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Watlow®, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of complete thermal systems, recently introduced its new 1/32 DIN PM LEGACY™ controllers, which are the first 1/32 DIN controllers on the market to incorporate Bluetooth® wireless technology. Bluetooth® is used to enable EZ-LINK™, Watlow’s mobile app for setting up, monitoring and adjusting PM PLUS™ and PM LEGACY controllers.

Watlow’s PM LEGACY SERIES panel-mount controllers are industry-leading PID controllers that offer optimal performance utilizing simple control and menu functionality without complex features. They are ideally suited for basic applications and usage levels.

PM LEGACY controllers include one universal input and an option for up to two outputs. These controllers can be ordered as PID process controllers or as dedicated over and under-temperature limit controllers. The LEGACY SERIES controllers feature a SMOOTH-TOUCH™ keypad eliminating contamination points on the front of the controller and creating a better seal on the front panel as well as a function key for simple, one-touch operating of user-defined, repetitive activities. PM LEGACY controllers are backward compatible with EZ-ZONE® PM controllers.

“There was a need in the market for a simple controller for basic applications, so we developed the LEGACY SERIES to fulfill that void,” said Andy Borkowski, product manager. “Our customers don’t always want the most powerful, high-end controller. Some applications require basic control and this product line is made for those situations. Earlier this year we introduced the 1/16 DIN and now we can offer the 1/32 DIN as well, which is the first of this size in the industry to incorporate Bluetooth® technology.”

For more information, visit www.watlow.com.

Temperature Relays TR660IP monitor up to 6 sensors for up to 7 limits. Different sensors can be connected at the same time, e.g. Pt 100 (RTD) and PTC thermistors. Typical applications are monitoring of motors, generators, or transformers. Another application is the use as a two or more step controller with additional monitoring of over- or under temperature or monitoring of differences in temperatures of 2 sensors.

The TR660IP can be bought with 2 analogue outputs to eliminate the need for a temperature transducer on the circuit or with RS485 for communication to a management system. The TR660IP comes as standard with ethernet connectivity.

Pre-set programs allow easy setting e.g. monitoring of transformers with/without monitoring of temperature of core or with/without controlling a ventilator.

Operation can be made at the device or with a standard browser via Ethernet.

• 6 inputs for sensors Pt 100, Pt 1000 and PTC, mixed sensors possible
• 7 alarms / relay outputs
• alarm 2 of x = alarm only when limit is exceeded in min. 2 sensors
• monitoring of difference of temperatures
• monitoring of rate of change of temperature
• logging of temperatures and history
• pre-set programs for protection of motors, transformers and more
• interface ethernet TCP/IP, values available via MODbus TCP
• programming with browser via TCP/IP or with joystick at device
• coloured LED display for clear display of temperatures and states of alarms
• universal power supply AC/DC 24-270 V

ZIEHL supplies further devices for 1 to 12 temperature sensors with up to 12 output relays as well as a range of electrical measuring and protection devices. For further information please visit our website www.tvri.co.uk or contact us on sales@tvri.co.uk tel: +44(0) 1206 575755

TVR Instruments Limited 143 Butt Road Colchester CO3 3DP www.tvri.co.uk email: sales@tvri.co.uk Tel +44 (0) 1206 575755

Status have released their SEM320X/55 universal input high performance field temperature transmitter that is HART 5,6,7 compatible,  universal temperature transmitter with display. It accepts RTD, Thermocouple, Potentiometer or millivolt input signals and converts them to the industry standard (4 to 20) mA transmission signal. Alternatively, HART multidrop mode can be selected.

Housed in its own bespoke connection head and Exia or ExD approved,  it is programmed using a communication lead (USB Config) together with our free configuration USB Speedlink software, (In the safe area). Save the configuration to your Computer – ensures fast and accurate records and commissioning first time every time. Of course, the product can also be programmed via a HART modem device and standard HART features can also be programmed using HART communication.

The HART field temperature transmitter has a rotational five-digit display for the process value and a 5-digit display for messaging, in addition to a bar graph for % of mA output.

It is used together with our temperature probes. These can be manufactured to your specification.

SENSOR-REFERENCING

The SEM320 sensor-referencing, via the Windows based USB Speedlink software, allows for close matching to a known reference sensor, eliminating possible sensor errors.

