Furst Electrical secures Accensi contract
21 January, 2015Melbourne-based industrial electrical contractor Furst Electrical Services has secured a $1.6m contract to design and install the electrical control system for chemical giant Accensi's new manufacturing facility in Lara, Geelong.
Digiever Pro+ series, NVR Pro+ and Pro series IP video surveillance solutions
20 January, 2015 | Supplied by: CrispTech Pty LtdEthernet Australia has released the Digiever Pro+ series, Digiever NVR Pro+ and Pro series to meet the increasing storage space demands for high-resolution IP video surveillance.
Opportunities abound in telemetry and automation
13 January, 2015 by Graeme Lane* | Supplied by: Automation Group
Changes and innovations in the world of local and wide area telemetry and automation are providing new opportunities for electrical and communications contractors.
Oleumtech OT Series battery-powered wireless sensors, I/O and gateways
08 January, 2015 | Supplied by: Automation GroupThe Oleumtech OT Series battery-powered wireless sensors, I/O and gateways have achieved formal IECex certification for use in hazardous installations.
If the network is down, the production is down
07 January, 2015 by Christopher Anhalt, Product Management Industrial Network Diagnostics, Softing Industrial Automation | Supplied by: CrispTech Pty Ltd
With the growing use of Industrial Ethernet, in particular Profinet, in modern production facilities, operators are faced with a technology that opens up a host of new possibilities.
Allied Telesis IE200 series Industrial Ethernet switches
16 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Allied Telesis International (Aust) Pty LtdAvailable in Fast Ethernet and gigabit versions, the IE200 series Industrial Ethernet switches are suitable for applications in challenging environmental conditions such as elevator engine rooms and external or harsh environments.
Automation Group Oleumtech RS485 I/O expansion system
08 December, 2014 | Supplied by: Automation GroupThe Oleumtech RS485 I/O expansion system is compatible with any Modbus RS485 master device but unlike most other solutions requires no software configuration.
Six retrofitting trends to watch for in 2015
08 December, 2014 by Athena Dennis | Supplied by: Evo Energy Technologies
Commercial buildings with a high NABERS rating deliver 10.5% more investment returns compared to buildings with a low NABERS rating, according to The Property Council. With benefits like that, it is important to keep abreast of changes in the fast-moving retrofitting industry. Here are some trends we can expect to see in 2015.
Axis mobile surveillance apps for small systems
28 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Axis Communications (S) Pte LtdAxis has introduced mobile apps for Apple iPhone and Android devices for use with AXIS Camera Companion and hosted video solutions.
The impact of new wireless standard on structured cabling
24 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Siemon Australia
The newly published IEEE 802.11ac Very High Throughput wireless LAN standard has far-reaching implications with respect to cabling infrastructure design.
Measuring harmonics
21 November, 2014 by Amir Broshi, VP Business Development | Supplied by: SATEC (Australia) Pty LtdHarmonics can cause significant damage to equipment and power systems. This article explains how harmonics are generated and why they should be regularly monitored.
Hills Video Security Professional IP Series cameras
18 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Direct Alarm SuppliesThe Hills Video Security Professional IP Series consists of commercial-grade and feature-rich NVRs and IP cameras to suit professional installations.
Residential security
12 November, 2014 by John Fleming, General Manager | Supplied by: ASIALThe home security solutions market is set to flourish due to rapid advancements in technology, growing adoption of smart devices and an increase in crime rates. As the market grows, so do opportunities for installers.
Australian SME secures NZ defence contract
11 November, 2014Cogito Group, an Australian SME that specialises in digital security and systems integration, has been engaged to assist the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) in planning the implementation of stronger authentication and access-enabled solutions.
Axis Q6000-E network camera
03 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Axis Communications (S) Pte LtdThe Axis Q6000-E network camera offers a 360° overview provided by four 2-megapixel camera heads, and when integrated with AXIS Q60-E it simultaneously offers high detail optical zoom on areas of interest, with just one click.
