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Management and optimisation of remote assets
Schneider Electric, the global
specialist in energymanagement
and automation, has released
StruxureWare SCADA Expert
ClearSCADA, an open software
platform enabling efficient man-
agement and optimisation of
remote assets. “We continue
to improve on the user experi-
ence and provide functionality
based on our southern African
customers’ needs,” said Quintin
McCutcheon, marketing and
operations manager: Industry
Business at Schneider Electric
South Africa. “Template expres-
sions save engineers time during
implementation, alarm summaries help pinpoint maintenance issues faster, and the
seamless integration with a tier-2 historian facilitates data accessibility across the entire
enterprise.” These functionalities are part of a software platform that is designed to lower
the overall operating costs of remote assets while providing a complete, comprehensive
overview of site operations. Other features include:
• EnhancedWebX user interface – Process information is available anytime, anywhere
through any device with HTML5 cross-browser support for trends, alarm lists, event
lists, and queries
• Extended integration of telemetry hardware – Enhanced integration with the
Realflo software, a flowmeasurement application, now including support for Realflo
Liquids 6.91, plus native support for well-known 3rd Party Flow Computers via a new
O&G EFM Driver suite
• Increased system security – A substantial increase in security features includes en-
hanced user account security, auditing of the system security through a dedicated
security event list, and dedicated security logging queries.
Enquiries: Ntombi Mhangwani.Tel. 011 254 6400 or
email
Safety control and visual interface package
Omron Corporation has set another benchmark in the automation industry by launch-
ing a new safety and visualisation package containing all the components to provide a
programmable and flexible machine safety control solution, with the added benefit of
a visual interface that provides detailed diagnostics and user information. According to
Victor Marques, general manager at Omron, the package was developed to give custom-
ers added value without compromising on quality.
The package contains a standalone G9SP safety controller which provides all local
safety in- and outputs while controlling the safety application with diagnosis information
provided via Serial or Ethernet interface. It also has amemory cassette for easy duplication
of configuration and unique programming software to support easy design, verification,
standardisation and reusage of the programme.The next element is the S8VK-G power
supply, offering a wide product range (from 15W up to 480W), in a very compact size.
It is 13% smaller than comparable power supplies and the smallest on the market of its
type and has a wide operating temperature range (-40 to +70ºC) to guarantee operation
stability. It has a double set of dc output terminals (three for the negative) to provide
easy wiring, a 90% efficiency to reduce energy consumption, a 120% power boost func-
tionality and improved DIN-rail mounting clip to provide better vibration resistance and
allow for easy installation
The third component is a 7-inch wide colourTFT LCD touch screen which offers maxi-
mum screen size in the most compact format.
Enquiries: Michelle le Roux.Tel. 011 5792600 or email
Western Cape stockholder
of automation and drives
products
After having been a Siemens Partner for many
years, H B Systems is gearing towards direct
sales of Siemens’ Automation and Drives
products.These products are now kept in stock
in addition to those used for systems and
components manufactured at the HB premises
in Somerset West. First on the list is the new
range of entry-level Variable Speed Drives,
the SINAMICS V20 Basic Performance inverter
range as a simple and cost-effective drive
solution. The V20 Inverter sets itself apart as a
result of its quick commissioning times, ease
of operation, robustness and cost-efficiency.
With five frame sizes, it covers a power range
extending from 0,12 kW up to 30 kW.
SINAMICS V20 has a compact design, and
can be individually adapted to the particular
application or user requirements using various
options (for example, an external BOP, connect-
ing cable, filter, braking resistors, shielding,
etc). The compact and rugged devices are tai-
lored for operating pumps, fans, compressors
and conveyor belts as well as for basic drive
applications in the process and manufacturing
industries.
Engineering, commissioning and operating
costs must be kept as low as possible.You have
precisely the right answer with the SINAMICS
increase energy efficiency, the inverter
is equipped with a control technique to achieve
optimum energy efficiency through automatic
flux reduction. It can also display the actual
energy consumption and has additional, in-
tegrated energy-saving functions. This allows
energy consumption to be slashed drastically.
With its teamof well-versed technicians HB Sys-
tems is positioned to provide expert affordable
customer support and assistance.
Enquiries:Visit
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