Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Intrinsic Safety",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Intrinsic safety systems in focus from
Pepperl+Fuchs GB, which we summarised at the time by saying "Manual is loaded with information on successfully installing, using, maintaining and repairing intrinsic safety systems".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Safety isolators cut power consumption from
MTL Instruments Group: "The reduced power consumption and high efficiency of the isolators enables high signal densities to be achieved, together with improved freedom in cabinet layout and design".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Beka associates
concerning its BA201 communications isolator
- take a look at Communications isolator makes displays safer
which says: "The new BA201 communications isolator has RS232 and RS485 safe area ports enabling multidrop display systems to be constructed".
Take a look also at the news release from Pepperl+Fuchs GB, Ethernet isolators tolerate hazardous jobs,
as well as Sensors handle tough environments from Baumer Group,
and Indicator refresh rate boosted from Beka associates.
See also:
Vibration sensors suit hazardous areas
(July 2007)
Wilcoxon has the right sensor for virtually every machinery health monitoring application
CO2 sensor cuts power consumption
(July 2007)
The low power consumption of the SensorChip CO2 4P makes it particularly suitable for those making portable gas sensing instrument
New intrinsic safety isolators take less space
(June 2007)
New High Density Intrinsic Safety Isolators from Pepperl+Fuchs provide unrivaled signal density in 30% smaller package
Vice Chairman appointed to advisory council
(May 2007)
Dr Graeme Philp has been elected as Vice-Chairman to the Fieldbus Foundation's Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Executive Advisory Council (EAC)
Diode Barrier solves de-energized relays problem
(May 2007)
Pepperl+Fuchs is introducing dual channel Zener Diode Barrier ideal for refineries and chemical plants
Intrinsically safe devices adopted in the Americas
(May 2007)
A VDC study has found that the largest geographic market for the wireless intrinsically safe devices is in the Americas
Single universal tool simplifies field work
(February 2007)
Emerson Process Management's 375 Field Communicator enables configuration, calibration and troubleshooting of more than 1000 Hart and Foundation fieldbus devices from 124 manufacturers
Foundation fieldbus training course
(February 2007)
The Fieldbus Center at Lee College is offering a Foundation fieldbus training course for power and wire installers
Process viscometers suit hazardous atmospheres
(February 2007)
Extended certification allows XL7 viscometers to be used in applications such as the measurement of coal/oil slurries, where finely divided coal dust presents a significant combustion hazard
Pressure data logger offers conveneience
(February 2007)
Ad hoc applications for pressure testing new products or production machinery do not always require an elaborate data acquisition system with many input channels permanently connected to a PC
Pressure comparator cuts calibration costs
(January 2007)
If your costs are running high in order to maintain ISO9000 adherence for calibrating pressure gauges used on production machinery, maybe it is time to invest in a precision digital manometer
Pressure transmitters can be cost effective
(December 2006)
A process pressure transmitter which is rangeable, repairable and full of digital gismos in a hazardous area is not always necessary
Barcode readers developed for hazardous areas
(December 2006)
New barcode readers provide effective production management in hazardous locations
Newsletter for process automation
(November 2006)
Pepperl+Fuchs introduces Green Planet - a newsletter to highlight worldwide successes, strategy and philosophy
Transmitter fits flush for dynamic response
(October 2006)
The DMP331P flush diaphragm pressure transmitter can be used on liquids or gases up to a maximum temperature of 300C
Industrial modems mount the rail
(September 2006)
The Telemodem2 family is now available with DIN-rail fixings
Screw-in sensor survives aggressive media
(September 2006)
Screw-in level pressure sensor has an aggressive-media-resistant construction that makes it compatible with a wide range of corrosive chemicals
Pepperl+Fuchs acquires IS instrumentation business
(July 2006)
On July 7, 2006, Pepperl+Fuchs acquired the Intrinsic Safety Instrumentation (ISB) business from Cooper Crouse-Hinds, a division of Cooper Industries
UL certification for production of control panels
(July 2006)
Pepperl+Fuchs Systems and Solutions Business Unit recently received UL508A, UL698A and UL698B accreditation from the Underwriters Laboratories
New Intrinsic Safety Isolators
(July 2006)
Pepperl+Fuchs introduces C-Series Intrinsic Safety Isolators
E-commerce site for intrinsically safe products
(June 2006)
GM International Safety is proud to introduce an e-commerce web site dedicated entirely to Intrinsic Safety and designed to provide easy access to Intrinsically Safe products and information
Moisture and humidity transmitters improved
(May 2006)
Updated flow-through and insertion transmitters now offer larger operational ranges, while providing a safe solution with certified packages rated for hazardous area requirements
Plant control course adds languages
(April 2006)
Versions of online educational programme are available in Chinese and Spanish to provide access to 46 courses and five white papers on the most current automation technology and business topics
Transducer simplifies pneumatic control
(April 2006)
An electropneumatic transducer converts milliamp input signals to a switch-selectable proportional pneumatic output signal, for lower pneumatic supply consumption and reduced operating costs
FieldConnex Fieldbus Power Hub wins award
(April 2006)
Pepperl+Fuchs recently received the 'Technical Innovation of the Year' award at the prestigious 2006 HazardEx awards ceremony for its innovative FieldConnex Fieldbus Power Hub
Antibiotic plant takes fieldbus into Zone 1
(March 2006)
Profibus PA and DP fieldbus techniques have been applied to pharmaceutical manufacturing in an installation at the Aventis plant near Frankfurt
Portable IR camera system is ATEX compliant
(March 2006)
Ex-CAM is the world's only ATEX compliant portable infra-red camera system, suitable for use within electrically hazardous areas without the need for permits
Zones one and two remote I/O from software release
(March 2006)
Digital plant architecture software release includes zones one and two remote I/O and an energy limiting single port fibre optic switch for use in zone one areas
Pressurisation systems for non-hazardous areas
(March 2006)
Pepperl+Fuchs Bebco EPS is introducing the Enviro-Line series of pressurisation systems, a simple way to pressurise equipment in non-hazardous areas containing dusty, dirty and corrosive atmospheres
Free guide to hazardous area process automation
(February 2006)
Pepperl+Fuchs is introducing its 2006 Engineering Guide to Process Automation that contains a wealth of non-commercial educational resource material relating to hazardous areas
Assistance offered with explosion protection
(November 2005)
Sartorius has launched a new microsite focused on weighing in hazardous areas, which offers advice and downloads to help companies meet the requirements of the ATEX Directive
Workshop explains theory of 'intrinsic safety'
(November 2005)
IDC Technologies is presenting a workshop on 'Intrinsic Safety for Engineers and Technicians'
Transmitter gains intrinsically safe approval
(October 2005)
Emerson Process Management has upgraded the Rosemount Analytical 5081 transmitter, to achieve full FISCO intrinsically safe approval for use in potentially hazardous areas
Website is dedicated to fieldbus technology
(October 2005)
Pepperl+Fuchs is introduces FieldConnex.info - a newly redesigned website dedicated to fieldbus products and technology