PNOZelog is a new range of safety relays which covers all safety applications from category 2 up to and including category 4 in accordance with EN 954-1, but on an electronic basis
Pilz introduces the first electronic safety relay. PNOZelog is a new range of safety relays which covers all safety applications from category 2 up to and including category 4 in accordance with EN 954-1, but on an electronic basis. The PNOZ e1p is the first relay in the range and its multi-functional features mean it can be used for all applications from emergency stopping to light curtain monitoring.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 23 April 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Safety relays ensure compatability
The terminal positions, designations and the switching capacities of PNOZ 1 and PNOZ V relays are all identical to those of the original safety relays
Noncontact switches offer durability
Pilz' PSENmag noncontact safety switches providea robust, long-lasting safety system for aggressive industrial environments
Each device in this innovative PNOZelog range combines the merits of the classic electromechanical PNOZ with those of modern electronics: wear and tear free, maintenance-free, long service life and high reliability.
Being multi-functional, logistics costs can be reduced to a minimum and selecting your product couldn't be easier.
The semiconductor technology used enables, amongst other things, the universal integration of input devices that use contacts, for example, emergency stop relays and semiconductor sensors, e.g light curtains.
The diagnostic output, together with the LEDs provides detailed information on the status of inputs and outputs.
This means that wiring faults, shorts across the input contacts and incorrect input types can be determined.
Application areas for the PNOZelog are similar to those of electromechanical safety relays, the respective selection is carried out relating to the different, technical requirements of the application.
For example, electromechanical safety relays are particularly suitable for switching large loads, while on the other hand, electronic relays are more suited for switching medium and small loads and for applications requiring frequent switching cycles
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Intelligent circuit breaker keeps aircraft safe
In a newly signed partnership agreement, Phoenix Aviation and Technology has licensed the E-T-A Group to use its technology in the joint development of an intelligent circuit breaker for aircraft
The circuit breaker will incorporate microprocessor-based wire diagnostics that will predict and locate potentially catastrophic arcing in wiring bundles before any short circuits occur, so that these electric circuits can be isolated immediately before repair work is carried out. Glenn Lacey, Managing and Technical Director of Phoenix Aviation and Technology, explained, 'Phoenix has developed and tested the technology in the laboratory.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 16 May 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Remote control circuit breaker protects aircraft
The E-T-A 4930 circuit breaker can be placed close to the system it is protecting and wiring harnesses and hence weight can be significantly reduced
Flow monitor boasts solid-state reliability
The new E-T-A FS30 electronic flow monitor incorporates a robust, membrane-type sensor which will monitor flow rates from 0.25 to 3m/s
E-T-A, with its wealth of experience in the design and manufacture of high quality circuit breakers for aviation use, is the ideal partner to develop the technology.
Our two technical teams will be working alongside each other to realise this potentially life-saving product.' William Sell, Joint Corporate Managing Director of the E-T-A Group, added, 'E-T-A, as a global company with many contracts with aircraft manufacturers, has a huge potential to sell the finished product into the civil and military aviation markets worldwide, both for installation in new aircraft and for retrofitting.' Lacey continued, 'The technology we are using is a development of ARCMAS, an Automatic Realtime Cable Analysis and Monitoring System.
Phoenix Aviation and Technology is a privately funded UK company.
We have been developing this technology over a 10-year period.
The speed and miniaturisation of the latest microprocessors have now made the intelligent aircraft circuit breaker a commercial proposition.'
The circuit breaker will incorporate microprocessor-based wire diagnostics that will predict and locate potentially catastrophic arcing in wiring bundles before any short circuits occur, so that these electric circuits can be isolated immediately before repair work is carried out. Glenn Lacey, Managing and Technical Director of Phoenix Aviation and Technology, explained, 'Phoenix has developed and tested the technology in the laboratory.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 16 May 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Remote control circuit breaker protects aircraft
The E-T-A 4930 circuit breaker can be placed close to the system it is protecting and wiring harnesses and hence weight can be significantly reduced
Flow monitor boasts solid-state reliability
The new E-T-A FS30 electronic flow monitor incorporates a robust, membrane-type sensor which will monitor flow rates from 0.25 to 3m/s
E-T-A, with its wealth of experience in the design and manufacture of high quality circuit breakers for aviation use, is the ideal partner to develop the technology.
