Automation, security and control

SCADA system enhancement

01 September, 2008 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

The functionality of the Simatic WinCC SCADA system has been expanded with the release of version 7.0, so that it now offers operation in accordance with Windows Vista, easy language switching, analysis functions and an integrated MS SQL Server archive historian database as standard. In the core packages, the power tags have been doubled from 256 to 512, and from 1024 to 2048 from the previous versions.

LCD touch panels

01 September, 2008 | Supplied by: Midwich Australia

The Kortek touch-enabled LCDs are designed to meet the demands of 24/7/365 operations in a range of environments.

ELC programmable logic controller

01 September, 2008 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty Ltd

The ELC programmable logic controller is designed to suit control applications of 40 I/Os and less, although it can also be expanded up to 256 I/Os. That way, there is no need to change to a different controller as I/Os need to be expanded.

Ethernet extension over copper

01 September, 2008 | Supplied by: Paqworks

The Westermo DDW-220 is designed to extend ethernet networks over existing copper cables in point-to-point or line sharing applications. Point-to-point transmission distances of up to 10 km can be achieved with data rates of 5.7 Mbps possible over shorter distances on a single copper pair.

Liquid cooled drive

01 September, 2008 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia

The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 700L liquid-cooled drive delivers energy-efficient liquid cooling, allowing it to be installed in conditions where air-cooled drives can’t operate, such as dusty environments, or where increases in climate control costs would be excessive. Typical applications include HVAC and chillers, pumping applications and oil and gas industries.

IP65-rated control bezel

01 September, 2008 | Supplied by: Soanar Limited

The Wincomm IP65-rated stainless steel bezels provide protection for factory automation and control and HMI equipment from water, cleaning materials and grease typically found in the food and pharmaceutical production industries.

VSD with in-built PLC

27 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Mechtric Pty Ltd

The Delta VFD-e series AC motor drives offer advanced motor control with the added advantage of an in-built PLC. The PLC provides up to 500 program steps and is programmed in standard ladder logic using free software, making simple automation projects easily achieved.

Fibre-optic light source

03 August, 2008 | Supplied by: TechRentals

When the Kingfisher KI7827B optical light source with APC (angled physical connection) is used in conjunction with the KI7600 optical power meter, together they can test loss on singlemode optical fibre systems.

Internet-linked safety I/O

01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia

The CompactBlock Guard I/O on EtherNet/IP series are safety I/O modules equipped with EtherNet/IP connectivity. The 1791ES-IB16 and the 1791ES-IB8XOBV4 modules allow users to streamline network architectures by employing industry-standard EtherNet/IP protocol for all safety, standard and motion control communications.

Unmanaged industrial ethernet switches

01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Daanet Pty Ltd

Hirschmann’s Spider range of unmanaged industrial ethernet switches has been expanded to include nearly every port configuration possible up to eight ports, enabling cost-effective solutions to be implemented - from a 2-port fibre transceiver, to a 3-port TAP (for ‘daisy-chain’ applications) and a 4- or 8-port switch with or without fibre.