PROCESS EQUIPMENT UPDATE
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QUANTUM LEAP FOR CDT SOFTWARE
AUMA Actuators introduces a new version of its Commissioning and Diagnostic Tool (CDT)
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new, entirely redesigned version of AUMA Actuators Limited’s proven AUMA Commissioning and Diagnostic
Tool (CDT) is now available. The new AUMA CDT version 2020 allows fast and easy setup, operation and diagnostics of AUMA actuators using a Windows laptop. The modern user interface and
comprehensive functions of AUMA CDT help to save time and cost during commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting. Originally designed for
AUMA’s own service experts, the high- performance software tool also offers most functions to registered users. These include setting of tripping torques and end positions, modification of actuator parameters and remote actuator control. The new version also allows users to create service requests and to upload snapshot files with actuator data to the AUMA Cloud for detailed analysis. Profibus and Modbus master functions are
available for control system integration. Comprehensive diagnostic functions, such as a powerful process data monitor and an I/O interface simulator, reduce service times. The new version of AUMA CDT benefits from
a fully optimised communication protocol for Bluetooth connection to the actuator, resulting in considerably faster data transmission. A new centralised AUMA user management system improves protection against unauthorised access. AUMA CDT supports SA and SQ actuator series with AC 01.2 actuator controls as well as
SGx and SVx actuator series. The new version also supports the new PROFOX actuators. The redesign of the AUMA CDT software
underpins the company’s continuous commitment to provide users with the best support tools possible for operating AUMA actuators. A new version of the AUMA Assistant App is
also available. Version 4.0 also provides fast Bluetooth communication and supports AUMA PROFOX actuators. AUMA CDT is available free of charge from the
Software download page. AUMA Assistant App is available free of charge on Google Play and in the Apple App Store.
AUMA Actuators
www.auma.co.uk
NEW PROCESS GAS BURNER INSTALLATION BRINGS CLEAR GAINS
The latest process gas burner technology from Lanemark Combustion Engineering Ltd. is now helping one of the country’s leading manufacturers of construction equipment to benefit from optimised energy usage and minimised emissions. Warwickshire-based Thwaites Ltd., who provide a wide range of dumper truck designs particularly to the construction industry, have replaced two well-proven existing Lanemark FD5EP-3 burner installations with the company’s latest force- draught gas and air FD5GAP-3 models. The result is a combination of excellent heat control and an anticipated, significant saving in gas usage. “The two new burners have been fixed to two separate drying ovens, both of which receive
products via an overhead conveyor – one for an epoxy primer preheat facility and the other for a polyurethane top coat drying installation,” said Jeff Foster, Lanemark’s sales director who says up to 60 different components for 1 - 10 tonne machines are handled each day. “In both cases the burners, which here operate with a Propane gas source, fire through the wall
of the oven into a combustion chamber with a recirculating fan, distributing the heat evenly around the oven chamber,” he added. The replacement of the two existing Lanemark burners – both hi/lo units which have delivered
reliable performance since 1998 – have allowed Thwaites to gain from the latest designs and technology. Lanemark’s FDGA burners utilise the latest ‘air pressure lead’ mono-bloc gas valve technology
which is central to ensuring safe and efficient gas/air ratios are always maintained even under variable plant operating conditions. These offer significant benefits compared with alternative fixed gas/air valve linkage control arrangements, while the absence of mechanical linkages between the gas and combustion air control valve and dampers means the need for adjustment or the risk of sticking are avoided. “We have ensured that the mounting flanges have remained unchanged over the period so the
removal of the old and the connection of the new burners proved to be a very straightforward exercise,” added Foster. He points out that the work was completed in just two days during a shutdown maintenance period. Thwaites’ paintshop supervisor highlights the importance of the new installations: “Temperature
control and stability are vital for the paint adherence process to be optimised and this is fulfilled by the Lanemark burners,” he said. “Typically, we set the oven temperature to 90°C but the burners can operate at up to 110°C – a useful factor during winter months when ambient temperature can, of course, be somewhat lower.” Thwaites decision to install the two new Lanemark burners was partly based on the company’s
long term association with the burner manufacturer. Apart from the burners that were replaced meeting operational requirements for more than 20 years, Thwaites had also, more recently, benefited from a further FDGA unit installed on a new stand-alone oven. “The performance here meant we had no hesitation in opting for the two additional Lanemark burners for the paint drying facility,” added the paintshop supervisor. With the ongoing support of the Lanemark BurnerCare service package – which offers a range of benefits from installation, commissioning and service
plans to spare parts supply and rapid engineer call-out, if needed – the new installations at Thwaites are set to deliver reliable, long term process heating efficiency for many years to come. Central to such an important element of the production process, this translates into significant, ongoing peace of mind for the dumper truck manufacturer. Lanemark Combustion Engineering
www.lanemark.com
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