Electricity + Control March 2018

round up

TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT

Smart plug-and-play flowmeter for utilities

Clear display with diagnostics field The large and user-friendly display allows an instant local process reading of flow, temperature and totalizer values. Errors occurring during operations, e.g. a partial pipe filling or an exceeded temper- ature limit, are displayed via diagnostic symbols in accordance with NAMUR recommendation NE 107. The screen rotates automatical- ly depending on the installation position (horizontal, vertical). This guarantees optimal readability at any time. And last but not least, configuration parameters can be called up and monitored by simply knocking on the device. Wireless configuration and commissioning via Blue- tooth With Bluetooth connection, it is possible to carry out wireless con- figuration or data retrieval over a distance of 10 metres – even at installation sites which are difficult to access. The free-of-charge SmartBlue App from Endress+Hauser provides the user with quick and easy navigation through all device and diagnostic functions. The SmartBlue App is available for Android and iOS. Optimal system integration with IO-Link technology Another highlight of the Picomag is the digital data transmission to process control systems via IO-Link technology.This communication standard has been established for 10 years and can be combined with all conventional fieldbus systems. Thus, it offers maximum flexibility of installation into existing system infrastructures. The IO- Link master as an interface allows users to have comprehensive data access through the control room. Other advantages of the IO- Link technology include the automatic transfer of parameters after a device replacement as well as low wiring effort as compared to conventional wiring. Ultimately the Picomag is ideally equipped to handle the future requirements of process automation. Enquiries: Frans van den Berg.Tel. +27 (0) 11 262 8000 or email frans.vandenberg@za.endress.com

In industrial process measurement and automation, demand is steadily rising for simple, reliable and maintenance-free measuring instruments in a pocket-sized format. The new Picomag from Endress+Hauser fulfils such require- ments, making no compromises. Not only does it measure the flow of electrically conductive fluids, but also their process temper- ature. In addition, Picomag offers customers easy commissioning with Bluetooth using its SmartBlue App, as well as seam- less sys- tem integration thanks to IO-Link technology. This makes Picomag absolutely ready for Industry 4.0. Whether it is for quantity measurement or process monitoring of cooling, heating or process water: Due to its compact design, Picomag can be installed flawlessly into any pipe up to 50 millimetres (2") in diameter, even in confined spaces. For this purpose, there are various process connection adapters available, such as NPT-thread, R-thread, internal thread, Tri-Clamp or Victaulic. Picomag is a cost- optimized solution for applications where the focus is on high repeatability (±0,2% o.f.s.) and thus reliable measured values – e.g. for correctly measuring water flows (max. 750 l/min, 198 gal/min) or for minimizing energy costs in utility ap- plications. Picomag is suitable for process temperatures between –10 to +70°C (14 to 158°F) as well as for process pressures up to 16 bar (232 psi).

Scan to watch video

The robust Picomag housing made of stainless steel (IP65/67) is available in two designs. Left: DN 15 (½"), DN 20 (¾"), DN 25 (1"); right: DN 50 (2").

Specialist for hot surroundings The sensor specialist Balluff has developed a new BTS infrared temperature sensor with IO-Link interface and two switching outputs. It can monitor temperatures between 250 and 1 250°C even in inaccessible or hazardous areas, detect hot objects in motion and record temperature values − all without contact. This pyrometer in the rugged M30 stainless steel housing with IP67 protection is the first in this form factor to offer a multi-function display with plain text information and automatic display orientation like with a smartphone. In addition to two switching outputs this pyrometer provides an IO-Link interface for re- mote parameter setting and direct data exchange with the controller or control panel. An analogue 4...20 mA output is available as an option. A variety of setting possibilities and functions open up a wide range of applications for the user. Steelworks, foundries, forging, the ceramics industry and glassworks are perfect examples of applications. Enquiries: Detlef Zienert. Email detlef.zienert@balluff.de

Powerful standard and safety PLC in one unit

Modern vehicles and mobile machines need very powerful control electronics to process the high number of input and output signals. That is why the new third generation eco- matController was developed. It has two

independent, internal PLCs; one of them will be certified as a safety controller. In addition to its multifunctional inputs and out- puts with diagnostic capabilities, the unit features two Ethernet ports and four CAN interfaces. The CAN interfaces support all important bus protocols (CANopen, CANopen Safety and J1939) as well as the transparent and pre-processed data exchange. The control functions are easily integrated into the application program thanks to CODESYS programming (version 3.5). Enquiries:Tel: +27 (0) 12 450 0400 or email info.za@ifm.com

22 Electricity + Control

MARCH 2018