RTU with integrated HMI
09 June, 2009 | GE Intelligent Platforms
The QuickPanel remote telemetry unit (RTU) is designed to enable water and wastewater companies to monitor, diagnose and maintain water assets and processes through flexible communication architectures.
MES for small and medium businesses
09 June, 2009 | Honeywell Process Solutions
Honeywell has released its manufacturing execution system (MES) Quick Start solution for small and medium process manufacturing businesses in Australia and New Zealand.
Modular RFID interface
09 June, 2009 | Turck Australia Pty Ltd
The BL ident RFID product portfolio has been expanded with the release of a simple RFID (RFID-S) slice for its BL20 modular I/O system. Each RFID-S slice contains two channels of RFID. Additional RFID slices, as well as traditional discrete and analog I/O slices, may be added to the system, making it the only product on the market that allows this combination on the same node on the network, according to Turck.
IP68 snap connectors
09 June, 2009 | Clarke & Severn Electronic Solutions
Switchcraft has expanded its EN3 range with moulded cord and inline connectors that mate by ‘snapping’ together.
Backlit keyboard
09 June, 2009 | Backplane Systems Technology Pty Ltd
The TKG-086-MB-BACKL is an IP68-rated, fully sealed industrial keyboard with backlit keys from Indukey.
Food-grade ball valve
09 June, 2009 | Air & Hydraulic Systems Pty Ltd
The PVC ball valve series S6 from Praher Valves is available in sizes from DN10 to DN50, with ball seats in PE or PTFE and O-rings in FPM or EPDM.
Basic touch-screen HMI panels
09 June, 2009 | Siemens Ltd
The Simatic HMI Basic Panels are designed for basic operator control and monitoring tasks. The KTP1000 Basic (10" display) and the TP1500 Basic (15" display) are the first devices of this product line available, followed by 4" and 6" monochrome models and a 6" colour version.
Hygienic bag dump station
09 June, 2009 | Flexicon Corporation (Australia) Pty Limited
The W-0697 hygienic bag dump station for pneumatic conveying systems collects dust created during manual dumping of bulk materials from bags, boxes, drums and other containers and allows rapid, tool-free wash down.
Signal interface modules
09 June, 2009 | SciTech Pty Ltd
A family of signal interface (SI) modules has been introduced by Microstar Laboratories, maker of data acquisition processor (DAP) boards and network-ready DAPservers for PC-based data acquisition and control systems. SI modules are intelligent: they communicate with and can be configured and controlled by the onboard intelligence embedded in DAP products. All SI modules include signal isolation to prevent ground loops.
Gear reducers
09 June, 2009 | Baldor Australia Pty Ltd
Baldor has announced an expanded size range and multiple configurations for the Dodge MagnaGear XTR reducer. The reducer is designed for reliability, ease of maintenance and high performance in tough, high-torque applications.
Linear actuators
09 June, 2009 | Motion Technologies Pty Ltd
The Linmot linear actuators were originally conceived to replace air cylinders where more than two positions were needed. Rated speeds over 3 m/s and peak forces up to 585 N are available now, with a 1200 N model coming later this year.
Tower lights
09 June, 2009 | Micromax Pty Ltd
The EZ-Light TL50 tower lights by Banner Engineering are designed to deliver highly visible operator guidance and indication of equipment status. Displaying up to five colours in one tower and allowing multiple colours to be lit simultaneously, these preassembled and preconfigured multi-segment indicators replace conventional stack lights, which often require time-consuming assembly and complex wiring. In addition, models featuring audible alert with adjustable intensity are available for applications requiring sound indication.
Eco-footprint management tool
09 June, 2009 | IFS Australia
IFS has launched its Eco-footprint Management tool to provide organisations with control and transparency on the environmental impact of their operations. The tool offers customers an enterprise standard methodology to help them control costs and meet the need to prepare for compliance with environmental legislation.
Outdoor-safe laser scanner
09 June, 2009 | SICK Pty Ltd
The OS2000 is a certified-safe laser scanner system for outdoor use. It combines the hardware and software of the Sick LMS outdoor laser measurement system with the safety level of the UE4470 safe programmable logic controller, which is certified as a safety component within the sense of the Machine Directive. Typical application examples of the system solution, which received approval from TÜV Rhineland, include door and gate protection, cranes, manned and unmanned vehicles, waterway structures such as bascule bridges or locks, and rail or conveyor systems.
Four-channel wireless temperature transmitter
09 June, 2009 | Emerson
The Rosemount 848T wireless temperature transmitter is designed for high-density temperature measurement. With four-channel efficiency adding to the installation cost savings of Smart Wireless technology, it is designed to reduce the per point cost and thereby deliver more measurement data for use in improving operations and maintenance.