USER-CALIBRATION

In addition to sensor-referencing, current output trimming is possible via the USB and HART commands.

CUSTOM LINEARISATION

The SEM320 can be programmed with a custom linearisation to suit non-standard sensors, or sensors with unusual or unique characteristics. Consult the sales office for details.

SENSOR BURN-OUT DETECTION

If a sensor wire is broken or becomes disconnected, the SEM320 output will automatically go to its user-defined level (upscale or downscale) or pre-set value.

OUTPUT CURRENT PRESET

For ease of system calibration and commissioning, the output can be set to a pre-defined level anywhere within the (4 to 20) mA range.

This top selling Status transmitter has an extensive list of benefits and like many other Status products

• HART 5, 6 and 7 compatible
• Universal input, dual channel
• ATEX & IEC Ex version
• Dual inputs and maths functions (a-b), (a+b) highest, lowest channel, sensor redundancy
• Port for configuration
• Custom sensor ranges
• Process value, text and bar-graph displays
• (4 to 20) ma or hart multidrop output

Designed and manufactured in the UK, the SEM320 remains on a short lead time and with a 39-year reputation for quality and innovation on our products, our transmitters are backed with a 10-year warranty. As is usual with Status products, we offer a very competitive price in comparison to many competitors and it’s been fully designed and manufactured in the UK

Just click on the datasheet icon for more detailed information. Alternatively; if you would like to discuss your application with one of our Engineers, please call us on 01684 296 818 or mail us at sales@status.co.uk or visit us at https://www.status.co.uk

Co-developed with OFUI NeoFlow pressure regulating valve (PRV) allows water utilities to easily implement pressure management technology and benefit from a renewed water network, a solution to avoid non-revenue water. The compact polymer valve is nine times lighter in weight and uses 40% less installation time than a standard metal PRV. The axial flow technology makes NeoFlow more accurate in operation.

The NeoFlow PRV with its pressure management technology is targeted towards existing and future water utility networks helping them reduce excess consumption, existing leakage and unnecessary mechanical stress. As a polymer PRV, NeoFlow offers numerous advantages over traditional metal valves, such as a long, stable, corrosion-free life and low maintenance requirements.

“NeoFlow provides water utilities an easy entry into balanced pressure management and automated actuation, leading to a more sustainable distribution network,” says Olivier Narbey, senior business development manager for water networks at GF Piping Systems. “Designed using only three primary components (without an actuator stem and diaphragm) and a single moving part, the polymer NeoFlow PRV significantly reduces maintenance costs, raises reliability, and simplifies the life of operators and installers of water networks.” Additionally, GF Piping Systems can design and pre-assemble an installation kit that will save up to 40% of installation costs when upgrading an existing site or creating a new PRV chamber.

NeoFlow’s axial flow design allows a highly accurate and stable flow (down to 0) even at a small operating differential. The NeoFlow PRV has been successfully used by IRETI allowing pressure control with 1% to 100% opening of the valve, delivering extreme precision and stability, says the IRETI’s Water Leakage Manager. IRETI manages the integrated water service, through various companies operating in Northern Italy, for a total of approximately 2.7 million inhabitants. A 25% pressure reduction in networks leads to up to 75% less pipe burst frequencies. The higher flow precision also enables pressure management in low-pressure systems.

Learn more about NeoFlow by visiting www.gfps.com/neoflow

Sensor Technology has extended its new range of non-contact torque sensors up to 13,000Nm. When the range was launched in late 2020, the largest unit was 500Nm.

“We have been very encouraged by the interesting in the new sensors,” says Sales Manager, Mark Ingham. “The launch plan was originally to start with the commodity sizes and gradually introduce the larger sensors, but interest has been such that we need to meet demand almost immediately.”

Sensor Technology has specialised in wireless torque sensing for many years, mainly offering a solution based on detecting surface acoustic waves. It’s new sensors, designated the SGR510/520 series, however use a full four element strain gauge bridge design.

“The new sensors have the advantage that they can accurately measure and record sudden spikes in torque load,” explains Mark. “In the past this data was generally not required by plant and machinery operators, but with the growth in automated continuous monitoring it is becoming more and more important. Any torque spike could have an immediate effect on operations, while a series of them may indicate the beginnings of a problem.”

