Plant safety and security
Software solution offers a high level of safety integrity for critical applications (07/05/2013)
The new Triconex Safety View software solution, from Invensys, is said to offer the highest level of safety integrity for critical alarm and bypass management applications. It is also believed to be the world’s first software solution certified by TÜV Rheinland to IEC 61508:2010 Systematic Capability 3 for use in applications up to Safety Integrity Level 3.
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TÜV certified safety system offers flexibility (07/05/2013)
Sigmatek has introduced a slim and cost-optimised safety system which, it says, can be flexibly tailored to the specific requirements of an application - in the control cabinet as well as in a decentralised machine and system environment.
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Safety light curtain helps minimise safe distances (30/04/2013)
With its deTec4 Core range of safety light curtains, SICK says it is able to set new performance standards in efficiency, installation and reliability for a range of applications including machine tool protection, automotive production, FMCG goods handling and packaging, warehousing and logistics.
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Configuration tool aims to simplify machinery safety-system design 17/04/2013
Rockwell Automation has released a new configuration and design tool to help machinery automation system engineers save time when designing safety systems.
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Seamlessly integrated safety system solution 05/04/2013
A slim and cost-optimised safety system has been introduced by SIGMATEK. The S-DIAS Safety can be flexibly tailored to the specific requirements of an application – in the control cabinet as well as in a decentralised machine and system environment.
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Securing critical manufacturing systems against published vulnerabilities 26/03/2013
Belden has announced an update to the EAGLE Tofino Industrial Security Solution to include ‘Security Profiles’. Part of the EAGLE Tofino version 1.7 product release, this new feature addresses the post-Stuxnet trend of a dramatic escalation in the number of public disclosures of industrial control system vulnerabilities.
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OPC UA communications maximises safety system interoperability 19/02/2013
Triconex safety systems from Invensys is said to help with safety system compliance as well as helping to meet or exceed production targets, while protecting equipment, people and the environment.
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Solid-state logic module approved by Sellafield Ltd 14/02/2013
Solid-state logic solver modules from Hima-Sella have secured approval from Sellafield Ltd for use in safety systems. Sellafield Ltd is the company responsible for safely delivering decommissioning, reprocessing and nuclear waste management activities on behalf of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority in the UK.
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Illuminated emergency stop button 22/01/2013
A new 30mm mount emergency stop pushbutton from Banner has been designed to combine safe operation and high visibility status indication in one housing.
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Advanced safety features for robotic systems 14/01/2013
For industrial robots to work together with people, the speed at the tool center point must be safely monitored. B&R offers TÜV-certified function blocks for creating the necessary integrated safety applications via openSAFETY, to provide advanced safety features for robotic systems, regardless of the control technology used.
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ATEX and IECEx approval for isolating transformers 02/01/2013
Cooper Crouse-Hinds has gained ATEX and IECEx approvals for its Ex-e (increased safety) GHG 410 range of safety and isolating transformers which are suited to use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
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Modular safety relay family 21/11/2012
Siemens Industry Automation Division has introduced Sirius 3SK1, a flexible and modular range of safety relays. The new range consists of a reduced component portfolio, simplifying selection and use.
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Improved protection against arcing 23/10/2012
Rittal Ri4Power switchboards are said to offer improved protection against accidental arcing within electrical switchgear systems.
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Decentralised periphery interface module 19/09/2012
The new interface module PDP20 F 4 mag, from Pilz, is suitable for series connection of safety switches such as tongue interlocks or magnetic safety switches, up to PL e.
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Ex i isolators for vibration sensors 12/09/2012
Safe vibration detection in hazardous areas can help increase plant availability, R. Stahl has introduced the new 9147 series to meet this need.
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SIL 2 rated safety relay module 04/09/2012
Moore Industries has introduced the SRM Safety Relay Module, a relay repeater module that has been certified for single use in Safety Instrumented Systems up to SIL 2.
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New technologies address process safety 17/08/2012
At the Emerson Global User Conference, held in Dusseldorf in May, three new technologies were announced to help reduce the complexity of process manufacturing safety, in line with the company’s continuing efforts to enhance end-user’s safety performance, including a total-loop approach to safety instrumented systems (SIS).
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Safety trip alarm is SIL 2 and SIL 3 certified to IEC 61508 24/07/2012
The STA Safety Trip Alarm from Moore Industries has been certified by exida for Safety Instrumented Systems to IEC 61508:2010 for systematic integrity up to SIL 3 and for random integrity up to SIL 2.
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Active redundancy modules and diodes for process applications 10/07/2012
Two new active Quint Oring redundancy modules and Quint diodes with Ex certification have been added in the Phoenix Contact product range.
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A compact and safe installation solution for cable ducts 25/06/2012
The AS-Interface has simplified automation projects through its quick connection technology via flat cables. In installation technology, it is common to connect digital IO’s via distributors or modules with several IO ports. In the case of safety solutions, superfluous parallel wiring or a parallel system environment often still predominate. However, these are rendered unnecessary with AS-i Safety.
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Improved protection against arching 08/04/2012
Rittal Ri4Power switchboards are said to offer improved protection against accidental arcing within electrical switchgear systems.
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SIS replacement project at refinery 10/01/2012
An order for the end-of-life replacement of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) within two processing units at Petroplus’ Coryton Refinery in England has been received by Hima-Sella. The facility is a fluid catalytic cracking refinery with a throughput of 220,000 barrels every day.
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Control and safety systems for RWE Dea’s new North Sea platforms 18/10/2011
Honeywell has been selected by RWE Dea to design and install the integrated control and safety systems (ICSS) at both of RWE Dea’s new North Sea platforms, Clipper South and Breagh A.
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