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Advantech unveils 10GE ATCA Blade

Advantech has launched two new 10GE-enabled products exclusively tuned for the quad-core Intel Xeon Processor 5500 Series which Intel is introducing.

Advantech’s MIC-5320 Advanced TCA Blade with 10GigE connectivity combines computing performance with I/O flexibility in a power efficient design. Supporting the latest Intel Xeon processor 5500 series based on Intel’s latest micro-architecture supporting DDR3 technology with a 3 channel memory controller integrated into the CPU, the single processor quad-core MIC-5320 outperforms previous generation dual socket designs. Even with such an increase in power the MIC-5320 has excellent thermal characteristics.

Built with next generation products in mind, there is a smooth upgrade path to future processors that are able to support more than 4 cores.

Using Intel’s latest Gigabit Ethernet and 10GE MAC solutions supporting enhanced offloading techniques and virtualization features users can deploy the full power of this innovative multi-core technology. Supporting up to 48GB of memory it can run database in memory applications easily – backed up by a 4 channel SAS RAID controller that makes the blade equally suitable for control plane applications that require disk IO with RAID and failover support.

The MIC-5320 demonstrates the company’s ability to design and manufacture mission-critical products for the core of the network. Focused on high bandwidth network element and data plane applications, the MIC-5320 is a key element for IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) compliant media gateways, application servers and media servers as well as 3G Radio Network Controllers and Base Station Controllers.

Advantech

www.advantech.net.au

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Swarf Tech launches spiral conveyors

Swarf Tech has launched a range of PST spiral conveyors that are said to provide problem free handling for a wide range of materials and alleviate issues such as blockages caused by bridging and binding of stringy and thread like material.

Due to their increased capacity (because the voluminous central shaft has been eliminated) they are also very economical.

According to Swarf Tech, the conveyor can be inclined from 0 to 90 degrees vertical.

The conveyors also convey a greater volume / rpm because there is no centre shaft to take up valuable space

Threadlike materials do not bind on a centre shaft – because there is none.

The conveyors are also fully enclosed and dust free with minimum moving parts.

Typical materials that are handled are rejects from pulpers, wood chips, sawdust, pellets, sludge, granules, powder and foodstuff.

N Swarf Tech

02 6496 1133

sales@swarftech.com

www.swarftech.com

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Kinder offers spiral cleaning roller surprise

Kinder has released a K-Spiral Cleaning Roller that is said to offer a maintenance free solution to belt cleaning.

The resilient and wear resistant polyurethane spirals helps to clean off sticky carry back.

The spiral is left and right hand configuration to assist in belt tracking.

They are suited to the mining, quarrying and process industries, where build up on return rollers causes belt damage and miss-tracking.

The unit is positioned over the discharge chute or a collection hopper. They are not effected by mechanical joining fasteners.

According to Kinder, the spiral cleaner has several benefits including the fact that it is suitable for all belt widths, uses standard return brackets and is suitable for reversing belts.

Kinder and Co

03 9587 9244

sales@kinder.com.au

www.kinder.com.au

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Rojone release industry compliant BNC connectors

Rojone has released a new range of 75 ohm BNC connectors to meet the broadcast industry’s stringent HDTV standards.

This new range of BNC 75 ohm HDTV connectors features gold plated centre and outer contacts which provide electrical performance up to 6 GHz.

They are easily installed in the field on most analogue and digital coaxial cables using hand crimping tools. They offer better mechanical performance, durability and corrosion resistance than commercial BNC plugs.

The new BNC 75 ohm HDTV can handle data rates up to 3 Gbps or higher, to support SMTPE292 and SMTPE424 standards.

The new range is intermateable with standard 50 and 75 ohm BNC products, and coloured cable boots are available for coding of video signals.

Radiall’s true 75 ohm BNC connectors are designed for use in broadcast studios and broadcast transmission systems, such as cameras, video recorders, routers, switching and control systems. Other applications include satellite transceivers, aircraft audio systems and test instrumentation.

Rojone

02 9829 1555

sales@rojone.com.au

www.rojone.com.au

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Honeywell Energy Management Solutions

Honeywell Process Solutions has announced the release of Energy Management Solution, a customisable portfolio of new and existing hardware, software and services designed to help improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

The Energy Management Solutions portfolio features the Honeywell Energy Dashboard, which, according to the company, gathers information from various instruments and systems and tracks their energy consumption against dynamic energy targets.

