‘Safety Devices’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release Thermometers feature advanced signal processing from Ircon, which we summarised at the time by saying "Ircon has introduced the Modline 6 Series of infrared thermometers with advanced signal processing and background-reflected energy compensation capabilities. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release ABB drives reduce swimming pool energy bills from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors): "ABB drives have helped a UK holiday park operator save GBP77,000 a year on energy bills for its swimming pools. ".

In November 2009, we covered the news from Sherborne Sensors - take a look at Sherborne announces MEMS inclinometers which says: "Sherborne Sensors has announced the launch of the T700 series, a high-precision range of compact, DC-operated solid-state MEMS inclinometers. ".

Take a look also at the news release from European Safety Systems, E2S adds trumpet horns to range of warning devices, as well as IFM releases safety monitors for AS-interface from IFM Electronic, and Liquiphant accurately measures liquid levels from Endress+Hauser.

Latest stories...

Namur approves Wirelesshart for process uses (November 2009)

Namur has announced that Wirelesshart technology meets the requirements for wireless sensor networks in process applications.

Rittal's PSM measures power consumption per socket (November 2009)

Rittal has extended its Power System Module (PSM) range to allow the power consumption of individual servers and peripheral hardware to be measured per socket.

Dragon Runner robot supports military troops (November 2009)

Qinetiq has been awarded a contract to supply almost 100 Dragon Runner robots, associated spares and technical services to support of current military operations in Afghanistan.

GE controller firmware has online programming (November 2009)

GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has released its Versamax Micro Plus controller firmware revision 4.0.

Emerson Smart Wireless monitors resin products (November 2009)

Emerson Process Management's Smart Wireless technology is monitoring resin-batch temperatures at AOC's Perris, California, USA facility to enable better process control.

Misumi bumper mitigates shock in automated devices (November 2009)

Misumi USA has launched a Shock Absorbing Bumper, designed for use in a range of automated factory-automation and motion-control machinery and devices.

Night Vision plus makes driving in the dark safer (November 2009)

Bosch's enhanced night-vision system, Night Vision plus, is said to make driving in the dark safer for drivers and other road users.

FAG Dtect prevents power-turbine failure at Corus (November 2009)

An FAG Dtect X1 online vibration-monitoring system has prevented the failure of a steam turbine at a Scunthorpe Corus plant, and in doing so has saved thousands of pounds in lost power generation.

Vital allows connection of 30 field-safety devices

Jokab Safety is using the Vital coded pulse system, which can operate all components from all manufacturers in the safety-related market.
IFM launches AC007S module for safety devices

IFM Electronic has launched the AC007S module, designed to connect safety devices such as fail-safe sensors and light curtains to the safety version of ActuatorSensor-Interface (AS-i).