May 2013Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring
Adroit Technologies will announce the launch of its new Adroit 8 – Smart SCADA at this year’s Process Expo. Smart SCADA is simpler, smarter and faster resulting in increased performance and reduced cost.
What makes Smart SCADA smart?
The single most significant difference is the new Smart UI (user interface). The new interface is based on the Microsoft ribbon menu control bar and can be accessed via the web Operator and Designer. This makes monitoring much easier and there is no need to install any remote client software. The Classic UI will still be available, however users can easily upgrade a Classic UI project to the new Smart UI system. The Smart UI also supports the importing of xaml images which can be Microsoft Expression files or CAD files that have been exported to xaml.
The Adroit Agent Server now also has an all new OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) Agent which can either calculate the OEE for the selected monitored equipment or measure a specific KPI (key performance indicator).
The OEE is a measurement on how effectively a single piece of equipment, or group of equipment, or even an entire factory or plant is being utilised. This takes into account losses in downtime, speed and quality and can therefore be used for analysis and benchmarking.
Specific KPIs are measured by applying individual OEE agents to any component or part of a process for which a variable denoting a measurement of output is available. The measured KPI can either compare actual performance with benchmark figures, or compare shift performance or today’s performance with the previous day’s performance or shift.
A Shift Agent has also been added which allows for the global configuration of shift patterns for use by any interested agents, eliminating the need to configure shift pattern information into each instance of these agents.
Bulk tag logging of analog or digital tags can now be done by specifying a list of tags to log by importing them from a .CSV file, alternatively browse individually in the DBLog agent. The agent tree on a client is automatically updated when tags are added or removed.
Some of the key features of the Adroit Smart SCADA include:
Ensuring occupational health and safety in mining
Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring
Probe Integrated Mining Technologies (Probe IMT) has partnered with M3SH Technology to offer state-of-the-art environmental monitoring solutions that address these dual requirements.
Read more...Sustainability of surface water Endress+Hauser South Africa
Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring
The sustainability of surface water is critical for South Africa’s economic development, social well-being and environmental health. Endress+Hauser has a full range of liquid analysis sensors and transmitters to measure important parameters and has an excellent global track record in water and wastewater process plants and various surface and industrial water monitoring sites.
Read more...Keeping an eye on invisible radiation Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists
Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring
At its peak in 1994, the energy generation capacity of the UK’s nuclear power stations was 12,7 GW across 16 plants. In 2024, the capacity has fallen to around 5 GW, and the number of stations is down to nine. However, this is far from the end of the story as spent nuclear fuel remains radioactive for centuries, and requires rigorous safety processes to safeguard against leaks.
Read more...Effective dust control in sugar processing
Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring
BLT WORLD specialists work in conjunction with the global ScrapeTec team to offer dependable solutions for specific problems at the transfer points of conveyor systems in many industries where dust and material spillage are concerns, including the sugar sector.
Read more...A benchmark for lubricant reliability in mining
Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring
According to Craig FitzGerald from ISO-Reliability Partners, mines can save R500 000 or more on their yearly mill cleaning costs, while electricity consumption can be reduced by up to 12%, and lubricant consumption lowered up by up to 60% when using Bel-Ray Clear Gear lubricant.
Read more...Safeguarding precision in industrial radiometric measurements Mecosa
Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring
In the complex landscape of industrial plant operations, precision is paramount, especially when it comes to weld inspections to test for structural integrity of pipes. Berthold has the ideal answer to this challenge – X-Ray Interference Protection.
Read more...New indoor air quality monitor RS South Africa
Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring
RS South Africa has available a new indoor air quality (IAQ) monitor that provides continuous, easy-to-read, and accurate real-time monitoring of air quality in indoor environments.
Read more...A quick guide to disinfection Endress+Hauser South Africa
Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring
The distribution system in a drinking water network provides a reliable supply of high-quality water to consumers. Endress+Hauser’s range of robust, low-maintenance sensors are ideal for monitoring disinfectant levels in the water.
Read more...Optimising energy consumption in the chemical industry Anton Paar
Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring
To optimise energy consumption and save valuable resources on chemical process plants, operators have to continuously measure parameters such as concentration, raw density, sound velocity and refractive index. With Anton Paar’s wide product range, the process application team has many options for cutting-edge laboratory measurement technologies, and can develop tailor-made mathematical models for every application.
printer friendly version