The new design also compensates for any extraneous forces, such as bending moments, inadvertently applied to the sensor, improves sensitivity and has a wide temperature tolerance. Again, these are all attributes that have become increasingly desirable in recent years as there is an increasing need for sophisticated modelling of operational performance.

In use, the four strain gauges are glued onto the low hysteresis high performance nickel chromium steel shaft that is to be monitored in a square formation set at 45deg to the axis of rotation. When torque is applied to the shaft two gauges are stretched into tension and two go into compression, the difference between the tension and compression values being proportional to the torque in the shaft.

An ultra-miniature microcontroller, mounted on a rotor and powered by an inductive coil, measures the differential values in each strain gauge and transmits them back to the stator digitally, via the same coil. State of the art strain gauge signal conditioning techniques are then used to convert raw live data into precise torque value measurements. This set up provides a high bandwidth, high over range and overload tolerances.

The TorqSense SGR510/520 offers several significant advantages over conventional torque sensors. It eliminates the sort of noise pickup and signal corruption associated with slip ring and other analogue methods of transferring torque data from rotor to stator. The over range capacity means true overrange values are captured rather than ‘maxing-out’ at the technology’s upper limit, while the 400% mechanical overload limit is unlikely to be breached in the vast majority of applications.

Mark explains further: “External noise pickup into the wiring is virtually eliminated due to the short distance between the strain gauges and the rotor’s measuring circuits. Further, multipoint calibration reduces any linearity errors within the sensor. Measurement of shaft temperature allows for full temperature correction for changes in modulus of the shaft over the full temperature range of -20 to +50 deg C”

“For ease of use there is a built-in test function,” says Mark, who summarises the new TorqSense SGR510/520 with: “Most torque sensors require the use of slip rings to transfer torque readings from the rotating shaft to the static readout. These are noisy in use, slow and fiddly to set up and, as wearing parts, are not always reliable.

The range extension means the SGR series is available in sizes from 1Nm to   13000Nm. All units are accurate to +/-0.1% and resolution to +/-0.01% of the transducer’s full scale

Other features include an optional adjustable moving average filter, power supply range from 12VDC to 32VDC, user configurable analogue output voltages, a choice of RS232 communications, USB interface, CAN bus interface, external Ethernet gateway, TorqView software and LabView virtual instruments.

The new SGR510/520 series will be suitable for many applications for testing motors or driven loads in many industries including Defence, aerospace, and Automotive.  Quality Assurance depts in gearbox, pump, motor, and bottle capping machinery manufacturers will find the ease of use appealing, and Technical Departments of Universities and Research Institutes will find the versatility of the available customer selectable options will help with precise measurements.

Another area of increasing applications is in mixing and extruding where viscosity and consistency measurement during processes is becoming increasing important

A full suite of products to allow complete accuracy

The accurate and correct measurement, control and protection of the AC and DC power systems within an installation is critical. The AC is the workhorse of the power distribution network whilst the DC is the backup that secures the communication and recording.

TVR Instruments, an experienced and knowledgeable distributor of electronic components for the measurement, protection and controls of AC and DC power networks, focuses on both the networks to assist in supporting their resilience.

The team concentrates on the delivery of components for measuring, power and protection applications, predominantly in the LVD distribution and panel building sectors. Its full suite of products includes multifunction meters, current transformers, voltage transformers, shunts, transducers, energy meters (MID), ELR, protection relays, battery chargers, power supplies, DC UPS, remote monitoring and ventilation control systems. The protection devices available for purchase specifically cover loss of mains G99/G98, temperature, frequency and phase sequence (to name a few core examples).

CUSTOMER FOCUSED

TVR Instruments will work hard to propose the most appro priate equipment for the job in hand and ensure continued reassurance with their first-rate level of service. Their European suppliers are also backed up by industry recognised accreditation, as all products are made under ISO9001 quality certified factories in accordance with the relevant CE marking directives (EMC and LVD).

