Decentralised drive solution package
29 September, 2009 | SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd
Comprising a PLC/motion controller or gateway, frequency inverter, optional I/O module, geared-motor and interconnection cables, the SEW-Eurodrive decentralised package can be customised to match the specific requirements of the end-user applications.
DIN rail power supplies
29 September, 2009 | Powerbox Australia Pty Ltd
The PBAMRÂ Series 10-92W is a range of Class II output DIN rail switching power supplies suited to building automation, factory automation, semiconductor fabrication equipment, marine installation and electromechanical applications with medium to high power demand. The series is available in 7.5, 15, 22.5 and 35 W models.
FPGA capabilities for distributed I/O
29 September, 2009 | National Instruments Aust Pty Ltd
National Instruments has announced new FPGA capabilities for the NI 9144 expansion chassis. By downloading the NI-Industrial Communications for EtherCAT 1.1 driver from ni.com, engineers and scientists can now run LabVIEW FPGA code directly on the NI 9144 chassis to execute custom triggering, inline processing and control within an application.
Wireless level instrument
29 September, 2009 | Honeywell Process Solutions
The FlexLine wireless radar gauge from Honeywell is an ISA100.11a-ready wireless radar gauge that helps process manufacturers monitor tank levels and prevent hazardous incidents in their plants and terminals.
ERP web interface
29 September, 2009 | IFS Australia
IFS has announced the launch of IFS Enterprise Explorer (IEE), a new user interface for IFS Applications. IFS has developed the new interface in response to a common problem in the enterprise software industry - useability. Vendors are adding more and more functionality onto their products, but they are getting more difficult to use.
Palletiser for bulky and unstable packages
29 September, 2009 | JMP Engineering Ltd
The K-Pal palletising system has the advantages of a layer palletiser with the flexibility of a robotic palletiser, and is suitable for handling bulky and unstable packages.
Airborne particle counter
29 September, 2009 | Particle & Surface Sciences Pty Ltd
The Lighthouse Solair 1001+ airborne particle counter offers a sensitivity of 0.1 µm with a flow rate of 0.01 CFM (0.283 LPM) and a wide dynamic range up to 20 µm.
Insertion DP flowmeter
29 September, 2009 | ECEFast
Using an aerofoil profile sensor to generate a differential pressure, the Wellbar flow sensor is suitable for a wide range of gases and liquids. The sensor is positioned across the flow and has multiple drilling points so that an average differential pressure is generated on the sensor ports.
RTU security enhancements
29 September, 2009 | Ovarro
Semaphore has introduced security enhancements for its T-Box line of SCADA system RTU products. HTTPS and IEEE 802.1X are now available with a T-Box MS Modular System, when equipped with a 32-bit CPU.
Video recorder for SCADA HMI
29 September, 2009 | Telvent Australia Pty Ltd
Longwatch has announced the Operator’s Console Recorder, a software module that automatically records images being shown on multiple HMI or SCADA operator’s displays.
Small object counter
29 September, 2009 | Micromax Pty Ltd
Banner Engineering has introduced the D10 Expert Small Object Counter, designed for high-performance, small object counting to solve a variety of applications, including: pharmaceutical pill, tablet and gel cap counting; agricultural seed counting; process verification; and verifying product flow from the nozzle of a chute.
3D image sensor
29 September, 2009 | ifm efector pty ltd
The 3D Image Sensor from ifm efector evaluates size, shape and volume in material handling applications. An integrated 64 x 48 pixel array - in which each pixel represents a time of flight measurement - defines the field of view for the sensor.
Ethernet switch upgrade
29 September, 2009 | Rockwell Automation Australia
Rockwell Automation has upgraded its Allen-Bradley Stratix 8000 modular managed industrial ethernet switch line with features that include the implementation of Resilient Ethernet Protocol (REP), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) per port and the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) Sync Time Protocol.
Motion control development system
29 September, 2009 | National Instruments Aust Pty Ltd
National Instruments has announced the LabVIEW NI SoftMotion Module, which simplifies the development of advanced single- and multi-axis motion applications, and new NI C Series modules, which expand the connectivity of the NI CompactRIO programmable automation controller (PAC) platform to hundreds of servo and stepper drives.
Motor and drive evaluation software
29 September, 2009 | Baldor Australia Pty Ltd
Baldor has released a software estimating tool that enables users to evaluate the energy efficiency of electric motors and variable speed drives. Known as BE$T, the Baldor Energy Savings Tool can be downloaded free of charge from the company’s website.
