Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays


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New non-contact interlock switches
March 2008, Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation has launched the Allen-Bradley Guardmaster SensaGuard range, which has been designed to address a variety of customer requirements, including security, flexibility, and productivity. ...

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Innovative 15 kV vacuum relay
March 2008
When power switching a load using a vacuum relay, even hard contacts vaporise, and the material becomes deposited and plate-out the internal walls of the ceramic envelope. Over time, these deposits reduce ...

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Wonderware panels at SAB
February 2008
SAB chose Wonderware industrial touch panel computers, which were ArchestrA-ready and pre-configured with the InTouch HMI/SCADA application

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Refrigeration control
February 2008
New timers provide extended functionality and easy set-up. The newly introduced Rex time switches from Legrand are designed for use in domestic, commercial and industrial environments and come equipped ...

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Text display in hazardous areas
February 2008, Extech Safety Systems
BEKA has made it easier to use its range of intrinsically safe serial text displays through the introduction of the new BA201 communications isolator. The dedicated interface provides intrinsically safe ...

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Snifter dust switch
February 2008, Spero Sensors & Instrumentation
The stainless steel Snifter dust switch is used to detect filter bag breakage quickly and cost-effectively and applies the triboelectric AC signal principle. Fast response makes it suitable for the requirements ...

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Extending the power of PXI systems
January 2008
National Instruments has incorporated the power of dual and quad-core processing with extended data storage facilities for use in (PCI extensions for instrumentation) PXI systems. National Instruments ...

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Process indicators with dual serial interface
January 2008, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Kübler has introduced new process indicators and controllers with RS232 and RS485 interfaces. The units can be programmed via these interfaces and data can be recalled for further processing. Codix ...

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Locally developed four input display unit
January 2008, Danntech
Danntech has developed a four input process signal display that is designed to provide cost effective display of four process values. Ranging and flexible labelling provide versatility for displaying ...

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High-voltage relays comply
December 2007
GIGAVAC has introduced a range of fully RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliant, high-voltage relays. The European Union RoHS directive restricts the use of six hazardous materials in the ...

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Prevent motor burnout
December 2007, NewElec Pretoria
Starting an electrical machine that has been standing for a long period of time is risky and should be avoided until the insulation level of the motor has been found acceptable. This could be as a result ...

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Relay family has broad applicability
December 2007, Schneider Electric South Africa
In any process environment, equipment monitoring is vital. The consequences of production line shutdown or breakdown are costly, especially in highly automated process industries. The new generation of ...

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Relays with earth leakage detection
December 2007, NewElec Pretoria
NewElec's N and MA motor protection relays provide earth leakage protection with a sensitivity threshold of 250 mA with a trip delay of 100 ms. In the case of the MA relay, the sensing threshold is programmable ...

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Fibre-optic E-Stop safeguards hazards
December 2007, Turck Banner Southern Africa
The Pico-Guard fibre-optic emergency stop button from Banner Engineering works in conjunction with the manufacturer's Pico-Guard controller and other optical elements in personnel safety and equipment ...

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Remote mains disconnection
December 2007, Legrand Southern Africa
The Legrand fireman emergency switch enables quick and easy mains disconnection from outside a building in the event of a fire, at no risk to the user. In the event of a crisis these weatherproof emergency ...

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Wireless HMI is SIL3 certified
November 2007, Siemens South Africa
The Simatic Mobile Panel 277F IWLAN is Siemens Automation and Drives' (A&D) first wireless HMI device incorporating safety features. The panel incorporates two enabling buttons and an emergency stop button. ...

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Ensuring network security: in-line bypass switch provides fail-over path
November 2007, Concilium Technologies
Continuous network protection has become a critical security prerequisite in the event of downtime, whether it is as a result of power loss, appliance failure, maintenance or other external elements. ...

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Relay protects 1400 kW 6,6 kV motor
November 2007, NewElec Pretoria
A local steel manufacturing company recently commissioned a 1400 kW, 6,6 kV motor utilising NewElec's 327 M electronic motor protection relay. The 327 M relay was selected due to the facility provided ...

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Device provides flexible protection for LV motors
November 2007, NewElec Pretoria
With five models to choose from, the N Series motor protection relays from NewElec offer the user a choice of protection features, mounting options, and appropriate motor thermal curves. When used with ...

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Sixth sense for motor management systems
November 2007, Schneider Electric South Africa
The TeSys model T intelligent motor protection relay was recently launched by Schneider Electric South Africa (SESA). The device offers a combination of protection functions, open communications options ...

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