Electricity + Control April 2016

LIGHT + CURRENT

Wits takes delivery of oscilloscope WITS University , High Energy Physics (HEP) Group, recently took delivery of a Tektronix MSO70804C, 8 GHz 25GSa/s Mixed Signal Oscilloscope, together with an 8 GHzTrimode differential probe for the oscilloscope, which will enable the HEP staff get the full, diverse range of measurement out of this powerful com- bination.The project falls within WITS Physics School, and is briefly described as a collaboration with CERN ‘Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire’, or European Council for Nuclear Research. Leader of the WITS HEP Group, Professor Bruce Mellado comments: “We were extremely fortunate to be granted a major funding application from the university last year for a very high-end oscilloscope, which we plan to use for measuring Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)-Express - a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard, designed to replace the older PCI, PCI-X, and AGP bus standards - and other high speed signals.We have been making signal measurements and the scope works perfectly so far. Hopefully other staff and post-grads at the university will find this oscilloscope useful to their research as well. We hope to get many years’ of good service from this awesome piece of equipment,” he added. Enquiries:The Comtest Group.Tel. 010 595 1821 or email sales@comtest.co.za

Two new electric substations for Oman

Abengoa has been awarded by theOman Electricity Transmission Company (OTEC) the construction of two new electric substations and the associated transmission lines in North East Oman. Abengoa will be responsible for the construction, supply, assembly, and commissioning of two new substa- tions 132/33 kV, one located in Samad and the other in Sinaw. The construction project is expected to last for two years. Subcontracting of local business- es for specific tasks will generate local employment in the area throughout the construction period. Enquiries: Email communication@abengoa.com Emerson Process Management , working with MYNAH Technologies, has expanded customers’ network possibilities and application options by adding PROFINET protocol abilities to the DeltaV distributed control system (DCS) ‒ further open- ing plant-floor integration to DeltaV users. The addition of PROFINET saves DeltaV users time and effort by enabling direct connection between the DeltaV DCS and plant floor devices such as motor control centres, variable speed drives, and PLCs in process automation businesses. “PROFI- NET is a growing bus protocol choice in process industries,” said Emerson Process Management’s chief strategic officer Peter Zornio. “The DeltaV system has a strong history of interconnection to busses of all types with seamless information integration for end users. Enquiries: Email Michael.Eksteen@Emerson.com EOH has partnered with Cloudera , the global provider of data management and analytics. EOH Cloudera Services, provides an information management platform that is built on Cloudera Enterprise, Apache Hadoop solution. Built on Hadoop and the latest open source technologies, Cloudera Enterprise can help solve the toughest business challenges, delivering the right informa- tion to gain accurate, timely insights. Currently, more than 65%of the Fortune 100 is using big data to drive their business. EOH Cloudera Services Competency Manager, Louis de Gouveia, says that according to a recent Gartner survey, more than 75% of companies are investing or planning to invest in big data in the next two years. Enquiries:Victor van derWatt. Tel. +27 (0) 11 607-8100 Customer network possibilities expanded EOH partners with Cloudera

Dr. Chamunorwa Oscar Kureba, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, WITS HEP Group, with the Tektronix MSO70804C – 8 GHz 25GSa/s Mixed Signal Oscilloscope shortly after successful installation.

Pneumatics training course schedule released SMC Pneumatics has released its training schedule for 2016 which boasts three to four day courses in Johannesburg, Durban and CapeTown. From April 2016, customers are able to undergo quality training courses at SMC’s new state- of-the-art training facilities. The qualified training team has National Training Manager, Riaan van Eck at its helm. Courses include; Basic Pneumatics, Electro- Pneumatics, Basic Hydraulics, Electro-Hydraulics andMechatronics. Additionally, SMC Pneumatics also prides itself in its constant pursuit for customisation and thereby offers customised training courses should businesses require a tailored curriculum. “By designing our curriculum to meet the changing needs of the industry, we are able to offer comprehensive up to date courses which truly drive value in your business.” “All of our courses cover the relevant, key aspects of fluid power and me-

chatronics ranging from the basic theory to practical examples to ensure that our customers are kept in-the- know and are able to use our products and applications to the best of their abilities.” says van Eck. Classes are limited to 12 participants to provide individual attention.

Enquiries: Riaan van Eck. Email rvaneck@smcpneumatics.co.za

SMC Pneumatics National Training Manager, Riaan van Eck.

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