Our two technical teams will be working alongside each other to realise this potentially life-saving product.' William Sell, Joint Corporate Managing Director of the E-T-A Group, added, 'E-T-A, as a global company with many contracts with aircraft manufacturers, has a huge potential to sell the finished product into the civil and military aviation markets worldwide, both for installation in new aircraft and for retrofitting.' Lacey continued, 'The technology we are using is a development of ARCMAS, an Automatic Realtime Cable Analysis and Monitoring System.
Phoenix Aviation and Technology is a privately funded UK company.
We have been developing this technology over a 10-year period.
The speed and miniaturisation of the latest microprocessors have now made the intelligent aircraft circuit breaker a commercial proposition.'
New UK assembly centre for circuit breakers opens
Eaton Corporation has opened a new Component Assembly Centre in the UK to decrease order times for Cutler-Hammer Magnum Air Circuit Breakers and Moulded Case Circuit Breakers by as much as 80%
Eaton Corporation has opened a new Component Assembly Centre in the UK to decrease order times for Cutler-Hammer Magnum Air Circuit Breakers and moulded case circuit breakers by as much as 80 per cent. Previously, fully assembled circuit breakers were imported from the United States, and by opening the new centre, Eaton will now hold all parent components on site.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 6 June 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Sludge treatment project uses Motor Control Centre
Cutler-Hammer has announced an order for its F660 Motor Control Centre (MCC) from Purac, the UK's leading provider of water and waste-water treatment, as part of a £320,000 order won by TCS
Select the optimum circuit protection device
Cutler-Hammer has launched Cutler-Hammer Protect 2000, a powerful circuit protection product selection tool which allows users to 'drag and drop' Cutler-Hammer products into a proposed network
For the first time, this will eliminate the wait for units to be assembled and shipped from the US, significantly accelerating the process of configuring circuit breakers to meet the precise requirements of the circuit protection market.
The UK Component Assembly Centre reduces order times for Moulded Case Circuit Breakers from between four and six weeks to around three days, and for Magnum Air Circuit Breakers from between six and eight weeks to around a week.
It consists of a new production assembly line and testing area, with dedicated configuration software generating a product-unique 25 digit code that ensures only valid breakers are configured.
This is combined with a testing facility to check newly manufactured circuit breakers for faults, ensuring quality control and a 100 per cent match with customer requirements.
'The market for circuit protection solutions is constantly evolving so there is an increasing requirement to turn orders around quickly.
Consequently, the ability to reduce our delivery times by 80 per cent is a major development in Eaton's drive to continually improve our service,' said David Sturge, UK Marketing Manager for Eaton.
'Previously we stocked completed breakers, which meant we had a large inventory.
If a customer's requirement didn't match an assembly that we had in stock, then it had to be built from scratch in the US.
Now we have a system that has built-in flexibility and competitive delivery lead times.' The new initiative was implemented following a nine-month consultation and development phase, and forms part of the worldwide Eaton Business Systems drive, which aims to review and improve business processes across the Group.
Eaton Corporation has opened a new Component Assembly Centre in the UK to decrease order times for Cutler-Hammer Magnum Air Circuit Breakers and moulded case circuit breakers by as much as 80 per cent. Previously, fully assembled circuit breakers were imported from the United States, and by opening the new centre, Eaton will now hold all parent components on site.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 6 June 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Sludge treatment project uses Motor Control Centre
Cutler-Hammer has announced an order for its F660 Motor Control Centre (MCC) from Purac, the UK's leading provider of water and waste-water treatment, as part of a £320,000 order won by TCS
Select the optimum circuit protection device
Cutler-Hammer has launched Cutler-Hammer Protect 2000, a powerful circuit protection product selection tool which allows users to 'drag and drop' Cutler-Hammer products into a proposed network
For the first time, this will eliminate the wait for units to be assembled and shipped from the US, significantly accelerating the process of configuring circuit breakers to meet the precise requirements of the circuit protection market.