According to Honeywell, capturing and analysing data allows users of the portfolio to understand key energy indicators and how they affect overall energy consumption.

Once energy saving potential has been identified, the Energy Management Solutions portfolio provides customisable hardware, software and services to improve performance.

Honeywell said Energy Management Solutions can help reduce energy consumption by up to 20% and associated GHG emissions by up to 44 metric kilotons per year.

The Honeywell Energy Dashboard is expected to be commercially available in the final quarter of 2009.

Honeywell

07 3840 6986

suzana.trajanovska@honeywell.com

www.honeywell.com

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FLIR infrared camera

FLIR Systems has released the FLIR P660 hand-held infrared camera, designed and developed for applications that require superior image quality, temperature measurement accuracy and better thermal image detail.

The FLIR P660 features GPS, innovative image processing tool and remote control.

According to FLIR, the P660’s high resolution 640 x 480 pixel detector with a thermal sensitivity of 45 mK can make the difference between seeing or not seeing a thermal anomaly, especially when looking at small or distant targets.

The P660’s Contrast Optimizer is an algorithm designed to enhance details in contrast-rich infrared imagery and enable the user to clearly view both the scanned object and its surroundings.

The FLIR P660 camera system includes a 3.2 megapixel visual camera, a large 5.6 in colour LCD, tiltable viewfinder and a 3 hour battery and can measure temperatures from -40oC to 500°C in its standard version with an optional measurement of up to 2000°C.

FLIR said an optional wireless remote control steers the vital functions of the infrared as well as the visual camera from a safe distance in order to allow the user to operate the machine from a safe distance when necessary.

FLIR Systems Australia

03 9550 2800

info@flir.com.au

www.flir.com.au

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AIRnet piping system

Atlas Copco has released the AIRnet piping system, designed for quick assembly and to ensure minimum pressure drop for maximum energy savings.

According to Atlas Copco, AIRnet is made from robust lightweight aluminium tube, and is designed to be easily and quickly installed, reducing both installation time and costs.

The AIRnet system features aluminium pipes maintain a minimum pressure drop throughout the air distribution system, avoiding pressure losses and reducing power consumption and a modular concept design is aimed at reducing leakages in the network.

Atlas Copco says that the non-corrosive properties of AIRnet are designed to maintain a constant air quality from the compressor room to the production equipment.

AIRnet is designed to be compatible with most types of compressor oils and can be submitted to a working temperature from -20°C up to 70°C, and pressures up to 13 bar.

Atlas Copco

02 9621 9600

david.irwin@au.atlascopco.com

www.atlascopco.com

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Robotic laser scanning system

Measurement Device Limited (MDL) has released the robotic Void Scanner Mark II (VS150).

This 3D underground laser scanner is designed for ‘boom’ deployment into stopes and voids.

The VS150 has been produced to be rugged and reliable to withstand conditions in harsh underground environments.

Operators can see a ‘real-time’ 3D view of the data generated by the VS150.

The fast scanning speed method of this device also significantly reduces time required in the field.

The VS150 comes complete with MDL’s VoidScan software to display 3D point clouds in real time.

The survey data can be exported to most CAD mine survey software packages.

The VS150 is designed to survey stope voids where normal access to the stope is insufficient. It can be deployed conventionally using survey tripods or by remote control when deployed on rods, booms, masts, lifts and cranes.

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Workbench toolbox

Faber Toolboxes will display its new Workbench toolbox, manufactured from 3 mm mild steel, on Stand 1018 during the 2009 Queensland Resources Expo (QREX) trade exhibition.

The Workbench, which weighs 300 kg, has two sets of double lockable doors and an internal shelf and will head the company’s QREX line-up of heavy-duty toolboxes.

Established 25 years ago, Faber Toolboxes also manufactures a wide range of weatherproof toolboxes in 1.6 mm hot rolled steel.

They are laser cut and welded to provide robust construction with no moving parts.

Once assembled, all boxes are abrasive blasted, powder coated with a 98% zinc rich primer and finished with a second colour powder coat.

The result is a tough, rust-resistant finish.

Manufactured at Narrabri, NSW, Faber toolboxes can be customised and carry a 20-year guarantee.

