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Alarms, annunciators and safety interlocks
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More protection for your alarm annunciator display
The Omni16 alarm annunciator can now be fitted with an Omni-16 IP 65 rated front cover Brochure available
News from Omniflex (UK) (14 May 2008)
New ZSM enabling switch from Euchner
The new ZSM enabling switch from Euchner is more than just an ordinary manually operated enabling device, it provides a prime safety device that is versatile in operation
News from Euchner (UK) ( 7 May 2008)
Barry Simpson is new voice of Klaxon
Audio visual signalling specialist, Klaxon Signals, has appointed Barry Simpson as a new Regional Sales Manager in the UK
News from Klaxon Signals ( 5 May 2008)
Spectra beacons cover all the bases
E2S, the leading European manufacturer of warning sounders and beacons, has developed the Spectra beacon family to extend its industrial range of audible and visual signalling devices
News from European Safety Systems (24 April 2008)
New intrinsically safe multitone sounder
RTK Instruments announce the launch of their DA132 Intrinsically Safe Multitone Sounder, which is ATEX and IECEx certified, and has an output greater than 100dBA, for use in noisy areas
News from RTK Instruments ( 7 April 2008)
Two new electronically coded safety switches
UK based Mechan Controls has announced that it has extended its SSS range of electronically coded non-contact safety switches with the introduction of two new models - the SSR and the SSC
News from Mechan Controls (25 March 2008)
Machine control and safety functions on one unit
Safety specialist Fortress Interlocks is introducing a new approach in controlling access with the introduction of Safety Key lock modules to its AS-interface compatible eGard product range
News from Fortress Interlocks (20 March 2008)
Chinese oil refinery protected by Netherlocks
User application article One of the largest oil-refining projects in China, the Xinjiang Dushanzi Project, is due to have over 700 Netherlocks valve safety devices installed
News from Netherlocks (13 March 2008)
TiPS Celebrates 20 Years of Alarm Management
It all started with a custom-written software programme, widely recognized today as LogMate: still providing cutting edge alarm management technology
News from TiPS (25 February 2008)
Powerful wide area warning systems for any plant
Klaxon Signals offers a selection of styles of wide area warning siren systems, including ATEX approved units, to protect the lives of people and workers in a variety of environments
News from Klaxon Signals (22 February 2008)
The mechanical horn alarm is reborn!
E2S, the leading manufacturer of sounders and beacons, has developed the GPH (General Purpose Horn), offering a high reliability long life electronic alternative to electromechanical warning devices
News from European Safety Systems (18 February 2008)
Klaxon to make a stand at Firex South in Sandown
Klaxon Signals will be showcasing their flagship ranges of Sonos and Nexus electronic sounders, beacons, and sounder/beacons at the Firex South exhibition in Sandown this year
News from Klaxon Signals ( 5 February 2008)
Retrofit replacements for aged Alarm Annunciators
Omniflex can provide cost effective retrofit replacement alarm annunciators for clients with obsolete alarm annunciator units Brochure available
News from Omniflex (UK) (29 January 2008)
Voltage switch unit improves safety and efficiency
The range of mGard trapped key safety interlocks expands with a range of 'Voltage Switching' units that prevent the removal of a gate access key whilst a machine is in motion
News from Fortress Interlocks (15 January 2008)
Moeller position switches for safety
The new LS safety position switches from Moeller Electric offer a simple, efficient and cost-effective way of achieving enhanced protection for personnel and processes
News from Moeller Electric ( 8 January 2008)
Chinese manager for oil and gas safety specialists
Smith Flow Control welcome Leo Qi as their Regional Business Manager for Asia, to be based at its Chinese parent office, Halma China, in Shanghai Brochure available
News from Smith Flow Control (21 December 2007)
Schmersal introduces new control device range
Schmersal has introduced a new R-Series range of modular control devices and indicator lights, which offer increased functionality, better use of space and ease of assembly
News from Schmersal UK (11 December 2007)
Two heads are better than one for access doors
