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Optional safety relay plug-in is now standard
For some time customers have had the option to specify plug-in terminals for Pilz safety relays, but now the plug-in style is to become the standard offering for many of the products.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (27 February 2004)
Sensor enables continuous non-stop safety
Innovative non-contact safety sensor is designed to monitor the closed position of hinged, sliding or removable guards and allows machines to continue running if non-critical faults occur.
News from Schmersal (UK) (27 February 2004)
Switch ensures guard locked until safe to enter
Safety interlock switch with guard door locking monitors safety, door position and the lock itself and ensures that the guard door stays locked shut until the machine is safe to enter.
News from Scientific Technologies ( 3 February 2004)
Device combines safety relay and contactor
Designed as a better alternative to separate safety relays and contactors, a device offers simplified wiring, requiring less space in a control cabinet and can be readily reconfigured.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (29 January 2004)
Monitor relays helps meet IEC 60204-1 requirements
Clearly IEC 60204-1 gives much information that is useful in the design of safety-related control circuits, but there are certain areas that could easily be overlooked, says an automation supplier.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (26 January 2004)
Trapped key system protects multi-door 90m oven
User application article Trapped key interlocks simplify safety provision and provide safer access into the largest of machine installations as shown on a continuous bakery oven having 32 separate doors.
News from EJA Group (21 January 2004)
All-electronic safety relay proved more reliable
User application article Historically Kaby Engineers had experienced problems with switch failures on induction heater guard gating until changing to a system based on an all-electronic safety relay.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (16 January 2004)
PSS systems can be programmed to test circuits
A machinery safety control circuit that utilises a PSS can be viewed as being of higher integrity than conventional safety circuits but any little used gate switches can harbour undetected faults.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 5 January 2004)
Electronic safety relay range extended
Following the successful launch of the world's first microprocessor-based electronic safety relay device a wide range of similar devices covers applications from Category 2-4, BS EN 954-1.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (23 December 2003)
Safety controller simplifies safety monitoring
User application article Safety controller that monitors safety functions on four laser cutting machines allow changes to be made quickly, without getting involved with the complex software within the machine controller.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (12 December 2003)
Small solenoid switch offers high locking force
All the key designer benefits of small size, high holding force and robust metal construction are provided by a solenoid-locking switch that has a substantial 1600N of holding force.
News from EJA Group ( 8 December 2003)
Safety relays' versatility simplifies ordering
Several new safety relays, with the emphasis on versatility, such that ordering and stockholding is now considerably easier for machine builders who are assembling machines for export.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 8 December 2003)
Lock-off and isolate machinery safely
User application article One of the UK's leading insulation companies, has provided personnel with locking-off equipment to lock-off and isolate machinery safely and very visibly during cleaning and maintenance operation.
News from Castell Iso-Lok ( 1 December 2003)
Machinery safety controller is configurable
Cost-effective software-configurable safety controller, intended for all safety functions in applications up to BS EN 954-1 Category 4, suits medium-complexity machinery.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (19 November 2003)
More switches apply to safety critical use
Two new additions have been made to a range of switches suitable for use in safety-critical applications up to Category 4 in accordance with EN 954-1.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (18 November 2003)
Lock machinery guard doors shut with force!
A versatile safety interlock switch provides five door and lock monitoring contacts, and locking force of 2000N (450 lbf), to prevent guard doors opening until a machine reaches a safe state.
News from Scientific Technologies ( 5 November 2003)
Safety relay features benefit panel builders
Safety relay offers an unusual combination of features, such as three normally-open safety contacts, for the benefit of panel builders, system integrators and end users.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 3 November 2003)
Safety relay modules include 'guard open' status
Safety relay modules include 'guard open' status for each of six connected devices without any additional wiring and provide a feedback signal to a higher operational control system.
News from Schmersal (UK) (30 October 2003)
Cigar-making machine system protected effectively
User application article Following a risk assessment that rated a refurbished Mollins Mk8 machine as Category 3, a cigar maker designed a safety system using four types of safety interlock switches.
News from Schmersal (UK) (14 October 2003)
Non-contact safety switches protect surely
Non-contact safety switches provide a high degree of protection for operators in areas where cleaning or contamination are notable factors.
News from Euchner (UK) ( 3 October 2003)
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