Plant Safety and Security
Multistage, enclosed surge protection devices
The OVR NE12 is an enclosed surge protection device (SPD) designed to protect valuable equipment connected to the network for critical power, renewable energy, water, and other commercial... » more
Turn-key factory control centers
ControlCore is a customizable mobile enclosure from Concept Systems designed to house all of the electrical and electronic components in a factory work cell. » more
Machine Safety: Are you using planning and execution tools?
Machine guarding has clearly entered the technology world with integrated safety systems. But, are you still using 1970s approaches for planning and executing? Scotty didn’t beam colleagues to the... » more
Machine safety and integrated safety systems
Integrated safety systems are proven to improve productivity, safety, and the bottom line. Really? So, what’s holding back the tsunami of industry picking up the pace to apply integrated safety... » more
Machine Safety Culture: Compliance versus cooperation driven
Employee safety compliance is a blend of hard physical restraints or barriers and a desire to follow a set of safety behaviors. But, compliance is interpreted by most as meeting the bare minimums.... » more
Touch-safe ring lug terminal blocks
The ST Ring Lug Terminal Block Series has been expanded with three touch-safe terminals, the ST5 N, ST6 and ST25. » more
NYC Tunnel Boring
Automation Integrator Case Study: Communications network, variable frequency drives, and controllers integrate miles-long underground tunneling and motion control project. » more
Machine Guarding: Do I need to follow codes and regulations like NFPA?
What is the purpose of so many codes and regulations? I work in panels all the time. Sure, I take risks every day but do “I” need regulations to keep “me” safe? Bah humbug on the regulations. I know... » more
Cyber-security guidelines for automation networks
ODVA's guidelines document, Securing Ethernet/IP Networks, outlines plans and strategies for cyber-security in automation networks. See four ways to mitigate risk. » more
EC: Safety Manager Field Device Unit (quadruple redundant safety system and remote I/O)
Safety – Process safety, intrinsic safety: The Field Device Unit from Honeywell Process Solutions is a single, space-friendly safety unit that allows process manufacturers to more easily implement... » more
EC: DeltaV Intrinsic Safety CHARMs
Safety – Process safety, intrinsic safety: As an extension of DeltaV Electronic Marshalling, Intrinsic Safety CHARMs from Emerson Process Management provide significant savings in system design,... » more
EC: The ESR5 Relay for safety circuits
Safety – Process safety, intrinsic safety: The ESR5 relay from Eaton is designed to reliably monitor the signals from safety devices and switch off quickly in the case of an emergency. This is a... » more
EC: Simocode pro Safety overload relay fail-safe expansion modules
Safety – Machine safety: Simocode pro Safety from Siemens provides comprehensive protection, control, and communication with motor circuits and process automation, ensuring the safe switch-off of... » more
EC: Failsafe ET 200 ISP modular safety I/O for hazardous locations
Network integration – I/O systems: Siemens’ Failsafe ET 200 ISP modular safety I/O offers SIL 3 certification to IEC 61508 and hazardous location rating up to Ex Zone 1. This is a Control Engineering... » more
EC: RSS36 noncontact electronic sensor with RFID
Safety – Machine safety: The RSS36 is a noncontact electronic sensor from Schmersal that uses enhanced RFID technology to test the closed position of hinged, sliding, or removable machine guard doors... » more
EC: Allen-Bradley Guardmaster safety relays
Safety – Machine safety: The new family of Allen-Bradley Guardmaster safety relays from Rockwell Automation checks and monitors a safety system and either allows the machine to start or executes... » more
EC: F3SJ-E Safety Light Curtains
Safety – Machine safety: F3SJ-E easy-type safety light curtains from Omron Scientific Technologies provide simple, affordable, and reliable hand-intrusion detection for use in stand-alone devices and... » more
EC: Quint UPS-IQ intelligent uninterruptible power supply
Power – Energy, power protection: The Quint UPS-IQ from Phoenix Contact is an intelligent uninterruptible power supply that monitors a scalable battery solution and provides the user with critical... » more
EC: Sirius 3RB24 electronic overload relay for IO-Link
Power – Energy, power protection: The Sirius 3RB24 from Siemens is designed to reduce machine downtimes and optimize planning of maintenance measures, while providing the added confidence of... » more
EC: tiastar Arc-resistant motor control center
Power – Motor control center: Siemens’ arc-resistant tiastar Motor Control Center significantly reduces risk for workers entering areas with arc flash potential by containing and directing the arc... » more
Multistage, enclosed surge protection devicesThe OVR NE12 is an enclosed surge protection device (SPD) designed to protect valuable equipment connected to the network for critical power, renewable energy, water, and other commercial... » more
Turn-key factory control centersControlCore is a customizable mobile enclosure from Concept Systems designed to house all of the electrical and electronic components in a factory work cell. » more
Machine Safety: Are you using planning and execution tools?Machine guarding has clearly entered the technology world with integrated safety systems. But, are you still using 1970s approaches for planning and executing? Scotty didn’t beam colleagues to the... » more
