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Simple, reliable and versatile 

On the fast road to success 

GABAR series 80 – 

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WNIP Jan-Feb 17.1.indd 1 

Jan/Feb 2016 

Volume 19.1 

Editor 

Debbie Scott 

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Graphic Designer /Sub-editor 

Melissa Scheepers 

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Roxanne Bredenkamp 

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How do you manage the balancing 

act between maximum flexibility 

and efficient production? The answer 

can be found in the newly built ROWE 

Mineralölwerke (Mineral Oil Refinery), in 

Worms, Germany. More than 500 different 

oils are produced in this ultra-modern 

production and filling plant. To ensure 

safe operation of the tanks and other 

equipment as well as accurate disposition 

of raw materials, more than 200 level 

sensors from VEGA are installed in the 

plant. 

In a space of around 82,000 m2, 

there are nearly 225 tanks, 32 mixing 

vessels and six ultra-modern filling 

systems that are all connected through 

an ingenious pipeline concept. To 

achieve the highest possible level of 

safety, yet great flexibility at the same 

time, some 250 pumps and 2,800 valves 

as well as hose coupling stations had to 

be installed in addition to the 65 km of 

pipelines. This allows approximately 500 

individual products to be produced in 

defined quality and filled into containers 

according to customer specifications. 

Every step in production is 

monitored via Profibus with the help 

of a process control system. The base 

oils and additives are first delivered by 

tanker trucks and stored in aboveground 

multi-chamber rectangular tanks. At this 

point, the VEGA sensors come into play: 

in each tank there is a continuous level 

monitoring system, complemented by a 

separate overfill protection system. 

VEGA delivered for all 225 tanks 

a continuous level measuring system 

(VEGAFLEX 81) in combination with 

VEGASWING 63 as overfill protection. 

Continuous measurement is applied 

for raw materials disposition or for 

inventory. In level measurement with 

VEGAFLEX 81, microwave pulses are 

guided along a cable probe and reflected 

by the product surface. The measuring 

probe of the TDR sensor ensures that 

the signal travels down to the product 

undisturbed. Even in applications with 

steam, buildup, foam or condensation, 

the sensor delivers precise and reliable 

readings. Menu-driven adjustment 

allows simple, time-saving and confident 

setup. 

VEGASWING 63 is a general purpose 

vibrating level switch for all liquids. 

Regardless of its mounting position, 

the instrument detects the limit level 

reliably and with millimetre accuracy. 

The vibrating level switch VEGASWING 

63 is the ideal level detector for all liquid 

media, regardless of their viscosity. 

Users appreciate its exact switching 

point because it allows them to utilize 

the maximum volume of the storage 

container and thus store the product 

efficiently, even if the product changes 

from time to time. 

“The installation of the instruments 

went without a hitch,” notes Oliver 

Binz, project manager for planning and 

implementation. 

….. Continued overleaf…. 

Each tank is equipped with a continuous 

level transmitter (VEGAFLEX 81) in 

combination with a VEGASWING 63 as 

overfill protection. 

P O Box 11420 

Vorna Valley 1686 

South Africa 

Tel: 0861 PROCES (776 237) 

Fax: 086 723 5321 

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Views expressed in this publication do not 

necessarily reflect the opinions of the publisher. 

Copyright reserved on all material

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ROWE manufactures more than 500 different high-performance oils, some 

of which were developed exactly according to customer specifications. 

“This is certainly due to the 

plics concept – the user interface 

is always the same, which 

made it very easy for the setup 

technicians. We also appreciate 

the close and uncomplicated 

collaboration with VEGA. If 

something didn’t work right, we 

always got a quick and simple 

proposal for a solution.” For 

him it’s important that, when 

such problems arise, he can talk 

directly with service technicians 

and not just a hotline. 

Another advantage of the 

instruments is, in his view, the 

removable display. “Here we 

can really save money. After all, 

not every level measuring point 


requires an on-site display at a 

dizzying height, and certainly 

not in the ROWE plant. But when 

commissioning or later servicing, 

it is very convenient to be able 

to mount the display briefly 

and then remove it when you’re 

finished,” says Binz, speaking 

from experience. 

The combination of using 

VEGAFLEX and VEGASWING for 

level detection and overspill 

protection has secured 

production in Europe’s most 

modern production facility for 

motor and industrial oils. 

Contact: Chantal Groom on 

+27 11 795 3249 or email 

chantal.groom@vega.com 

6–in–1 versatility, high performance in one powerful 

oscilloscope 

The new MDO4000C 

oscilloscope includes up 

to six built-in instruments - 

spectrum analyzer, arbitrary/ 

function generator, logic analyzer, 

protocol analyzer and digital 

volt meter/frequency counter. 

The MDO4000C Series, when 

configured with an integrated 

spectrum analyzer, is the only 

instrument that provides 

simultaneous and synchronized 

acquisition of analog, digital 

and RF signal analysis - ideal 

for wireless communications in 

IoT and EMI troubleshooting. 

The MDO4000C is completely 

customizable and fully 

upgradable. Typical applications 

for the MDO4000C oscilloscope 

are: 

Embedded 

Design 

Discovers and solves issues by 

performing system level debug 

on mixed signal embedded 

systems including today’s most 

common serial bus and wireless 

technologies. 

Power Design Makes reliable 

and repeatable voltage, current 

and power measurements 

using automated power quality, 

switching loss, harmonics, ripple, 

modulation and safe operating 

area measurements with the 

widest selection of power probes 

in an affordable solution. 

EMI Troubleshooting Tracks 

the source of EMI in an embedded 

system by determining which 

time domain signals may 

be causing unwanted EMI. 

Observations in real-time of the 

effects time domain signals have 

on system EMI emissions. 

Wireless Troubleshooting 

Whether using Bluetooth, 

802.11 Wi-Fi, ZigBee, or some 

other wireless technology, the 

MDO4000C enables viewing an 

entire system - analog, digital 

and RF, time-synchronized to 

understand its true behavior. 

Captures an ultra-wide band 

in a single capture to view 

interactions among multiple 

wireless technologies, or an 

entire broadband frequency 

range can be viewed from a 

modern standard like 802.11/ad. 

Manufacturing Test and 

Troubleshooting Size and 

space constraints can play 

havoc on a manufacturing floor. 

The unique 6-in-1 MDO4000C 

minimizes rack or bench 

space by integrating multiple 

instruments into one small 

package. Integration reduces 

cost associated with using 

multiple different instrument 

types in manufacturing test or 

troubleshooting stations. 

The MDO4000C is completely 

customizable and fully 

upgradable. Add the instruments 

initially or at a later time. A new 

Total Protection Plan is available 

to protect users’ investment, 

even from accidental damage. 

sales@comtest.co.za

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Asstech is now the South African distributor for Kimo HVAC 

measuring instruments 


Randburg-based 

instrumentation specialist 

ASSTech, has signed as distributor 

for the French manufacturer 

Kimo, to market a comprehensive 

range of portable and fixed 

pressure, temperature, air flow, 

velocity, tachometry, sound level, 

luminance and light measuring 

and monitoring instruments. The 

latest new generation offering 

from Kimo is the range of 

KISTOCK-RF wireless dataloggers 

that has the advantage of remote 

control and real time processing 

to ensure traceability through 

the supplied Kilog-RF software. 

Capable of storing 12 000 

to 20 000 measuring points for 

temperature, humidity, pressure 

etc, the KISTOCK-RF provides the 

user with accurate monitoring of 

the process over a defined period 

or continuously. The software 

facilitates datalogger setup such 

as thresholds, alarms, smoothing, 

interval, and frequency and 

allows easy data manipulation 

of the collected data in graphical 

or table formats. The device’s 

innovative mounting system 

(also available with a magnet), 

makes installation simple, fast, 

efficient and secure. 

With or without display, 

the range consists of models 

with 1 or 2 external probes that 

can record 1 to 3 parameters 

simultaneously. Kimo has also 

developed a recorder with a 

pressure sensor that is ideally 

suited to applications such as 

clogged filters or clean room 

monitoring. There are alarm 

modules and network extenders 

to trigger a dry contact to a 

PLC system and to extend the 

area to be controlled by up to 

100 datalogging devices in the 

network. In addition, Kimo offers 

wireless shuttle transport to 

recover all data from the devices. 

A visual warning alert via 

e-mail optimizes the storage 

of sensitive products and 

the manufacturing process. 

In compliance with the 

requirements of the FDA, Kimo 

has focused on traceability by 

offering a product range with 

21 CFR part 11 certification 

to ensure the protection and 

integrity of records. 

Kimo has been designing 

and manufacturing instruments 

for 30 years and exports to 150 

countries around the world. 

info@asstech.co.za

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Shielded SACC connectors with fast connection technology 


The shielded M12 connectors 

with IDC fast connection 

technology enable rapid 

assembly with easy preparation 

of the conductors and easy-tohandle 

connectors. 

The connectors consist of just 

two components. In the case of 

shielded conductors, only the 

outer sheath and the braid is 

removed; the litz wires remain 

intact. The connector offers a 

wide connection range from 0.14 

mm² to 0.75 mm². In addition, the 

maximum conductor external 

diameter has been extended to 

9.7 mm. 

This means that almost all 

available signal and data lines 

can be assembled in the field. 

The individual wire colors are 

standardized according to 

the cable type and must be 

assigned in the connection area. 

These colors are reflected in 

the connection area with color 

coding and numerical coding. All 

common codings such as A, B, 

D, and X are available for signal 

and data transmission up to 10 

Gbps. 

seanh@phoenixcontact.co.za 

Lowering dew point to protect expensive automation 

equipment 

Failure to remove water vapour 

from factory air can quickly 

become a costly maintenance 

headache. 

Water vapour and the 

resulting water condensate 

are the foremost causes of 

costly downtime and increased 

maintenance. The blame is often 

laid on the more visible culprit 

- oil or contaminants, both of 

which are easily removed with 

proper filtration. 

Moisture in facility airlines 

can cause corrosion and rust 

which can break loose to the air 

passageways causing blockages 

in narrow restrictions and filter 

elements. This can lead to 

increased pressure drops and loss 

in machine performance, not to 

mention energy loss and costs of 

the compressed air. 

Aftercoolers, drip legs and 

water separators are used to 

remove water condensate from 

factory compressed air. However, 

this air is still at 100% relative 

humidity and is still at risk of 

condensing into water should the 

surrounding temperatures drop 

to its dew point. 

In order to increase protection 

of expensive automation 

equipment, factory compressed 

air must remove as much water 

vapour as possible to avoid 

any condensation further 

downstream. 

This is done by lowering its 

dew point. 

How is dew point lowered in 

factory compressed air? 

Drying compressed air at the 

highest pressure consistent with 

the facility’s demands will result 

in the most economical dryer 

operation. For most industrial 

applications, the rule is to first set 

the pressure dew point to meet 

general requirements, then adjust 

it between -6°C to -10°C lower 

than the facility’s lowest ambient 

temperature. Hence, factory air 

dryness or dew point is relative 

to the application’s specific 

requirements. 

Refrigerated dryers are the 

most common measure to lower 

dew point. A refrigerated dryer 

will further cool the compressed 

air by removing heat at its inlet 

side and lowering its temperature 

dew point down to 3 °C, then 

expelling the condensate through 

an automatic condensate drain. 

The dryer will then reheat the 

dried compressed air back to 

ambient temperature by recycling 

the previously removed heat 

using a heat exchange process. 

This reheating of the compressed 

air to ambient temperature will 

eliminate “sweating” cold pipes 

when working in humid factory 

conditions. 

It is recommended that a 

coalescing filter be installed 

upstream from the refrigerated 

dryer to remove any compressor 

oil and other contaminants 

that may still be trapped in the 

compressed air to ensure the 

dryer’s proper functioning. Oil 

coating the cooling surfaces 

decreases efficiency while 

coalescing filters saturated with 

liquid water will aid its drying 

capacity. In circumstances where 

factory piping is exposed to 

ambient temperatures lower 

than the dew point achievable 

by refrigerated drying, alternate 

methods of drying must be 

considered. 

