Electricity + Control September 2015

CONTROL SYSTEMS + AUTOMATION

ROUND UP

Management and optimisation of remote assets Schneider Electric , the global specialist in energymanagement and automation, has released StruxureWare SCADA Expert ClearSCADA, an open software platform enabling efficient man- agement and optimisation of remote assets. “We continue to improve on the user experi- ence and provide functionality based on our southern African customers’ needs,” said Quintin McCutcheon, marketing and operations manager: Industry Business at Schneider Electric South Africa. “Template expres- sions save engineers time during implementation, alarm summaries help pinpoint maintenance issues faster, and the seamless integration with a tier-2 historian facilitates data accessibility across the entire enterprise.” These functionalities are part of a software platform that is designed to lower the overall operating costs of remote assets while providing a complete, comprehensive overview of site operations. Other features include: • EnhancedWebX user interface – Process information is available anytime, anywhere through any device with HTML5 cross-browser support for trends, alarm lists, event lists, and queries • Extended integration of telemetry hardware – Enhanced integration with the Realflo software, a flowmeasurement application, now including support for Realflo Liquids 6.91, plus native support for well-known 3 rd Party Flow Computers via a new O&G EFM Driver suite • Increased system security – A substantial increase in security features includes en- hanced user account security, auditing of the system security through a dedicated security event list, and dedicated security logging queries. Safety control and visual interface package Omron Corporation has set another benchmark in the automation industry by launch- ing a new safety and visualisation package containing all the components to provide a programmable and flexible machine safety control solution, with the added benefit of a visual interface that provides detailed diagnostics and user information. According to Victor Marques, general manager at Omron, the package was developed to give custom- ers added value without compromising on quality. The package contains a standalone G9SP safety controller which provides all local safety in- and outputs while controlling the safety application with diagnosis information provided via Serial or Ethernet interface. It also has amemory cassette for easy duplication of configuration and unique programming software to support easy design, verification, standardisation and reusage of the programme.The next element is the S8VK-G power supply, offering a wide product range (from 15W up to 480W), in a very compact size. It is 13% smaller than comparable power supplies and the smallest on the market of its type and has a wide operating temperature range (-40 to +70ºC) to guarantee operation stability. It has a double set of dc output terminals (three for the negative) to provide easy wiring, a 90% efficiency to reduce energy consumption, a 120% power boost func- tionality and improved DIN-rail mounting clip to provide better vibration resistance and allow for easy installation The third component is a 7-inch wide colourTFT LCD touch screen which offers maxi- mum screen size in the most compact format. Enquiries: Michelle le Roux.Tel. 011 5792600 or email michelle.le.roux@eu.omron.com Enquiries: Ntombi Mhangwani.Tel. 011 254 6400 or email ntombi.mhangwani@schneider-electric.com

Western Cape stockholder of automation and drives products After having been a Siemens Partner for many years, H B Systems is gearing towards direct sales of Siemens’ Automation and Drives products.These products are now kept in stock in addition to those used for systems and components manufactured at the HB premises in Somerset West. First on the list is the new range of entry-level Variable Speed Drives, the SINAMICS V20 Basic Performance inverter range as a simple and cost-effective drive solution. The V20 Inverter sets itself apart as a result of its quick commissioning times, ease of operation, robustness and cost-efficiency. With five frame sizes, it covers a power range extending from 0,12 kW up to 30 kW. SINAMICS V20 has a compact design, and can be individually adapted to the particular application or user requirements using various options (for example, an external BOP, connect- ing cable, filter, braking resistors, shielding, etc). The compact and rugged devices are tai- lored for operating pumps, fans, compressors and conveyor belts as well as for basic drive applications in the process and manufacturing industries. Engineering, commissioning and operating costs must be kept as low as possible.You have precisely the right answer with the SINAMICS V20.To increase energy efficiency, the inverter is equipped with a control technique to achieve optimum energy efficiency through automatic flux reduction. It can also display the actual energy consumption and has additional, in- tegrated energy-saving functions. This allows energy consumption to be slashed drastically. With its teamof well-versed technicians HB Sys- tems is positioned to provide expert affordable customer support and assistance. Enquiries:Visit www.hbsystems-electrical.com

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