ZigBee wireless sensor nodes
10 November, 2009 | Zigsense
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.
Gantry-mounted robot
10 November, 2009 | ABB Australia Pty Ltd
ABB has launched its first robot combining the advantages of an articulated robot and a linear gantry for improved flexibility and cycle times.
LEO 3 digital manometer
10 November, 2009 | Bestech Australia Pty Ltd
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.
Interworld ACS-2663/2664 embedded PC controllers
10 November, 2009 | Interworld Electronics and Computer Industries
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.
L5660-2R ultrasonic level transmitter
10 November, 2009 | OneTemp Pty Ltd
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.
Rotating connectors
02 November, 2009 | TME Systems
Mercotac rotating connectors use a design principle unlike the sliding, brush contact of a slip ring. The connection is made through a pool of liquid metal molecularly bonded to the contact, which provides a low-resistance, stable connection.
Vane-operated flow switch
02 November, 2009 | Dwyer Omega (Aust) Pty Ltd
The Series V4 Flotect flow switch is said to provide field-adjustable, dependable protection against flow variation or stopping in pipelines, for fluids, gases and flowing solids.
In-situ self-verifying dissolved oxygen meter
02 November, 2009 | Bintech Systems Pty Ltd
Represented in Australia by Bintech Products, the UK-based instrumentation company Pi has claimed to have launched the world’s first in-situ self-checking dissolved oxygen meter.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Enhanced radar level range
26 October, 2009 | Endress+Hauser Australia Pty Ltd
Endress+Hauser has enhanced the performance of its radar level measurement range.
