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.
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.
Layer-2 gigabit ethernet switch
11 May, 2009 | Metromatics Pty Ltd
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has announced the NETernity RM983RC VME ethernet switch. Designed for demanding network switching applications in industrial, government, telecommunications and defence applications, the 6U form factor RM983RC switch provides support for 12 or 24 gigabit ethernet ports. It ships with GE Fanuc’s OpenWare Lite switch management environment, providing customers with the flexibility to manage configuration of the RM983RC from a serial console or via the network.
STM safety switch
11 May, 2009 | Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
Due to its small design, the STM safety switch with its plastic housing is suitable for applications in which robustness is required in combination with small dimensions.
Failsafe level alarm relay and probe
11 May, 2009 | Multitrode Pty Ltd
MultiTrode has released the SafeSmart level alarm relay and failsafe probe that provides an additional failsafe detection.
Soft starters
11 May, 2009 | Danfoss (Australia) Pty Ltd
The VLT Soft Starter MCD 500 is a motor starting solution with advanced start, stop and protection features, adaptive acceleration control (AAC), built-in delta connections, a 4-line graphical display and multiple programming set-up menus.
Wireless monitoring and control system
11 May, 2009 | AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd
The Newport wiSeries meter-scanner-controller works with a large number of Newport wireless sensors for temperature measurement with thermocouples, RTDs and semiconductor sensors and for relative humidity and barometric pressure.
Fanless embedded PC
11 May, 2009 | Interworld Electronics and Computer Industries
The AEC-6520 IP65 environmentally protected PC is a standalone embedded PC featuring fanless operation, compact size, robust construction, low power requirements, DC power operation, high vibration/shock protection, wide operating temperature range and certified embedded OS support.
Touch-screen HMIs
11 May, 2009 | Pro-face Australia Pty Ltd
Pro-face has released the AGP3310 and AGP3360 touch-screen HMIs.
Filter interchange program
11 May, 2009 | STAUFF Corporation Pty Ltd
Stauff has introduced an online filter interchange program (www.filterinterchange.com) to complement its range of filter elements.
Heat transfer simulation software
11 May, 2009 | Invensys Operations Management (Australia) Pty Ltd
Invensys Process Systems has released the latest version of SimSci-Esscor’s Hextran software, a comprehensive heat transfer and pinch analysis tool. In addition to the numerous infrastructure upgrades and enhancements that address the emerging needs of clients seeking cost-effective and efficient heat transfer, Hextran 9.2 simulation software can now be used on Microsoft Vista Enterprise and Business operating systems. IPS has also created an updated install procedure and support for Microsoft Office 2007.
Advantech UNO-3282 fanless embedded computer
11 May, 2009 | Advantech Australia Pty Ltd
The UNO-3282 is a high-performance embedded automation computer with a fanless, diskless and cable-less design. The UNO-3282 comes with a Core 2 Duo CPU, a PCI slot and one PCI Express slot. A user-replaceable kit is included which can replace the PCI Express/PCI slot combination with two standard PCI slots.
Burkert Fluid Control Systems type 6524 dual pneumatic valve
11 May, 2009 | Burkert Fluid Control Systems
A dual pneumatic valve designed for space-poor machinery and process control environments has been released by Bürkert. The Type 6524 Dual 3/2-way pneumatic valve combines the functionality of two complete 3/2-way valves in the space of one.
Compact Profinet block I/O
11 May, 2009 | Siemens Ltd
The compact block I/O modules with Profinet interface are an addition to the Siemens range of distributed I/O systems with a high degree of protection (IP65/67).
Rate controller
11 May, 2009 | Scale Components Pty Ltd
Hardy Instruments’ HI 4060 is a compact, single-feeder, closed-loop rate controller for use in a variety of applications, including auger, belt and vibratory-based feeders, converting them from volumetric to gravimetric.




