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Fike Signifire® combines fast fire detection with surveillance


roven in a wide range of scenarios to offer a faster and more dependable response to fire than conventional detectors,


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SigniFire® system detects fire by looking for the telltale signatures of smoke and flames in images captured by video cameras. The images can also be monitored and recorded in the usual way for surveillance purposes, thereby eliminating the need for and cost of a separate CCTV security installation. SigniFire® IP cameras not only capture high-quality,


high-resolution images, but also


feature built-in flame, smoke and motion detection capabilities.


This enables them to detect the presence of flames within the field of view of the camera, reflected light from flames when the direct view is obstructed, the presence of smoke, and the entry of unauthorised intruders into the protected area. An important benefit of the integrated detection facilities of the SigniFire® cameras is that, even if the IP network connection to a camera fails, its ability to detect fire and intruders is unimpaired. This means that it can continue to send alarm signals to the central fire and security panels via alternative connections.


Fike Safety Technology Tel: 01633 865 558


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New Series of Programmable Automation Controllers


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anufacturers can achieve higher processing speed with the Allen- Bradley ControlLogix 5570 Series programmable automation controllers (PACs) from Rockwell Automation. This new series, which


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include the ControlLogix: 5571, 5572, 5572S, 5573, 5573S, 5574 and 5575 controllers, feature- enhanced process, motion, safety and information capabilities, leverage a common design environment and networking of the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture system. For process applications, the new ControlLogix controllers significantly improve the amount of information that can be exchanged between the control and supervisory layers, while allowing more control strategies to be executed. This helps boost system performance while enhancing access to real-time information for improved productivity. For motion applications, the ControlLogix 5570 series controllers provide high- speed axis and trajectory planning making it ideal for synchronizing complex motion applications. Each controller is capable of supporting more than 100 axes of motion and seamlessly integrates through EtherNet/IP and SERCOS network interfaces. For discrete applications, the new ControlLogix controllers provide two to three times faster scan times and a range of memory options from two to 32 MB.


Rockwell Automation Tel: 0870 242 5000


Trapped key interlocks improve productivity at Uniq


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eading food-to-go manufacturer Uniq Prepared Foods has virtually eliminated downtime from the bacon-slicing process at its facility in Northampton, thanks to a trapped key interlocking system from Castell


(www.castell.com). As part of its continuous improvement programme, Uniq replaced the electrical safety switches on its bacon slicer with a panel-mounted KSSE20 multi-key solenoid-controlled switch and four AI access interlocks. The safety switches had been prone to misalignment, with each incident requiring the intervention of an engineer and typical downtime of half an hour. Not only have Castell’s heavy-duty interlocks resolved this issue, but their stainless steel construction makes them much more suited to the daily hosing down given to the machine. “Castell’s interlocks have completely solved the problem,” said Mark Caulfield, engineering manager at Northampton. “The trapped key system has worked really well and been welcomed by staff.” Uniq is Marks & Spencer’s largest sandwich supplier, producing over half of the sandwiches sold in M&S stores across the UK. The company’s Northampton site turns out 2.1 million sandwiches in an average week.


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rocter Machine Guarding is offering a free Guide to Workshop Safety for anyone responsible for the safety of drills, milling machines, lathes, grinders and similar machinery. Written in 'plain English', the PDF booklet provides a wealth of advice and guidance, plus there are references to regulations, standards and official publications, and links to websites with more detailed information. Also included are chilling statistics from the HSE for the number of fatalities and injuries involving machinery. Employers are required by law to take effective measures to protect workers from hazardous machinery. The Guide to Workshop Safety outlines the regulatory requirements and explains how to comply in a cost-effective manner. In addition, there is a list of other free resources relating to machinery safety, such as a Risk Assessment Calculator and a Guide to the Machinery Directive.


Procter Machine Guarding 28 Tel: 029 2085 5751


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he safe, expandable PSR-Trisafe-M configurable Safety Module from Phoenix Contact monitors all safety functions in machines and plants.


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67.5 mm wide, this device can be used to evaluate up to 20 safety input signals. Furthermore,


provides four intrinsically safe outputs as well as clock cycle,


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outputs. The master device can be simply and flexibly expanded using safety I/O modules. For fast generation of safety logic,


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functionality is provided by the free-of-charge Safeconf configuration software. No programming skills are required. This means that new protective devices can be quickly and easily integrated into the system at any time. The integrated simulation mode and automatic logic check function assist users during the design phase. The modules – configured with just a few mouse clicks – reduce wiring costs and at the same time minimise potential of errors.


Web: www.machinesafety.co.uk


Phoenix Contact Ltd. Tel: 0845 881 2222 Web: www.phoenixcontact.co.uk


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apeswitch Ltd has added a 2-wires safety control unit to its range of pressure-sensitive safety-edge products. Tapeswitch can now offer control units for both 2-wire and 4-wire configurations allowing customers to choose whichever configuration is best for their particular application. The new control unit designated PSSR/2, is a DIN rail mounted unit has been designed to meet the requirements of EN13849- 1:2006 PLd and EN62061 SIL2 category 3 when used in conjunction with a Tapeswitch 2-wire sensing edge. Tapeswitch sensing edges have been used in industry for many years have a proven track record, with the addition of this new controller it means Tapeswitch pressure-sensitive products can be used in many more applications than ever before.


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Configurable Safety Modules: For Simple and Flexible Scaling


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