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Pilz Safe Autmomation has announced has discontinued its range of PNOZ Classic safety relays.
Subsequently, Pilz is publishing an easy-to-use checklist to help companies migrate from PNOZ Classic safety relays to new slimline PNOZsigma models.
To help companies that have mine machines with PNOZ 1 and PNOZ V Classic relays installed, Pilz has already introduced new PNOZ 1 and PNOZ V relays in 90mm wide Pilz X range housings. The terminal positions, designations and the switching capacities are all identical to those of the original safety relays, making it very straightforward to exchange one for the other.
For customers using other models of PNOZ Classic relay, Pilz has published a document to help customers migrate to PNOZsigma relays. The first section is a straightforward checklist of PNOZclassic relays and their supply voltages to enable users to identify which PNOZsigma relays to use as replacements.
Pilz says if an additional PNOZsigma expansion module is required to deliver the same functionality as the Classic relay, the expansion module options are also identified.
FLUID Components International (FCI) has released its GF90 Flare Gas Flow Meter suitable for blast applications in the mining industry.
The GF90 Flare Gas Flow Meter is designed to solve the problem of measuring dangerous, explosive and toxic gases that often flow at extremely varying and/or low levels.
Fluid Components says a highly sensitive thermal mass flow sensing element allows the GF90 to precisely measure gases of varying hydrocarbon composition.
The flow meter accurately measures combustible hydrocarbon waste gases for flare system disposal. It ensures that these dangerous by-products are safely and efficiently eliminated from the environment with minimal pollution.
Fluid Components says the disposal of flare gases protects people, equipment and complies with air quality regulations.
The meter can be specified with corrosion and abrasion-resistant alloys, including Hastelloy, Monel and tantalum, and with all-welded construction for service in the harshest environments. The GF90 Flare Gas Flow Meter operates at temperatures from -73 to 454ºC and pressures to 69 bar (g).
POLYLINE Industries has introduced its Pump Shield for drilling applications in the mining industry.
The Pump Shield has been designed to minimise the intake of shotcrete fibers by cleverly keeping the intake beneath the floating fibers. It also protects the pump from drill fines by keeping the pump intake above the fines and deflecting them from the intake area.
Polyline Industries says the base of the pump has been increased to maintain the stability of the unit, stopping the pump from falling over.
The Pump Shield will not impede the use of the Jumbo from deploying or retrieving the pump as per normal operating procedures, and the protective cover protects the pump housing from knocks and scrapes when deploying and retrieving from the mine face with the Jumbo boom.
According to Polyline Industries, the Pump Shield is made from polyethylene in highly visible yellow, the pump shield comes with all fixings and bolts directly to the studs located on the base of your existing Flygt pump.
Additionally, the pump shield will not corrode and is impact resistant. The product has been designed not to impede the flow rate of the standard Flygt pump.
Active Power Management has released a range of power generators that include the Trailer Mounted Generators rated from 10-60 KVA, all the way up to a 5 – 1000 KVA generator.
According to the company, the generators are equipped with silenced sets, extended fuel tanks, trailer mounting, skid mounting, electric outlets, portable capabilities and long and short term hire conditions.
Kennards Hire has launched a dust suppression unit which blasts out fine droplets of water to create a blanket of mist.
According to the company, the unit is a much better option for workers, passers-by and the local environment than the conventional approach to dust control of labourers manning hoses.
Designed to handle the toughest jobs, the unit can cover an area of up to 1950 square metres.
A powerful fan, driven by a 25hp motor, throws fine particles of water up to 60 metres, trapping airborne dust particles.
The fan oscillates from 0-40 degrees, and the angle of throw can be adjusted from 0-50 degrees.
The Under Water Training Centre has launched a new training course for operators of Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs).
The training centre is an occupational diver training establishment accredited and approved by the Australian Diver Accreditation Scheme (ADAS).
The training course provides graduates with a nationally recognised ROV pilot’s certification.
The course covers all the requirements of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA).
Students will be trained in the use of a Seaeye Falcon, a system that comprises an ROV with its launch and recovery equipment, power supply pack, operator’s console and display monitors.
Siemens has equipped version 7.1 of its Simatic PCS 7 process control system with numerous new functions.
Their primary purpose is to help to shorten engineering, installation and commissioning times, while also reducing operating and maintenance costs.
According to the company, the user interface in version 7.1 of Simatic PCS 7 has been modified with the aim of achieving greater efficiency and productivity.
An optimised colour scheme and improved alarm functions mean that operating personnel can see critical states faster. The updated system comes with new faceplates and trending capabilities to create a higher degree of transparency.
Process images for large displays with a 16:9/16:10 wide-screen format allow more space for additional information; new ergonomic icons and task-oriented faceplates in the Advanced Process Library V7.1 provide the user with a coherent control environment and uniform display of status information, and the faceplates can be easily adapted to the respective operating philosophy of the plant.
Banner Engineering has released a new series of tower lights that are said to deliver highly visible operator guidance for mining operations.
According to the company, the Ez-Light TL50 delivers high visibility from all angles to improve machinery monitoring and indication of equipment status.
