September 2004Sensors & Transducers
Security Services & Risk Management
A range of both cable and busbar mounted current transducers, which are locally manufactured by PREI Instrumentation is available for both cable and busbar mounted applications. These 2-wire loop-powered devices have an output of 4 to 20 mA that can be integrated directly into monitoring instrumentation without the necessity of using a step-down C.T. This solution reduces the installed cost of machine current monitoring.
The series, designated the KR and LR are scaled to suit the application, cover ranges from 5 A to 2,5 kA - and are also available in intrinsically safe versions for use in hazardous areas. Being locally manufactured, delivery time is typically one week from order; dependent on quantities, and the cost of the transducer is considerably cheaper than an imported product.
Fire safety in South Africa Technoswitch Fire Detection & Suppression Technews Publishing SMART Security Solutions
Fire & Safety Security Services & Risk Management Editor's Choice
Fire safety is sometimes ignored, sometimes relegated to whatever is cheapest, and sometimes treated with the seriousness it deserves, given that it focuses on protecting life and assets. SMART Security Solutions asked Brett Birch, MD of Technoswitch, for some insights into the realities of fire safety in South Africa.
Read more...A risk-based approach to fire safety
Fire & Safety Security Services & Risk Management Industrial (Industry) Agriculture (Industry)
A report by fire engineering consultancy ASP Fire is challenging blanket assumptions around combustible-core sandwich panels, arguing instead for a rational, risk-based approach that balances fire safety requirements with commercial realities in sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing and industrial processing.
Read more...Preventing and suppressing lithium fires SMART Security Solutions Technews Publishing
Editor's Choice Fire & Safety Security Services & Risk Management Smart Home Automation SMART Security Solutions asked Clyde Becker, director of Pyro Brand, for some insight into the mechanics of lithium-ion battery fire risks, especially thermal runaway, and to define a comprehensive, layered approach to fire detection and suppression.
Read more...Distance sensor for confined spaces ifm - South Africa
Sensors & Transducers
The O6D100 from ifm has been designed as a powerful all-rounder for typical applications in object detection, distance measurement and positioning.
Read more...Optimise sludge treatment and reduce operational costs Endress+Hauser South Africa
Sensors & Transducers
Endress+Hauser’s inline measuring devices, the Proline Teqwave MW 300 and the Proline Teqwave MW 500, determine the total solids content of wastewater directly through microwave transmission.
Read more...Inclination sensors for motion control ifm - South Africa
Sensors & Transducers Motion Control & Drives
The JBC dynamic inclination sensor from ifm offers accurate angle measurement in the most demanding conditions, filtering out motion disturbances such as vibrations, shocks and vehicle dynamics to deliver reliable inclination values via IO-Link or programmable switch outputs.
Read more...Fully integrated standalone thunderstorm warning system Senseca
Sensors & Transducers Analytical Instrumentation & Environmental Monitoring
Senseca South Africa has introduced its BTD-1 fully integrated, standalone thunderstorm warning system, which detects lightning by monitoring the background quasi-electrostatic field. The system can generate alerts before the first lightning strike, with a detection raterange of up to 83 km.
Read more...Echoes of 2018? Follow-up on Woolworths explosions Technews Publishing
News & Events Security Services & Risk Management Retail (Industry) Facilities & Building Management
SMART Security Solutions follows up with Jimmy Roodt to find out more about an old connection to the Woolworths bombings from 2018. The investigation remains ongoing.
Read more...Next-generation cash-in-transit vehicle
News & Events Security Services & Risk Management
Fidelity Services Group has unveiled a new, purpose-engineered Cash-in-Transit (CIT) vehicle designed to redefine crew protection, deter threats, and enhance operational resilience in an increasingly complex criminal environment.
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