The toolboxes are designed to be vehicle mounted, and suit a range of industries, including mining, earthmoving, farming and contracting.

Other models on display at QREX will include the:

• Hercules 1V and V, which have a 90 mm storage compartment and four or five drawers respectively

• Trolley and Trolley 11, which are 910 mm long x 620 mm wide x 910 mm high and are on castors.

Stand 1018

Faber Toolboxes

02 6792 2010

gez@fabertoolboxes.com.au

www.faber.com.au

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Honeywell software enhancements

Honeywell has announced two key enhancements to its UniSim Design simulation software that are designed to provide engineers a greater range of tools to build and test plant processes.

Honeywell’s simulation and modelling software will include a flare analyser that enables process engineers to design, improve and optimise industrial flare systems.

UniSim Design will also now support XML-based case portability to allow users to share process design information with ASPEN HYSYS, HTFS and HTFS+ offered by AspenTech.

The UniSim Design’s flare analyser is designed to allow users to create more-complete models of their processes and further improve overall plant efficiency.

Honeywell says the UniSim Design’s interactive software allows engineers to create and analyse both steady-state and dynamic models for plant design, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, operational improvement, business planning and asset management.

UniSim Design’s case-portability feature allows greater flexibility by enabling Honeywell and AspenTech simulation users to access each other’s process models.

Honeywell

07 3840 6986

suzana.trajanovska@honeywell.com

www.honeywell.com

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Rockwell Automation’s new POINT Guard

Rockwell Automation has enhanced its POINT I/O line-up with the addition of the new Allen-Bradley POINT Guard I/O modules, designed to offer both automation and safety functionality in a maximum density I/O solution.

According to Rockwell Automation, the POINT Guard I/O employs common industrial protocol (CIP) safety communications functionality, which is designed to enable simultaneous transmission of safety, control and diagnostic data using EtherNet/IP and DeviceNet protocols over one CIP network.

POINT Guard I/O is DIN-rail mountable and features eight inputs, eight solid-state output, each rated at 1A, and four test pulse sources.

Rockwell Automation says existing users are able to upgrade by retrofitting their system with POINT Guard I/O modules, so long as an appropriate safety controller is in place.

Rockwell Automation’s POINT I/O and POINT Guard I/O can be controlled by a single GuardLogix controller for both safety and automation control through one node, and POINT Guard I/O further permits easy configuration via RSLogix 5000, with full support of IP addressing.

Rockwell Automation

03 9896 0300

award@ra.rockwell.com

www.rockwellautomation.com.au

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Advantech uses MRM technology to manage fleet

Advantech is helping fleet managers keep their vehicles running optimally with mobile resource management (MRM) products and the AutoTap OBD-II (on-board diagnostics) Streamer Vehicle Interface.

According to Advantech, MRM solutions help fleet owners operate competitively by allowing them to increase the efficiency of their fleets.

Managers can track fuel usage to hedge against rising costs, monitor driver behavior to ensure safety and compliance issues are met, and keep vehicles on the road through proactive maintenance and repair, as well communicate to their drivers.

Advantech MRM products such as TREK, MARS, and VITA use the AutoTap OBD-II Streamer Interface adaptor to receive and interpret diagnostic test signals, performance parameters, and faults over a serial link. This enables reporting of fuel use, driver behavior, component malfunctions, pre-failure information, and device thresholds to fleet operators, saving time, mis-diagnosis and avoiding fleet downtime.

Advantech provides an MRM software support package which when connected to Advantech MRM devices with an Autotap OBDII streamer, allows users to develop application programs.

The vehicle on-board systems utilize a combination of up to four diagnostic interfaces: ISO 9141-2, ISO 14230-4 (KWP 2000), SAE J1850 VPW or PWM, and ISO 15765 (CAN).

To convert the vehicle diagnostic signals to a standard ASCII message, an AutoTap OBD-II Streamer Interface adapter is connected to the vehicle to receive sensor data.

The AutoTap Streamer detects the correct protocols and polls the vehicle for relevant data.

This data is interpreted by Advantech MRM products providing a human interface in the vehicle and communications to the dispatch center.

Advantech delivers both portable and mounted solutions in their MRM family of products with specific solutions designed to meet the different needs of customers.

Many benefits are gained by deploying an MRM solution, according to Advantech.