Best Practices 

Membrane dryers use hollow 

fibers composed of a macro 

molecular membrane through 

which water vapour passes easily, 

but is difficult for air (oxygen 

and nitrogen) to pass through. 

When humid, compressed air 

is supplied to the inside of the 

hollow fibers, only the water 

vapour permeates the membrane 

and is drawn to the outside due to 

the pressure differential between 

the moisture inside and outside 

the hollow fibers. The compressed 

air becomes dry and continues 

to flow unimpeded out of the 

membrane dryer. 

A portion of the dry air from 

the outlet side is passed through 

a very small opening to reduce 

the pressure and purge the 

outside of the hollow fibers. The 

moisture that permeated to the 

outside of the hollow fibers is 

discharged to atmosphere by the 

purge air which in turn creates 

a low partial pressure allowing 

the dehumidification process to 

continuously perform. 

By altering the air flow rate 

and membrane configurations, 

pressure dew points from 15

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°C to -60°C can be achieved. 

Membrane air dryers are a cost 

effective solution for point-of-use 

applications in pharmaceutical 

manufacturing, packaging, 

laboratory environments and 

other applications. 

Desiccant dryers, on the 

other hand, pass air through 

beds of desiccant, an absorbent 

material such as silica gel or 

activated alumina, which adsorb 

water vapour to its surface to 

effectively lower dew points to 

temperatures well below that 

which a refrigerated dryer can 

achieve. Heatless regenerative 

models use a pair of desiccant 

beds which alternate in service 

while the one bed is operational, 

the off-line bed is regenerated 

via a pressure swing adsorption 

process.Pressure dew points from 

a standard -30 °C to an optional 

-50 °C and beyond can be 

achieved with a desiccant dryer. 

Both membrane and desiccant 

dryers are adversely affected 

by the presence of oils or liquid 

water and must be protected with 

a quality coalescing filter. 

What is the appropriate dew 

point? 

Over specifying an 

application’s or a facility’s dew 

point can be very costly due to 

exorbitant energy bills just as 

the maintenance costs for water 

vapour damage to product lines 

can be for an under specified dew 

point. 

Drying the entire factory’s 

compressed air supply to -30 °C 

dew point is unnecessary and 

extremely wasteful. It is sensible 

practice to dry the compressed 

air to a dew point which is -10°C 

lower than the factory’s lowest 

ambient temperature then 

subdivide each compressed air 

supply by application using zone 

or point-of-use membrane or 

desiccant dryers to provide the 

appropriate level of dryness. 

The costs of energy, 

downtime, replacing production 

components, end product defects 

or even loss of brand value are 

just a few factors to consider 

when determining an appropriate 

dew point. 

20 years with NACE as standard construction 

of ball valves 

Close communication with clients regarding their requirements 

allows JC to improve the quality of their products and 

services. One example of this is that, to facilitate the inventory 

management by their distributors and avoid errors in the supply 

of ex-stock valves, JC has been manufacturing all ASME/API ball 

valves in accordance with NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 as a standard 

feature for more than 20 years now. This is an added value they 

offer to all their customers without any extra cost. 

sales@valve.co.za 

sales@smcpneumatics.co.za

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New wire-actuated encoder with 4000mm measuring length 


Siko’s new wire-actuated 

encoder SG42 has a robust 

design and redundant sensor 

system for measuring 4000 mm 

length. ‘Functional safety’ is a 

term on everyone’s lips, not only 

in Europe since the introduction 

of their new Machinery Directive 

2006/42/EC, but also globally, 

where there is a new focus on 

increased safety through special 

requirements in the field of 

mobile machinery, all-terrain 

cranes, hydraulic lifts, mobile 

elevating work platforms, and 

vehicle-mounted cranes. In other 

areas, such as in the construction 

and agricultural equipment 

markets, the requirement for 

intelligent safety systems too, has 

increased. 

SIKO has recently developed, 

with customer input, new 

wire cable sensors that, in 

combination with safe control 

systems, allow the overall system 

to be certified in pursuant to SIL2 

PLd. With MTBF values of >100 

years, these sensors are ideal for 

use in certified complete systems. 

Redundant length measuring 

systems for optimal safety 

The SIKO wire-actuated 

encoders SG32, SG42 and SG62 

provide this enhanced security by 

a specialized and fully redundant 

sensor system, which is used to 

exactly determine the position. 

Two completely separate sensor 

systems detect the exact position 

and display them separately as 

analog signals. With measuring 

lengths between 3 m and 6 m, 

these sensors are ideally suited for 

accurate position determination 

of outriggers on cranes and 

working platforms as well as 

for determining the position of 

booms. 

The durable structure of 

the sensors is really impressive, 

especially for mobile applications 

and for instance, the spring 

assembly is protected against 

the ingress of dirt and water and 

will always work perfectly, even 

at temperatures below freezing 

point. 

Features of the wire-actuated 

encoder: 

• Robust design 

• Measuring lengths up to 

4000 mm 

• Analogue signal output in 

redundant design (2x 4…20 mA 

or potentiometer) 

• Variable mounting options 

• Lockable vent and water 

drain holes 

• Very robust measuring rope 

(stainless steel) 

• IP65 protection category 

• M12 plug connection 

sales@instrotech.co.za 

Self-contained photoelectric sensors with robust stainless steel 

housing for harsh industrial environments 

Introducing the new M18-4 

self-contained photoelectric 

sensors from Banner Engineering. 

Featuring robust IP69K-rated 

316 stainless steel housing, the 

heavy-duty 18 mm metal barrel 

sensor is ideal for harsh industrial 

environments where abrasive 

chemicals and ingress fluid are 

present. Built with Advanced ASIC 

(Application Specific Integrated 

Circuit) technology, the dcoperated 

M18-4 sensors are also 

resistant to fluorescent light and 

offer a high level of crosstalk 

avoidance. 

Featuring a powerful and 

bright visible red emitter beam, 

the M18-4 allows for easy 

alignment and set-up. For added 

ease of use, the M18-4 sensor also 

offers a highly visible output, and 

dual-function power and stability 

indicators. The indicators are 

comprised of one green and two 

yellow LED lights. Solid green 

indicates power is applied and 

the sensor is ready, while green 

flashing specifies a marginal 

sensing signal. The two bright 

yellow LEDs, visible from both 

sides of the sensor, indicate the 

output is conducting. 

Some 

production 

environments damage low 

cost plastic sensors leading to 

machine down time. Banner’s 

M18-4 photoelectric sensors are 

designed to provide long term 

and reliable sensing performance 

in harsh industrial applications 

with enhanced chemical and 

washdown resistance. 

To accommodate diverse 

applications, the M18-4 is 

available in opposed, polarized 

and non-polarized retroreflective, 

diffuse and fixed-field sensing 

modes. For increased flexibility, 

diffuse models offer a robust 250 

degree sensitivity potentiometer. 

A wide operating temperature 

range of -40 to +70 degrees Celsius 

ensures optimal performance for 

diverse applications. 

brandon.topham@ 

retautomation.com

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Triple eccentric valve with superior operating characteristics 

Infrared 

thermometer 

for metals with 

adjustable 

focus, 

crosshair laser 

and video 

sighting 

With its triple eccentric design 

and metal-to-metal sealing, 

the TRI-CON Series guarantees an 

ideal valve design. 

• True cone in cone sealing 

• Frictionless operating 

• Low torques 

• Constant closing angle on 

the total circumference 

The operating characteristics 

and the tightness of the valve 

are not influenced by high 


differences in temperatures and 

pressure fluctuations because 

of the triple eccentric geometry 

and the valves’ special features. 

Maximum service life is achieved 

by eliminating any “rubbing” 

between the laminated seal 

around the total circumference 

during seating which enables a 

frictionless opening and closing. 

This guarantees full tightness and 

low operating torques. 

fred.venter@valve.co.za 

Optris, specialists in noncontact 

temperature 

measurement, has on offer the 

two-wire video pyrometer Optris 

CSVideo 2M, with integrated 

video sighting, specifically for the 

ceramics and metals processing 

industry. Combined with the 

innovative and patented crosshair 

laser, it offers reliable and precise 

measuring field adjustment, for 

hard-to-reach areas, and also in 

instances where the object to be 

measured is extremely hot and 

the laser visor is no longer visible. 

The Optris CSVideo 2M 

features: 

• Parallel use of video sighting 

and crosshair laser for easy sensor 

alignment (measuring spots up 

from 0.5 mm) under all possible 

viewing conditions 

• Manual focusing for 

measurement distances from 90 

mm 

• Temperature range of 250° 

- 1600°C (Scaleable via software : 

385°C to 1600°C (2MH) 

• Spectral range - 1.6μm 

• Response time – 10ms 

sales@instrotech.co.za

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New cooled thermal camera for high speed industrial 

automation 

For automation applications 

that call for high sensitivity 

and fast integration as well 

as super accurate camera 

synchronisation and triggering, 

FLIR Systems has introduced its 

new, fixed mounted A66xx-Series. 

These are cooled cameras that 

are ideal for automated thermal 

inspection and process control 

on high speed production and 

processing lines. 

The FLIR A66xx thermal 

imaging cameras have a 

cooled Indium Antimonide 

(InSb) detector which reduces 

thermally-induced noise to 

below that of the signal from the 

scene being imaged. As a result, 

these are the most sensitive in 

the standard FLIR A-Series range, 

able to see minute temperature 

differences, capture highspeed 

thermal events, measure 

temperatures of very small 

targets and synchronise with 

other measuring devices. 

A big benefit of the InSb 

cyrocooler is that it allows the 

FLIR A66xx to operate in the 3 

to 5 micron, mid-wave infrared 

band where thermal contrast is 

high. This is important because 

the higher the thermal contrast, 

the easier it is to detect objects 

against a background that offers 

little thermal difference. 

The detector produces crisp 

thermal images at 640 x 512 

pixel resolution with a thermal 

sensitivity of

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Simple PROFINET IO connection: Bar code scanners with dual 

port on board to reduce cabling for logistics 

The new CLV615 Dual Port 

bar code scanner features an 

integrated switch that makes it 

easy to in-stall the sensor in a 

PROFINET IO network. Installation 

in a line and ring topology 

reduces the amount of cabling, 

time and money required for 

mounting, whilst the compact 

housing, simple con-figuration 

and reading field optimized for 

intralogistics make it quick to 

integrate into a conveyor system. 

A bar code scanner with 

a PROFINET Dual Port already 

integrated into the housing now 

complements the PROFINET on 

board Single Port for bar code 

scanners, image-based code 

readers and RFID devic-es. This 

means that either the existing 

solution with the external 

CDF600-2 fieldbus module or 

the variant with Dual Port on 

board can be used to integrate 

the scanner in a ring topology as 

required. The cross-technology 

platform strategy, 4Dpro, 

guarantees that all devices are 

compatible in terms of network 

connection and can be linked 

in a network with other SICK ID 

sensors. 

CLV61x Dual Port – the 

network pro 

This compact laser scanner 

is the optimum solution for 

identifying totes within picking 

and conveyor systems. With a 

scanning frequency of up to 1000 

scans per second and a reading 

field of between 25 mm and 

330 mm, it is ideally suited for 

intralogistics. Even where space 

is limited, the compact hous-ing 

with rotating system plug makes 

it is easy to mount. In addition to 

the two SPEEDCON-compatible 

“PROFINET” connections (M12 

female connector), an integrated 

power cable with an M12 male 

connector provides a simple 

power supply via a flat ribbon 

cable. A total of five LEDs provide 

detailed status in-formation 

for the scanner and PROFINET, 

so faults can be rectified in an 

efficient and targeted manner. 