The UK Component Assembly Centre reduces order times for Moulded Case Circuit Breakers from between four and six weeks to around three days, and for Magnum Air Circuit Breakers from between six and eight weeks to around a week.
It consists of a new production assembly line and testing area, with dedicated configuration software generating a product-unique 25 digit code that ensures only valid breakers are configured.
This is combined with a testing facility to check newly manufactured circuit breakers for faults, ensuring quality control and a 100 per cent match with customer requirements.
'The market for circuit protection solutions is constantly evolving so there is an increasing requirement to turn orders around quickly.
Consequently, the ability to reduce our delivery times by 80 per cent is a major development in Eaton's drive to continually improve our service,' said David Sturge, UK Marketing Manager for Eaton.
'Previously we stocked completed breakers, which meant we had a large inventory.
If a customer's requirement didn't match an assembly that we had in stock, then it had to be built from scratch in the US.
Now we have a system that has built-in flexibility and competitive delivery lead times.' The new initiative was implemented following a nine-month consultation and development phase, and forms part of the worldwide Eaton Business Systems drive, which aims to review and improve business processes across the Group.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Different look for rocker switch/circuit breaker
E-T-A Circuit Breakers has introduced a re-styled rocker switch/circuit breaker to provide an alternative aesthetic enhancement to its existing product
The high-quality switch, designed for push-fit panel mounting, is newly available with an illuminated red or green translucent spot indicator inset in a black rocker actuator. The new E-T-A 3130 thermal overcurrent circuit breaker for equipment (CBE) incorporates an ergonomically styled rocker actuator with single spot red or green illumination.
It provides snap-in, panel-mounted protection, both against limited short circuits and low level, but potentially very harmful, overload currents.
Models are offered in current ratings from 0.1A to 20A at up to 50V DC/240V AC for single pole applications.
Existing designs offer full coloured actuators, with optional self-illumination, as well as double and triple pole variants with larger rocker actuators.
They are all S-type TO CBEs that meet the standards of EN 60934.
The high-quality switch, designed for push-fit panel mounting, is newly available with an illuminated red or green translucent spot indicator inset in a black rocker actuator. The new E-T-A 3130 thermal overcurrent circuit breaker for equipment (CBE) incorporates an ergonomically styled rocker actuator with single spot red or green illumination.
It provides snap-in, panel-mounted protection, both against limited short circuits and low level, but potentially very harmful, overload currents.
Models are offered in current ratings from 0.1A to 20A at up to 50V DC/240V AC for single pole applications.
Existing designs offer full coloured actuators, with optional self-illumination, as well as double and triple pole variants with larger rocker actuators.
They are all S-type TO CBEs that meet the standards of EN 60934.
Extra safety from self-monitoring switch contact
A new Self Monitoring Contact Block for use with the Allen-Bradley 800E pushbutton range features a patent pending design to monitor its installation to the emergency stop actuator
Rockwell Automation introduces the innovative, Allen-Bradley Self Monitoring Contact Block for use with the Allen-Bradley 800E pushbutton range. Designed to provide enhanced protection to all installations, particularly safety critical or process applications, the new contact block features a patent pending design to monitor its installation to the emergency stop actuator.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 17 July 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The unique contact block comprises a set of self-monitoring, early make, normally open contacts, which close automatically when the block is correctly installed on the actuator.
These contacts are wired in series with the standard normally closed contact and this arrangement eliminates the concerns associated with a damaged or incorrectly installed contact block.
Correct installation of the contact block is vital if the normally closed contacts are to be opened on operation.
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Liquid-cooled drive provides versatility
PowerFlex 700L liquid-cooled drive can be installed in conditions where air-cooled drives may increase climatic control costs or where they simply could not operate, such as dusty locations
AC drives offer easy programming
The PowerFlex 4M AC drive helps users minimise mechanical machine stress and increase application flexibility
If the block is damaged or becomes detached, the contacts may not open no matter how hard or often the actuator is operated.
There is often no advance warning of this condition since the contact block cannot be seen at the rear of the control panel.
