Electricity + Control July 2015

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ROUND UP CONTROL SYSTEMS + AUTOMATION
Reduces communication costs and ensures
reliable monitoring and control
Yokogawa has introduced an enhanced version of the STARDOMnetwork-based control system
which reduces communication costs and ensures highly reliable monitoring and control.These
enhancements meet a variety of needs in upstream oil and gas development and production,
whichYokogawa is targeting based on itsTransformation 2017 mid-term business plan.
STARDOM network-based control systems consist of FCN/FCJ autonomous controllers and
either a VDS or FAST/TOOLSSCADA server. FCN/FCJ controllers are ideal for the monitoring
of oil and gas field installations, pipelines, and other widely distributed facilities that rely on
satellites and other types of communications platforms for the transmission of data. In addi-
tion to eliminating communications delays and achieving high quality communications, the
companies that operate such facilities are seeking to reduce communications costs by limiting
the volume of data that needs to be transmitted. Product features:
• Unsolicited response support
• Expanded support of standards for gas well applications
• Strengthened security measures
. 011 831 6300 or email
Miniature photoelectric sensors – high performance
ifm electronic’s new diffuse reflection sensors provide reliable background suppression,
even in the case of highly reflective backgrounds such as moving machine parts. The clearly
defined consistent light
spot ensures precise
object detection. There
is no scattered light
which could interfere
with other photoelectric
sensors in close vicinity.
For connection the user
can choose between a
potted cable, M12 pigtail
or a M8 metal connector
on the housing.
The O6 range features
a potentiometer for in-
tuitive setting, and the light-on or dark-on mode is selected via a rotary switch. The diffuse
reflection, through-beam and retro-reflective sensors are distinguished by a good price/per-
formance ratio. An extensive range of accessories is available making the sensors ideal for
universal applications.
. 012 450 0370 or email