Electricity and Control August 2022

CONTENTS

INDUSTRY 4.0 + IIOT

Features

INDUSTRY 4.0 + IIoT 4 Connected industries optimise productivity John Browett, CC-Link Partner Association

6 The case for colocation Andrew Cruise, Routed

7 Products + services

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ENERGY MANAGEMENT + THE INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT 10 Inspired to seek hope and plan action Godfrey Marema, Eaton Southern Africa

12 Digitalisation – the gateway to improved grid performance Dwibin Thomas, Schneider Electric

14 Upgrading ESPs to meet new emissions regulations Babcock

15 Products + services

SENSORS + SWITCHES 19 Improved capabilities in infrared line scanners R&C Instrumentation

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21 Products + services

PLANT MAINTENANCE, TEST + MEASUREMENT 24 Moving a production line Comtest: A Fluke maintenance note

26 Don’t mess with diesel John Evans, WearCheck

28 Products + services

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Regulars 1 Comment We need to stem the neglect and take care of our assets 3 Cover article Measurement instrumentation for the mining industry 29 Reskilling, upskilling + training Why become an electrician? 30 Cybersecurity Opt-in biometrics is about security, not surveillance 31 Engineering the future Global trade in hydrogen – most will be used locally 32 Write @ the back Progress in the Just Energy Transition Partnership

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