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:19:27 +0000

MooreHawke and Pepperl+Fuchs are the first FOUNDATION fieldbus device coupler suppliers to pass the FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 registration process.

ZigBee wireless sensor nodes

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:20:21 +0000

The ZigSense line of wireless sensors utilises ZigBee mesh network technology as its core communications channel. Australian designed and made, ZigSense wireless nodes establish a self-healing network of spatially distributed sensors that cooperatively monitor physical and environmental conditions. Data can be transferred to standard SCADA, telemetry, PLC and HMI stations via a ZigSense communications gateway.

Registration mark sensors

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:20:17 +0000

The R58A Series registration mark sensors from Banner Engineering are designed for detecting registration marks in printing and material registration applications often found in the web printing, product packaging and pharmaceutical industries.

Ethernet physical media components

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:20:19 +0000

Rockwell Automation has introduced an expanded range of industrial-grade ethernet physical media components. Specially engineered for high performance in harsh industrial environments, the expanded ethernet component range includes four- and two-pair cable varieties with RJ45 and/or M12 connectors, spools of cable, as well as a variety of accessories.

Digital manometer

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:20:10 +0000

The LEO 3 digital manometer, from Keller, is a microprocessor-based transmitter with digital double display for pressure (top display) and for the output signal (bottom display). The display is powered from the 4-20 mA current loop.

Electric linear actuator

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:20:15 +0000

The integrated-motor actuator (IMA) from Tolomatic combines a servomotor with Tolomatic’s rod-style actuator in a compact package.Â The IMA’s integrated design provides higher dynamic performance by eliminating the need for separate motors, couplers, motor mounts, gearing and belts. The result is reduced component costs, assembly time and failure points.

Servo drive with advanced safety

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:20:11 +0000

The Allen-Bradley Kinetix 6200 servo drive has advanced safety features that are designed to help manufacturers protect personnel and improve production efficiency.

Gas mass flowmeter

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:20:13 +0000

The GF90 gas mass flow meter from Fluid Components International is designed for gas measurement applications, such as chlorinated water disinfection systems. As a solid state meter, the GF90 is designed to measure extremely low flow rates, and it is constructed of materials that make it impervious to highly corrosive, wet chlorine gas. Materials of construction for wetted parts include Hastelloy C as an option.

Controllers with long-life contacts

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:20:18 +0000

Watlow has developed its No-Arc technology that extends the life of relays. A No-Arc relay is a mechanical relay with arc suppression provided through the use of smart electronics. This technology reduces the amount of arcing across the relay contacts and has a life of more than four million cycles compared to relays without arc suppression that have a life of approximately 100,000 operations.

Ultrasonic level transmitter

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:20:22 +0000

The SmartSonic-2TM model L5660-2R is a microprocessor-based ultrasonic 2-wire transmitter for the measurement of level, volume and/or flow in liquids and solids.

Magnetic linear encoders

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:20:13 +0000

Turck has introduced a line of Kübler robust magnetic linear encoders. Utilising A and B output voltage channels plus a periodic index with the corresponding inverted channels, these encoders are designed to achieve high accuracy in a broad range of linear motion applications. The T8.LI20 and T8.LI50 linear encoders are available with either a push-pull output or an RS422 interface and provide a voltage range from 4.8 to 30 VDC.

512 K ethernet data radio

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:20:08 +0000

Trio Datacom has released a 512 Kbps version of the JR900 frequency hopping data radio for industrial ethernet communications in the 900 MHz licence-free band. The JR900 has data rates at twice the speed of the original to enable a wide variety of applications that require higher data capability than typical SCADA and telemetry systems can provide.

Zener diode barriers

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:20:09 +0000

Turck has introduced MZB series Zener diode barriers, designed to effectively limit excess energy before it reaches a hazardous area. The MZB barriers provide removable terminals within an efficient and space-saving design - with channels as small as 6.3 mm wide - to consume minimal panel space. Additionally, the MZB series features a bussed power feed and offers both relay and solid-state switch models.

GPRS RTU, data logger and I/O

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:20:15 +0000

The Moxa ioLogik W5312 Active GPRS RTU is a compact, all-in-one solution that integrates a GPRS modem, an I/O controller and a data logger in one device. Its all-in-one design helps users build a GPRS remote monitoring system, making the ioLogik W5312 suitable for monitoring a wide coverage area, such as in water and wastewater systems, pipeline transportation monitoring, or environmental monitoring applications.

Gantry-mounted robot

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:20:16 +0000

ABB has launched its first robot combining the advantages of an articulated robot and a linear gantry for improved flexibility and cycle times.

Embedded PC controllers

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:20:12 +0000

Interworld has added the ACS-2663 and ASC-2664 to its range of embedded PC controllers. The ACS-2663/2664 are designed to meets the demand for low power consumption standalone and blind node control PCs.

Pneumatic motors

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:20:14 +0000

Assembly Technologies has introduced a range of high-torque stainless steel pneumatic motors from Deprag. These sealed motors offer starting torques of over 600 Nm with a maximum weight of 4.7 kg and a maximum diameter of 63 mm.

Submersible pressure transmitters

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:20:19 +0000

Turck has introduced the PT4500 and PT4510 submersible pressure transmitters, optimised for detecting the level of water or other media with similar density in challenging industrial environments - including in wastewater and irrigation systems, as well as tanks containing liquids such as gas and diesel.

Non-contact torque sensor

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:20:20 +0000

Futek Advanced Sensor Technology has introduced an internally amplified rotary torque sensor. The sensor is a non-contact (slip-ring-free) rotary torque sensor, using inductance for power and output signals, and has a compact design and supports rotational speeds of up to 7000 rpm.