Canadian PROCESS EQUIPMENT & CONTROL NEWS
The MOD 142 from Ecotherm is an input expansion module designed to operate in stand-alone mode (after being configured) or combined with a SITRAD supervisory system. It allows the expansion of the capacity of digital events (on/off) and analog values of temperature and pressure.
A new hybrid PVC/rubber hose introduced by AutomationDirect is suitable for air and water use. Nitra hybrid PVC hose is a blend of PVC and rubber with a polyester braided reinforcement. The PVC gives light weight, color stability and hardness for higher working pressures while the rubber gives improved flexibility and operating temperature range.
In applications such as calibrating sensors atop a fermenter tank or smoke stack, using the cloud-based JofraCloud calibration software from Ametek STC, all set points and readings in between can be done remotely.
Siemens has introduced the Sinamics G120X drive, said to be a simple, seamless and easy-to-use drive, designed for use in pump, fan and compressor applications in industries such as water/wastewater, HVAC/R, irrigation/agriculture and in industrial environments.
Picomag is an electromagnetic flowmeter from Endress+Hauser for bidirectional measurement of conductive liquids. It is used for flow measurements in water or service water applications. Due to its easy installation and operation, its robust design and low price it can be used in applications where only limited principles could be used before.
Applied Motion Products has introduced a step motor that is internationally-certified for use in hazardous locations throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and the Middle East.
A new system of safety monitoring and control devices has been added to the AutomationDirect line of safety-related products. The ReeR Mosaic safety controller system is modular, expandable and configurable for managing all safety functions of a single machine or an entire plant.
By increasing modularity and scalability, a new generation of Beckhoff TwinSAFE safety controllers are said to permit optimum adaptation to the specific safety requirements of individual machine concepts.
The Annunciator model point level alarm panel from BinMaster consolidates information at a convenient centralized location. Available with four to 24 vessel level indicator stations, the alarm panel is capable of monitoring high and low status for two to 12 separate vessels from a single panel.
Larson Electronics has released an explosion proof disconnect switch providing two copper-free aluminum enclosures to provide overcurrent and short circuit protection of service entrance, feeder or branch circuits, lighting, heating, appliance and motor circuits.
