Electricity and Control July 2021

CONTENTS

INDUSTRY 4.0 + IIOT

Features

CONTROL SYSTEMS + AUTOMATION

4 Flexible I/O marshalling system in process automation Felix Schulte, Phoenix Contact Electronics

6 Products + services

DRIVES, MOTORS + SWITCHGEAR

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9 ‘Climate-smart’ mining – a path to Industry 4.0 Eduardo Aparicio, ABB Southern Africa

11 Products + services

MEASUREMENT + INSTRUMENTATION

14 Optimising comminution processes Vega

16 Choosing the right tool for testing and troubleshooting A Fluke information note, supplied by Comtest

18 Products + services

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SAFETY OF PLANT, EQUIPMENT + PEOPLE

21 Ensuring technical compliance for safety Johan Stols, WearCheck

22 Line fault transparency – enabling safe power-up Pepperl+Fuchs

24 Products + services

Regulars

1 Comment

Safety matters

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3 Cover article 100 years KROHNE – 100 years in the spirit of creativity

28 Reskilling, upskilling + training Skills development – enriching young lives 29 Cybersecurity Understanding Zero Trust security models Combatting evolving cybersecurity threats

30 Engineering the future Sharing Africa’s voice in EU responsible sourcing initiative

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32 Write @ the back Africa’s economic recovery – building a more resilient continent

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