Controller
12 March, 2009 | Rockwell Automation Australia
Rockwell Automation has launched the Allen-Bradley CompactLogix L23 controller. The latest addition to the CompactLogix family of controllers extends the functionality and flexibility of Rockwell Automation’s Logix control platform to small machine-level control applications.
Ultrasonic flow transmitter
12 March, 2009 | GE Sensing
The UTX878 flow ultrasonic transmitter combines the simplicity of a loop-powered meter installation with advanced clamp-on ultrasonic flow transmitter technology.
RS485 master control card
12 March, 2009 | Advantech Australia Pty Ltd
The PCM-3202I PCI-104 interface card supports two independent AMONet (Advantech Motion Network) RS485 master rings with each ring controlling up to 2048 I/O points, 256 axes, or a combination of I/O points and axes for motion control. The PCM-3202I allows direct data transfer between master and slaves without any operations in between. This customised solution saves wires, covers long distances and supports high-speed real-time communications.
Modular ethernet connectors
12 March, 2009 | HARTING Pty Ltd
The Han-Modular series is a versatile, open connector system. Users can configure their own connectors which match the needs of their particular application.
4-port RS232 module
12 March, 2009 | Advantech Australia Pty Ltd
Advantech has launched the ADAM-5091 module equipped with four RS232 ports, making it especially suitable for bi-directional communication. The ADAM-5091 can simultaneously read data from other third-party devices such as a modem, bar code reader or PLC, as long as these devices are equipped with an RS232 interface.
Thermal mass flowmeter
12 March, 2009 | AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd
The ST75 flowmeter from Fluid Components International is now available in a remote mountable configuration for applications in hazardous areas or hard-to-reach locations. The ST75’s remote mount transmitter, which includes a full digital display, can be mounted up to 15 m away from its thermal mass flow sensor in the process piping and connected via two 0.50" FNPT cables.
Power supplies
12 March, 2009 | HARTING Pty Ltd
Harting pCon 2000 series power supplies are designed for control cabinet installation.
Intrinsically safe keyboards
12 March, 2009 | Interworld Electronics and Computer Industries
The iKey intrinsically safe keyboards are constructed in a highly rugged, stainless steel case with industrial silicone rubber keypads, ensuring NEMA 4X protection in rugged applications. The keyboards are completely sealed and include optical isolated barriers and bulkhead cables for complete protection in hazardous environments. The keyboards are certified by Factory Mutual (FM) and have approval for Class I, II, and III, Division I, Groups C, D, E, F, and G hazardous locations.
Advantech TPC-1770H touch panel computer
11 March, 2009 | Advantech Australia Pty Ltd
The Industrial Automation Group of Advantech has introduced the TPC-1770H, a high-resolution 17" SXGA TFT LCD low-power CeleronM 1 GHz touch-panel computer with 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM. The system is fanless with spindle-free storage, which makes the TPC-1770H a durable and reliable platform. For applications where spindle-free storage is not critical, a fast-access HDD module can be used.
Loadcell weighing system
11 March, 2009 | Hi-Weigh Aust Pty Ltd
Hi-Weigh Australia has released a loadcell weighing system. The system comprises four stainless steel weigh modules, each fitted with an IP68 stainless steel loadcell, stainless steel sealed junction box and a digital weight display, which can take many output options.
WaterMaster flowmeters
11 March, 2009 | ABB Australia Pty Ltd
The WaterMaster range of flowmeters is specifically designed for water, wastewater and sewage applications, and is available in the most commonly installed flowmeter sizes: 40-300 mm.
Cartoner
11 March, 2009 | Macropak Pty Ltd
The Promatic P 91S horizontal intermittent motion cartoner from Romaco has a maximum output of 140 cartons per minute. The design of the machine allows any change in format to be made directly by the shift personnel. This accelerates production runs, particularly for small batch sizes, and provides a consistent production flow. The cartoner is operated by a touch screen, which automatically monitors the individual production steps and makes adjustments, if required. All secondary packaging processes are hence controlled flexibly and efficiently.
Small footprint signal conditioners
11 March, 2009 | Moore Industries
In the instrumentation world, panel space equals money. Moore Industries has addressed this requirement for narrow instruments with the miniMoore family of multi-channel analog signal conditioners. These signal conditioners deliver up to four low-cost I/O channels in a 25.4 mm footprint, which equates to 6.35 mm per channel.
Drive configuration tool
11 March, 2009 | ABB Australia Pty Ltd
The DriveConFig kit is a PC configuration tool for ABB component drives ACS55, offering fast and safe configuration of unpowered drives.
Heat-sealing machine
11 March, 2009 | Macropak Pty Ltd
The Siebler HM 1/230 vertical heat-sealing machine from Romaco is used for the packaging of solid pharmaceutical products such as tablets, dragées, capsules and effervescent tablets. The single products are welded into foil packages using a heat-sealing process. Strip packaging is preferred for single doses used in hospitals and for drug samples, as well as for the packaging of medication for single dosage use.