Flexible configuration for 

flexible networks 

There are a number of 

different configuration methods. 

As well as typical configuration 

direct in the con-trol environment 

(via a GSDML file), the scanner 

can also be configured using 

the SOPAS ET user inter-face. 

Diagnosis and reconfiguration 

are made easy by an auxiliary 

USB interface, as well as the two 

Ethernet ports. To save time, 

identical control and software 

structures and settings can be 

duplicated in further sensors, 

speeding up the commissioning 

process. If the bar code scanners 

are installed in a ring topology, 

the redundant setup means 

that the system is guaranteed to 

continue running, even if there 

is an isolated fault in the cable or 

a field device. This is due to the 

fact that the CLV615 Dual Port 

supports the media-redundant 

protocol, thereby ensuring 

continued data communication 

with every device in the network 

after a short switching time. 

duncan.venter@ 

sickautomation.co.za 

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New high pressure slurry valves 

Stafsjö continues to focus 

on engineering and 

manufacturing of high pressure 

valves and introduces the SLH 

and SLX for really demanding 

applications with slurry and 

other abrasive media. Since the 

introduction of Stafsjö’s first 

slurry valve, the SLV, in 2009 they 

have come across applications 

requiring extreme performance 

requirements at really high 

pressures. And to win some big 

slurry projects they realized that 

they needed to have high pressure 

slurry valves in their product 

range. Stafsjö’s SLH is able to cope 

with pressures up to 20 bar, while 

the SLX can cope with pressures 

as high as 50 bar. Just like Stafsjö’s 

other slurry valves, the SLH and 

the SLX are designed to give 

a tight shut-off, independent 

of pressure direction. The flow 

capacity is maximized with a full 

bore and minimal seat cavity, 

and at the same time stresses 

and wear on the equipment are 

minimized, resulting in long 

service life of the valve and 

related process equipment. 

Product features The SLH and 

SLX have epoxy coated fully 

lugged valve bodies in nodular 

iron with integrated purge ports. 

The reinforced seats are flexible 

in an axial way and seals towards 

each other in the bore when the 

valve is in the open position, thus 

protecting internal parts and 

the gate from the abrasive high 

pressure media. Upon closure, 

the seats are displaced axially, 

forming a seal with the gate until 

it forms a complete closure of the 

bore and gives a bi-directional 

tight shut-off. The seats also form 

a sealing face on the valve flanges 

saving the need for gaskets. The 

gate is supplied in high strength 

stainless steel, coated to give a 

hard and high wear and corrosion 

resistance surface. For security 

reason the valves are always 

supplied ready to be locked in 

either opened or closed position. 

The gland box, with three layers 

of TwinPackTM and a box bottom 

scraper, gives the gate guidance 

during operation and makes 

sure that a first-rate sealing is 

preserved. Both SLH and SLX have 

solid top works to give excellent 

stability during operation. 

In the standard collection of 

actuators and accessories there 

are several types to choose 

from and regardless of what 

was originally supplied with the 

valve, any exchange of actuator 

and/or accessories can easily be 

performed on site. 

fred.venter@valve.co.za 

Streamlining 

specification 

processing 

to reduce 

project risk 

Project Data Link is a project 

engineering environment 

that helps reduce complexity and 

accommodate changes in capital 

projects. As projects become 

more complex with multiple 

contractors and stakeholders, 

Project Data Link helps keep 

projects off the critical path 

by efficiently and consistently 

translating project information, 

including tag databases and 

instrument indices, from 

multiple sources into project 

deliverables. It mitigates project 

risk by normalizing specifications 

into a single data source with 

traceability and an integrated 

change-management system. 

Project Data Link gives 

multiple suppliers, engineering 

firms, and other stakeholders 

access to project information 

including specifications related to 

field devices and the distributed 

control system (including control 

logic and configuration). In 

addition, data provided in various 

formats are normalized so that all 

information is available in a single, 

consolidated standard view. 

The integrity of project 

information is especially 

important during late project 

changes. The data link is always 

up to date, so when a change 

is initiated Project Data Link 

automatically reconciles it against 

what is in the system, identifies 

what needs to be changed, 

automatically sends updates to 

the DeltaV distributed control 

system and provides an audit 

trail of what has changed. This 

saves time and eliminates errors 

during the critical late stages of 

the project. 

michael.eksteen@ 

emerson.com 

Introduction to visualization with Visu+ Express and HMI 

The document “First steps 

with Visu+ Express and HMI” 

offers new users an insight into 

the Visu+ visualization software 

and shows you how the HMI, 

controller, and development 

environment interact with one 

another in principle. 

Users are guided every step of 

the way until completion of the 

visualization project. This involves 

creating a new project in Visu+, 

designing a user interface via 

the import of variables from the 

controller via OPC, and linking 

with Visu+ application objects. 

The guide finally shows the user 

how to transfer the finished 

project to the HMI and how to 

operate the Visu+ application 

from there. 

No prior knowledge is 

needed to use the document. The 

introduction is structured such 

that quickly visible results are 

achieved and the user can create 

an image from the interaction 

of the products. The document 

and the project files can be 

downloaded free of charge from 

the download area of each Visu+ 

HMI. 

patrickr@phoenixcontact.co.za

PR-2014-2586PA-GER- Signaltenner - worauf kommts an? 

Precision temperature scanner delivers best-in-class 

accuracy for critical measurements 

13 5 

19.1 18.6 

If galvanic isolation is not present, an equalizing current can flow via the 

grounding shared by field devices and the controller; it is this current that distorts 

the signal current 

and mechanical properties of when viewed against this 

isolators. A module width of as background—both functions 

little as 6 mm is possible today and require extra space. 

is offered by various companies— The mechanical stability 

even for dual-channel types of the housing is important 

with a packing density of 3 mm/ in the context of mounting 

channel. However, the overall and handling—something 

height is also a big factor to that manufacturers often 

consider. Experience has shown underestimate but is repeatedly 

that in virtually pure signal requested by customers. With 

conditioner applications—i.e., this in mind, Pepperl+Fuchs 

without or with a small number carries out Elmech tests in a 

of isolated barriers—you can find separate, independent testing 

products from multiple suppliers. laboratory. The purpose of 

When replacing or expanding, these tests is to examine the 

Wnew ith signal up conditioners to 40 analog must input fit is mechanical ideal for applications properties such of 

into channels the existing and switch scan cabinet rates as the thermal devices mapping, according process to the 

as grid. fast From as the 10 users’ channels perspective, 

second, noncritical the functions 1586A such Super-DAQ as the 

sensor specified calibration, standards. quality The control tests 

testing, include lifecycle subjecting testing, prematurely process 

Precision display or Temperature removable terminals Scanner monitoring aged devices and to environmental 

mechanical 

are actually counterproductive and climatic loads and then 

testing that are common in for thermocouples, and 0.002 

various industries including degrees Celsius for thermistors. 

pharmaceutical, 

Galvanic isolation prevents biotechnology, 

equalizing currents in ground loops and also protects 

food controllers processing, against other aerospace, interference and The Super-DAQ has a colour 

automotive. 

display with channels that 

monitoring compliance with the 

relevant With specification. 

the flexibility of both 

internal The use and of signal external conditioners input 

modules, in safe areas the effectively 1586A is designed prevents 

can signal chart conditioners. up to four Furthermore, channels 

simultaneously. signal conditioners It features offer four key 

modes additional of operation functions (scan, such monitor, as signal 

measure splitting and or digital signal multimeter) 

conversion. 

for interference use both in on the the signal factory path and The alarms latter is that increasingly indicate when gaining a 

floor between where the channel field and count control as channel importance measurement in areas where exceeds there 

scan level, speeds thereby are increasing important, machine and 

in and the plant calibration availability. Interference 

laboratory 

where of this accuracy kind may and be quick undetected input 

connections equalizing are currents, required. but could 

equally be dangerous contact 

voltages The in 1586A specific can fault situations measure 

thermocouples, 

on field side. Signal platinum lines an are assigned larger high numbers or low limit. of small 

PLCS that can process only a 

limited It has range 20 of MB input of signals. on-board In 

memory addition for to the storing basic data functions, and 

configuring users want files, signal a USB conditioners port to 

collect that are and practical store files and to technical a USB 

drive in design: and a LAN first-class interface isolation for easy 

resistance large plants or near thermometers grounded, connection quality, maximum to PCs and permissible 

networks. 

(PRTs), powerful thermistors, devices are dc particularly current, 

dc sensitive voltage, to and interference. resistance. The It 

offers increasing best-in-class electromagnetic temperature load 

measurement of plants and accuracy the related of plusor-minus 

risk 

It ambient also includes temperature, a dedicated minimum 

RS-232 height and interface width of to the module, control 

Fluke and robust Calibration mechanisms Drywells can or all 

temperature be found the baths top for of automated users’ wish 

of unwanted 0.005 couplings degrees Celsius can be tests. lists. 

for effectively PRTs, 0.5 counteracted degrees Celsius with 

galvanic isolation provided by 

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19.1

New Agency SCANCON offers 

industrial & ATEX encoders in 

SA 

17 

15 


Effective Liquid Analysis 

Instrotech has signed-up new agency, SCANCON, leading Danish 

manufacturer of incremental and absolute encoders. Founded in 

1973, the company offers a full range of industrial encoders, including 

EX-Proof encoders. Represented throughout Europe, China, parts of 

Asia, North & South America, and with Instrotech, SCANCON now has a 

presence in the African market. 

Memosens for 

high-performance 

analytics 

On offer are: 

• ATEX encoders, both incremental and absolute, are used in a variety 

of applications and specifically within the oil and gas industries. 

Range of sizes from 24mm to 108mm with housings, cable glands 

and covers of non-corrosive material, which allows for environmental 

ratings up to IP69K. 

• ATEX Zone 2 for drilling and wire-line operations in the oil and gas 

industries. With a shaft that is mechanically fixed in place and an 

unbreakable metal or plastic disk, the 2QEX is built to withstand 

shocks and vibration associated with oil rig operations. It carries an 

environmental rating of IP67. 

• Industrial encoders for oil and gas fields and mining applications - 

have been specifically designed to withstand harsh environments. 

• Heavy duty encoders for specialized applications 

• The world’s smallest EX-Proof encoders for rig control and commercial 

painting enclosures 

• Transient Suppression Module (TSM) for environments where severe 

electrical transient and disturbances occur. The module protects the 

encoder electronics from power-overload malfunctions via the cable. 


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Memosens is easy 

Simply connect the sensors via 

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sensors in the lab and exchange 

them on site in no time. Save time 

and money every day. 

Memosens increases plant safety 

The non-contact plug-in head 

eliminates all problems due to 

moisture. Digital transmission 

actively displays a lost connection 

and enables you to react immediately. 

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Reliable Network-based on-site vibration control system measurement enhanced through 

development of new CPU module for FCN autonomous 

controller 

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19.1 18.6 

An enhanced version of the STARDOMTM 

network-based control system includes 

a newly developed high-speed CPU module 

for the FCN autonomous controller. Based 

on the concept of putting forward a product 

that is Faster, Stronger, Smarter, STARDOM 

will feature the new CPU module, improved 

environmental resistance, and an enhanced 

engineering tool. 

