Safety

GE Fanuc completes MTL product acquisition

16 June, 2008

GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has announced that it has completed the acquisition of assets of the MTL Open System Technologies (MOST) product lines, including the MTL8000 general purpose I/O, intrinsically safe I/O, SafetyNet system and process control technologies.


Fire protection technology for valve actuators

18 May, 2008

Intertec is supplying over 100 fire protection cabinets to support Emerson Process Management’s instrumentation solution for the new hydrocracker complex at the Kirishi oil refinery near St Petersburg, Russia. The cabinets will provide the valve actuators with a minimum of 30 minutes of protection against fire, so that the plant’s emergency shutdown systems and services can quickly isolate and minimise damage to protect employees, assets and environment.


Proven in prior use: a DIY challenge

18 May, 2008 by Dr Eric Scharpf, CFSE, and Dr William Goble, CFSE* | Supplied by: exida.com LLC

Australian and international safety standards permit users to apply a ‘proven in prior use’ methodology to justify their safety integrity level (SIL)-rated safety instrumented system (SIS) equipment. But, before you choose that option, be sure you can accept the responsibility and you have the proper tools and procedures.


How functional safety helps to save lives

18 May, 2008 by Jeanne Erdmann* | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP

In this article, Ron Bell of the IEC explains functional safety and looks ahead to the revision of the IEC 61508 standard that is due for publication in 2010.


Risk assessment service for machines

22 April, 2008

Treotham Automation has launched a service providing risk assessments on any type of machine.


Ethernet safety I/O modules

17 April, 2008 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia

Rockwell Automation has introduced I/O modules equipped with Ethernet/IP connectivity - the CompactBlock Guard I/O on Ethernet/IP series


GE Fanuc acquires MTL product lines

16 April, 2008

GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms and MTL Instruments Group have announced an agreement for GE Fanuc to acquire the assets of the MTL Open Systems Technology (MOST) product lines.


Safety fieldbus in the process industries

19 March, 2008 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

As end users discover the benefits of fieldbus with their process automation systems, many are beginning to wonder why they haven't been able to enjoy similar benefits with their safety instrumented systems (SIS)


Safe instrumentation market booming in automation industry: report

26 October, 2007

Safety-rated process instrumentation is becoming one of the fastest growing segments of the automation industry, according to a report recently published by American engineering consulting firm Exida.


Safety controller

20 August, 2007 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd

Omron's NE1A safety DeviceNet controller is claimed to be the world's first programmable safety controller with a built-in DeviceNet safety interface.


Intrinsically safe barriers

22 May, 2007 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd

Turck IM Series Isolating Intrinsically Safe Barriers from Micromax now have IEC Ex International approvals.


Safety relays

22 May, 2007 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia

With multi-output capabilities, the MSR142RTP and MSR144RTP relays are designed to meet a variety of safety application requirements, including those incorporating safety interlock switches, E-stops, light curtains and safety mats.


Safety instrumented system

06 October, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.yokogawa.com.au

Yokogawa Electric Corporation has added an optical remote control function to the ProSafe-RS, enabling integration of the instrument panel rooms and safety systems in large plants. Compatibility with Yokogawa's Centum CS3000 R3 Integrated Production Control System is also improved for greater usability.


Safety Control systems conference

25 September, 2006

29 - 30 November 2006
Brisbane, Australia


GASMAX/EC gas monitor

07 August, 2006 | Supplied by: Parker Engineering Corporation

The GASMAX/EC single channel Toxic/Oxygen gas monitor delivers the latest in gas detection technology, reliability and ease of use. The GASMAX/EC is CSA certified for use in Div. 1 and Div. 2 Explosion Proof installations and Intrinsically Safe installations with barrier.


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