Gefran ONP1-A magnetostrictive linear position sensor
20 December, 2010 | Panduit International Ltd
The Gefran ONP1-A contactless magnetostrictive linear position sensor consists of an alloy body containing the sensor and all electronics to produce 4-20 mA proportional to the position of a magnet along the body. The magnet can be mounted on a separate mechanical part, or on a sliding carriage that moves on tracks on the alloy body. Power supply is 24 VDC ±20%.
Turck 3- and 4-branch M16 tees
20 December, 2010 | Turck Australia Pty Ltd
Turck has introduced h-style (3-branch) and H-style (4-branch) M16 tees, designed for saving field installation time and hassle in comparison to hardwired cable tray installations. The tees are available in various configurations, including tees with a male connector on either side of the trunk line, integral connections or cable drops.
Exlar GSX and GSM linear actuators
17 December, 2010 | Applied Automation
Exlar’s GSX and GSM linear actuators now offer Class I, Division 2 certification. Suitable for process control valve and damper applications, the linear actuators provide continuous hold on the position of the valve stem or shaft. This allows for a fast response to small command signal changes without overshoot - even when friction is present. This design results in improved loop performance and reduced process variability.
Leuze electronic MSI-SR5 safety relay with AND function
17 December, 2010 | Balluff Pty Ltd
The MSI-SR5 safety relay can be used to connect several safety components so as to act on a single switch-off circuit using a logical AND link. Using the one relay, for example, the combined application of a safety light curtain for point of operation guarding and a protective door for access guarding can be realised up to Performance Level PLe according to EN ISO 13849-1.
JUMO Midas S05 pressure transmitter
17 December, 2010 | OneTemp Pty Ltd
The Jumo Midas S05 pressure transmitter is a completely welded measuring system made of high-quality stainless steel and can be used in almost all substances, even under rough conditions.
AMCI R11 resolvers
17 December, 2010 | Automated Control Pty Ltd
AMCI has announced recent mechanical advancements made to the R11 (size 11 resolvers) that increase reliability and maximise equipment uptime.
Donaldson Buran range of refrigeration-compressed air dryers
17 December, 2010 | Donaldson Australasia Pty Ltd
The Buran range of refrigeration-compressed air dryers is suitable for various industries including general manufacturing and processing, the food sector, pharmaceutical manufacturing and hospitals.
Leuze electronic MLD 300 and MLD 500 series multiple light beam sensors
17 December, 2010 | Balluff Pty Ltd
Leuze electronic has released the multiple light beam safety device (MLD) range, including a three-beam transceiver system, as well as traditional receiver-transmitter type systems. MLD has various integrated features such as fully integrated muting controller that requires no programming, EDM and integrated start/restart interlock.
Leuze electronic AMS 300i laser distance measurement sensor
17 December, 2010 | Balluff Pty Ltd
In addition to an SSI interface and the conventional RS interfaces, the AMS 300i laser distance measurement devices from Leuze electronic provide fieldbus communication via their compact M12 connector. This includes Profinet and Profibus as well as EtherNet/IP, DeviceNET, CANopen, EtherCAT and Ethernet TCP/IO or Interbus.
Banner Engineering AG4 safety laser scanner
17 December, 2010 | Micromax Pty Ltd
The AG4 safety laser scanner from Banner Engineering uses pulsed infrared laser light to locate the position of objects in its field of view. It is designed to safeguard irregularly shaped areas not suitable for a standard two- or three-piece safety light screen. By meeting all requirements for Type 3 per IEC 61496-1/-2, Category 3 PLd per EN ISO 13849-1 and SIL2 per IEC 61508, the scanner is suitable for applications including area guarding, access/perimeter guarding, and automated guided vehicle collision avoidance.
MathWorks Data Acquisition Toolbox R2010b
17 December, 2010 | MathWorks Australia
The R2010b release of Data Acquisition Toolbox now enables engineers and scientists to use National Instruments’ CompactDAQ data acquisition hardware directly from MATLAB. Data Acquisition Toolbox supports more than 25 CompactDAQ devices, providing access to measurements that include voltage, current and temperature.
West ProVU dual loop temperature and industrial controller
17 December, 2010 | Automated Control Pty Ltd
The ProVU temperature and industrial controller from West now comes with two independent control loops in one unit.
Unitronics Vision1040 PLC and integrated HMI
17 December, 2010 | Micromax Pty Ltd
The Unitronics Vision1040 PLC and integrated HMI is designed to allow machine manufacturers and system integrators to add a 10.4″ colour touch screen equipped with a nine programmable function key display and full PLC functionality to their systems. It provides up to 1024 I/O options, a USB programming port, data logging, and built-in recipe capability.
Banner Engineering metal housing for DX99 wireless node
17 December, 2010 | Micromax Pty Ltd
Banner Engineering has introduced a compact metal housing rated for Class I, Division 1 hazardous locations for its intrinsically safe DX99 wireless node product line. A DX99 node provides power to sensors directly within a hazardous area, with an integrated battery power supply that produces an intrinsically safe (IS) power source for the radio transceiver and external third-party sensors. Equipped with its metal housing, the DX99 node is more versatile while maintaining its single chamber design - placing the battery, wiring terminal and radio together for easy mounting and connection to sensors.
Honeywell FlexLine level gauges
17 December, 2010 | Honeywell Process Solutions
Honeywell has announced that its FlexLine level gauges have been approved by the TÜV for use in SIL2-rated loops, allowing industrial facilities to use the devices in applications that require the stringent certification to prevent safety incidents. The gauges are used in overfill protection loops to prevent spillage and mitigate the likelihood of a catastrophic accident, effectively stopping overfill before it happens.
