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Temperature Transmitter for HVAC


he EE160 HVAC transmitter with Modbus RTU output is the ideal solution for cost-effective installation in a bus system. The precision of E+E's advanced sensor technology is combined with the latest manufacturing techniques to create a product with an outstanding price/performance ratio. The E+E HCT01 humidity and temperature sensor used in the EE160 features outstanding protection against pollution which leads to excellent long term stability and to accuracy of ±2.5% across the entire working range. EE160 is available for wall or duct mounting. The IP65 enclosure provides maximum protection against contamination and condensation while minimizing installation costs. A configuration kit allows for customization of the bus parameters and adjustment of both humidity and temperature. Beside the Modbus version, EE160 is available with analogue current or voltage outputs and additional passive temperature output. Typical applications include climate control in residential and commercial buildings as well as in storage rooms.


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E+E Elektronik GmbH Tel: +43 – 7235-605-0 Web: www.epluse.com


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ith its new TR4 Direct safety sensors for doors and gates, Sick has solved the problem of cost-effective series connection of up to 30 switches, achieving PLe, Cat 4 integrity and full diagnostic coverage of an installation. For the first time, Sick’s TR4 Direct non- contact sensors overcome the limitations on series connection imposed by the BS EN13849-1 and ISO/DIS14119, explains Seb Strutt, Safety Specialist for SICK (UK). “The series connection of traditional


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mechanical and magnetic switches has been restricted by the requirements of existing and imminent safety standards because of the need to avoid undetected faults when electro-mechanical switches are connected in series and are not individually monitored,” he says. “In high risk applications where PLe or even PLd interlocking is required, fault exclusions are not advised in relation to mechanical actuators. Series connection of switches must consider the potential for faults to remain undetected and should reflect this fact in the declared diagnostic coverage of the functional safety system. These restrictions have led to considerable complexity and expense in providing effective safety integrity with many traditional sensor configurations. “Sick’s TR4 Direct safety sensors overcome the problem and enable simple and cost-effective series connection to continue.


They ensure reliable monitoring of multiple access installations with full


diagnostic coverage of individual faults.” With the new SICK TR4 Direct series, fault finding and trouble shooting is simplified. Each sensor in a chain can indicate a fault, open or closed status and the current sensing range of the device. Each sensor can also indicate the status of the preceding sensor in the chain which allows quicker identification of an open switch or fault in the system. The TR4 Direct is easily installed for simple series connection using standard M12 connection cables and M12 T connectors, saving time and money. The use of 24v dc dual channel outputs ensures the sensors have compatibility with many widely-used safety relays and PLCs. The large sensing range of 25mm overcomes door alignment and vibration problems which may affect other devices, and IP69K environmental protection allows use of the TR4 Direct in hygienic and other high-humidity applications. The TR4 Direct comes in a number of variants, either multicode or in a unique code format where each sensor is paired with a unique actuator which is “taught-in” during commissioning.


SICK (UK) Tel: 01727 831121


Fluke adds new models to its latest range of thermal imagers


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luke, the global leader in portable electronic test and measurement technology, has introduced two new thermal imagers to its latest range of Ti1xx and TiR1xx Series of thermal imagers which have been specifically designed to help professional users do more in less time, in the harshest of environments. Positioned between the entry-level Ti100 and the higher specification Ti110 and TiR110, the new Fluke Ti105 Thermal Imager is designed for plant maintenance and troubleshooting technicians, industrial and commercial technicians, HVAC/R professionals and electricians who need to maintain and inspect electrical and mechanical equipment and components, while the Fluke TiR105 is for facilities managers, building inspection and energy audit professionals evaluating and reporting insulation problems, air leakage, moisture issues, or construction defects. Weighing just 0.73kg, each thermal imager is light and balanced to sit perfectly in the


hand. All buttons are within gloved-thumb reach and the imager is light enough to aim either vertically or horizontally and to use for long stretches without tiring.


Fluke (U.K.) Ltd. Tel: 0207 942 0700 Web: www.fluke.co.uk


Castell celebrates 90 years of industrial safety


ndustrial safety specialist Castell (www.castell.com) Castell has celebrated 90 years of protecting people and assets worldwide. Castell’s headquarters stand on the same north-London site that has served as home for the vast majority of the company’s life. Castell is still protecting people in the workplace, although the company’s reach has increased dramatically. With operations throughout the world - from Shanghai to Chicago and Chennai to Cologne - the business is now truly global. The variety of applications the company tackles has also grown, from electrical switchgear to machine guarding, marine safety, rail, logistics and transport. This year also sees Castell’s longest-serving employee, Jim Dilks, complete 40 years’ service with the company. Castell held an awards ceremony in October 2012 to celebrate this extremely rare event. During the ceremony, Castell also presented long-service awards to a further five Castell colleagues: Mike Ganesh (35 years), Neil Thakor (30 years), Kishore Pisavadia, Chris McDonald and Sheena Shah (25 years each). Keith Allingham, operations director, commented: “Trapped key interlocking is so versatile, it lends itself to a wide variety of applications. With the level of safety Castell interlocks provide and the length of service they can endure, we see demand from all four corners of the globe.”


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Easilift loading systems advises safety conference: Good design removes the risk


asilift Loading Systems has raised awareness of the importance of designing out risk in the loading bay at an event


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organised by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and chaired by the Freight Transport Association (FTA).


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managing director Rob Fay also explored the benefits of proactive safety procedures such as the Dock Management System in his talk, given during the event "Dock Leveller Safety: the Happy Marriage of Vehicle and Loading Dock." The Health & Safety Executive reports that, of the 246,000 accidents which occur annually in UK workplaces, 12% of those classed as fatal or major occur while loading or unloading. Fay has first-hand experience, having witnessed a workplace fatality early in his career. "I’m now in a position to do something about it, and I am delighted by the opportunity to address my peers on this vital issue. "I even asked the audience how many had experienced a work related fatality, and the show of hands was revealing. We’re all aware of the problem; the next stage is to manage those risks in a sensible, effective and cost-efficient manner," he adds.


message for the logistics industry is that a reliance on measures such as vehicle restraint equipment offers false security.


Easilift Loading Systems Ltd. Tel: 08451 301920 Web: www.loading-systems.co.uk


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