Clearly the safety implications for the plant and personnel could be very serious.
Using the new Allen-Bradley Contact Block ensures that if it becomes separated from the actuator, the circuit is interrupted by the self- monitoring, normally open contact.
This prevents operation of the equipment and immediately alerts the operator to the fault condition.
When the block is correctly installed, only the operation of the actuator will break the circuit through the normally closed contact.
There are a variety of circumstances that may result in contact blocks becoming separated from the actuator.
For example, a contact block latch may not have been secured correctly following maintenance or a machine upgrade, or it may have been damaged during routine maintenance work.
Alternatively, the cause could be excessive vibration over a long period or wiring that does not have adequate slack.
On installations where the safety or cost implications associated with an emergency stop pushbutton failing to stop equipment could be disastrous, the new Allen-Bradley Self Monitoring Contact Block removes these unknown factors and provides the ultimate solution.
They are low cost, quick to install, and can be retrofitted to existing installations.
The Allen Bradley 800E range of Emergency Stop operators comprises 30mm, 40mm and 60mm units with plastic or metal bodies.
When combined with the Self Monitoring Contact Block they provide the highest level of protection to personnel and equipment.
Rockwell Automation introduces the innovative, Allen-Bradley Self Monitoring Contact Block for use with the Allen-Bradley 800E pushbutton range. Designed to provide enhanced protection to all installations, particularly safety critical or process applications, the new contact block features a patent pending design to monitor its installation to the emergency stop actuator.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 17 July 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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AC drives receive new interface options
BACnet interface options make it easier to employ PowerFlex drive technology in building services applications
Motor controllers cut installation costs
Users of Rockwell Automation's new ArmorStart distributed motor controllers benefit from lower installation costs, reduced engineering times and ease of maintenance
The unique contact block comprises a set of self-monitoring, early make, normally open contacts, which close automatically when the block is correctly installed on the actuator.
These contacts are wired in series with the standard normally closed contact and this arrangement eliminates the concerns associated with a damaged or incorrectly installed contact block.
Correct installation of the contact block is vital if the normally closed contacts are to be opened on operation.
Further reading
Liquid-cooled drive provides versatility
PowerFlex 700L liquid-cooled drive can be installed in conditions where air-cooled drives may increase climatic control costs or where they simply could not operate, such as dusty locations
AC drives offer easy programming
The PowerFlex 4M AC drive helps users minimise mechanical machine stress and increase application flexibility
If the block is damaged or becomes detached, the contacts may not open no matter how hard or often the actuator is operated.
There is often no advance warning of this condition since the contact block cannot be seen at the rear of the control panel.
Clearly the safety implications for the plant and personnel could be very serious.
Using the new Allen-Bradley Contact Block ensures that if it becomes separated from the actuator, the circuit is interrupted by the self- monitoring, normally open contact.
This prevents operation of the equipment and immediately alerts the operator to the fault condition.
When the block is correctly installed, only the operation of the actuator will break the circuit through the normally closed contact.
There are a variety of circumstances that may result in contact blocks becoming separated from the actuator.
For example, a contact block latch may not have been secured correctly following maintenance or a machine upgrade, or it may have been damaged during routine maintenance work.
Alternatively, the cause could be excessive vibration over a long period or wiring that does not have adequate slack.
On installations where the safety or cost implications associated with an emergency stop pushbutton failing to stop equipment could be disastrous, the new Allen-Bradley Self Monitoring Contact Block removes these unknown factors and provides the ultimate solution.
They are low cost, quick to install, and can be retrofitted to existing installations.
The Allen Bradley 800E range of Emergency Stop operators comprises 30mm, 40mm and 60mm units with plastic or metal bodies.
When combined with the Self Monitoring Contact Block they provide the highest level of protection to personnel and equipment.