‘We are a service provider with a customer focused ethos,’ Tony Robinson, owner of TVR Instruments, commented. ‘Our strategy revolves around delivering the best customer service as possible, offering suitable units for control and display from our extensive product range. We remain focused on clients’ specific requirements whilst taking the time to understand their situation, providing a solution for the individual application.

‘All our suppliers work rigorously to remain compliant with all of the necessary industry standards and up to date regulations. With our high-quality products, we can provide short lead times and close application support. The closeness of the production facilities allows for direct real time support and application development.’

PRODUCT LINES

The product portfolio is made up of reputable European based manufacturers and Emko Elektronik in Turkey from whom we source and supply a range of genset controller and process control instruments. TVR Instruments is the UK and Ireland agent for Frer s.r.l of Italy for all switchboard measuring components and a stockist of Adel Systems battery chargers and power supplies. It is also a stockist of Ziehl Industrie-elektronik GmbH for mains, temperature and transformer protection relays

Amongst the new product lines TVR is offering is the Frer QUBO96 range of Panel or DIN Rail mounting Multifunction meters with options for inbuilt communications for remote monitoring, Ethernet with onboard memory and Digital Earth Leakage Relays to meet the requirements of Types A, A-F and Type B earth leakage protection applications with earth leakage relay compliant to IEC60947-2 or EN62423:2013  and the XTDB022006 6mA dc Residual Direct Current Monitoring Module according to IEC62955 for Electric Vehicle charging.

For remote monitoring and logging off energy consumption at up to 2000 monitored points is the Frerlogger software package. The Frerlogger package is a package installed and controlled inside the firewall of the facility. There is no need for remote access or for cloud storage. This offers an additional level of security and reduced cost for the owner. Updates are free and provided to the owner direct from Frer. Frer manufacture a range of energy meters with a simple compatibility to Frerlogger via Ethernet, MODbus or USB interfaces

From Adel System TVR market their range of European manufactured Power Supplies, Battery Chargers and All-in-One DC UPS for use on 12, 24 or 48V DC systems up to 35A output.

The CBI DC UPS combine the functions of a Power Supply, a Back Up Module and of a Battery Charger in one unit. They use switching technology with microcontrollers and optimise the supply to the DC load either when the AC mains is present or when the battery backup is in operation. The CBI units do not allow for deep discharge of the batteries.  The CBI units switch from the mains to the battery in the event of a mains failure without any interruption, maintaining power security when it is most needed.

The Flex series of power supplies are greater than 90% efficient and are rated at 40, 50 and 60 deg C so you plan your DC load requirements with accuracy against temperature. There is a decoupling module available for redundancy application for up to 25A load.

With experience providing instrumentation across both Europe and the Middle East, TVR Instruments is well-versed in the source and supply of competitively priced products for use within the switchboard and control panel market. For more information please contact us on 01206 5575755 sales@tvri.co.uk or visit our website  www.tvri.co.uk

A large-scale manufacturer of resin sand mixers, facing concerns over the efficiency and environmental impact of its equipment, turned to global dosing pump specialist SEKO for a multi-purpose solution.

Within the foundry industry, resin-coated sand has for many years been a popular material for iron casting moulds as it is easily compacted and provides a smooth, consistent and defect-free surface to the finished product. Resin sand is considered among the best moulding sands for the casting of steel, cast iron and non-ferrous metals, including automotive parts such as pumps, motors and engine blocks.

Resin moulding sand is produced by dosing one or more binder chemicals – including furan resin – into crude sand before mixing and pouring the material into casts to harden, ready for the product pattern to be imprinted.

benzene, toluene,

and xylenes

benzene, toluene,

and xylenes

A major drawback of this process is that when furan resin is thermally decomposed during metal casting, air pollutants such as benzene, toluene and xylenes are produced which, if not closely controlled, can have a significant effect on the environment along with the health of workers and local residents.

For one sand mixer manufacturer, this was unacceptable, and they decided to make fundamental changes to their systems in order to improve operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

Looking to reduce the polluting impact of its sand mixers without compromising their performance, the operator approached world-leading chemical dosing pump specialist SEKO to deliver a solution.

SEKO’s technical team carried out a comprehensive assessment of the client’s system and discovered that the existing process dosed furan resin and benzenesulfonic acid into the crude sand via a gear pump which, while providing high output, was considerably lacking in accuracy.

