‘Safety Switch’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release GE Fanuc releases RTU version of PAC8000 from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has introduced the PAC8000 RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) Controller, a rugged, field-mountable platform. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release SK 200E frequency inverter range launched by Nord from Nord Drivesystems: "Nord Gear's SK 200E frequency inverter range combines a sensorless current vector drive with control and communications features in a compact IP55 or IP66 rated enclosure.".

In July 2009, we covered the news from SGS SA - Industrial Services - take a look at SGS offers non-destructive testing of tanks which says: "SGS Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) is able to carry out expert controls, inspections and measurements of tanks storing dangerous goods to ensure business security and safety.".

Take a look also at the news release from SGS SA - Industrial Services, Monitoring corrosion with digital radiography, as well as Rodriguez releases latest Compacta geared motors from Rodriguez (UK), and OP sensors precisely detect parts from IFM Electronic.

Latest stories...

Frequency inverter range available up to 22kW (June 2009)

Nord Gear has announced that its SK 500E frequency inverter range is now fully available up to 22kW.

IDEC safety controller is easily configured (June 2009)

IDEC has announced that its Safetyone FS1A safety controller can replace up to six safety relay modules with no programming.

Strain transducer provides high safety reserve (June 2009)

HBM has introduced the 6mm-high SLB-700A strain transducer to measure strains on solid components, such as cranes and bridges, where high loads need to be measured.

Fluke announces Scopemeter trade-in offer (June 2009)

Fluke is offering products to the value of 35 per cent of the list price of a hand-held Scopemeter when trading in a battery-operated, portable oscilloscope against the purchase of a new Scopemeter.

Catalent saves energy costs with Easiheat systems (June 2009)

Catalent Pharma Solutions has swapped its old shell-and-tube calorifiers for compact Spirax Sarco Easiheat steam to hot water systems.

Festo solutions aid Guernsey water treatment plant (June 2009)

Guernsey Water has adopted various valve solutions recommended by Festo at one of the island's water treatment plants to improve the supply of drinking water to about 24,000 households and businesses.

Chloride Active power supplies offer 'green' mode (June 2009)

The Chloride Active range of uninterruptible power supplies, available from Harland Simon, incorporates a green-mode function.

Servo controllers synchronise high-speed switching (June 2009)

When a challenging project for a large illuminated sign for a building required complex and high-speed synchronised switching, Focus International requested Red Drive servo controllers from Rotalink.

Interlocking device integrates coded safety switch

Comitronic is offering the Vigilguard stand-alone interlocking device with integrated coded safety switch.
Safety switches stop machines from trapping people

Euchner has released the TP and STP safety switches, which ensure machine compliance with the latest European Machinery Directive regarding 'risk of being trapped in a machine (code 1.5.14)'.