Industry Products

IDEC Releases Safety Devices for Hazardous Areas

EU2B pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches and ammeters meet ATEX, IEC and NEC standards for use in hazardous locations.

04 March, 2015

R. Stahl releases explosion-protected motor drives

These unnamed inverters can be installed close to Ex d or Ex e motors in ATEX zones 1 and 2.

03 March, 2015

SEL releases MOTORMAX motor management system

MOTORMAX control system monitors, controls and protects low-voltage motor control systems.

25 February, 2015

R Stahl introduces Series 9730 HF isolators

Series 9730 HF isolators enable users to deploy any type of standard industrial antennas for radio communication in hazardous areas.

24 February, 2015

Knick releases BL 550 setpoint alarm relay

BL 550 setpoint alarm relay comes in a 6 mm DIN rail housing with a potentiometer on the front for free adjustment of the switching thresholds.

20 January, 2015

Banner introduces XS26-2 programmable safety controller

XS26-2 Controller monitors numerous input devices including e-stop buttons, rope pulls, enabling devices, protective safety stops, interlocked guards or gates, optical sensors, two-hand controls, and safety mats.

15 December, 2014

Eaton releases explosion-protected Ex-wall sockets

Ex-wall sockets have integrated RCD/MCB (RCBO) protection, an IP66 plastic (GRP) enclosure and are suitable for installation in hazardous gas areas (Zone 1 & 2) and hazardous dust areas (Zone 21 & 22).

01 December, 2014

Quintex releases Overpressure System 2.0

The system works by creating an overpressure in the enclosure preventing any surrounding explosive atmosphere from entering.

25 November, 2014

Wind River adds safety to VxWorks RTOS

Safety Profile for VxWorks allows different levels of safety criticality. It received pre-approval by TÜV SÜD for IEC 61508-3 SIL3 conformance.

18 November, 2014

FANUC releases EtherNet/IP Adapter Safety function

The EtherNet/IP Adapter Safety function with CIP Safety transfers safety signals between a master safety controller and CNC.

10 November, 2014

Rockwell adds Integrated Safety to Kinetix 5500 Servo Drive

The Kinetix 5500 now uses the EtherNet/IP network for streamlined machine safety functions.

06 November, 2014

Rockwell introduces 1494U visible-blade disconnect switch

1494U visible-blade disconnect switch provides visible confirmation that the switch is in the “on” or “off” position as it isolates motors, motor controllers and other loads from a supply circuit.

03 November, 2014

Rockwell adds safe torque option to PowerFlex 7000 drives

Safe torque off technology allows users to reliably remove power from the motor without removing power to the drive, enabling a faster re-start of the system after a safe state is reached.

30 October, 2014

Siemens adds safety functions to automation controllers

Safety functions have been added to Simatic S7-1500, Simatic S7-1200 and ET 200SP Distributed Controllers.

10 October, 2014

Schmersal announces RSS260 safety sensor

RSS260 RFID-based electronic safety sensor is for application in safety circuits of hinged, sliding or removable safety guards.

07 October, 2014

MICRONOR introduces fiber optic signaling products

MR380 Fiber Optic ESTOP and MR382 Fiber Optic U-Beam Sensor are inherently safe, fiber optic signaling products for use in harsh or hazardous environments.

06 October, 2014