Safe capacitor discharge instrument
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Emona Instruments Pty Ltd
Seaward Electronic has introduced an instrument for the safe discharge of stored energy in large capacitors and electrically charged equipment.
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.
Food-safe stainless steel connectors
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: HARTING Pty Ltd
Until now, many machines and devices in the processing industries, particularly food and beverage, have been permanently wired due to the environmental conditions. Highly resistant to aggressive substances, the Han-Inox housings made of high-grade stainless steel have been developed for applications in these areas.
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%.
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.
Versatile rack mount keyboard monitor drawers
18 March, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.ieci.com.au/products/product_list.asp?Class=12&BaseCat1=127&BaseCat2=14&BaseCat3=&BaseCat4=
Interworld Electronics has released the SMK Series 1U industrial LCD monitor keyboard drawers. The SMK Series combines a display, a keyboard with built-in pointing device and a KVM Switch in a compact unit that measures 1U in height.
Simple device integration of data, power and signal interfaces
18 March, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.HARTING.com
The type series of the Han PushPull connector system (variant 14 according to IEC/PAS 61076-3-117) has been extended by a complete range of metal bulkhead hoods which are used for the transmission of optical and electrical signals.
ATEX approved in line junction boxes
18 March, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.sensormeasurement.com.au
Synatel has introduced a range of low cost ATEX approved in line junction boxes with five way connectors. Designated the Synatex range, the Synatex connectors are certified for 1D use making them suitable for use in continuous hazard (zone 20) applications.
Bonfiglioli gains Australian assembly line
17 March, 2009
Bonfiglioli has commissioned a complete assembly and testing line dedicated to HDP parallel shaft and HDO bevel helical gearboxes.
Brass bearing cages
14 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Statewide Bearings
NKE Austria has introduced solid brass bearing cages with an improved design. With their reduced mass, the cages cut the rolling bearings’ energy absorption and prevent sliding friction.
Stainless steel cable tray
14 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Pentair
Hoffman has announced its expanded line of Clean Tray UL Type 1 stainless steel cable tray for power and data cable management in sanitary food and beverage processing and packaging environments. Clean Tray protects rated cabling and features a sloped-top sanitary design that minimises dirt, debris and mould build-up in addition to facilitating ease of cleaning. The Clean Tray line also includes numerous sloped-top fittings, variable angle fittings and telescopic straight sections that translate to greater installation savings and optimal sanitary performance.
19-pin connectors
13 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
Turck has expanded its 28.6 mm minifast connector line with the addition of the 19-pin connector. The 19-pin minifast connector is rated for up to 300 V, 4 A per pin, and is a solution for applications requiring an even more robust, cost-effective solution than a traditional 19-pin M23 connector — including material handling in manufacturing and packaging applications.
Wireless keyboard
13 March, 2009 | Supplied by: APC Technology
APC Technology has announced the redesign of the DW-860 rugged wireless keyboard into a sleeker, more compact case with no protruding battery pack. The case enables the keyboard to be more convenient for mobile and wireless users.
Industrial bus test tool
13 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Fluke Australia Pty Ltd
The Fluke 225C and 215C ScopeMeter test tools, with automated test capability for Fieldbus, Profibus and other industrial communication protocols, are designed for maintenance specialists who keep automation and process plant equipment operational. The instruments feature easy signal validation of all the critical signal parameters like amplitude and noise, and have floating and fully isolated inputs for true differential signal measurements on 2-wire differential bus systems.
Noise monitor
13 March, 2009 | Supplied by: Acoustic Research Laboratories Pty Ltd
Acoustic Research Laboratories has released the Ngara noise monitor. Ngara is a real-time sound acquisition system that offers class 1 specifications, allowing the user to post-process statistical noise measurements from 1/10th of a second stored data files. Ngara provides the option to store calibrated (continual or triggered) 48 kHz raw audio data. Measurements and data are stored to a USB storage device (HDD or memory stick).
