Electricity + Control July 2015

CONTROL SYSTEMS + AUTOMATION

ROUND UP

Ultra compact IR camera for metals

OPTRIS , specialists in non-contact temperature measurement, has launched the newOPTRIS PI 1M Infrared (IR) camera, especially suited to measur- ing the temperature of metals, as these exhibit a distinctly higher emissivity at the short measure- ment wavelength of 1 μm than at measurements in the previously conventional wavelength range of 8 – 14 μm. The advantage of temperature measurements with the new infrared camera lies in the large amount of information in an IR picture/IR video and the short reaction time of 1 ms for the output of temperature information of freely selectable individual pixels. The use of these new image sen- sors allows a large dynamic range for temperature measurement so that the previously necessary use of relatively many and narrowly defined sub- ranges is no longer required. Intelligent measuring

with a pyrometer is now possible thanks to the two-dimensional temperature recording of the Optris PI 1M. With the large measurement tem- perature range of 450 – 1 800 °C, that Optris PI 1M IR camera offers, it satisfies practically all demands in the fields of metal production and processing. Pertinent features of the Optris PI 1M IR camera: • Highly flexible CMOS detector with an optical resolution of up to 764 x 480 pixels • Very large temperature measurement range (without sub-ranges) of 450 °C to 1800 °C • Frame rates of up to 1 kHz for fast processes • Real-time output of middle pixel at a set-up time of 1 m • Includes licence-free analysis software and full SDK Enquiries: Instrotech.Tel. 010 595 1831 or email sales@instrotech.co.za

Wireless, remote data logger using GSM network to send data via SMS Schneider Electric , the global specialist in energy management, has introduced the launch of SCADAPack 50 data logger, the latest innovation for monitoring applica- tions when power and network access are either unavailable or prohibitively chal-

ture to any SCADA host application. The enclosure is IP68-rated for applications where environmental protection is required. In a typical installation, process data is monitored and stored locally in the device and transmitted to a host according to configurable sampling and transmission rates. Logged data is sent over the GSM network as binary data files using the SMS PDU format. Additionally, discrete inputs can be used to trigger alarm transmission to both the host and/or SMS-enabledmobile devices.The SCADAPack 50 unit can be used in a variety of markets and applications, such as water infrastructure, bulk storage level, and more. On the reception end, any GSM

modem compatible with Hayes commands can be used. Both 2G and 3G options exist for network connectivity as well as internal and external antenna options. From a host perspective, SCADAPack 50 networks are natively compatible with Schneider Electric StruxureWare SCADA Expert ClearSCADA software. The SCADAPack 50 unit also has an OPC enabled gateway that can interface with any third-party SCADA host. Once the user has activated the internal SIM card and configured the SCADAPack 50 data logger, no intervention is typically required during its entire battery life. Enquiries: Ntombi Mhangwani. Email ntombi.mhangwani@schneider-electric.com

lenging. Compact and self-powered (offering up to five years autonomy), the SCADAPack 50 de- vice monitors and logs analogue, discrete, and Modbus process inputs. It reports logged data and alarms via SMS over existing GSM infrastruc-

Looking for that easy ‘X’ factor

In automation, all of the potential measures for saving must be consistently utilised – from planning to implementation, commis- sioning and operation. Ingeniously automated systems are required to deal with the increasing needs of a fully developed infrastructure or industrial factory; these can be monitored and controlled effec- tively and efficiently through the use of flexible, reliable, and user- friendly equipment. A great example of this innovative technology is the highly renowned Easy XLogic , diversity in both switching and control. The Easy XLogic is ideally suited for implementing simple auto- mation tasks in industry and building management systems. The intelligent logic module leaves little to be desired in terms of func- tionality, with a large memory capacity, user friendly programming abilities, efficient use of control and many expansions options, the Easy XLogic can control even the most complex of plants without any problems. In combination with the Easy XLogic’s software, the handling of our logic controller is child’s play: Creating programs,

project simulation, the drag and drop functionality as well as dia- grammed documentation are all reasons why the Easy XLogic has proven itself and been widely acclaimed for the effective use in multiple applications worldwide. To ensure diverse applications can be accomplished, the Easy range has been expanded to GSM units (XMessenger) as well as WIFI units, and various expansions modules for extra IOs and functionality, not forgetting to mention the dynamic LCD display

and voice activations modules. These micro Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are truly diverse, reliable and flexible, and can provide solutions to a wide amount of applications where automation is involved. Enquiries: Daryn Chalmers, Gator Products.Tel. 021 982 7561 or email daryn@gator.co.za

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