Machine safety and integrated safety systemsIntegrated safety systems are proven to improve productivity, safety, and the bottom line. Really? So, what’s holding back the tsunami of industry picking up the pace to apply integrated safety... » more
Machine Safety Culture: Compliance versus cooperation driven Employee safety compliance is a blend of hard physical restraints or barriers and a desire to follow a set of safety behaviors. But, compliance is interpreted by most as meeting the bare minimums.... » more
Security considerations for wireless implementation
Whether specifying a new wireless installation, expanding an existing implementation, or evaluating wireless protocols, the security issues are similar. Understanding them can improve the security... » more
Whether specifying a new wireless installation, expanding an existing implementation, or evaluating wireless protocols, the security issues are similar. Understanding them can improve the security... » more
Safety manager field device unit
The field device unit is designed for plants that need to quickly implement integrated safety measures because of stringent safety regulations and compliance standards. » more
The field device unit is designed for plants that need to quickly implement integrated safety measures because of stringent safety regulations and compliance standards. » more
Touch-safe ring lug terminal blocks The ST Ring Lug Terminal Block Series has been expanded with three touch-safe terminals, the ST5 N, ST6 and ST25. » more
NYC Tunnel Boring Automation Integrator Case Study: Communications network, variable frequency drives, and controllers integrate miles-long underground tunneling and motion control project. » more
Machine Guarding: Do I need to follow codes and regulations like NFPA?What is the purpose of so many codes and regulations? I work in panels all the time. Sure, I take risks every day but do “I” need regulations to keep “me” safe? Bah humbug on the regulations. I know... » more
Cyber-security guidelines for automation networksODVA's guidelines document, Securing Ethernet/IP Networks, outlines plans and strategies for cyber-security in automation networks. See four ways to mitigate risk. » more
MCC add-on to protect against electrical hazards
SecureConnect, an optional safety feature for the Centerline 2100, from Rockwell Automation, allows operators to disconnect power from an individual MCC plug-in unit without entering the arc flash... » more
SecureConnect, an optional safety feature for the Centerline 2100, from Rockwell Automation, allows operators to disconnect power from an individual MCC plug-in unit without entering the arc flash... » more
EC: Safety Manager Field Device Unit (quadruple redundant safety system and remote I/O)Safety – Process safety, intrinsic safety: The Field Device Unit from Honeywell Process Solutions is a single, space-friendly safety unit that allows process manufacturers to more easily implement... » more
EC: DeltaV Intrinsic Safety CHARMsSafety – Process safety, intrinsic safety: As an extension of DeltaV Electronic Marshalling, Intrinsic Safety CHARMs from Emerson Process Management provide significant savings in system design,... » more
EC: The ESR5 Relay for safety circuitsSafety – Process safety, intrinsic safety: The ESR5 relay from Eaton is designed to reliably monitor the signals from safety devices and switch off quickly in the case of an emergency. This is a... » more
EC: Simocode pro Safety overload relay fail-safe expansion modulesSafety – Machine safety: Simocode pro Safety from Siemens provides comprehensive protection, control, and communication with motor circuits and process automation, ensuring the safe switch-off of... » more
EC: Failsafe ET 200 ISP modular safety I/O for hazardous locationsNetwork integration – I/O systems: Siemens’ Failsafe ET 200 ISP modular safety I/O offers SIL 3 certification to IEC 61508 and hazardous location rating up to Ex Zone 1. This is a Control Engineering... » more
EC: RSS36 noncontact electronic sensor with RFIDSafety – Machine safety: The RSS36 is a noncontact electronic sensor from Schmersal that uses enhanced RFID technology to test the closed position of hinged, sliding, or removable machine guard doors... » more
EC: Allen-Bradley Guardmaster safety relaysSafety – Machine safety: The new family of Allen-Bradley Guardmaster safety relays from Rockwell Automation checks and monitors a safety system and either allows the machine to start or executes... » more
EC: F3SJ-E Safety Light CurtainsSafety – Machine safety: F3SJ-E easy-type safety light curtains from Omron Scientific Technologies provide simple, affordable, and reliable hand-intrusion detection for use in stand-alone devices and... » more
EC: Quint UPS-IQ intelligent uninterruptible power supplyPower – Energy, power protection: The Quint UPS-IQ from Phoenix Contact is an intelligent uninterruptible power supply that monitors a scalable battery solution and provides the user with critical... » more
EC: Sirius 3RB24 electronic overload relay for IO-LinkPower – Energy, power protection: The Sirius 3RB24 from Siemens is designed to reduce machine downtimes and optimize planning of maintenance measures, while providing the added confidence of... » more
EC: tiastar Arc-resistant motor control centerPower – Motor control center: Siemens’ arc-resistant tiastar Motor Control Center significantly reduces risk for workers entering areas with arc flash potential by containing and directing the arc... » more
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