Siemens Simatic CPU 317TF-2DP controller
17 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd
The 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.
Pilz PNOZ s30 safety relay
10 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP
The 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.
Robotics safety
28 February, 2010 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
Major technological advances have ushered in a new age of robotics, in which once-futuristic visions have either become realities or are on the horizon. Yet despite breakthrough applications in areas ranging from manufacturing to medicine, robots carry risk.
Pilz PSENsgate secure safety gate monitoring system
15 February, 2010 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP
The PSENsgate secure safety gate monitoring system is a combination of electronics and mechanics, combining safety gate monitoring, safe guard locking with escape/auxiliary release, E-Stop, request and acknowledgement button.
Siemens integrated safety functions for cranes
22 January, 2010 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd
The 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.
Sick C4000 Palletizer Advanced safety light curtain
22 January, 2010 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd
The C4000 Palletizer Advanced safety light curtain meets the demands of Performance Level ‘e’ according to EN ISO 13849 and SIL3 in line with IEC 61508. The C4000 Palletizer Advanced provides the possibility of human-material differentiation without supplementary muting components, and tolerance of object detection in a variety of detection situations, such as differing pallet loads, and strapping bands or foil projecting into the monitored field.
Alarm trips: the ups and downs - Part 2
06 December, 2009 | Supplied by: Moore Industries
Something 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.
amGard option pod with keyswitch
16 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Fortress Systems Pty Ltd
Safety specialist Fortress Interlocks has introduced an option pod with keyswitch for the company’s amGard range of modular safety gate switches. The option pod ensures an operative can only enter a potentially hazardous area when it is safe. It prevents inadvertent restart of the machinery while they are in there, and a second pod inside the area can be used to initiate safe robot programming using the key.
Wieland Samos PRO safety controller
16 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
Wieland’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.
Alarm trips: the ups and downs – Part 1
12 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Moore Industries
Something 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.
Failsafe controller gateway
26 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd
Siemens has developed the Gateway CM104 TSAA, a migration solution for integrating Triconex failsafe controllers into Simatic PCS 7-based control systems. The Gateway enables existing systems to be expanded or modernised inexpensively and step by step.
Australian hazardous areas standards now available
19 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Intertek SAI Global
Standards Australia has published three new hazardous areas standards to supersede existing standards in Australia and New Zealand.
Sound level meters
29 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Acoustic Research Laboratories Pty Ltd
The Rion NL series of sound level meters are designed to conduct a range of measurements, including spot checks around areas of potentially high noise levels such as production plants, construction areas and air conditioning.
Safety switches
29 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia
The Allen-Bradley Guardmaster 440P range of safety limit switches comprises 14 models and features a 2 m pre-terminated side- or bottom-entry cable and a rugged, compact 22 mm metal housing.
Door interlock with escape release
29 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Fortress Systems Pty Ltd
Fortress Interlocks has released the DM-I door interlock that features an internal release mechanism that allows exit from a dangerous area even when the door is locked.
