Electricity + Control April 2015

TRANSFORMERS + SUBSTATIONS

ROUND UP

Low smoke zero halogen sleeve Brady has launched a durable and compliant Low Smoke Zero Halogen Sleeve to identify wires and cables and to protect people in closed environments during a fire. “Our Low Smoke Zero Halogen Sleeve passes EU and UK norms for smoke and toxic gas emission and is there- fore useful to identify cables and wires in mass transit passenger vehicles or in public places”, says Mario Van Bever, global product manager materialsWire ID at Brady Corporation. In enclosed spaces, where it is difficult for people to evacuate, smoke and toxicity are often more lethal than the fire itself. “It is difficult for people to evacu- ate quickly in closed environments.To reduce the risk of toxic smoke poisoning during a fire in these spaces, it is necessary to limit the release of smoke with toxic sub- stances. We have created a very durable wire and cable

For part detection in stamping and machining centres

Banner Engineering introduces the Q3X laser contrast sensor.With the ability to detect up to 2 000 events per second, the Q3X provides high-speed, reliable detection of parts, tools, pallets or registration marks with small contrast differences. The Q3X has a small laser spot and is an excellent sensor for reliable part presence, tool-in-place or broken tool detection in stamping and machining centres. Featuring speeds as fast as 250 μs

and a sensing range up to 300 mm, the Q3X is ideal for high-speed packaging and detection applications of small targets, such as registration marks on pack- aging, or verifying placement of black gaskets and O-rings on machined metal parts. “The Q3X was designed for precise detection in harsh environments,” said Dennis Smith, technical marketing manager at Banner Engineering. “The bright laser spot and digital read-out allowmachine builders to quickly set up the sensor for their application.Themetal housing and robust constructionmeans it will survive in their application.” Featuring a unique angled, three-digit display of signal intensity, the Q3X provides high visibility of operating conditions from multiple angles. For an intuitive user setup, the Q3X has two tactile buttons con- veniently located below the display. Designed with robust nickel-plated zinc die cast housing, theQ3Xprovides superior performance, even in environmentswith exposure to cutting fluids and oils. Sensors are also rated to IP67, IP68 and IP69K for enhanced protection to water submergence and high-pressure wash down. Enquiries: RETAutomation Controls.Tel. 011 453 2468. Visit www.retautomation.com

identification sleeve that will offer new options to railwaymanufacturers, and suppliers working with similar condi- tions, to increase passenger safety.” Enquiries: Email emea_request@bradycorp.com

April ‘15 Electricity+Control

51