Becker Mining introduces new collision avoidance system January 2015 Becker Mining South Africa has launched its latest generation safety device – the Intelligent Collision Avoidance System (ICAS) – which provides situational awareness for operators, to ensure optimum ...
Multi-function wireless adaptor January 2015, Yokogawa South Africa Yokogawa releases adaptor that allows wired field instruments to function as ISA100 wireless devices.
Wireless detection solves rotating lathe turret problem January 2015, Turck Banner Southern Africa US-based Betty Machine specialises in meeting and exceeding customer expectations in the manufacture of precision machined parts, CNC and screw machine products. Attention to detail, accuracy and consistency ...
Rajant Corporation’s kinetic mesh networking solution November 2014 Portable wireless mesh networks utilise multiple radios and frequencies to ensure access to communications in the most challenging environments.
Transmit data up to 4 km with Twin Link November 2014 Recent newcomer to the South African market, Define Instruments, has introduced its flagship wireless product: Twin Link.
Twin Link uses wireless technology to communicate to and control devices over ...
Radio signal connection via Modbus RTU November 2014, Phoenix Contact I/O signals from Phoenix Contact’s Radioline systems can now be connected directly to control units via the Modbus RTU protocol. For this, the radio master wirelessly collects I/O signals from up to 250 ...
RFID systems from ifm electronic November 2014, ifm - South Africa The constant increase of automation in modern production manufacturing plants is increasing the need for identification systems. Their tasks include, for example, the control or release of production ...
Schneider Electric introduces Harmony mobile box November 2014, Schneider Electric South Africa Schneider Electric has introduced the Harmony mobile box, the newest accessory in the Harmony range for control and signalling. Designed to complement the popular wireless and battery-less Harmony XB5R ...
Monitoring sensors via the mobile phone network November 2014, Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact’s TC mobile remote signalling and remote control system allows users to monitor digital and analogue inputs securely and cost effectively via the mobile phone network.
In addition to ...
Certified intrinsically safe RF isolator September 2014, Extech Safety Systems Resulting from over four years of research and development by Extronics, the iSolate500 is a breakthrough in hazardous area wireless networking. Featuring a unique galvanic isolation design, the unit ...
iWAP107 releases Wi-Fi efficiency into hazardous areas September 2014, Extech Safety Systems The new iWAP107 system from Extronics allows the latest MIMO access points from market leaders such as Cisco and Aruba to be easily deployed in Zone 1 hazardous areas, improving wireless performance and ...
Bluetooth wireless module for control data communication September 2014, Phoenix Contact The FL BT EPA MP wireless module adds a new Bluetooth access point to Phoenix Contact’s range of industrial wireless devices. The compact and rugged module reliably transfers Ethernet data over distances ...
Radio signal connection via Modbus RTU August 2014, Phoenix Contact I/O signals from Phoenix Contact’s Radioline systems can now be connected directly to control units via the Modbus RTU protocol. For this, the radio master wirelessly collects I/O signals from up to 250 ...
‘Near wired’ reliability for industrial wireless devices August 2014, Industrial Automation & Control (IAC) Hirschmann recently introduced HiLCOS 8.9, the latest version of its WLAN firmware to manage its line of OpenBAT industrial wireless devices. This release is the first industrial wireless application ...
Expert tips for planning an industrial wireless network Technews Industry Guide - Wireless 2014, RJ Connect, Fieldbus & Industrial Networking Wireless allows for client devices to be located in difficult to reach areas and it saves on installation and wiring costs in remote locations. The benefit of not having to rewire plant infrastructure ...
Improve reliability with essential asset monitoring Technews Industry Guide - Wireless 2014, Emerson Automation Solutions, Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration Innovations in the field of wireless have changed the game.