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Robust and precise inclination sensors with IO-Link
The 2-axis inclination sensors are designed for high measurement accuracies over the whole
angular range up to 360°. All functions can be configured via IO-Link.
Thanks to an active temperature compensation and high protection rating they operate
reliably even at extreme ambient temperatures and rough environments.
Available from ifm electronic ZA, the robust sensor simplifies visualisation of operating and
switching sates by clearly visible LEDs. Alternatively, JN2200 can also be used for 3-axis vibra-
tionmonitoring. Up to three axes can be included into the calculation of the characteristic value.
Typical applications are the detection of structural vibration or tower vibration to ISO 4866,
or machine monitoring to ISO 10816.
Enquiries: Alwyn Skelton.Tel. +27 (0) 12 450 0400 or email
Safety-related minimum-speed monitoring
Available from ifm electronic ZA, the speed
monitor DU110S has been developed for
safety-related minimum-speed monitor-
ing required, for example, for slip or V-belt
monitoring. An application example is the
industrial thermo processing equipment
according to EN 746-2. In this case, safety-
related monitoring of the air exchange is
required. To do so, monitoring is done via
the rotational speed monitoring of the fans.
The speed monitor is certified to EN 62061/
SIL 3 and EN ISO 13849-1 cat, 4 / PL e even
though non-safety related sensors are used
as pulse pick-ups. Besides the 2-pole safety
relay, transistor outputs can also be used as
outputs for the status and error indication.
Automatic or manual reset of underspeed is
possible and can be set via wire links.
The safety speed monitor operates at ex-
treme ambient temperatures down to -40°C.
Enquiries: Alwyn Skelton.Tel. +27 (0) 12 450
0400 or email
Extend the life of switch hardware
ProLabs has introduced a 10GBASE-T SFP+
transceiver, which will allow data centre and
network managers the ability to extend the
life of their cabling infrastructure with a sim-
ple cost effective upgrade. “We are seeing
a growing demand for copper transceivers
throughout Africa, and Networks Unlimited
will distribute the 10GBase copper trans-
ceivers by ProLabs on the continent,” says
Anton Jacobsz, managing director at South
Africa's leading value-added distributor,
Networks Unlimited. The advantages of
using 10G copper cabling include:
• Extension of the life of any switch hard-
ware, without having to change existing
infrastructure
• Simple cost effective upgrades
• Ease of use
The 10GBASE-T SFP+ transceiver pushes
the limits of copper based technology,
providing 10 gigabits of data transfer over
distances of 30 metres or less and replaces
the need for direct attach cables that have
limitations up to 10 metres.
Enquiries: Morné Delport.
Tel. +27 (0) 11 202 8400
or email
New positioner ‘eco’ series
Gebr. Müller Apparatebau GmbH & Co. KG, or GEMÜ for short, has
added an ‘eco’ series to its range – more specifically, an eco version
of its GEMÜ 1436 cPos positioners.
The GEMÜ 1436 cPos positioner has been successfully used for
many years for a wide variety of applications.The various configura-
tion options offer users a high level of flexibility.The positioner can
also be adapted for use with third-party actuators. The SpeedAP
function can be used to make initialisation and commissioning
easier, whatever the valve type.
The new GEMÜ 1436 cPos eco series offers customers the same
highly reliable technology as the standard series.
By reducing the scope of its performance as well as its range
of functions, GEMÜ has been able to significantly pare down the
power electronics, resulting in an impressive price reduction of
over 30%.
The ‘eco’ series was developed in response to the requirements
of customers who have no need for the full range of functions and
adjustment facilities.
Enquiries: Email
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