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.
Gear units
11 May, 2009 | SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd
SEW-Eurodrive has extended its X-Series of industrial gear-units. Comprising 15 models — each with a different torque-rating — the SEW-Eurodrive X-Series allows users to closely match an X-Series gear-unit to their application. The X-Series features helical and helical-bevel gear technologies, which deliver torques from 58,000 to 475,000 Nm.
Bluetooth industrial keyboard
11 May, 2009 | Interworld Electronics and Computer Industries
The BT-87-TP Bluetooth-compatible, wireless industrial keyboard with integrated touchpad is fully sealed and meets NEMA 4X specifications, meaning it is resistant to dirt, dust, water, ice and corrosives. Constructed in a rugged ABS polycarbonate case with an industrial silicone rubber keypad, the BT-87-TP is submersible and easy to clean with disinfectants.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NEC-Avio thermal imaging camera
11 May, 2009 | Infratherm Pty Ltd
The NEC-Avio Thermo Shot F30 series thermal imaging radiometer is ultra-light at just 300 g (including batteries) and its small size of 100 x 65 x 45 mm means it can be slipped into a shirt pocket.
Dwyer data logger
11 May, 2009 | Dwyer Omega (Aust) Pty Ltd
Dwyer Instruments has released the Series DLI LCD data logger, which gives instant remote readings of temperature, humidity or atmospheric pressure.
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.
Reagent-free inline ammonium analyser
11 May, 2009 | Endress+Hauser Australia Pty Ltd
The ISEmax CAS40 provides in situ measurement of ammonium and nitrate. This robust inline probe can significantly reduce the energy costs associated with aeration systems in nitrification and denitrification processes in wastewater treatment.
