Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Safety System",
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 Wiring standards change set to change in July from
EAL, which we summarised at the time by saying "EAL has released a series of vocationally related qualifications (VRQs), which specifically support BS7671:2008".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Compact welding robot boosts speeds from
RobotWorx: "The Motoman UP6 XRC robot is equipped with an air-cooled welding torch, wire feeder and Miller Auto Invision II 450 pulsing power source".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Omron Scientific Technologies
concerning its NE1A-EDR01
- take a look at Routers ease access to DeviceNet safety systems
which says: "NE1A-EDR01 Ethernet/IP-DeviceNet routers allow the operating condition of a DeviceNet safety system to be configured and monitored from a general-purpose Ethernet device".
Take a look also at the news release from Pilz Automation Technology, Making robotic automation safe,
as well as Important changes to guard interlocking standard from Pilz Automation Technology,
and Preventing the needless New Year death toll from Pilz Safe Automation Australia.
See also:
Large valves enable autonomous safety system
(November 2007)
Special consideration has been paid to conditions when the valves start from cold or are rapidly subjected to fluctuating high temperatures
Safety system monitors several guards
(November 2007)
The CES-AR-C noncontact safety switch is particularly suitable for systems in which a large number of safety guards need to be monitored
Safety PLC suits ASi bus network
(October 2007)
The Pluto ASi includes four failsafe inputs, four configurable digital I/O or analogue outputs and four failsafe outputs
Fieldbus provides secure communication
(September 2007)
CC-Link Safety enables the communication of information relating to the operation of safety devices, such as emergency stops and light curtains, on production machinery
News on the Safety system maintenance from Smartscan
(September 2007)
Smartscan has been providing a routine maintenance package as part of its safety system solutions for over 10 years
Distributed safety system saves on cabelling
(September 2007)
AADvance is a combined hardware and software solution that allows users to operate and update entire plant-wide safety systems from a single access point
LNG facility upgrades control system
(August 2007)
National Grid's Glenmavis LNG facility is now controlled by Yokogawa's latest Centum CS3000 DCS, which forms the basis of the new integrated control and safeguarding system
Safety system contains diesel
(August 2007)
Chemi-safe is designed to ensure diesel is prevented from leaking or spilling into the water table during the unloading process from the delivery tanker
Automation integrated into safety system
(August 2007)
The combustion engineering centre at BASF Aktiengesellschaft commissioned HIMA to install a safety-related automation system for the burner controller in a thermal exhaust cleaning plant
Safety controller suits packaging industry
(August 2007)
The recent development of the B46/S46 Pluto has seen Jokab Safety enter more markets, particularly the packaging industry
Safety controller suits packaging machinery
(July 2007)
The PNOZmulti controller can be used to process the conventional I/O as well as the safety I/O, thereby eliminating the need to purchase a separate PLC
Emergency stop buttons improve safety
(July 2007)
Pre-loading the spring contacts of the AS-Interface switch block a stop condition is guaranteed even when the block is detached from the button
Safety controller reduces installation costs
(July 2007)
Rockwell Automation's Allen-Bradley SmartGuard 600 safety controller helps manufacturers integrate their standard and safety systems for increased productivity
Electronic key system improves safety
(July 2007)
The Euchner EKS FSA system provides completely new standards and possibilities for access management combined with state of the art safety technology
Level switch tolerates -80C temperatures
(June 2007)
Echotel 961 switches use pulsed ultrasound technology to detect the presence or absence of liquid
Power press safety system improves throughput
(June 2007)
Operator safety is a critical consideration for any company running power press equipment ultimately overriding all other operational and financial considerations
Safety switches take controllers onboard
(June 2007)
Magnetic-coded noncontact switches for interlocking machine guard doors feature built-in controllers, saving both the cost and space required for a dedicated controller
Controller gains new security certification
(May 2007)
It is becoming increasingly important that the safety system is fully protected from external hostile intrusions that could place personnel at risk
Module connects safety controllers
(May 2007)
PNOZmulti controllers can transfer safety-related data in both directions (64-bit data rate) over distances of up to 100m and with a maximum reaction time of 30ms
Software performs safety calculations
(May 2007)
Pilz Automation Technology's PAScal makes it much easier to ensure compliance with EN ISO13849-1 or EN IEC62061, plus it helps to save both time and costs
Modular system brings machine safety together
(May 2007)
Modular system saves space, simplifies wiring and above all, offers a flexible solution to machine safety
Safety system upgrade programme launched
(May 2007)
The Triconex Advantage Upgrade programme combines significant commercial incentives with an automated logic translation service
Stability sensor tolerates temperature extremes
(March 2007)
The MicroGyro can easily withstand the high temperatures of underhood installations without sacrificing performance
Conformity provides competitive advantage
(March 2007)
Sira's Functional Safety Manager, Paul Reeve, looks at the benefits of using the CASS Scheme methodology as a way to demonstrate conformity with IEC61508 and gain a competitive advantage
CASS certification provides reassurance
(March 2007)
Hima-Sella's Marketing Manager, Janet Smith, looks back at how CASS certification has brought many benefits to Hima-Sella's safety systems business
Rethinking robot system pays off
(March 2007)
After five years of using a robotic palletising system Myson's engineers decided to capitalise on their understanding of the systems limitations and the knowledge they had gained on robotics
Safety system requires no special cabling
(March 2007)
With BandR's Ethernet Powerlink Safety Technology safety functionality is completely integrated in the control system and does not require special cabling
Software to manage entire safety system
(March 2007)
CIRSMA expands to become a comprehensive Safety Management System
Car design protects pedestrians
(March 2007)
Departing from conventional car design that combines a lower body and a glass cabin on top, QarmaQ has panoramic wrap-around glazing area using GE's Lexan polycarbonate resin
Managing safety at workplace
(March 2007)
CIRSMA, from Industrial Safety Integration expands to become a comprehensive safety management system
Complete range of health and safety courses
(February 2007)
Pilz offers wider range of training courses for 2007
News on the Programmable Safety System from Pilz Safe Automation Australia
(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
Scada system set for Arab gas pipeline
(November 2006)
CSE Servelec has won another major Scada contract from the pipeline industry