Slim motor protecting circuit breaker up to 63A
With the introduction of the new PKZM4 fuseless motor-protective circuit breaker, Moeller Electric now offers designers motor protection over a wide 0.16 to 63A range
With the introduction of the new PKZM4 fuseless motor-protective circuit breaker, Moeller Electric now offers designers the very best in motor protection over a wide 0.16 to 63A range. Operating between 16 and 63A, the PKZM4 joins the popular PKZM0, whose operating span is 0.16 to 25A. It combines the function of isolation, motor switching, short-circuit and overload protection, replacing isolator, fuses and overload relay, all in a single unit.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 20 July 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Moeller Electric's MFD-Titan controller provides German woodworking machinery specialist, Butfering Schleiftechnik with a control system that offers performance, versatility and economy
Units offer 12 digital inputs
Moeller Electric's EC4P keeps costs down while handling projects where the requirements go beyond simple interlocking and sequencing
At only 55mm the new PKZM4 is the industry's slimmest switch for 63A operation thus saving valuable space in the control panel.
As with all members of the PKZM family, it employs a rotary handle giving clear and immediate indication of ON/OFF positions even from a distance.
By having this clear indication of the switching status all PKZMs comply as switch disconnectors in accordance with IEC947-2/3 and IEC204-1.
Further reading
Power supplies offer versatile automation
Moeller Electric's new SN3 switch-mode power supplies offer a versatile, convenient and cost-effective choice for automation applications of all types
Vacuum contactors offer AC3 ratings
The DIL M vacuum contactor range now includes products with AC3 ratings from 580A to 1,600A, and is an ideal choice for controlling large motors
Its lockable rotary handle and door coupling handle options enable the motor-protective circuit-breakers to be locked in the off position for extra safety.
The PKZM4 uses the same range of simple plug-in accessories - voltage releases and auxiliary contact modules - as the PKZM0 to enable the unit to be closely tailored to any customer requirements.
The auxiliary modules can be fitted without any tools and provide fail-safe information about each switching state: ON or OFF, overload or short circuit.
Using the same accessories across the two sizes means that stock holding is greatly reduced.
Other accessories include surface mounting enclosures with rotary handles rated at IP55 degree of protection and three-phase commoning links.
Meeting the requirements of IEC/EN 60947-4-1, the new PKZM4 reliably handles high short-circuit currents up to Iu = 63A and Iq = 50kA, and does so without the aid of an upstream protective device.
The fuseless PKZM4's modular design allows engineers to quickly and easily select and construct complete co-ordinated direct-on-line starters rated from 5.5kW to 34kW AC3, 415V.
Two versions are available to meet type 1 or type 2 co-ordination.
When using the PKZM4/DILM combination all the designer has to do is choose from a comprehensive yet simple to use selection chart in the Main Catalogue: whether type 1 or type 2 co-ordination is required, the PKZM4 device rated for the size of motor.
For the PKZM4 device chosen the chart gives the type of DILM contactor needed.
With the introduction of the new PKZM4 fuseless motor-protective circuit breaker, Moeller Electric now offers designers the very best in motor protection over a wide 0.16 to 63A range. Operating between 16 and 63A, the PKZM4 joins the popular PKZM0, whose operating span is 0.16 to 25A. It combines the function of isolation, motor switching, short-circuit and overload protection, replacing isolator, fuses and overload relay, all in a single unit.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 20 July 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
Controller brings versatility to sanding machines
Moeller Electric's MFD-Titan controller provides German woodworking machinery specialist, Butfering Schleiftechnik with a control system that offers performance, versatility and economy
Units offer 12 digital inputs
Moeller Electric's EC4P keeps costs down while handling projects where the requirements go beyond simple interlocking and sequencing
At only 55mm the new PKZM4 is the industry's slimmest switch for 63A operation thus saving valuable space in the control panel.
As with all members of the PKZM family, it employs a rotary handle giving clear and immediate indication of ON/OFF positions even from a distance.
By having this clear indication of the switching status all PKZMs comply as switch disconnectors in accordance with IEC947-2/3 and IEC204-1.
Further reading
Power supplies offer versatile automation
Moeller Electric's new SN3 switch-mode power supplies offer a versatile, convenient and cost-effective choice for automation applications of all types
Vacuum contactors offer AC3 ratings
The DIL M vacuum contactor range now includes products with AC3 ratings from 580A to 1,600A, and is an ideal choice for controlling large motors
Its lockable rotary handle and door coupling handle options enable the motor-protective circuit-breakers to be locked in the off position for extra safety.