STARDOM is a network-based production 

control system that consists of the FCN 

autonomous controller and the VDS or FAST/ 

TOOLS SCADA software. Since introducing this 

system in 2001, Yokogawa has continued to configuration of redundant 

for simple 

communication 

vibration 

compares 

checks development 

the programs 

of 

on the 

the 

FCN 

Shock 

CPU 

enhance it by adding new functions to satisfy paths with SCADA systems. 

and with built in FFT 

module 

(Fast 

and 

Pulse 

PCs 

Method® 

will be added 

(SPM) 

to 

providing 

the Logic 

customers’ needs. Combining the reliability of * With redundant 

Fourier 

CPUs 

Transform) 

and 120 

capabilities, 

Designer 

reliable 

engineering 

information 

tool. And 

on 

even 

the 

if a 

a distributed control system (DCS) with the proportional-integral-derivative 

it is also 

(PID) 

an 

control 

efficient 

network 

device 

connection 

lubrication 

to a 

and 

PC is not 

mechanical 

available, 

versatility and economy of a programmable loops, the average processing for troubleshooting. speed for each Periodic the system condition can be of updated bearings. and system With 

logic controller (PLC), STARDOM is widely loop will be about 0.2 ms vibration (not including checks signal are information easily sufficient required for forewarning, maintenance plant can be 

used in medium-size manufacturing plants processing time). PID done control and is reliable a feedback and accurate obtained by personnel means of can SD either card. perform 

and in geographically distributed applications control technology that vibration is widely information used in is delivered Previously, required it was necessary maintenance to obtain or a 

such as natural oil and gas wells. To date, more basic materials industries such seconds. as oil, gas, Readings and software license schedule to download a planned each component function 

than 20,000 STARDOM systems have been petrochemicals. For each immediately loop, temperature, and automatically 

a CPU module. replacement, The new thus CPU minimising module will 

delivered. 

pressure, flow rate, and evaluated other process according data include to all repair necessary costs functions, and so reducing that their 

STARDOM’s FCN autonomous controller from sensors and other established types of ISO detection standards. download These downtime. will no longer be required. This is 

will be capable of reliably controlling highspeed 

equipment such as compressors, large set-point, and instructions that limited are output information to About - STARDOM system offers continuous bearing 

devices are controlled standards based on make a specified the assumption expected to improve This condition engineering monitoring efficiency. 

Twind power generators, and other types of valves and other terminals. obtained easily and at low cost STARDOM - is an open network control 

he entry level VibChecker 

turbines, and will be able to operate 

technique 

in a wider 

for the accurate 

and lubrication condition 

2. Strengthened environmental is as useful resistance as a detailed analysis, system consisting of components for control, 

portable instrument is 

range of climatic conditions. Moreover, 

assessment 

it will 

of the condition of 

information to compliment 

Oil & gas wells are often using located expensive in deserts, equipment operation, and and monitoring functionality, and 

designed 

include a 

for 

function 

reliable 

that aids 

on-site 

engineers 

machinery 

in the 

elements – like pump 

regular interruptive inspections 

mountainous areas, and elaborate other locations techniques. with its ideal combination of the reliability of a 

vibration 

performance 

measurement 

of installation, 

and 

modification, 

rotors, 

and 

fan impellors, gearbox 

that are legally required, by 

severe climatic conditions, and it is essential DCS and the versatility and economy of a PLC 

assessment. 

maintenance 

The 

tasks. 

VibChecker gears and housing mountings. 

This instrument has giving the responsible certified 

for controllers to be able to stably operate is highly acclaimed. The FCN autonomous 

requires 

The Product 

minimal 

Features 

operator 

include: Both these instruments are 

internal probe and connector engineer critical information 

even in such harsh environments. In addition controller, the core of STARDOM, is robust 

training 

1. High-speed 

and supports 

calculation instantly and usable and require little 

for external ICP transducers. about the physical health of 

to a standard model that covers temperatures and can easily implemented in a dual 

BearingChecker communicationwhich is used to training for efficient 

ranging 

operation. 

The VibChecker is capable of bearings while in operation. 

from 0 to 55ºC, a model covering a redundant configuration. The controller 

accurately The processor assess the in condition 

displacement, velocity and 

the FCN autonomous The lightweight range from user-friendly 

Instant evaluation of bearing 

-20 to 70ºC will be added to our is widely used as an intelligent remote 

of controller’s rolling element CPU module bearings 

acceleration RMS and ISO 

will have VibChecker five times has FCN an offering. ergonomic 

condition is given in an easily 

Moreover, the controller will terminal unit (RTU) not only in applications 

during the processing operation speed in equipment 

2372/10816 measurement 

of the processor design, an easy have button a robust operation 

understood green yellow and red 

file system that is not affected that require high reliability and versatility/ 

like used motors, in the fans, current pumps CPU and 

between the 10 and 1000 Hz 

module. and user-friendly It will by sudden interface, power which 

colour code. 

failures. 

economy, such as small- to medium-size 

gearboxes. 

frequency range. 

also have a Gigabit Ethernet port make for faster it the perfect 3. Improved maintenance efficiency of engineering and plants, but also With in oil the and advanced gas well (upstream) digital 

communication. The VibChecker This gives will enable early the tool FCN for plant to mechanics, maintenance machine work Accessories include a comfort and pipeline SPM applications. HD technique The combination 

and RPM 

warning reliably control signs high-speed of developing equipment operators such as and With maintenance 

the global shortage grip protective of experienced sleeve and of a small the FCN based autonomous sampling controller frequency, and these VDS 

machine compressors problems and turbines. order With to its technicians. improved With maintenance this device, personnel, portable systems MEMS today transducer must SCADA with software devices with are a perfectly web-based suited HMI 

prevent capabilities, premature the FCN replacement will also be vibration able to monitoring offer functions no longer that assist magnetic less experienced 

foot, convenient that for can be for accessed measurement anywhere in a there broad is a 

of stably machine control parts. more advanced Vibration and needs complex to be a workers question of in cost the or correct measurement performance in narrow of spaces. network connection RPM range, increases including the flexibility speed 

monitoring 

applications. 

is 

The 

the 

new 

most 

CPU 

widely 

module expertise. will have modification and maintenance BMG’s SPM’s tasks. high To definition of STARDOM applications in distributed as low applications. as 0,1 RPM. 

a total of four Ethernet ports, facilitating 

used preventative maintenance The VibChecker 

reduce 

is 

the 

designed 

likelihood HD of errors technologies being made is a further carlob@bmgworld.net 

a greater number of connections and the during modifications, a function that Christie.cronje@za.yokogawa.com 

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New batch application toolkit helps reduce risk for batch 

control systems 


guidance when designing and 

automating a batch system using 

Rockwell Automation systems. 

premix and slurry – along with 

raw-material and storage-vessel 

models. 

Introducing a batch application 

toolkit to help manufacturers 

and solution providers reduce 

the risk, time and cost of 

implementing batch control 

systems. The toolkit contains 

a collection of application 

examples, videos, documentation 

and ISA-88 compliant sample 

code to provide technical 

Designing and implementing 

a batch process system is 

time- and cost-intensive. The 

batch application toolkit gives 

engineers a starting point to 

build, implement and maintain a 

consistent system, dramatically 

reducing the time and cost 

associated with designing a 

system from scratch. It also 

provides users with flexibility to 

customise system elements for 

increased functionality. 

For conceptual guidance and 

learning, the batch application 

toolkit includes three common 

batch unit examples – mixer, 

The new toolkit expands the 

company’s existing portfolio of 

batch solutions, including the 

PlantPAx process automation 

system and FactoryTalk Batch 

software, for systems that range 

from small, basic sequencing 

to large, complex batch and 

sequencing applications. 

The toolkit is available 

free of charge from Rockwell 

Automation sales representatives 

and distributors, and can be 

downloaded online. 

cbuys@ra.rockwell.com 

Protection system receives SIL1 safety-critical rating 

Operating 

safety-critical 

equipment without reliable 

machinery health insight to 

issues such as missed or false trips 

and alarms can keep operations 

unreliable and increase risk. 

The CSI 6500 Machinery 

Health Monitor now has an IEC 

61508:2010, Safety Integration 

Level (SIL) certification, Level 

1, making it suitable for use in 

delivering reliable protection 

monitoring in such environments 

as steam and gas turbines in 

power plants, critical refinery 

assets, nuclear industry critical 

assets, and other safety-critical 

applications. The CSI 6500 

provides insight into the health of 

critical assets with both protection 

and prediction in a single 

chassis. The CSI 6500 integrates 

seamlessly into an overall Safety 

Instrumented System (SIS), like 

Emerson’s DeltaV SIS to provide 

operators information in a format 

that they are used to seeing on 

a standard distributed control 

graphics screen. 

michael.eksteen@ 

emerson.com 

Plug-in connector housing for EMC applications 

EMC-protected versions have 

now been added to the line 

of Heavycon EVO heavy-duty 

industrial connectors. The cable 

glands with a bayonet locking 

mechanism make both lateral and 

straight cable outlet directions 

possible in a single housing. 

This enables a large number of 

ECM housing and cable gland 

variations to be created with just 

a few components. 

The cable outlet can also 

be subsequently adapted on 

site. The housing material is 

corrosion-resistant, and all seals 

are electrically conductive. This 

provides a shield attenuation of 

approx. 40 dB, which is sufficient 

for industrial EMC applications. 

The new IP 65/66-compliant 

housings are available in the B6, 

B10, B16, and B24 formats with 

a single or double locking latch. 

The housings can be purchased 

individually and are available 

in stock as complete plug-in 

connector sets with push-in 

contact inserts. 

seanh@phoenixcontact.co.za

18 

New intrinsically safe infrared thermometer 

Announcing the arrival of the 

newly launched Fluke 568 

Ex, intrinsically safe (IS) infrared 

thermometer which meets 

intrinsically safe certifications 

from all major safety agencies for 

Class 1 Div. 1 and Div. 2 or Zone 

1 and 2 hazardous environments. 

Ideal for use in environments 

such as petroleum, chemical, 

oil and gas or pharmaceutical 

environments, the Fluke 568 

Ex is one tool that can be used 

anywhere, worldwide. 

The unit measures between 

-40°C to 800°C with ±1% accuracy. 


Measurements from further away 

are accurate with a 50:1 distanceto-spot 

ratio. The Fluke 568 Ex 

captures up to 99 points of data 

and is versatile, with a multiple 

language (user select) interface 

and adjustable emissivity, built-in 

material table. 

The Fluke 568 Ex is 

compatible with standard K-type 

mini-connector thermocouple 

probe (KTC) and is shipped with a 

conductive case for carrying into 

hazardous areas. It also carries the 

standard Fluke 2-year warranty. 


New pressure measurement innovations to solve tough 

industrial installation challenges 

The process control industry is 

often challenged with harsh 

operating environments where 

existing technology does not 

meet measurement needs. The 

Rosemount 3051S pressure 

transmitter has been enhanced 

to allow new measurement 

possibilities in high-process 

temperatures or changing 

ambient conditions. 

First, the new Rosemount 

3051S Thermal Range Expander 

with new UltraTherm 805 

oil fill fluid enables pressure 

measurements by directmounting 

a diaphragm seal 

system to processes that reach 

up to 410°C (770°F) without 

requiring the challenging 

impulse piping or heat tracing 

used in traditional connection 

technology. In applications where 

ambient temperatures drop 

below ideal operating conditions, 

system response time becomes 

slow, resulting in delayed process 

pressure readings. Traditionally, 

this problem is solved by using 

heat tracing which is costly, 

maintenance intensive, and 

difficult to install. By using the new 

thermal range expander dual fill 

fluid seal, the Rosemount 3051S 

can reliably measure pressure at 

extremely high process and low 

ambient temperatures. 

Second, the Rosemount 

3051S Electronic Remote Sensors 

(ERS) System now has safety 

certification. The ERS System 

calculates differential pressure 

through a digital architecture -- 

and is now suitable for SIL 2 and 

3 applications. Manufacturers 

have challenges installing 

and maintaining traditional 

mechanical systems due to 

line plugging and ambient 

temperature effects. 

This leads to inaccurate 

measurements and fluctuations. 

ERS systems solve this problem 

by replacing filled capillaries 

with an innovative digital 

connection, providing a stable 

and reliable measurement in 

safety applications. The solution 

delivers improved performance 

and response time, and helps end 

users eliminate mechanical DP 

level systems. 

