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.
GasBadge Plus gas detector
04 May, 2006 | Supplied by: Industrial Scientific Corporation
Industrial Scientific Corporation's GasBadge Plus single gas detector has received a third-party certified ingress protection (IP) rating of 66/67 and a number of agency approvals. The IP rating of 66/67 indicates that the two-year, maintenance-free monitor was tested to be dust tight and resistant to water ingress from both water jets and immersion.
Pilz emergency stop button
14 July, 2003 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP
An emergency stop button, or 'e-stop', released by Pilz, combines several features for maximum safety at the operator level, making it suitable for category 4 applications and compliant with the occupational health and safety plant regulations in all states.
PSEN 2.2 non-contact safety switch
16 June, 2003 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP
A non-contact safety switch from Pilz with an 8 mm switching distance is simple to install, copes with bouncing gates and meets international safety standards.
GX-2001 gas monitor
08 December, 2002 | Supplied by: Control Equipment Pty Ltd
Weighing only 170 g and the size of a standard business card the GX-2001 simultaneously monitors combustibles, oxygen, carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulphide.