The PKZM4 uses the same range of simple plug-in accessories - voltage releases and auxiliary contact modules - as the PKZM0 to enable the unit to be closely tailored to any customer requirements.
The auxiliary modules can be fitted without any tools and provide fail-safe information about each switching state: ON or OFF, overload or short circuit.
Using the same accessories across the two sizes means that stock holding is greatly reduced.
Other accessories include surface mounting enclosures with rotary handles rated at IP55 degree of protection and three-phase commoning links.
Meeting the requirements of IEC/EN 60947-4-1, the new PKZM4 reliably handles high short-circuit currents up to Iu = 63A and Iq = 50kA, and does so without the aid of an upstream protective device.
The fuseless PKZM4's modular design allows engineers to quickly and easily select and construct complete co-ordinated direct-on-line starters rated from 5.5kW to 34kW AC3, 415V.
Two versions are available to meet type 1 or type 2 co-ordination.
When using the PKZM4/DILM combination all the designer has to do is choose from a comprehensive yet simple to use selection chart in the Main Catalogue: whether type 1 or type 2 co-ordination is required, the PKZM4 device rated for the size of motor.
For the PKZM4 device chosen the chart gives the type of DILM contactor needed.
Monday, September 3, 2007
Safety control system extended to Fire and Gas
ICS Triplex has announced a new, universal zone module that extends the functionality of its flagship Trusted TMR critical control and safety system to include Fire and Gas (FandG) applications
ICS Triplex has announced a new, universal zone module that extends the functionality of its flagship Trusted(tm) TMR critical control and safety system to include Fire and Gas (F&G) applications. The 40 channel F&G Zone Module provides fault tolerant monitoring of any 0-24mA gas detector in addition to any low voltage digital signal with line monitoring such as flame, smoke or heat detectors and manual alarm callpoints.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 4 February 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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Control program is Editors' choice
ICS Triplex ISaGRAF has received a Control Engineering Editors' Choice Award for its latest software solution, ISaGRAF 5.0
To give maximum flexibility, any or all of the 40 channels can be programmed as outputs, for example for extinguishant release or reset of fire and other alarm functions.
Channel status indication onICS Triplex has announced a new, universal zone module that extends the functionality of its flagship Trusted(tm) TMR critical control and safety system to include Fire and Gas (F&G) applications.
The 40 channel F&G Zone Module provides fault tolerant monitoring of any 0-24mA gas detector in addition to any low voltage digital signal with line monitoring such as flame, smoke or heat detectors and manual alarm callpoints.
To give maximum flexibility, any or all of the 40 channels can be programmed as outputs, for example for extinguishant release or reset of fire and other alarm functions.
Channel status indication on the module is provided by tri-colour channel by channel configurable LED's.
Further reading
Isagraf goes IEC61499 compliant
ICS Triplex releases IEC61499-compliant version 5.0 of its Isagraf automation software
Automation software wins prize in Paris
ICS Triplex has received the Leonard Grand Prize in Innovation for its newest version of automation software, ISaGraf 5.0
Acquisition strengthens Asia-Pacific presence
ICS Triplex has acquired Singapore-based Semitech as part of the company's continued growth
Because the function of each channel can be configured by the user to suit the required ratio between signal types, the new ZIM can be matched closely and cost effectively to each application.
To provide the outstanding flexibility required for F&G applications, the Zone Module has triplicated DSP's (Digital Signal Processors).
The DSP's are already used for testing and sequence of events recording SOE.
Further enhancements to this local processing capability will include voting of gas alarms and fire inputs as well as self contained local programs with all logic associated with a particular zone(s).
This will enable the module to provide complete field status to system displays without the need for a central processor.
Trusted(tm), ICS Triplex flagship product, is a state of the art Triple Modular Redundant critical control and safety system that provides unique levels of availability: First fault: fault tolerant Second fault: fault tolerant Third fault: fail safe.
the module is provided by tri-colour channel by channel configurable LED's.
