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18 <strong>19.4</strong> Energy efficient solenoid valves Announcing the launch of two new designs of the VQC4000/5000 five port solenoid valves. The VQC4000/5000 offers customers ultimate flexibility and cost savings in terms of energy conservation, greater flow rates and operational life expectancy. Greater power efficiencies have also been achieved thanks to a new V100 pilot valve which reduces consumption to as little as 0.4 W and improves the operating range to 1.0MPa. Furthermore, the new VQC5000 delivers a flow rate up to 4750 l/ min as a standard. Another key benefit of the pilot valve is a built-in strainer in the flow supply passage which assists in preventing contamination by foreign matter and thereby extends the operating life of the solenoid valves. Suitable for use in general industrial machinery, a new manual locking type removes the need for additional tools and complements the existing pilot valve overrides. SMC has also maintained some of the key features of the existing VQC Series, such as the connector type manifold which makes them so easy to handle. This series has five standard wiring packages and brings a world of ease to wiring and maintenance work. What’s more, three of the protective enclosures conform to IP67 standards for protection from dust and moisture. sales@smcpneumatics.co.za New app to provide mobile access to critical asset health information Software simplifies life-cycle management, automates asset discovery Manufacturers and industrial producers are gaining insight into their operations through connected technology. Now, they have a single tool for managing automation assets. FactoryTalk AssetCentre v7.0 software automates discovery and tracks the status of devices, network switches and software on workstation computers across an entire facility or production operation. The software streamlines life-cycle management and helps decrease unplanned downtime. A modern production environment contains hundreds to thousands of assets. In the evolving world of industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), assets are becoming more intelligent, but it remains a challenge to identify and inventory every asset in a system. The FactoryTalk AssetCentre asset-inventory agent scans a network to discover hardware, firmware and software Asset data monitored with a CSI 6500 ATG system can now be delivered to smart devices, making it easier for users to track equipment and process health The new ATG View application allows quicker and easier access to critical asset health information by putting data from Emerson’s CSI 6500 ATG machinery protection and prediction monitoring system in the palm of users’ hands. With a mobile device, users information for assets active in the facility. The devices are then tracked in an active asset inventory. The asset-inventory agent can be scheduled to scan at regular intervals or run on demand. New discoveries are compiled for user confirmation before they are added to the active inventory. Ongoing tracking of updates provides a history of how a system has changed and potential hazards, such as workstation computers running unauthorised software. Manual entry is still available for devices that are not identifiable during the scan or to fill in missing information or attributes for discovered devices. Investments in automation infrastructure helped industrial companies better control their processes and assets, but managing that investment is too often only focused on critical assets or reacting after part of a system goes down. can scan a quick response code (QRC) located on the CSI 6500 ATG cabinet and immediately view the status and health of all cards and measurements from the associated rack on their mobile device. This enables quicker maintenance rounds and reduces unnecessary trips to the control room, helping maintenance teams be more productive and responsive to changes in A comprehensive, assetmanagement program is designed to improve decisionmaking that spans the life cycle of devices. The asset-inventory agent increases efficiency for a number of operational tasks. Streamlined life-cycle management improves how a project scope is developed. For instance, an engineer needs to know how many devices are running in production during a firmware update, especially those devices near end of life. The asset-inventory agent will automatically discover all of the current firmware, IP address and additional data that will help define the project. The automated discovery will also help when patching security vulnerabilities. For instance, when a vendor issues a notice and fix to vulnerability in a device’s firmware, engineering would manually inventory each device to determine the risk and equipment health. Having protection and prediction data from the same cards and measurements available on a mobile device is a real time saver. The new app was designed to make it easier for users to track equipment and process health to ensure they operate reliably and profitably. michael.eksteen@ emerson.com threat exposure. With the assetinventory agent, engineers quickly discover the affected devices and put a plan in place to mitigate the risk. The latest version of FactoryTalk AssetCentre software also includes a mobile-friendly dashboard, providing anytime, anywhere access to information about the status of last search results with drill-down capabilities to view failures and successes. The dashboard displays an audit log of changes and asset performance, helping users remotely access the system and address potential issues from device of their choice. For further convenience, FactoryTalk AssetCentre software enables unattended installation. Remote software installation is available for difficult-to-reach locations, reducing labor and transportation costs. cbuys@ra.rockwell.com
19 <strong>19.4</strong> Q3X Versatile, Rugged Laser Contrast Sensor High-Speed Performance: Captures up to 2,000 events per second. Versatile Solves challenging part-detection applications with small contrast differences. Durable Rugged nickel-plated zinc housing suitable even in environments with cutting fluids and oils. Easy to Use Simplified user experience with a clear intensity readout from the angled three-digit display and easy setup with responsive buttons. RET Automation Controls (Pty) Ltd P.O. Box 8378 | Edenglen 1613 | Phone: 011 453 2468 www.retautomation.com | sales@retautomation.com B67
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