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Yokogawa releases enhanced ProSafe-RS

Yokogawa has announced the launch of an enhanced version of its ProSafe-RS Safety Instrumented System, adding a new optical remote control function, using fibre between controllers and I/O modules

News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation ( 1 September 2006)

Safety controllers offer flexibility + simplicity

Approved for SIL3 applications in line with IEC 61508, the new Preventa XPS MC configurable safety controllers from Telemecanique cut cabling time, simplify system design and save money

News from Schneider Electric ( 1 September 2006)

Low-cost light barriers have laser option

Low-cost single-beam light barriers have either an infrared beam or, for applications where extremely rapid response or a long sensing range is required, a laser beam

News from Pilz Automation Technology (21 August 2006)

Slimline graphite disc has detection as standard

Elfab has made the benefits of their industry-leading, ATEX-approved burst detection system available to all Arma-Gard graphite bursting disc customers

News from Elfab ( 9 August 2006)

Take a day off! And improve your productivity

The ABB Robotics 'Productivity Days' put manufacturers on the right track! ABB will host 'Productivity Days' on 4/5 October 2006, at the ABB Robotics Centre, Milton Keynes  Brochure available  

News from ABB Robotics ( 1 August 2006)

Schneider Electric facilitates Safety of Machinery

 Technical background article   Schneider Electric has published a new document - 'How to use BS EN 60204-1: 2006 Safety of Machinery' - which provides an easy to understand guide to this important safety standard

News from Schneider Electric (28 July 2006)

Better ways to connect safety devices in series

 Technical background article   The Pilz PSEN multiple-sensor interfaces can connect to multiple emergency stop switches or other safety devices, and identify which safety device that has been actuated after a trip

News from Pilz Automation Technology (28 July 2006)

New safety relay brochure from Schmersal

The Schmersal range of Protect-SRB safety relay modules is one of the most comprehensive available for the signal processing of emergency-stop, interlocking and other protective devices

News from Schmersal UK (25 July 2006)

Version 6.1 MX4 SCADA demo CDs available

Version 6.1 is the very latest release of the Mitsubishi ground-breaking SCADA software and LC Automation are pleased to announce that they now have a number of Free Demo/Development CDs to give away  Brochure available  

News from LC Automation (24 July 2006)

Profisafe - safety technology for all markets

In recent years, safety technologies have progressed from conventional technology based on relay controls right through to integrated solutions using standard bus systems

News from Profibus Group (12 July 2006)

HVL low voltage limiters for DC traction systems

The new generation HVL (hybrid voltage limiter) combines a surge arrester and a thyristor-based low voltage limiter, to ensure effective protection of personnel and equipment in DC traction systems

News from ABB Power Technologies (10 July 2006)

Next-generation safety relays are half as slender

Pilz Automation Technology is launching the PNOZsigma range of compact safety relays that are multi-functional, have improved diagnostics, are easier to expand, and with improved switching capacity

News from Pilz Automation Technology (10 July 2006)

S300: the world's smallest safety laser scanner

The new S300 is the most compact and reasonably priced safety solution, based on a laser scanner, for monitoring hazardous areas with a maximum protective field radius of 2 m

News from Sick (UK) (10 July 2006)

Safety certification for Coriolis flowmeter

Emerson Process Management improves measurement performance and offers safety certification on its popular Micro Motion F-Series line of compact Coriolis meters

News from Emerson Process Management (10 July 2006)

Automation project on new Encana natural gas plant

 User application article   An Emerson contract from EnCana, one of North America's leading natural gas producers, will apply PlantWeb digital plant architecture to automate the new EnCana Steeprock natural gas processing plant

News from Emerson Process Management ( 4 July 2006)

Safety instrumented systems on 9 PEMEX platforms

 User application article   Invensys TMR safety instrumented systems are to be used for emergency shutdown and fire and gas safety on platform assets in phased Ku Maloob Zaap oil fields expansion by PEMEX

News from Invensys Triconex (23 June 2006)

Biometric interface for manufacturing processes

GE Fanuc has added significant biometric capabilities to its Proficy HMI/SCADA iFIX 4.0 to enhance the safe and compliant operation of pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing processes  Brochure available  

News from GE Fanuc Automation Solutions (UK) (21 June 2006)

Fuel system safety controllers for Johannesburg

 User application article   Hima safety controllers are monitoring the fuel station at Johannesburg International Airport, the largest airport in South Africa and the air transport hub for all of Southern Africa  Brochure available  

News from Hima Paul Hildebrandt (16 June 2006)

MOST SafetyNet receives SIL 2 TUV certification

MTL Open System Technologies (MOST) has announced that its SafetyNet Functional Safety platform has been certified by TUV Rheinland for use in SIL 2 safety functions

News from MTL Instruments Group ( 9 June 2006)

Bursting disc with industry-leading performance

The latest addition to the Elfab industry-leading Opti-Gard range of bursting discs has been developed specifically for low-pressure applications from 2 psig

News from Elfab ( 7 June 2006)

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