This inevitably caused excessive chemical dosing which, as well as causing costly wastage, exacerbated the emission of polluting gases. In addition, the existing equipment was noisy, caused large flow and pressure pulsations and had a high maintenance requirement.

Taking into account the client’s specific process requirements along with the nature of the additives being pumped, the SEKO technical team recommended the Spring MS1 mechanical diaphragm dosing pump for an accurate, reliable and cost-effective alternative to gear pumps.

The Spring MS1’s analogue-controlled dosing accuracy meant that the binders could be metered in proportion to the volume of crude sand, resulting in a consistent mix while minimising chemical wastage. Meanwhile, the pump’s high-grade PTFE diaphragms and PVC/PVDF head – known for their superior chemical compatibility – were considered ideal for handling the aggressive benzenesulfonic acid and helping to ensure the pump’s reliable, long-life performance.

The Spring MS1, with its zero-leakage profile and impressive low failure rate, is proven to be capable of continuous dosing. This is in part due to an intelligent ball valve design which allows the component to be easily removed for cleaning without the need for regular shutdown maintenance – minimizing the client’s running costs.

The flexible Spring MS1 was also an appealing choice due to its capacity for receiving ancillary products, including variable-frequency motors and pulse dampers to further enhance chemical dosing consistency. Meanwhile, the pump’s back pressure valve ensures accurate dosing even in the event of a change in water pressure within the pipeline.

As well as an improvement in the overall dosing performance of the resin sand mixer, the client has seen a significant reduction in the emission of pollutants, allowing them to protect workers and neighbours while reassuring existing and prospective customers that their product is environmentally responsible.

Another example of a SEKO solution helping customers achieve long-term, cost-effective improvements in their daily operations.

Spring MS1 series

Mechanical diaphragm metering pump with spring reset mechanism and aluminium housing.

Features

• Flow rates: 5.5-1,200 l / h
• Maximum pressure: 10 bar
• Diaphragm diameter: 64-165 mm
• Motor: Standard power 0.18-0.25-0.37-0.55 kW (IP55)

Thin films can be used to modify the optical characteristics of a surface, its electrical conductivity, its hardness or lubricity, its corrosion resistance, and its chemical inertness. It is important to understand how these properties are affected by temperature. Some materials even go through a phase transition at specific temperatures that greatly alters their optical properties. J.A. Woollam’s range of instruments provide accurate thin-film characterisation, which can be further enhanced by studying the material’s temperature dependence.

The knowledge of J.A. Woollam’s dedicated scientists and engineers has been combined with Linkam’s expertise in temperature-controlled stages to form a close partnership. By adapting its market-leading heat stages for J.A. Woollam’s custom ellipsometry instruments, the partnership provides thin-film researchers with tailor-made, temperature-controlled ellipsometers for a broad set of applications.

Read the case study https://qd-uki.co.uk/linkam-case-study-breaking-new-ground-in-thin-film-research-with-temperature-controlled-ellipsometry/

Quantum Design represent J A Woollam in the UK and Ireland.  Find out more at https://qd-uki.co.uk/ellipsometers/

17th November at the National Conference Centre.

This free-to-attend seminar organised by PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI UK) addresses the key practical issues arising from the use of digital communications technologies in automated manufacturing and process industry applications, with particular attention being paid to Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

Covering key application areas such as control systems and energy management, pulp & paper, chemical, utilities, pharmaceutical, packaging and printing, mechanical handling and logistics, robotics, automotive engineering, electrical and electronics assembly, it focuses on the practical aspects of using PROFINET, PROFIBUS, and IO-Link, from system design and safety & security considerations through to fault-finding and maintenance.

Live Demonstrations

Supported by an exhibition with demonstrations of actual tools used in configuration and maintenance, the seminar will be of great value to Designers, Production/System Engineers, Instrument Technicians/Engineers and C&I Engineers involved in the design, operation and maintenance of modern automated factories and process plant.

Abstracts

Introduction to PI Group and its technologies

An overview of PROFIBUS & PROFINET International and the group’s supported technologies, its protocol basics and their significance in the global automation market.

