Products Technology File Communications solutions for industrial applications
IXXAT Safe T100 safety module is integrated directly into the cus- tomer product or system. Due to the architecture with safety hard- ware and software, as well as pre-certification by TÜV Rheinland, the use of the IXXAT Safe T100 helps to simplify the development of devices and systems with safe communications. The IXXAT Safe T100 uses the Anybus CompactCom modules
from HMS as a communications pathway through the unsafe net- work - here, safe communications are implemented using the ‘black channel’ principle.
The HMS IXXAT Safe offering is a portfolio of solutions for safe communications according to IEC 61508 - from safety protocol software to finished safety I/O modules for integration into cus- tomer devices. HMS and its safety development team also sup- port customers in the development of their safety applications. The new addition to the IXXAT Safe offering is the IXXAT Safe T100, a solution for simple and fast integration of safe I/O. The
In addition to the first version now released - the IXXAT Safe T100/PS for PROFIsafe on PROFINET - additional variants will soon be available, such as for CIP Safety on EtherNet/IP or Functional Safety over EtherCAT. If there are special requirements in terms of form factor, con- nectors, or the number of I/Os, custom versions of the IXXAT Safe T100 can also be implemented.
The IXXAT Safe offering also includes protocol stacks for Functional Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE), CIP Safety on EtherNet/IP, CIP Safety on Sercos, and openSAFETY. IXXAT
www.ixxat.com T: +49 751 56146 111 Enter 219
Achieving best in class safety performance
To provide manufacturers visibility into the effectiveness of their safety
programs and the ability to optimise plant performance, Rockwell Automation has launched its new SMI tool which helps manufactur- ers see where they measure in safety culture, compliance and capital. The three principal components of a successful safe workplace - cul- ture (behavioural), compliance (procedural) and capital (technical) - are equally critical and interde- pendent in developing a strong, sustainable safety program. For example, creating and maintaining a robust safety culture but not investing in safety technologies and/or complying with standards lowers a company’s ability to pro- vide a safe workplace. Likewise, the possibility of risk remains when
I/O devices for field installations
The new Axioline E product family from Phoenix Contact is a range of modular I/O products for field installations. With plas- tic and metal housing variants, the IP67 compliant I/O family works on Ethercat, Ethernet/IP, Modbus/TCP, Profinet, Sercos, and Profibus networks. I/O functionality includes digital functions and an I/O link master for each network. There are five different I/O link/analogue converters for analogue functions - AI/I, AO/U, AO/I, AO/U, and RTD - in two dif- ferent housing types - straight and angled. The product line includes a total of 70 items that are being introduced to market. A feature of the Axioline E series is that it can be rapidly installed with the Speedcon quick locking system. It is vibration resistant up to 5g, shock resis- tance up to 30g, and is easy to operate
due to its different coloured connections and clear signalling.
The new M12 power connections, with a
current carrying capacity of 2 x 12A, ensures efficient power supply to the devices. This reduces cabling costs because only one cable is required per device. Phoenix Contact
www.phoenixcontact.co.uk T: 0845 881 2222
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manufacturers invest in safety tech- nologies but fail to emphasise the importance of safety culture throughout the organisation. Each safety pillar is measure- able in the SMI tool using four cat- egories - SMI 1: minimising investment, SMI 2: attaining com- pliance, SMI 3: cost avoidance and SMI 4: operational excellence. By answering a series of questions, manufacturers can complete the SMI assessment and determine how they measure in each of the four categories. The report also provides recommendations for improvement, if needed. Rockwell Automation
www.rockwellautomation.com/go/smi T: 0870 242 5004
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To help eliminate incorrect tool allocation or missing tools, Balluff’s Industrial RFID stores all tool relevant data without contact on a data carrier embedded in the tool holder.
Automatic loading into the system memory means the data is always correct. In modern produc- tion facilities this ensures maxi- mum tool utilisation and high machine up-time. The established basis for tool identification systems is RFID technology and Balluff identification systems are suitable for industrial use and designed for extreme loads from shock and vibrations and electromagnetic, thermal or chemical effects. The BIS C RFID-based identifi- cation solution ensures reliable data transfer, even in the area sur-
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rounding metallic materials. As part of tool management systems, it enables automatic transfer of the tool parameters, which sub- stantially reduces non-productive time at the machine.
The core components of the Balluff identification systems BIS are data carriers in miniature design, a read/write head and a processor unit. In complex tool management solutions, they are also used in configuration and measurement devices. Balluff
www.balluff.co.uk T: 0161 282 4700
Versatile product monitoring
Drawbar + is a new software package from Emco Wheaton which automati- cally monitors product levels in indi- vidual compartments of tankers. The software is able to simultaneous- ly monitor levels within any additional multi-compartmental draw bar trailer which may be connected to and towed by a tanker mid-application. Ineffective monitoring of compartments
can result in inaccurate distribution and product recognition at the point of deliv- ery. If a two compartment draw bar trailer is connected to a tanker with four com- partments, Drawbar + will immediately begin to monitor and display the product levels in all six compartments. During loading, details are entered into the litre counter and compartment contents are displayed graphically and numerically. Drawbar + automatically displays the name, location and vol- ume of the product in each compart- ment throughout transportation. Helping with accurate distribution, the volume is recalculated throughout the delivery process and any retained product is displayed. Emco Wheaton
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