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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Fixed-point gas monitor
05 June, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.indsci.com/australia
Industrial Scientific Corporation is pleased to introduce the stainless steel iTrans as a robust solution for fixed-point gas detection. Built with a 316-grade stainless steel housing to withstand corrosion, the monitor is ideal for installations in harsh environments such as offshore drilling platforms, chemical plants, or applications near a saltwater coastline.