The latest developments from the safety specialists Euchner include twin-headed switches designed for use with two adjacent machine access or cell enclosure guards
News from Euchner (UK) ( 5 December 2007)
Cat.4 safety for multiple machine guards
Non-contact switching in series, with the new CES-AR-C from Euchner, makes it possible to monitor several machinery safety guards at once
News from Euchner (UK) (12 November 2007)
The next generation of alarm management
Matrikon announces the release of Matrikon Alarm Manager Version 4.1, its premier windows-based alarm system software application, compatible with EEMUA and ISA guidelines Brochure available
News from Matrikon ( 7 November 2007)
Voice sounder from fire alarm specialists
The Sonos Voice Sounder from Klaxon Signals is a fire alarm that combines a normal sounder with a clear, synchronised voice message to help reduce confusion and distress during an active alarm
News from Klaxon Signals ( 5 November 2007)
Manage the process, not the alarm
Technical background article A paper about process alarm systems, alarm management techniques, and the Matrikon approach, from Mark McTavish, Director of Alarm Solutions and Global Training at Matrikon in Canada Brochure available
News from Matrikon (18 October 2007)
TopView 6.0 for OPC and PI - a new process release
TopView 6.0 is the next generation in process alarming, notification, and remote monitoring software, and works seamlessly with most SCADA, PLC, and process historians
News from Exele (15 October 2007)
Alarm Management software meets ISA requirements
PAS has announced the release of PlantState Suite version 6.0, the world's leading solution for critical condition and alarm management in the process manufacturing industries
News from PAS (11 October 2007)
The Nexus gas extinguishant voice sounder
The Nexus Gas Extinguishant Voice Sounder from Klaxon Signals is a fire alarm designed specifically to meet the requirements of gas extinguishant systems by supplying four stages of alarm
News from Klaxon Signals (11 October 2007)
Better operator awareness with LogMate
The LogMate Alarm Management System is a complete alarm management infrastructure with facilities for archival, analysis, trending, reporting, change management, rationalisation, and notification
News from TiPS (20 September 2007)
Magnet Schultz launch ATEX Shotbolt lock
Following on from the very successful launch of its new industrial ATEX solenoid earlier this year, Magnet Schultz has launched a new Shotbolt lock which is ATEX approved to II 2G EEx m II T4
News from Magnet Schultz (14 September 2007)
Annunciator crucial to plant safety + productivity
The main control room of any major petrochemical plant is the heart of a process with a hazardous mixture of hot gases and liquids: if the wrong conditions develop, this can lead to a major explosion Brochure available
News from Omniflex (UK) (14 September 2007)
Ethernet based alarm annunciator
The Poseidon 3268 is a simple Ethernet based stand-alone device which can send an email alarm when up to 4 monitored temperature or humidity sensors exceeds their defined range
News from Audon Electronics (14 September 2007)
Positional data and time synchronisation
The new versatile, compact Din Rail mounted GPS clock, the HSD7000, is capable of providing positional information and time synchronisation to external devices such as data recorders, PLCs, PCs
News from Hima-Sella (14 August 2007)
New programmable large digital display
A new programmable large digital display for analogue inputs offers high visibility for challenging industrial applications, eg presenting important process data to the plant production floor
News from Seltec Automation (10 August 2007)
Market for machine safeguarding solutions
The overall machine safeguarding market is growing as a direct result of the continued demand for industrial machinery, but more new and reliable safeguarding components are entering the market
News from ARC Advisory Group ( 3 August 2007)
Fortress introduces a configurable E-stop
Fortress Interlocks has introduced an Emergency Stop (E-stop) into its eGard range of safety interlocks that can be configured to connect to a programmable logic controller or AS-i network
News from Fortress Interlocks ( 1 August 2007)
Sonos base provides extra space
Audio Visual signalling specialist Klaxon Signals has re-engineered its existing Sonos range to include extra space in deep base variants
News from Klaxon Signals (31 July 2007)
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