Sparks Electrical News October 2018

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COMBINING MINING EXPERTISE WITH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES P articipating in the biggest Mining and Industrial tradeshow in Africa, Siemens presented its Digital Mining solutions at Electra Mining 2018. As a leading provider of efficient, sustainable and class leading equipment to mining companies in Africa, the company real time, to enable fast decisions based on facts and figures. • The TIA Portal Cloud Connector – A communication tunnel which enables central management of engineering software. • Design thinking and product technology workshops.

we can create an entire virtual reality version of your plant, it provides a platform to simulate tasks before carrying them out in the real world. It is ideal for simulating maintenance tasks and training,” he added. “With our integrated approach, solutions for the digitalisation of plants and processes, and profound industry expertise, we can help improve overall plant performance,” noted Ralf Leinen, Vice President for Siemens Digital Factory and Process Industries and Drives. This includes connecting the virtual world with the real world, addressing core elements such as plant life cycle management, plant design and engineering, process simulation and digital twins, virtual commissioning, automation and operations, maintenance and services, and finally closing the loop by feeding data analytics back into the plant model.

• Mindsphere – Siemens’ cloud-based, open IoT operating system that connects products, plants, systems, and machines, enabling customers to harness the wealth of data generated by the Internet of Things (IoT) with advanced analytics. Gerhard Hattingh, Siemens Digital Strategy Director took Sparks Electrical News through the stand and explained how technologies are available today to help mining companies increase digitalisation and, at the same time, tackle the woes plaguing the industry. “These technologies allow you to manage the entire lifecycle of a plant, as all of the disciplines come together in a single digital environment. On the VR side, where

offers solutions tailored to the region’s needs. Some of the highlights at the booth included:

• Process Automation – Visitors could discover how engineering and plant management software COMOS enables the complete plan- ning of all major disciplines of a plant. • Virtual Reality – A COMOS Walkinside where complete plant data can be visualised in 3D, offering the possibility of a virtual tour through the plant. • Information on how the Operations Intelligence Software XHQ col- lects and aggregates all relevant plant, process and business data in

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NEW PROFESSIONAL MULTIFUNCTION MULTIMETER FROM HELLERMANNTYTON N ot just a multimeter, the new Jupiter from HellermannTyton, which became available at the beginning of October, is the only multimeter capable of testing electrical installation safety. It compares each measurement with the limits provided by the SANS10142 guidelines, and provides a clear OK/NOT OK result. In a portable, rugged and compact package, it features functions previously only available in high-end instruments, and allows a wide range of external transducers to measure AC TRMS, DC, AC+DC, and inrush current. Features include: • TRMS • AC/DC voltage up to 690V with LoZ input • Frequency • One-lead phase sequence detection • PSCC and Loop Impedance calculation • Dynamic inrush currents of motors. • Tripping time and current of RCD/ELCBs up to 300 mA • THD% calculation up to 25th Harmonic • Earth Ground resistance L-N, L-L, L-E • Low impedance voltage input to eliminate ghost voltage readings • 6000 counts • Backlit display • A host of optional accessories • Comes standard with calibration certificate • Measurement Category IV 600 • Two year warranty “We have received very positive feedback from customers about the Jupiter,” says Marius Kempenaars, Technical Specialist: Tools and Instruments at HellermannTyton, who has been introducing the multimeter to customers prior to its official launch. “Essentially it is a mini compliance tester, which comes with four of the six compulsory testers, namely earth leakage, loop, voltage and phase rotation testing.” “For any electrician, a multimeter is essential in day-to-day work,” says Ryan Burger, Divisional Product Manager: Tools & Instruments at HellermannTyton. “The Jupiter allows electricians to complete their work quicker, safer and with less tools on site. The multimeter also includes a quick- release battery compartment and two test lead holders on the back for easy two-hand testing.” Kempenaars notes that in the future he sees smart multifunction multimeters coming standard with no selection dial – eliminating user errors – and incorporating Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for quick data transfers. The Jupiter is the precursor to a range of new products, notably the Mercury (due for release in January 2019) and the Neptune. The Jupiter is on promotion from 1 October to 30 November 2018 for R6524.64 (list price: R9570), including a limited number of free 400A clamps worth R3700. • Autorange of AC/DC signals • Automatic polarity indication

Enquiries: www.hellermanntyton.co.za

SPARKS ELECTRICAL NEWS

OCTOBER 2018