Finally, the new Rosemount 

3051S High Static Differential 

Pressure Transmitter provides 

reliable flow measurement in 

high pressure applications with 

capabilities up to 15,000 psi (1034 

bar). As processing applications 

increasingly operate in conditions 

with extreme pressures and 

temperatures, operators must 

vigilantly monitor equipment 

integrity and stability in order to 

prevent failures, safety hazards 

and decreased production. 

In industries such as offshore 

and onshore oil and gas and 

power generation where 

pressures can exceed 10,000 psi, 

it is critical that instrumentation 

be robust enough to provide 

accurate measurements on a 

consistent basis. The transmitter’s 

SuperModule platform and 

coplanar design reduce potential 

leak points by 50 percent 

compared to traditional designs, 

ensuring the highest differential 

pressure measurement accuracy, 

field reliability and safety. 

Companies working in 

increasingly challenging 

operating environments require 

advanced technologies that 

provide better process insight 

and help them comply with 

industry regulations and safety 

standards. The Rosemount 3051S 

Series of Instrumentation was 

designed to solve these needs. 

michael.eksteen@emerson.com

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VEGA Controls SA holds a winning event 

VEGA’s annual golf day has 

become a calendar event not 

to be missed. Each year an actionpacked 

new product presentation 

is followed by a day of fun on 

the golf course, culminating in 

a prize-giving dinner. This year 

was no exception, and Group 

Director John Groom and his 

team surpassed themselves. In 

his opening introduction, John 

Groom stated that VEGA “does 

not do recession”. This peopleoriented 

company instead 

focuses on what they can do best 

for their customers. 

Invited guests also heard from 

Natalie Barnes, Director of VEGA 

Controls SA, the sole authorised 

distributor of VEGA products for 

the South African market from 1 

January, 2016. She was followed 

by five heads of department 

who each introduced a VEGA 

product and spoke briefly about 

their personal growth within the 

VEGA family. The main product 

presentation was given by Mr 

Günter Kech, Managing Director 

of parent company VEGA. 

He had the attention of 

the audience as he took them 

through the history of VEGA’s 

development of the first 4-wire 

radar sensor in 1996 up until 

2014 when VEGA produced the 

80 GHz radar, optimised for solids 

measurement. Mr Kech’s surprise 

news was a preview of a smaller, 

more sensitive radar which will 

be available in March 2016. This 

will be a game changer in the 

field of level measurement for 

liquids, and South Africa is the 

first country to be introduced to 

this instrument. 

Finally, Frikkie Strikker, Head 

of External Sales, gave a practical 

demonstration on how easy it is 

to install and set-up any VEGA 

instrument using the low energy 

Bluetooth PLICSCOM application. 

No more dangerous climbs to the 

top of silos in inclement weather, 

when all that is needed is a 

smartphone or tablet PC. 


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VEGA Controls SA launches new era for VEGA in South Africa 

VEGA Controls SA (Pty) Ltd. 

has been appointed by 

VEGA Grieshaber KG as the sole 

authorised distributor for the 

South African market, from 1 

January 2016. VEGA Grieshaber 

KG is the manufacturer and 

supplier of the complete range 

of VEGA level, pressure and 

nucleonic instrumentation. 

The new company will take 

over the day-to-day business 

activities of VEGA Instruments SA 

(Pty) Ltd, under the leadership of 

African Region – Group Director, 

John Groom and Natalie Barnes 

as Director. 

Natalie Barnes joined VEGA 

in 2006 and has worked in the 

sales and service departments 

of the company in a number of 

capacities. Her last position was 

Head of Internal Sales, Projects 

and Service. 

Natalie will continue to add 

value to the new company, and 

expects to see future growth in 

both the company’s people and its 

business. She states, “My vision for 

VEGA is to remain a leading brand 

within the industry, exceeding 

our customers’ expectations”. 

John Groom announced 

that VEGA Controls SA (Pty) Ltd 

has entered into an Employee 

Shares Opportunity Programme 

Trust that will collectively own 

a 26% share of VEGA Controls 

SA. This will mean that the staff 

collectively contributes to the 

success of the company within 

South Africa. 


What’s a DMM? 

Multimeters. They’ve been 

described as a modern-day 

tape measure. But what exactly 

is a digital multimeter (DMM) and 

what can you do with it? How do 

you make measurements safely? 

What features do you need? What 

is the easiest way to get the most 

out of your meter? Which meter 

is best suited to the environment 

you’re working in? 

Technology is rapidly 

changing our world. Electrical 

and electronic circuitry seems 

to permeate everything, 

and continues to get more 

complex and smaller in size. The 

communication industry booms 

with cell phones and pagers, and 

Internet connections have put 

more pressure on the electronics 

technician. Servicing, repairing, 

and installing this complex 

equipment in these environments 

requires diagnostic tools that 

provide accurate information. 

So what EXACTLY is a DMM? A 

DMM is simply an electronic tape 

measure for making electrical 

measurements. It may have any 

number of special features, but 

mainly a DMM measures volts, 

ohms, and amperes. DMMs 

measure faster, more efficiently 

and with greater accuracy, 

almost any job in any industry. 

The three watch words when 

selecting your DMM are SAFETY, 

QUALITY and PERFORMANCE. 

Fluke models include handheld 

troubleshooters to ultra smart 

instruments packed with 

features, including the ability to 

log and graph data, as well as 

high-precision bench units. 

Choosing your DMM 

Choosing a DMM for the job 

requires not only looking at basic 

specifications, but also looking 

at features, functions, and the 

overall value represented by a 

meters design and the 

care taken in its production, 

reliability and robustness. 

Reliability, especially under tough 

conditions, is more important 

than ever today. By the time Fluke 

DMMs are ready to be tossed into 

tool cases, they’ve undergone a 

rigorous testing and evaluation 

program. User safety is a primary 

consideration in the design 

of Fluke’s DMMs, providing 

adequate component spacing, 

double insulation and input 

protection helps prevent injury 

and meter damage when they are 

used improperly. Fluke designs 

its DMMs to the latest, most 

demanding safety standards, 

with your safety in mind. Fluke 

offers many DMMs with different 

combinations of features like 

Auto Hold analog bar graphs, and 

enhanced resolution. Accessories 

for high current and temperature 

measurements are available to 

extend the capabilities of DMMs. 

The range comprises: 

• 280 Series DMMs – for 

advanced diagnostic 

and logging functionality for 

maximizing productivity 

• 233 Remote display 

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CIP technologies save you at least 20% energy 

Recent innovations in 

technology now enable 

plant operators to calculate the 

optimal mix of water, chemicals, 

temperature and flow required 

to achieve safety standards while 

saving at least 20% in energy cost 

and by reducing the downtime 

for cleaning by at least 20%. 

A typical clean-in-place (CIP) 

process requires large amounts of 

water, chemicals and energy. It is 

estimated that, on average, a food 

and beverage plant will spend 

20% of each day on cleaning 

equipment, which represents 

significant downtime for a plant. 

Energy usage varies depending 

on the process. For example, a 

milk plant is likely to use 13% 

of its energy on CIP, whereas 

a powdered milk, cheese and 

whey process is likely to use 9% 

of its energy on CIP. In a fruit jam 

manufacturing facility in England, 

cleaning hoses in the fruit room 

were identified as one of the 

highest end users of water in the 

facility (17% of total site water 

consumption). 

Many manufacturers are 

unsure of how their CIP systems are 

performing. Therefore additional 

steps are often introduced as a 

safeguard to ensure adherence to 

sanitation standards. This practice 

results in higher consumption of 

water, chemicals, and energy than 

is necessary in order to avoid the 

contamination issues. A number 

of companies have addressed 

CIP improvements with small 

modifications such as altering 

the chemical concentration, or by 

adjusting the time taken for each 

stage of the CIP process. However, 

very few food and beverage 

manufacturers have put tools in 

place that render the CIP process 

efficient. 

Risks of inefficient and 

ineffective CIP systems 

• Food safety and litigation 

With many hundreds of 

meters of pipework, and a 

multitude of valves, pumps and 

instrumentation that make up 

a typical CIP system. The risk of 

equipment failure is high and can 

happen at any stage of the process 

with a potential impact on food 

safety. It is quite difficult to verify 

that all aspects of the cleaning 

process have been taken into 

account. Consider the instance of 

an operator who runs a cleaning 

process and does not even realise 

that a particular component (such 

as a pump) did not work because 

no alarm was generated. 

The result of improper 

cleaning is costly to a plant in 

violation of food and beverage 

industry safety regulations. The 

all-too-frequent incidences of 

food safety disasters around the 

globe are often caused by simple 

mistakes or faulty processes in a 

food or beverage factory which 

lead to sickness, injury, and even 

death for those who consume 

contaminated products. In 

addition to the human tragedy, 

these contamination incidents 

lead to the expense of product 

recalls, loss of confidence in a 

company’s brand, and ultimately 

loss of revenue. Food safety 

authorities conduct plant audits 

to ensure that the critical control 

points identified as HACCP 

(hazard analysis and critical 

control points) are monitored 

and reviewed for regulatory 

compliance and continuous 

improvement. In the event of 

a contamination incident, full 

traceability (enabled by software) 

and ‘proof of clean’ will reduce the 

legislative and legal impact. 

• Production downtime 

Lowering operational 

expenditure and reducing waste 

to lower the cost of production 

without impacting product 

quality are universal goals of 

food and beverage enterprises. 

However, when a CIP process is in 

operation, production is stopped. 

This impacts profitability. As a 

result, two tendencies manifest 

themselves which are both 

negative to the business: 

1. When a problem occurs, 

there is a natural reaction to avoid 

seeking the root cause of the 

problem. Such an intervention 

could involve even more timeconsuming 

maintenance work. 

2. With the risk of 

contamination at the forefront 

of most operators’ minds, the 

tendency of the CIP operator is to 

overcompensate with increased 

cleaning time. 

Fortunately, new CIP 

technologies alleviate the above 

problems because of significant 

improvements in efficiency: 

o More advanced CIP 

automation enables dramatic 

reductions in troubleshooting 

time in the event of a problem, 

cutting what once took hours 

to perform into minutes of 

diagnostics. 

o An optimised CIP process 

can reduce cleaning times by 

up to 20%. If CIP currently takes 

around five hours of each day, a 

20% reduction in cleaning time 

will deliver approximately an 

extra hour of production time. 

• High consumption of energy 

and water 

Efficiency improvement does 

not only focus on reducing cycle 

time, as well as energy, water, 

and chemical consumption. 

The primary purpose of the CIP 

system is to remove fouling from 

the equipment. When production 

equipment is not completely 

clean, expensive raw materials 

have to be thrown out. Effective 

cleaning results in fewer instances 

of contamination and therefore 

improved production efficiency. 

The cleaning function, 

however, is energy intensive. 

Almost half of a milk-processing 

facility’s energy is used to 

clean the processing lines 

and equipment. Calculating 

the precise temperature 

needed to clean equipment is 

critical to reducing the energy 

consumption. For every 1°C 

reduction in CIP temperature 

there will be a 1/60th reduction 

in the energy needed to heat the 

fluid. 

The amount of water or 

chemicals used can also be 

reduced by introducing recovery 

tanks so that the liquid can be 

re-used instead of sent down the 

drain. 

• Loss of innovation and 

flexibility 

Food and beverage 

manufacturers must innovate 

in order to remain competitive. 

Recipes need to be improved and 

new product lines developed. 

Therefore, CIP systems need 

to be flexible in order to adapt 

to different types of fouling on 

the equipment as product lines 

evolve. Operators need to be 

able to alter cleaning recipes to 

suit particular types of fouling, 

whether product (sugar, fat, 

protein, or minerals) or microbial 

(vegetative microorganisms, or 

spore forming microorganisms) 

and ensure that the CIP system is 

operating in an efficient manner. 

Chocolate, for example, will 

require a different cleaning recipe 

for butter than it will for flour. 

