Unitronics Vision1040 PLC and integrated HMI
17 December, 2010 | Micromax Pty Ltd
The Unitronics Vision1040 PLC and integrated HMI is designed to allow machine manufacturers and system integrators to add a 10.4″ colour touch screen equipped with a nine programmable function key display and full PLC functionality to their systems. It provides up to 1024 I/O options, a USB programming port, data logging, and built-in recipe capability.
Banner Engineering AG4 safety laser scanner
17 December, 2010 | Micromax Pty Ltd
The AG4 safety laser scanner from Banner Engineering uses pulsed infrared laser light to locate the position of objects in its field of view. It is designed to safeguard irregularly shaped areas not suitable for a standard two- or three-piece safety light screen. By meeting all requirements for Type 3 per IEC 61496-1/-2, Category 3 PLd per EN ISO 13849-1 and SIL2 per IEC 61508, the scanner is suitable for applications including area guarding, access/perimeter guarding, and automated guided vehicle collision avoidance.
Honeywell FlexLine level gauges
17 December, 2010 | Honeywell Process Solutions
Honeywell has announced that its FlexLine level gauges have been approved by the TÜV for use in SIL2-rated loops, allowing industrial facilities to use the devices in applications that require the stringent certification to prevent safety incidents. The gauges are used in overfill protection loops to prevent spillage and mitigate the likelihood of a catastrophic accident, effectively stopping overfill before it happens.
Leuze electronic AMS 300i laser distance measurement sensor
17 December, 2010 | Balluff Pty Ltd
In addition to an SSI interface and the conventional RS interfaces, the AMS 300i laser distance measurement devices from Leuze electronic provide fieldbus communication via their compact M12 connector. This includes Profinet and Profibus as well as EtherNet/IP, DeviceNET, CANopen, EtherCAT and Ethernet TCP/IO or Interbus.
MathWorks Data Acquisition Toolbox R2010b
17 December, 2010 | MathWorks Australia
The R2010b release of Data Acquisition Toolbox now enables engineers and scientists to use National Instruments’ CompactDAQ data acquisition hardware directly from MATLAB. Data Acquisition Toolbox supports more than 25 CompactDAQ devices, providing access to measurements that include voltage, current and temperature.
Banner Engineering metal housing for DX99 wireless node
17 December, 2010 | Micromax Pty Ltd
Banner Engineering has introduced a compact metal housing rated for Class I, Division 1 hazardous locations for its intrinsically safe DX99 wireless node product line. A DX99 node provides power to sensors directly within a hazardous area, with an integrated battery power supply that produces an intrinsically safe (IS) power source for the radio transceiver and external third-party sensors. Equipped with its metal housing, the DX99 node is more versatile while maintaining its single chamber design - placing the battery, wiring terminal and radio together for easy mounting and connection to sensors.
Graphtec GL820 midi logger
17 December, 2010 | Lontek
The GL820 midi logger from Graphtec features 20 analog input channels as standard and can be expanded up to 200 channels.
Emerson Raptor tank gauging system
17 December, 2010 | Emerson
The Raptor tank gauging system from Emerson Process Management is based on open technology and is fully scalable. As a result, it is easy to install exactly the devices needed today as well as adding or replacing units tomorrow.
Exlar SLM and SLG rotary actuators
17 December, 2010 | Applied Automation
Exlar’s SLM and SLG rotary actuators are now available with Class I, Division 2 Certification, meeting application requirements for use in hazardous environments.
Boge SO 150-2 to SO 269-2 oil-free, water-cooled screw compressors
17 December, 2010 | Boge Compressors (Australia) Pty Ltd
Boge has launched the second-generation SO 150-2 to SO 269-2 oil-free, water-cooled screw compressors from 110 to 200 kW that claim increased efficiency, improved volume flow and lower sound pressure values.
Aplex APC-3991T fanless touch panel PC
17 December, 2010 | Backplane Systems Technology Pty Ltd
The Aplex APC-3991T fanless touch panel PC with stainless steel front bezel and enclosure provides a sealed 5-wire resistive touch screen. The front panel is IP65 compliant making it resistant to dust and liquids. The unit measures 470 mm(W) x 389 mm(H) x 67 mm(D), is VESA mountable and has a power input of 11-32 VDC. The LCD has a maximum resolution of 1280x1024 and a 50,000 h backlight life.
Kontron Micro Client IIA 170 fanless panel PC
17 December, 2010 | Kontron Australia Pty Ltd
The Micro Client IIA fanless panel PC is now available in five sizes up to 17″.
Noshok 800 series platinum resistance temperature transmitter
16 December, 2010 | AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd
The Noshok 800 series platinum resistance temperature transmitter is designed for immediate, accurate temperature measurement in applications including water systems, storage tanks, industrial machinery and machine tools, HVAC systems and refrigeration systems.
FiberSensing BraggMeter fibre Bragg grating interrogator
16 December, 2010 | Bestech Australia Pty Ltd
The FiberSensing extended temperature BraggMeter is a low power measurement unit for operation over an extended temperature range, specifically designed to interrogate fibre Bragg grating (FBG) sensors in severe environmental conditions.
Fraba/Posital multiturn hollow-shaft SSI rotary encoder
09 December, 2010 | Plant Control & Automation
Fraba/Posital has extended its range of SSI rotary encoders to include a compact multiturn hollow-shaft model that has the option of local or remote reset to zero for the output code, as well as standard A/B incremental output channels - all housed in the same housing, eliminating the need for two encoders in many drive applications.