Fuel costs, which are constantly on the rise, can be monitored.

Savings can be realized by efficient route selection, as well as training drivers to accelerate and decelerate more efficiently.

Monitoring driver behavior ensures that only scheduled stops are made, and improves driver safety by safeguarding against driver fatigue.

MRM solutions allow feedback to dispatch, giving a proactive approach to maintenance, and helping with emergency response.

Advantech’s know-how, understanding of technology, support and customization services, and full range of products position it to bring MRM solutions to fleet managers that are scaleable, economical, and help operators run more efficiently.

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Beamex beams in new calibration software

Beamex has released a new version of its Beamex CMX Calibration Software (v2.5).

The new software includes support for Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)

The Beamex CMX LDAP is an additional option and it can be added to each CMX software license when required.

This option makes it easier to manage the CMX user passwords and it is also one password less for the user to remember.

The Beamex CMX software also supports a timestamp with coordinated universal time (UTC) information in audit trail.

UTC is based on the Second (SI), as defined and recommended by the Consultative Committee on International Radio (CCIR), and maintained by the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM).

For most practical purposes associated with the Radio Regulations, UTC is equivalent to mean solar time at the prime meridian (0° longitude), formerly expressed in GMT.

The CMX supports now three different ways of time stamping: 1) UTC based on the Database Server time (default for new installations), 2) UTC based on the Beamex CMX Client computer time and 3) Beamex CMX Client computer time as it is in the older versions of Beamex CMX (default for upgrades).

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CAT Rental Power at QREX 2009

CAT Rental Power will highlight its Power Generation, Compressed Air and Temperature Control solutions at Stand 1014 during the 2009 Queensland Resources Expo (QREX) trade exhibition at the Rockhampton Showgrounds from July 21-23.

CAT Rental Power prides itself on providing tailored solutions that solve problems and reduce risk when emergency or standby power generation is required.

Their power generation solutions cover multi-megawatt contract power stations, prime power and standby power applications, emergency breakdown power, shutdown power, construction power, standby power, electrical distribution, transformers, switchrooms and diesel fuel systems.

Its fleet consists of portable diesel generators from 20 to 2000 kVA.

The compressed air solutions offered by CAT Rental Power include compressed air, high pressure drilling air, process and plant air, critical process air, pipeline pigging air and construction air. The fleet consists of portable 100% oil free and oil filled diesel compressors, high pressure and standard pressure units (the vast majority of these units being after-cooled), desiccant dryers and filter packs, manifolds and receivers.

Temperature control solutions include process cooling, mine cooling (both surface and underground), additional capacity, supplementary cooling, maintenance and shutdowns, critical process cooling, heat stress, and personnel fatigue management. The fleet consists of fluid chillers (air and water cooled), cooling towers, packaged conditioners, air handlers and heat exchangers.

CAT Rental Power currently has nine branches located around the country with access to over 100 additional locations and technical support staff through its Caterpillar dealer partners in Australia and overseas.

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CQ Uni offers professional development at QREX

CQ University will highlight professional development opportunities for people working in the mining industry on Stand 4010 during the 2009 Queensland Resources Expo (QREX) trade exhibition at the Rockhampton Showgrounds from July 21-23.

The University can provide professional development opportunities to people working in the disciplines of mining, engineering, maintenance management, built environment, occupational health and safety, environmental science, procurement, and business management. It can provide study options to suit any level of experience and knowledge via distance education.

The University has an existing suite of associate degrees in mining, an existing mining engineering partnership degree (with the University of Queensland) and is developing new postgraduate programs and short courses.

More widely, University researchers have also been working to improve the quality of mine water, develop best practice for electricity generation from coal seam methane and boost the productivity of rail operations.

CQ University was recently awarded $2 million in Federal Government funding for the establishment of place-based education pathways at the Gladstone and Mackay campuses.

This will provide a platform to develop solutions to support local labour recruitment, and assist with the development and retention strategies of business and industry in Central Queensland, benefitting all types of resource industries.

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Champion appoints new GM

Champion Compressors has appointed Michael Griffin as the company’s new General Manager.

Griffin brings over 25 years of industrial leadership experience to the role, and most recently, an extensive résumé of compressor air-end business expertise with international compressor technology group, Sullair.