Modern CIP systems, 

equipped with automation 

software enable a simple drill 

down into any aspect of the 

process. This traceability of 

the system offers a number of 

benefits: 

1. Operators can check each 

CIP operation to verify whether it 

has worked correctly 

2. Diagnostics are simple 

to perform and deliver detailed 

information on each element of 

the cleaning cycle 

3. Faults and issues can 

quickly be highlighted and 

rectified 

4. Plant managers can 

generate detailed operational 

reports 

5. Food security reporting to 

regulators is easy to assemble and 

more comprehensive 

Recent innovations in 

technology now enable plant 

operators to calculate the 

optimal mix of water, chemicals, 

temperature and flow required 

to achieve safety standards while 

saving at least 20% in energy cost 

and by reducing the downtime 

for cleaning by at least 20%. 

Installing instrumentation in 

the process lines provides realtime 

control and follow-up, as well 

as making the process completely 

traceable, and this allows fast 

access to the process data, such 

as concentration, temperature, 

speed and phase shift. This 

way it achieves the maximum 

washing effect, measures the 

phase separation, determines 

when a cycle starts or finishes, 

and also quantifies water and 

chemical consumption, which 

are increasingly more common 

challenges. 

In addition, all the steps in 

the process can be easily traced 

and automatically documented, 

which simplifies any auditing 

requirements that need to 

be performed by regulatory 

inspectors. 

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The terms “functional safety” 

and “Industry 4.0” are on 

everyone’s lips. In coming 

decades, industry will have to 

manage myriad new tasks, which 

means that digitalisation in 

production will have to develop 

rapidly to keep pace. Siko’s aim 

is to create machines that can 

independently control and 

monitor short-term production 

changes, without posing a risk of 

danger or death. 

In this digital world, machine 

safety in accordance with Machine 

Directive 2006/42/EC is of great 

importance. The safety concept 

is evaluated using system and 

subsystem failure probabilities. 

Subsystems and products that 

have already been qualified and 

certified are a big advantage 

when creating a complete system. 

This exact requirement is now 

met by the absolute measuring 

SIKO MagLine Encoder MSA111C 

with DRIVE-CLiQ1 interface 

and SIL2. The sensor has been 


World’s first open linear encoder with magnetic measurement 

principle 

tested and certified as SIL 2 

compliant according to EN 61508, 

performance level d, category 3 

(according to EN ISO 13849) by 

TÜV Rheinland. This means that 

the SIKO Encoder can be used in 

machine manufacturing safety 

applications without additional 

outlay. Whereas up to now two 

separate sensors had to be used 

to obtain position values that are 

independent of each other, the 

functional safety requirements 

can now be achieved with the 

MSA111C-DQ SIL 2 magnetic 

linear sensor. The DRIVE-CLiQ 

interface itself has the advantage 

of being easily connected (Plugand-Play) 

to existing Siemens 

SINUMERIK and SINAMICS 

controllers. It is equipped with 

an electronic rating plate. This 

contains component-specific 

data, which enable error-free 

drive system configuration during 

start-up. This leads to a significant 

reduction of effort required 

during project planning. 

Advantages of the new 

MSA111C-DQ with SIL2 are 

cost-optimisation, automatic 

start-up and a high degree of 

error monitoring. The safety 

requirements for SIL2 call for a 

special measurement channel. 

This is taken care of by the new 

sensor. It passes independent 

position values on to the DRIVE- 

CLiQ interface. The controller 

is informed of possible data 

transmission errors by error bits 

(DRIVE-CLiQ). This guarantees 

that the safety-oriented controller 

is informed of the actual position 

values at all times. 

Possible errors (i.e. measuring 

distance to the gauge exceeded, 

non-plausible values) are 

recognised immediately, so 

that the controller can bring 

the machines into a safe state. 

Emergency mode operation 

is guaranteed at all times. The 

safe position, in other words the 

maximum possible change in 

position before an error message 

is generated, is max. 6mm with 

the MSA111C. 

Sources of danger are 

minimised or at least significantly 

reduced. This satisfies current 

as well as future stringent 

requirements for personal 

and environmental safety in 

modern production. Mean 

values for service life (MTTFd) 

and probability of failure (PFH) 

are accurately specified. This 

makes the system ideally suited 

to be used in safety-critical 

complete systems with SIL2 and 

New pressure transmitter with ATEX approval 

The new Jumo MIDAS S21 

Ex pressure transmitter 

is designed for safe pressure 

measurement in critical areas. The 

system is hermetically sealed and 

has ATEX approval. 

Available measuring ranges 

are 0.25 to 100 bar relative 

pressure and 1 to 25 bar absolute 

pressure. Medium temperatures 

can be between -40 and +85 °C. 

The MIDAS S21 Ex is manufactured 

completely from stainless steel 

and is characterized by high 

chemical resistance. The high 

overload capability and longterm 

stability of the piezoresistive 

silicon sensor ensures optimal 

process reliability. Safe process 

operation is ensured, even in 

the event of damage, high burst 

pressures of up to 400 bar. 

With ATEX approval, the 

device is particularly suitable for 

pressure measurement in solvent 

cleaning systems, painting 

Performance Level d. 

The compact linear sensor 

also excels when it comes to 

the features of accuracy and 

operating speed: The system 

accuracy is +/- 10 µm, while the 

reproducibility accuracy is even as 

good as +/- 2 µm. The maximum 

resolution is 1 µm (absolute). It 

has an operating speed of up to 

5m/s. 

The absolute measuring 

channel (DG) ensures that the 

position value is correct at all 

times, including immediately 

after start-up or following a power 

failure. The usual time-intensive 

reference run for incremental 

systems is not needed with the 

MSA111C-DQ. 

The linear sensor MSA111C- 

DQ is based on the proven 

magnetic measuring principle, 

has non-contact operation, 

and like all MagLine sensors 

distinguishes itself by being 

unaffected to a large degree by 

dirt (dust, oils, greases, shavings) 

and vibration. The SIKO linear 

sensor also has the clear benefits 

of withstanding condensation 

(100% moisture) and high UVresistance. 

The MSA111C-DQ works with 

the MBA111 gauge, which has a 

maximum measurement length 

of up to 4,000 mm. The gauge 

(absolute coded magnetic tape) 

is equipped with self-adhesive 

supportive strapping, making 

installation child’s play. 


plants, or cooling systems with 

ammonia. In addition, it is 

also ideal for use on pumps or 

compressors in mechanical and 

plant engineering as well as in the 

chemical industry. 

This new Ex variant to the 

MIDAS range is available with 

various electrical and process 

connections. 

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Wireless controller provides superior communication for 

Industrial Internet of Things applications 

and ScriptBasic, allowing freedom 

when creating custom sensing 

and control sequences. The 

DXM100 also allows for secure 

email and text messaging for 

alarms, alerts and data log files. 

The DXM100 incorporates 

several automation protocols into 

its system, including Modbus RTU, 

Modbus TCP and EtherNet/IP. The 

controller also features on-board 

universal and programmable 

I/O ports for simple connection 

to local sensors, indicators and 

control equipment. 

Designed with an interactive, 

programmable user interface 

consisting of an LCD screen and 

four LED indicators, operators can 

quickly access system status and 

setup, view selected events or 

data and perform site surveys. 

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Introducing the Sure Cross® 

DXM100 industrial wireless 

controller, designed to facilitate 

communications for Ethernet 

connectivity or Industrial Internet 

of Things (IIoT) applications. 

Available with an internal 

Sure Cross DX80 Wireless 

Gateway or a MultiHop Data 

Radio, this powerful Modbus 

communications device reliably 

connects local wireless networks 

with the Internet and/or host 

systems. 

To satisfy multiple application 

requirements, the DXM100 

controller offers several wired and 

wireless connectivity options to 

easily share data between local 

and remote equipment. The 

cellular modem option eliminates 

the need for IT infrastructures to 

connect remote equipment, while 

the integrated Sure Cross wireless 

radio option enables Modbus 

connectivity to equipment. 

By integrating Banner’s 

wireless radio, cellular 

connectivity and local I/O, the 

new DXM100 wireless controller 

provides a proven platform for 

IIoT applications. With unique 

Internet messaging tools and 

easy programming capabilities, 

the DXM100 ensures complete 

connectivity and communication. 

Banner’s DXM100 wireless 

controller includes a logic 

controller with easy programming 

options for simple operation and 

guaranteed control. It can be 

programmed using action rules

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13 Processes every Enterprise Quality Management Software 

(EQMS) should automate 

Don’t settle for something 

that can’t keep up with your 

sequence of operations and 

doesn’t deliver on productivity. 

This is the view of Ian Huntly, CEO 

and MD of Rifle-Shot Performance 

Holdings, who says, in order to get 

the true value for money that an 

Enterprise Quality Management 

Software (EQMS) promises, it 

should at least have these 13 

processes automated. 

Embarking on the journey 

to implement EQMS whether 

for small to large organisations 

can mean a significant financial 

and time investment, some 

disruption, and the allocation 

of resources to what could be a 

long-term, potentially multi-year 

or ongoing project. The process 

of ensuring that the right solution 

is selected has a number of steps 

that, if followed, increase the 

chances of success immensely. 

Organisations have every 

right to demand that these highly 

valuable products should fit their 

business like a glove, but most of 

them do not deliver as well as you 

would expect. They are difficult to 

use, are bloated with unnecessary 

features and don’t give any power 

to anyone outside the ‘control 

room`. 

To get the true value for 

money that a EQMS promises, 

it should at least have these 13 

processes automated. 

1. Document Control 

In large organisations, it’s 

typical for different sites and even 

departments to have varying 

types of documents as well as 

methods for handling those 

documents. Without a centralised 

system to ensure uniformity, there 

tends to be redundancy in efforts 

to create and distribute them. 

EQMS consolidates these efforts, 

providing a single retrieval as well 

as archival resource for controlled 

documents, which is key for 

easily locating files and effective 

reporting. 

2. Non-Conformance/ 

Corrective and Preventive Actions 

(CAPA) 

Part of the broader EQMS 

functionality portfolio, CAPA 

management is a tool utilised 

by many organisations to 

identify, resolve and avoid non 

conformances. Just as it sounds, 

CAPA has two main elements, 

corrective and preventive actions, 

both of which aim to improve the 

quality of processes. Although 

CAPA processes have long been 

employed by companies, they 

have evolved correspondingly 

with new technologies and 

strategies. It’s common today 

for the tool to be integrated 

with many applications in 

IT architectures and play a 

central role in global quality 

management initiatives. 

3. Employee Training 

The impact of training 

management is often overlooked 

by executives, despite its grave 

importance and close connection 

to compliance, quality, health, 

safety and a wide variety of other 

key areas related to business 

performance. Fortunately, 

automation, combined with 

other next-generation software 

capabilities has transformed 

training management into a tool 

that’s more useful than ever. The 

training features in EQMS, when 

applied correctly, can take nonvalue 

-add administration out 

of the equation, so more time 

can be focused on the quality of 

content and the effectiveness of 

the training itself. 

4. Complaint Handling 

Although 

customer 

complaints may have a negative 

connotation, they provide 

valuable and voluntary post 

-production data that would 

otherwise be difficult to 

find. Companies leveraging 

technology such as EQMS are 

building complaint management 

into strategies to help close the 

loop on quality management. 

Complaint management, 

when managed as part of an 

EQMS system, drives business 

improvements in customer 

retention, warranty reserves, 

service hours, operational risk 

and other areas. By connecting 

customer complaint data with 

traditionally disparate business 

processes and units, market 

leading companies have been 

placing higher quality products 

on the shelves. 

5. Statistical Process Control 

(SPC) 

SPC is mainly a tool to help a 

company measure, analyse and 

reduce variability in important 

business processes. Most 

often companies start with 

manufacturing processes but 

the concepts can be applied 

to most any process. SPC is 

also often a supporting tool 

in other quality or continuous 

improvement initiatives like 

TPM, TQM, or Six Sigma. When 

it comes to high level strategic 

objective, most companies are 

primarily focused on things like 

revenue or profitability growth. 

