Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "NAMUR",
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 Pilot valve suits hazardous areas from
Hoerbiger-Origa, which we summarised at the time by saying "itching power requirements are minimal and, unlike a solenoid, the P8 piezo pneumatic pilot valve is bi-stable and needs far less power to hold it in position".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Safety first for temperature transmitters from
ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation): "The TTH300 and TTF330 can be used in LNG storage, furnace control, surface measurement and offshore installations".
In October 2007, we covered the news from Trimec Industries (Europe)
concerning its RT12 flowrate totaliser
- take a look at Flow rate totaliser offers easy setup
which says: "The RT12 flow rate totaliser can be mounted on a meter, wall or pipe and is simple to set up and use".
Take a look also at the news release from Vega Controls UK, Wireless system transmits industrial data,
as well as High-flow valves take pneumatic control from Parker Fluid Control Division,
and Ball valves control Stones' stage spectacular from Festo.
See also:
Use of Profinet in process automation standardised
(December 2006)
After completing the integration of Profibus PA in Profinet IO, work was extended to include the integration of Hart and Foundation Fieldbus
Profinet and MES close the communication gap
(December 2006)
Profibus International has released the 'Profinet and MES Maintenance Operations' guideline, which describes interface functions that support MES maintenance systems
News on the EExd NAMUR series solenoid valves from Midland ACS
(November 2006)
High-flow high-speed EExd NAMUR series solenoid valves are designed for use in hazardous area/extreme environment applications
Encoder has hidden depths for oil exploration
(October 2006)
Intrinsically safe draw works encoder, now available with NAMUR outputs, insures accurate depth control measurements, and is available ATEX certified
Ball valve assemblies come with actuators
(September 2006)
ISO5211-compliant actuators are available factory assembled to a broad range of ball valves or in kits for field assembly
Interfaces aid safety-relevant applications
(August 2006)
NAMUR interface modules and Ex isolating amplifiers comply with the requirements of SIL2 for functional safety
Tyco signs up to provide global support
(August 2006)
In a joint agreement covering 16 different countries Tyco now supplies and supports Norgren's range of NAMUR valves and other fluid power products globally
Flowmeter is made for abrasive substances
(August 2006)
All-in-one electromagnetic flowmeter range is extended with the launch of a new model with flanged connections and a high-tech ceramic liner
Pulse counter and flow totaliser electronics unit
(July 2006)
The Metra-flo range of flow indicators and totalisers are cost-effective microprocessor based electronics modules designed for use with pulse or frequency inputs from one (or two) flow sensors
Safety bus system sets the trend
(July 2006)
More than 20,000 Profisafe systems and nearly 190,000 Profisafe nodes are already in use worldwide, 10% of which in process automation
Profile standardises pump communications
(June 2006)
Profibus International has released a Profibus/Profinet profile for vacuum and hydraulic pumps in conjunction with the VDMA and Namur
Multipurpose pilot valves handle higher flows
(May 2006)
New valves meet the growing demand for direct acting valves with high reliability and low power consumption
News on the NAMUR from Fieldbus Foundation
(May 2006)
The Fieldbus Foundation has set up a liaison relationship with Working Group 2.6 'Fieldbus' of NAMUR, the international process industries' end user group based in Germany
Valve controller gains ATEX certification
(May 2006)
The Fisher DVC2000 series digital valve controller now has ATEX certification to EEx ia IIC T4/T5, making it suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
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
Achema 2006 set to break records
(January 2006)
There are expected to be 4000 exhibitors from 50 countries and nearly 200,000 visitors from 100 nations at Achema 2006 from 15th to 19th May in Frankfurt am Main
Pneumatic actuators cover larger valves
(January 2006)
Two new ranges of CH-air quarter turn rack and pinion pneumatic actuators cover large-diameter butterfly valves and high-torque ball valves
Process modules promise speedy progamming
(January 2006)
PR Electronics has developed a new series of universal, front programmable modules for the process industry, the PReasy 4114, 4116 and 4131
Valves suit hazardous environments
(December 2005)
Asco Joucomatic's 551 series of stainless steel (316L) valves is for use in corrosive and hazardous environments in the petrochemical, process, chemical, oil, gas and food industries
New developments in Profibus and Profinet
(November 2005)
Dr Volker Oestreich, Executive Director of the PI Support Centre, provides updates on a number of issues affecting the process industry, including security, hybrid applications and wireless
Monitors keep watch over asset performance
(October 2005)
A novel series of novel asset performance management solutions enable users to monitor, predict and effectively manage both the availability and utilisation of their industrial assets
Radar transmitter passes Dutch level test
(August 2005)
The Eclipse Model 705 two-wire loop-powered guided wave radar transmitter is probably the worlds' most popular replacement for displacer level transmitters in the oil and gas industries
Encoders appeal in oilfield applications
(August 2005)
Field testing of redundant DrawWorks optical and NAMUR encoders by numerous oilfield equipment integrators and manufacturers has been extremely successful
Meter cuts the cost of flow measurement
(July 2005)
The cost of electromagnetic flow measurement has been cut by up to 20% with the launch of the FXL4000 (COPA-XL range) flow meter from ABB
Temperature transmitter has full ATEX approval
(July 2005)
The iTemp TMT142 Hart temperature field transmitter has been purpose-designed to perform where the job demands
Temperature transmitters simplify programming
(March 2005)
Simplified programming and the ability to be retrofitted in to any existing temperature head are two of the benefits offered by ABB's new TH01 head-mounted temperature transmitters
Pneumatic products aim for ATEX applications
(February 2005)
Asco Joucomatic has launched one of the widest ranges of nonelectrical, ATEX certified pneumatic products for use in potentially explosive gaseous and dust laden atmospheres
Single source for certified pneumatic products
(November 2004)
Asco Joucomatic has introduced a range of non-electrical, Atex certified pneumatic products
Pneumatic actuators turn both ways
(October 2004)
The Series 92/93 is a rack and pinion double acting and spring return pneumatic actuator
Accessories complement pneumatic actuator range
(August 2004)
Ultraflo has a new range of accessories for its complete line of pneumatic actuators
Valve automation solution ensures a clear view
(July 2004)
El-O-Matic valve actuators play a key role at uShaka Island Marine World, a new world-class entertainment and tourism destination in Durban, South Africa
Diaphragm valve switchbox sets itself
(May 2004)
Designed to provide users with a simple to install, easy to monitor and reliable unit, the Saunders HC4 Opti-Set switchbox automatically sets against the stroke of the actuator
Choice of sensors for Hart field transmitter
(April 2004)
The iTemp TMT 162 Hart field transmitter has now been cleverly combined with a compact thermocouple (TMT 162C) and a compact RTD assembly (TMT 162R) for maximum versatility
Coaxial valves handle big differential pressures
(February 2004)
A new range of 2/2 and 3/2 coaxial valves is designed for demanding media control applications with high viscosity, abrasive or aggressive fluids/gases at operating pressures from vacuum to 40bar