Safety card for servo amplifier
01 November, 2008 | Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP
Pilz has launched a safety card for the servo amplifiers PMCprotego D, so that safety is integrated directly into the drive. When fitted with the safety card PMCprotego S, the servo amplifiers can provide a safe drive solution with numerous safety functions, ranging from safe stop and safe motion functions through to safe brake functions.
Open-frame LCD monitors
01 November, 2008 | Interworld Electronics and Computer Industries
The OPD series of open-frame industrial monitors includes the latest OPD-11x6 series TFT LCDs. Open-frame monitors are supplied without a front bezel or surround giving the end user or systems integrator a greater choice of mounting options. Open-frame monitors can be easily integrated into racks, panels and custom equipment housings during the design stage.
Modelling language
01 November, 2008 | MathWorks Australia
The MathWorks has announced the Simscape language, a new capability that enables textual authoring of physical modelling components, domains and libraries in the Simulink environment.
Programmable dispensing system
01 November, 2008 | STAUFF Corporation Pty Ltd
The PDS-100 from Fluid Metering Inc is a programmable dispensing system which uses precision stepper motors to control a variety of FMI’s valveless piston pumps.
Valve assembly with Profibus
01 November, 2008 | Metal Work Pneumatic Australia Pty Ltd
The heavy-duty Multimach (HDM) is a valve assembly with integrated Profibus module. It allows for the rapid addition and replacement of valves in a rugged assembly.
Pallet system
01 November, 2008 | FlexCAM
The FlexLink X85 conveyor system allows for building highly efficient lines. The system is a toolbox for single-piece flow solutions enabling flexible routing and full control of each product in process.
Bulk solid flow measurement
01 November, 2008 | SWR Engineering Messtechnik Pty Ltd
SolidFlow can be used to measure lean phase mass flow of bulk solids up to 20 t/h, either in free fall or pneumatically conveyed. It uses a microwave technique.
IEC USB-IDIO series USB isolated I/O module
01 November, 2008 | Interworld Electronics and Computer Industries
The IEC USB-IDIO series is suitable for adding portable, easy-to-install isolated input and solid-state output capabilities to any computer with a USB port. The USB-IDIO series are USB 2.0 high-speed devices, offering the highest speed available with the USB bus. A number of input and output configurations are available.
Mobile scanning computers
01 November, 2008 | Peacock Bros Pty Ltd
Intermec’s CK3 series of handheld rugged mobile computers offer improved power storage technology and durable lightweight construction.
Level measuring instrument
01 November, 2008 | Endress+Hauser Australia Pty Ltd
The Liquicap T continuous level measuring instrumentation for liquids features a build-up compensation mode that overcomes performance problems normally associated with conventional capacitance/inductance level measuring probes, particularly in chemically aggressive, sticky liquid applications.
Melt pressure transducers
01 November, 2008 | Bestech Australia Pty Ltd
The MPT160, MPT161 and MPT26X series are a range of melt pressure and temperature transducers that are constructed with a full bridge strain gauge circuit and are made wholly from stainless steel material. Additionally, the pressure diaphragm features a surface treatment with special alloy coating for all models.
Robot programming GUI
01 November, 2008 | Marand Precision Engineering
SmartGUI is the graphical user interface for Kuka robots. Robots only work on instruction and the SmartGUI system is designed to enable that instruction be straightforward and simple.
Sonar transducer for level control
01 November, 2008 | Hawk Measurement Systems Pty Ltd
The line of ‘fourth-generation’ sonar transducers designed for improved sensing of interface levels in clarifiers and thickeners is available. The sensors claim improvements in overall power, penetration and calibration density range. They provide better capability under high suspended solids loading, ‘sliming’ and generally upset process conditions.
Component HMIs
01 November, 2008 | Rockwell Automation Australia
Suitable for OEMs and other industrial operators, the Allen-Bradley PanelView Component operator interface provides the right amount of control at a cost-effective price.
ABB Australia low-voltage AC motors
01 November, 2008 | ABB Australia Pty Ltd
ABB Australia has launched low-voltage AC motors with improved energy efficiency and life cycle value. The motors are available from 0.06 to 95 kW while the frame size starts from 56, going all the way to 250. The range is classified into three ranges: general performance, industrial performance and process performance. Frame materials include cast iron and aluminium.
