Tech Tip: Ultrasonic versus radar measurement in the water industry March 2014, Endress+Hauser South Africa This month’s Tech Tip is sponsored by Endress+Hauser and outlines the benefits of ultrasonic measurement technology in the water & wastewater industry.
Information about level and flow are important ...
Vega breaks new ground with vibrating level switch February 2014, VEGA Controls SA The term ‘Grenzschalter’ (limit switch in German) appears rather infrequently in technical texts. Why?Holger Sack: Today the old, tried and tested analogue limit switches are gradually being replaced ...
Hygienic level measurement in foaming media February 2014, SICK Automation Southern Africa In dairies and breweries, manufacturers have to anticipate the generation of wet, compact foams in the course of conveying, mixing and bottling milk or beer. In this scenario, many level measurement systems ...
Ultrasonic versus radar 1 February 2014, Endress+Hauser South Africa Ultrasonic vs radar – learn the benefits of Endress+Hauser’s ultrasonic measurement technology in water & wastewater applications’.
New fieldbus options for Krohne level meters January 2014, PI SA (PROFIBUS & PROFINET SA), KROHNE Krohne’s Optiflex 2200 C and Optiwave 5200 C level meters are now available with 2-wire bus protocols, Foundation fieldbus and Profibus PA. For each protocol, a dedicated PACTware DTM enables access to ...
Radiation-based instrumentation for extreme conditions December 2013, VEGA Controls SA Vega is the first supplier of SIL-qualified measuring instruments for radiation-based level and point level measurement. The ProTrac series was developed according to the strict specifications of IEC/EN ...
Reliable radar level measurement December 2013, Endress+Hauser South Africa Since the successful launch of the Micropilot radar level device more than 20 years ago, Endress+Hauser has installed more than 300 000 radar instruments in a wide range of applications across the globe. ...
The evolution of accuracy in level measurement October 2013, Siemens South Africa Globalisation means the world is becoming increasingly more interconnected – not only through technologies, but also in economic and logistical terms. To hold their own in the face of global competition, ...
Level control in the wood chip silo October 2013, VEGA Controls SA Monitoring and control of levels are part of all production industries, whether the product being monitored is a liquid or a solid. The pulp industry is no exception and is one of the many industries ...
Vega technology stabilises offshore platforms September 2013, VEGA Controls SA Vega has combined many years of experience in offshore applications to produce process instrumentation for a wide variety of applications in oil and gas production. Its sensors measure level and pressure, ...
Endress+Hauser prevents storage tank overfill September 2013, Endress+Hauser South Africa Storage tanks in the oil and gas industry are used to hold environmentally damaging liquids that can cause serious incidents, including personnel injuries, if not properly monitored. A faulty fuel gauge ...
Submersible pressure transmitters with ATEX approval September 2013, ifm - South Africa ifm electronic’s hydrostatic submersible pressure transmitters have ATEX, IECEx and GL approval and are especially suitable for hazardous areas. Further advantages include easy integration into an application, ...
Single rod limit switch for bulk solids August 2013, Endress+Hauser South Africa
Endress+Hauser’s Soliphant line is known for its reliability and robustness. The tilted piezo drive safeguards its unique performance. Decoupling the process connection from the oscillating movement ...
ABB’s laser level measurement technology August 2013, ABB South Africa Historical perspective
There is some dispute over who perfected the laser as a working technology, with some believing the accolade should go to Gordon Gould. Other names associated with pioneering work ...
