Banner Engineering introduces the EZ-Light K30L and K50L hazardous area indicator lights. They feature extensive ATEX and CSA approvals and are safe to use in every classified zone or area in North America and Europe. Their IECEx approval means quicker authorisation for use in locations outside these areas. The lights are available in intrinsically […]
PRM is a software package that is capable of centrally managing large amounts of data from plant monitoring and control devices and manufacturing equipment, thereby allowing their status to be monitored and diagnosed online. With PRM R3.12, released by Yokogawa on 28 May 2014, self-diagnostic information is now displayed in a more intuitive, easy-to-understand […]
The new extended controller from Ifm Electronic features 32 multifunctional analogue and digital inputs and outputs, which also provide practical diagnostic functions. The CRO232 features more than five powerful CAN interfaces to ISO 11898 with CANopen and SAE J1939 protocol for many communication tasks. The core of the controller is a fast 32-bit processor […]
Agnico Eagle’s gold mine in northern Finland, 150 km inside the Arctic circle, experiences harsh conditions and extreme climates, including very wet and humid conditions, with winter temperatures as low as -40°C, and springtime temperatures which rise from -25 to +15 °C from night to day – leading to heavy condensation. To overcome frequent […]
With the UPT-2X, Wika has brought a new process transmitter to market. It is said to be a highly accurate all-purpose instrument with a robust design and an on-site display. The compact plastic housing of the UPT-2X, depending on requirements, is fitted with a measuring sensor between 0 – 400 mbar and 0 – […]
With the new EL7211 servo terminal, the EtherCat I/O system now also offers a complete servo drive with an output current of up to 4,5 A rns integrated into a space-saving 24 mm terminal housing. This advanced EtherCat terminal is available with integrated resolver interface or with the one cable technology (OCT) solution. Especially […]
Navigating the M2M value chain can be confusing for companies trying to take advantage of the Internet of Things. Although adoption continues to grow, so do forecasts. This industry has a lot of work to do to simplify the process for its customers. Consider the heretofore unimaginable one-stop shop – a place where connectivity hardware, network services […]
SMI master terminal flexibly integrates light and shading solutions into building automation. Beckhoff has extended its via two SMI master terminals, the KL6831 and the KL6841, which connect the Bus Terminal system with the SMI (standard motor interface) bus. Each terminal can control up to 16 SMI-compliant roller shutter and sunblind drives. The energy […]
Saltek’s FLP-B+C Maxi VS/3+1 is a pluggable three-phase and neutral combined Class 1 and Class 2 lightning current arrester. It is a combination of heavy duty gas discharge tubes (GDTs) rated at 25 kA (10/350 μsec pulse) with a high energy varistor for installation in LV distributions at the boundary of LPZ 0A–LPZ 1 […]
The new AXC 1050 controller from Phoenix Contact’s Axiocontrol range is said to provide excellent performance and easy usage, and to be particularly suited for installation in harsh industrial settings. For the construction of local stations, the I/O modules of the Axioline I/O system can be added on to the controller directly via the built-in […]
