PAS inBound application to identify safe operating limits
13 March, 2012Safe operating limit information is typically maintained by various groups within a plant and is not readily available to operators. As such, operators are generally unaware of the design and safety limitations of the processes they operate. PAS has addressed this with the release of inBound, a layered application for the PlantState Suite alarm management software that makes plant operators continually aware of safe operating limits.
simPRO Job Management Software
30 November, 2011The simPRO Job Management Software allows users to estimate large and small service jobs quickly and accurately.
Sick IVC-3D stainless steel smart camera
06 October, 2011 bySick’s IVC-3D stainless steel smart camera has been specially designed for harsh environments combining imaging, lighting and analysis in a single, robust, stainless steel housing.
GPS Innovations FleetConnect vehicle and equipment service management
02 October, 2011 byFleetConnect enables users to easily keep track of vehicle and equipment maintenance tasks.
Treotham Mosaic safety controller
01 October, 2011 byThe Mosaic is a modular and configurable safety controller for protecting machines or entire plants. The device is capable of monitoring several safety sensors and commands, such as safety light curtains, laser scanners, photocells, mechanical switches, mats, emergency stops and two-hand controls.
Machine safety directions in Australia
30 September, 2011ABB Australia Pty Limited, Jokab Safety business development manager, Ken Robertson addresses in this white paper the Australian OHS requirements for machine safety and discusses how these might be put into practice in developing appropriate machine safety solutions in industry. A critical part of this process involves identifying appropriate safety categories that are required in each situation.
Project: Improve workplace safety reporting system and reduce the risk of hazards
30 September, 2011 byWhen the Australian marine terminal operator, DP World, was looking to improve its occupational health and safety (OHS) system, it contacted SCRIM, part of software consultancy firm Accelrelation.
Absolute Data Group R4i Buildpoint
27 September, 2011 byThe R4i Buildpoint is a software solution for companies seeking configuration management, asset maintenance and technical documentation services.
Australia to heed safety standard deadline
04 May, 2011The European Commission has extended the deadline for the transition from standard EN 954-1 to standards EN ISO 13849-1 and EN/IEC 62061. Gary Milburn, Rockwell Automation Area Manager - Safety, explores the implications to Australia’s industrial community.
Wieland samos PRO system
05 April, 2011 byThe Wieland samos PRO system can be safety interconnected via the dedicated samos NET bus system and is programmed using Samos PLAN v 1.3 which is a graphical user interface for configuration and parameterisation of inputs and outputs.
Fortress Pneumatic Valve+ (PV+)
01 April, 2011 byThe Pneumatic Valve+ (PV+) unit’s modular design allows the configuration of an array of valves, trapped key interlocks and key switches in any combination.
Festo air preparation range
24 January, 2011 byThe Festo air preparation range provides a certified and tested unit that can be integrated into new or existing circuits, either standalone or housed in an air-preparation module. As a supply device providing a safe exhaust function, it offers a number of possible applications and benefits.
Wieland Samos Plan v1.3 control software
24 January, 2011 byThe Wieland Samos Plan v1.3 control software for the range of Samos Pro modular safety products uses a variety of safe function modules to enable the set-up of complex safety applications, allowing users to monitor all kinds of parameters.
SNH emergency-stop buttons
29 November, 2010 bySNH emergency-stop buttons are compliant with EN ISO 13850 of EN 60947-5-1 and EN 60947-5-5. Depending on the design, they can be used up to safety category 4, performance level e or SIL 3 in accordance with the machine directive 2006/42/EG, and they satisfy the current safety standards EN ISO 13849-1 and EN 62061.
Wieland Electric SNS 4084K zero-speed monitor
29 November, 2010 byThe Wieland Electric SNS 4084K zero-speed monitor protects against dangerous machine or system movements.