Network gateway technology

A vendor-independent overview of how to connect PROFINET networks to existing fieldbuses and expose the data to IOT technologies using OPC-UA. This presentation, including live demonstration, will take a “how it’s done” approach and will include PROFINET to PROFIBUS DP and PA, CANOpen, IO-Link and OPC UA.

PROFIN

ET Network Design

This presentation examines the fundamental principles of good network design for PROFINET and other networking systems. It will discuss the main factors that must be considered at the design stage of an automation system with practical examples showing how facilities for health checking, fault-finding and maintenance can have a crucial impact on plant availability, plant up-time and profitability.

Industrial network commissioning & testing

Take a walk through the process of certifying a new PROFINET installation against the standards and see how easy it can be, then look at a few gotchas that can easily be avoided by careful planning. Learn how to simplify the process of testing both cabling and networks in Industrial Ethernet networks that utilise the PROFINET protocol, how to prevent network failures and resolve cable and network issues faster.

PROFIBUS and PROFINET device configuration tools.

A look at the available device configuration tools and their development including the move to unify the different types into one format – FDI. This will be followed by a live demonstration of PROFIBUS and PROFINET device configuration using an existing open platform and web browser option.

Industrial networks safety & security

What does this greater acceptance of Industry 4.0 mean for Functional Safety and Cybersecurity in Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS)? This presentation will discuss the basics of Functional Safety and Cybersecurity for PROFI based applications and then will consider the impact on these areas from Industry 4.0. What should System Integrators and Product Manufacturers be doing now and what can you expect to be seeing from PI in the not too distant future? We will also consider the impact of open architectures/systems, common technology, international standards and trust in technology.

Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

A short journey to explain IIoT, The Industrial Internet of things, IND4.0 from IND1.0 and Big Data. How PROFINET is placed as the ideal Industrial Fieldbus to fulfil the above, how it is implemented and why you should consider it. Some of the myths explained.

PI’s Technologies

With over 80 million nodes installed worldwide, PROFINET, PROFIBUS and IO-Link are truly market leaders, providing state of the art digital communications addressing all the needs of manufacturing and process industries, significantly lowering capital expenditure on installation, commissioning and maintenance. They offer unprecedented integration of automation, control, monitoring and safety systems using standardised and widely supported communications and networking solutions.

This seminar is ably presented by specialists from PI UK member companies. Attendance is free of charge to pre-registered delegates from the User community, i.e. companies that own, operate, design, build or maintain automated process plant and manufacturing facilities. The event will provide delegates with an excellent networking opportunity and the ability to speak to experts.

More information:

Birmingham, November 17 – https://bit.ly/PiUKBirmingham

or Belfast or Scotland, exact dates TBA: 

Belfast https://bit.ly/PIUKBelfast2021

Scotland – https://bit.ly/PIUKScotland2021

Note: all dates are of necessity provisional, but registered delegates will be kept informed of changes and will be assured of a place at the event of their choice. 

Places are limited so don’t delay – book today!

Nowadays, it is of utmost importance to carry out accurate process-oriented analyses in order to comply with quality and safety guidelines. The 2060 IC Process Analyser from Metrohm Process Analytics is the perfect example of how established laboratory analysis can be integrated into the process for automated and continuous monitoring.

High precision results from the lab to your process: The 2060 IC Process Analyser is a complete robust solution for multi-parameter analysis of anions and/or cations across a wide concentration range, ng/L to %. Combining the proven Metrohm high performance ion chromatograph and the liquid handling modules (LHM) such as pumps, valves, and dosing units in one industrial cabinet, opens up myriad opportunities to shift your measurement from the laboratory to the process.

Ultimate modularity: Metrohm Process analysers are well known for their modular configuration concept; we have now taken that flexibility one-step further. The 2060 IC Process Analyser is based on the 2060 online analysis platform from Metrohm Process Analytics, meaning that up to four analysis cabinets can be combined to create one single analyser platform.

Flexible, customizable, and robust: The use of optional extension and ultrapure water modules ensure that extensive sample preparation steps and eluent production can be fully automated while IC analysis is performed in the IC cabinet.  Reagents are stored in the reagent cabinet and are equipped with integrated contactless level detection.

Find out more: https://www.metrohm.com/en-gb/products-overview/process-analyzers/2060-process-analyzers/