Penny+Giles NRH280DP rotary position sensor
17 September, 2010 | Control Devices Australia
The NRH280DP rotary position sensor from Penny+Giles features a co-moulded, fully encapsulated sensor system that can withstand high shock and vibration as well as operate up to 170°C and endure high-pressure washdowns (IP69K).
HMS 1 SI CANopen module for Simatic ET200S
17 September, 2010 | Global Automation Asia-Pacific Pty Ltd
HMS has extended the functionality of its 1 SI CANopen module for the Simatic ET200S I/O system with the integration of the CAN 2.0A protocol. In addition to the standard CANopen protocol, the HMS 1 SI CANopen module can also be used for transmission/ reception of any CAN 2.0A frame regardless of the overlaying CAN application protocol. The extended functionality maximises usability and flexibility of the CAN gateway. Typical applications include all kinds of machines and automation systems where CAN- or CANopen-enabled devices are used in combination with Siemens PLCs.
ABB USB disk drive replacement kit for robot controllers S4 to S4C
17 September, 2010 | ABB Australia Pty Ltd
ABB has introduced a USB disk drive replacement kit for its robot controllers models S4 to S4C. The kit is a package upgrade solution that replaces existing and often unreliable, hard to source floppy disk drive unit, and disks with a USB connection point. The kit lets users transfer all their stored programs and data to a standard USB memory stick and also provides a connection point for a PC.
Dwyer Series AVFS adjustable air flow switch
17 September, 2010 | Dwyer Omega (Aust) Pty Ltd
The Series AVFS adjustable air flow switch is specifically designed to monitor air flow in ducts and provides a 3A contact output to indicate a change or loss of flow. The AVFS will signal a loss of flow and the normally open SPST output will indicate the detected decrease. For ease of installation and system troubleshooting, the switch possesses a red/green LED indication to provide local status if the air flow is above (green) or below (red) the set point.
Schneider Electric PowerLogic SCADA software
17 September, 2010 | Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric has launched PowerLogic SCADA software, a monitoring and control solution for electrical distribution networks. It is claimed to deliver a reliable, flexible and high-performance solution to reduce outages and increase power efficiency.
Penny+Giles SRH220DR rotary position sensor
17 September, 2010 | Control Devices Australia
The SRH220DR rotary position sensor from Penny+Giles is designed to provide reliable and accurate rotary position measurement in harsh industrial environments where shock, vibration and extreme temperatures can occur. The dual redundant output, contactless rotary position sensor features integrated six-way connectors using a factory-programmable Hall-effect sensor system.
Treotham Automation twistable fibre bus cables
17 September, 2010 | Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
Twistable fibre bus cables suitable for the most popular industrial bus systems (Profibus, CANbus, industrial ethernet) are now available from Treotham Automation. Torsion-resistant materials are used for the cable insulation, which is always extremely sensitive in such bus system cables. In addition, the cables are protected by damping elements and a matching PTFE gliding layer.
SEW-Eurodrive DUV30A vibration analysis sensor.
17 September, 2010 | SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd
SEW-Eurodrive has launched its updated vibration analysis sensor, the DUV30A. Replacing the company’s DUV10A sensor, the DUV30A features faster sampling time at a constant speed, allowing the monitoring of more dynamic gear-unit applications.
West KS98-1 engineering package
17 September, 2010 | Automated Control Pty Ltd
The KS98-1 engineering package from West is designed to enhance process control tasks by offering a comprehensive function library - from analog signal conditioning through digital signal processing and cascade control up to complex, intermeshed control loops.
Aplex ACS-265X series embedded controllers
17 September, 2010 | Backplane Systems Technology Pty Ltd
The ACS-265X series (ACS-2653/2654/2655) from Aplex are a range of high-performance embedded controllers with fanless design that are suitable for use in noise-sensitive environments where the user requires a quiet workspace without compromising on performance.
Bronkhorst High-Tech Select series digital mass flow meters
17 September, 2010 | Anri Instruments & Controls Pty Ltd
Bronkhorst High-Tech’s Select series of digital mass flow meters and controllers for gases are designed to offer greater flexibility for user selection of both flow ranges and gas types. As a result of their ‘multi-fluid multi-range’ feature, in combination with a high rangeability (up to 187.5:1), equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are able to reduce the variety of spare instruments they keep in stock and thus reduce the cost of ownership. Users of MFCs in pilot plants or laboratories can rescale their instruments on site, saving time and money for dismounting and recalibration.
Series PFT paddlewheel flow sensor
17 September, 2010 | Dwyer Omega (Aust) Pty Ltd
The Series PFT paddlewheel flow sensor is designed for monitoring liquid flow in 3.8 to 100 cm pipes. The insertion design allows one model to be used for the full pipe size capability.
Burkert Type 6144 flipper solenoid valve
10 September, 2010 | Burkert Fluid Control Systems
Type 6144 is a direct-action two- or three-way solenoid valve designed for neutral gases and liquids. Through the movement between the two end positions, the switching element (flipper) seals one of the two opposing valve seats and connects the other to the working port. This movement is caused by the solenoid’s magnetic field pushing a permanent magnet that is fixed to the flipper element.
Moxa NPort S8455I-MM-SC combination ethernet switch and device server
10 September, 2010 | CrispTech Pty Ltd
Moxa has released the NPort S8455I-MM-SC, the first model in the NPort S8000 series, which combines an ethernet switch and serial device server in a single unit with two fibre ethernet ports, three copper ethernet ports and four RS232/422/485 serial ports.
Allen-Bradley TÜV-certified e-stop buttons
10 September, 2010 | Rockwell Automation Australia
All styles of Allen-Bradley emergency-stop push buttons are now available with TÜV-certified B10d Functional Safety ratings. This provides users with published certified safety product data for calculating the safety level of their entire control safety system, helping to ensure control safety system reliability.