EQMS plays a supporting role in 

the achievement of these goals, 

specifically through variability 

reductions and the reduction of 

non -conformances and waste. 

6. Change Management 

When implemented and 

managed successfully, an 

automated change control 

management solution improves 

a product’s cycle time and time 

to market, supports global 

supply chain initiatives, enhances 

product quality and the flexibility 

to adapt to changing regulations 

and, in turn, reduces operational 

cost. A number of companies 

know from experience the issues 

that can occur from inadequately 

managing change across the 

business. 

7. Reporting 

To gain greater control of 

quality operations, leading 

manufacturing companies 

are implementing EQMS to 

standardise and harmonise 

quality processes, systems and 

data within a single integrated 

platform. Typically problems with 

data integrity arise when there 

are multiple sources of data and 

there is no single source of truth 

when it comes to master data. To 

overcome these complexities and 

inaccuracies with quality data, a 

manufacturer should leverage an 

EQMS with embedded analytics 

capabilities that support both 

business processes as well as indepth 

analysis and reporting. 


By eliminating the need for data 

integration and migration for 

analytics, manufacturers can 

empower their quality people 

and cut costs, all while enhancing 

their quality management 

strategy 

8. Audit Management 

Audit management is an area 

where EQMS has a solid history in 

harmonising direct and indirect 

processes, and providing a strong 

ROI. A centralised, flexible audit 

management solution as part of 

EQMS drives sharing, learning, 

guidance and best practices, not 

to mention positive side-effects 

like that of a true corporate 

memory of all that came before. 

9. Supplier Quality 

Management (SQM) 

SQM is confidence in a 

supplier’s ability to deliver a 

good or service that will satisfy 

the customer’s needs. Achievable 

through interactive relationship 

between the customer and the 

supplier, it aims at ensuring the 

product’s ‘fit’ to the customer’s 

requirements with little or no 

adjustment or inspection. As 

SQM is an integral component 

to the total cost of quality, 

EQMS companies have begun 

incorporating it into available 

software. A quality manager 

should integrate his or her EQMS 

with that of the suppliers and, 

if possible, with the supplier’s 

suppliers (often through a shared 

web-portal). This is an ideal 

method of obtaining a real-time 

performance assessment and 

greater visibility. 

10. Calibration Management 

Calibration management 

allows you to better manage 

your workload, minimise costs, 

maintain production schedules 

and ensure customer approval 

while maintaining compliance 

with international quality 

standards such as FDA and ISO. 

As your business grows and 

changes, so will your calibration 

management needs. 

11. Compliance Management 

In today’s highly regulated, 

standards-driven 

world, 

organisations across the industry 

spectrum are facing mounting

12 

Power solutions offer reliability and continuity of service 

pressures relating to corporate 

governance, risk management 

and compliance. To reduce 

corporate risk and optimise 

performance, companies 

must effectively demonstrate 

compliance with a growing array 

of ISO standards, government 

regulations and quality initiatives. 

Finding the most efficient and 

flexible way to meet this challenge 

can transform compliance 

management from a burden to 

a benefit. An EQMS helps you 

to create a unified “Culture of 

Compliance” for managing the 

full Uninterruptible spectrum power of supply compliance (UPS) 

units 

Power solutions ensure 

protection of electrical 

equipment and continuity of 

service during planned and 

unexpected power outages. 

management initiatives across 

All power solutions systems 

your enterprise, from finance and 

encompass the latest technology 

manufacturing to marketing and 

for energy efficiency, quality 

distribution. 

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CONTROL VALVE TEST 

ichell Instruments has 

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probes, the HygroCal100. 

Weighing just 3.2 kg, it is less than 

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life of up to 8 hours, the unit is 

STABILITY TEST 

Measuring the stability of the Control Valve by comparing a stabile input 

signal and air supply pressure against the output signal and valve position. 

ACCURACY TEST 

Measured in user defined steps, changing the input signal and measuring 

the valve position. 

BENCH TEST 

Measuring the actual responds of the valve by automatically 

ramping the input signal from 0 to 100% and back, while 

monitoring the displacement of the valve 

and pressure in the actuator. 

RESPONDS TEST 

Performed to measure the valve’s ability to 

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RESPONDS TIME 

Performed to measure the valve traveltime 

to fully open and close the valve. 

reduced noise levels and low 

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rated power up to 20 000 kVA, 

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harmonise with your company’s 

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the OHSAS 18001 standard and 

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enhanced by pre-fabricated 

busbar trunking systems, which 

provide synergy for a direct 

connection. 

An external reference 

hygrometer, such as Michell’s 

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Optidew Vision, can be integrated 

into the system. If this reference 

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when 

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starting up the system. 

There are other critical 

devices for optimum protection, 

reliable distribution and effective 

service continuity in the event of 

a mains power failure. 

New lightweight portable humidity verification system holds 

These include DMX³ air circuit 

breakers, DMX³ MCCB’s, supply 

inverters, isolating switches and 

XL³ enclosures for sites between 

160 A and 6 300 A. XL³ distribution 

operator enclosures defines comply the with humidity every 

points, part of and the standard time to remain IEC 61439 at 

to guarantee reliability and total 

each of them, inserts the probes 

protection of the installation. 

and 

The 

the 

UPS 

reference 

system 

(if 

also 

used), 

ensures 

then 

leaves continuity the unit of service, to work in terms through of 

the power cycle. and back up time. 

Optimum sizing of power 

The HygroCal100 contains 

stages, the latest electronic 

an components internal polymer and reference, thorough 

Michell’s testing of latest each generation unit, ensure HS3 

sensor, dependability giving and safety class-leading of the 

±0.8%rh new system. accuracy. For long term 

reliability, High performance the HygroCal100 batteries can 

be and calibrated an efficient against charging an external system 

have extended battery life by 

reference. 

up to 50%.This UPS system 

encompasses This is an automatic three ranges function: – 

once the Modular the reference series is for connected a reliable 

and 

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the 

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and the Line Interactive series, 

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the 

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system 

and 

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prompts 

to 3 kVA. 

the user for actions. 

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SEAT LEAKAGE TEST 

The valve seat leakage is measured and classified according to the FCI 70-2. 

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High-performance, safe coupling relays just 6 mm wide 

The new PSRmini safety 

modules are the world’s 

slimmest safety relays with the 

power of a large safety relay. 

With their compact 6-mm width, 

they ensure high safety thanks 

to positively driven contacts. For 

users, these slim modules require 

up to 70 percent less space. 

A comprehensive package 

of tests and approvals ensures 

that the modules can also be 

flexibly used in applications and 

environments that exceed the 

norm. For example, the relays 

are G3-compliant according 

to ISA S71.04-1985 for use in 

especially corrosive atmospheres 

and are IECEx-certified, thereby 

facilitating the decentralized 

design of an application down to 

Ex Zone 2. 

Repeat tests in a process 

plant, which are prescribed 

by standards, can easily be 

performed visually and directly 

on the device. Complex manual 

measurements that are currently 

required when using standard 

relays that are not forcibly 

guided according to EN 50205 

are therefore often unnecessary. 

In addition, in some common 

control systems, monitoring 

of the controls of the coupling 

module may be influenced in 

the event of an error, so that the 

repeat test, the so-called proof 

test, can be designed to be almost 

fully automated. This increases 

efficiency since downtime can be 

reduced without necessitating 

additional effort for required 

hardware or installation. 

The compact design of the 

safety modules is made possible 

through newly developed relay 

technology. The design is based 

on a slim, powerful, and forceguided 

basic relay characterized 

by minimal space requirements, 

low energy consumption, and 

high system availability. Despite 

its compact width of just 6 

mm, the component features 

the same performance as 

traditional EN 50205-compliant 

elementary relays with forced 

guidance. The elementary relay 

from Phoenix Contact consists 

of an NO and an NC contact 

and is suitable for a modular 

application configuration. To 

achieve the manufacturing 

precision required to meet 

Phoenix Contact’s high quality 

requirements, the elementary 

relay and all of its individual parts 

are manufactured entirely at 

Phoenix Contact. 

Since only the 6-mm modules 

require a single enabling 

contact, applications can be built 

with new and improved costeffectiveness. 

The termination 

carrier also provides the option of 

using system cabling solutions for 

quick, error-free commissioning 

and connection in the field. The 

complete PSRmini range of safety 

relays consists of 28 products for 

mechanical engineering and the 

process industry. 

kevinp@phoenixcontact.co.za 

Safety in the time of Industry 4.0 : Robot protection with laser 

scanners 

safety laser scanner with 

A dynamic protective field 

switching demonstrates sensor 

intelligence of the future. With 

Industry 4.0. this is fast becoming 

the prerequisite for safe 

interactions between humans 

and machines. 

Safety laser scanners reliably 

monitor the hazardous area of 

stationary or mobile machines and 

systems such as welding robots or 

automated guided systems. The 

protection of personnel is the 

top priority: If a person enters the 

area, the dangerous movement 

must be stopped safely. In the 

established systems, this means 

that the person is protected but 

production stops. 

Safety technology of the 

future 

In the future, SICK will be 

able to use intelligent sensor 

technology within the context 

of Industry 4.0 to not only 

ensure the safety of personnel, 

but to meet ever-increasing 

production requirements as well. 

The company already offers up 

to four simultaneous protective 

fields, resulting in a significant 

improvement in the ergonomics 

and efficiency of complex 

machines; for example, in the case 

of tire curing presses. 

The digital protective fields 

used today are being replaced by 

flexible ones. Flexible protective 

fields are calculated automatically 

for highly dynamic movements 

and are adjusted according to 

the hazardous areas of the robot. 

Intelligent sensor technology 

also makes commissioning much 

easier and quicker. An optimal 

interaction between intelligent 

sensor technology and modern 

machine concepts boosts the 

productivity of the machine and 

ensures the safety of employees 

at all times. 

With its extensive portfolio 

of safety laser scanners, SICK 

has the right solution to suit 

any requirement – mobile or 

stationary, for area protection or 

access monitoring. The compact 

systems scan their environment 

in two dimensions using an 

integrated rotating mirror like 

an optical radar, and measure 

distances using the principle 

of time-of-flight measurement. 

This produces freely definable 

protection areas. 


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Integrated production control system with enhanced 

functionality 

Announcing the release 

of CENTUM VP® R6.02, a 

new version of the integrated 

production control system 

with enhanced functionality. In 

keeping with the VigilantPlant® 

vision for the control business, 

the manufacturer has developed 

a number of new operation and 

monitoring functions for CENTUM 

VP, the latest generation in the 

CENTUM series, which will make it 

easier for operators to keep track 

of what is happening in a plant. 

Oil refineries, petrochemical 

plants, and other downstream 

facilities have numerous suppliers 

to choose from and must deal 

with considerable variability in the 

composition of the raw materials 

that they receive, necessitating 

a number of changes to their 

processes. Further changes are 

necessitated by aging facilities 

and the need to vary production 

volumes to meet fluctuating 

demand. To respond to these 

challenges and ensure the safe 

and efficient operation of plant 

facilities, operators must be able 

to quickly and thoroughly check 

many different kinds of data. 

Enhancements 

CENTUM VP R6.02 comes with 

a more powerful real-time trend 

function for the visualisation 

of plant operating status. The 

alarm function has also been 

improved to make sure that alarm 

information is handed over to the 

operators on the next shift. This 

CENTUM VP release also features 

tight integration with ProSafe®- 

RS R4.01, which was released on 

November 27. 

