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.
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.
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.
Industrial I/Os
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
The high-density Compact I/O modules are additions to the Allen-Bradley range of industrial I/Os including analog, digital and ASCII modules that accommodate various applications while conserving panel space. Providing improved installation and operational flexibility, the modules are compatible with the CompactLogix and MicroLogix control platforms.
Embedded ethernet switch
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty Ltd
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has released the Neternity RM921, a family of layer 2/3+ managed ethernet embedded switches with full IPv6 wire speed switching and routing and featuring OpenWare switch management.
Embeddable presence sensors
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
The Banner Engineering M-GAGE wireless sensor node for vehicle sensing is encapsulated in an IP67-rated enclosure and accompanied by a long-lasting FlexPower battery, which supplies power for both sensing and wireless connectivity for up to 10 years.
Industrial PC interface
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd
Siemens has equipped its industrial PC family with a Profinet interface. Designed as a 3-port switch, the interface supports isochronous real time and integrates into Profinet networks.
Industrial LCD module
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Soanar Limited
The NEC LCD Technologies NL8048BC19-02 module is a 7" TFT LCD with WVGA resolution, 50,000 h claimed life and white LED backlighting.
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.
Safety relay contact blocks
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Jemtech Pty Ltd
Utilising reliable 6 A dual redundant and forcibly guided relays, the Jemtech PA-X11 safety relay contact block is designed for use in safety systems and light curtain installations as well as relay outputs for light curtains.
Octopus IP67 ethernet switches
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Daanet Pty Ltd
Hirschmann Automation & Control has added three IP67 switches of the Octopus series to its range. These switches have 8 or 16 twisted-pair ports (100 BASE TX) or 14 twisted pair and two fibre-optic uplink ports (100 BASE FX).
Stepper drive with AC mains supply
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Automated Motion Systems Pty Ltd
The RTA XMind-B6 stepper drive is powered by direct connection to 240, 220 or 110 VAC. When using a 240 VAC supply, this provides a 325 VDC motor supply rail which is suitable for high speed and acceleration.
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.
h3 series stepper motors
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: M Rutty & Co Pty Ltd
The updated version of the h3 series of Portescap step motors is claimed to provide 25+% more torque output across the entire speed range compared with the original h3 models.
