Wireless temperature and humidity system
05 October, 2008 | Testo Pty Ltd
The Saveris radio probes measure temperature and humidity. The probes save their measurement data and send it to the central base at regular intervals. If a limit value is exceeded, a radio link is established immediately.
Gearboxes
05 October, 2008 | M Rutty & Co Pty Ltd
SG worm gearboxes from Dunkermotoren are noted for their quiet running. The worm-gear shaft has bearings on both sides. The gear components, made of bronze or steel, and the lubrication ensure a long service life at the rated torque.
Weld nut sensors
05 October, 2008 | Turck Australia Pty Ltd
Turck has introduced magnetic-inductive sensors for efficient and economic detection of weld nuts. These sensors use signal attenuation to reliably detect ferromagnetic components such as nuts, bushings and spacer sleeves and ensure these necessary components are present before robotic welding occurs — with no additional software or electronics required.
HACCP flow control valves
05 October, 2008 | SMC Australia | New Zealand
SMC Pneumatics has developed a range of cost-effective stainless steel flow control valves that now carry HACCP endorsement. They are available in thread sizes from M5 to ½" BSP and catering for tube sizes from 4 to 12 mm OD in both straight and elbow configurations.
Flow sensor for solids
05 October, 2008 | SWR Engineering Messtechnik Pty Ltd
FlowJam is a non-contact flow/no flow sensor for solids. It uses microwave technology to give reliable results under harsh conditions of dust and sunlight. It is a suitable device for detecting solid flows in hoppers, conveyors, screw conveyors, air slides, etc.
Fluid property analyser
05 October, 2008 | Thermal Component Technologies
The Fluid Property Analyser (FPA) is an innovative and robust sensor designed and manufactured by Measurement Specialties which simultaneously and directly measures the viscosity, density, dielectric constant and temperature of fluids.
CPU module
05 October, 2008 | Advantech Australia Pty Ltd
The SOM-4430 module, a super low-power SoC (system on chip) ETX CPU solution, uses Advantech’s super low-power EVA-X4300 SoC to provide a balance between computing performance and power saving with a minimum power consumption of less than 5 W.
Networkforce/torque sensor system
05 October, 2008 | Romheld Automation Pty Ltd
ATI Industrial Automation has released a networkforce/torque (Net F/T) sensor system. The Net F/T system measures six components of force and torque (Fx, Fy, Fz, Tx, Ty, Tz) and provides an ethernet /IP and CANbus communication interface and is compatible with standard ethernet. The Net F/T system is available with all of ATI’s force/torque transducer models.
Power and I/O interconnects
05 October, 2008 | Soanar Limited
Samtec has added rugged interface products, including PowerStrip/55 high power interconnects, AccliMate and LifeJack I/O interfaces and the Tiger Eye micro rugged discrete wire system, to its standard product offering.
Waterproof panel PC
05 October, 2008 | Interworld Electronics and Computer Industries
The Fox-120 and Fox-150 are multipurpose, industrial waterproof panel PCs. The Fox Series fits a variety of applications and weather conditions and feature fanless operation, complete waterproof sealing to IP65 specifications, sunlight readable LCDs and integrate an optional wireless LAN with internal antennas for real-time data exchange.
Industrial intelligence software
05 October, 2008 | Rockwell Automation Australia
IncuityEMI version 2.6 is enterprise manufacturing intelligence (EMI) software. This software tool is specially designed to access the data from many disparate sources throughout a manufacturing facility, then organise, analyse and present that information via user-friendly web browsers or similar remote interfaces.
Alarm management software
05 October, 2008 | Matrikon Asia-Pacific
Matrikon has announced the release of Matrikon Alarm manager V4.2 featuring enforcement, bypass management and incident review capabilities.
Rotary air couplings
05 October, 2008 | SMC Australia | New Zealand
With the current trend for automation systems to include operations involving rotary transfer of air and fluids, SMC Pneumatics has addressed the problems of tube rotation with its range of MQR rotary joints.
SDR-240 DIN rail power supply
05 October, 2008 | ADM Instrument Engineering Group
Meanwell Enterprises has launched the first model in its slim DIN rail product series, the SDR-240, for the growing demand of high-performance DIN rail power supplies. The slim design of 63.5 mm in width helps save precious space on the rail and makes it 42.8% smaller in size in comparison to the previous model.
Pressure transmitters
05 October, 2008 | AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd
The AT9000 advanced transmitter from Yamatake is a microprocessor-based smart transmitter that features high performance and good stability. Capable of measuring gas, liquid, vapour and liquid levels, it transmits 4-20 mA DC analog and digital signals according to the measured differential pressure.
