Tag Archives: Safety

#SPS11: Cybersecurity, certification, safety & other highlights from Wind River

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

Wind River made several exciting announcements at this year’s faire. On day one of the event, they announced a strategic partnership with ISaGRAF, headquartered in Canada and part of the Rockwell Automation Company, a global leading automation software partner. Together, Wind … Continue reading →

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#EMreu11: Emerson CHARMS intrinsically safely!

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

Electronic Marshalling technology now available for cost-saving, flexible automation in hazardous locations Building on its innovative Electronic Marshalling and single-channel characterisation module (CHARM) technology, Emerson Process Management announced its latest offering, intrinsically safe (IS) CHARMs. Electronic Marshalling with CHARMs is … Continue reading →

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#Opsmanage Winners announced

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

Contest recognises Asset, Control, People and Environment & Safety Excellence The winners of the annual Invensys Operations Management OPEN competition. Contestants were nominated for their innovative use of Invensys products and solutions to generate significant business results in four categories … Continue reading →

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#ISAutowk Weidmuller’s surge protection family

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

Weidmuller are displaying a new DIN-rail mountable surge protection family, the SPD Series, with local and remote self-monitoring. The range includes seven SPD models, with accessories, for low voltage distribution and protection of industrial control systems, equipment, assemblies and devices. … Continue reading →

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#ISAutowk Track to examine Stuxnet and other safety & security issues

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

The Safety and Security Track at ISA Automation Week 2011 have been announced. The annual conference is scheduled for   17-20 October 2011 in Mobile (AL US). The Safety and Security Track offers sessions on issues that have affected many … Continue reading →

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#Hannover Safe shutdown of motors up to SIL 3/PL e in process automation

Posted on March 4, 2011 by

Two new fail-safe digital modules from the Siemens Industry Automation Division are implemented with the motor management system Simocode pro for safe shutdown of motors in process automation. The modules DM-F Profisafe and DM-F Local fulfill the requirements of the … Continue reading →

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#Hannover Enhancing the safety of industrial networks through integrated security function

Posted on March 4, 2011 by

New components with integrated security functions from the Siemens Division Industry Automation allow companies to enhance the safety of their networks in process automation and production automation. The new versions of the Simatic NET CP 341-1 Advanced and Simatic NET … Continue reading →

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#ARCorlando Intrinsic safety without power limits

Posted on February 9, 2011 by

New DART System from Pepperl+Fuchs enables process users to take full advantage of the benefits of fieldbus technology in intrinsic safety environments Pepperl+Fuchs introduced the Dynamic Arc Recognition and Termination System (DART). DART is a dynamic power supply and control … Continue reading →

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#ARCorlando Improved safety, security and asset utilisation

Posted on February 9, 2011 by

Apprion, the leader in industrial wireless application networks announced the release of the ION Location Application, IONite™ Personnel Tag and IONite™ Asset Tag. ION Location enables a suite of applications to address security, safety and environmental regulations and improve overall … Continue reading →

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#SPS Machine safety in harsh conditions

Posted on December 9, 2010 by

TwinSAFE, machine safety simplified in harsh industrial environments The TwinSAFE open safety technology is now available to the IP 67 world with the new EP1908 EtherCAT Box. The EtherCAT Box has eight 24V DC inputs and enables the acquisition of … Continue reading →

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