Electricity + Control November 2016

CONTROL SYSTEMS + AUTOMATION

ROUND UP

New universal meter with ultra bright or multicolour display RET Automation Controls has introduced the SUR-457 Universal Indicator from Simex. The SUR-457 is an IP67 wall-mounted indicator with a large 57 mm LED display. The display is avail- able with a multicolour or ultra bright option.The versatility of the measurement inputs and control outputs ensures that this unit is suitable for most industrial applications. Main features: • Multicolour or ultra bright red, green and blue, 57 mm LED display • Water tight IP 67 housing • Displayed values range: -999 to 9999 • Universal input: 0/4-20 mA, 0-10V, 0-150 mV, RTD or TC • Binary outputs: Relay / Optocoupler; ana- logue output: active or passive • Temperature range: -20°C to +50°C • RS-485 / Modbus RTU • Free configuration S-Config software Enquiries: BrandonTopham. Email brandon.topham@retautomation.com Phoenix Contact is also adding further functions to the panel PCs with analogue resistive touch display − a new Intel Atom E3845 Quad Core processor is now available as a high-performance CPU for entry-level applications. A robust 2,5" SSD with 240 GB offers plenty of space for demanding applications. Furthermore, two additional elec- trically isolated CAN interfaces are available as an option. Where space is limited, the Embeddedline PC portfolio now offers the ideal solution in the form of a particularly compact device with 5.7" display. Enquiries: Patrick Rowland.Tel. +27(0)11 801 8200 or email patrickr@phoenixcontact.co.za Windows 10 for panel PCs Phoenix Contact is equipping its panel PCs in the Embed- dedline family with the modern Windows 10 Enterprise operating system. Windows Embedded Standard 7 is available as an alter- native. If applications are not approved for this operating system, the Windows 7 Professional standard operating system can be used.

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