Schneider Electric MES software
11 May, 2009 | Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric has released Ampla v4.1, manufacturing execution system (MES) software, which delivers a sustainable technical platform with functionality that significantly reduces the costs of implementation and maintenance for MES.
Biocontaminant detector
11 May, 2009 | Particle & Surface Sciences Pty Ltd
The ActiveCount particle counter from Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions was developed for airborne biocontaminant detection in critical areas, such as cleanrooms, food processing plants, pharmaceutical manufacturing and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Travelling band screens
11 May, 2009 | EIMCO Water Technologies Pty Ltd
Brackett Green travelling band screens are designed to meet the expanding need for fine screening to capture solids that either clog conventional screens or bypass them entirely. Advanced fine screening technology for water intakes can extend the lifespan and reduce the maintenance of industrial, infrastructure, energy and resources plants.
Wonderware SCADA software
11 May, 2009 | Wonderware Australia
Wonderware System Platform 3.1 and InTouch 10.1 introduce distributed SCADA, scalability and user productivity enhancements to the Wonderware core software platform and their flagship visualisation HMI offerings.
Quad-core embedded controller
11 May, 2009 | National Instruments Aust Pty Ltd
The NI PXI-8110 is a 3U quad-core embedded controller for PXI systems. Featuring a 2.26 GHz Intel Core2 Quad processor Q9100, up to 4 GB of 800 MHz DDR2 RAM and a high-performance 7200 rpm drive, the PXI-8110 provides an up to 80% performance improvement over dual-core controllers with similar CPU clock frequencies for applications that are optimised to use the controller’s four processing cores.
Combined PLC and HMI
11 May, 2009 | Micromax Pty Ltd
The Unitronics’ Jazz is a PLC that includes onboard I/Os plus a full-function operator panel with numeric keypad. It enables users to replace ‘smart relays’ with a smarter, more powerful device, while keeping the same low budget.
Anti-pollution pipe stoppers
11 May, 2009 | Air Springs Supply Pty Ltd
OFR anti-pollution stoppers from Pronal are permanently fitted in water and sewerage lines ready for rapid inflation by remote triggering to quickly stop the pipeline as soon as an emergency arises in industrial, civil and municipal applications.
Wireless distributed I/O
11 May, 2009 | Siemens Ltd
Simatic ET 200pro IWLAN is a distributed I/O system from Siemens which communicates directly via industrial wireless LAN (IWLAN). The 154-6 PN HF IWLAN interface module for Simatic ET 200pro wirelessly integrates the distributed I/O system into the automation network. It is designed for harsh industrial environments with a high degree of protection (IP65/66/67) for use directly on the machine. Typical application areas where this is advantageous include overhead monorail conveyors, automatic guided vehicles and warehouse logistics. The user can choose expansion modules for Simatic ET 200pro IWLAN as usual from the range of Simatic ET 200pro modules.
Bimetal temperature transmitter
11 May, 2009 | Dwyer Omega (Aust) Pty Ltd
The Series BTO bimetal thermometer with transmitter output is designed to take remote readings along with measurements via a bimetal helix.
Eco-footprint management tool
11 May, 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.
High-speed camera system
11 May, 2009 | SciTech Pty Ltd
The PCO.dimax is a 4-megapixel digital high-speed CMOS camera system with a 12-bit dynamic range. It provides 2012 x 2012 pixel resolution at a rate of 1100 fps with lower resolutions at rates as fast as 56,300 fps. The 31.4 mm-diagonal CMOS image sensor features 11 micron pixels and a quantum efficiency greater than 44%. The camera is available in colour and monochrome.
OG-Cube photoelectric sensors
11 May, 2009 | ifm efector pty ltd
The OG-Cube photoelectric sensor from ifm efector offers reliable position detection in applications such as conveying, packaging, material handling and automotive manufacturing.
40 A power supplies
11 May, 2009 | Siemens Ltd
Siemens has added a compact 40 A basic unit to its Sitop modular power supply series. It is 150 mm wide, which is 90 mm narrower than the previous unit. The 20 A power supply has also been renewed and is now 70 mm wide. The two Sitop PSU300M standard mounting rail power supplies for connection to three-phase 400-500 VAC networks now have a wider range input (from 320 to 575 VAC) than previous versions and they provide a reliable 24 V supply even when there are large deviations in the mains supply. The user now simply evaluates the ‘DC 24 V OK’ operating mode via an integrated dry signalling contact.
Euchner safety switch
11 May, 2009 | Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
The Euchner CES-AP-C safety switch makes CES transponder technology available to protect even very small guards and doors.
Backplane Systems ASB200-882 embedded system
11 May, 2009 | Backplane Systems Technology Pty Ltd
Backplane Systems Technology has released the ASB200-882, an Intel Atom-based compact, fanless embedded system.
