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NewElec’s motor and pump protection relays
June 2015, NewElec Pretoria
NewElec designs, manufactures and markets three-phase motor protection relays, some of which are geared towards specific applications, such as pump protection. The NewElec development team has worked ...

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M2I Corporation introduces 15” HMI
June 2015, RJ Connect
M2I Corporation has released the new Xtop 15” HMI, which features a TFT colour display that supports 65 536 colours, has a resolution of 1024 x 768 and is LED backlit. This touch screen is an analog ...

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Define Instruments launches new programmable panel meter
May 2015
Define Instruments has launched a UL certified next generation panel meter that is 40% shallower than standard units and requires no power supply during programming. But, most surprisingly for a programmable ...

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Crane motor protection
April 2015, NewElec Pretoria
Hard-working crane motors are designed for specific duty cycles, generally of short duration and in harsh environments. NewElec’s 330M crane motor protection relay is uniquely designed for each motor, ...

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Omni16R is the Smart choice to replace rack based legacy alarms
March 2015, Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists
There are many reasons why the Omni16R should be considered when the time comes to replace those rack based legacy alarm systems. One of the major benefits, besides being a fast and cost effective upgrade/replacement ...

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WIKA’s new compact digital indicator
March 2015, WIKA Instruments
WIKA has added a new instrument to its digital indicator programme: The model DI32-1 is multi-functional and ideal for applications with limited mounting space. The multi-function input of the DI32-1 ...

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Production monitoring made simple
March 2015, NewElec Pretoria
It is often necessary for production departments to establish the extent of real work performed during a shift or period of time. The fact that a particular motor was running during a certain period does ...

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Multi-channel device circuit breaker boards
March 2015, Phoenix Contact
The new multi-channel device circuit breaker boards from Phoenix Contact are available with 4, 8, and 12 channels. The boards are versatile as they can be fitted individually with thermomagnetic or electronic ...

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Improve pump longevity
March 2015, NewElec Pretoria
Motor failure in pumping applications can lead to unnecessary costs and loss of productivity, therefore a good electronic motor protection relay, when related to pumps, should always protect against the ...

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Rugged monitors for harsh ­environments
February 2015, RJ Connect
The purpose of this white paper is to provide insight into what is required to design rugged monitors, with particular emphasis on what design features make a monitor suitable for harsh environmental conditions.

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M2I Corporation launches new HMI design software
February 2015, RJ Connect
M2I Corporation has announced the launch of its new XDesignerPlus version 4.7 software platform, a powerful and multi-functional system that supports Windows and offers the ability to search by user request ...

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Eliminating downtime due to impact torque conditions
January 2015, NewElec Pretoria
Preventing mechanical damage to chains, couplings, screw conveyors and a variety of other mechanical systems eliminates costly downtime. Impact torque occurs when an electric motor/gearbox combination ...

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Omron relays make safety simpler
January 2015, Omron Electronics
With just three models, safety relays in the new G9SR range from Omron cover virtually all common control system safety requirements in standalone applications. With built-in intelligence that maximises ...

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Schneider Electric announces ­Magelis GTU
December 2014, Schneider Electric South Africa
Schneider Electric has introduced Magelis GTU, the latest innovation in the Magelis range of HMI solutions, to the southern African market. “Magelis GTU allows users to create the perfect HMI for their ...

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M2I Corporation’s powerful new HMI
December 2014, RJ Connect
M2I Corporation has announced the launch of its new XTOP 4” HMI, which has been specifically designed to meet the requirements for the monitoring and controlling of industrial plants. The 110 mm TFT ...

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Single unit protection for pump motors
December 2014, NewElec Pretoria
In the case of many faults it is not the pump motor that gets lost, but rather the pump itself. Destruction of pumps is often caused by cavitation or dry running conditions which standard overload protection ...

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Large displays from Calog
December 2014, Instrotech
Calog offers a wide range of remote large displays that includes digit sizes from 20 up to 125 mm. These are available in both Polycarp and metal housings for 3, 4, 5 and 6 digit displays. Standard input ...

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Stainless steel safety hinge solution
November 2014, Countapulse Controls
A new stainless steel safety hinge switch from Leuze offers an ideal solution for mechanically and hygienically challenging problems in sectors such as the food and beverage, pharmaceutical or cosmetics ...

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Protection relay with advanced control features
November 2014, NewElec Pretoria
NewElec’s NewCode is a three-phase motor protection relay with seven inputs of differential voltages from 24 to 220 VAC or DC and four fully programmable output contacts as standard. The relay caters ...

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A new era in process visualisation
October 2014
The increased graphical abilities of software has resulted in automation vendors developing increasingly advanced graphics capabilities in their products. Scada/HMI visualisation today can be identified by the colourful graphics, sometimes even in 3D. Is this a good thing?

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