Linear servomotors
26 October, 2009 | Rockwell Automation Australia
The Allen-Bradley LDC-Series and LDL-Series of linear servomotors are designed to provide machine builders with precise, reliable linear motion capabilities at a cost-effective pricepoint. With no ‘wear items’, such as bearings, gears and belts, that routinely need to be maintained or replaced, theses linear motors are claimed to feature improved reliability over other linear actuation methods.
Digital tachometer
26 October, 2009 | SI Instruments
The Rotaro digital handheld tachometer from RheinTech has two measuring methods; the non-contact optical method measures up to 99,999 rpm and the mechanical method, using an adapter and various probes, measures up to 19,999 rpm.
CAN interface boards
26 October, 2009 | CrispTech Pty Ltd
The CP-602E-I, CP-602U-I and CB-602I are 2-port CAN interface boards designed to provide host computers with CAN ports through the PCI Express, Universal PCI, or PC/104 interfaces. In addition to supporting reliable communications, these boards come with 2 kV isolation protection to shield host computers from potentially damaging electrical spikes. All three models support a wide operating temperature range from -40 to 85 °C, making them suitable for use in critical applications.
Workflow software for food and packaged goods
26 October, 2009 | GE intelligent Platforms Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has released Proficy Workflow for Food & Beverage/Consumer Packaged Goods. By leveraging electronic work instructions and exception management, this software solution is designed to help food and beverage and packaged goods manufacturers reduce variation in performance, cost and quality.
Ethernet-to-serial converter
26 October, 2009 | Trio Datacom Pty Ltd
The JS100 ethernet-to-serial converter is designed to allow communications over point-to-point and point-to-multipoint radio channels with remote devices, such as RTUs or PLCs that have ethernet data ports.
Enhanced radar level range
26 October, 2009 | Endress+Hauser Australia Pty Ltd
Endress+Hauser has enhanced the performance of its radar level measurement range.
Web access to HMI/SCADA
26 October, 2009 | GE intelligent Platforms Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has released Proficy Cimplicity GlobalView, a scalable application that delivers the Cimplicity application to remote clients enabling real-time monitoring, data analysis and plant floor control from within a web browser.
Rain and spill detectors
26 October, 2009 | Amalgamated Instrument Co
Amalgamated Instrument Co has announced a flood/liquid detection and alarm system and a rain/precipitation detection and alarm system. The systems consist of a common detection and alarm module and specialised sensors for each function.
Calibration pressure output controller
26 October, 2009 | AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd
The Beamex POC6 is an automatic pressure output controller, providing regulated output from vacuum to 70 bar (1015 psi). The POC6 can be used as a standalone pressure controller or integrated to the Beamex calibration system.
Colour contrast sensor
26 October, 2009 | ifm efector pty ltd
The O5 Series contrast sensor offers a variety of contrast sensing solutions for the packaging, assembly, material handling and printing industries. Applications include printed registration marks on a roll of paper or labels; continuous form markings; printed colour bars on packages; reference marks for printing and cutting, and confirming the presence of bar codes, date codes and data matrix symbols.
Volumetric flow sensor
26 October, 2009 | ifm efector pty ltd
Designed for the food and machine tool industries, the SQ volumetric flow sensor from ifm is designed for low volumetric flow quantities. It has been designed for dosing of water and aqueous solutions up to 200 mL/min. Flow and temperature are measured at the same time and can be supplied as either a switched or analog output.
Compact proximity sensor
26 October, 2009 | Turck Australia Pty Ltd
The uprox Q10S proximity sensor is a compact 10 x 10 x 28 mm sensor that can achieve sensing distances of up to 5 mm, depending on mounting configuration.
Pneumatic torque limiter
26 October, 2009 | Norman G Clark Pty Ltd
The Nexen TL Series pneumatically engaged, single-position torque limiter uses a ball/detent interface and proximity sensor to immediately disengage the machine shaft when excessive torque or a machine jam occurs, effectively protecting downstream equipment and product from damage and decreasing downtime.
High power drives
26 October, 2009 | Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric’s Altivar 61 Plus and Altivar 71 Plus are low-voltage variable speed drives for high power ratings, from 90 kW to 2400 kW, and are designed for simplicity of operation.
Washdown vision sensor
26 October, 2009 | Micromax Pty Ltd
Banner Engineering has introduced the PresencePlus P4 IP68-rated, sealed Omni vision sensor. Featuring a compact, durable, nickel-plated, aluminium housing, the P4 Sealed Omni vision sensor is designed to withstand washdown conditions, as well as dust and debris common in harsh-duty environments with the use of an integrated ring light or lens cover.
