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New wall mountable IP65 multi-controller offers a wealth of control functions


SICK Launches Next-Generation microScan3 Safety Laser Scanner


new era of improved personal safety and productivity. The microScan3 is the first safety laser scanner to use SICK’s patented scanning technology, safeHDDMTM (High Definition Distance Measurement), based on advanced time of flight measurement.


W SafeHHDMTM enables the


microScan3 to operate reliably in difficult ambient light, dirty or dusty conditions where other technologies can fail.


The microScan3 packs


unprecedented performance into its compact size, with excellent resolution and detection of difficult- to-see materials with a wide range of 5.5 metres and 275 degrees.


The uniquely-developed and


patented high definition distance measurement algorithms used for the safeHDDM™ scanning technology use multi-signal evaluation to achieve a level of measurement reliability never before seen in safety scanners.


SICK (UK) LTD u 01727 831121


u www.sick.co.uk


ith the launch its next-generation safety laser scanner, the microScan3, SICK is promising a


range of multi-channel controllers/data recorders with a new wall-mounted version that is ideal for the simultaneous measurement and control of a wide variety of process engineering applications.


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The new MultiCon CMC-N16 wall- mountable controller comprises up to 4 universal inputs with built-in totaliser; up to 4 digital inputs (+ one permanent); up to 4 binary outputs; and up to 4 analogue outputs.


The wall-mounted, IP65 housing is made from durable plastic, allowing the unit to be installed in any location (including outdoors) where panel mounting is not possible. Despite a limited amount of available inputs/outputs compared to the MultiCon panel-mounted version, existing metering, controls, data logging and HMI functionalities have been maintained.


The CMC-N16 is one of the first industrial devices to offer integrated advanced control functions


(PID, ON/OFF, time & profiles, etc.) with data logging of setpoints, excitations and current state of controlled objects. Based on Linux firmware, the unit is stable and the touchscreen simplifies configuration whilst making displayed data more readable and attractive. Although the CMC-N16 has a compact housing, it can integrate up to 4 inputs, and its design allows almost free user configuration by choosing from 13 available input/output blocks.


The CMC-N16 is ideal for a wide range of process applications, including centralised temperature measurement and control; multi-zone heating control; intermediate pumping station control; control of industrial furnaces and incinerators; and for engine test cell measurements.


Impress Sensors & Systems Ltd u 01635 291 600 u www.impress-sensors.co.uk


ACI offer compressed air alternatives W


components, a better and more efficient option is to install a blower-driven ACI Air Knife System.


These solutions are most commonly used for removing unwanted materials and moisture from product surfaces and typical industrial applications are drying bottles and cans after filling and rinsing; drying automotive parts; any conveyed product that needs drying before labelling or final packaging.


An ACI Air knife System can also deliver heated or cooled air to a surface, or even create an invisible air barrier to separate heated or cooled environments from one another. Further examples include continuous metal heat treating ovens; cold process or storage areas in food processing or dust containment for the entrance to clean rooms.


Air knives deliver a high volume, low velocity continuous curtain that can be configured to supply different air patterns to match exact individual applications and typically have a payback period of less than 12 months when compared to the running costs of an equivalent compressed air system


nstrumentation specialist Impress Sensors & Systems Ltd has extended its MultiCon


here compressed air has been used for blowing water from conveyed


Air Control Industries Ltd u 01297 529 242 u www.aircontrolindustries.com.


44 MAY 2016 | DESIGN SOLUTIONS / DESIGNSOLUTIONS


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