The lights display up to five colours in one tower and allow multiple colours to be lit simultaneously to convey different messages in a variety of working environments.
According to the manufacturer, the preassembled and preconfigured indicators save time and money in the installation process compared to conventional stack lights.
The lights also include audible indication and appear gray when off to avoid false indication from ambient light.
According to the company, the tower lights require less than 2W of power consumption, making them an energy-efficient solution compared to other models.
TK Fuels has launched a new range of fuel catalysts, designed to reduce carbon emissions from all industries that use diesel, heavy fuel oil, coal and gas.
The catalysts are based on extensively researched fuel technology developed and currently in use throughout Europe, and have been found to lower fuel consumption, improve engine performance and significantly reduce the pollution of unburnt fuel particles and other toxins from exhaust emissions.
According to the company, tests have shown TK Fuels lower fuel consumption by between 7 and 14%, deliver up to 95% less toxic emissions and drastically reduce particulate matter in exhaust gases.
“We believe that we are responding to the Australian Government’s call for businesses to find innovative ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” TK Fuels director Benedict McCarthy said.
“Our products help address the high greenhouse gas intensity of our nation’s industries.”
TK Fuels
02 8249 4649
company@tkfuels.com.au
www.tkfuels.com.au
TURCK has released the Simple RFID Slice for its BL20 modular system that is said to be easily integrated with new and existing systems.
According to the company, the unit allows discrete and analogue slices to be added to the system, making it the only product that permits combinations on the same node network.
The unit does not require special software for integration, which is said to save on time and costs by simplifying integration processes.
According to the manufacturer, all RFID channels operate in parallel, which means there is no time delay during communication.
The product is also designed with digitised communication, allowing a 50m separation between the transceiver and slice without noise induction.
Turck manufactures a range of advanced sensors, measurement and instrumentation products for use in the mining industry.
BOC has released the Smootharc welding machine that is said to weld any material, including aluminium.
According to the company, the TIG 200AC/DC unit is a robust inverter-based welder that features built-in MMA welding capability.
It has a high-duty cycle and AC/DC functionality allowing the machine to instantly switch between TIG and MMA welding methods.
The machine has a low amperage setting of 5-200A and an added pulse option to reduce heat input for welding thin materials.
It also features a single-phase 240V so the user is not confined to factory power outlets.
The welder is available with a specialised TIG torch that plugs directly into the machine and is backed by a 12 month warranty.
Bridgestone Earthmover Tyres has released its new VJT tyre pattern, primarily designed for wheel loaders to provide increased operator comfort and longer tyre life.
The range is readily available in multiple sizes for loaders in the 10 to 30 tonne range and articulated dump trucks with operating weights of 20 to 35 tonnes.
Benefits include improved higher machine productivity operator comfort, longer tread life, full traction in both forward and reverse, and increased resistance to sidewall cuts compared with Bridgestone’s VMT tread pattern.
According to the company, the VJT tyres’ sidewalls have been shaped to minimise damage from cutting, with cut resistance further enhanced by protectors to guard against tears and cuts due to heavy loads.
The VJT range is available in a range of sizes, including 20.5R25 (loader only), 23.5R25 MS and 26.5R25 MS (loader and articulated dump truck).
Bridgestone Earthmover Tyres
02 9722 6111
info@bsem.com.au
Adept Electronics has launched the ‘XGA output’ colour camera which can be used purely for visualization. The camera connects directly to a TFT or similar monitor and displays a high resolution digital flicker-free image.
The progressive scan CCD camera is suitable for a very wide range of image display applications. With 1024 x 767 pixel resolution it outputs images at 60 frames per second.
The 5.2 x 5.2µm pixel size ensures high sensitivity. It outputs 24 bit true colour images which are clear, sensitive and sharp.
A built in cross hair generator enables accurate alignment, making it an inexpensive and elegant real-time imaging system for a host of applications.
Featuring RGB and gain control and ‘HD’ quality imaging, the camera is said to be suited to applications requiring monitoring by a human operator such as product/process inspection, vehicle/aircraft control, medical imaging and many more.
In the past for direct display applications a composite analog camera was plugged into a video monitor.
AMS Instrumentation & Calibration has introduced Boltsafe, a system that allows mining personnel to monitor their bolted connections.
The BoltSafe washers measure the bolt load and transfer the data by cable to the Power Data Interface-New Technology (PDI-NT).
The PDI-NT is a connection box for interfacing the BoltSafe network.
The box can be adjusted so that it gives an alarm signal if the required bolt load becomes too low in a bolted connection. In this way, the possibility of a weak bolted connection can be prevented.
According to the manufacturer, the Boltsafe system works by putting a washer between the nut/bolt head and the flange surface, and measuring with the PDI-NT the actual bolt load during the assembly.
This way the correct residual bolt load bolted joint is ensured. After assembly, the actual bolt load can be monitored so under/overload and expensive check ups can be avoided.
According to the company, the boltsafe system allows required tension to be achieved exactly and checked at all times. The system can also guard the condition of the application, save in maintenance costs in time and money (work faster, plug on the reader and read out the data).
