Safety light curtain
30 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
With a 15 mm by 20 mm housing profile, the Allen-Bradley Guardmaster GuardShield Micro 400 light curtain is claimed to be the smallest Type 4 safety light curtain on the market.
Safety I/O module
25 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
The Allen-Bradley Point Guard I/O module is a modular, 24 V DC I/O system that is designed to fit into the standard Point I/O system, offering both automation and safety functionality in a maximum-density I/O solution.
SafetyNet controller
25 June, 2009 | Supplied by: GE intelligent Platforms Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
The PAC8000 SafetyNet has been approved by TÜV for applications requiring the handling of safety and process control data in the same controller. In addition, the availability of a 24 VDC power supply extends the locations where SafetyNet systems can be implemented.
Safe zero-speed/slow-speed monitor
25 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
The Wieland SNS 4084K standstill monitor enables machinery operators in process industries to safely monitor two input signals in the 0.1 to 99 Hz frequency range.
Personal gas detector
25 June, 2009 | Supplied by: TechRentals
The BW Technologies Micro Clip personal gas detector is intended to warn personnel working in confined spaces of the presence of the most commonly encountered hazardous gases and combustibles.
Solenoid interlock with three-point locking
17 June, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.control-logic.com.au
Schmersal has developed a new solution for the protection of large safety guards.
Outdoor IP camera with IR vision
17 June, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.ethernetdirect.com.au/EDS-143P_LP.htm
The EDS-143P is a 'bullet' type IP camera designed for use in outdoor locations. The device supports infra red night time vision, and has integrated Power over Ethernet 100Base-TX port for data and power.
Uptime and the new age of safety control
12 June, 2009 by Gary Milburn* | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
Unleashed by new safety standards that embrace the latest microprocessor technologies, modern safety control systems are now intricately tied to how the plant operates — not only optimising worker safety, but improving productivity and uptime.
Decentralised machine control
09 June, 2009 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP
The PSS4000 automation system and PAS4000 software suite provides integration of safety, standard and motion control, as well as visualisation and diagnostics. All data is conveyed via a SafetyNET p ethernet-based industrial fieldbus network.
ABB announces new robot safety training workshop
02 June, 2009
ABB has announced a new series of training workshops that highlight safety considerations for robotic production systems.
Pressbrake safety system
21 May, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.sensormeasurement.com.au
Service friendly safety guards for press brakes with maximum of productivity.
Euchner safety switch
11 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
The Euchner CES-AP-C safety switch makes CES transponder technology available to protect even very small guards and doors.
STM safety switch
11 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
Due to its small design, the STM safety switch with its plastic housing is suitable for applications in which robustness is required in combination with small dimensions.
PNOZsigma safety relays
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP
The multifunctional PNOZsigma relay allows a smaller number of units to be used in applications that previously required the use of numerous different models of safety relay, meaning that stockholdings can be reduced substantially. The PNOZsigma relays also provide LEDs on the front that give much better diagnostic data than their predecessors, helping with troubleshooting and therefore reducing machine downtime.
Configuration software
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP
Pilz has released version 6.0.0 of the PNOZmulti Configurator software package for use with the PNOZmulti modular safety controller. It is available in English and German, plus a new feature enables diagnostic messages for end users to be created offline in any language and imported into the Configurator.
