Fieldbus networking guide
01 February, 2008 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty LtdThe Turck Networks/Fieldbus overview guide is the first of a series of overview guides to better assist customers in understanding fieldbus networks.
DeviceNet cables
29 January, 2008 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty LtdTurck's DeviceNet cables are now available with TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) jackets, making the cables impervious to weld slag build up.
Machine drive system
17 December, 2007 | Supplied by: Danfoss DrivesThe updated VLT Decentral machine drive is equipped with a six-way M 2 sensor/actuator plug and an extra relay output so it can be used as low cost I/O connection, making remote I/Os omissible.
Industrial ethernet connectivity
17 December, 2007 by Steve Smitham, Molex Premise NetworksEthernet has played a long-term part in the networking of office PCs and peripherals, and is well proven in support of users for file sharing, printing and messaging to name but a few
Switch disconnectors
17 December, 2007 | Supplied by: Kraus & Naimer Pty LtdThe KF-series of switch disconnectors features unusually large isolation distances and offers high AC-23A motor ratings. It covers the range from 16 to 32 A and offers disconnect capability of up to 1000 V according to IEC 947. The rotary contact system incorporated in a new type of modular contact block allows high mechanical life expectancy and precise and reliable contact making. The innovative modular system is both simple and very safe while offering enormous flexibility. 1-9 pole on-off switches and 1-4 pole changeover switches can easily be assembled from these building blocks.
Ceramic coated bearings prevent fan motor failures
10 December, 2007 | Supplied by: SKF AustraliaProcess plants typically have hundreds of electric motors in them carrying out a wide range of activities. Depending on the situation, many such motors can be affected by stray currents that leak through generators and associated equipment
PowerFlex variable speed drive range
28 November, 2007 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaThe PowerFlex 4M AC variable speed drive range is the latest and smallest generation of Allen-Bradley motor control devices, designed for quick and easy panel installation and programming, in particular for retrofit projects where simple 'volts-per-hertz' speed control is required for applications such as food processing and packaging, machine tools, pumps and palletising.
IE industrial ethernet RJ-45 connectors
24 October, 2007 | Supplied by: Weidmuller Pty LtdThe fully shielded IE line of industrial ethernet RJ-45 connectors with Steadytec technology is category 6 capable, compact and require no tools for termination and assembly in the field.
Project: High-tech electrical control system for cutting edge home
26 September, 2007 | Supplied by: i-LifestyleA couple building a large home in Melbourne's seaside suburb of Mornington wanted to accentuate their cutting-edge design with the implementation of the latest high-tech electrical infrastructure and a selection of stylish switching devices
Wireless home automation
26 September, 2007 | Supplied by: Nesco Electrical ProductsThe Italian-manufactured Techome range of wireless home automation products are supplied in kit form comprising a number of units with transmitters and receivers pre-programmed and suitable for specific automation applications and situations.
Touch screen controller
26 September, 2007 | Supplied by: Home Touch Systems Pty LtdHome Touch System (HTS) is a package that combines home automation with web-based services and functions and provides the home owner with access to these services through a full-size LCD touch screen, typically mounted on a wall in a central location.
DC motor controller
21 August, 2007 | Supplied by: Control Devices AustraliaThe Lika RotaDrive series actuator unit integrates a DC geared motor, encoder, drive and controller to create a complete single-item positioning system.
Industrial power over ethernet
21 August, 2007 | Supplied by: CrispTech Pty LtdThe Moxa EDS-P308 is an eight-port unmanaged ethernet switch that features power over ethernet (PoE) on ports one to four, and supplies up to 15.4 W of power per port.
Home automation system
12 August, 2007 | Supplied by: Legrand Australia P/LHome automation installer Connected Living was challenged by a brief to integrate already roughed-in traditional wiring with a sophisticated home automation system in a builder's showcase home.
