Turck BL Compact modular I/O system
16 December, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
The BL Compact system is a modular I/O solution for collecting a variety of signals in a single, rugged node on a network. Rather than routing all signals through a control cabinet, this device makes it possible to obtain analog, digital, thermocouple, RTD, serial, RFID or a mixture of signal types in a compact, on-the-machine device over DeviceNet, CANopen and Profibus-DP.
Quanmax HPC-1000 Home Automation Panel PC
16 December, 2009 | Supplied by: Quanmax
The HPC-1000 is a fanless panel PC designed for residential terminal applications to control lighting, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning devices centrally and automatically.
mySmart Hotel Room Control System
16 December, 2009 | Supplied by: mySmart Pty Ltd
The mySmart Hotel Room Control System intelligently controls the air-conditioning in individual hotel rooms. Using motion sensing and door switches, the system knows when a room is in use and when it’s not in use.
Home automation provides better energy management for homes
01 December, 2009 by Paul Stathis
Rising energy costs and concern for our environment are motivating Australians to look for ways to reduce their energy consumption. In recent years, sophisticated energy management systems have been deployed in commercial buildings to help achieve higher energy ratings and lower energy consumption without compromising functionality. The same attitude is now evident with homeowners wanting to make their homes more energy efficient, but without the burden of having to think too hard about it.
New standard for unified smart home network
19 October, 2009
The new ITU G.hn standard for wired home networking has recently received international approval.
SmartGuard 600 safety PLC
16 October, 2009 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty Ltd
The Allen-Bradley SmartGuard 600 is designed for SIL 3 applications which require a degree of complex logic in general-purpose applications such as material handling and process lines.
Decentralised drive system
15 October, 2009 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd
The SEW-Eurodrive decentralised drive solutions package comprises a PLC/motion controller or gateway, frequency inverter, optional I/O module, geared motor and interconnection cables to bring drive control and execution closer to the application, reducing the ‘real estate’ requirement in the central control cabinet and the installation, material and maintenance costs associated with wiring inverters back to the central control cabinet.
Stratix 8000 modular industrial ethernet switches
15 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
The Allen-Bradley Stratix 8000 modular managed industrial ethernet switch line has been upgraded to improve system flexibility and uptime.
Clipsal Wiser Home Controller
01 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider Electric
The Wiser Home Controller seamlessly connects many different technologies such as lighting control, security, air conditioning, audiovisual equipment, media players, irrigation systems, motorised blinds and curtains and more, to facilitate a seamless home automation solution.
Energy-efficient motors
01 September, 2009 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd
The DR series of energy-efficient induction motors has been extended with two additional models rated to varying efficiency levels: minimum efficiency (DRE) (spanning 0.75 to 45 kW) and premium efficiency (DRP) (spanning 0.75 to 37 kW), enabling users to address differing motor-efficiency requirements.
Industrial drive modules
31 August, 2009 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
The ACS850 industrial drive features an energy-saving calculator, embedded Modbus, drive-to-drive link, integrated safety and a removable memory unit.
Electric cylinders
31 August, 2009 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty Ltd
The CMS Electric Cylinder series of electric servomotor-driven actuating cylinders presents an alternative to pneumatic and hydraulic actuating cylinders, providing accurate linear positioning for single-plane motion applications.
Small-scale control system
31 August, 2009 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
The AC500-eCo is a small-scale control system which can be adapted to meet individual requirements of smaller automation projects.
Temperature controllers
31 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Practical Control Solutions
The SDM range of temperature and process controllers, from Sanup Electrical Company, features universal inputs and outputs (except the 48 mm2 model).
Interface modules
31 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
To simplify device set-up and installation time, the IM family of interface modules may now be programmed via a PC or onboard push-buttons using FDT/DTM software, along with PACTware, allowing multiple parameters to be quickly set and saved.
