Wireless instrument networking system
25 June, 2009 | Tasman Machinery Pty Ltd
Viatran has released a wireless networking system (VNS), allowing centralised monitoring of sensors placed throughout oil and gas fields or other facilities.
Integrated PLC and HMI
25 June, 2009 | Micromax Pty Ltd
Unitronics’ Vision350 incorporates all colour advantages into a compact all-in-one PLC/HMI device. Colour displays are becoming common in today’s automation. They enable machine builders to show more details on the operator panels and to display vivid, attention-grabbing alarms.
Wireless discrete-input transmitters
25 June, 2009 | Honeywell Process Solutions
Honeywell has added two discrete-input transmitters to its family of XYR 6000 wireless devices. The STXW 500 and the STTW 401 transmitters can convert any measurement device with a contact-closure switch input into a wireless input, enabling manufacturers to decrease costs and improve efficiency by wirelessly monitoring more processes at their plants. The transmitters are suitable for applications such as wirelessly monitoring level switches, pump status and system alarms.
Ultrasonic sensors for sanitary applications
25 June, 2009 | Micromax Pty Ltd
Banner Engineering has introduced the U-GAGE M25U opposed-mode ultrasonic sensor pairs specifically designed for use in sanitary environments. The sensors, rated IP69K, IP67 (NEMA 6), are constructed of heavy-duty 316 stainless steel, allowing them to withstand the recurring high-pressure washdowns, severe temperatures and aggressive cleaning chemicals common in food and beverage applications.
Quick disconnect sensor-cordset combination
25 June, 2009 | Turck Australia Pty Ltd
Turck has expanded its range of FM approved 12, 18 and 30 mm 3-wire DC barrel sensor and cordset combinations. Now, quick disconnect sensors may be used in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D environments when equipped with a Turk lokfast guard. Turck sensors with potted-in cable for use with conduit are also FM approved for these locations.
Vacuum trapping check valve
25 June, 2009 | PIAB Vacuum Technologies
The Piab Vactrap is a check valve which is also equipped with a built-in blow-off valve to provide quick release of an object. It is also available in a special version in which the vacuum pump and blow-off connections are interconnected (x-drilled), making it suitable for ejectors with an integrated blow-off valve, such as Piab’s AVM models.
Hygienic bag dump weigh batch station
25 June, 2009 | Flexicon Corporation (Australia) Pty Limited
A hygienic bag dump weigh batch station from Flexicon with integral mechanical conveyor collects dust created during manual dumping of bulk materials from bags, boxes, drums and other containers, and discharges bulk material by weight.
Fieldbus high-density power hub
25 June, 2009 | Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty Ltd
The FieldConnex fieldbus high-density power hub offers compact dimensions and needs only limited space inside the switching cabinet. Optimised circuits with low power loss result in cooler thermal conditions, which allow the positioning of the board in any direction. In comparison with the previous model, the available power supply current has increased from 360 to 500 mA per fieldbus segment.
Three-way automated ball valves
25 June, 2009 | Dwyer Omega (Aust) Pty Ltd
WE Anderson, a division of Dwyer Instruments, has released the Series 3BV2 automated ball valves with three-way SS flange.
Flare gas flowmeter
25 June, 2009 | AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd
The GF90 flare gas flowmeter from Fluid Components International is designed to solve the problem of measuring dangerous, explosive and toxic gases that often flow at extremely varying or low levels. It can measure waste gases of varying hydrocarbon composition down to a low 0.25 sfps for flare system disposal.
Safe zero-speed/slow-speed monitor
25 June, 2009 | Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
The Wieland SNS 4084K standstill monitor enables machinery operators in process industries to safely monitor two input signals in the 0.1 to 99 Hz frequency range.
2D vision sensor with exchangeable lenses
25 June, 2009 | SICK Pty Ltd
The Inspector I20 is a 2D vision sensor with integrated lighting that allows easy replacement of optical lenses for different distances and fields of view while maintaining a high enclosure rating (IP67). This, together with integrated lighting, makes the Inspector I20 suitable for both end users and system integrators who want to solve a large number of different applications using only one kind of device.
Embedded vision system
25 June, 2009 | National Instruments Aust Pty Ltd
The EVS-1464RT embedded vision system is a high-performance, multicore controller capable of processing images from multiple IEEE 1394 and GigE Vision cameras. Additionally, the EVS-1464RT features an extended temperature range, a real-time operating system, a solid-state hard drive and a fanless design, making it suitable for use in harsh industrial environments.
Annular load cells
25 June, 2009 | Amalgamated Instrument Co
Amalgamated Instrument Co now offers a range of annular ring or ‘washer’ load cells.
Tank level switch
25 June, 2009 | AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd
The FLT93 tank level switch from Fluid Components International is now rated for Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 2-compliant service. It has been classified as a Type A subsystem in accordance to IEC 61508-1 with a hardware failure tolerance of 0. The probability of failure on demand (PFD) meets SIL-2 capability standards.
