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‘Annunciator’

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Start with the news release Omniflex 1mS SOE monitors alarms and logs causes from Omniflex, which we summarised at the time by saying "The Omniflex 1mS SOE system complements Scada and DCS functionality by providing accurate data and minimising plant downtime.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Omni alarm annunciators assessed for SIL1 use from Omniflex (UK): "The Omniflex Omni series alarm annunciator range has been assessed as part of the Emphasis project to satisfy the NII (Nuclear Industry Inspectorate) for the product to be used in SIL1 applications. ".
 
In July 2009, we covered the news from Omniflex (UK) - take a look at Alarm annunciator replaces Robinson ALUs which says: "Omniflex has released a 24-way IEC61508 SIL 1 alarm annunciator, which can be used to replace the now obsolete Robinson Alarm Logic Units (ALU). ".
 
Take a look also at the news release from RTK Instruments, Safety annunciator is certified to SIL2, as well as Omniflex custom designs alarm annunciators from Omniflex (UK), and Omni 16C Emphasis-proven for nuclear use from Omniflex (UK).
 

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Omniflex alarm annunciators installed by Chevron (November 2008)

Omniflex has revealed that its Omni 16C safety rated alarm annunciators have been installed by Chevron at its sites in South Africa, Africa and Pakistan.

Role of alarm annunciators vital, says Omniflex (September 2008)

Omniflex has revealed that the role of alarm annunciators for dealing with critical alarms in modern plants is as important as ever.

Omniflex has eye for remote power supplies (August 2008)

Omniflex has been asked to provide an early-warning monitoring system to monitor the health of remote but critical power supplies - the scheme was based upon the Omniflex M2S RTU.

Distributed alarm and event management system (July 2008)

The Maxilarm Alarm and Event Management System offers features such as sub-millisecond time stamping at source, integrated analogue logging and remote alarm fascias all to meet EEMUA 191 guidelines

Alarm Windows improve safety and reaction times (July 2008)

It is now an accepted fact that traditional window alarm fascias provide the fastest means of alarm notification to operators when facing avalanche conditions

Alarm annunciator for pulse train monitoring (June 2008)

The IEC61508 SIL 1 assessed Omni16C alarm annunciator from Omniflex is designed for monitoring pulse trains, such as from flow monitoring sensors or rotating machinery

The vital role of alarm annunciators (June 2008)

Old style alarm annunciators have seen a resurgence in popularity recently, displacing computer monitors: Omniflex can provide modern versions, and even replace obsolescent units in safety systems

More protection for your alarm annunciator display (May 2008)

The Omni16 alarm annunciator can now be fitted with an Omni-16 IP 65 rated front cover

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