Modbus gateways
01 April, 2009 | Advantech Australia Pty Ltd
The EKI-1220 series Modbus Gateways are designed for quick and easy integration of Modbus serial devices with industrial ethernet networks. Available in two configurations, the EKI-1221 and EKI-1222 feature one or two RS232/422/485 serial ports, with redundant 10/100 Mbps ethernet connections, for transparently connecting Modbus ASCII/RTU and Modbus/TCP devices and equipment.
Compressed air filters
01 April, 2009 | SMC Australia | New Zealand
Mainline filtration provides the source of clean air direct from compressor installations. It is essential that correct filtration is installed to ensure clean compressed air is provided to processes.
Linear axis
01 April, 2009 | Festo Pty Ltd
The EGC electric linear axis offers efficiency, maximum dynamic response and improved rigidity. The EGC electric linear axis is now available as a toothed belt drive or spindle drive. These new axes are easily integrated into the Festo multi-axis modular system and are also suitable for both stepper and servo motors.
Parallel actuator controller
01 April, 2009 | LINAK Australia Pty Ltd
The TR-EM-239 parallel controller is designed to drive two actuators in parallel. It is suitable for 12-24 VDC motors each with a maximum of 10 A capacity and in applications where parallel movement is required — for example, across a bench, hatch, door, slide, transfer, directional guide or conveyor line.
Compact orifice DP flowmeters
01 April, 2009 | ABB Australia Pty Ltd
The OriMaster compact orifice DP flowmeter is a one-piece flowmeter that comes fully factory configured and pressure tested, solving many of the problems associated with sizing, selection, installation and operation of conventional orifice plate installations.
Inline ATEX junction boxes
01 April, 2009 | Sensor Measurement
Synatel has introduced a range of ATEX-approved inline junction boxes with five-way connectors. The Synatex connectors are certified for 1D use, making them suitable for continuous hazard (zone 20) applications.
Food-safe stainless steel connectors
01 April, 2009 | HARTING Pty Ltd
Until now, many machines and devices in the processing industries, particularly food and beverage, have been permanently wired due to the environmental conditions. Highly resistant to aggressive substances, the Han-Inox housings made of high-grade stainless steel have been developed for applications in these areas.
Drive design software
01 April, 2009 | Festo Pty Ltd
The Positioning Drives software tool for all electrical drives from Festo enables fast, easy and reliable design and planning of motor and axis combinations in three simple steps.
Temperature switch with rotating set-up dials
01 April, 2009 | ifm efector pty ltd
The compact TK series switch and its 316 stainless steel RTD probe measure only 72 mm and the probe is directly mounted into a pipe. Two mechanical set-up dials rotate to quickly establish the setpoint and resetpoint temperatures. The switch’s high accuracy ensures that the setpoint does not drift and calibration is not required.
Packaging industry application
01 April, 2009 | Wonderware Australia
Wonderware has released Wonderware Industry Application for Packaging, targeting the needs of packaging operations in the food and beverage and consumer goods industry markets.
Infrared camera for fugitive emission detection
01 April, 2009 | Teledyne FLIR
The GasFindIR LW is capable of rapid scanning delivering real-time thermal images of gas leaks, including dangerous greenhouse gases such as sulfur hexafluoride (SF6). The leaks stand out allowing thermographers to ‘see’ the fugitive gas emissions.
Cat 5e flexible cables
01 April, 2009 | Belden Australia Pty Ltd
Belden has introduced the category 5e DataTuff SI7938A shielded twisted pair continuous flex cable for use in continuous motion machinery, such as C-Track and festoon systems, as well as robotics frequently used in discrete manufacturing and automated assembly lines. It features a flexible, stranded and shielded construction to resist machine and plant floor vibration, along with high noise immunity.
Inline water quality monitoring in distribution pipelines
01 April, 2009 | Westwater Enterprises
The Intellisonde multi-parameter monitoring system is a measuring device designed for direct insertion into potable water pipeline distribution networks, providing benefits including: continuous water quality monitoring within the distribution system; integration into a water utility data collection system such as SCADA; providing real-time and historical data — both alphanumeric and graphical; assistance with compliance and regulatory requirements; analysis of the distribution network; and minimising risk of contamination posed by bursts and repairs.
Safety conduit
01 April, 2009 | Albatech Pty Ltd
The Evcco FRAS polymer safety conduit offers a halogen-free flame-retardant (HFFR) polymer formulation developed as an alternative to PVC and metal conduits.
Scalable mobile control system
01 April, 2009 | Daanet Pty Ltd
The Scalable Mobile Control System from Hirschmann Automation and Control can be used for controlling and monitoring machine functions as well as for safe load indicator. The product family includes controls from the iFLEX series and the iSCOUT operating consoles. The modular concept also ensures that each solution can be adapted economically at any time to changed requirements.
