Electricity + Control August 2016

CONTROL SYSTEMS + AUTOMATION

ROUND UP

SMC Pneumatics South Africa at Electra Mining

Flex power supply units RETAutomation Controls stocks the completeADEL System FLEX range of rail mount Power Supplies. FLEX power supplies are available with 1, 2 and 3-phase input, up to 600W, and with a continuous current rating ranging up to 25 A.They easily supply power to demanding loads such as motors, solenoid valves and lamps.This is due to their ‘Power Boost’ feature which allows them to supply 150% of their continuous current rating for up to three minutes at 60°C. The power supplies are able to operate in ambient temperatures between –25°C and 70°C and feature three modes for output protection – Hiccup Mode, Manual Reset and Continuous Output mode. The high performance offered by the FLEX range results in a significantly reduced footprint when compared to com-

Having officially opened its doors in South Africa earlier this year, worldwide leaders in pneumatics and industrial automa- tion, SMC Pneumatics South Africa will be exhibiting for the first time at Electra Mining 2016. True to its customer-centric culture and innovative nature, having been voted on Forbes Magazine’s most innovative company list for three consecutive years, SMC Pneumatics promises to 'Wow' thanks to wide array of fully-functional demo units and its highly trained staff complement. The demo units showcased at this year’s Electra Mining will once again showcase the brand’s broad range (of over 12 000 basic products) matched to meet infinitely diverse require- ments across various industries. Offering service and training nationwide, machine builders and end-users can now benefit from increased levels of high quality technical support and the availability of customised products. Local production and assemblies of several lines at SMC’s Johannesburg factory will also ensure shorter lead times. “We are proud to be able to showcase our quality range at Electra Mining this year. What really sets us apart is our global culture of listening to, understanding and responding to customers’ needs efficiently,” says SMC Pneumatics South Africa General Manager, Adrian Buddingh. “Our team is ready, equipped, willing and able to help you find the correct solu- tion, and with such a large footprint, there is no problem that we cannot solve.” Enquiries: Email sales@smcpneumatics.co.za

petitors’ power supplies which use conventional technology, saving you space in your control panels. All this at an extremely competitive price. Enquiries: BrandonTopham. RET Automation Controls. Email brandon. topham@retautomation.com

Reasons to use IO link • Offline parameter setting of the sensors prior to installation • Automatic sensor detection online when using the IO-Link app on the AS-i/fieldbus gateway • Easy sensor replacement with automatic parameter setting by the master • Sensor identification included High machine uptime • Avoidance of incorrect handling during operation by deactivating the operating keys on the sensor • Easy transmission of themeasured values without conversion losses; values on the sensor display correspond to the values on themachine display • Highly interference immune – because digital – analogue value transmission in comparison with conventional analogue technology. And this using an unscreened cable without special grounding • Machine diagnostics up to the sensor level functions without disrupt- ing the operation Less wiring saves installation costs • Several analogue signals and switch points can be transmitted using only one standard 3-wire cable. This reduces the number of terminals and makes space in the cable duct • Sensors and actuators, analogue or binary, can be connected via IO-Link ports. This replaces different input/output modules Investment security • IO-Link has been internationally standardised to IEC 61131-9 and is therefore future-proof • The acceptance of all leading

Invitation

Priding itself on an open and engaging environment, SMC would like to invite visitors to join them at their stand throughout Electra Mining. “Whether it’s simply to refuel and have a coffee at our coffee bar or to discuss the infinite possibilities when partnering with us – with our technical team and sales engineers, SMC invites you to join us on our stand.” says SMC Pneumatics South Africa General Manager, Adrian Buddingh.

automation suppliers ensures investment security for OEMs and users. IO-Link is the inter- face to Industry 4.0. Enquiries:Tel: +27 (0) 12 450 0400 or email info.za@ifm.com

SMC Pneumatics’ stand is situated in Hall 6 (Stand E5), Electra Mining.

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