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Intrinsically safe RF galvanic isolator
October 2013, Extech Safety Systems
Extronics has announced the launch of its first certified intrinsically safe radio ­frequency galvanic isolator, the iSOLATE500. Resulting from four years of research and development, the iSOLATE500 is ...

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Baumer expands ATEX rated sensor portfolio
September 2013, Temperature Controls
These days, safety at work is of central importance and this trend is going to continue in the years ahead. Baumer has responded by expanding its portfolio of inductive sensors for the ATEX sector. Whether ...

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ISA100.11a and WirelessHART: Convergence and co-existence
Technews Industry Guide - Wireless 2013, Technews Publishing (SA Instrumentation & Control), Industrial Wireless
Most potential users of industrial wireless networks will probably pick one of the two mainstream wireless technologies and accept that the choice is mutually exclusive – either ISA100.11a or ­WirelessHART.

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Portable flowmeter now with hazardous area approval
July 2013
The new Flexus F608 portable flow measuring system is based on the widely used and versatile F601, but has been specifically engineered for its use within hazardous areas and is FM Class I, Div. II approved. ...

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Reducing fire risks in electrical substation environments
June 2013, Alien Systems & Technologies
Fire detection and extinguishing systems reduce the consequential damage.

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Profibus indicators approved for hazardous areas
May 2013, Extech Safety Systems, PI SA (PROFIBUS & PROFINET SA)
Beka has introduced five new eight variable Profibus indicators with large digits to complement its well-established Profibus displays that are already in use in petrochemical and pharmaceutical plants ...

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Pyrosense3 – industrial fire suppression control panel
May 2013, Alien Systems & Technologies
Pyrosense3 is a new generation industrial extinguishing panel, EMI hardened for immunity to the electrical noise typically found in industrial locations. The simple, programmable configuration options ...

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Alarm warning devices for hazardous areas
May 2013, Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation offers signalling solutions for Ex-rated applications with the 855X line of Allen-Bradley hazardous location products. Providing the latest in electronic circuit design and reliability, ...

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ATEX approved portable flowmeter from Flexim
April 2013
Flexim has introduced its new portable Fluxus F608 and G608 gas and liquid flowmeters for usage in hazardous areas. The new meters are based on the widely used and versatile F601 and G601, but have been ...

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IS Ethernet for process automation
March 2013, Extech Safety Systems
MTL Instruments has announced the release of the 9400 series intrinsically safe (IS) Ethernet range and the launch of an enhanced power supply, 9491-IS, which incorporates MTL’s patented Fast-Switch technology. The ...

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MTL4850 HART multiplexer
March 2013, Extech Safety Systems
SIL3 rating for functional-safety related loops.

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Managing fire risks prevents manufacturing disruption
October 2012, Alien Systems & Technologies
Gaseous flooding offers ‘dry’ protection for high value electronic equipment.

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Fire-Pak breathing apparatus
October 2012, Alien Systems & Technologies
The Fire-Pak Breathing Apparatus is the latest offering from Alien Systems & Technologies. This innovative product services a host of applications including high rise buildings, offices, hotels, hospitals, ...

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Endress+Hauser's safety mission
October 2012, Endress+Hauser South Africa
Cutting-edge technologies and services ensure safe operations for maximum system availability.

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Explosion protected surface mount thermostat
October 2012
The new Jumo exTherm-AT surface mount thermostat can be used in all environments with a potentially explosive atmosphere where temperature control and monitoring are required. Application examples include ...

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'Plug-and-play' termination isolated barriers
July 2012, Pepperl+Fuchs
Since its founding 60 years ago, Pepperl+Fuchs' heritage of innovation has enabled it to establish and maintain a leading position as a supplier of conventional intrinsic safety interface technology. ...

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MSA's UltraSonic EX-5 gas detector
July 2012
MSA Africa has released the UltraSonic EX-5 gas leak detector that responds to the ultrasonic noise created by a pressurised gas leak. “Uncontrollable elements, such as the direction of the wind or leak, ...

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Placing critical visual alarms in hazardous areas
July 2012, Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists
In hazardous locations, local panels must perform vital safety functions without compromising the integrity of the hazardous area. Annunciators have a primary safety role in local panel design to provide ...

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New compact single loop isolated barriers
July 2012, Pepperl+Fuchs
Pepperl+Fuchs is a leading supplier of intrinsic safety barriers and its K-system of isolators support this fact. With an extensive range of isolators that have always fulfilled customer plant requirements, ...

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Fire protection for the paper mill
May 2012, Alien Systems & Technologies
Flammable material must be handled safely, sources of ignition excluded and good housekeeping standards maintained.

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