Treating security like safety
31 March, 2015 by Mike Baldi, Chief Cyber Security Architect, Honeywell Process Solutions | Supplied by: Honeywell Process SolutionsSafety and security work hand in hand in the manufacturing automation arena. However, despite more and more sophisticated, frequent and costly cyber attacks, security still does not receive the same attention as safety. There is a growing need to elevate security awareness to the same level as safety - ensuring not only a safe, but also a secure manufacturing environment.
Comitronic BTI Supermagnet electromagnetic safety lock
24 March, 2015 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty LtdOne of the features of the Supermagnet lock is that it locks without power, providing permanent safety.
Schmersal RSS16 RFID safety sensor
06 March, 2015 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdUtilising wear-free RFID technology, the RSS16 safety sensor by Schmersal is designed to overcome limitations of electromechanical devices.
Changes to Australian Standards impact new machinery
16 February, 2015Critical changes to the Australian Standard on safety of machinery, AS4024, will be a key focus for Pilz safety experts attending APPMA's AUSPACK 2015 next month in Melbourne.
Changes to Australian Standards impact new machinery
16 February, 2015 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LPCritical changes to the Australian Standard on safety of machinery, AS4024, will be a key focus for Pilz safety experts attending APPMA's AUSPACK 2015 next month in Melbourne.
Samos PRO COMPACT safety controller
05 February, 2015 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty LtdThe compact PRO COMPACT safety controller module comes with 16 safe inputs, four safe outputs, four safe configurable I/Os and an exchangeable 512 Mb program memory.
Schmersal TESK series safety hinge switches
06 January, 2015 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdThe TESK series of safety hinge switches feature freely adjustable switching angles, and the option to select up to four contact configurations with cable or plug connections.
Banner XS26-2 safety controller
12 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty LtdThe Banner XS26-2 safety controller has been designed with the ability to add up to eight expansion models, easily adapting to changing automation requirements.
Schmersal SLC/SLG 445 multifunction light curtains and light grids
08 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdThe Schmersal SLC445 and SLG445 series of multifunction safety light curtains and safety light grids are suitable for use in safety circuits up to Type 4 to EN 61496-1, PLe (EN 13849-1) or SIL3 (EN 62061).
Elfab Flo-Tel XD burst detection system
05 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Pressure and Safety SystemsElfab's Flo-Tel XD burst detection system is fully Exd approved, negating the need for intrinsically safe barriers.
Telemecanique Preventa XUSL safety light curtains
17 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricThe Telemecanique Preventa XUSL range of safety light curtains is compliant with safety standards type 2 and 4, as well as SIL2 and 3.
Rockwell Automation acquires lockout-tagout service provider ESC Services
03 November, 2014Rockwell Automation has purchased the assets of ESC Services, a hazardous energy control provider of lockout-tagout services.
Jay Electronique SAFIR range of radio remote controls
29 September, 2014 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdStandard on all SAFIR transceivers is a backlit, anti-reflection, LCD display able to indicate the battery charge level, the behaviour of the radio link and the name of the equipment being controlled remotely.
APEM ES series emergency stop switches
16 September, 2014 | Supplied by: Control Devices AustraliaThe ES series emergency stop switches can be sealed to IP65, IP67 or IP67K and the switch fully complies with EN60947-5-1.
Pepperl+Fuchs Series 5000 and 6000 purge pressurisation systems
12 September, 2014 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty LtdPurge solutions such as the Pepperl+Fuchs 5000 and 6000 Series purge pressurisation system provide the means to operate general-purpose equipment in classified areas or in environments that are highly corrosive or dusty.