A new lock-out lever kit from Narva, manufactured to suit battery master switches, is designed to prevent unauthorised activation of plant and machinery.
The lever kit fits battery master switches used extensively in the mining industry allowing the master switch to be locked in the ‘OFF’ position with a padlock to prevent unauthorised use.
Following a recent OH & S ruling lock-out levers must be fitted to all battery master switches used on mine sites.
Power Parameters has released the Ponovo model T200A as part of the T500 Series Universal Testers, designed for the testing of all types of protection relays.
Relays that can be tested include instantaneous, extreme inverse, inverse, electro-dynamic and numerical relays such as distance, impedance, directional ground, differential, power flow, frequency and power factor in accordance with IEEE requirements.
The Ponovo T200A Universal Tester is also designed for the testing of CTs including polarity, ratio, excitation and burden impedance.
The tester comprises of three independent voltage outputs, three independent current outputs as well as binary inputs and output.
Voltage outputs consist of a 10 to 500 Volt AC, 1200 VA output; 0 to 120 Volt AC/DC, 60 VA output; 10 to 300 Volts DC, 600 VA output; and auxiliary DC voltage output (20 to 240 Volt).
Current outputs consist of 0 to 20 Amp AC/DC, 200 VA and 0.2 to 250 Amp in three ranges at a maximum of 2000 VA; as well as a third precision output providing 0 to 200 milliamp AC/DC.
According to the company, the T200A is controllable via intuitive panel controls, can perform step-wise testing and can be remotely controlled via PC.
Power Parameters
1 800 623 350
power@parameters.com.au
www.parameters.com.au
Yokogawa has built advanced diagnostic functions into its EJX series of transmitters.
The new functionality includes impulse line blockage detection and heat trace monitoring.
Solids or frozen fluid can plug impulse lines during the measurement of flow or pressure in a process line, according to the manufacturer.
The Yokogawa EJX transmitter is now capable of estimating the impulse line condition using the DPharp pressure sensor and the newly developed pressure fluctuation detection function.
The transmitter will register an alarm on the local digital display or analog alert when a preset blockage level is reached.
With advanced diagnostics, the Yokogawa EJX transmitters can independently detect all blockage types. The transmitter can alert line blockages on the high pressure side only, the low pressure side only, or on both high and low sides.
With heat trace diagnostics, the EJX transmitter will detect breakage of impulse line heat tracing.
The cover flange temperature is calculated using built in temperature sensors, and an alarm is sent if there is a significant change in this temperature — an indication that there has been a breakage in heat tracing.
The advanced diagnostic functions are now available with HART and FOUNDATION Fieldbus communication protocols.
ICP Electronics Australia has released the UPC-12A, a 12.1” Aluminum UPS Panel PC with Smart Battery Backup.
The UPC Panel PC features smart battery technology, which allows operators to monitor and manage the battery status directly through the unique user interface.
It is equipped with a battery pack that provides emergency power which reduces the risk of damage if the main power suddenly shuts down.
The UPC-12A boasts a 12.1” XGA LCD screen with optional 1000nit sunlight readable capability and resistive touch screen.
The front panel of the Panel PC meets IP65 standards and features two waterproof USB2.0 ports for easy access in wet or dusty environments.
Power Parameters has released the Serveron continuous, on-line, dissolved gas analysis (DGA) monitor for transformers.
Two models are offered that are both based on closed loop, gas chromatography.
The Serveron TM8 monitors eight gases (Hydrogen, Oxygen, Methane, Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Ethylene and Acetylene) while the Serveron TM3 monitors Methane, Ethylene and Acetylene.
Both models also analyse moisture in oil and oil temperature.
Oil is sampled continuously and gas analysis intervals can be selected between every 2 to every 12 hours.
The monitors’ communication options include RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet, cellular modem, internal POTS modem (V92), and wireless connection.
Other options available are three, 4-20mA inputs and one RS-232 port for optional devices.
Power Parameters
1 800 623 350
power@parameters.com.au
www.parameters.com.au
The new Chroma model 7121 and 7122 Colour Analysers are designed to measure the chromaticity and luminance of display panels by means of non-contact methods.
The Model 7121 measures luminance to 9999 cd/m2 and the 7122 to 6000 cd/m2 . Colour matching functions comply with CIE 1931 and CIE 1976 UCS. Users can make measurements on the basis of parameters including xyV, T?uvY, u’v’Y, RGB, XYZ, FMA and FLVL modes.
Analysis software is built in for comprehensive chromaticity, luminance, gamma and flicker (model 7122) measurement.
The Chroma 7121 and 7122 analysers have 100 channels dedicated to the storage of standard colours and calibration data.
The Chroma analysers utilize a patented optical probe system.
Light from the source being analysed is gathered by an objective lens, normalizing the light pattern for X, Y and Z filter compensation.
The Chroma analysers are equipped with high contrast VFD displays, and standard USB and RS232 ports. Data can be exported to PCs in EXCEL format.
The colour analysers are distributed by Power Parameters.