1. Real-time trend function for 

a clearer understanding of plant 

conditions 

- Enabling operators to 

perform data checking quickly 

and thereby keep up with an 

increasing number of changes in 

process requirements 

The number of pens that can 

be checked in a single trend graph 

has been doubled to 16. The 

maximum number of data points 

that can be displayed for trend 

graphs has also been doubled, 

to approximately 13,000. This 

ensures that operators have all 

the information needed to stay on 

top of what is happening in their 

plants. In addition to conventional 

keyboard input, drag-and-drop 

functionality for the assignment 

of data to individual pens is 

supported from operation 

graphics, alarm lists, and the 

like. With these new functions, 

operators can enjoy quicker and 

more convenient access to data. 

- Long-term observation of 

controlled objects 

A new function has been 

added that displays real-time 

trend data and past long-term 

trend data in one continuous line, 

in the same window, enabling 

operators to easily track changes 

that take place over a longer 

period of time. 

2. Preventing alarms from 

being misplaced or overlooked 

during handovers 

CENTUM VP has a function that 

temporarily sets aside (shelves) 

less urgent alarm notifications 

to ensure that operators can 

respond appropriately to highpriority 

alarms. While it is possible 

to check shelved alarms, the 

procedure involves several steps 

and there is a risk that it will not 

be performed. With CENTUM 

VP R6.02, there is a new list 

viewer that displays all shelved 

alarms. When operators use this 

together with a suppressed alarm 

list viewer that was previously 

released with CENTUM VP R6.01, 

there is less risk of such alarms 

being misplaced or overlooked 

following a handover. 

3. Tight integration with 

ProSafe®-RS R4.01 

CENTUM VP R6.02 offers 

improved integration with 

the ProSafe-RS R4.01 safety 

instrumented system, allowing 

monitoring of the N-IO (Network 

I/O), a new I/O device that is now 

available for use with ProSafe-RS 

R4.01, using the human machine 

interface (HMI) provided for both 

systems. Also, the Automation 

Design Suite (AD Suite) 

engineering tool now can save 

engineering data, manage the 

engineering history, and support 

I/O design for both the process 

control instrumentation and 

the safety instrumentation. This 

improved integration results in 

enhanced engineering efficiency 

throughout the entire plant 

lifecycle. 

Ongoing Development 

Yokogawa has continually 

striven to improve its core CENTUM 

platform while maintaining 

backwards compatibility with 

previous system versions. In the 

development of CENTUM VP, the 

following four innovations have 

been emphasized: 

1. Advanced operation 

• Empowers operators to 

make smarter decisions 

2. Smart engineering 

• A new engineering 

ecosystem that delivers 

certainty and confidence 

3. System agility 

• Flexibility, adaptability, 

and extensibility for plant 

upgrade and expansion, changes 

in plant operations, and business 

exigencies 

4. Sustainable plant 

• Optimum system 

performance throughout the 

entire lifecycle of the plan. 

info@za.yokogawa.com

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New ultrasonic water meter for instantaneous measurements 

Announcing the launch 

of a battery-powered 

ultrasonic water meter intended 

for measuring flow rate 

instantaneously and pressure 

and consumption in water 

piping (standard EN 14154 for 

water works), water distribution 

systems and other industrial 

applications. The compact, highly 

accurate ELIS FLOMIC FL5024 has 

long-term stability over a wide 

range of measured values, and 

conforms to the IP68* protection 

class. The meter does not need 

any external power supply, does 

not include any moving parts and 

has significantly lower hydraulic 

losses. The technical parameters 

and other features of the FLOMIC 

water meter make it suitable 

not only for water consumption 

measurements but also for waterleak 

tracking and monitoring of 

the general condition of watersupply 

networks where the meter 

output signals can be connected 

via data transfer systems to 

remote computer control stations. 

The measurement method 

utilised by these meters is a singlebeam 

transit-time pulse method, 

based on evaluation of the time 

needed for an ultrasonic signal 

to cross the distance between 

two measuring transducers. In 

the standard version, the meter 

measures instantaneous flow rate 

(in m3/hour) and the total volume 

of water passed through the 

meter (in m3) in the given flow 

direction. The measured data 

is converted into passive pulse 

output signals. 


New simplified safety compliance testing 

unique tester has been 

A introduced to market, in that 

it sources both AC and DC steadystate 

voltage for Hi-Z and Lo-Z 

instruments, thus simplifying 

safety compliance testing. 

The new Fluke® PRV240 

Proving Unit provides a safe and 

convenient method for “test 

before touch” TBT verification of 

electrical test tools without placing 

the electrician or technician in 

potentially hazardous electrical 

environments, which would 

generally involve using known 

live voltage sources. 

In contrast to using a known 

live source, using the PRV240 does 

not require personal protective 

equipment (PPE) for tester 

verification. Use of the PRV240 

reduces the risk of shock and arc 

flash compared to verification of 

test instruments on high-energy 

sources in potentially hazardous 

electrical environments because 

the PRV240 provides a known 

voltage in a controlled, lowcurrent 

state in accordance with 

safe work practices. 

The pocket-sized PRV240 

sources 240 V of both AC and DC 

steady-state voltage for testing of 

both high- and low-impedance 

multimeters, clamp meters, and 

two-pole testers, eliminating both 

the need for multiple verification 

tools and the use of a known 

high-energy voltage source for 

test instrument verification. 

To avoid accidental contact, 

the voltage is supplied through 

recessed contacts that are 

activated only when test probes 

are inserted into the modules 

insulated access points. A single 

LED indicates the sourcing of the 

voltage to verify the test tool, 

simplifying test tool verification 

without the need for PPE. 

The proving unit can perform 

up to 5,000 tests per set of four AA 

batteries and comes with a TPAK 

magnetic hanging strap for easy 

accessibility. 


Test units for cryogenic valves 

Cryogenic test units are 

available for testing valves 

within the temperature range 

of ambient to -385⁰F / -196 ⁰C, 

according to the ISO15848, BS 

6364 and Shell MESC SPE 77/306 

standards / directives. 

-Cryogenic testing up to 

maximum -196°C / -324°F. 

-High temperature (fire safe) 

testing 1,500°C / 2,730°F. 

-Clean room test and 

inspection equipment. 

The available (main) features 

are: 

√ One or a series of SS 316 – 

insulated test tanks. 

√ Designed and equipped 

for fully submerging the valve or 

Liquid Nitrogen spray – cooling 

system. 

√ Complete body- & bi - 

directional seat test system for 

testing with Helium / Nitrogen 

gas. 

√ Set of (5 pcs) thermocouples. 

√ Flow (seat) leakage 

measuring system. 

√ Computer registration 

system for visualizing the test 

data, storing the test results and 

printing a full size test certificate. 

√ Helium leak detection 

system (Mass Spectrum meter). 

√ Helium / Nitrogen booster 

system for generating a test 

pressure up to 10,000 PSI. 

√ Complete safety closure 

(test room) with interlock on the 

access doors, overhead crane, 

ventilation system, Oxygen 

sensors and camera system. 

admin@atts.co.za

IO-Link master and sensors lead to smarter manufacturing 

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The new IO-Link master 

for the Allen-Bradley 

POINT I/O system and IO-Link 

enabled sensors from Rockwell 

Automation go beyond detecting 

machine problems to help 

enhance machine productivity. 

These enhanced sensors simplify 

configuration, monitor machine 

health, and communicate data 

and diagnostics in real time via 

the global IO-Link communication 

protocol. 

Traditional sensors merely 

send information stating if they 

are on or off. If a sensor fails, users 

know only when an operation 

goes awry downstream. IO- 

Link-enabled sensors provide a 

continuous flow of diagnostic 

information from the production 

line, helping better predict 

maintenance needs. 

These smart sensors enable 

smart machines that enable 

smarter manufacturing. Based on 

IO-Link technology, these smart 

sensors and I/O are enabling 

technologies for The Connected 

Enterprise, which integrates 

control and information. The 

result is seamless visibility of 

field data through an Integrated 

Architecture control system. 

The new sensors featuring 

embedded IO-Link act the same 

as standard I/O sensors until 

connected to a master. Once 

interfaced with an IO-Link master, 

users can access advanced data 

and configuration capabilities 

while using the same three-wire 

cables. 

Rockwell Automation is 

the only company that offers 

controllers, an IO-Link master 

and IO-Link sensors that, when 

applied as a complete system, 

provide simplified integration 

plus enhanced features and 

functionality. The IO-Link master 

streamlines communication from 

sensors to the controller. The 

sensors talk via simple IO-Link 

protocol to the master and the 

POINT I/O system communicates 

with the controller via EtherNet/ 

IP. This allows users to have 

an Ethernet-like experience in 

managing their sensors at an 

affordable cost. 

Additionally, users can 

programme sensors and 

controllers in the same design 

environment. The Rockwell 

Software Studio 5000 Logix 

Designer software combines 

design and engineering 

elements in a single interface, 

enabling users to access I/O and 

configuration data across the 

Integrated Architecture system. 

With automatic device 

configuration, settings for 

the master and sensors are 

saved and can be downloaded 

from the controller when 

switching operations or 

replacing a component. The 

system streamlines changeover 

operations on a manufacturing 

line, reducing the possibility of 

human error. 

By combining simple 

implementation with powerful 

data and diagnostics, smart 

sensors with IO-Link can optimise 

machines today – and prepare 

them for the future – to help 

increase uptime and productivity. 

cbuys@ra.rockwell.com 

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Inductive Proximity Sensors 

The inductive IMB proximity 

sensor is a byword for 

reliability in harsh working 

conditions, whether it is in 

contact with cooling lubricants 

or being used outdoors. With its 

extended sensing ranges, made 

highly precise thanks to the use 

of SICK ASIC technology, the IMB 

ensures reliable, stable processes. 

What's more, its wide-ranging 

specification limits allow the 

IMB to be used in applications 

where specialist de-vices were 

once the only solution – a huge 

benefit when it comes to product 

selection and warehousing. The 

visual adjustment indicator and 

self-locking nuts save time during 

commissioning and help cut 

down on errors. Communication 

via IO-Link is also possible, 

creating more flexibility and 

adding more func-tions for 

automation applications. With 

an extensive standard product 

portfolio available, even special 

devices can be put into action 

quickly and easily. 

Inductive sensors have to 

be tough enough to cope with 

anything that’s thrown at them. So 

it’s about time that one took the 

lead and showed the others how 

it’s done. The IMB from SICK is both 

more resili-ent on the outside and 

more intelligent on the inside, 

boasting levels of chemical 

and mechanical re-sistance 

unmatched by any other device of 

the same construction, allowing 

it to withstand lubricants, oils, 

and coolants, as well as extreme 

temperatures and weather 

conditions. The IMB effortlessly 

defies the preconception that 

tough guys aren’t very intelligent, 

with its ASIC technology and the 

option of communication via 

IO-Link: Making its switching as 

reliable as its exterior is rugged. It 

doesn’t matter how extreme the 

conditions are at your installation 

location – from now on the focus 

is on the survival of the smartest 

rather than the fittest. 

Tough on the outside – 

smart on the inside 

The IMB Product Family 

including Types M08 to M30 

rounds off SICK ’s comprehensive 

inductive prox-imity sensor 

product portfolio, allowing for yet 

another intelligent solution for 

your automation tasks. 

Machine Tooling 

The IMB is setting a new 

standard for inductive proximity 

sensors in the machine building 

industry: opti-mal resistance 

against oils and cooling lubricant, 

extreme mechanical ruggedness, 

quick and easy mounting due to 

visual adjustment indicator, high 

levels of flexibility and numerous 

communication op-tions due to 

IO-Link. 

Harsh 

Environment 

Applications 

When outdoors or anywhere, 

in which difficult application 

conditions prevail, the IMB utilizes 

its features in a particularly 

impressive way, its sensor 

covering a variety of applications. 

Protected against water, 

immune to temperature changes, 

shock and vibration resistant, 

corrosion re-sistant and extreme 

mechanical ruggedness the IMB is 

the ideal solution for applications 

relevant for container spreaders, 

wind power plants, car wash 

plants and outdoor gates and 

barriers. 


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