Allen-Bradley Guardmaster SensaGuard RFID-based safety switches
29 June, 2011 byThe Allen-Bradley Guardmaster SensaGuard range is designed to provide secure safety switching, diagnostics and monitoring in one package. Combining RFID coding with an M23 Safety Distribution block, SensaGuard is designed to simplify the integration of multiple sensors.
Machine safety design
16 April, 2011There comes a point in machine safety design when the designer needs to decide if it makes more sense to use multiple safety relays or to upgrade to a safety controller.
OLD Machine safety design
18 March, 2011 by Mike Garrick, Product Marketing Lead Specialist, Interface Relays, Phoenix ContactThere comes a point in machine safety design when the designer needs to decide if it makes more sense to use multiple safety relays or to upgrade to a safety controller. This point typically occurs when the application requires three or more safety relays. This article focuses on some of the issues that designers must consider when determining whether a safety relay or a safety controller is the best solution for a particular job.
Wieland Samos Plan v1.3 control software
25 February, 2011 byTreotham Automation is now supplying Wieland’s Samos Plan v1.3 control software for its range of Samos Pro modular safety products.
Leuze electronic MSI-SR5 safety relay with AND function
17 December, 2010 byThe 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.
Allen-Bradley TÜV-certified e-stop buttons
10 September, 2010All styles of Allen-Bradley emergency-stop push buttons are now available with TÜV-certified B10d Functional Safety ratings. This provides users with published certified safety product data for calculating the safety level of their entire control safety system, helping to ensure control safety system reliability.
Metso Neles ValvGuard VG9000 safety valve controller with HART
22 June, 2010 byMetso has the launched the HART version of its Neles ValvGuard VG9000 safety valve controller. The safety-valve controller and automatic partial-stroke testing (PST) device is for both emergency shutdown (ESD) and emergency venting valves (ESV). The VG9000 is therefore now available in both HART and Foundation Fieldbus versions and can be used with both single- and double-acting actuators. The HART version supports also both safety AOs and DOs. TÃœV Rheinland has certified VG9000 as compliant with IEC61508, up to SIL3.
Invensys Operations Management Triconex Trident safety system v2.1.1
21 June, 2010 byInvensys Operations Management has announced the availability of version 2.1.1 of its Triconex Trident safety system. Two input modules are now provided that are designed to enhance worker safety, reduce downtime and deliver more accurate trip analysis in power and turbomachinery applications. One module enables faster response to unsafe equipment conditions; another optimises trip data analysis to prevent future upsets.
Schneider Electric Sepam protection relays
21 June, 2010 bySepam protection relays are now IEC 61850 level 2 compliant with direct ethernet connections. Based on the ethernet protocol, the IEC 61850 communication standard ensures high communication speeds and versatile communication architectures, and interoperability between manufacturers
Siemens Simatic CPU 317TF-2DP controller
17 May, 2010 byThe Simatic CPU 317TF-2DP controller from Siemens implements motion control, safety and standard tasks in one device. The controller utilises PLCopen-compatible motion control blocks and is suitable for coupled motion sequences of multiple axes.
Allen-Bradley 193-EC5 E3 Plus solid-state overload relay
24 March, 2010The Allen-Bradley 193-EC5 E3 Plus solid-state overload relay features voltage protection and energy monitoring. Part of the E3 Plus family, the overload relay combines current and voltage protection with enhanced power monitoring and diagnostic capabilities.
Pilz PNOZ s30 safety relay
10 March, 2010 byThe Pilz PNOZ s30 safety relay monitors safe standstill, speed and direction of rotation. Safe working practices with the safety gate open, reduced set-up times and rapid access to the machine once standstill is initiated are the intended benefits for users.
Siemens integrated safety functions for cranes
22 January, 2010 byThe Simotion D motion control system and Sinamics drive family feature integrated safety functionalities for fulfilling the requirements of Performance Level d of EN ISO 13849-1 or category 3 according to EN 954-1 as well as Safety Integrity Level 2 according to EN 61508/IEC62061.
Alarm trips: the ups and downs - Part 2
06 December, 2009Something happens – a signal peaks or falls – and you need to know. A limit alarm trip can trigger the response needed to maintain normal, and safe, operations.
Wieland Samos PRO safety controller
16 November, 2009 byWieland’s Samos PRO is a compact safety controller for machine and plant applications. Utilising 22.5 mm-wide modules, a programmable safety system can be constructed in a total width of just 45 mm.
