Safety

Updated FF SIF Specification and tools released

08 December, 2010

The Fieldbus Foundation has made updated device development solutions for its FOUNDATION Fieldbus for Safety Instrumented Functions (FF-SIF) technology available.


Fortress Interlocks bespoke safety interlock products

29 October, 2010 | Supplied by: Fortress Systems Pty Ltd

Fortress Interlocks offers customers bespoke products in addition to its fixed range of safety interlocking products. For unique applications the company has the flexibility to custom build integrated interlocks to specifically meet customer safety access needs.


Leuze electronic S410 safety hinge switch

20 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd

The S400 series of safety hinge switches has been extended in order to simplify the installation further, especially for greater profile thicknesses. The S410 safety hinge switch allows for a greater profile thickness and is also suitable for glass and plastic hoods since the fasteners, which lie further inward at a greater distance to the material’s edge, provide additional stability.


Leuze electronic safety cascades

20 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd

In situations where hand and arm protection requires high accessibility or if stepping behind protection is needed, cascaded safety light curtains are the first choice, for example, at hydraulic press brakes, assembly workstations or engine test benches. Leuze electronic provides a number of different cascades (90° U-shape, 90°/45° L-shape) to suit common applications.


Allen-Bradley TÜV-certified e-stop buttons

10 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia

All styles of Allen-Bradley emergency-stop push buttons are now available with TÜV-certified B10d Functional Safety ratings. This provides users with published certified safety product data for calculating the safety level of their entire control safety system, helping to ensure control safety system reliability.


Sperian Biosystems NXP multi-gas detection system

23 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Honeywell Industrial Safety

A single-channel fixed placement multi-gas detection system, Biosystems NXP is engineered to provide 24/7 monitoring of dangerous gas and atmospheric conditions. The NXP can be fitted with various sensor options including O2, CO, H2S, SO2 and NH3 as well as CO-H, and LEL.


Omron F3S-TGR-N stainless steel coded non-contact switches

17 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd

The F3S-TGR-N stainless steel coded non-contact switches have been introduced with the food processing industry in mind. The switches are used to interlock hinge, sliding or removable guard doors.


GDS Technologies GDS404 1-4 channel gas alarm

26 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Anri Instruments & Controls Pty Ltd

The GDS404 is a 1-4 channel gas alarm from GDS Technologies Ltd. The system is designed for monitoring any combination of oxygen, combustible and toxic gases in any type of environment from commercial premises through to heavy industrial and hazardous area applications.


Metso Neles ValvGuard VG9000 safety valve controller with HART

22 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Metso Automation (ANZ) Pty Ltd

Metso has the launched the HART version of its Neles ValvGuard VG9000 safety valve controller. The safety-valve controller and automatic partial-stroke testing (PST) device is for both emergency shutdown (ESD) and emergency venting valves (ESV). The VG9000 is therefore now available in both HART and Foundation Fieldbus versions and can be used with both single- and double-acting actuators. The HART version supports also both safety AOs and DOs. TÃœV Rheinland has certified VG9000 as compliant with IEC61508, up to SIL3.


Invensys Operations Management Triconex Trident safety system v2.1.1

21 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Invensys Process Systems (S) Pte Ltd

Invensys Operations Management has announced the availability of version 2.1.1 of its Triconex Trident safety system. Two input modules are now provided that are designed to enhance worker safety, reduce downtime and deliver more accurate trip analysis in power and turbomachinery applications. One module enables faster response to unsafe equipment conditions; another optimises trip data analysis to prevent future upsets.


Schneider Electric Sepam protection relays

21 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

Sepam protection relays are now IEC 61850 level 2 compliant with direct ethernet connections. Based on the ethernet protocol, the IEC 61850 communication standard ensures high communication speeds and versatile communication architectures, and interoperability between manufacturers


Pilz PSENslock non-contact safety gate systems

25 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP

The PSENslock non-contact safety gate systems are designed to be a safe alternative to existing mechanical technology. With an electromagnetic holding force of up to 1000 N, PSENslock units prevent swing gates and sliding gates from being opened unintentionally. The actuator is manipulation proof, providing added safety.


ReeR EOS4 compact safety light curtain

25 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd

The ReeR EOS4 compact safety light curtain is designed for the protection of machine tools. With its small housing and minimal dead zone, it is suitable for applications where space restrictions exist.


Euchner MGB interlocking gate guard system

25 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd

The Euchner MGB (multifunctional gate box) is an interlocking guard system for the protection of safety doors on machines and systems. Linked to machine controls, the opening of the access door via the MGB will be prevented until the machine has safely stopped.


Siemens Simatic CPU 317TF-2DP controller

17 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

The Simatic CPU 317TF-2DP controller from Siemens implements motion control, safety and standard tasks in one device. The controller utilises PLCopen-compatible motion control blocks and is suitable for coupled motion sequences of multiple axes.


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