PRODUCTION & PROCESSING BOOSTING EFFICIENCY AND AVAILABILITY T
o avoid unplanned downtime in plant operation it is essential that vital components such as
actuators and valves work correctly and reliably. Plant operators thus need to be able to evaluate the health status of their actuators any time in order to stay alert to maintenance requirements. Modern digital solutions such as
Coralink, the AUMA digital ecosystem, provide the basis for this. Coralink off ers a number of smart software modules that allow plant operators to use their AUMA electric actuators eff iciently and ensure their reliable and safe operation. The actuators automatically record
extensive operating data, such as number of starts, motor running time, torque, temperatures and any fault codes, giving valuable information on the health status of the actuator. Plant operators can easily read out this data from an actuator in the fi eld by using AUMA’s Ex-rated RSTX 100 remote
Coralink’s automated analysis and diagnostics of actuator data result in an action plan with detailed recommendations for each actuator
control, for example, and subsequently analyse it in Coralink. The automated analysis and
diagnostics of actuator data in Coralink result in a detailed action plan with recommendations for each actuator. Plant operators can plan necessary interventions at an early stage and thus avoid unplanned downtime. Coralink also off ers the
option of getting directly in touch with AUMA service experts via actuator-related service tickets. Coralink is available free of charge in a very comprehensive basic version.
For more information visit:
www.coralink.auma.com/en_GB/ service/coralink
NEW SERIES OF EX COMMAND DEVICES F
The new Ex command devices are available in three versions, all suitable for use in Ex zones 1 and 21
eatures of a new series of Ex command devices currently being launched by
the Steute business division Controltec include fl exible and direct integration in machine and plant enclosures within Ex zones 1 and 21. The Ex ES 97 series is
based on the Ex 97 series of position switches. This series is already well established in complex application fi elds, most particularly explosive zones, and has dimensions to EN 50047. The switching system of
this series (slow action, 1 NC/ 1NO, positive break NC contact) is extremely robust and durable. The separate terminal compartment to ignition protection class Ex e facilitates fl exible connection of cables directly inside the terminal compartment
of the command device. Thanks to the compactness of the dimensions (installation diameter just 22.5 mm), the Ex command devices are easy to integrate in the surrounding structure. The new Ex command devices are
initially available in three versions: with a push button, a latching selector and a standards-compliant emergency stop button. All variants are suitable for use in Ex zones 1 and 21 (gas Ex and dust Ex). Additional actuator variants are available on request. This Ex ES 97 series perfectly
complements the Steute Controltec range of command devices for explosive zones. To date, users could choose between the Ex 14 series with connecting cable and the Ex BF 80 in a robust plastic enclosure with a terminal compartment. Now a third option is also available.
For more information visit:
www.steute.com/en
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