Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "MTBF",
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 Temperature sensors keep working for 28 years from
Lios Technology, which we summarised at the time by saying "Lios Technology's current DTS product series was designed to provide reliable performance and smooth operation in industrial environments".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Server is short on size but big on power from
Kontron UK: "2U server boasts an extremely flexible and scaleable layout with the choice of either the embedded Kontron Mini-ITX or Flex-ATX motherboards and the latest multicore processors".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Kontron UK
concerning its Kontron KISS-1U
- take a look at 1U server is reliable in harsh conditions
which says: "Flexibility in choice of processors, drives and expansions enables customisation for applications such as industrial automation and process control".
Take a look also at the news release from Kontron UK, Compact panel is mount-anywhere HMI,
as well as Servers offer quiet operation from Kontron UK,
and Ethernet switch order received for motorway from Westermo Data Communications.
See also:
Ethernet devices guard against network disruption
(July 2007)
Having an industrial Ethernet device with high MTBF will protect the system against unexpected network disruptions
Laser analyser provides fast measurement
(May 2007)
The Yokogawa TruePeak tunable diode laser (TDL) analyser can perform measurements in environments involving changing pressure or temperature
Split seals upgraded
(May 2007)
The PSS III split seal suits paper mills, wastewater treatment facilities, soda ash processing and light chemical plants
Data acquisition services package launched
(May 2007)
DSPCon's professional services practice will help companies identify and optimise ROI opportunities across the enterprise while meeting regulations
Data acquisition system works at boiling point
(April 2007)
The NCS is intended for use as a remote control and data acquisition system in unheated and un-air conditioned enclosures, so it has to endure wide temperature extremes
Server provides a long life
(April 2007)
The Kontron KISS-4U server is powered by two dual core 64-bit server processors with a front side bus speed of up to 1.333GHz
EP-IR spectroscopy technology explained
(January 2007)
Application note demonstrates the ability of EP-IR spectroscopy technology to record in detail all chemical information pertaining to an ultra-rapid chemical reaction
Shaft seals score in dry bulk process equipment
(January 2007)
Meco custom-engineered shaft seals have been found to increase MTBF by a factor of four or more over packed glands in dry bulk process equipment
Scientists protected from nuclear radiations
(December 2006)
Nuclear scientists choose PSS programmable safety system
Programmable safety systems protect nuclear staff
(December 2006)
Co-ordinating the I/O at the Opal nuclear reactor are five Pilz PSS programmable safety systems (or safety PLCs), each one dedicated to a separate safety zone
Harsh environment PCs operate 24/7
(December 2006)
Ideal for forklift and fixed-mount applications, Glacier's Everest line of computers are designed to perform in the most extreme conditions, with 24/7 operation in mind
Pressure transmitter is robust and reliable
(November 2006)
Budget pressure sensor with a moderate accuracy is designed for pneumatic automation and hydraulic system applications
Highest safety standard for nuclear reactor.
(October 2006)
Scientists from new Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation's experimental facility will be protected from radiation exposure by a network of Pilz programmable safety systems
Motorised actuators keep equipment on the level
(October 2006)
High load motorised linear actuators meet the increasing need for precision levelling and alignment in industrial machinery
Introtek to introduce dual redundant circuits
(July 2006)
A dual redundant approach utilises two separate and complimentary electronics sections to monitor a single air detection sensor
Gate valves last longer in abrasive application
(July 2006)
Double flap gate valves overcome premature wear and performance problems on roadstone coating plants
Pressure transducer drops in to upgrade
(May 2006)
A drop-in replacement for older type electromechanical synchro transducers (transmitters) is now available from Kulite Sensors
Book-shaped supplies mount the DIN rail
(May 2006)
The new Trio Power power supplies from Phoenix Contact have the basic functions that are essential with high reliability at competitive prices
Industrial server gets dual-core processors
(April 2006)
Industrial server is RoHS compliant with small installation depth, long-term availability, quiet operation (less than 3 dBA) and rugged design
Pressure sensors handle rigours of exploration
(January 2006)
NE74 differential pressure sensors are extremely rugged with all-stainless-steel construction making them ideal for the harsh environment found in the oil and gas exploration industries
Computer pair for medical applications
(December 2005)
Display Solutions announces Onyx-153 and Onyx-173 computer workstations for medical applications
Computer keeps cool iun small package
(December 2005)
Hercules industrial computer from Inova Computers comes in a small format yet can survive without fans or other forced-air cooling
Seal-less centrifugal pumps handle 40bar pressure
(October 2005)
AxFlow is stepping up its involvement in the UK refrigeration industry following its recent introduction of Hermetic's 40bar design of seal-less centrifugal pumps for CO2 applications
Active harmonic filters offer plantwide protection
(July 2005)
Until recently, the solution to power harmonics caused by variable speed drives and the like has been to fit a small filter to each drive, but now there is an alternative, writes Guy Kennett
Gyroscopes make up for missing GPS signals
(February 2005)
ETL Inertial Aerosystems has a range of navigation grade ring laser gyroscopes for use in situations where GPS satellite reception is intermittent, unsatisfactory or unavailable
Rotary sensor makes no contact
(February 2005)
Sensor Technology has developed a new wide-angle contactless rotary sensor for harsh environments
Industrial switch aids reconfigurable networking
(February 2005)
A novel eight-port industrial Ethernet switch features a bidirectional transceiver that enables a redundant ring topology to run on just a single fibre
Programmable bargraphs replace obsolete indicators
(December 2004)
The BG101P and BG202P Pro Series programmable bargraphs manufactured by Ametek/Dixson are now available from Vydas International Marketing
Down-hole transducers suit machinery duties
(November 2004)
NE74 Series miniature differential pressure sensors are available with pressure ranges from +/-150mbar to +/-100bar and have a 10x full-scale overrange capability
Micro clients take touch screens onboard
(November 2004)
A new family of slender HMI systems are now available in a variety of display sizes, from 6.4 to 12.4in, with resistive touch screens
Low-profile relay fills a niche
(August 2004)
New from Crydom are the CR series of low profile SIL type relays, measuring just 5mm in width
Managed switch opens up industrial Ethernet
(August 2004)
Available now from ATS, the Sixnet Ethertrak is billed as the world's first truly open industrial Ethernet managed switch
Rotating stages turn up power and accuracy
(July 2004)
The URS series of high-precision rotation stages replaces the popular M-URM series
Thermal deviations predict equipment failures
(July 2004)
ExerTherm is a unique system developed by Qhi Infrared based on small low-cost plastic-bodied noncontact infra-red sensors, each with an MTBF in excess of 1000 years