SA Instrumentation & Control Magazine


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World’s fastest 16-bit arbitrary waveform generator
The ARB Rider AWG-5000 is the world’s fastest 16 bit Arbitrary Waveform Generator, with 6,16 GS/s real time update rate (12,32 GS/s in RF mode) and 16 bit vertical resolution.

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Industrial wireless AP/bridge/client
The AWK-3262A Series 3-in-1 industrial wireless AP/bridge/client is designed to meet the growing need for faster data transmission speeds through IEEE 802.11ax technology for aggregated data rates of up to 1.775 Gbps.

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A new era in radiometric level and density measurement
The LoopSeries LB 430 radiometric detector from Berthold Technologies has a revolutionary power solution and sets new standards in level and density measurement.

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Latest articles

PC-based control for fertiliser
Beckhoff Automation, Editor's Choice, Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

On a farm in the USA, valuable ammonia is extracted from slurry and processed into ammonium sulphate. NSI Byosis has transformed this complex process into a flexible modular system. This modular approach requires an automation solution with flexible scalability in both hardware and software, which this Dutch company has found in PC-based control from Beckhoff.
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New generative AI-powered maintenance offering
Siemens South Africa, IT in Manufacturing

The Siemens Industrial Copilot is revolutionising industry by enabling customers to leverage generative AI across the entire value chain – from design and planning to engineering, operations and services.
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Detecting lubrication issues in gearbox testing by IR monitoring
Temperature Measurement

Lubrication is crucial for every transmission gearbox. Thermal imaging cameras such as Instrotech’s PI 640i can quickly and accurately detect temperature variations to ensure that gearboxes are appropriately lubricated.
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Dry-type transformers for Dutch intake substation
Electrical Power & Protection

A data centre in the Netherlands is the site of a recent innovation on the transformer landscape, where TMC Transformers has designed, manufactured and installed dry-type transformers in a large intake substation.
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SAIMC: Durban branch
SAIMC, SAIMC

The April technology meeting for the Durban branch of the SAIMC was kindly sponsored by ProRisk, a subsidiary company of the Proconics Group of Companies. Process safety engineer, Guillaume de Swardt gave a fascinating presentation on the power of operational risk control by utilising CFD software.
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Providing visibility over critical infrastructure
Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists, Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

Sequence of event recorders or sequence of event monitors play a significant role in monitoring and maintaining critical infrastructure. Gary Bradshaw, director at remote monitoring equipment specialist, Omniflex, outlines the applicable industries and reasons for use.
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Cyber security trends for 2025: The five levels of maturity
IT in Manufacturing

As cyber attacks reach unprecedented levels, chief information security officers are increasingly burdened with the responsibility of safeguarding their organisations.
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South Africa’s next cyber security frontier
IT in Manufacturing

AI-powered agents are rapidly transforming how South African businesses operate, from chatbots managing customer inquiries to automated systems processing financial transactions. While these AI-driven assistants increase efficiency and reduce operational costs, they also present a new, and often underestimated, cybersecurity challenge: identity management.
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There’s a reason the A stands for Advanced in APC
Schneider Electric South Africa, IT in Manufacturing

Today’s mineral processing companies face almost universal challenges, efficiently managing resources and high energy consumption, environmental compliance, barriers to technological adoption and the perpetual shortage of skilled labour. While there’s no miracle intervention, there are undoubtedly solutions that improve the above, and one is Advanced Process Control.
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Loop signature 28: Things to consider when tuning.
Michael Brown Control Engineering, Editor's Choice, Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

I was giving a course at a remote mine in the middle of the Namibian desert. We were discussing tuning responses, and as I always do on my courses, I mentioned that in my opinion ¼ amplitude damped tuning is not desirable, and is in fact not good.
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New modules for distributed integration of intrinsically safe signals
Beckhoff Automation, IS & Ex

Beckhoff provides a compact acquisition solution for intrinsically safe signals up to zone 0/20 with the IP67-protected EtherCAT Box modules of the EPX series.
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Inline process solutions for gold mining
Anton Paar, Flow Measurement & Control

[Sponsored]The extraction and processing of gold ore requires precision and efficiency to maximise yield and minimise losses. Automation and continuous monitoring of critical process steps are essential to ensure optimal production. Anton Paar offers advanced inline measurement solutions which enable full automation and real-time monitoring of key steps in gold extraction and processing.
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Wireless test tools
Comtest, Electrical Power & Protection

Fluke has on offer the Fluke 376 FC True-RMS Clamp Meter with iFlex, the most advanced troubleshooting tool for industrial and commercial electricians
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Complete process control solutions
Morton Controls, Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

Morton Controls specialises in comprehensive process control solutions, from expert consulting and innovative design to seamless installation and commissioning.
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Industrial networking IO-Link
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

Balluff IO-Link Network Modules enable seamless, intelligent communication between sensors, actuators and control systems. Designed for Industry 4.0, they provide real-time data exchange, simplify wiring, and enhance diagnostics.
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Condition monitoring toolkit
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

The Balluff CMTK condition monitoring toolkit is a plug-and-play solution for monitoring machine health in industrial environments. It collects and analyses data on vibration, temperature, humidity and pressure, enabling predictive maintenance and reducing downtime.
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Industrial Power-over-Ethernet DC injector
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

The ML-NET-INJECT series sets the standard for industrial PoE, featuring IP68-rated RJ45 connectors and military-grade components for extreme reliability.
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Last Mile Edge Gateway module
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

The LME-GW is the ultimate Last Mile Edge Gateway, delivering high-speed, secure networking over existing copper cabling, including phone lines, coaxial cables and power lines.
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