The argument for remote tank monitoring October 2023, Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists When considering the potential consequences of inadequate tank farm monitoring, images of disasters like the Buncefield fire probably spring to mind first. However, with the development of safety regulations and equipment, these catastrophic events are becoming far less common over time.
Short-range wireless review October 2023 Over the last 25 years, short-range wireless connectivity technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and near-field communication (NFC) have revolutionised the world in which we live, enabling an enormous connected device ecosystem that is projected to reach an installed base of 48 billion devices in 2023.
The argument for remote tank monitoring August 2023, Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists When considering the potential consequences of inadequate tank farm monitoring, images of disasters like the Buncefield fire probably spring to mind first. However, with the development of safety regulations and equipment, these catastrophic events are becoming far less common over time.
Water monitoring for rhino conservation August 2023, Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists To rescue, rehabilitate and protect rhino populations, highly specialised conservation programmes have been set up in some of the biggest national parks in southern Africa. All need to manage the continuous supply of clean, filtered water and process waste water to run efficiently.
Freedom to print everywhere with Cembre July 2023, ElectroMechanica ElectroMechanica, together with Cembre, recently introduced the latest industrial marking system, the MG4 Thermal Transfer Printer. This innovative solution allows printing in the office, on site, or directly on the machine.
Condition monitoring solutions for diamond producer June 2023, SKF South Africa SKF’s online condition monitoring solutions have improved plant efficiency for a leading global diamond producer in Botswana.
Booyco Electronics shares collision avoidance insights in Australia June 2023 Global mining majors are leading from the front in the application of proximity detection systems (PDS) in mine safety strategies, as was clearly demonstrated at the recent Collision Avoidance Forum in New South Wales, Australia.
Inertial measurement unit for autonomous vehicle robots June 2023 ACEINNA has launched the IMU330RA high-performance inertial measurement unit IMU. This is an automotive grade, ASIL B certified device which serves as the basis for customer positioning system integration to ASIL
Wireless remote monitoring for petrochemical applications May 2023, Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists How wireless telemetry systems using unlicensed radio bands can help petrochemical facilities collect operational data conveniently and cost effectively.
Free of charge data security May 2023, VEGA Controls SA When a level or pressure sensor is taken out of service and replaced, it takes countless important sensor settings and data with it into retirement. However, the settings and measured values are not lost, because a new VEGA software tool saves everything that matters.
Ensuring reliable long-distance signal delivery May 2023, Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists Remote monitoring specialist Omniflex has launched the Omniterm FCX, a fibre optic switch contact signal repeater unit that transmits a switch contact status signal bidirectionally up to 20 km.
Wireless communication for control of moving machinery Africa Automation Technology Fair 2023 Show Preview, SMC Corporation South Africa
SMC has solved the problem of unreliable fieldbus communication via slip rings with its EX600-W wireless modules. The system uses two modules: a base unit where the hardwired fieldbus network connects, ...
RMS monitoring system Africa Automation Technology Fair 2023 Show Preview, Action Instruments SA The Rotronic Monitoring System is a modular system of hardware elements and web-based software. It provides maximum flexibility in installation and ensures readily available data. The data loggers record ...
Explosion-protected remote I/O system Africa Automation Technology Fair 2023 Show Preview, R. STAHL South Africa For more than 30 years, the IS1+ explosion-protected remote I/O systems from R. STAHL have been used for a wide range of process automation applications in Zone 1 and 2, and Division 1 and 2 environments. ...
RS-485/422 to wireless device server September 2022, DRH Components The system is available as a single radio or incorporated into the Bindicator 4-20 mA input box to expand connectivity options.
IoV – the cutting edge of vehicle automation September 2022, Schneider Electric South Africa Like the IoT, the IoV can – through intuitive technologies such as AI – anticipate a driver’s intent and provide communications and intelligence, realising a safer and optimised driving experience.
Battery-powered wireless I/O August 2022, Tabateq Features include licensed and licence-free UHF radio options and an SDI-12 interface for smart sensors such as wind, level, ground moisture and weather station applications.
Firmware update enhances RFID interfaces for IIoT August 2022, Turck Banner Southern Africa A free firmware update makes Turck Banner’s IP67 RFID interfaces fit for barrier-free communication in IIoT applications, such as for simple product identification and tracking.
