‘Safety Standard’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release Insertion probes monitor bioproduction process from Stratophase, which we summarised at the time by saying "Stratophase has collaborated with the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) to develop an insertion probe variant of its Spectrosens system. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Q-Sys provides custom-designed motion systems from Q-Sys: "Q-Sys offers a complete design-and-build service for all types of precision motion and positioning systems. ".

In November 2009, we covered the news from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) - take a look at ABB drives reduce swimming pool energy bills which says: "ABB drives have helped a UK holiday park operator save GBP77,000 a year on energy bills for its swimming pools. ".

Take a look also at the news release from Jena Rotary Technology, Jena Tec offers ballscrew repair discount, as well as CMOS digital photo IC for colour sensing from Hamamatsu Photonics , and NI expands HIL simulation platform from National Instruments.

Latest stories...

SGS offers acoustic emission testing package (November 2009)

SGS is offering an acoustic emission testing (AET) package, which allows users to locate structural defects and to monitor the material for discontinuities.

E2S adds trumpet horns to range of warning devices (November 2009)

The Spectra range of industrial warning devices from European Safety Systems (E2S) now includes 100dB and 110dB trumpet horns designed to provide an effective penetrating low-frequency buzzer sound.

IFM releases safety monitors for AS-interface (November 2009)

IFM has launched new versions of its safety monitor for equipment on the AS-interface.

Liquiphant accurately measures liquid levels (November 2009)

Endress and Hauser's Liquiphant is a vibrating level switch for accurate limit detection and point level-measurement of liquids.

Namur approves Wirelesshart for process uses (November 2009)

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

DC motors engineered for transportation purposes (November 2009)

Rotron brushless DC motors from Ametek, engineered for applications on board heavy-duty transit buses, coaches and other vehicles, deliver long-life power solutions serving up to 60,000 hours.

GFM416 provides onsite biogas measurement (November 2009)

The Atex-approved GFM416 gas analyser from Gas Data is ideal for anaerobic digester applications requiring on-site measurement of biogas.

Souriau creates optical contact for harsh settings (November 2009)

Souriau, in partnership with several aircraft manufacturers, has developed the Elio high-performance optical contact for applications in harsh environments.

Inductive sensors meet safety standards

IFM Electronic has developed a range of fail-safe inductive sensors that are fully compliant with the latest standards for safety-related parts of the control system.
Laidler welcomes delay to new safety standard

Laidler Associates, a UK industrial and safety compliance consultant, has welcomed the delay to the replacement of the EN 954-1 safety standard.