40 A power supplies
11 May, 2009 | Supplied by: 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.
Soft starters
11 May, 2009 | Supplied by: 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.
Anti-pollution pipe stoppers
11 May, 2009 | Supplied by: 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.
NEC-Avio thermal imaging camera
11 May, 2009 | Supplied by: 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.
Bluetooth industrial keyboard
11 May, 2009 | Supplied by: 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.
Biocontaminant detector
11 May, 2009 | Supplied by: 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.
Gearboxes and bearings reduce a quarry’s energy and maintenance costs
09 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Baldor Australia Pty Ltd
Conveyor uptime has increased dramatically at Corcoran Concrete’s quarry in County Mayo, following a switch to Dodge-brand gearboxes and bearings from Baldor.
Pump trend report
07 April, 2009
At ACHEMA 2009, which will take place from 11–15 May in Frankfurt am Main, manufacturers of pumps, compressors and fittings will be the largest contingent of exhibitors once more. 950 from 4000 exhibitors will be from this sector. For them and the 180,000 expected visitors, surely energy efficiency will be one of the main themes again this year. Solutions that improve availability will also have high priority.
End-suction pump
02 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Grundfos Pumps Pty Ltd
The range of Grundfos NBG/NKG end-suction pumps has energy-efficient motors that conform to the MEPS Standard. Optimised flow geometries of the impeller and pump casing have reduced the hydraulic friction and thus the amount of energy consumed.
Transmitter trip-amplifier
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Weidmuller Pty Ltd
The Wave TTA Transmitter Trip-Amplifier is programmable to suit any common DC input type.
Inline ATEX junction boxes
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Sensor Measurement
Synatel has introduced a range of ATEX-approved inline junction boxes with five-way connectors. The Synatex connectors are certified for 1D use, making them suitable for continuous hazard (zone 20) applications.
Portable data logger
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Power Parameters Pty Ltd
The Hioki 8430-20 10-channel data logger is palm-sized and can be operated from an AC adapter, rechargeable battery pack or external battery.
Infrared camera for fugitive emission detection
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Teledyne FLIR
The GasFindIR LW is capable of rapid scanning delivering real-time thermal images of gas leaks, including dangerous greenhouse gases such as sulfur hexafluoride (SF6). The leaks stand out allowing thermographers to ‘see’ the fugitive gas emissions.
S12 connectors
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
The 4- and 5-wire S12 Quick-Connect connectors are designed to expedite installation and mate to any fully threaded M12 on the market, regardless of the manufacturer. These connectors employ advanced technology to simply attach to and detach from any M12 connection — and users can clearly hear and feel the click of the S12 Quick-Connect to know that it is fully attached. Using the S12 Quick-Connect provides a cost-effective method for component installation, including connecting numerous junction boxes where installation time can be reduced by 85%.
Profinet cordsets
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
Turck has introduced a 4-wire Profinet cordset line that has been developed to provide plug-and-play connectivity for applications using Profinet protocols. Profinet, the fastest industrial ethernet I/O network, is compatible with existing fieldbus systems and the only network that can accomplish a line topology — especially suitable for long conveyor systems. These cordsets connect to Turck’s BL67 ethernet gateways for Profinet — which can be connected to up to 32 I/O modules per gateway — to allow smooth integration into current fieldbus structures.