Because the function of each channel can be configured by the user to suit the required ratio between signal types, the new ZIM can be matched closely and cost effectively to each application.
To provide the outstanding flexibility required for F&G applications, the Zone Module has triplicated DSP's (Digital Signal Processors).
The DSP's are already used for testing and sequence of events recording SOE.
Further enhancements to this local processing capability will include voting of gas alarms and fire inputs as well as self contained local programs with all logic associated with a particular zone(s).
This will enable the module to provide complete field status to system displays without the need for a central processor.
Trusted(tm), ICS Triplex flagship product, is a state of the art Triple Modular Redundant critical control and safety system that provides unique levels of availability - First fault: fault tolerant - Second fault: fault tolerant - Third fault: fail safe.
ICS Triplex has announced a new, universal zone module that extends the functionality of its flagship Trusted(tm) TMR critical control and safety system to include Fire and Gas (F&G) applications. The 40 channel F&G Zone Module provides fault tolerant monitoring of any 0-24mA gas detector in addition to any low voltage digital signal with line monitoring such as flame, smoke or heat detectors and manual alarm callpoints.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 4 February 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
Automation firm celebrates 40th birthday
Provider of automation products to the oil and gas industry celebrated 40th birthday on 23rd February 2006
Control program is Editors' choice
ICS Triplex ISaGRAF has received a Control Engineering Editors' Choice Award for its latest software solution, ISaGRAF 5.0
To give maximum flexibility, any or all of the 40 channels can be programmed as outputs, for example for extinguishant release or reset of fire and other alarm functions.
Channel status indication onICS Triplex has announced a new, universal zone module that extends the functionality of its flagship Trusted(tm) TMR critical control and safety system to include Fire and Gas (F&G) applications.
The 40 channel F&G Zone Module provides fault tolerant monitoring of any 0-24mA gas detector in addition to any low voltage digital signal with line monitoring such as flame, smoke or heat detectors and manual alarm callpoints.
To give maximum flexibility, any or all of the 40 channels can be programmed as outputs, for example for extinguishant release or reset of fire and other alarm functions.
Channel status indication on the module is provided by tri-colour channel by channel configurable LED's.
Further reading
Isagraf goes IEC61499 compliant
ICS Triplex releases IEC61499-compliant version 5.0 of its Isagraf automation software
Automation software wins prize in Paris
ICS Triplex has received the Leonard Grand Prize in Innovation for its newest version of automation software, ISaGraf 5.0
Acquisition strengthens Asia-Pacific presence
ICS Triplex has acquired Singapore-based Semitech as part of the company's continued growth
Because the function of each channel can be configured by the user to suit the required ratio between signal types, the new ZIM can be matched closely and cost effectively to each application.
To provide the outstanding flexibility required for F&G applications, the Zone Module has triplicated DSP's (Digital Signal Processors).
The DSP's are already used for testing and sequence of events recording SOE.
Further enhancements to this local processing capability will include voting of gas alarms and fire inputs as well as self contained local programs with all logic associated with a particular zone(s).
This will enable the module to provide complete field status to system displays without the need for a central processor.
Trusted(tm), ICS Triplex flagship product, is a state of the art Triple Modular Redundant critical control and safety system that provides unique levels of availability: First fault: fault tolerant Second fault: fault tolerant Third fault: fail safe.
the module is provided by tri-colour channel by channel configurable LED's.
Because the function of each channel can be configured by the user to suit the required ratio between signal types, the new ZIM can be matched closely and cost effectively to each application.
To provide the outstanding flexibility required for F&G applications, the Zone Module has triplicated DSP's (Digital Signal Processors).
The DSP's are already used for testing and sequence of events recording SOE.
Further enhancements to this local processing capability will include voting of gas alarms and fire inputs as well as self contained local programs with all logic associated with a particular zone(s).
This will enable the module to provide complete field status to system displays without the need for a central processor.
Trusted(tm), ICS Triplex flagship product, is a state of the art Triple Modular Redundant critical control and safety system that provides unique levels of availability - First fault: fault tolerant - Second fault: fault tolerant - Third fault: fail safe.
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