Electricity + Control July 2017

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CONTROL SYSTEMS + AUTOMATION

Efficient solution for simple safety tasks

Easy configuration of the Leuze RSL Series safety laser scanner via Bluetooth and Eth- ernet TCP/IP makes this device easy to set up and use. Further, despite the large num- ber of possible field pairs – up to 100 – it is simple to create independent configura- tions with its application oriented one-step configuration. Available from leading sensing solu- tions specialist Countapulse Controls , the Leuze RSL safety laser scanner offers 16 device versions with operating ranges of up to 8,25 metres.The large scanning angle of 270 degrees is especially advantageous as this facilitates mounting on corners or edges to allow for front and side guarding. Significantly, depending on the actual appli- cation, it is possible to replace a second la- Decentralised display pre-processing and conversion of analogue signals The compact connector unit is simply inserted in the connection cable of analogue sensors (4...20 mA). It displays the measured values locally. The user can set a switch point or limit at which the transistor output switches. A colour change (red/green) of the display indicates this unmistakably. Critical process states or operational problems are reliably signalled. A special feature is the signal conversion: The threshold display converts analogue signals to digital IO-Link signals. Today they are required in almost any modern industrial environment and for Industry 4.0 applications. Some applications include: Compressed air meter for recording energy consumption of suction grippers; Monitoring of the system pressure in the coke oven machine; monitoring of hydraulic power units; invoicing of industrial water and many more. Enquiries:Tel: +27 (0) 12 450 0400 or email info.za@ifm.com

ser scanner with this single device. The de- vice features two completely autonomous protective functions, and has two pairs of safety switching outputs making it ideal for safeguarding and access guarding applica- tions with separate machine parts. Basic functions such as automatic start/ restart, start/restart interlock (RES), con- tactor monitoring (EDM) can be selected. Optimum handling is ensured by means of separate intelligent connection unit and a large, plain-text display with integrated electronic spirit level. Countapulse Controls offers access to technical support and information, as well as to its comprehensive range of sensing, measurement, counting, switching, mon- itoring and positioning instrumentation.

Customer support is available 24/7 through its technical advisory service hotline. Enquiries: Gerry Bryant.

+27 (0) 11 615 7556 or email bryant@countapulse.co.za