According to Griffin, his key focus will be to enhance Champion Compressors’ technological edge and enviable track-record of customer care.

“There is a real emphasis on continuous improvement across all of Champion’s internal operations, including manufacturing and after-sales service,” he said.

“Streamlining our internal systems, via parent company United Technologies’ ACE business operating system, will enable us to deliver compressed-air solutions that provide the superior reliability and performance required for continuous operation in the hot, humid and dusty conditions experienced throughout Australia.”

Griffin acknowledged that industry is under increasing pressure to improve its environmental performance and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.

This will be another focus moving forward.

“Properly matching the compressor to the compressed-air demand is one of the first steps towards improving energy efficiency,” he said.

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Honeywell position sensor

Honeywell has added the XYR 6000 Valve Position Sensor to its OneWireless industrial wireless portfolio.

The XYR 6000 is designed to improve overall plant reliability by giving users the ability to remotely monitor a greater number of applications within their processing facilities.

Based on Honeywell’s MICRO SWITCH CX series hazardous location analogue sensor, the XYR 6000 monitors the position of the valve when used in OneWireless systems, sending the signal from remote or potentially dangerous areas of the plant.

According to Honeywell, the valve position sensor features appropriate hazardous location certifications, making it ideal for various applications such as monitoring valve positioner status, manual process valve position, tank overflow alarms, damper and louver position, or other applications where installing wires is inefficient, cost-prohibitive or unsafe.

Honeywell says the XYR 6000 sensor’s accuracy improves safety by identifying linear or rotary valve positions, minimising the risk of unwanted fluid release or unplanned product contamination and simplifies maintenance by electronically tagging each valve in the system, identifying valves that have degraded or been damaged.

Honeywell

07 3840 6986

suzana.trajanovska@honeywell.com

www.honeywell.com.au/ps

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TURCK Q25L cylinder position sensor

TURCK has introduced the Q25L sensor, a magnetically actuated linear displacement sensor designed to detect piston position on pneumatic cylinders.

Available with measuring ranges of 100, 125, 160 and 200 mm, the Q25L is said to be well-suited for applications that require precise signal transmission over long measuring distances, such as pneumatic pumps, slides, blanking or molding systems.

By using an external magnet as a position indicator, the sensor may be used in additional applications such as moving platforms, point line measurement or other specially designed equipment where a cylinder is not present.

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Micromax announces XL expansion modules by Unitronics

Micromax Sensors & Automation has announced that Unitronics has released a new line of enhanced I/O expansion modules.

Based on the same stable platform as the traditional modules, these four new compact devices offer up to 32 digital I/Os per unit, plus three additional inputs for maximum I/O capacity and minimized cabinet space.

Equipped with detachable plug-in I/O connectors, the XL-IO modules (IO-D16A3-TO16, IO-D16A3-RO16) can be expanded up to eight times with the use of Unitronics’ EX-A1 expansion adapter, and they can also be used together with regular Unitronics I/O modules.

However, the XL-EX modules (EX-D16A3-TO16, EX-D16A3-RO8) offer a new concept: no EX-A1 expansion adapter needed.

The XL-EX modules incorporate EX-A1 adapter technology but add built-in I/O to serve as the first link to the PLC.

Up to 7 XL-IO or standard I/O modules may be connected to each XL-EX module.

Software requirements include U90: V6.1.0 or VisiLogic: 8.0.0.

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Tobin’s eye for safety

Enware Australia is distributing saline eyewash protection Tobin Eyewash Systems.

According to Enware, the Tobin saline eyewash bottles are available in quick access hanging systems and are designed for the workplace to provide first response to eye injury.

The Tobin eyewash bottle hangs by its cap and is opened by breaking this off, and an unopened bottle can be removed or replaced in the stand as required.

The air vent at the base of the eyewash bottle is designed to allow soft, even flow for eye flushing.

The Tobin eyewash bottle also features an eye support ring, designed to facilitate prolonged washing and washing during transportation to a doctor, as well as a round bottom safety design that, according to the company, prevents bottles being able to stand alone, helping to remove the temptation to take bottles from the stand and place them close to bottles with other contents.

The eyewash bottles are single use, an important safety feature because sterile liquid must not be saved in an open bottle or used again.

Enware Australia

02 9525 9536

safety@enware.com.au

www.enware.com.au